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::''This article is about the temple located in Hyrule. For the temple located in the Sacred Realm, see the [[Temple of Light]].''
{{Hatnote|Not to be confused with the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time Ruins|link}}.}}
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The '''Temple of Time''' is the name shared by two temples, the original appearing in {{SS}} and its successor in {{OoT}} and {{TP}}.<ref name=two_temples/><ref>{{cite book|quote=Traces of the Era of the Hero of Time: [...] The Temple of Time, home to the Master Sword's pedestal, has rotted away and lies in ruins within the forest.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=117}}</ref> It is revealed in ''Twilight Princess'' that there is an entire dungeon section to the temple, accessible from a portal hidden behind a window in the back room.
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The {{Term/Store|Temple of Time|Temples of Time|Series, OoT, OoT3D, TP, TPHD, SS, SSHD, BotW, TotK, HWAoC}} is a recurring location in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 26 {{Exp Game|OoT, OoT3D, TP, TPHD}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Temple of Time|Map|SSHD}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''Temple of Time'''|Map|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''Temple of Time'''|Map|TotK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|A father and daughter reunite within the Temple of Time. Tears of joy flow easily from the princess, and her father looks upon her with a newfound warmth. He admits it was the relic she gave him that saved his life.|Gallery (Interface)|HWAoC}}</ref>
 
==Features and Overview==
==={{OoT|-}}===
During the {{Term|Series|Era of Chaos|link}}, a group of powerful sorcerers known as the {{Plural|Series|Dark Interlopers|link}} waged a {{Term|Series|Battle for the Sacred Realm|link}} against the people of {{Term|Series|Hyrule|link}} to seize the {{Term|Series|Triforce|link}}.<ref name="E 24">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 24}}</ref><ref name="E 30">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 30}}</ref> To prevent the abuse of the {{Term|Series|Triforce}}, the {{Plural|Series|Golden Goddess|link}} sent the {{Plural|Series|Light Spirit|link}} to banish the {{Plural|Series|Dark Interlopers}} into the {{Term|Series|Twilight Realm|link}},<ref name="E 30"/> a sort of parallel world that exists "behind" the {{Term|Series|Light World|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 28}}</ref> The {{Term|Series|Sage of Light}}, {{Term|Series|Rauru|link}}, also decided to hide the {{Term|Series|Triforce}} within the {{Term|Series|Sacred Realm}}'s {{Term|Series|Temple of Light|link}}. As the only entrance to the {{Term|Series|Temple of Light}} was through the ruins of the {{Term|Series|Sealed Temple|link}}, {{Term|Series|Rauru}} built a new {{Term|Series|Temple of Time|display=Temple}} over the ruins to protect the entrance.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 26}}</ref>
[[File:OoT3D Temple of Time Interior.png|thumb|center|The {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}}'s interior from {{OoT3D|-}}]]
Inspired by the legends of a hero who wielded the {{Term|Series|Master Sword|link}} and traveled through {{Term|Series|Time|link}} in the distant {{Term|Series|Sky Era|link}},<ref name="E 25">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 25}}</ref> he chose to borrow the name of the fabled {{Term|Series|Temple of Time}} and used the {{Term|Series|Master Sword}} to seal the entrance to the {{Term|Series|Sacred Realm}} as it could not be touched by evil hands and could only be drawn from the {{Term|Series|Pedestal of the Master Sword|link}} by those deemed worthy.<ref name="E 25"/> The {{Term|Series|Master Sword}} was then sealed behind the {{Term|Series|Door of Time|link}}, which could only be opened with the three {{Plural|Series|Spiritual Stone|link}} and the {{Term|Series|Ocarina of Time (Item)|link}}.<ref name="HH 77">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 77}}</ref> The {{Term|Series|Kingdom of Hyrule|link}} was established by the descendants of the reborn {{Term|Series|Hylia|link|display=Goddess Hylia}} to protect the secret of the {{Term|Series|Triforce}}'s whereabouts, and {{Term|Series|Hyrule Castle|link}} was built close to the {{Term|Series|Temple of Time}} in order to keep watch over it.<ref name="HH 77"/>
 
Centuries later during the {{Term|OoT3D|Era of the Hero of Time|link}}, the {{Term|Series|Gerudo|link}} King {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf|link}} learned of the existence of the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}} and pretended to serve the {{Term|OoT3D|Royal Family of Hyrule|link}} in order to discover its entrance.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 84}}</ref> {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda|link}} began to have ominous dreams warning her of {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}}'s impending betrayal yet also promising a hero would appear in the form of a boy from the {{Term|OoT3D|Kokiri Forest|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I had a dream... In the dream, dark storm clouds were billowing over the land of Hyrule... But suddenly, a ray of light shot out of the forest, parted the clouds, and lit up the ground... The light turned into a figure holding a {{Color|OoT3D Green|green and shining stone}}, followed by a {{Color|OoT3D Light Blue|fairy}}...|Princess Zelda|OoT3D}}<br/>{{Cite|I knew this was a prophecy that someone would come from the {{Color|OoT3D Green|forest}}... Yes, I thought you might be the one...|Princess Zelda|OoT3D}}</ref><ref name="HH 85">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 85}}</ref> When {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} appears to her with the {{Term|OoT3D|Spiritual Stone of the Forest|link}}, she recognizes him as the hero from her dreams and tasks him with the responsibility of collecting the {{Plural|OoT3D|Spiritual Stone}} to keep them out of {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}}'s hands.<ref name="HH 85"/> However, {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}} notices their plan and begins to watch {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Gah 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|OoT3D}}</ref>
 
After {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} successfully recovers the remaining two {{Plural|OoT3D|Spiritual Stone}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}} attacks and seizes {{Term|OoT3D|Hyrule Castle}}, forcing {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}} to flee with the {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)}}.<ref name="HH 86">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 86}}</ref> {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} and {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}} encounter each other once more as she is fleeing {{Term|OoT3D|Hyrule Castle Town|link}}, where she throws the {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)|display=Ocarina}} to him in desperation.<ref name="HH 86"/> Taking the three {{Plural|OoT3D|Spiritual Stone}} and the {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)}} to the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} opens the {{Term|OoT3D|Door of Time}} and draws the {{Term|OoT3D|Master Sword}} from its {{Term|OoT3D|Pedestal of Time|display=Pedestal}}.<ref name="HH 86"/> However, because {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} has the body of a child, he is not strong enough to wield the {{Term|OoT3D|Master Sword|display=Sword}}, and so the {{Term|OoT3D|Master Sword}} casts {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} into a deep sleep to allow his body to grow.<ref name="HH 87">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 87}}</ref>


==Door of Time==
{{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}} recognizes this as his opportunity to enter the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}} unopposed and follows {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} inside.<ref name="HH 87"/> With {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} unable to stop him, {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}} lays his hands on the {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce}}.<ref name="HH 86"/> However, this unintentionally causes it to split apart because {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}}'s heart was wicked and imbalanced.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 20}}</ref> The {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce of Wisdom|link}} and {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce of Courage|link}} chose {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}} and {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} respectively as their rightful hosts, while only {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce of Power|link}} was left for {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}} to claim.<ref name="HH 86"/>
[[File:DoorOfTime1.jpg|thumb|left|Link places the Spiritual Stones on the pedestal before the Door of Time]][[File:DoorOfTime2.jpg|thumb|right|The Door opens...]]
[[File:OoT3D Temple of Time 2.png|thumb|right|The {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}} in the {{Term|OoT3D|Adult Era}} from {{OoT3D|-}}]]
The '''Door of Time''', located within the Temple of Time, is the powerful barrier that blocks access to the Pedestal of Time. The [[Master Sword]], which is the key to entering the Sacred Realm, rests in this pedestal.  
After {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} reawakens seven years later, {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}} begins to watch him in the hopes that the fugitive {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}} will reveal herself. {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}} disguises herself as a young {{Term|OoT3D|Sheikah|link}} man named {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik|link}}, who meets with {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} inside the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}} to help guide him to the various {{Plural|OoT3D|Temple}} across {{Term|OoT3D|Hyrule}}.<ref name="HH 87"/><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 88}}</ref> {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} also teaches {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} the "{{Term|OoT3D|Prelude of Light|link}}" in the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}} after he frees the {{Term|OoT3D|Sage of Forest|link}} from the {{Term|OoT3D|Forest Temple|link}}.


