Goron City


 * Not to be confused with Goron Village.

, also known as the Home of the Gorons, is a recurring location in. It is the home of the Goron Tribe. It is located in close proximity to Death Mountain.

Goron City is the main gateway to Death Mountain Crater and, ultimately, the Fire Temple. It also has a portal that leads to the Lost Woods, but its entrance is blocked by rocks that Link must destroy with Bombs. Paintings of the Gorons, the Dodongos, and other abstract shapes can be seen all around the city walls. The structure consists of four floors, with the entrance being at the top floor. The lowest floor has the two most important locations of Goron City: the Goron Shop and Darunia's chamber, the latter of which is initially closed off until proof of connection with the Royal Family is shown. Within Darunia's chamber is a stone monument that blocks off the entrance to Death Mountain Crater which Link will only be able to move once he turns into an adult.

Also on the bottom floor is a giant, spinning vase that only functions once all of the torches around the city are lit up. Situated at the center of the city is a platform suspended by ropes where the Spiritual Stone of Fire, also known as the Goron's Ruby, was once displayed which used to light up the city before Darunia took it away.

When young Link arrives to Goron City, he finds that the Gorons are in a sort of predicament: their source of food, Dodongo's Cavern, has been blocked by a giant boulder, which is endangering the way of life of the Gorons. Their leader has locked himself up in his chamber and won't allow entry to anyone who is not associated with the Royal Family of Hyrule. Once Link shows his proof of connection with the Royal Family, the door to Darunia's room opens, allowing Link to speak to the Goron chief. Darunia, though reluctant at first, agrees to let Link help them by destroying the Dodongos in Dodongo's Cavern. After Link defeats King Dodongo and clears the infested cavern, Darunia grants the young hero the Goron's Ruby and grants him the title of Sworn Brother.

Seven years later, after Link retrieves the Master Sword, he returns to Goron City to find that all of its citizens are gone. He notices a lone Goron rolling around the third floor, and, after much trouble, Link manages to stop him using a Bomb. The Goron turns out to be Darunia's son, who informs the young hero about the revival of the ancient dragon known as Volvagia. Due to this, Darunia left to the Fire Temple to try and defeat the dragon; however, while he was gone, all the Gorons were taken by Ganondorf as prisoners to the temple in order to feed them to Volvagia as a warning to those who might oppose him. Darunia's son informs the Hero of Time that Darunia headed to the Fire Temple in an attempt to save everyone, but he pleads for Link's aid to go and help the Goron chief. To do so, Darunia's son grants him the heat-resistant tunic known as the Goron Tunic, which helps Link stay in the intense heats of the Death Mountain Crater and the Fire Temple for long periods of time.

Once Link rescues all the Gorons from the Fire Temple, they will return to their city and thank Link for saving them.

Goron City is located west of Death Mountain in Eldin Canyon. A winding road leading from the entrance to Eldin from Trilby Valley paves the way to the settlement. Unlike Goron City's previous appearance, the Gorons no longer inhabit a cave complex, but have instead built a little town surrounding a pool of lava, which is crossed by bridges. The Gorons live and commerce inside of stone shanties. The road passing through Goron City continues to the Abandoned North Mine, where a tunnel further ahead leads to the Stolock Bridge, a long bridge that crosses overhead Goron City before continuing to Death Mountain. A statue of rocks in the likeness of Daruk, the deceased Goron Champion, stands near the Bridge overlooking the City.

Goron City is home to several businesses, including the Goron Gusto Shop, Protein Palace, Ripped and Shredded, and Rollin' Inn. A Goron child named Offrak also sells Fireproof Elixirs for 60 Rupees to travelers who cannot withstand the heat.

Link arrives to Goron City on his quest to free the Divine Beast Vah Rudania from Calamity Ganon's influence. There he meets the Gorons' Boss, Bludo, who explains to him that the Gorons have been using Cannons to drive away Vah Rudania. Bludo was planning to use the Cannon again, but is unable to due to his hurting back. He had sent his partner, Yunobo, to the Abandoned North Mine to retrieve him some painkillers, but has yet to return. Bludo sends Link to find Yunobo in his stead, beginning the "Divine Beast Vah Rudania" Main Quest. Link manages to find Yunobo and returns to Bludo, who then tells him about Daruk and points to his statue, invoking a Memory of him in Link. However, even after taking the painkillers, Bludo's back is still too sore and he asks Link to tell Yunobo that he is forced to cancel their plans.

Later, after Link has boarded the Divine Beast Vah Rudania and defeated Fireblight Ganon, freeing Vah Rudania from its influence, he returns to Goron City and is rewarded for his efforts. Bludo gives him the Boulder Breaker, a sword that Daruk once wielded, which is stored inside of a Treasure Chest in Bludo's house.

In addition to the Main Quest, Link also meets other characters in Goron City who give him other Quests. The Side Quests "The Road to Respect" and "The Jewel Trade", and the Shrine Quest "A Brother's Roast", all begin here.

Goron Gusto Shop
The Goron Gusto Shop is a general store managed by Tanko. The store stocks in a few items, including ingredients and Arrows.

Protein Palace
Protein Palace is an outdoor kitchen run by Aji that specializes in selling meat that has been grilled.

Ripped and Shredded
Ripped and Shredded is an Armor shop managed by Rogaro that sells the Flamebreaker Armor equipment. A Goron named Pyle at the southern entrance to Goron City leads the way to it.

Rollin' Inn
Rollin' Inn is an inn managed by Tray. An elderly Goron named Volcon stands outside of the Inn, encouraging travelers to stay.