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'''Dragon Roost Cavern''' is the second dungeon Link visits in {{TWW}}, and the first he is able to fully visit. When [[Link]] first comes to the island, [[Valoo]] is very angry, yet the [[Rito]] who live there do not know why. Unless they can solve the problem, Valoo will not let anyone near to receive his scales, which allow the Rito to fly.<ref>{{Cite|We do so by the graces of the sky spirit, Valoo. When a Rito reaches adulthood, he or she journeys to the top of Dragon Roost to receive a scale from the great dragon. It is this scale that enables the Rito to grow his or her wings. Recently, however, the once-gentle Valoo
'''Dragon Roost Cavern''' is the second dungeon Link visits in {{TWW}}. Located on [[Dragon Roost Island]], it is a volcanic cavern that is traversed regularly by members of the [[Rito]] tribe in order to meet with the Sky Spirit [[Valoo]] and obtain one of his scales, which allow them to grow their wings once they are of age.
has grown violent and unpredictable. Sadly, we can no longer approach him. If this continues, the fledglings who are of age will never be able to receive scales from Valoo on Dragon Roost. They will remain wingless, and in time, our very way of life will be threatened.|Rito Chieftain|TWW}}</ref>


==Entrance to the Cavern==
==Entrance to the Cavern==
The dungeon is Located within [[Dragon Roost Island]], beyond the home of the [[Rito]]s, and is the home to the Sky Spirit [[Valoo]].
Link first learns of the cavern from [[Medli]], a Rito and Valoo's attendant. In light of the dragon's recent outbursts, she requests Link's help in reaching the dungeon's entrance on a high ledge, so that she can journey to the peak in order to appease him.<ref>{{Cite|I want to go to the small shrine that's near the peak of Dragon Roost, but that ledge over there is so high...|Medli|TWW}}</ref> After tossing her up to the ledge, the hero must use the bottle she gives him to revitalize a cluster of withered [[Bomb Flower]]s in the area. These can then be used to destroy the boulder plugging the spring, filling the pond and allowing Link to swim across to the entrance.
 
Link first learns of the cavern from [[Medli]], a Rito and the Great Valoo's attendant. She wishes to visit Valoo and find out why he is upset.<ref>{{Cite|I want to go to the small shrine that's near the peak of Dragon Roost, but that ledge over there is so high...|Medli|TWW}}</ref> With Link's help, she reaches the cavern, and gives Link a bottle, which, with a little ingenuity, allows him access to the cavern as well (the entrance to the cavern is usually blocked by a moat; a rock, from the disturbance caused by Valoo, blocked the hole that caused the moat. So Link waters a bomb flower and blows up the rock).


==Themes and Navigation==
==Themes and Navigation==
The dungeon is reminiscent of [[Dodongo's Cavern]] from {{OoT}}: Link has to constantly use Bomb Flowers to destroy giant boulders that block his way; because (surprisingly) Link does not find a [[Bomb Bag]] yet, Bomb Flowers remain as the only means of explosive material. The Cavern features a reoccurring amount of [[Puzzle#Torch Puzzle|torch scenarios]], making the exploration less difficult than in other dungeons; other parts require Link to cool lava with water jars, which is very important so that the young hero can pass through fiery floors, as well as rise on lava geysers as if he was taking an elevator; after reaching the Cavern's roof, Link has to rescue Medli, who ends up captured by two [[Bokoblin]]s and a [[Moblin]] (it should be noted that the [[stairs|staircase]] leading to said roof breaks as the young hero goes right up, meaning that the top area is inaccessible afterwards). Upon her release, Link receives the [[Grappling Hook]], which is what the Rito used to use before they had wings. From this point, Link uses the new tool as a vine to jump lava pits and holes, as well as to press switches hanging from the ceiling.
The dungeon is reminiscent of [[Dodongo's Cavern]] from {{OoT}}, in that Link must use Bomb Flowers to clear away boulders and clear a path. The lighting of [[Torch]]es is required in certain rooms, as is the use of enemy weapons to smash or burn through wooden barricades. At some points, Link is required to use [[Water Pot]]s to cool and solidify lava, allowing him to safely pass over it or ride volcanic geysers and reach higher floors. Brief portions of the dungeon are also set outside, where great care must be taken to avoid falling down from the cliffs in the mountainside.
 
Once in possession of the [[Big Key]], Link finds the Magtail Queen called [[Gohma]] in the room below [[Valoo]]. It is this Magtail that was causing Valoo to be upset as she was agitating his tail, which hung down into the cavern below.<ref>{{Cite|I have to tell you what I found out! This is terrible!...Some creature is doing awful things to the great Valoo's tail! That's why he's so angry! The great Valoo's tail hangs down into the room right below here.|Medli|TWW}}</ref> Using the Grappling Hook and the weight of the slab of dried magma imprisoning Valoo's tail, Link defeats Gohma and restores peace to the island. He then receives the [[Din's Pearl]] from [[Komali]] as a reward for scaling the cavern.