The door can only be opened by bringing together three Spiritual Stones: the [[Spiritual Stones#Kokiri's Emerald|Kokiri's Emerald]], the [[Spiritual Stones#Goron's Ruby|Goron's Ruby]], and the [[Spiritual Stones#Zora's Sapphire|Zora's Sapphire]].<ref name=zelda>{{Cite|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.|Princess Zelda|OOT}}</ref> When these three stones are brought together and the [[Song of Time]] is played with the Ocarina of Time at the altar, the door slides open and the path to the legendary blade is revealed.<ref name=door/>
Eventually, {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} awakens the remaining members of the {{Term|OoT3D|Seven Sages|link}} and returns to the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}} where {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} reveals his identity as the itinerant {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}}, the leader of the {{Term|OoT3D|Seven Sages|link}}.<ref name="HH 89">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 89}}</ref> She does this to draw {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}} into the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}} where the three wielders of the {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce}} would do battle.<ref name="HH 89"/> To help {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} in his destined fight against {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}}, she gives him the {{Plural|OoT3D|Light Arrow|link}}. However, {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}} quickly learns of her presence and traps her within a magic crystal, stealing her away to his {{Term|OoT3D|Ganon's Castle|link|display=Castle}} and beckoning {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} to face him.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 90}}</ref>


According to Princess Zelda, the Door of Time is, effectively, an obstacle to the Sacred Realm put in place when the Triforce was sealed away in the Temple of Light.<ref name=zelda/> At the end of ''Ocarina of Time'', after Link and [[Princess Zelda]] seal away Ganondorf in the void of the [[Sacred Realm#Ocarina of Time|Evil Realm]], Princess Zelda asks that Link return the Master Sword to its pedestal and close the Door of Time, at which point the "road between times will be closed."<ref name=road>{{cite|You must lay the Master Sword to rest and close the Door of Time... However, by doing this, the road between times will be closed...|Princess Zelda|OOT}}</ref>
Depending on the outcome of the fated battle, different things happen within the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}}. If {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} falls in battle to {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}}, the {{Term|OoT3D|Gerudo}} King steals the {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce of Courage}} and {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce of Wisdom|display=Wisdom}}, transforming into the {{Term|OoT3D|Ganon|display=Demon King}} {{Term|OoT3D|Ganon|link}} and forcing the {{Term|OoT3D|Seven Sages}} to seal him within the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 92}}</ref> An {{Term|OoT3D|Imprisoning War|link}} eventually breaks out over entrance to the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}} as people find their way into the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}} only to be transformed into {{Plural|OoT3D|Monster|link}} by the {{Term|OoT3D|Darkness|link}} inside.<ref name="HH 93">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 93}}</ref> The {{Term|OoT3D|King of Hyrule|link}} orders for the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}} to be sealed once more, only for an army of {{Plural|OoT3D|Monster}} under the command of {{Term|OoT3D|Ganon}} to spring from the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm|display=Realm}} and wage war against {{Term|OoT3D|Hyrule}}.<ref name="HH 93"/> At the great cost of many lives, the {{Term|OoT3D|Seven Sages}} seal the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}}.<ref name="HH 93"/> This order of events eventually leads to the decline of {{Term|OoT3D|Hyrule}} and the events of {{ALttP}}.<ref name="HH 93"/>


The Door of Time possibly made another appearance in ''Twilight Princess''. At the entrance to the ruined temple, there is a single set of stone doors. When translated from ancient Hylian, the inscription upon them reads "Time Door." The mystical portal contained within these doors became the means through which the Link of ''Twilight Princess'' was able to travel back in time to visit the Temple of Time fully intact, as it stood in the days of his forbearer.
In another reality in the {{Term|OoT3D|Adult Era|link}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} succeeds against {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}} and the {{Term|OoT3D|Seven Sages}} seal him away in a void within the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 91}}</ref> {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}} then uses the {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)}} to return {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} to his own time and places the {{Term|OoT3D|Master Sword}} back into its {{Term|OoT3D|Pedestal of Time|display=Pedestal}}, sealing the {{Term|OoT3D|Door of Time}} once more.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 122}}</ref> This order of events leads to the {{Term|Series|Era without a Hero|link}} and the events of {{TWW}}.


==Historical Appearances==
Having returned to his own time in the {{Term|OoT3D|Child Era|link}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} awakens in the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}} to a time before the {{Term|OoT3D|Master Sword}} is drawn from its {{Term|OoT3D|Pedestal of Time|display=Pedestal}}.<ref name="HH 110">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 110}}</ref> {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} meets with {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}} in this new {{Term|OoT3D|Timeline|link}} to warn her of {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}}'s plan.<ref name="HH 110"/> Fearing this possible future, {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}} sends {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} away with the {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)}} so that the {{Term|OoT3D|Door of Time}} can never be opened.<ref name="HH 110"/> This order of events leads to the events of {{MM}} and eventually the {{Term|OoT3D|Twilight Era|link}} after the {{Term|OoT3D|Failed Execution of Ganondorf|link}}.
===''Skyward Sword''===
[[File:TempleOfTimeSS.png|right|244px|thumb|Zelda and Impa in front of a Gate of Time]]
The original, ancient Temple of Time that existed during the [[Zelda Timeline#Era of the Goddess Hylia|Era of the Goddess Hylia]] and the [[Zelda Timeline#Era of the Sky|Era of the Sky]] appears in the northwestern section of the [[Lanayru Desert]] in the [[Lanayru Province]]. It is accessible after completing the [[Lanayru Mining Facility]] dungeon. When Link first arrives at this temple, he finds [[Princess Zelda#Skyward Sword|Zelda]] and [[Impa]] at the [[Gate of Time]].<ref>{{Cite|Your Grace! Quickly, to the gate!|Impa|SS}}</ref> [[Ghirahim]] then bursts in on the brief reunion, but is held at bay by Impa while Zelda throws the [[Goddess's Harp]] to Link and tells him that he will need it.<ref>{{cite|[Link], here! You'll need this where you're going.|Zelda|SS}}</ref> Zelda and Impa escape through the gate and Impa uses a magical explosive to permanently destroy it, preventing Ghirahim from pursuing them.


This temple differs from its successor because it is an open air courtyard and is located in the desert. At the western edge of this temple is a monumental stone of the [[Hylian Crest]] and a Gate of Time.
The {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}} was constructed much like a cathedral. Inside, there is a {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce Warp|link}} with the symbol representing {{Term|OoT3D|Light|link}}. {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} can {{Term|OoT3D|Warping|link|display=Warp}} to this by playing the "{{Term|OoT3D|Prelude of Light}}" on the {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)}}. In {{OoT3D}}, a {{Term|OoT3D|Sheikah Stone|link}} meant to guide {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} with {{Plural|OoT3D|Vision|link}} can be found inside the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}}. Outside the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time|display=Temple}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} can find four {{Plural|OoT3D|Gossip Stone|link}}. If the game is saved while {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} is outside of a {{Term|OoT3D|Dungeon|link}} in the {{Term|OoT3D|Adult Era}}, he will appear inside the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}} when the game is reloaded.


=== The Era of Chaos and the Era of Prosperity ===
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Many years after the events of ''Skyward Sword'', there was an [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Chaos|era of chaos]] with wars and fighting over the [[Triforce]] that was located in the [[Sacred Realm]].  To put an end to these wars, an ancient sage, [[Rauru]], built over the remains of the [[Sealed Temple]] a new Temple of Time, which contained the only entrance to the Sacred Realm.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Rauru, the Sage of Light, constructed the Temple of Time, which contained the only existing entrance to the Sacred Realm, where the Triforce was located.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=77|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref><ref name=two_temples>{{cite book|quote=Temple of Time: The only entrance to the Sacred Realm's Temple of Light, the Temple of Time shares the same name as the temple in the Lanayru Desert of the Era of the Goddess Hylia. It is thought that Rauru built the Temple of Time directly over the ruins of the Sealed Temple.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=77}}</ref> Using the [[Master Sword]] and the three [[Spiritual Stones]] as keys to the Sacred Realm, this new temple was the sanctified gateway between Hyrule and the Sacred Realm, and its purpose was to protect that gateway, and thus the [[Triforce]], from evildoers who would seek to misuse it.<ref>{{Cite|The Temple of Time is the entrance through which you can enter the Sacred Realm from our world.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ages ago, we ancient Sages built the Temple of Time to protect the entrance to the Sacred Realm...|Rauru|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|So, the ancient Sages built the Temple of Time to protect the Triforce from evil ones.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Inside the Temple of Time is a chamber that is home to the [[Master Sword]] and the [[Pedestal of Time]]; however, the entrance to this chamber is sealed by the Door of Time.<ref name=zelda/> When the Master Sword was infused into the Pedestal of Time, it sealed that gateway in the hopes of preventing all but the most worthy to reach the Sacred Realm, where the sacred Triforce lies within the [[Temple of Light]].
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Within the temple stands a sacred altar which bears inscribed instructions to opening the Door of Time, which leads to the chamber of the Master Sword. The inscription reads that the person needs to have possession of all three [[Spiritual Stones]], stand with the [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]], and play the [[Song of Time]].<ref name=door>{{Cite|Ye who owns 3 Spiritual Stone / Stand with the Ocarina of Time / And play the Song of Time|Inscription|OoT}}</ref> It is said that only the Hero of Time may enter the secret chambers of the temple and draw the Master Sword.<ref>{{Cite|The Master Sword is a sacred blade which evil ones may never touch.... Only one worthy of the title of "Hero of Time" can pull it from the Pedestal of Time....|Rauru|OoT}}</ref> If the Hero of Time withdraws the Master Sword from its pedestal, it will once again open the portal to the Sacred Realm, granting access to the Temple of Light.<ref>{{Cite|The Temple of Light, situated in the very center of the Sacred Realm, is the last stronghold against Ganondorf's evil forces. The Master Sword--the evil-destroying sword that you pulled out of the Pedestal of Time--was the final key to the Sacred Realm.|Rauru|OoT}}</ref>
==={{TP|-}}===
{{Main|Chamber of Stone, Temple of Time (Dungeon)}}
[[File:TP Chamber of Stone.png|thumb|right|The {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time}} at its height of glory]]
The {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time}} from the {{Term|TPHD|Child Era|link}} is eventually abandoned and rots away with time.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 117}}</ref> The grounds where the {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time}} stood are eventually claimed by nature and become the {{Term|TPHD|Sacred Grove|link}}. However, the {{Term|TPHD|Master Sword|link}} remains in its {{Term|TPHD|Pedestal of the Master Sword|link|display=Pedestal}}, waiting for a hero to claim it. Signs of the civilization from the {{Term|TPHD|Era of the Hero of Time|link}} remain and inspire adventurers like {{Term|TPHD|Rusl|link}} to seek them out.<ref>{{Cite|The ancestors of the Hylians created the {{Color|TPHD Red|temple}}... Signs of their civilization--ancient, but very sophisticated--are everywhere.|Rusl|TPHD}}</ref>


