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| |name = Goron
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| |game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
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| |habitat = [[Death Mountain]], [[Goron Isle]], [[Great Sea]]
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| |members =[[Link (Goron)]], [[Baby Goron]], [[Biggoron]], [[Dangoro]], [[Darbus]], [[Darmani]], [[Darunia]], [[Gongoron]], [[Gor Amoto]], [[Gor Coron]], [[Gor Ebizo]], [[Gor Liggs]], [[Medigoron]]
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| The '''Gorons''' are a race inhabiting [[Hyrule]], [[Termina]] and several other countries. They generally live in or under mountains. Their build makes them capable of rolling down mountains like rocks. Gorons are capable of immense strength and power, and can walk through lava and withstand extreme amounts of heat. Gorons are also extremely endurable, as well as being able to roll into balls that help them get around. Beside their rock-like appearance, another notable feature is that their diet consists strictly of rocks, although it was hinted in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' that they also drink [[milk]].<ref name="Quote">{{cite|Chugging a glass of milk after soaking in the hot spring is very popular, Brother!|Goron|Twilight Princess}}</ref> Some Gorons are known to be skilled smiths, notably [[Medigoron]] and [[Biggoron]], of which the latter is responsible for creating the [[Giant's Knife]]. They are also known for harvesting [[bomb]]s from [[Bomb Flower]]s. Bombs are sometimes called the ''Goron's Special Crop''. Gorons can also become extremely large like the previously mentioned Biggoron, towering above all other races. Often, though a friendly race, Gorons are slow to trust outsiders unless they can somehow win the trust of a Goron elder by performing a feat of strength, skill or intelligence. Gorons are one of the most consistently present races throughout [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], along with [[Hylian]]s. By the time of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', other major races such as the [[Zora]], [[Kokiri]] and [[Deku]] are nowhere to be found, presumably having either evolved or have migrated.
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| ==''Ocarina of Time''==
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| [[Image:Goron.png|thumb|left|Goron from Ocarina of Time]]
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| ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' was the game which first introduced the Goron race. In ''Ocarina of Time'', the Gorons lives atop [[Death Mountain]], in [[Goron City]].<ref name="Quote">{{cite|If you want to hear more Goron gossip, head up to our city! [[Goron City]] is just a little way up [[Death Mountain Trail|the trail]]. It won't take much longer to get there, even on foot.|A Goron|OOT}}</ref> Goron City is a huge rock dome with many rooms. The city surronds a large, spinning statue (which contains a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Heart Piece]]) with its base at the bottom floor. Among the Gorons are their leader, [[Darunia]], [[Biggoron]], maker of [[Biggoron's Sword]], [[Medigoron]], Biggoron's little brother, who makes [[Giant's Knife|Giant's Knives]], and [[Link (Goron)|Link the Goron]], [[Darunia|Darunia's]] son, named after the [[Link#Hero of Time|Hero of Time]]. The Goron race holds the [[Spiritual Stones#Goron's Ruby|Goron's Ruby]], and harvested bombs.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|We've had a poor harvest of our special crop, [[Bomb Flower]]s! Starvation and hunger because of the rock shortage!|Darunia|OOT}}</ref> They feed on the rocks from [[Dodongo's Cavern]].<ref name="Quote3"></ref>
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| The Gorons were being starved due to [[Ganon|Ganondorf]] sealing the entrance to Dodongo's Cavern, the place which held the rocks that the Gorons ate. On the brink of starvation they were saved by Link who blew open the entrance to the cavern and dispatched the evil within. Link met Darunia in his throne room, and by playing [[Saria's Song]], made the leader agree to give him the Spiritual Stone, but only if he defeated [[King Dodongo]].<ref name="Quote">{{cite|The Spiritual Stone of Fire, also known as the Goron's Ruby, is our race's hidden treasure.... But hold on--I'm not going to give it to you that easily. If you want it so badly... Why don't you go destroy the monsters inside of the Dodongo's Cavern and prove you're a real man? That way, everybody will be happy again! If you do it, I will give you anything you want, even the Spiritual Stone!