Ocarina of Time (Item): Difference between revisions

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The Ocarina of Time's origins are unknown, since its history is only briefly spoken of in {{OoT|-}}. [[Princess Zelda]] mentions that the sacred instrument has been secretly passed down for generations within the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]], kept safe from those who would exploit its power to cause others harm.<ref>{{Cite|And another thing you need...is the treasure that the Royal Family keeps along with this legend... The Ocarina of Time!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ganondorf's target was one of the keys to the Sacred Realm...the hidden treasure of the Royal Family... The Ocarina of Time!|Impa|OoT}}</ref> As such, it is a treasured heirloom of the Royal Family and will only be given to the one who will open the [[Door of Time]] to retrieve the [[Master Sword]]. Full of endless mysterious powers, the Ocarina of Time proves to be a magical instrument that serves many hidden purposes which only a selected few can truly uncover.

===Playing the Ocarina of Time===

[[File:Ootpitches.png|thumb|right|250px|Chart showing the Ocarina of Time's range of notes]]

Despite the image shown here, the Ocarina is in fact capable of playing all chromatic notes between the low B and high F, meaning that notes like C-sharp and E-flat can be played with the correct combination of button presses. For example, a C-sharp can be played with the button combination of 'up-C' and 'Z'^N64 or 'A' and down on the D-Pad^3DS.

==={{OoT|-}}===

The Ocarina of Time is first introduced when young Link meets Princess Zelda in the [[Castle Courtyard]] in {{OoT}}. After the young hero shows her the [[Spiritual Stones|Spiritual Stone]] of the Forest, the [[Kokiri's Emerald]], the young princess entrusts Link with the secret tale of the [[Sacred Realm]] that has been passed down for generations by the Royal Family.<ref>{{Cite|I'm going to tell you the secret of the Sacred Realm that has been passed down by the Royal Family of Hyrule. Please keep this a secret from everyone...|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Princess Zelda tells how the only way the Sacred Realm can be accessed in [[Hyrule]] is by entering through the [[Temple of Time]]; however, its entrance is sealed by a stone wall called the [[Door of Time]] that can only be opened by collecting the three Spiritual Stones and playing the "[[Song of Time]]" on the mystical instrument known as the Ocarina of Time.<ref>{{Cite|That's right... The Temple of Time is the entrance through which you can enter the Sacred Realm from our world. But the entrance is sealed with a stone wall called the Door of Time. And, in order to open the door, it is said that you need to collect three Spiritual Stones. And another thing you need...is the treasure that the Royal Family keeps along with this legend... The Ocarina of Time!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Princess Zelda goes on to tell how the [[Ganondorf]], the King of the [[Gerudo]], is trying to reach the Sacred Realm and retrieve the [[Triforce]] from within and use it to conquer the entire world.<ref>{{Cite|I told my father about my dream... However, he didn't believe it was a prophecy... But...I can sense that man's evil intentions! What Ganondorf is after must be nothing less than the Triforce of the Sacred Realm. He must have come to Hyrule to obtain it! And, he wants to conquer Hyrule... no, the entire world! Link...now, we are the only ones who can protect Hyrule! Please!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> As such, the princess promises to protect the Ocarina of Time with all her power while Link collects the two remaining Spiritual Stones in order to obtain the Triforce before Ganondorf does and defeat him with its power.<ref>{{Cite|We must not let Ganondorf get the Triforce! I will protect the Ocarina of Time with all my power! He shall not have it! You go find the other two Spiritual Stones! Let's get the Triforce before Ganondorf does, and then defeat him!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref>

Once Link gathers all three of the Spiritual Stones, he returns to [[Hyrule Castle]] just at the right time to witness [[Impa]] and Princess Zelda fleeing from Ganondorf's pursuit by horseback. Zelda notices Link and throws the Ocarina of Time in a desperate attempt, which falls into a moat near the bridge. After briefly confronting the King of the Gerudo, Link retrieves the Ocarina from the water, causing him to instantly have a vision of Princess Zelda in the Temple of Time.<ref>{{Cite|You found the Ocarina of Time! This is the Royal Family's hidden treasure which Zelda left behind. It glows with a mystical light...|N/A|OoT}}</ref> Zelda manages to send a telepathic message to the young hero informing him that she could not wait any longer for his return and leaves him with the magical melody known as the "Song of Time", which opens the Door of Time.<ref>{{Cite|Link...Can you hear me? It's me, Zelda... Link, when you hold this Ocarina in your hand... I won't be around anymore... I wanted to wait for you, but I couldn't delay any longer... At least I could leave you the Ocarina and this melody... This song opens the Door of Time... Now, Link. Play this melody in front of the altar in the Temple of Time. You must protect the Triforce!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> With the Ocarina of Time and the Song of Time in hand, Link opens the path to the Sacred Realm, unwittingly allowing Ganondorf to sneak in and touch the Triforce, which ultimately causes it to break into three separate pieces.<ref>{{Cite|Geh heh heh! Excellent work! As I thought, you held the keys to the Door of Time! You have led me to the gates of the Sacred Realm... Yes, I owe it all to you, kid!|Ganondorf|OoT}}</ref>