===''Ocarina of Time''===
After {{Term|TPHD|Zant|link}} places a curse on {{Term|TPHD|Link|link}} by trapping him in his {{Term|TPHD|Wolf Link|link|display=Wolf}} form with the {{Term|TPHD|Shadow Crystal|link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Princess Zelda|link}} reveals the location of the {{Term|TPHD|Master Sword}} which can purge the evil curse. {{Term|TPHD|Link}} travels to the {{Term|TPHD|Sacred Grove|link}} with {{Term|TPHD|Midna|link}} on his back to find the {{Term|TPHD|Master Sword|display=Sword}}. Upon locating the {{Term|TPHD|Master Sword}}, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} touches it and is cleansed of his curse, transforming back into a {{Term|TPHD|Human|link}} with the {{Term|TPHD|Master Sword}} in hand.
[[File:Templeoftimeinside.jpg|The first room of the Temple of Time|thumb|right|272px]]
During the [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of the Hero of Time|Era of the Hero of Time]], a few years after the [[Hyrulean Civil War]] that left him an orphan in [[Kokiri Forest]], a [[Link#Ocarina of Time| young Link]] begins collecting the three Spiritual Stones from the Kokiri, Goron and Zora races to let him gain entry to the chamber in which the Master Sword resides. After collecting the three stones and getting the Ocarina of Time from a young [[Princess Zelda#Ocarina of Time|Princess Zelda]], who was fleeing Hyrule Castle with her nurse maid Impa, Link travels to the Temple of Time to acquire the Master Sword and enter the Sacred Realm in order to obtain the Triforce before Ganondorf does.<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> However, his spirit is unexpectedly sealed away for seven years by the Master Sword, for Link was not yet old enough to become the Hero of Time.<ref>{{Cite|The Master Sword is a sacred blade which evil ones may never touch... Only one worthy of the title of "Hero of Time" can pull it from the Pedestal of Time.... However, you were too young to be the Hero of Time... Therefore, your spirit was sealed here for seven years. And now that you are old enough, the time has come for you to awaken as the Hero of Time!|Rauru|OoT}}</ref> When Link finally awakens seven years later within the heart of the Sacred Realm, the [[Temple of Light]], the ancient sage known as Rauru explains the kingdom of Hyrule's dire situation to him, gives him the [[Light Medallion]], and charges him with the task of awakening [[Sages#Ocarina of Time|six new sages]] so that all seven of them will have enough power to seal Ganondorf within the Sacred Realm and save the kingdom.<ref>{{Cite|I, Rauru, am one of the Sages... And... Your power to fight together with the Sages makes you the Hero of Time! The Hero of Time, chosen by the Master Sword! Keep my spirit with you... And, find the power of the other Sages and add their might to your own!|Rauru|OoT}}</ref>


In order to awaken all of the Sages, Link must keep returning to the Temple of Time to use the Pedestal of Time to travel in time back and forth seven years.<ref>{{Cite|In order to awaken all the other Sages, you must become even more powerful. You must travel over mountains...under water...and even through time... If you want to return to your original time, return the Master Sword to the Pedestal of Time. By doing this, you will travel back in time seven years...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref> To help him with this, Princess Zelda, disguised as [[Sheik]], teaches the young hero the [[Prelude of Light]], a melody that he can play on his ocarina to quickly return to the Temple of Time any time he wishes.<ref>{{Cite|The time will come when you will have to return here quickly... I will teach this to you for when that time comes... The song to return you to the Temple of Time... The Prelude of Light...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref>
{{Term|TPHD|Link}} eventually returns to the {{Term|TPHD|Sacred Grove}} in search of the {{Term|TPHD|Mirror Shard|link}} stolen by {{Term|TPHD|Zant}}. The {{Term|TPHD|Mirror Shard}} is located within the {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time}} in the distant past and in order to find it, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} must plunge the {{Term|TPHD|Master Sword}} back into its {{Term|TPHD|Pedestal of the Master Sword|display=Pedestal}} to remove a statue blocking the {{Term|TPHD|Door of Time|link}}. Upon doing so and passing through the {{Term|TPHD|Door of Time}}, he is transported to a time in which the {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time}} stands at its most glorious splendor. By inserting the {{Term|TPHD|Master Sword}} back into its {{Term|TPHD|Pedestal of the Master Sword|display=Pedestal}}, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} is able to enter the {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time (Dungeon)|link}} proper.


When Link has successfully awakened his [[Saria|childhood friend]], the [[Darunia|leader of the Gorons]], the [[Princess Ruto|Zora princess]], [[Impa|Princess Zelda's nanny]] and the [[Nabooru|female leader of the Gerudo theives]] as the new Sages, only one remains. Rauru advises him to go to the Temple of Time and meet with someone who is waiting for him there.<ref>{{Cite|Link, the hero! Finally, all of us, the six Sages, have been awakened! The time for the final showdown with the King of Evil has come! Before that, though, you should meet the one who is waiting for you... The one who is waiting for you at the Temple of Time...|Rauru|OoT}}</ref> Here, Link meets Sheik, who reveals himself to be Princess Zelda as well as the seventh Sage.<ref>{{Cite|And the other, who holds the Triforce of Wisdom...is the seventh Sage, who is destined to be the leader of them all...It is I, the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> After explaining the reason behind her hiding and her motives, the princess asks for Link's help one last time to defeat Ganondorf and grants him the [[Light Arrow|Light Arrows]], the only weapon that can penetrate the evil king's defenses.<ref>{{Cite|Link... In order to do this, I need your courage again. Please protect me while I do my part. And here is a weapon that can penetrate the Evil King's defenses... The power given to the chosen ones... The sacred Arrow of Light!!!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref>
==={{SS|-}}===
The {{Term|SSHD|Temple of Time}} is a large, open-roofed {{Term|SSHD|Temple|link}} at the {{Term|SSHD|Desert Gorge|link}} in the {{Term|SSHD|Lanayru Desert|link}}. It is connected to the {{Term|SSHD|Lanayru Mining Facility|link}} where {{Plural|SSHD|Timeshift Stone|link}} were processed for the {{Term|SSHD|Hylia|link|display=Goddess Hylia}}. A gigantic stone carving of the {{Term|SSHD|Hylian Crest|link}} with a {{Term|SSHD|Triforce|link}} above it sits at the back of the {{Term|SSHD|Temple of Time}}. A device intended for traveling between time periods known as a {{Term|SSHD|Gate of Time|link}} can be found in front of this {{Term|SSHD|Hylian Crest|display=Crest}}, flanked by {{Term|SSHD|Loftwing|link}} statues.


Upon defeating Ganondorf and being sent back in time seven years by a guilt-stricken Princess Zelda to relive the years of his childhood that he missed, Link leaves the Master Sword behind in its pedestal in the temple and steps out into what will be a [[Zelda Timeline#Child Timeline|new history]] caused by his foreknowledge of the future.
After purifying herself in the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Spring|link}} and {{Term|SSHD|Earth Spring|link}}, {{Term|SSHD|Zelda|link}} is taken to the {{Term|SSHD|Temple of Time}} to keep her safe and out of {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim|link}}'s reach. At some point after her arrival, the entrance to the {{Term|SSHD|Temple of Time|display=Temple}} was destroyed in an explosion,<ref>{{Cite|Good to see you, bud! Seems like you pop up everywhere! Though I am one to talk... Anyway, bud, there is something I am dying to tell you. It is the discovery of the century! This is a sacred place known as the {{Color|SSHD Blue|Temple of Time}}. I could not believe my eyes when I saw a {{Color|SSHD Red|human who lives on the legendary Isle of the Goddess}}! It wore clothes just like the ones written about in the ancient manuscripts! And it looked just like you, bud! It came with another person...and they entered the temple! I wanted to chase after them... But then there was an explosion all of a sudden! And the entrance... Well, you can see for yourself, bud. I do not think we are getting past this mess. I just wish we could find out what is happening on the other side!|Gorko|SSHD}}</ref> making the {{Term|SSHD|Lanayru Mining Facility}} the only means of accessing the {{Term|SSHD|Temple of Time|display=Temple}} by foot.<ref>{{Cite|This is the {{Color|SSHD Blue|Temple of Time}}. Within it is the sacred {{Color|SSHD Blue|Gate of Time}} made by the goddess, bzzt. It's my job to patrol outside the temple, vrrm! If you want to reach the Gate of Time, you will need to pass through that door, bzzap. Huh? You need another way in, phoo-weep? Well, {{Color|SSHD Blue|Lanayru Mining Facility}} and the {{Color|SSHD Blue|Temple of Time}} {{Color|SSHD Red|are connected underground}}, dzzt. Lanayru Mining Facility is right here!|LD-301 Series|SSHD}}</ref> Before {{Term|SSHD|Impa}} and {{Term|SSHD|Zelda}} can make their escape by passing through the {{Term|SSHD|Gate of Time}}, {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim}} breaks through the rubble and attacks {{Term|SSHD|Impa}}'s barrier. However, {{Term|SSHD|Link}} arrives at this moment and offers his aid, allowing {{Term|SSHD|Impa}} and the {{Term|SSHD|Reborn Goddess Hylia|link}} a chance to escape to the distant past. Before they leave, {{Term|SSHD|Zelda}} gives {{Term|SSHD|Link}} the {{Term|SSHD|Goddess's Harp|link}},<ref>{{Cite|Link, here! You'll need this where you're going.|Zelda|SSHD}}</ref> a necessary tool to activate the second {{Term|SSHD|Gate of Time}} in the {{Term|SSHD|Sealed Temple|link}} in the {{Term|SSHD|Faron Province|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Link! You must go now. Return to the old woman at the Sealed Grounds. Tell her what happened here. She will know where you must go!|Impa|SSHD}}</ref> As they escape, {{Term|SSHD|Impa}} leaves behind a magical {{Term|SSHD|Bomb|link}} to destroy the {{Term|SSHD|Gate of Time}} behind them, preventing {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim}} from following them. Frustrated by this loss, {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim}} prepares his retreat, threatening to torture {{Term|SSHD|Link}} the next time they meet.<ref>{{Cite|Now you've done it, Link. I blame myself. I should have reprimanded you the last time we met, but instead I was...soft. I'd take pleasure in punishing you, but I have no time for recreation. But next time, I'll do more than just beat you senseless. I'll make the affair so excruciating, you'll deafen yourself with the shrill sound of your own screams.|Ghirahim|SSHD}}</ref>