|Darunia|OOT}}</ref> Darunia gave Link the Goron Ruby as promised upon defeating the beast, and he set off to find the [[Zora Sapphire]]. Seven years later, the Gorons were imprisoned in the Fire Temple and awaited their deaths at the claws of [[Volvagia]]<ref name="Quote">{{cite|Everybody was taken to the Fire Temple... While my dad was out... Ganondorf's followers came and took them all away! All of them will be eaten by Volvagia!|Link (Goron)|OOT}}</ref> who had been revived by Ganondorf. With the help of Link and Darunia the Gorons were saved again and Volvagia was slain. Link received the third [[Sage Medallions|Sage Medallion]], the [[Sage Medallions#Fire Medallion|Fire Medallion]], and learned Darunia was the Sage of Fire.<ref name=Quote>{{cite|Thank you, Brother! I really appreciate what you did. I thank you on behalf of the entire [[Goron]] race! You turned out to be a real man, just as I thought you would! By the way, I, the wild Darunia, turned out to be the great [[Sage|Sage of Fire]]... Isn't that funny, Brother? Well, this must be what they call destiny. Nothing has made me happier than helping you seal the evil here! Hey, Brother, take [[Sage Medallions|this]]! This is a Medallion that contains the power of the fire spirits--and my friendship.|Darunia|Ocarina of Time}}</ref>
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| ==''Majora's Mask''==
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| [[Image:Goron Link.png|right|thumb|200px|[[Link]] as a Goron in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'']]
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| In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', the Gorons live in the [[Snowhead]] area, in the north of [[Termina]]. They include the [[Goron Elder]], the [[Baby Goron]], and, until recently, [[Darmani]]. Throughout the plot of ''Majora's Mask'', [[Link]] learns to become a Goron himself by using the [[Goron Mask]].
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| Unfortunately, [[Goron Village]] and [[Mountain Village]] have been plagued by harsh snow and ice, changing the usually warm habitat of the Gorons. The source was apparently [[Snowhead Temple]], so Darmani went to investigate. Sadly, he died along the way, but Link healed his soul using the [[Song of Healing]]. After Darmani's soul came to rest, Link obtained the Goron Mask.
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| In Goron Village, the Baby Goron has been crying ever since his father left. Link must calm him by taking the form of Darmani using the Goron Mask and playing the [[Goron Lullaby]], partially learned from the Goron Elder, who is frozen just outside of the village area. Unfreezing Gorons requires [[Hot Spring Water]], found near Darmani's grave.
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| After clearing Snowhead and defeating [[Goht]], Goron Link is allowed to participate in the Goron Race. However, the entrance is blocked by a large boulder which can only be broken using a [[Powder Keg]]. To get one, LInk must visit the [[Biggoron]] near the Goron Village and carry the Powder Keg from the village to the rock. If Link wins the race, he receives a [[Bottle]] filled with [[Gold Dust]].
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| There is one Goron who visits [[Clock Town]] during the three days Link is in town. His name is [[Link (Goron)|Link]]. This Link has a reservation at the [[Stock Pot Inn]], and he claims it at noon on the first day. However, Link can check in before his Goron of the same name, because [[Anju]] has a difficult time remembering the faces of the customers. <ref name="Quote">{{cite|Umm...Are you...staying the night? Oh my! I wonder...Did I by chance ask you the same thing earlier? My mother is always telling me to remember our customer's faces, but I tend to forget them...|Anju|Majora's Mask}}</ref>
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| ==''Oracle'' Series==
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| [[Image:OoX Goron.png|thumb|Gorons and their elder from [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|''Oracle of Ages''.]]]]
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| Gorons appear in both the lands of [[Holodrum]] and [[Labrynna]] in the ''Oracle'' games. Unlike other ''Zelda'' titles, the Gorons in Holodrum and Labrynna have skin color that ranges from the usual yellow, to red, green and blue.
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| ===''Oracle of Seasons''===
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| In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', Gorons live in a cave in [[Mt. Cucco]], near where the [[Temple of Seasons]] once stood in Holodrum. Unlike the Gorons of Labrynna, these Gorons do not appear to have a Goron elder, or at least not refer to anyone as their leader. Although [[Biggoron]] does reside with them and may be their elder, however he has to stay outside due to his largeness. While the seasons are in chaos, Mt. Cucco experiences cold winters most of the time, forcing all of the Gorons but Biggoron to stay inside the caves.
