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|location= [[Ikana Canyon]]
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|item= [[Elegy of Emptiness]]<br/>[[Piece of Heart]]
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|mini-boss= [[Wizzrobe]]
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The {{Term/Store|Ancient Castle of Ikana||Series, MM, MM3D}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 246}}</ref> also called '''Ikana Castle''',{{Name Ref|MM}} is a mini-dungeon in {{MM}}.
The {{Term/Store|Ancient Castle of Ikana||Series, MM, MM3D}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 246}}</ref> also called '''Ikana Castle''',<ref>{{Cite Track|author= [[Koji Kondo]], [[Toru Minegishi]] |track= Ikana Castle |discography= The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Original Sound Track |publisher= Symphony No.5 |year= 2015 |format= CD }}</ref> is a mini-dungeon in {{MM}}.


It is located deep in [[Ikana Canyon]], and is home to the long deceased king of the [[Ikana Kingdom]], [[Igos du Ikana]]. The Castle was the center of the once-great Kingdom of Ikana and home to the [[Ikana Royal Family]]. It was protected by Ikana's [[Stalchild|soldiers]], who were led by [[Captain Keeta]].<ref>{{Cite|That is the mask of the captain of the soldiers who once served to protect the castle on the hilltop.|Poe Collector|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I commanded the Ikana Army of Ikana Kingdom atop the hill. I am called Skull Keeta.|Captain Keeta|MM}}</ref>
It is located deep in {{Term|MM3D|Ikana Canyon|link}}, and is home to the long deceased king of the {{Term|MM3D|Ikana Kingdom|link}}, {{Term|MM3D|Igos du Ikana|link}}. The Castle was the center of the once-great Kingdom of Ikana and home to the {{Term|MM3D|Ikana Royal Family|link}}. It was protected by Ikana's {{Term|MM3D|Stalchild|display=soldiers|link}}, who were led by {{Term|MM3D|Captain Keeta|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|That is the mask of the captain of the soldiers who once served to protect the castle on the hilltop.|Poe Collector|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I commanded the Ikana Army of Ikana Kingdom atop the hill. I am called Skull Keeta.|Captain Keeta|MM}}</ref>


==Entrance to the Castle==
==Entrance to the Castle==
The main entrance of the Castle of Ikana is sealed up by an impenetrable [[Ikana Castle Front Gate|Front Gate]] and cannot be entered normally.<ref>{{Cite|Ikana Castle Front Gate<br/>Use what you will, this sealed gate shall never open.|Sign|MM}}</ref> Therefore, [[Link]] has to find an entrance somewhere else. The two accessible entrances are:
The main entrance of the Castle of Ikana is sealed up by an impenetrable {{Term|MM3D|Ikana Castle Front Gate|display=front gate|link}} and cannot be entered normally.<ref>{{Cite|Ikana Castle Front Gate<br/>Use what you will, this sealed gate shall never open.|Sign|MM}}</ref> Therefore, {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} has to find an entrance somewhere else. The two accessible entrances are:
*After obtaining the [[Mirror Shield]] from [[Beneath the Well]], there is a small cave that is connected to the courtyard of the Castle.
*After obtaining the {{Term|MM3D|Mirror Shield|link}} from {{Term|MM3D|Beneath the Well|link}}, there is a small cave that is connected to the courtyard of the Castle.
*The other entrance can only be used once the Mirror Shield or the [[Light Arrow]]s have been obtained. It is a small opening next to the main gate and can be opened by removing the [[Block#Sun Block|Sun Block]], by either reflecting sunlight on it or shooting it with a Light Arrow.
*The other entrance can only be used once the {{Term|MM3D|Mirror Shield}} or the {{Plural|MM3D|Light Arrow|link}} have been obtained. It is a small opening next to the main gate and can be opened by removing the {{Term|MM3D|Block|section=Sun Block|display=Sun Block|link}}, by either reflecting sunlight on it or shooting it with a {{Term|MM3D|Light Arrow}}.