===''Twilight Princess''===
Two {{Plural|SSHD|Blue Rupee|link}} can be found atop the pillars surrounding the {{Term|SSHD|Gate of Time}}.
{{Main|Temple of Time (Twilight Princess)}}
[[File:Temple of Time 2.jpg|The main hall of the Temple of Time, as seen in the past|thumb|right|250px]]
In the [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Twilight|Era of Twilight]], the Temple of Time has fallen into decay, becoming a complex of unidentifiable ruins still located in the [[Faron Woods]], in an area deep within the [[Sacred Grove]].<ref>{{Cite|Do you know about the far side of this deep gorge? Some say there is an ancient temple deep in the woods that guards a sacred power.|Rusl|TP}}</ref> Its existence is now known to few simply as a legend of an ancient temple deep within the woods, tied to the early history of Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|The ancestors of the Hylians created the temple... Signs of their civilization--ancient, but very sophisticated--are everywhere.|Rusl|TP}}</ref> The only thing that remains in place is the Pedestal of Time, where the Master Sword rests.


When Link briefly thrusts the Master Sword into the Pedestal of Time in the Sacred Grove, a statue that was blocking a nearby door is immediately removed. Entering through this door takes the hero an undisclosed amount of time into the past and allows him to explore the temple before it fell into deep ruin.
===={{Plural|SSHD|Animal}}====
{{Gallery List|Animals
|SS= Lanayru Ant, Sand Cicada
}}


In the past, the Temple of Time is virtually identical to how it appears during the events of ''Ocarina of Time'', with the exception of the missing Spiritual Stones altar. When the Master Sword is thrust into its pedestal, a blue staircase appears that can be used to reach the back window of the room, which grants access a previously hidden part of the temple that appears to be entirely separate from the kingdom of Hyrule itself. This new section of the temple acts as a [[dungeon]] from where Link can find the [[Dominion Rod]] and a missing piece of the fractured [[Mirror of Twilight]]. By stepping back through the temple's main entrance, Link is taken back to the present.
===={{Plural|SSHD|Treasure}}====
{{clear}}
{{Gallery List|Treasures
|SS= Amber Relic
}}


=== ''Link's Crossbow Training'' ===
==={{BotW|-}}===
{{Ambig|start}}
The {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}} is a large complex near the center of the {{Term|BotW|Great Plateau|link}}. It resembles its form from the {{Term|BotW|Era of the Hero of Time|link}}, with several alterations. The grounds leading up to the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}} proper host three abbeys placed in a triangular formation, each marked with crests dedicated to one of the {{Plural|BotW|Golden Goddess|link}}. According to the {{Term|BotW|Old Man|link}}, the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}} was where many sacred ceremonies were held, but it was abandoned after the destruction of {{Term|BotW|Hyrule Kingdom|link}} during the second {{Term|BotW|Great Calamity|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|That temple there... Long ago, it was the site of many sacred ceremonies. Ever since the decline of the kingdom 100 years ago, it has sat abandoned, in a state of decay.|Old Man|BotW}}</ref> In the past, it was connected to the {{Term|BotW|Great Plateau}}'s {{Term|BotW|Eastern Abbey|link}} by a road on its eastern side, though this road has been destroyed. At the back of the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}} there is a large {{Term|BotW|Goddess Statue|link}} surrounded by six smaller {{Plural|BotW|Goddess Statue}}. {{Term|BotW|Link}} can pray at this {{Term|BotW|Goddess Statue}} and exchange four {{Plural|BotW|Spirit Orb|link}} for either a {{Term|BotW|Heart Container|link}} or a {{Term|BotW|Stamina Vessel|link}}. To either side of the {{Term|BotW|Goddess Statue}} are two {{Plural|BotW|Tombstone|link}} belonging to unknown decedents. On the rear side of the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}} there is a symbol of the {{Term|BotW|Triforce|link}} bearing the {{Term|BotW|Crest of Din|link|display=Crests of Din}}, {{Term|BotW|Crest of Nayru|link|display=Nayru}}, and {{Term|BotW|Crest of Farore|link|display=Farore}}.
The '''Temple of Time''' appears in two stages of {{LCT}}. The first appearance in [[Link's Crossbow Training#Stage 7|Stage 7]] is a '''Ranger Mode Level''' in which Link's objective is to tour the temple and slay the [[Lizalfos]]. Only a few rooms and hallways of the Temple of Time are used in this game. In addition the Lizalfos, [[Keese]], and [[Beamos]] will also be found attacking Link. The second appearance of the temple, in [[Link's Crossbow Training#Stage 8|Stage 8]], takes place in a single room within. In this room, Link battles a Darknut.
{{Ambig|end}}


=== ''Breath of the Wild'' ===
[[File:BotW King Rhoam Introduction.png|thumb|right|240px|{{Term|BotW|King Rhoam}} revealing himself to {{Term|BotW|Link}} at the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}}]]
[[File:TempleofTime BotW.png|The ruined Temple of Time, located in the [[Great Plateau]]|thumb|right|250px]]
When {{Term|BotW|Link}} successfully retrieves four {{Plural|BotW|Spirit Orb}} from the four {{Plural|BotW|Ancient Shrine|link}} atop the {{Term|BotW|Great Plateau}}, he is visited by the {{Term|BotW|Old Man}}.<ref>{{Cite|With this, you have now acquired all of the {{Color|BotW Blue|Spirit Orbs}} from the shrines on this plateau.|Old Man|BotW}}<br/>{{Cite|Oho ho! Extraordinary!|Old Man|BotW}}<br/>{{Cite|That means...it is finally time. Link, it is finally time for me to tell you everything. But first...|Old Man|BotW}}</ref> The {{Term|BotW|Old Man}} tells {{Term|BotW|Link}} to draw imaginary lines between the {{Plural|BotW|Ancient Shrine}} and to meet him where those lines cross.<ref>{{Cite|Imagine an X on your map, with the four shrines as the end points. Find the spot {{Color|BotW Red|where those lines intersect}}. I shall wait for you there.|Old Man|BotW}}</ref> This instruction guides {{Term|BotW|Link}} to the tower of the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}}'s main building, where the {{Term|BotW|Old Man}} reveals his true identity as the late {{Term|BotW|King of Hyrule|link}}, {{Term|BotW|King Rhoam|link|display=Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule}}.<ref>{{Cite|Well done there, young one! Now, then... The time has come to show you who I truly am.|Old Man|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I was King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule. I was...the last leader of Hyrule. A kingdom which no longer exists.|Old Man|BotW}}</ref> There, {{Term|BotW|King Rhoam}} tells {{Term|BotW|Link}} about the events of the {{Term|BotW|Great Calamity}} and the destruction of {{Term|BotW|Hyrule Kingdom}} by {{Term|BotW|Calamity Ganon|link}}'s hands in spite of their preparations to subvert the prophecy of ruin.<ref>{{Cite|The Great Calamity was merciless... It devastated everything in its path, lo, a century ago. It was then that my life was taken away from me. And since that time, here I have remained, in spirit form.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> He instructs {{Term|BotW|Link}} to meet with {{Term|BotW|Impa|link}} of {{Term|BotW|Kakariko Village|link}} to the west in order to gain the power necessary to destroy {{Term|BotW|Ganon|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I believe it would be quite reckless for you to head directly to the castle at this point. I suggest...that you make your way east, out to one of the villages in the wilderness.|King Rhoam|BotW}}<br/>{{Cite|Follow the road out to Kakariko Village.There you will find the elder, Impa. She will tell you more about the path that lies ahead.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Before fading away, {{Term|BotW|King Rhoam}} gifts {{Term|BotW|Link}} the {{Term|BotW|Paraglider|link}}, a tool that allows him to safely descend off of the {{Term|BotW|Great Plateau}}.<ref>{{Cite|Go on... Here is the {{Color|BotW Blue|paraglider}}, just as I promised.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</br>{{Cite|With that, you should be able to safely fly off the cliffs surrounding this area.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref>


In {{BotW}}, the Temple of Time is located in the [[Great Plateau]] in Central Hyrule, close to the game's starting location. The temple resembles its appearance in Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess, but is larger and in an extremely dilapidated state, with missing and broken windows, crumbling rooftop, and collapsed walls. Rubble is strewn around the temple's interior, and the structure appears to have been reclaimed by nature as grass can be seen growing inside, and ivy creeping up the walls. There is a statue of [[Hylia]] inside that looks like a smaller version of the [[Statue of the Goddess]]. Link is able to scale the temple structure, with a ladder on one side providing access to the roof of the building. A Traveller's Bow can be found inside a chest in a small side-chamber located near the temple's entrance.
A {{Term|BotW|Fallen Guardian}} can be found in a small pool between the lowest buildings. It can be searched for {{Plural|BotW|Ancient Material|link}}. Additionally, {{Term|BotW|Link}} can use the {{Term|BotW|Cryonis|link}} {{Term|BotW|Rune|link}} to lift it from the pool and make {{Plural|BotW|Ancient Material}} drop from its bottom. Another searchable {{Term|BotW|Fallen Guardian}} can be found in the third building with the {{Term|BotW|Crest of Din}}. Four more {{Plural|BotW|Fallen Guardian}} can be found around the base of the main building of the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time|display=Temple}}.