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| Due to the cold winters, Biggoron had caught a cold, which was cured when Link gives him [[Lava Soup]] as part of the [[Trading Sequence]]. In return, Biggoron gives Link the rare [[Goron Vase]], which can be then given to [[Ingo]] who lives in [[Sunken City]].
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| A solitary, red Goron lives in a separate cave from the others. When visited, the Goron will thank Link for visiting him and reward him with a level 2 [[Ring Box]], capable of allowing Link to equip two [[ring]]s instead of one. The main cave in which the Gorons live can be used as a shortcut to the Temple of Seasons or as the sole entry to the peak where Biggoron resides.
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| In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', Gorons live in both the peaks of [[Rolling Ridge]] of Labrynna, as well as the base of the mountain. Unlike the Gorons of Holodrum, there are a lot more Gorons in Labrynna and make up most if not all of Rolling Ridge's population, they are also in fact one of the more larger Goron tribes in the ''Zelda'' series. There are more Gorons in the past then there are in present day, suggesting that some may have died off or migrated.
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| The Gorons of Labrynna exhibit many interests in playing games as well as dancing, their sense of society also closely resembles that of the Goron tribe in [[Hyrule]]'s [[Death Mountain]], as they have an elder and test outsiders in skill before calling them a "Brother". The base and eastern peak of Rolling Ridge appears to have the most activity, as well as many tunnels that lead to the base and vice versa. This is where most of the mini-games that Link can play, a requirement in order to access the sixth dungeon, [[Mermaid's Cave]], and also where the Goron Dance Hall is held. ''Oracle of Ages'' requires that Link completes the fifth dungeon, [[Crown Dungeon]], before allowing access to the base and eastern peak of Rolling Ridge.
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| The western peak of Rolling Ridge is less active, but also appears to be the main caverns of the Gorons. The western peak is probably also the main area where [[Bomb Flowers]] are grown, most notably in the past. In present day the Goron elder, who slightly looks like [[Darunia]] of ''Ocarina of Time'', became trapped under some fallen rocks and could not get out.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|It's terrible! The Goron Elder has been buried alive under some rocks! What do we do?|A Goron|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> The other Gorons had tried to break away the rocks, but even with their Goron strength, they couldn't break it and required the use of a Bomb Flower,<ref name="Quote">{{cite|The Elder is buried alive! But Gorons alone can't dig him out! If we had the legendary Bomb Flower, we could blast the rocks away...|A Goron|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> which hadn't been seen in years. In the past, the [[Great Moblin]] had built his fortress in the western peak of Rolling Ridge and had kept all of the Bomb Flowers for himself.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|Ever since that big pig--the Great Moblin-- came, we haven't been able to grow the Gorons' famed Bomb Flowers.|A Goron|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> Once Link had defeated the Great Moblin, the Gorons had their Bomb Flowers returned to them. As thanks, Link was rewarded a Bomb Flower which he took into present day to free the Goron elder, who admits that he was not in any trouble at all.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|Huh? What's wrong, brothers? Were you worried about me? Ah ha ha ha ha! A rock that size can't hurt me! Ah ha ha ha ha!|The Goron Elder|Oracle of Ages}}</ref>
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| The Goron Dance mini-game is hosted by a blue Goron in present day and by a red Goron in the past, where they instruct dance moves to other Gorons in the Goron Dance Hall. According to the red Goron, he is the first generation of "Graceful Dancers",<ref name="Quote">{{cite|I am the first generation of Graceful Dancers!|Red Goron at Goron Dance Hall|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> and that the blue Goron is the fifth generation.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|I am the fifth generation of Graceful Dancers!|Blue Goron at Goron Dance Hall|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> To join in, Link had to pay 10 rupees in present day or 20 rupees in the past to dance with them. The Goron Dance Hall is where at least seven Gorons do a dance in rhythm, under the instructions of their instructor. According to the dance instructors, only people who dance well will be considered a Goron.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|One must know our dance if he is to be called a Goron. If you dance well, I'll give you a Symbol of Brotherhood!|Goron Dance Hall Instructors|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> When Link completed this mini-game, he was officially dubbed a fellow "Brother" within the tribe and was given the [[Brother Emblem]], allowing him access to a tunnel that was being blocked by a Goron from non-"brothers".<ref name="Quote">{{cite|Do you have a passionate heart? Only proven Goron brothers may pass. Be off!|A Goron|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> Other games that the Gorons in Labrynna play include a mine cart game that involves shooting targets with the [[Seed Shooter]], and a game where Link had to dodge falling bombs for a certain amount of time. Several Gorons also asked that Link find them items such as [[Rock Sirloin]], [[Goronade]] and the Goron Vase. Eventually after completing a number of requests and mini-games, Link was rewarded the [[Mermaid Key]] that provided him access to the Mermaid's Cave.
