'''Ambi's Palace''' is a location in {{OoA}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= '''''{{Color|E Blue|Ambi's Palace}}'''''<br>The palace of Queen Ambi in Lynna Village is tightly guarded and Link must sneak past both guards and traps in the garden to enter. On the veranda in the back is the possessed Nayru.|book= E|publisher= |page= 111 {{Exp Game|OoA}}}}</ref> Found just north of [[Lynna Village]], it is the seat of [[Labrynna]]'s royalty far in the country's past.
{{Term/Store|Ambi's Palace||Series, OoA}} is a recurring location in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 111 {{Exp Game|OoA}}}}</ref> {{Term|Series|Ambi's Palace}} goes unnamed in {{OoA|Wessel|-}}. Found just north of [[Lynna Village]], it is the seat of [[Labrynna]]'s royalty far in the country's past.
==Features and Overview==
==Features and Overview==
===History===
==={{OoA|-}}===
====History====
It is unknown how long the palace had existed by the time of [[Queen Ambi]]'s reign, but seeing as it bears her name, it appears that she may have been responsible for the construction of the palace. In any case, it is the seat of Labrynna's government 400 years in its past, serving as the home of Queen Ambi and her court, including her adviser during the events of the game, the [[Nayru (Oracle)#Possessed Nayru|Possessed Nayru]]. In the present, the palace has vanished almost entirely, leaving no sign of its existence. The open land that remains is known as [[Nuun Highlands]].
It is unknown how long the palace had existed by the time of [[Queen Ambi]]'s reign, but seeing as it bears her name, it appears that she may have been responsible for the construction of the palace. In any case, it is the seat of Labrynna's government 400 years in its past, serving as the home of Queen Ambi and her court, including her adviser during the events of the game, the [[Nayru (Oracle)#Possessed Nayru|Possessed Nayru]]. In the present, the palace has vanished almost entirely, leaving no sign of its existence. The open land that remains is known as [[Nuun Highlands]].
===Appearance===
====Appearance====
Ambi's Palace has a large courtyard,<ref>{{Cite|My palace is very large--you will not be able to find the way out alone.|Queen Ambi|OoA}}</ref> complete with hedges, trees (including one [[Scent Tree]]), and statues of the Queen. At the east end of the garden, there is a hidden staircase that leads to an underground waterway. The waterway, in turn, leads to an underground area directly beneath the palace.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= A hidden passage in the castle garden leads inside the palace. Four statues of Queen Ambi block the path to the secret entrance, and you can move them out of your way by activating four buttons in the garden.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Player's Guide|publisher= [[Nintendo Power]]|page= 101}}</ref> The palace proper is two stories tall and boasts impressive halls and large chambers befitting Labrynna's royal family.
Ambi's Palace has a large courtyard,<ref>{{Cite|My palace is very large--you will not be able to find the way out alone.|Queen Ambi|OoA}}</ref> complete with hedges, trees (including one [[Scent Tree]]), and statues of the Queen. At the east end of the garden, there is a hidden staircase that leads to an underground waterway. The waterway, in turn, leads to an underground area directly beneath the palace.<ref name="Guide 101">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 101}}</ref> The palace proper is two stories tall and boasts impressive halls and large chambers befitting Labrynna's royal family.