An expansive area of unidentified ruins are situated in front of the temple. Many [[Guardian]] remains can be found within the ruins, and outside of the temple, while a tribe of [[Bokoblins]] inhabit the area.
===={{Plural|BotW|Creature}}====
{{Gallery List|Creatures
|BotW= Common Sparrow, Hightail Lizard, Restless Cricket, Summerwing Butterfly, Sunset Firefly
}}


==Trivia==
===={{Plural|BotW|Enemy}}====
*The background music of the Temple of Time is the [[Song of Time]].
=====Normal Mode=====
*In Japanese both the [[Temple of Time#Door of Time|Door of Time]] and the [[Gate of Time]] share the same name, {{Romanize|時の扉|Toki no Tobira|Gate of Time|2}}.
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|BotW= Bokoblin [Qty:3]{{Equipment|BotW|Boko Club}}, Chuchu{{List Note|One is hidden inside a {{Term|BotW|Barrel|link}}.}}, Keese
}}
{{List Notes}}


==Theories==
{{Heading|During {{Term|BotW|Link}}'s {{Term|BotW|Divine Beast Tamer's Trial}}}}
{{Theory|start}}
{{Gallery List|Enemies
===Temple of Time/Light Temple===
|BotW= Chuchu{{List Note|One is hidden inside a {{Term|BotW|Barrel|link}}.}}, Decayed Guardian [Qty:1], Fire Keese [Qty:2], Keese [Qty:4], Keese Swarm [Qty:1]
The Light Temple, located in the Sacred Realm, is unable to be fully explored in ''Ocarina of Time'', though it is mentioned by Rauru and visited by the Hero of Time each time he frees one of the [[Sage#Ocarina of Time|Seven Sages]], in which he only visits the [[Temple of Light#Chamber of Sages|Chamber of Sages]].<ref>{{Cite|This is the Chamber of Sages, inside the Temple of Light...|Rauru|OoT}}</ref> The Temple of Time in ''Twilight Princess'' contains an entire dungeon beyond the window in the Chamber of the Master Sword, seemingly leading to a place completely separate from Hyrule. The dungeon may be the unexplored areas of the Light Temple outside the Chamber of Sages.
}}
{{List Notes}}


===Renovation===
====={{Term|BotW|Master Mode}}=====
In {{TWW}}, the Temple of Time is not shown, and the [[Master Sword]] sits in a chamber in the basement of [[Hyrule Castle]]. Because only a successor of the Hero of Time is supposed to be able to draw (and so move) the sword, and no known successor appeared prior to Hyrule's flooding, it would seem that the sword was unmoved between the events of {{OoT}} and ''Wind Waker''. In light of this, and the fact that the original Hyrule Castle was destroyed in the Adult Timeline, it is plausible that a new Hyrule Castle was built directly over the Temple of Time some time after Ganondorf's defeat, with its basement encompassing the sword's chamber. This is supported by the castle's close proximity to [[Ganon's Tower (The Wind Waker)|Ganon's Tower]], which itself is likely a rebuilt version of the [[Ganon's Castle (Ocarina of Time)|castle]] built over the original Hyrule Castle; in ''Ocarina of Time'', the Temple of Time is fairly close to the castle.
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|BotW= Blue Bokoblin [Qty:3]{{Equipment|BotW|Boko Club}}, Chuchu{{List Note|One is hidden inside a {{Term|BotW|Barrel|link}}.}}, Keese
}}
{{List Notes}}


Similarly, in {{ALttP}}, Hyrule Castle eventually becomes the site linking the [[Light World|Light]] and [[Dark World|Dark]] worlds, linking directly to the [[Pyramid of Power]]. For a multitude of reasons, the latter structure is theorized to be the Temple of Light, and if so, Hyrule Castle would therefore serve the exact purpose the Temple of Time served in ''Ocarina of Time''. This would make it likely that the two structures are really one and the same and that, by virtue of this, Hyrule Castle was built over the Temple of Time in the Downfall Timeline as well.
===={{Plural|BotW|Material}}====
{{Gallery List|Materials
|BotW= Acorn
}}


===Relocation===
===={{Plural|BotW|Treasure Chest}}====
In {{OoT}}, the Temple of Time was located in [[Castle Town]], near [[Hyrule Castle]].  But in {{TP}} later in the [[Child Timeline]], the Temple of Time is located much further to the south of Castle and Town, suggesting that one or the other was moved after the events of ''Ocarina of Time'' when Link was returned to his Child Timeline.  And considering the relative locations of landmarks in [[Hyrule]], it may be likely Castle and Town did not move north, unless most of Hyrule's other landmarks moved north as well.  This strongly suggests that the Temple of Time was dismantled and rebuilt further south in its remote [[Sacred Grove]] location in [[Faron Woods]].  Because this Faron Temple of Time existed during the time of the [[Hero of Time]], this suggests that the relocation may have happened very quickly within the Hero of Time's lifetime.
{{Treasure Chests|game= BotW
|-
| Stone Chest
| Hylian Trousers
| Inside the second building leading to the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time|display=Temple}} proper
|-
| Stone Chest
| Traveler's Bow{{List Note/BotW/Treasure Chest}}
| To the right of the entrance inside the main building
|-
| Stone Chest
| Soldier's Bow{{List Note/BotW/Treasure Chest|-}}
| Inside the tower of the main building
}}
{{List Notes}}


Considering [[Ganon]]'s deception of the [[King of Hyrule]] and destruction of Castle and Town early in the [[Adult Timeline]] and [[Fallen Hero Timeline]] (before the two timelines branched) and the successful assault against Ganon early in the Child Timeline, the Temple of Time's highly accessible location in Town may have been deemed too vulnerable to future attacks, and its new Sacred Grove location was chosen (at least in part) ''because'' it was so remote and hard to reach by humans.  Alternatively, the Temple of Time may have been ''destroyed'' early in the Child Timeline, rather than merely having been dismantled.  The Sacred Grove's sacredness may have factored into the relocation decision, as it may have been sacred not because of the relocation of the Temple, but already sacred because it may have been the site of the old [[Sealed Temple]] atop the [[Sealed Grounds]] in {{SS}}.
===={{Plural|BotW|Korok Seed}}====
{{Korok Seeds|game= BotW
|-
| Temple of Time
| Leaves with Fairy Dust
| At the tip of the spire on top of the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}}'s tower
}}


And because the Sacred Grove seems to have the same role as the [[Lost Woods]] and is apparently home to the same [[Skull Kid]] who befriended the Hero of Time, it is furthermore possible that the relocated Temple of Time was built on the site of the old [[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Forest Temple]], or not far from it.
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{TotK Quest/Container|width= 41em|
{{TotK Quest
|name= Legend of the Great Sky Island
|type= Side Adventure
|giver= [[Steward Construct]]
|location= [[Great Sky Island]]
}}
{{TotK Quest
|name= The Shrine Explorer
|type= Side Quest
|giver= [[Rauru]]
|location= [[Shrine of Light]]
}}
{{TotK Quest
|name= To the Kingdom of Hyrule
|type= Main Quest
|giver= [[Zelda|Zelda's Voice]]
|location= Temple of Time
}}
}}
[[File:TotK Temple of Time Era of Myth.png|thumb|right|320px|The {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time}} on the {{Term|TotK|Great Plateau}} during the {{Term|TotK|Era of Myth}}]]
The {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time}} is a large tower on the north side of the {{Term|TotK|Great Sky Island|link}} in the {{Term|TotK|Central Hyrule Sky|link}}. The {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time Ruins}}, originally known as the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}} in {{BotW}}, can also be found on the {{Term|TotK|Great Plateau|link}}.


