Forsaken Fortress

The Forsaken Fortress is located in the far Northwest quadrant of the Great Sea in the Wind Waker, and it's where Ganondorf has constructed his temporary lair. It's an evil-looking island, and most people tend to avoid it. The stone fortress is well-guarded with cannons, searchlights, and hordes of Miniblins, Bokoblins, and Moblins, who patrol and attack any would-be invaders. The Helmaroc King has made his home on the Forsaken Fortress as Ganondorf's servant. It is also the place where Link's sister, Aryll, is held prisoner, along with Mila and Maggie.

During his first visit, Link is catapulted to the fortress by Tetra and her crew. Upon landing, he loses his sword and is left with only his shield to defend for himself. In order to reach the room where Aryll is being held, you must travel to each tower and use Boko Sticks to defeat the Bokoblins operating the searchlights. Once you are outside the room where Aryll is being held, you get your sword back and fight a sheilded Bokoblin. Of course, the rescue attempt fails and Link ends up unconscious in the Great Sea.