The entire palace is heavily [[Guard#Oracle of Ages|guarded]]; two sentries at the outer gate bar the only entrance. In the courtyard, patrolling guards will throw out trespassers if spotted.<ref>{{Cite|You! You can't come in without permission!|Guard|OoA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote= If the guards see you, they'll kick you out.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Player's Guide|publisher= [[Nintendo Power]]|page= 101}}</ref> Conversely, the guards in the palace proper will attack intruders on-sight.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= The guards inside won't kick you out if they spot you. Instead, they'll hurt you, so fend them off with your sword and dash to the exit.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Player's Guide|publisher= [[Nintendo Power]]|page= 101}}</ref>
The entire palace is heavily [[Guard#Oracle of Ages|guarded]]; two sentries at the outer gate bar the only entrance. In the courtyard, patrolling guards will throw out trespassers if spotted.<ref>{{Cite|You! You can't come in without permission!|Guard|OoA}}</ref><ref name="Guide 101"/> Conversely, the guards in the palace proper will attack intruders on-sight.<ref name="Guide 101"/>
===Plot Relevance===
====Plot Relevance====
[[File:Ambi's Palace.png|thumb|right|Link brought before Queen Ambi at the palace]]
[[File:Ambi's Palace.png|thumb|right|Link brought before Queen Ambi at the palace]]
The palace's outer gate remains guarded for the majority of the game, preventing [[Link]] from entering. Link gets his first chance to enter Ambi's Palace when the Queen, at Possessed Nayru's behest, decrees that all [[Mystery Seed]]s be found and brought to her. Link finds the seeds in the heart of [[Deku Forest (Oracle of Ages)|Deku Forest]], after which he is escorted to the palace by Ambi's guards and brought before the Queen.<ref>{{Cite|Those are the Mystery Seeds Queen Ambi has been demanding! Nice work, kid! I'll take you to the palace.|Guard|OoA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Queen Ambi! He says he wishes to pay tribute! He brings the Mystery Seeds Your Majesty has been seeking!|Guard|OoA}}</ref> Ambi rewards the young hero with [[Bomb]]s and has the guards escort him back out of the palace.
The palace's outer gate remains guarded for the majority of the game, preventing [[Link]] from entering. Link gets his first chance to enter Ambi's Palace when the Queen, at Possessed Nayru's behest, decrees that all [[Mystery Seed]]s be found and brought to her. Link finds the seeds in the heart of [[Deku Forest]], after which he is escorted to the palace by Ambi's guards and brought before the Queen.<ref>{{Cite|Those are the Mystery Seeds Queen Ambi has been demanding! Nice work, kid! I'll take you to the palace.|Guard|OoA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Queen Ambi! He says he wishes to pay tribute! He brings the Mystery Seeds Your Majesty has been seeking!|Guard|OoA}}</ref> Ambi rewards the young hero with [[Bomb]]s and has the guards escort him back out of the palace.
After Link completes [[Mermaid's Cave]], the [[Maku Tree]] informs him that Ambi has left the palace, creating the perfect opportunity to save [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]] from [[Veran]].<ref>{{Cite|Link! I have great news!!! Queen Ambi just left the palace! Now is your chance! This may be your only opportunity to save Nayru!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> With the guard on the palace down, Link is able enter the courtyard. Just as he does so, [[Ralph]] appears.<ref>{{Cite|Link! Don't startle me! You also heard the guard on the palace was down and came to save Nayru? If anyone is gonna save her, it's me! I won't let you beat me to it!|Ralph|OoA}}</ref> He makes mention of a secret passage somewhere in the courtyard that would allow him to sneak in, then rushes into the palace.<ref>{{Cite|But it's no good entering from the front door. I know! There should be a hidden entrance in the palace garden! I'll sneak in through there! What? "Why do I know about the hidden passage on my first trip here?" Never mind!!! I'm coming, Nayru!!!|Ralph|OoA}}</ref> Following suit, Link sneaks past the remaining guards. He then finds the secret passageway and [[Stealth|infiltrates]] the palace, avoiding the heavily-guarded entrance. On the second floor of the palace, Link gives battle to Possessed Nayru and pries the Sorceress of Shadows from Nayru's grip. Veran subsequently takes possession of the hapless Queen Ambi, who has returned to the palace just in time to see Nayru freed.