This theory stands in contrast to the [[Master Sword]]'s location in {{ALttP}} in the Fallen Hero Timeline, which probably ''was'' the location of Castle Town's Temple of Time, near where the previous Castle and Town stood before Ganon destroyed them.
During the {{Term|TotK|Era of Myth|link}}, the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time}} was located on the {{Term|TotK|Great Plateau}} where the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time Ruins}} would later be constructed.
{{Theory|end}}
 
===={{Plural|TotK|Creature}}====
{{Gallery List|Creatures
|TotK= Restless Cricket
}}
 
===={{Plural|TotK|Enemy}}====
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|TotK= Soldier Construct I [Qty:1]{{Equipment|TotK|Rusty Broadsword}}{{Equipment|TotK|Old Wooden Shield}}
}}
 
===={{Plural|TotK|Treasure Chest}}====
{{Treasure Chests|game= TotK
|-
| Stone Chest
| Ancient Hero's Aspect
| 0453, -0765, 1469
| Behind the {{Term|TotK|Goddess Statue|link}}<br/>Only appears during the {{Term|TotK|Side Quest|link}} "{{Term|TotK|The Shrine Explorer|link}}"
}}
 
===={{Plural|TotK|Korok Seed}}====
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==Other Appearances==
==={{OoT|-}} (Himekawa)===
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==={{LCT|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
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{{Main|Temple of Time: Ranger, Darknut Battle}}
The {{Term|LCT|Temple of Time}} appears in two [[Stages in Link's Crossbow Training|Stages]] in {{LCT}}. In Level 7 Stage 3, "{{Term|LCT|Temple of Time: Ranger|link}}", {{Term|LCT|Link}} must travel through part of the {{Term|LCT|Temple of Time|display=Temple}} defeating {{Plural|LCT|Lizalfos|link}}. In Level 8 Stage 3, "{{Term|LCT|Darknut Battle|link}}", {{Term|LCT|Link}} must defeat a {{Term|LCT|Darknut|link}}.
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===''Zelda HD Experience''===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:Zelda Wii U Tech Demo.jpg|thumb|right|{{Term|Zelda HD Experience|Link}} fighting {{Term|Zelda HD Experience|Armogohma}} in the {{Term|Zelda HD Experience|Temple of Time}} from the ''Zelda HD Experience'']]
{{Stub|Zelda HD Experience}}
The {{Term|Zelda HD Experience|Temple of Time}} is the setting of the ''[[Zelda HD Experience]]''. {{Term|Zelda HD Experience|Link}} is shown walking through it until {{Term|Zelda HD Experience|Armogohma|link}} appears and attacks. This version of the {{Term|Zelda HD Experience|Temple of Time}} is based on the one from {{TP}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{HWAoC|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
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{{Main|The Great Plateau}}
The {{Term|HWAoC|Temple of Time}} appears in its whole state during "{{Term|HWAoC|The Great Plateau|link}}" {{Term|HWAoC|Scenario|link}}. The abbeys leading up to the {{Term|HWAoC|Temple of Time|display=Temple}} proper each bear a triangular shape representing the three pieces of the {{Term|HWAoC|Triforce|link}} and bearing the {{Term|HWAoC|Crest of Farore|link|display=Crests of Farore}}, {{Term|HWAoC|Crest of Nayru|link|display=Nayru}}, and {{Term|HWAoC|Crest of Din|link|display=Din}}. The interior of the {{Term|HWAoC|Temple of Time}} is decorated with a red carpet and {{Plural|HWAoC|Chandelier|link}}.
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==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
 
===Other Names===
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Templeoftimeinside2.jpg|The chamber of the Master Sword in ''Ocarina of Time'', also the gateway between Hyrule and the Sacred Realm
File:OoT Temple of Time Interior.png|The interior of the {{Term|OoT|Temple of Time}} from {{OoT|-}}
File:TempleofTime.jpg|The outside of the Temple of Time, as seen in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Templeoftimeinside2.jpg|The chamber of the {{Term|OoT|Master Sword}} from {{OoT|-}}
File:Temple of Time 4.jpg|The entrance to the chamber of the Pedestal of Time in ''Twilight Princess''
File:Temple of Time 4.jpg|The entrance to the chamber of the {{Term|TP|Pedestal of Time}} from {{TP|-}}
File:Temple of Time 3.jpg|The chamber of the Master Sword and the blue staircase leading to the back window in ''Twilight Princess''
File:Temple of Time 3.jpg|The chamber of the {{Term|TP|Master Sword}} and the blue staircase leading to the back window from {{TP|-}}
File:Door of Time Opening.jpg|Link standing in front of the Door of Time in ''Twilight Princess''
File:BotW Temple of Time Storm.png|{{Term|BotW|Link}} running toward the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}} in a storm from {{BotW|-}}
File:Door of Time Present.jpg|The Door of Time in its present state in ''Twilight Princess''
File:BotW Temple of Time Rooftop.png|The rooftop of the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:DoorOfTime TP.jpg|Link entering through the Door of Time in ''Twilight Princess''
File:BotW Goddess Statue.png|The {{Term|BotW|Goddess Statue}} inside the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:Door of Time Past.jpg|The Door of Time in its past state in ''Twilight Princess''
File:BotW Temple of Time Guardians.png|{{Plural|BotW|Fallen Guardian}} inside the {{Term|BotW|Temple of Time}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:TotK Temple of Time Promotional Screenshot.jpg|A promotional screenshot of the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time}} from {{TotK|-}}
File:TotK Temple of Time 2.png|The {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time}} on the {{Term|TotK|Surface}} from {{TotK|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Chamber of Stone|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Door of Time|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Great Plateau|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Great Sky Island|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Lanayru Mining Facility|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Pedestal of the Master Sword|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Sacred Grove|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Sealed Temple|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Temple of Light|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Temple of Time (Dungeon)|link|display=Temple of Time (Dungeon)}}
* {{Term|Series|Time Bell|link}}


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Latest revision as of 08:07, 1 May 2024

Not to be confused with the Temple of Time Ruins.

The Temple of Time is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][3][4][5]

Features and Overview

Ocarina of Time

During the Era of Chaos, a group of powerful sorcerers known as the Dark Interlopers waged a Battle for the Sacred Realm against the people of Hyrule to seize the Triforce.[6][7] To prevent the abuse of the Triforce, the Golden Goddesses sent the Spirits of Light to banish the Dark Interlopers into the Twilight Realm,[7] a sort of parallel world that exists "behind" the Light World.[8] The Sage of Light, Rauru, also decided to hide the Triforce within the Sacred Realm's Temple of Light. As the only entrance to the Temple of Light was through the ruins of the Sealed Temple, Rauru built a new Temple over the ruins to protect the entrance.[9]

The Temple of Time's interior from Ocarina of Time 3D

Inspired by the legends of a hero who wielded the Master Sword and traveled through Time in the distant Sky Era,[10] he chose to borrow the name of the fabled Temple of Time and used the Master Sword to seal the entrance to the Sacred Realm as it could not be touched by evil hands and could only be drawn from the Pedestal of the Master Sword by those deemed worthy.[10] The Master Sword was then sealed behind the Door of Time, which could only be opened with the three Spiritual Stones and the Ocarina of Time.[11] The Kingdom of Hyrule was established by the descendants of the reborn Goddess Hylia to protect the secret of the Triforce's whereabouts, and Hyrule Castle was built close to the Temple of Time in order to keep watch over it.[11]

Centuries later during the Era of the Hero of Time, the Gerudo King Ganondorf learned of the existence of the Sacred Realm and pretended to serve the Royal Family of Hyrule in order to discover its entrance.[12] Princess Zelda began to have ominous dreams warning her of Ganondorf's impending betrayal yet also promising a hero would appear in the form of a boy from the Kokiri Forest.[13][14] When Link appears to her with the Spiritual Stone of the Forest, she recognizes him as the hero from her dreams and tasks him with the responsibility of collecting the Spiritual Stones to keep them out of Ganondorf's hands.[14] However, Ganondorf notices their plan and begins to watch Link.[15]

After Link successfully recovers the remaining two Spiritual Stones, Ganondorf attacks and seizes Hyrule Castle, forcing Princess Zelda to flee with the Ocarina of Time.[16] Link and Princess Zelda encounter each other once more as she is fleeing Hyrule Castle Town, where she throws the Ocarina to him in desperation.[16] Taking the three Spiritual Stones and the Ocarina of Time to the Temple of Time, Link opens the Door of Time and draws the Master Sword from its Pedestal.[16] However, because Link has the body of a child, he is not strong enough to wield the Sword, and so the Master Sword casts Link into a deep sleep to allow his body to grow.[17]

Ganondorf recognizes this as his opportunity to enter the Sacred Realm unopposed and follows Link inside.[17] With Link unable to stop him, Ganondorf lays his hands on the Triforce.[16] However, this unintentionally causes it to split apart because Ganondorf's heart was wicked and imbalanced.[18] The Triforce of Wisdom and Triforce of Courage chose Princess Zelda and Link respectively as their rightful hosts, while only Triforce of Power was left for Ganondorf to claim.[16]

The Temple of Time in the Adult Era from Ocarina of Time 3D

After Link reawakens seven years later, Ganondorf begins to watch him in the hopes that the fugitive Princess Zelda will reveal herself. Princess Zelda disguises herself as a young Sheikah man named Sheik, who meets with Link inside the Temple of Time to help guide him to the various Temples across Hyrule.[17][19] Sheik also teaches Link the "Prelude of Light" in the Temple of Time after he frees the Sage of the Forest from the Forest Temple.

