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[[File:Kholdstone.png|thumb|right|Link approaches Kholdstone]] | [[File:Kholdstone.png|thumb|right|Link approaches Kholdstone]] | ||
Kholdstare appears in Chapter 10 of the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, although under the name of '''Kholdstone'''. During Link's search for a map of the [[Dark World]], the young hero travels to the [[Ice Palace|Ice Tower]], where he is confronted by Kholdstone. Link states that all he wants is to see the map of the Dark World,<ref>{{Cite book|quote=I don't want any '''trouble'''! I just want to see the map of the Dark World!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=5}}</ref> but Kholdstone tells him that the map is its greatest treasure and it will not let anyone see it.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=This map you speak of is Kholdstone's greatest treasure! I will '''never''' let you gaze upon it! Arise, Stalfos! Destroy him!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref> The monster unleashes two [[Stalfos]] to attack Link, but when the young hero sees that they keep respawning even after defeating them, he begins to focus his power on the [[Master Sword]],<ref>{{Cite book|quote=It's impossible to keep them down! Aaaargh!! I've had enough!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=7}}</ref> which causes the tower to begin to collapse. Kholdstone warns Link that if he destroys the tower, then he will destroy the map as well, making Link realize that the map is etched on the tower's floor.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=You've got quite a temper... If you bring the place down, you will destroy the map also! [...] Look '''down''', fool!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote=Ah...the floor is the map?! Now...where's Turtle Rock?!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> However, the tower collapses shortly after, presumably killing Kholdstone. | Kholdstare appears in Chapter 10 of the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, although under the name of '''Kholdstone'''. During Link's search for a map of the [[Dark World]], the young hero travels to the [[Ice Palace|Ice Tower]], where he is confronted by Kholdstone. Link states that all he wants is to see the map of the Dark World,<ref>{{Cite book|quote=I don't want any '''trouble'''! I just want to see the map of the Dark World!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=5}}</ref> but Kholdstone tells him that the map is its greatest treasure and it will not let anyone see it.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=This map you speak of is Kholdstone's greatest treasure! I will '''never''' let you gaze upon it! Arise, Stalfos! Destroy him!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref> The monster unleashes two [[Stalfos]] to attack Link, but when the young hero sees that they keep respawning even after defeating them, he begins to focus his power on the [[Master Sword]],<ref>{{Cite book|quote=It's impossible to keep them down! Aaaargh!! I've had enough!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=7}}</ref> which causes the tower to begin to collapse. Kholdstone warns Link that if he destroys the tower, then he will destroy the map as well, making Link realize that the map is etched on the tower's floor.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=You've got quite a temper... If you bring the place down, you will destroy the map also! [...] Look '''down''', fool!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote=Ah...the floor is the map?! Now...where's Turtle Rock?!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> However, the tower collapses shortly after, presumably killing Kholdstone. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In the SNES version of | *In the SNES version of {{ALttP|-}}, Kholdstare's ice shell was supposed to melt after it was defeated by a fire-based weapon, rather than simply disappearing. However, this did not occur in the game due to a bug. This glitch is no longer present in the GBA version of the game.<ref>{{Cite web|published=November 27, 2012|retrieved=January 16, 2014|url=http://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past_(SNES)#Kholdstare.27s_Shell_.22Melting.22|title=The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)|site=The Cutting Room Floor}}</ref> | ||
*[[Frostare]] and [[Dharkstare]] from {{FSA}} and {{ALBW}}, respectively, bear a strong resemblance to Kholdstare (in its original frozen form), both in name and appearance. | *[[Frostare]] and [[Dharkstare]] from {{FSA}} and {{ALBW}}, respectively, bear a strong resemblance to Kholdstare (in its original frozen form), both in name and appearance. | ||
