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Martha's Bay is a small water inlet on the south coast of [[Koholint Island]]. This region borders [[Toronbo Shores]] to the west, [[Ukuku Prairie]] to the north, and [[Animal Village]] to the east. Another region east of the bay is simply called [[East of the Bay]], but is inaccessible from the bay proper, as is the region to the northwest known as [[Pothole Field]]. The fifth dungeon, [[Catfish's Maw]], is located in the center of the bay, surrounded by a reef. The abandoned home of a [[Ghost (Link's Awakening)|Ghost]] stands in the southwest part of the region. The Ghost is escorted back to his home by [[Link]] and makes his peace with death before returning to his grave in [[Koholint Prairie]].
Martha's Bay is a small water inlet on the south coast of [[Koholint Island]]. This region borders [[Toronbo Shores]] to the west, [[Ukuku Prairie]] to the north, and [[Animal Village]] to the east. Another region east of the bay is simply called [[East of the Bay]], but is inaccessible from the bay proper, as is the region to the northwest known as [[Pothole Field]]. The fifth dungeon, [[Catfish's Maw]], is located in the center of the bay, surrounded by a reef. The abandoned home of a [[Ghost (Link's Awakening)|Ghost]] stands in the southwest part of the region. The Ghost is escorted back to his home by [[Link]] and makes his peace with death before returning to his grave in [[Koholint Prairie]].


Beneath the bridge in this region is a [[Fisherman]] who has lost his fishing hook. Link trades a new [[Fishing Hook]] to him in exchange for his next catch, which is the [[Necklace]] of a [[Mermaid]]. Link can return it in exchange for one of her [[Scale]]s, which reveals the resting place of the [[Magnifying Lens]] on the bay's shore by placing it on [[The Mourning Mermaid]].
Beneath the bridge in this region is a [[Fisherman]] who has lost his fishing hook. Link trades a new [[Fishing Hook]] to him in exchange for his next catch, which is [[Martha]]'s [[Necklace]]. Link can return it in exchange for one of her [[Scale]]s, which reveals the resting place of the [[Magnifying Lens]] on the bay's shore by placing it on [[The Mourning Mermaid]].


Two [[Telephone Booth]]s on opposite sides of the bay and the entrance to Animal Village can be found here.
Two [[Telephone Booth]]s on opposite sides of the bay and the entrance to Animal Village can be found here.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
According to The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia, the bay is named after a Mermaid who once lived on Koholint Island.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Martha is the name of a mermaid who once lived on Koholint Island. Martha's Bay was named after her, and she played a vital role in helping Link to locate the Magnifying Glass.|author= |published= |retrieved= |url= http://web.archive.org/web/20160309185730/http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/m.jsp|title= The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia|site= Zelda.com|type= Archive}}</ref>
Martha's Bay is named after a [[Martha|Mermaid]] in {{LA}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Martha is a mermaid encountered in Link's Awakening|book= The Complete Official Guide to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|publisher= Piggyback|page= 351}}</ref>


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Revision as of 19:11, 9 February 2019

Template:Infobox Place Martha's Bay is a location in Link's Awakening.

Features and Overview

Martha's Bay is a small water inlet on the south coast of Koholint Island. This region borders Toronbo Shores to the west, Ukuku Prairie to the north, and Animal Village to the east. Another region east of the bay is simply called East of the Bay, but is inaccessible from the bay proper, as is the region to the northwest known as Pothole Field. The fifth dungeon, Catfish's Maw, is located in the center of the bay, surrounded by a reef. The abandoned home of a Ghost stands in the southwest part of the region. The Ghost is escorted back to his home by Link and makes his peace with death before returning to his grave in Koholint Prairie.

Beneath the bridge in this region is a Fisherman who has lost his fishing hook. Link trades a new Fishing Hook to him in exchange for his next catch, which is Martha's Necklace. Link can return it in exchange for one of her Scales, which reveals the resting place of the Magnifying Lens on the bay's shore by placing it on The Mourning Mermaid.

Two Telephone Booths on opposite sides of the bay and the entrance to Animal Village can be found here.

Nomenclature

Martha's Bay is named after a Mermaid in Link's Awakening.[1]

Names in Other Regions
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese マーサの入江 (Māsa no Irie) Same as English.
France FrenchEU Baie de Martha Same as English.
Germany German Zwergenbucht Dwarf bay

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House by the BaySale's House O' BananasTail CaveBottle GrottoKey CavernAngler's TunnelCatfish's MawFace ShrineFace ShrineEagle's TowerTurtle RockWind Fish's EggYarna DesertAnimal VillageEast of the BayKanalet CastleRaft ShopRapids RideMabe VillageMysterious WoodsSouth of the VillageTabahl WastelandGraveyardKoholint PrairieSignpost MazePothole FieldToronbo ShoresUkuku PrairieMartha's BayGoponga SwampTal Tal HeightsTal Tal Mountain Range
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