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A shortcut to Woodfall is accessible near the Deku Palace entrance; however, only Deku Scrubs can use it since it requires the ability to control a [[Deku Flower]].<ref>{{Cite|Woodfall Shortcut / For use by Deku Scrubs only.|N/A|MM}}</ref>
A shortcut to Woodfall is accessible near the Deku Palace entrance; however, only Deku Scrubs can use it since it requires the ability to control a [[Deku Flower]].<ref>{{Cite|Woodfall Shortcut / For use by Deku Scrubs only.|N/A|MM}}</ref>


===Areas===
=== Areas ===
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==Version Differences==
==Version Differences==
Though the Deku Palace is designed mostly the same in all regions, the quest to reach the Bean Seller is radically different between the Japanese N64 release (v1.0 and 1.1) and the international release.  
Though the Deku Palace is mostly the same in all regions, the quest to reach the Bean Seller's location is radically different between the Japanese N64 release (v1.0 and 1.1), the international N64 release, and the 3DS remake.  


In the Japanese version, players have to traverse through secret grottos not located in international versions. The right sided garden originally featured a grotto that contains which consists of three climbable walls which form a pathway to the other side of the Deku Palace garden, filled with [[Black Boe]]s, [[Skullwalltula]]s, and [[Deku Baba]]s; a circle of Rupees appears here where the removed grotto used to be.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=N/A|author=PIEISGOODYAY|published=December 16, 2007|retrieved=May 9, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB4i_vJ8vMQ|title=Majora's Mask - Japanese Deku Palace|site=YouTube|type=video}}</ref> It will lead them to the left garden, where another Grotto can be found in the innermost garden. This grotto had two exits and consisted of a single Deku Baba, with the other exit leading to a raised area in the rright side palace garden, which if Link dropped down one level, led to another Grotto, he could find the Magic Bean Seller. Where the Bean Seller is situated in localized versions of the game, a tree with a circle of Rupees was instead. In addition, a circle of Rupees is located to the left of the entrance to the right side of the Palace Garden in the Japanese versions, but is absent in the localized versions. The pathway is the only other location that Skullwalltulas appear, apart from the Grotto near the giant tree with the [[Skull Kid]]'s drawing in [[Termina Field]].  
In the Japanese version, players have to traverse through secret grottos not found in any versions of the game. The right side of the Inner Palace Garden features a grotto near the door leading to the innermost garden; it consists of three climbable walls that form a pathway to the left side of garden, filled with [[Black Boe]]s, [[Skullwalltula]]s, and [[Deku Baba]]s. This pathway is the only other location that Skullwalltulas appear, apart from the Grotto near the giant tree with the [[Skull Kid]]'s drawing in [[Termina Field]]. Another grotto can be found in the left innermost garden after Link emerged from the first grotto; it contains a single Deku Baba and the exit leads back to the right garden right, just above a tall platform near the left corner deep within the garden. From there, another grotto is just below the platform that leads to where the Bean Seller is situated. Additionally, a circle of Rupees is located to the left of the entrance leading to the right side's of the innermost Palace Garden.  


In Majora's Mask 3D, presumably to make it easier for new players, the grotto where the Bean Seller resides was re-located outside the palace garden, near the patch of soil that Link must plant a bean sprout to enter. No grottos exist within the palace's garden walls in either versions of the game. Despite these changes, the grottos seen in the original Japanese version exist in the game's files as unused content, with the textures being removed. {{Nomenclature}}
In localized versions, the quest was made much simpler. The Bean Seller's grotto is still situated in the right sided garden, but is now placed next to a tree right below the the platform leading to the Outer Palace Garden. This tree has a circle of Rupees next to it. In addition, a circle of Rupees appears in place of the removed grotto that was originally located there.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=N/A|author=Variabull|published=Feb 6, 2015|retrieved=June 19, 2024|url=https://youtube/AXZHFoIwfkc?t=381|title=Majora's Mask Regional Differences and Cut Content|site=YouTube|type=video}}</ref> 
 
In Majora's Mask 3D, presumably to appease to new players, the Bean Seller's grotto is now located in the Outer Palace Garden within a pile of grass. No grottos exist within the palace's garden walls in either versions of the game. Despite these changes, the grottos seen in the original Japanese version exist in the game's files as unused content, with the textures being removed. {{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Latest revision as of 17:03, 19 June 2024

Deku Palace is a location in Majora's Mask.[1] It is located deep within the Southern Swamp.

Features and Overview

Deku Palace is where the Deku monarchy is situated. The entire complex is heavily patrolled by Deku guards, and as such, Link may only enter select areas, and even then only in his Deku form.[2][3]

When Link first reaches the Southern Swamp, the only way he can access the Deku Palace is by riding the Boat Cruise offered at the Swamp Tourist Center, which is only available after Koume is rescued from the Woods of Mystery. Once here, Link must manage to reach the imprisoned Monkey who is being accused of having kidnapped the Deku Princess. Speaking to the Monkey will teach Link the "Sonata of Awakening", a melody that reveals the hidden Woodfall Temple in Woodfall.

The Deku Palace consists of five main areas:

  • A fortified outer wall surrounding a section of swamp.
  • The left-hand-side Inner Palace Garden, which leads to a Piece of Heart.
  • The right-hand-side Inner Palace Garden, which leads to a Grotto housing the Bean Seller.
  • The Royal Chamber, which house the Deku King, many other Deku Scrubs, a small prison, and a sacrificial pot of boiling water.
  • A secret labyrinth, otherwise known as the Deku Shrine, in which Link can follow the Deku Butler to acquire the Mask of Scents.