Eventually, Link awakens the remaining members of the Seven Sages and returns to the Temple of Time where Sheik reveals his identity as the itinerant Princess Zelda, the leader of the Seven Sages.[20] She does this to draw Ganondorf into the Sacred Realm where the three wielders of the Triforce would do battle.[20] To help Link in his destined fight against Ganondorf, she gives him the Light Arrows. However, Ganondorf quickly learns of her presence and traps her within a magic crystal, stealing her away to his Castle and beckoning Link to face him.[21]

Depending on the outcome of the fated battle, different things happen within the Temple of Time. If Link falls in battle to Ganondorf, the Gerudo King steals the Triforce of Courage and Wisdom, transforming into the Demon King Ganon and forcing the Seven Sages to seal him within the Sacred Realm.[22] An Imprisoning War eventually breaks out over entrance to the Sacred Realm as people find their way into the Sacred Realm only to be transformed into Monsters by the Darkness inside.[23] The King of Hyrule orders for the Sacred Realm to be sealed once more, only for an army of Monsters under the command of Ganon to spring from the Realm and wage war against Hyrule.[23] At the great cost of many lives, the Seven Sages seal the Sacred Realm.[23] This order of events eventually leads to the decline of Hyrule and the events of A Link to the Past.[23]

In another reality in the Adult Era, Link succeeds against Ganondorf and the Seven Sages seal him away in a void within the Sacred Realm.[24] Princess Zelda then uses the Ocarina of Time to return Link to his own time and places the Master Sword back into its Pedestal, sealing the Door of Time once more.[25] This order of events leads to the Era without a Hero and the events of The Wind Waker.

Having returned to his own time in the Child Era, Link awakens in the Temple of Time to a time before the Master Sword is drawn from its Pedestal.[26] Link meets with Princess Zelda in this new Timeline to warn her of Ganondorf's plan.[26] Fearing this possible future, Princess Zelda sends Link away with the Ocarina of Time so that the Door of Time can never be opened.[26] This order of events leads to the events of Majora's Mask and eventually the Twilight Era after the Failed Execution of Ganondorf.

The Temple of Time was constructed much like a cathedral. Inside, there is a Triforce Warp with the symbol representing Light. Link can Warp to this by playing the "Prelude of Light" on the Ocarina of Time. In Ocarina of Time 3D, a Sheikah Stone meant to guide Link with Visions can be found inside the Temple of Time. Outside the Temple, Link can find four Gossip Stones. If the game is saved while Link is outside of a Dungeon in the Adult Era, he will appear inside the Temple of Time when the game is reloaded.

Animals

Child Era (Night)
Ocarina of TimeOcarina of Time 3D

Twilight Princess

Main articles: Chamber of Stone and Temple of Time (Dungeon)
The Temple of Time at its height of glory

The Temple of Time from the Child Era is eventually abandoned and rots away with time.[27] The grounds where the Temple of Time stood are eventually claimed by nature and become the Sacred Grove. However, the Master Sword remains in its Pedestal, waiting for a hero to claim it. Signs of the civilization from the Era of the Hero of Time remain and inspire adventurers like Rusl to seek them out.[28]

After Zant places a curse on Link by trapping him in his Wolf form with the Shadow Crystal, Princess Zelda reveals the location of the Master Sword which can purge the evil curse. Link travels to the Sacred Grove with Midna on his back to find the Sword. Upon locating the Master Sword, Link touches it and is cleansed of his curse, transforming back into a Human with the Master Sword in hand.

Link eventually returns to the Sacred Grove in search of the Mirror Shard stolen by Zant. The Mirror Shard is located within the Temple of Time in the distant past and in order to find it, Link must plunge the Master Sword back into its Pedestal to remove a statue blocking the Door of Time. Upon doing so and passing through the Door of Time, he is transported to a time in which the Temple of Time stands at its most glorious splendor. By inserting the Master Sword back into its Pedestal, Link is able to enter the Temple of Time proper.

Skyward Sword

The Temple of Time is a large, open-roofed Temple at the Desert Gorge in the Lanayru Desert. It is connected to the Lanayru Mining Facility where Timeshift Stones were processed for the Goddess Hylia. A gigantic stone carving of the Hylian Crest with a Triforce above it sits at the back of the Temple of Time. A device intended for traveling between time periods known as a Gate of Time can be found in front of this Crest, flanked by Loftwing statues.

After purifying herself in the Skyview Spring and Earth Spring, Zelda is taken to the Temple of Time to keep her safe and out of Ghirahim's reach. At some point after her arrival, the entrance to the Temple was destroyed in an explosion,[29] making the Lanayru Mining Facility the only means of accessing the Temple by foot.[30] Before Impa and Zelda can make their escape by passing through the Gate of Time, Ghirahim breaks through the rubble and attacks Impa's barrier. However, Link arrives at this moment and offers his aid, allowing Impa and the Reborn Goddess Hylia a chance to escape to the distant past. Before they leave, Zelda gives Link the Goddess's Harp,[31] a necessary tool to activate the second Gate of Time in the Sealed Temple in the Faron Province.[32] As they escape, Impa leaves behind a magical Bomb to destroy the Gate of Time behind them, preventing Ghirahim from following them. Frustrated by this loss, Ghirahim prepares his retreat, threatening to torture Link the next time they meet.[33]

Two Blue Rupees can be found atop the pillars surrounding the Gate of Time.

Animals

Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD

Treasures

Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD

Breath of the Wild

The Temple of Time is a large complex near the center of the Great Plateau. It resembles its form from the Era of the Hero of Time, with several alterations. The grounds leading up to the Temple of Time proper host three abbeys placed in a triangular formation, each marked with crests dedicated to one of the Golden Goddesses. According to the Old Man, the Temple of Time was where many sacred ceremonies were held, but it was abandoned after the destruction of Hyrule Kingdom during the second Great Calamity.[34] In the past, it was connected to the Great Plateau's Eastern Abbey by a road on its eastern side, though this road has been destroyed. At the back of the Temple of Time there is a large Goddess Statue surrounded by six smaller Goddess Statues. Link can pray at this Goddess Statue and exchange four Spirit Orbs for either a Heart Container or a Stamina Vessel. To either side of the Goddess Statue are two Tombstones belonging to unknown decedents. On the rear side of the Temple of Time there is a symbol of the Triforce bearing the Crests of Din, Nayru, and Farore.

King Rhoam revealing himself to Link at the Temple of Time

When Link successfully retrieves four Spirit Orbs from the four Ancient Shrines atop the Great Plateau, he is visited by the Old Man.[35] The Old Man tells Link to draw imaginary lines between the Ancient Shrines and to meet him where those lines cross.[36] This instruction guides Link to the tower of the Temple of Time's main building, where the Old Man reveals his true identity as the late King of Hyrule, Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule.[37][38] There, King Rhoam tells Link about the events of the Great Calamity and the destruction of Hyrule Kingdom by Calamity Ganon's hands in spite of their preparations to subvert the prophecy of ruin.[39] He instructs Link to meet with Impa of Kakariko Village to the west in order to gain the power necessary to destroy Ganon.[40] Before fading away, King Rhoam gifts Link the Paraglider, a tool that allows him to safely descend off of the Great Plateau.[41]

A Fallen Guardian can be found in a small pool between the lowest buildings. It can be searched for Ancient Materials. Additionally, Link can use the Cryonis Rune to lift it from the pool and make Ancient Materials drop from its bottom. Another searchable Fallen Guardian can be found in the third building with the Crest of Din. Four more Fallen Guardians can be found around the base of the main building of the Temple.

Creatures

Enemies

Normal Mode
  1. ↑ One is hidden inside a Barrel.

During Link's Divine Beast Tamer's Trial

  1. ↑ One is hidden inside a Barrel.
Master Mode
  1. ↑ One is hidden inside a Barrel.

Materials

Treasure Chests

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

Inside the second building leading to the Temple proper

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

To the right of the entrance inside the main building

Treasure Chest
Contents
Notes

Inside the tower of the main building

Treasure ChestContentsNotes

Inside the second building leading to the Temple proper

To the right of the entrance inside the main building

Inside the tower of the main building

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The contents of this Treasure Chest may be different or may have a random Weapon Bonus depending on the amount of Experience gained. Refer to World Level for more information.

Korok Seeds

Korok
Type

Leaves with Fairy Dust
Notes

At the tip of the spire on top of the Temple of Time's tower

KorokTypeNotes

Leaves with Fairy Dust

At the tip of the spire on top of the Temple of Time's tower

Tears of the Kingdom

Related Quests

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Side Quest
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The Temple of Time on the Great Plateau during the Era of Myth

The Temple of Time is a large tower on the north side of the Great Sky Island in the Central Hyrule Sky. The Temple of Time Ruins, originally known as the Temple of Time in Breath of the Wild, can also be found on the Great Plateau.

During the Era of Myth, the Temple of Time was located on the Great Plateau where the Temple of Time Ruins would later be constructed.

Creatures

Enemies

Treasure Chests

Treasure Chest
Contents
Coordinates
0453, -0765, 1469
Notes

Behind the Goddess Statue
Only appears during the Side Quest "The Shrine Explorer"

Treasure ChestContentsCoordinatesNotes
0453, -0765, 1469

Behind the Goddess Statue
Only appears during the Side Quest "The Shrine Explorer"

Korok Seeds

Korok
Type

Ascend Challenge
Coordinates
0464, -0881, 1418
Notes

Underneath the stairway to the Temple of Time

KorokTypeCoordinatesNotes

Ascend Challenge
0464, -0881, 1418

Underneath the stairway to the Temple of Time

Other Appearances

Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information
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Link's Crossbow Training

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Main articles: Temple of Time: Ranger and Darknut Battle

The Temple of Time appears in two Stages in Link's Crossbow Training. In Level 7 Stage 3, "Temple of Time: Ranger", Link must travel through part of the Temple defeating Lizalfos. In Level 8 Stage 3, "Darknut Battle", Link must defeat a Darknut.