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| ==''The Wind Waker''==
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| [[Image:Merchant.gif|right|frame|Traveling Merchant in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'']]
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| In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Gorons appear as wandering salesmen traveling the [[Great Sea]], situated on several different island, in search of valuable goods and rarities.
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| These '''Traveling Merchants'''<ref name="QuoteTWW1">{{cite|I'm what's called a traveling merchant. Just a poor wanderer cruising the world in search of rare objects of all sorts, new and old, strange and unsettling. I detected a scent wafting from this island that suggested to me that there might be something of value here, so I sailed my tiny raft all this way from far, far away...|Goron Merchant at [[Mother & Child Isles]]|TWW}}</ref> can be found scattered across three islands on the [[Great Sea]]. If Link has the [[Deku Leaf]], he can use it to blow a Merchant's hat into the air, revealing that they are Gorons. These Gorons may be the few, last remnants of their diminished race, likely wiped out during the flooding of [[Hyrule]], although they claim to be from a "far away" place,<ref name="QuoteTWW1"></ref> which may very well be [[Goron Island]], where many Gorons live. The Gorons will trade with Link if he has purchased an item from [[Zunari]].
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| The Traveling Merchants are often found on a raft, which appears to be their main form of transportation.<ref name="QuoteTWW1"></ref> Three of these Gorons can be found in ''The Wind Waker'', at [[Mother and Child Isles]], [[Greatfish Isle]], and [[Bomb Island]]. The merchants seem to know where each other are stationed, as each merchant will mention which at islands the other two can be found.<ref name="QuoteTWW2">{{cite|Oh, hey... I hear traveling merchants have appeared on Great Fish Isle and Bomb Island, too... |Goron Merchant at [[Mother & Child Isle]]|TWW}}</ref>
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| In ''The Wind Waker'', each Goron has a different item that Link may trade with. This process is known as the Island Trading Sequence. Every time Link trades with a Goron, not only does he form the [[Merchant's Oath]] with that salesmen, but the item he received in trade from the Goron is available in [[Zunari]]'s shop on [[Windfall Island]].
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| [[Image:GoronMC.gif|left]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', only eight Gorons appear through the entire game, one of them being [[Biggoron]] and a Goron merchant. Most only appear after Link fuses [[Kinstone]] pieces with other people throughout [[Hyrule]]. It is stated that the Gorons in this title are in fewer numbers and that they had probably gone into hiding, living quietly in caves. The Gorons once lived in [[Mount Crenel]], and their short supply seems to suggest that something may have happened on the mountain to dwindle their numbers. It's also speculated by some that many of the Gorons may have simply decided to migrate.
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| A Goron can be seen near [[Lon Lon Ranch]] trying to punch an entrance to a cave, and will eventually succeed once Limk fuses a Kinstone with somebody. If Link enters inside, he will discover that the Goron had opened a tunnel way, which has been blocked by many large rocks. The Goron says that he is unable to break it himself. Link can then later fuse more Kinstones with Mysterious Walls and [[Eenie]] to make more Gorons appear, those Gorons would enter the tunnel and offer their assistance. The Gorons do manage to break the first rock, but encounter more rocks afterwards, which are always larger than the previous rock. Thus they require more Gorons in order to unblock the tunnel. There are six Gorons needed to clear the tunnel.