It is highly debated whether or not Dragon Roost Island is actually the tip of [[Death Mountain]] from {{OoT}}, as the hole that Valoo sits on originally has a ring of smoke around it. The fact that Valoo is a dragon is also interesting, as the former inhabitant of Death Mountain was [[Volvagia]], who the [[Link#Hero of Time|Hero of Time]] defeated.
The main item of the dungeon, the [[Grappling Hook]], is obtained from Medli after defeating two [[Bokoblin]]s and a [[Moblin]] at the mountain's peak, where Valoo roosts. After using this item to obtain the [[Big Key]], Link encounters the boss of the dungeon, [[Gohma]], in the chamber beneath Valoo; it was this creature that had been agitating the Sky Spirit by attacking his tail, leaving the Rito unable to approach him.<ref>{{Cite|I have to tell you what I found out! This is terrible!...Some creature is doing awful things to the great Valoo's tail! That's why he's so angry! The great Valoo's tail hangs down into the room right below here.|Medli|TWW}}</ref> Defeating Gohma calms Valoo and helps restore the confidence of the Rito [[Prince Komali]], who bequeaths [[Din's Pearl]] to Link in gratitude before departing to receive his own scale from the dragon.
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Template:Dungeon Dragon Roost Cavern is the second dungeon Link visits in The Wind Waker. Located on Dragon Roost Island, it is a volcanic cavern that is traversed regularly by members of the Rito tribe in order to meet with the Sky Spirit Valoo and obtain one of his scales, which allow them to grow their wings once they are of age.

Entrance to the Cavern

Link first learns of the cavern from Medli, a Rito and Valoo's attendant. In light of the dragon's recent outbursts, she requests Link's help in reaching the dungeon's entrance on a high ledge, so that she can journey to the peak in order to appease him.[1] After tossing her up to the ledge, the hero must use the bottle she gives him to revitalize a cluster of withered Bomb Flowers in the area. These can then be used to destroy the boulder plugging the spring, filling the pond and allowing Link to swim across to the entrance.

Themes and Navigation

The dungeon is reminiscent of Dodongo's Cavern from Ocarina of Time, in that Link must use Bomb Flowers to clear away boulders and clear a path. The lighting of Torches is required in certain rooms, as is the use of enemy weapons to smash or burn through wooden barricades. At some points, Link is required to use Water Pots to cool and solidify lava, allowing him to safely pass over it or ride volcanic geysers and reach higher floors. Brief portions of the dungeon are also set outside, where great care must be taken to avoid falling down from the cliffs in the mountainside.

The main item of the dungeon, the Grappling Hook, is obtained from Medli after defeating two Bokoblins and a Moblin at the mountain's peak, where Valoo roosts. After using this item to obtain the Big Key, Link encounters the boss of the dungeon, Gohma, in the chamber beneath Valoo; it was this creature that had been agitating the Sky Spirit by attacking his tail, leaving the Rito unable to approach him.[2] Defeating Gohma calms Valoo and helps restore the confidence of the Rito Prince Komali, who bequeaths Din's Pearl to Link in gratitude before departing to receive his own scale from the dragon.

Minor Enemies and Traps

Trivia

  • Portions of Dodongo's Cavern and Death Mountain Crater's theme were remixed as the music for Dragon Roost Cavern.
  • At the entrance of Dragon Roost Cavern there is a mural on the wall of two green dragons that look like Volvagia.
  • Along the wall of the volcano crater is a statue-like structure that resembles the giant Dodongo skull found in Dodongo's Cavern.

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 竜の山のほこら (Ryū no Yama no Hokora) Dragon Mountain Shrine
France FrenchEU Caverne du Dragon Dragon's Cave
Germany German Drako-Sanktuarium Dragon Sanctuary
Italy Italian Caverna del Drago Dragon's Cave
Korea Korean 용의 산 제단 (Yong-ui San Jedan) Dragon's Mountain Shrine
Latin America SpanishLA Cueva del Dragón Dragon's Cave

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References

  1. ↑ "I want to go to the small shrine that's near the peak of Dragon Roost, but that ledge over there is so high..." — Medli (The Wind Waker)
  2. ↑ "I have to tell you what I found out! This is terrible!...Some creature is doing awful things to the great Valoo's tail! That's why he's so angry! The great Valoo's tail hangs down into the room right below here." — Medli (The Wind Waker)
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