Natzu

is the name given to a dynamic location in, located in central Holodrum. Its landscape—and its name on the overworld map, accordingly—is determined by which animal companion Link has paired up with (i.e. who's flute he 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 will be unable to navigate the area.


 * Natzu Prairie features grassy plateaus which can be hopped from one to the other thanks to Ricky's jumping ability.
 * Natzu River features deep waters and strong currents fed by a waterfall. Dimitri's strong swimming ability is needed to navigate the area.
 * Natzu Wasteland features a arid terrain littered with pitfalls that only Moosh can fly over.

Natzu Prairie, River, and Wasteland all feature the same three caves, though some vary in location. 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 third cave is invariable in location; it 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.

Trivia

 * Nuun Highlands in, also has a variable landscape according to whose flute Link has.
 * Natzu is one of the few locations in the game that does not have a Tree Stump. As such, the area remains in perpetual summer. Fittingly, its name is derived from the Japanese for summer,.
 * If the area is reached before obtaining the Strange Flute (via hacks), Link will find himself in Natzu Prairie, implying that this is the default landscape.