Lanayru Mining Facility: Difference between revisions

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{{Term|SS|Link|link}} initially proceeds to the location of the {{Term|SS|Temple of Time}}, only to discover that the entrance is blocked. He then learns from an {{Term|SS|Ancient Robot|link}} that the {{Term|SS|Lanayru Mining Facility}} and the {{Term|SS|Temple of Time}} are connected underground. To unveil the {{Term|SS|Lanayru Mining Facility|display= Facility}}, {{Term|SS|Link}} proceeds to activate three power nodes placed strategically in the areas close to its entrance. Two power nodes are located inside caches, and one is hidden behind a bombable statue. In all cases, the nodes can only be activated when a {{Term|SS|Timeshift Stone|link}} is activated nearby, and to do so {{Term|SS|Link}} stabs at the center of each of them so he can proceed to rotate the pointer up to a certain angle. Each pointer has a symbol: a {{Term|SS|Lightning|link}} bolt, a {{Term|SS|Water|link}} droplet, and a {{Term|SS|Flame|link}}. When all three nodes are activated, {{Term|SS|Link}} goes to the {{Term|SS|Power Generator|link}} that is in front of the {{Term|SS|Lanayru Mining Facility}}'s resting area, and proceeds to input its three pointers in an order that is indicated by the order of placement of the symbols, which in turn is based on the position of the original power nodes (this can be seen on the map, where the three symbols are shown). The {{Term|SS|Lanayru Mining Facility|display= Facility}} is then revealed, and {{Term|SS|Link}} proceeds to enter.

==Themes and Navigation==

[[File:Windmill Switch.jpg|thumb|right|280px|{{Term|SS|Link|link}} blowing a windmill with the {{Term|SS|Gust Bellows|link}} before a moving cart with a {{Term|SS|Timeshift Stone|link}}]]

Compared to previous {{Plural|SS|Dungeon|link}}, {{Term|SS|Lanayru Mining Facility}} shows a significantly more advanced technology, such as artificial lights and luminous platforms and stairs. It also contains a large number of {{Plural|SS|Timeshift Stone}} that were mined from the earth, as well as many ruined and disused systems that come to life when the {{Plural|SS|Timeshift Stone}} are activated.

Inside, the {{Term|SS|Sand|link}} proves as difficult to navigate as outside, requiring plenty of {{Term|SS|Stamina|link}} to dash across the various {{Term|SS|Sand}}-filled rooms. Also found inside the {{Term|SS|Lanayru Mining Facility}}'s walls are a number of minecarts and conveyor systems that have fallen into disrepair. The use of {{Plural|SS|Timeshift Stone}} allow {{Term|SS|Link}} to restore these systems and help him trigger {{Plural|SS|Switch|link}} in order to further proceed into the {{Term|SS|Dungeon}}. However, {{Term|SS|Link}} must evade the rugged piles of unrefined minerals and electric barriers as he navigates the conveyor belts. {{Plural|SS|Stamina Fruit|link}} are occasionally dropped, allowing {{Term|SS|Link}} to continue running across the belts. The past also contains several mechanical sentries, powered by ancient and relatively unknown technology, which {{Term|SS|Link}} must defeat in order to proceed.

Large piles of softer {{Term|SS|Sand}} frequently appears alongside the dangerous {{Term|SS|Sinksand|link}}, and although they rarely impede movement, one of them blocking a door, the piles frequently hide {{Plural|SS|Switch}}, {{Plural|SS|Treasure|link}}, or {{Plural|SS|Enemy|link}}. {{Term|SS|Link}} must use the {{Term|SS|Gust Bellows}} to blow away the {{Term|SS|Sand}} and reveal what it hides. {{Term|SS|Link}} will have to continue activating {{Plural|SS|Timeshift Stone}} and use the {{Term|SS|Gust Bellows}} as he travels deeper into the {{Term|SS|Dungeon}}. Several mechanical platforms must be moved by using the {{Term|SS|Gust Bellows}}, and some {{Plural|SS|Switch}} are triggered in this fashion as well. {{Plural|SS|Timeshift Stone}} on moving minecarts have to be used at some points, meaning the young hero must move quickly and precisely to ensure that tasks they need to do in the small past area are completed.

Interestingly, this {{Term|SS|Dungeon}} doesn't have a {{Term|SS|Mini-Boss|link}}, and the {{Term|SS|Boss|link}} doesn't directly guard any quest reward other than a {{Term|SS|Heart Container|link}}. Instead, after {{Term|SS|Link}} defeats it, he crosses a railroad that takes him to a scene at the {{Term|SS|Temple of Time|link}} where he has to protect {{Term|SS|Princess Zelda|link}} and {{Term|SS|Impa|link}} from {{Term|SS|Ghirahim|link}}'s reaches, and receives from his childhood friend the {{Term|SS|Goddess's Harp|link}}.

|SS= Aracha, Armos, Beamos, Electro Spume, Froak, Sentrobe, Sentrobe Bomb, Staldra, Thunder Keese, Yellow Chuchu

*The {{Term|SS|Lanayru Mining Facility}} is [[Eiji Aonuma]]'s favorite {{Term|SS|Dungeon|link}} in {{SS|-}}.<ref>{{Cite Person|quote=There is a part where you use an item called the Timeshift Stone that enables you to switch between the past and present. I think that this is something that can only be done in games and I believe it utilises the interactive quality of games brilliantly.|name=[[Eiji Aonuma]]|url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/33721/aonumas-best-zelda-skyward-sword-dungeon-revealed/|title=Aonuma's best Zelda Skyward Sword dungeon revealed}}</ref>

*The railroad leading to the {{Term|SS|Temple of Time|link}} is linked to the {{Term|SS|Lanayru Mining Facility}} via a turntable, which is located underneath the {{Term|SS|Sand|link}} of the {{Term|SS|Boss|link}} room. Surrounding the turntable are several closed tunnels, which could lead to other parts of the {{Term|SS|Lanayru Province|link}}.

*This is the only {{Term|SS|Dungeon}} in {{SS}} which doesn't include a {{Term|SS|Mini-Boss|link}}.

==Nomenclature==

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