<ref>{{Cite|Hah hah hah!!! The queen comes with impeccable timing! Hahh... The body of a queen suits me just fine!|Veran|OoA}}</ref> Just as the possessed queen sets her guards on Link, Nayru, and Ralph (who appeared just after the battle), the Oracle of Ages transports to the present time.<ref>{{Cite|Heeee! What are you doing? Catch them! Now!|Possessed Ambi|OoA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ralph!!! I'm sorry to make you worry. I'm fine now. Let us return to our own age!|Nayru|OoA}}</ref> Here, before the Maku Tree, she teaches Link the [[Tune of Ages]], unlocking the [[Harp of Ages]]' true power.<ref>{{Cite|Link, you have the Harp of Ages. I want you to keep it for now. I'm sure it will continue to aid you. Now let me teach you the last tune, which will unlock the true power of the Harp of Ages.|Nayru|OoA}}</ref>
After Link completes [[Mermaid's Cave]], the [[Maku Tree]] informs him that Ambi has left the palace, creating the perfect opportunity to save [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]] from [[Veran]].<ref>{{Cite|Link! I have great news!!! Queen Ambi just left the palace! Now is your chance! This may be your only opportunity to save Nayru!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> With the guard on the palace down, Link is able enter the courtyard. Just as he does so, [[Ralph]] appears.<ref>{{Cite|Link! Don't startle me! You also heard the guard on the palace was down and came to save Nayru? If anyone is gonna save her, it's me! I won't let you beat me to it!|Ralph|OoA}}</ref> He makes mention of a secret passage somewhere in the courtyard that would allow him to sneak in, then rushes into the palace.<ref>{{Cite|But it's no good entering from the front door. I know! There should be a hidden entrance in the palace garden! I'll sneak in through there! What? "Why do I know about the hidden passage on my first trip here?" Never mind!!! I'm coming, Nayru!!!|Ralph|OoA}}</ref> Following suit, Link sneaks past the remaining guards. He then finds the secret passageway and [[Stealth|infiltrates]] the palace, avoiding the heavily-guarded entrance. On the second floor of the palace, Link gives battle to Possessed Nayru and pries the Sorceress of Shadows from Nayru's grip. Veran subsequently takes possession of the hapless Queen Ambi, who has returned to the palace just in time to see Nayru freed.<ref>{{Cite|Hah hah hah!!! The queen comes with impeccable timing! Hahh... The body of a queen suits me just fine!|Veran|OoA}}</ref> Just as the possessed queen sets her guards on Link, Nayru, and Ralph (who appeared just after the battle), the Oracle of Ages transports to the present time.<ref>{{Cite|Heeee! What are you doing? Catch them! Now!|Ambi|OoA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ralph!!! I'm sorry to make you worry. I'm fine now. Let us return to our own age!|Nayru (Oracle)|OoA}}</ref> Here, before the Maku Tree, she teaches Link the [[Tune of Ages]], unlocking the [[Harp of Ages]]' true power.<ref>{{Cite|Link, you have the Harp of Ages. I want you to keep it for now. I'm sure it will continue to aid you. Now let me teach you the last tune, which will unlock the true power of the Harp of Ages.|Nayru (Oracle)|OoA}}</ref>
After destroying Veran, Link is granted free access to the palace.<ref>{{Cite|You! Kids aren't allowed in... Sir Link! Excuse me!|Guard|OoA}}</ref>
After destroying Veran, Link is granted free access to the palace.<ref>{{Cite|You! Kids aren't allowed in... Sir Link! Excuse me!|Guard|OoA}}</ref> In a linked game, it was also revealed that shortly after returning to Labrynna from her trek to Holodrum to find her lover, Ambi had sunk her palace, being partly inspired by the [[Sunken City]].
It is unknown how long the palace had existed by the time of Queen Ambi's reign, but seeing as it bears her name, it appears that she may have been responsible for the construction of the palace. In any case, it is the seat of Labrynna's government 400 years in its past, serving as the home of Queen Ambi and her court, including her adviser during the events of the game, the Possessed Nayru. In the present, the palace has vanished almost entirely, leaving no sign of its existence. The open land that remains is known as Nuun Highlands.