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| The first Goron in the tunnel side quest will also offer to fuse Kinstone pieces. Afterwards, a Goron merchant will appear wandering around North Hyrule and immediately decides to open up a shop in [[Hyrule Castle Town|Hyrule Town]]. In the town square, the Goron merchant will be selling three differently colored Kinstone pieces, red, blue and green, although the shape of the Kinstone pieces is entirely random when bought. Green Kinstone pieces costs 50 [[rupee|rupees]], blue Kinstone pieces costs 200 and red Kinstone pieces costs 300 rupees. If Link had bought all of the Kinstone pieces on show, the Goron merchant will restock his wares at a later time.
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| Biggoron lives around the peaks of [[Veil Falls]], near the cyclone entrance to [[Cloud Tops]]. At first Link can only see the top of his head and hear Biggoron groaning to himself, and Link cannot interact with him. After fusing Kinstones with the sixth Goron who appears to help the others with the tunnel project, Biggoron will pop out and can be spoken to. Once Link has defeated [[Vaati]], Biggoron can take his shield for awhile and later upgrade it into a [[Mirror Shield]].
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| ''The Minish Cap'' also includes three Goron-related figurines. One of them being the Biggoron figurine.
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| In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' Gorons primarily populate Death Mountain, or more correctly in [[Spectacle Rock]]. However, two Gorons have migrated to [[Hyrule Castle Town|Castle Town]] as merchants. The Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' are very different in appearance than previous incarnations of Gorons. Their skin is very yellow in color and they have what seems to be tattoos painted on their skin. Only certain Gorons, such as [[Gor Coron]] have differently colored tattoos. The Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' also have more 'hair', which is in the form of a rocky surface, as well as rocks along their arms.
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| [[Image:Death_Mountain_Goron_Roll.jpg|thumb|left|A Goron rolling at Link on [[Death Mountain]]]]
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| The Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' are governed by five Gorons; their Patriarch, [[Darbus]], and their four elders, [[Gor Amoto]], Gor Coron, [[Gor Ebizo]], and [[Gor Liggs]].<ref name="Quote">{{cite|When the mountain began to rage, all four of us elders and Darbus, our patriarch, went inside to investigate its anger.|Gor Coron|TP}}</ref>
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| The Gorons have constructed a large mining complex within Death Mountain, and they have also become more mechanical and industrialized developing magnetic cranes and elevator systems. They most likely use it to mine rocks which they eat. The mines also serve another purpose, being the place where the Gorons hold a [[Fused Shadow]] and the [[Hero's Bow]]. A single, armored Goron named [[Dangoro]] guards over the weapon.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|I am glad we gave you the Hero's weapon. But...my job was to protect it. And now that it is gone, I am very, very bored.|Dangoro|TP}}</ref> The mines also have three rooms where the Goron elders can pray, and where Gor Liggs, Gor Ebizo and Gor Amoto can be found. Gor Coron doesn't seem to have to have his own room, or at least not one within the mines. [[Image:goeron concept art.jpg|thumb|200px|Goron concept art]]
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| [[Image:Goron.JPG|thumb|left|Wrestling, or maybe boxing Gorons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' from the ending credits.]]
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| The Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' also show a strong interest in sports of strength, such as wrestling or boxing, as well as bathing in their hot springs. On the very top of Spectacle Rock is a small cavern where the Gorons keep their wrestling ring, where they often hold [[sumo-wrestling]] competitions. This cavern is also the entrance to Goron Mines, and an elevator to the hot springs as well. Many of the older Gorons enjoy sumo-wrestling, although several Gorons mention that the youngsters seem to be losing interest in the sport.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|There have been few sumo matches lately... Talk about boring, Brother. I suppose it is because young Gorons these days have no interest in old arts like sumo. And former powerhouse Gor Coron is an elder... There is not much we can do, Brother. Without sumo matches, the hot spring is the only thing we have to look forward to, Brother.|A Goron|TP}}</ref> The hot spring is at ground level in Death Mountain, over one of Spectacle Rock's walls. The hot spring also as a small stand where a Goron can sell Link some [[arrow]]s, a [[Wooden Shield#Twilight Princess|wooden shield]] and some [[milk]].