==Themes and Navigation==
==Themes and Navigation==
The Castle is an ancient building that is home to countless undead enemies, especially [[ReDead]]s and [[Wallmaster]]s. The outer area is patrolled by [[Garo]] ninjas, who provide information about the place after Link defeats them. The inner area leads to three routes. The southern and northern routes both take the young hero to the roof of the castle, and are filled with deadly obstacles and enemy encounters.
The Castle is an ancient building that is home to countless undead enemies, especially {{Plural|MM3D|ReDead|link}} and {{Plural|MM3D|Wallmaster|link}}. The outer area is patrolled by {{Term|MM3D|Garo|link}} ninjas, who provide information about the place after {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} defeats them. The inner area leads to three routes. The southern and northern routes both take the young hero to the roof of the castle and are filled with deadly obstacles and enemy encounters.


The primary theme of the dungeon is light versus darkness. Most of the puzzles require Link to create a source of light by interacting with the outside of the castle so that he can use the [[Mirror Shield]] to progress further through the interior of the Castle, first by pressing a switch on the top of a pillar, and later by blasting the entrance room's ceiling with a [[Powder Keg]] so that the throne room can be accessed. Once Link enters the throne room, he will encounter [[Igos du Ikana]] and his two minions. After successfully defeating them using the [[Mirror Shield]] and the [[Fire Arrow]]s, the King teaches Link the "[[Elegy of Emptiness]]", which is necessary to advance once inside the [[Stone Tower]].
The primary theme of the dungeon is light versus darkness. Most of the puzzles require {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to create a source of light by interacting with the outside of the castle so that he can use the {{Term|MM3D|Mirror Shield|link}} to progress further through the interior of the Castle, first by pressing a switch on the top of a pillar, and later by blasting the entrance room's ceiling with a {{Term|MM3D|Powder Keg|link}} so that the throne room can be accessed. Once Link enters the throne room, he will encounter {{Term|MM3D|Igos du Ikana|link}} and his two minions. After successfully defeating them using the {{Term|MM3D|Mirror Shield}} and the {{Plural|MM3D|Fire Arrow|link}}, the King teaches {{Term|MM3D|Link}} the "{{Term|MM3D|Elegy of Emptiness|link}}", which is necessary to advance once inside the {{Term|MM3D|Stone Tower|link}}.


There is also an optional puzzle regarding the pillars in flames (north of the castle) that leads to a [[Piece of Heart]].
There is also an optional puzzle regarding the pillars in flames (north of the castle) that leads to a {{Term|MM3D|Piece of Heart|link}}.


==Minor Enemies and Traps==
==Minor {{Term|MM|Enemy}}==
<gallery>
{{Gallery List|Enemies
File:MM Blue Bubble Model.png|[[Blue Bubble]]
|MM= Blue Bubble, Flame Wall, Floormaster, Garo, Guay, ReDead, Skulltula, Spike
File:MM Fire Barrier Model.png|[[Fire Barrier]]
}}
File:MM Wizzrobe Model.png|[[Wizzrobe]]
 
File:MM Floormaster Model.png|[[Floormaster]]
==={{Term|MM|Sub-Boss}}===
File:MM Garo Model.png|[[Garo]]
{{Gallery List|Enemies
File:MM Guay Model.png|[[Guay]]
|MM= Wizzrobe (Boss)
File:MM ReDead Model.png|[[ReDead]]
}}
File:MM Skulltula Model.png|[[Skulltula]]
File:MM Spike Model.png|[[Spike]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*By throwing a [[Powder Keg]] off a fence on the roof, it is possible to skip half the dungeon and the [[Wizzrobe]] battle.  
*By throwing a {{Term|MM3D|Powder Keg|link}} off a fence on the roof, it is possible to skip half the dungeon and the {{Term|MM3D|Wizzrobe|link}} battle.  
*An Easter Egg exists as a paper airplane sitting on the top of the pillar furthest to the left of the castle.
*An Easter egg exists as a paper airplane sitting on the top of the pillar furthest to the left of the castle.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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|ja= {{Romanize|イカーナ古城|Ikāna Kojō}}
|jaM= Ikāna Ancient Castle
|esS= Antiguo Castillo de Ikana
|esSM= Same as English.
|esL= Antiguo castillo de Ikana {{Exp Game|MM3D}}
|esLM= Same as English.
|frF= Vestiges du Château Ikana
|frFM= Remains of the Ikana Castle
|frC= Vestiges du château Ikana {{Exp Game|MM3D}}
|frCM= Remains of the Ikana castle
|de= {{de|Ruinen von Ikana}}
|deM= Ruins of Ikana
|it= Antico castello di Ikana {{Exp Game|MM3D}}
|itM= Same as English.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Latest revision as of 03:48, 15 April 2024

The Ancient Castle of Ikana,[1] also called Ikana Castle,[2] is a mini-dungeon in Majora's Mask.