Appearance
Ambi's Palace has a large courtyard,[2] complete with hedges, trees (including one Scent Tree), and statues of the Queen. At the east end of the garden, there is a hidden staircase that leads to an underground waterway. The waterway, in turn, leads to an underground area directly beneath the palace.[3] The palace proper is two stories tall and boasts impressive halls and large chambers befitting Labrynna's royal family.
The entire palace is heavily guarded; two sentries at the outer gate bar the only entrance. In the courtyard, patrolling guards will throw out trespassers if spotted.[4][3] Conversely, the guards in the palace proper will attack intruders on-sight.[3]
Plot Relevance
Link brought before Queen Ambi at the palace
The palace's outer gate remains guarded for the majority of the game, preventing Link from entering. Link gets his first chance to enter Ambi's Palace when the Queen, at Possessed Nayru's behest, decrees that all Mystery Seeds be found and brought to her. Link finds the seeds in the heart of Deku Forest, after which he is escorted to the palace by Ambi's guards and brought before the Queen.[5][6] Ambi rewards the young hero with Bombs and has the guards escort him back out of the palace.
After Link completes Mermaid's Cave, the Maku Tree informs him that Ambi has left the palace, creating the perfect opportunity to save Nayru from Veran.[7] With the guard on the palace down, Link is able enter the courtyard. Just as he does so, Ralph appears.[8] He makes mention of a secret passage somewhere in the courtyard that would allow him to sneak in, then rushes into the palace.[9] Following suit, Link sneaks past the remaining guards. He then finds the secret passageway and infiltrates the palace, avoiding the heavily-guarded entrance. On the second floor of the palace, Link gives battle to Possessed Nayru and pries the Sorceress of Shadows from Nayru's grip. Veran subsequently takes possession of the hapless Queen Ambi, who has returned to the palace just in time to see Nayru freed.[10] Just as the possessed queen sets her guards on Link, Nayru, and Ralph (who appeared just after the battle), the Oracle of Ages transports to the present time.[11][12] Here, before the Maku Tree, she teaches Link the Tune of Ages, unlocking the Harp of Ages' true power.[13]
After destroying Veran, Link is granted free access to the palace.[14] In a linked game, it was also revealed that shortly after returning to Labrynna from her trek to Holodrum to find her lover, Ambi had sunk her palace, being partly inspired by the Sunken City.
↑"Those are the Mystery Seeds Queen Ambi has been demanding! Nice work, kid! I'll take you to the palace." — Guard (Oracle of Ages)
↑"Queen Ambi! He says he wishes to pay tribute! He brings the Mystery Seeds Your Majesty has been seeking!" — Guard (Oracle of Ages)
↑"Link! I have great news!!! Queen Ambi just left the palace! Now is your chance! This may be your only opportunity to save Nayru!" — Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)
↑"Link! Don't startle me! You also heard the guard on the palace was down and came to save Nayru? If anyone is gonna save her, it's me! I won't let you beat me to it!" — Ralph (Oracle of Ages)
↑"But it's no good entering from the front door. I know! There should be a hidden entrance in the palace garden! I'll sneak in through there! What? "Why do I know about the hidden passage on my first trip here?" Never mind!!! I'm coming, Nayru!!!" — Ralph (Oracle of Ages)
↑"Hah hah hah!!! The queen comes with impeccable timing! Hahh... The body of a queen suits me just fine!" — Veran (Oracle of Ages)
↑"Ralph!!! I'm sorry to make you worry. I'm fine now. Let us return to our own age!" — Nayru (Oracle of Ages)
↑"Link, you have the Harp of Ages. I want you to keep it for now. I'm sure it will continue to aid you. Now let me teach you the last tune, which will unlock the true power of the Harp of Ages." — Nayru (Oracle of Ages)
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