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| Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' appear to be have developed a way of launching each other into the air, by one Goron curling into a ball while the other climbs on top of them. This seems to be how many of the Gorons climb their mountain, and is similar concept to shooting out of a [[Baba Bud]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''.
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| Shortly after Link restores [[Eldin|Eldin's]] light to the [[Eldin Province]], he learns from [[Renado]] of [[Kakariko Village]] that the Gorons for some reason have been keeping outsiders from [[Death Mountain Trail|their trail]],<ref name="Quote">{{cite|[...]even worse was the sudden and inexplicable change in the mountain-dwelling Goron tribe. They had long been our friends, but suddenly treated us as foes. Even now they refuse to permit us entry into their mines.|Renado|TP}}</ref> and anyone who dares to trespass would be knocked away by a Goron guarding the beginning of the trail, as well as several other rolling Gorons. The only way Link could stop them were to wear the [[Iron Boots]] he obtained from [[Mayor Bo]], or else he would be unable to climb the trail.
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| Once Link has managed to successfully arrive in Spectacle Rock, many of the Gorons there will attempt to punch Link rather then roll at him. Link can stun these Gorons by jumping out of the way and then rolling into them with the Iron Boots, causing the Goron to curl into a ball. Link can then climb on top of the Goron to be launched to higher places. This is the only way that Link can get to the highest cavern which houses the wrestling ring and entrance to Goron Mines. During this time of the game, the Gorons in the hot springs won't attack Link, allowing a place where Link can rest. When Link reaches the highest cavern, Gor Coron will challenge him to a sumo-wrestling competition. This competition is not very hostile, and can be retried unlimited times until Link wins. Since Gorons are much stronger and heavier than a human, Link required the use of the Iron Boots again to beat him. The Gorons never did found out about this.
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| Link, having proved his worth to the elder, is told about the recent events. Gor Coron says that recently the volcano had been growing very violent, and that Darbus and the elders had gone to investigate. They had arrived to the Fused Shadow which their mine guarded,<ref name="Quote">{{cite|We have a treasure that was entrusted to us by the spirits, and we must protect it.|Gor Coron|TP}}</ref> Darbus had went to touch it and was suddenly transformed into a gigantic and uncontrollable monster,<ref name="Quote">{{cite|But the moment Darbus reached out and touched the treasure...everything went wrong. He collapsed...and before our very eyes transformed into an unspeakable monster!|Gor Coron|TP}}</ref> [[Fyrus|Twilit Igniter Fyrus]]. The Gorons had managed to use all of their strength to lock Darbus away, but continued to worry about their Patriarch and the fate of their tribe. They also chose to cut off all relations with Kakariko Village and outsiders to ensure continued safety. Gor Coron asked for the help of Link to save Darbus and the fate of the tribe. Link had to visit the three other elders within the mine, who were told about Link's assistance prior to Link visiting them. The key to the sealed room of Darbus had been broken into three pieces and been held by Gor Liggs, Gor Ebizo and Gor Amoto.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|The key is split into three pieces. Each of us elders keeps a piece.|Gor Amoto|TP}}</ref> Link had to visit each elder to retrieve a piece of the key and to restore it. He also had to battle Dangoro for the Hero's Bow, and finally, had to defeat Fyrus to transform Darbus back to normal and to obtain the second Fused Shadow. This makes ''Twilight Princess'' the first game where Link had to battle Gorons.
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| Once everything slowly got back to normal, the Gorons restored their past relation to Kakariko Village, some even went to visit the village as well. With the restored relation, [[Barnes]] as able to make and sell [[bomb]]s again. During the night, a child Goron will open up a stand in the village and sell [[Lantern Oil]], [[Potion#Red Potion|red potion]]s amd [[Potion#Blue Potion|blue potion]]s. Two Gorons during the day time in the village will also offer to launch Link to either the village's hot spring or to the roof tops.