It is located deep in Ikana Canyon, and is home to the long deceased king of the Ikana Kingdom, Igos du Ikana. The Castle was the center of the once-great Kingdom of Ikana and home to the Ikana Royal Family. It was protected by Ikana's soldiers, who were led by Captain Keeta.[3][4]

Entrance to the Castle

The main entrance of the Castle of Ikana is sealed up by an impenetrable front gate and cannot be entered normally.[5] Therefore, Link has to find an entrance somewhere else. The two accessible entrances are:

  • After obtaining the Mirror Shield from Beneath the Well, there is a small cave that is connected to the courtyard of the Castle.
  • The other entrance can only be used once the Mirror Shield or the Light Arrows have been obtained. It is a small opening next to the main gate and can be opened by removing the Sun Block, by either reflecting sunlight on it or shooting it with a Light Arrow.

Themes and Navigation

The Castle is an ancient building that is home to countless undead enemies, especially ReDeads and Wallmasters. The outer area is patrolled by Garo ninjas, who provide information about the place after Link defeats them. The inner area leads to three routes. The southern and northern routes both take the young hero to the roof of the castle and are filled with deadly obstacles and enemy encounters.

The primary theme of the dungeon is light versus darkness. Most of the puzzles require Link to create a source of light by interacting with the outside of the castle so that he can use the Mirror Shield to progress further through the interior of the Castle, first by pressing a switch on the top of a pillar, and later by blasting the entrance room's ceiling with a Powder Keg so that the throne room can be accessed. Once Link enters the throne room, he will encounter Igos du Ikana and his two minions. After successfully defeating them using the Mirror Shield and the Fire Arrows, the King teaches Link the "Elegy of Emptiness", which is necessary to advance once inside the Stone Tower.

There is also an optional puzzle regarding the pillars in flames (north of the castle) that leads to a Piece of Heart.

Minor Enemy

Majora's MaskMajora's Mask 3D

Middle Boss

Majora's MaskMajora's Mask 3D

Trivia

  • By throwing a Powder Keg off a fence on the roof, it is possible to skip half the dungeon and the Wizzrobe battle.
  • An Easter egg exists as a paper airplane sitting on the top of the pillar furthest to the left of the castle.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
イカーナ古城 (Ikāna Kojō) (MM)[8]Ikāna Ancient Castle
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Ruinen von Ikana (MM)[9]Ruins of Ikana
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Antico Castello di Ikana (MM)[6]
  • Antico castello di Ikana (MM3D)[7]
  • Ancient Ikana's Castle
  • Ancient castle of Ikana
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • The front gates

    The front gates

  • Alternate view from a distance

    Alternate view from a distance

  • Main hall

    Main hall

  • Four ReDeads dancing

    Four ReDeads dancing

  • Throne room with windows draped

    Throne room with windows draped

  • Igos du Ikana preparing to fight

    Igos du Ikana preparing to fight

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 246
  2. ↑ Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi. "Ikana Castle" The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Original Sound Track, Symphony No.5, 2015. CD
  3. ↑ "That is the mask of the captain of the soldiers who once served to protect the castle on the hilltop." — Poe Collector (Majora's Mask)
  4. ↑ "I commanded the Ikana Army of Ikana Kingdom atop the hill. I am called Skull Keeta." — Captain Keeta (Majora's Mask)
  5. ↑ "Ikana Castle Front Gate
    Use what you will, this sealed gate shall never open.    " — Sign (Majora's Mask)
  6. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 150
  7. ↑ "Antico castello di Ikana" — N/A (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  8. ↑ "イカーナ古城" — Game Screen (Majora's Mask, Japanese localization)
  9. ↑ Offizieller Spieleberater: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Nintendo of Europe, pg. 67
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