The Ocarina of Time also helps Link regain the seven years he lost as a cause of drawing the Master Sword from its pedestal. At the end of the game, after Ganon has been defeated and Link and Zelda are talking in the sky, the princess asks that the young hero gives back the Ocarina. By using Zelda's powers as a [[Sage]], she can return Link to his original time with the help of the Ocarina of Time.<ref>{{Cite|Link, give the Ocarina to me... As a Sage, I can return you to your original time with it.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> The sacred instrument is last used in the game as the princess plays "[[Zelda's Lullaby]]" to send the Hero of Time back to his childhood.

====Songs in {{OoT|-}}====

The various Ocarina melodies found in {{OoT|-}} are listed below, along with a brief description of their effects.

'''Warping Songs'''

'''Other Songs'''

==={{MM|-}}===

During Link's search, he is ambushed by the [[Skull Kid#Majora's Mask|Skull Kid]] and his two [[Fairy]] companions, [[Tatl]] and [[Tael]]. The Skull Kid takes the opportunity that Link is knocked unconscious to search through his belongings and comes across the Ocarina of Time.<ref>{{Cite|Ooh, ooh! What a pretty ocarina... Hey, Skull Kid, lemme touch it! I wanna see!|Tael|MM}}</ref> The young hero wakes up and catches the little imp red-handed, but just as Link is about to grab back his Ocarina, the Skull Kid jumps on Epona and rides away with Link holding onto his horse. A series of events happen, and Link is transformed into a [[Deku Link|Deku Scrub]] by the power of {{MM|Object}} as he stumbles into the parallel world of Hyrule, [[Termina]]. Once Link and Tatl reach the [[Clock Tower]], they encounter a mysterious man known as the [[Happy Mask Salesman]] who knows of a way to return Link back to his original form: if Link can retrieve the Ocarina of Time, he will return him to normal.<ref>{{Cite|Now don't think me rude, but I have been following you... ...For I know of a way to return you to your former self. If you can get back the precious item that was stolen from you, I will return you to normal.|Happy Mask Salesman|MM}}</ref> For the next 72 hours, Link and Tatl try to find a way to encounter the Skull Kid again and get back the Ocarina from him while the [[Moon (Object)|Moon]] above them threatens to crash into [[Clock Town]].

The various Ocarina melodies found in {{MM|-}} are listed below, along with a brief description of their effects.  

'''Other Songs'''

{{Noncanon|Start}}

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===''Scribblenauts Unlimited''===

The Ocarina of Time can be created in ''[[Scribblenauts Unlimited]]'', but it goes under Ocarina when being written. If the Ocarina is given to Link, he will play the first half of "Epona's Song", and Epona will appear.

==={{HW|-}}===

In {{HW}}, Link can be seen playing the Ocarina of Time, performing "Epona's Song" during the victory animation with the Horse weapon. In the {{MM|-}} DLC pack, [[Young Link]] uses the Ocarina of Time as his base Strong Attack, to exchange his filled Special Attack Meters to fill his [[Magic Meter]].

==Trivia==

*It is implied in {{HH}} that the Ocarina of Time may be made of the same time-bending material as [[Timeshift Stones]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= [The Ocarina of Time's] blue-white radiance brings to mind the Timeshift Stones found in the eras of antiquity.|book=HH|page= 86}}</ref>

==Nomenclature==

==Gallery==

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File:Link Ocarina 2.png|Artwork of adult Link playing the Ocarina of Time from {{OoT|-}}

File:MM3D Ocarina of Time Screen Icon.png|Icon of the Ocarina of Time when playing it from {{MM3D|-}}

File:HW Young Link - Ocarina of Time.png|Young Link playing the Ocarina of Time in {{HW|-}}

File:HW Young Link - Fierce Deity Form - Ocarina of Time.png|Young Link, in Fierce Deity form, playing the Ocarina of Time from {{HW|-}}

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