Natzu

is the name given to a dynamic location in, located in central Holodrum. Its landscape and its name on the overworld map is determined by which animal companion's flute Link possesses. Link will encounter:
 * Natzu Prairie with Ricky as a companion.
 * Natzu River with Dimitri as a companion.
 * Natzu Wasteland with Moosh as a companion.

Geography
Natzu is located in central Holodrum at the base of the northern mountains. To the east of Natzu is the Moblin Keep, which Link must pass through to reach Sunken City. The entrance to Natzu lies in North Horon, but it is barred by a pitfall, meaning Link must obtain the Roc's Feather from Poison Moth's Lair to reach the area. Near the entrance, Link can flip a switch with his sword to extend a drawbridge connecting the area to Tarm Ruins.

The landscape of Natzu changes to suit the abilities of Link's animal companion, without whom Link is unable to navigate the area. If Link enters the Natzu area without obtaining any flute, the landscape will default to Natzu Prairie, and Ricky will automatically be chosen as Link's companion.


 * Natzu Prairie features grassy plateaus which can only be cleared by Ricky's jumping ability.
 * Natzu River features deep waters and strong currents fed by a waterfall. Dimitri's strong swimming ability allows Link to traverse the river.
 * Natzu Wasteland features an arid terrain littered with pitfalls that can only be cleared with Moosh's flight ability.

Natzu is the functional equivalent of Nuun Highlands in. The landscape of Nuun Highlands also varies according to which companion Link pairs with, though its name does not.

Caves
Natzu Prairie, River, and Wasteland all have the same three caves, two of which vary in location depending on the companion Link pairs with. One is a Fairy Fountain, while another is the home of a singing Deku Scrub, who will upgrade the capacity of Link's Seed Satchel when given the Deku Secret. In Natzu River, this cave is located inside the waterfall. Dimitri's abilities allow the young hero to swim up the waterfall into the cave. The cave that is invariable in location stands on a strip of land at the base of Goron Mountain that is separated from the rest of Natzu by a river. Inside, Link must cross a gap via moving platforms to reach a Treasure Chest containing 50 Rupees.

Nomenclature
The name of the region is derived from, the Japanese word for "summer." Contradictorily, Natzu is in perpetual spring, being one of the few regions without a Tree Stump to change the season.