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| Gor Amoto and Gor Ebizo will also appear in [[Malo Mart]], taking [[Rupee]] donations so that the eastern bridge to Castle Town can be rebuilt, and so that a Malo Mart can open in Castle Town as well. Eventually Gor Coron and Darbus will come down and can be found in Renado's house, the Kakariko Village sanctuary. They seem to be there to help Renado with [[Ilia]]'s amnesia problem. When Link obtains the [[Wooden Statue]] and gives it to Ilia, it will jog her memory of [[Impaz]] who kept her safe in the [[Hidden Village]]. Darbus seems to know the location of this village and will even go out to unblock its sole pathway.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|There is a hidden village up ahead, little human. The elders call it a forgotten place.|Darbus|TP}}</ref>
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| Other appearances of Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' includes a Goron merchant and his son in Castle Town, who were at one time selling hot spring water to people. This Goron can later be seen trying to unblock the entrance and exit of the Southern Castle Town gates. Although he won't be able to do it unless he drinks a [[bottle]] filled with hot spring water. When [[Wolf Link|Link]] is supposed to carry [[Midna]] back to [[Princess Zelda]] through [[Telma's Bar]], a Goron can be seen inside the bar, mentioning that he had escorted [[Telma]] back to the Castle Town, as well as complaining that he cannot stand the city air.<ref name="Quote">{{cite|The elder told me to escort Telma, but... This city air does not suit my skin... Ugh... I cannot wait to return home and soak in the hot spring...|A Goron|TP}}</ref> Finally, a Goron accidentally encased in the molten rock that Link used to unfreeze [[Zora's Domain]] can also be freed by Link.
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| Gorons have also apparently picked up the ability to stay underwater for extended periods of time and not need to breathe,<ref name="Quote">{{cite|I am practicing holding my breath, so do not bother me, Brother! ...But no matter how much time passes, I never feel the need to inhale! It is
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| strange...|A Baby Goron|Twilight Princess}}</ref> as demonstrated by both a child Goron in the hot springs and the adult Goron Link frees from the rock in Zora Domain. It should also be noted that the Gorons have, what appears to be, their own language script which can be seen on the doors in the [[Goron Mines]].
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| The beta version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' included a boss called [[Goron Golem]], which was formed from many many Gorons. In a video showcasing their appearance, they would attempt to punch Link. Although at the time when they were being showed, the programmers had not programmed them to damage Link. This idea was obviously scrapped in early development, as it is no longer within the final game.
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| In the ending of ''Twilight Princess'', the Gorons can be seen in the ring doing what seems to be boxing, and not sumo-wrestling. It would seem that the elders had listened to the youngsters and had introduced a new sport of strength.
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| ==''Phantom Hourglass''==
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| [[Image:PH Goron.png|thumb|right|Gorons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'']]
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| Upon meeting [[Biggoron#Phantom Hourglass|Biggoron]] (the leader of the Goron Tribe) on [[Goron Island]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' , he tells Link that he may not enter the [[Goron Temple]], until he speaks with every Goron on the island. When the task is completed, Biggoron tells Link that he must pass a quiz. By passing this quiz, Link will earn 146 Rupees, required to become a member of the tribe and entering the Goron Temple. Biggoron will ask you questions about the island and its inhabitants. There are six questions in all, and there are unlimited attempts, though each try costs twenty Rupees. Through the process of attempting this quiz, Biggoron will tease Link with the prospect of earning Rupees, but take them all away if he misses a single question.
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| [[Gongoron]], the son of Biggoron, shows Link the way to the Temple, when he is captured. Later within the temple, Link rescues Gongoron, and you have the ability to switch playability between the two (even during the [[Dongorongo|boss battle]]).
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| == Trivia ==
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| * The only ''Zelda'' game which featured ''all'' of its Gorons wearing human-like clothing was in ''The Wind Waker'', although a few Gorons were also seen wearing human clothing in ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Phantom Hourglass'' as well. In other titles, such as ''Twilight Princess'', Gorons can be seen wearing either arm and/or leg bands, and loincloths.
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| Image:GoronOOT.png| Goron in Ocarina of Time
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