The {{Term/Store|Ancient Columns||Series, BotW}} are a location in {{BotW}}.<ref>{{Cite|'''Ancient Columns'''|Map|BotW}}</ref>
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The {{Term/Store|Ancient Columns||Series, BotW, TotK}} are a recurring location in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite|'''Ancient Columns'''|Map|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''Ancient Columns'''|Map|TotK}}</ref>
==Features and Overview==
==Features and Overview==
The Ancient Columns are located in the [[Tabantha Frontier]]. Dozens of ruined stone columns litter the area. Some columns still stand tall but many have fallen. The area is also home to [[Tena Ko'sah Shrine]]. There is a small pond in the center of the area.
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The {{Term|BotW|Ancient Columns}} are a set of {{Plural|BotW|Ancient Hylian Ruin|link}} located on the {{Term|BotW|Rayne Highlands|link}} in the {{Term|BotW|Tabantha Frontier|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 412}}</ref> Dozens of ruined stone columns litter the area, some of which have fallen over. There is a small pond in the center of the area, which contains {{Plural|BotW|Chillfin Trout|link}}. The {{Term|BotW|Ancient Columns|display=Columns}} are also home to {{Term|BotW|Tena Ko'sah Shrine|link}}.
Prior to the second {{Term|BotW|Great Calamity|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Princess Zelda|link}} attempted to investigate the {{Term|BotW|Ancient Shrine|link}} using the {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate|link}}, but she was unable to gain access.<ref>{{Cite|Nothing. Just as I thought. Hmm... It appears that this structure was designed to be exclusively accessed by the sword's chosen one. But designs can always be worked around, at least I hope. How do I get inside...? I need to activate it somehow.|Princess Zelda|BotW}}</ref> When {{Term|BotW|Link|link}} approached her, {{Term|BotW|Princess Zelda|display=Zelda}} reiterated her annoyance at having an escort and ordered him to stop following her.<ref>{{Cite|I thought I made it clear that I am not in need of an escort. It seems I'm the only one with a mind of my own. I, the person in question, am fine, regardless of the king's orders. Return to the castle. And tell that to my father, please. And stop following me!|Princess Zelda|BotW}}</ref> During the "{{Term|BotW|Captured Memories|link}}" {{Term|BotW|Main Quest|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Link}} can claim the "{{Term|BotW|Zelda's Resentment|link}}" {{Term|BotW|Recovered Memory|link}} outside of {{Term|BotW|Tena Ko'sah Shrine}}, which depicts these events.
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Two {{Plural|BotW|Korok Seed Puzzle|link}} can be found among the {{Term|BotW|Ancient Columns}}. One can be revealed by diving into the {{Term|BotW|Circle|link}} of {{Plural|BotW|Lily Pad|link}} in the pond. A second can be found at the end of a {{Term|BotW|Race|link}} on the west side of the {{Term|BotW|Ancient Columns|display=Columns}}. When {{Term|BotW|Link}} solves each of these {{Plural|BotW|Korok Seed Puzzle|display=Puzzles}}, a {{Term|BotW|Korok|link}} will appear and give him a {{Term|BotW|Korok Seed|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Yahaha! You found me!|Korok|BotW}}</ref>
Prior to the second [[Great Calamity]], [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] investigates the Shrine with the [[Sheikah Slate]] but is unable to enter.<ref>{{Cite|Nothing. Just as I thought. Hmm... It appears that this structure was designed to be exclusively accessed by the sword's chosen one. But designs can always be worked around, at least I hope. How do I get inside...? I need to activate it somehow.|Princess Zelda|BotW}}</ref> [[Link]] follows close behind in an effort to protect the Princess, who resents that the [[King Rhoam|King]] has ordered Link to protect her.<ref>{{Cite|I thought I made it clear that I am not in need of an escort. It seems I'm the only one with a mind of my own. I, the person in question, am fine, regardless of the king's orders. Return to the castle. And tell that to my father, please. And stop following me!|Princess Zelda|BotW}}</ref> This event can be recalled in a [[Recovered Memory]], [[Zelda's Resentment]], which Link can recall by visiting the area after speaking with [[Impa]] and receiving the [[Captured Memories]] [[Main Quest]].
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Two Korok Seed Puzzles can be found among the Ancient Columns. One can be revealed by diving into the Circle of Lily Pads in the pond. A second can be found at the end of a Race on the west side of the Columns. When Link solves each of these Puzzles, a Korok will appear and give him a Korok Seed.[6]
↑"Nothing. Just as I thought. Hmm... It appears that this structure was designed to be exclusively accessed by the sword's chosen one. But designs can always be worked around, at least I hope. How do I get inside...? I need to activate it somehow." — Zelda (Breath of the Wild)
↑"I thought I made it clear that I am not in need of an escort. It seems I'm the only one with a mind of my own. I, the person in question, am fine, regardless of the king's orders. Return to the castle. And tell that to my father, please. And stop following me!" — Zelda (Breath of the Wild)
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