Zelda HD Experience

Non-Canon Information
Link fighting Armogohma in the Temple of Time from the Zelda HD Experience
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The Temple of Time is the setting of the Zelda HD Experience. Link is shown walking through it until Armogohma appears and attacks. This version of the Temple of Time is based on the one from Twilight Princess.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

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Main article: The Great Plateau

The Temple of Time appears in its whole state during "The Great Plateau" Scenario. The abbeys leading up to the Temple proper each bear a triangular shape representing the three pieces of the Triforce and bearing the Crests of Farore, Nayru, and Din. The interior of the Temple of Time is decorated with a red carpet and Chandeliers.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • 時の神殿 (Toki no Shinden) (OoT | SSHD)[44][45]
  • 時(とき)の神(しん)殿(でん)跡(あと) (Toki no Shinden Ato) (BotW)
  • とき時のしんでん神殿 (TotK)
  • Same as English.
  • Temple of Time Ruins
  •  
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
  • 時之神殿 (Shí zhī shéndiàn) (SSHD)
  • 時之神殿 (Shí Zhī Shéndiàn) (TotK)
  •  
  •  
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
  • 时间神殿 (Shíjiān shéndiàn) (OoT)[46]
  • 时之神殿 (Shí zhī shéndiàn) (SSHD)
  • 时之神殿 (Shí Zhī Shéndiàn) (TotK)
  •  
  •  
  •  
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Tempel des Tijds (SSHD | BotW)[48][49]Same as English.
Canada
FrenchCA
Temple du Temps (TotK) 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
  • Ruines de temple du Temps (BotW)
  • Temple du Temps (TotK)
  • Ruins of the Temple of Time
  •  
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Zitadelle der Zeit (OoT | OoT3D | BotW)
  • Tempel der Zeit (TotK)
  • Citadel of Time
  •  
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Santuario del Tempio (OoT | OoT3D)[42][43]
  • Santuario del tempo (BotW | TotK)
  • Sanctuary of Time
  • Sanctuary of Time
The Republic of Korea
Korean
시간의 신전 (TotK) 
The Russian Federation
Russian
Храм Времени (Khram Vremeni) (BotW)Same as English.
Latin America
SpanishLA
Templo del Tiempo (BotW)[47]Same as English.
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Templo del Tiempo (BotW | TotK)Same as English.
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Other Names

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Name
Time Temple[50]
Applies to
Ocarina of Time
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Perfect Guide by Versus Books

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Time Temple[50]
Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Perfect Guide by Versus Books

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Gallery

  • The interior of the Temple of Time from Ocarina of Time

    The interior of the Temple of Time from Ocarina of Time

  • The chamber of the Master Sword from Ocarina of Time

    The chamber of the Master Sword from Ocarina of Time

  • The entrance to the chamber of the Pedestal of the Master Sword from Twilight Princess

    The entrance to the chamber of the Pedestal of the Master Sword from Twilight Princess

  • The chamber of the Master Sword and the blue staircase leading to the back window from Twilight Princess

    The chamber of the Master Sword and the blue staircase leading to the back window from Twilight Princess

  • Link running toward the Temple of Time in a storm from Breath of the Wild

    Link running toward the Temple of Time in a storm from Breath of the Wild

  • The rooftop of the Temple of Time from Breath of the Wild

    The rooftop of the Temple of Time from Breath of the Wild

  • The Goddess Statue inside the Temple of Time from Breath of the Wild

    The Goddess Statue inside the Temple of Time from Breath of the Wild

  • Fallen Guardians inside the Temple of Time from Breath of the Wild

    Fallen Guardians inside the Temple of Time from Breath of the Wild

  • A promotional screenshot of the Temple of Time from Tears of the Kingdom

    A promotional screenshot of the Temple of Time from Tears of the Kingdom

  • The Temple of Time on the Surface from Tears of the Kingdom

    The Temple of Time on the Surface from Tears of the Kingdom

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References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 26 (OoT | OoT3D | TP | TPHD)
  2. ↑ "Temple of Time" — Map (Skyward Sword HD)
  3. ↑ "Temple of Time" — Map (Breath of the Wild)
  4. ↑ "Temple of Time" — Map (Tears of the Kingdom)
  5. ↑ "A father and daughter reunite within the Temple of Time. Tears of joy flow easily from the princess, and her father looks upon her with a newfound warmth. He admits it was the relic she gave him that saved his life." — Gallery (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  6. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 24
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 30
  8. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 28
  9. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 26
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 25
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 77
  12. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 84
  13. ↑ "I had a dream... In the dream, dark storm clouds were billowing over the land of Hyrule... But suddenly, a ray of light shot out of the forest, parted the clouds, and lit up the ground... The light turned into a figure holding a green and shining stone, followed by a fairy..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time 3D)
    "I knew this was a prophecy that someone would come from the forest... Yes, I thought you might be the one..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 85
  15. ↑ "Gah 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 (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 86
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 87
  18. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 20
  19. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 88
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 89
  21. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 90
  22. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 92
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 93
  24. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 91
  25. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 122
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 110
  27. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 117
  28. ↑ "The ancestors of the Hylians created the temple... Signs of their civilization--ancient, but very sophisticated--are everywhere." — Rusl (Twilight Princess HD)
  29. ↑ "Good to see you, bud! Seems like you pop up everywhere! Though I am one to talk... Anyway, bud, there is something I am dying to tell you. It is the discovery of the century! This is a sacred place known as the Temple of Time. I could not believe my eyes when I saw a human who lives on the legendary Isle of the Goddess! It wore clothes just like the ones written about in the ancient manuscripts! And it looked just like you, bud! It came with another person...and they entered the temple! I wanted to chase after them... But then there was an explosion all of a sudden! And the entrance... Well, you can see for yourself, bud. I do not think we are getting past this mess. I just wish we could find out what is happening on the other side!" — Gorko (Skyward Sword HD)
  30. ↑ "This is the Temple of Time. Within it is the sacred Gate of Time made by the goddess, bzzt. It's my job to patrol outside the temple, vrrm! If you want to reach the Gate of Time, you will need to pass through that door, bzzap. Huh? You need another way in, phoo-weep? Well, Lanayru Mining Facility and the Temple of Time are connected underground, dzzt. Lanayru Mining Facility is right here!" — LD-301 Series (Skyward Sword HD)
  31. ↑ "Link, here! You'll need this where you're going." — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  32. ↑ "Link! You must go now. Return to the old woman at the Sealed Grounds. Tell her what happened here. She will know where you must go!" — Impa (Skyward Sword HD)
  33. ↑ "Now you've done it, Link. I blame myself. I should have reprimanded you the last time we met, but instead I was...soft. I'd take pleasure in punishing you, but I have no time for recreation. But next time, I'll do more than just beat you senseless. I'll make the affair so excruciating, you'll deafen yourself with the shrill sound of your own screams." — Ghirahim (Skyward Sword HD)
  34. ↑ "That temple there... Long ago, it was the site of many sacred ceremonies. Ever since the decline of the kingdom 100 years ago, it has sat abandoned, in a state of decay." — Old Man (Breath of the Wild)
  35. ↑ "With this, you have now acquired all of the Spirit Orbs from the shrines on this plateau." — Old Man (Breath of the Wild)
    "Oho ho! Extraordinary!" — Old Man (Breath of the Wild)
    "That means...it is finally time. Link, it is finally time for me to tell you everything. But first..." — Old Man (Breath of the Wild)
  36. ↑ "Imagine an X on your map, with the four shrines as the end points. Find the spot where those lines intersect. I shall wait for you there." — Old Man (Breath of the Wild)
  37. ↑ "Well done there, young one! Now, then... The time has come to show you who I truly am." — Old Man (Breath of the Wild)
  38. ↑ "I was King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule. I was...the last leader of Hyrule. A kingdom which no longer exists." — Old Man (Breath of the Wild)
  39. ↑ "The Great Calamity was merciless... It devastated everything in its path, lo, a century ago. It was then that my life was taken away from me. And since that time, here I have remained, in spirit form." — King Rhoam (Breath of the Wild)
  40. ↑ "I believe it would be quite reckless for you to head directly to the castle at this point. I suggest...that you make your way east, out to one of the villages in the wilderness." — King Rhoam (Breath of the Wild)
    "Follow the road out to Kakariko Village.There you will find the elder, Impa. She will tell you more about the path that lies ahead." — King Rhoam (Breath of the Wild)
  41. ↑ "Go on... Here is the paraglider, just as I promised." — King Rhoam (Breath of the Wild)
    "With that, you should be able to safely fly off the cliffs surrounding this area." — King Rhoam (Breath of the Wild)
  42. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 26
  43. ↑ "Santuario del Tempo" — N/A (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  44. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 155
  45. ↑ "ここは時の神殿といわれる場所でとても神聖な場所なんだゴロ" — Gorko (Skyward Sword HD)
  46. ↑ Ocarina of Time manual, iQue version, pg. 33
  47. ↑ "Templo del Tiempo" — Map (Breath of the Wild)
  48. ↑ "Tempel des Tijds" — N/A (Skyward Sword HD)
  49. ↑ "Tempel des Tijds" — Map (Breath of the Wild)
  50. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Perfect Guide, Versus Books, pg. 124
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