Gossip Stone

Gossip Stones are found in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Phantom Hourglass.

These odd little devices do many a senseless thing. When you slash one with your sword it will tell you what time it is, or how much time you have left (that is, if you are playing Majora's Mask). If you place a bomb next to one it will shoot off like a rocket. You can also change the color of the stone this way, when the bomb changes to either blue or red, hit it with your sword. You can smash them into the ground using your Megaton Hammer. By using Din's Fire on one, the Stone will spin around and inexplicably stretch to double its height, soon snapping back to normal. After putting on the Mask of Truth, you will find out why they are called Gossip Stones.

Gossip Stones say a lot of things in the games they are in. Sometimes it's helpful, sometimes it's just gossip.

What they say
In front of the Temple of Time (Right to Left). After climbing up the vines at Hyrule Castle. Kokiri Village infront of the Lost Woods. In the Lost Woods past the Skull Mask Kid. Sacred Forest Meadow (Front to Back). Sacred Forest Meadow infront of the Forest Temple Infront of the Shadow Temple. Death Mountain while climbing to the peak. Death Mountain Crater entering from the peak. Lake Hylia near the Waterfall. Zora's Fountain close to the Zora's Domain entrance. Zora's Fountain infront of the Great Fairy's Fountain. Zora's Domain infront of King Zora. Zora's River near the entrance to the Zora's Domain. In various holes through out Hyrule. Zora River on the highest point. Hyrule Fields near Gerudo in a hole. Gerudo Valley lower Waterfall. Closer to Hyrule Castle. In a hole near a tree near Hyrule Castle. Near the Spirit Temple on the South side. Inside the Goron City in the Boulder Room. On the Northwest side of the Deku Tree. On the Northeast side of the Deku Tree. (This is a hidden Gossip Stone To see how to get there, click |. here
 * "They say that Malon set the original record in the obstacle course of Lon Lon Ranch."
 * "They say that Malon of Lon Lon Ranch hopes a knight in shining armor will come and sweep her off her feet someday."
 * "They say that it is against the rules to use glasses at the Treasure Chest Shop in Hyrule Castle Town Market."
 * "They say that Gerudos sometimes come to Hyrule Castle Town to look for boyfriends."
 * "They say that if you get close to a butterfly while holding a Deku Stick in your hands, something good will happen."
 * "They say that the small holes in the ground that you can find all over Hyrule make perfect breeding ground for bugs."
 * "They say that when non-fairy folken enter the Lost Woods they become monsters!"
 * "The owl named Kaepora Gaebora is the reincarnation of an ancient Sage."
 * "They say that strange owl, Kaepora Gaebora, may look big and heavy, but its character is rather light hearted."
 * "They say it's possible to find a total of 100 Gold Skulltulas through out Hyrule."
 * "They say there is a secret near a tree in Kakariko Village."
 * "They say that Biggoron's Sword is super sharp and will never break."
 * "They say Medigoron didn't really think about his own size, so his store is really cramped."
 * "They say that there is a secret road that leads to Lake Hylia."
 * "They say that there is a secret near the lone tree which is not far from the river in the north west part of Hyrule Field."
 * "They say that you can swim faster by continuously pressing B."
 * "They say that players who select the "HOLD" option for "Z TARGETING" are real "Zelda players!""
 * "They say Princess Zelda's nanny is actually one of the Shiekah, many though had died out."
 * "They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion."
 * "They say that there is a man who can always be found running around Hyrule Field."
 * "They say that there is a switch that you can only activate only by using the Spin Attack."
 * "They say that the thief named Nabooru, who haunts this area, is a Gerudo."
 * "They say that, contrary to her elegant image, Princess Zelda of Hyrule Castle is in fact a tomboy!"
 * "They say that you may find something new in a dungeons that you have already finished."
 * "They say that the treasure you can earn in the Gerudo's Training Ground is not as great as you would expect, given its difficulty."
 * "They say that there is a secret around the entrance to Gerudo Valley."
 * "They say Kokiri are always followed by small fairies."
 * "They say that one Kokiri has left the forest, but he is still alive!"

In the Manga
In the extra child chapters of the Ocarina of Time manga, Link activates a Gossip Stone by hitting it, which reveals that Mido still wets his bed and that the Deku Tree is troubled that he cannot scratch his own back.

Majora's Mask
When attacked by Link's sword, the screen will shake and the stone will make a high-pitched noise. Then it will tell Link how many more hours there are until the Moon impacts. If you speak to it using the Mask of Truth, it will give you information regarding where to find other masks, or what you can use the other masks for (Example: "They say that the Couple's Mask has the power to silence arguments").

What they say
Path to Mountain Village, near the middle Path to Darmani’s Grave, Mountain Village (Springtime) In Mountain Village (Springtime), near the Frog Choir. On the east side of Termina Field just north of eastern exit. On the north side of Termina field to the east of the exit. Western part of Termina Field, by a fountain. In Termina Field, at the base of the tree by the Milk Road entrance. In Termina Field, at the base of the tree by the southern exit. In Termina Field, within the fence that surrounds the Astral Observatory. In Ikana Canyon, on the dock. In Ikana Canyon, across the ravine from Sakon's Hideout. Milk Road Romani Ranch, near the entrance. Romani Ranch, at the base of a tree to the south. Romani Ranch, by the barn.
 * "The gold dust won as the prize in the Goron Races in spring can be used by the smithy to forge a sword. Or it can be sold to the smithy for 40 Rupees, but the Curiosity Shop will buy it for 200 Rupees..."
 * "The frogs that are supposed to gather in the mountain when spring arrives are elsewhere. You need Don Gero's Mask to bring them together. The frogs in Clock Town, the swamp, Woodfall Temple, and Great Bay Temple make four..."
 * "A small, lost horse seems to have been taken in by Romani Ranch, south of town."
 * "It seems that the hideout of Sakon, the thief, is tucked away at the edge of Ikana Canyon."
 * "Anju, the woman at the inn, is known for being careless and frequently mixes up guests."
 * "The symbol of marriage, the Couple's Mask seems to have the power to calm and silence arguments."
 * "It seems that you can become a Milk Bar member if you do a good deed at the ranch."
 * "It seems that the crows that fly near the town walls are fond of musical instruments."
 * "The postman puts his delivery schedule before everything else, but priority mail is of even greater importance."
 * "It seems the ReDeads that appear in Ikana Castle start dancing when the Captain's Hat, Gibdo Mask or Garo's Mask are worn. But the does not change things much..."
 * "The Fierce Deity Mask, a mask that contains the merits of all masks seems to be... somewhere in this world..."
 * "The spirit of a charismatic dancer who died in Termina Field dances there night after night."
 * "It seems Keaton, the ghost fox, plays tricks in the grass..."
 * "The animal bandleader's mask seems to have the strange power of making young animals mature."
 * "It seems the Kafei, whose whereabouts are unknown, is awaiting a letter from Anju..."

The Wind Waker
Link is given the Pirate's Charm (a piece of a Gossip Stone) by Tetra in The Wind Waker. Link uses it to communicate with Tetra, The King of Red Lions, and others. It fulfills a similar purpose to the role played by Navi in Ocarina of Time.

Phantom Hourglass
In Phantom Hourglass, they will talk to you without any conditions needing to be met. They might unlock certain challenges. It's of possible interest to note that the Gossip Stones in Phantom Hourglass have a nose and mustache greatly resembling Wario's. Compare this to the fact that they tell you where treasure is in specific dungeons.