A shortcut to Woodfall is accessible near the Deku Palace entrance; however, only Deku Scrubs can use it since it requires the ability to control a Deku Flower.[4]

Areas

Majora's MaskMajora's Mask 3D

Inner Palace Garden

The Inner Palace Garden

Initially, Link can only access the Royal Chamber of the Deku Palace by transforming into Deku Link, since the guards will not grant access to anyone who is not of the Deku race.[2] The Inner Palace Gardens are guarded by patrolling Deku guards, and Link must avoid them in order to reach the Magic Bean Seller and a Piece of Heart. It is easier to do this at night, since the range of vision of the Deku guards is then represented by a series of dots, and in fact the Piece of Heart can be obtained without hassle after defeating Odolwa in Woodfall Temple.

Royal Chamber

In the Royal Chamber, which is also known as the Deku King's Chamber, the Monkey who is about to be punished for supposedly kidnapping the Deku Princess can be found, as well as the outraged Deku King and his Deku Butler who is trying to calm the King down.[5] It is also here that Link learns the "Sonata of Awakening" from said Monkey after the young hero reaches him from the route via the Outer Palace Garden. Switching masks or reverting to human form in front of the king before his daughter has been rescued will result in Link being thrown out of the palace; it will only be safe for Link to switch masks or revert to human form after the Princess is brought home.

Outer Palace Garden

In the Outer Palace Garden, located to the right of the Deku Palace, there is another entrance that leads to the Royal Chamber, albeit a bit complex.[6] Link can only access it by planting a Magic Bean on the patch of soft Soil located to the right of the Deku Palace entrance. Once the plant grows after watering it with Spring Water, Link can go up into the upper part of the Inner Palace Garden, where he must cross the gardens by using Deku Flowers and defeating various Mad Scrubs in the process. It is through this path that Link can reach and talk to the imprisoned Monkey in the Royal Chamber.

Deku Shrine

Main article: Deku Shrine

At first, the entrance to the Deku Shrine is blocked by a Big Octo; because of this, Link must defeat Odolwa in the Woodfall Temple in order to enter the Shrine. Here, Link can race the Deku Butler who will reward Link with the Mask of Scents if he manages to keep up with him.[7]

Version Differences

Though the Deku Palace is mostly the same in all regions, the quest to reach the Bean Seller's location is radically different between the Japanese N64 release (v1.0 and 1.1), the international N64 release, and the 3DS remake.

In the Japanese version, players have to traverse through secret grottos not found in any versions of the game. The right side of the Inner Palace Garden features a grotto near the door leading to the innermost garden; it consists of three climbable walls that form a pathway to the left side of garden, filled with Black Boes, Skullwalltulas, and Deku Babas. This pathway is the only other location that Skullwalltulas appear, apart from the Grotto near the giant tree with the Skull Kid's drawing in Termina Field. Another grotto can be found in the left innermost garden after Link emerged from the first grotto; it contains a single Deku Baba and the exit leads back to the right garden right, just above a tall platform near the left corner deep within the garden. From there, another grotto is just below the platform that leads to where the Bean Seller is situated. Additionally, a circle of Rupees is located to the left of the entrance leading to the right side's of the innermost Palace Garden.

In localized versions, the quest was made much simpler. The Bean Seller's grotto is still situated in the right sided garden, but is now placed next to a tree right below the the platform leading to the Outer Palace Garden. This tree has a circle of Rupees next to it. In addition, a circle of Rupees appears in place of the removed grotto that was originally located there.[8]

In Majora's Mask 3D, presumably to appease to new players, the Bean Seller's grotto is now located in the Outer Palace Garden within a pile of grass. No grottos exist within the palace's garden walls in either versions of the game. Despite these changes, the grottos seen in the original Japanese version exist in the game's files as unused content, with the textures being removed.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
デクナッツの城 (Dekunattsu no Shiro) (MM)[11]Deku Nuts Castle
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Palais Mojo (MM)[13]Mojo Palace
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Deku-Palast (MM)[12]Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
Palazzo Deku (MM | MM3D)[9][10]Deku palace
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Palacio Deku (MM)[14]Same as English.
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • Map of Deku Palace from Majora's Mask

    Map of Deku Palace from Majora's Mask

  • The Deku Palace as seen from above from Majora's Mask 3D

    The Deku Palace as seen from above from Majora's Mask 3D

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 110
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Follow this hall straight to the Royal Chamber. Do not enter any other areas whatsoever!" — Deku Scrub (Majora's Mask)
  3. ↑ "This is the royal palace of the Deku Kingdom. This is no place for outsiders." — Deku Scrub (Majora's Mask)
  4. ↑ "Woodfall Shortcut / For use by Deku Scrubs only." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  5. ↑ "...But you may enter to see the public humiliation of the foolish monkey who angered our king." — Deku Scrub (Majora's Mask)
  6. ↑ "Did you see entrance to cage? We know secret route there. Enter secret route from Outer Garden entrance. But entrance in tall place. No can reach it. Need bean from bean seller. Live beneath palace garden." — Monkey (Majora's Mask)
  7. ↑ "I am afraid I may have tried too hard to outrun you. As old as I am, I am still a fast competitor. Just like when I raced my son... Please forgive my rudeness." — Deku Butler (Majora's Mask)
  8. ↑ "N/A" — Variabull, Majora's Mask Regional Differences and Cut Content , YouTube (video), published Feb 6, 2015, retrieved June 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 110
  10. ↑ "Fermata attuale: palazzo Deku." — Kotake (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  11. ↑ "デクナッツの城" — N/A (Majora's Mask, Japanese localization)
  12. ↑ Offizieller Spieleberater: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Nintendo of Europe, pg. 27
  13. ↑ "Palais Mojo" (Majora's Mask manual, European French localization, pg. 64)
  14. ↑ "Palais Mojo" (Majora's Mask manual, European Spanish localization, pg. 120)
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