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==Biography==

Both versions of the Maku Tree are an important character in the plots of {{OoA|-}} and {{OoS|-}} and are the guardians of their respective lands and [[Oracle]]s. Although the Maku Tree plays an identical role in each game's plot, both versions differ in personality and appearance. The Maku Tree is one of the first characters [[Link]] meets in each game. When Link goes to meet the Maku Tree for the first time, he will find the way to the Maku Tree's grove barred by a closed gate; the {{Term|OoS|Maku Tree Gate|link}} in {{OoS|-}}. In {{OoA|-}}, Link must use a detour through [[Maku Road]] to reach the tree. In {{OoS|-}}, the {{Term|OoS|Maku Tree Gate}} can only be opened by "showing courage."<ref>{{Cite|Maku Tree Gate<br/>Show courage to gain passage!|N/A|OoS}}</ref> Link shows courage by obtaining the [[Wooden Sword]] from the [[Hero's Cave]] and holding it up before the {{Term|OoS|Maku Tree Gate}}. The Maku Tree is first found while in a weakened state due to the havoc wreaked by [[Veran]] in {{OoA|-}} or [[General Onox]] in {{OoS|-}}.<ref name="memory">{{Cite|With the flow of time disrupted, my memory is fading...|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref><ref name="might">{{Cite|What's to be done, Link? With the seasons in chaos, the land is robbed of the very essence of nature, draining all of my might!|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> In order to defeat the villain, Link must restore the Maku Tree's state by gathering the eight [[Essences of Time]] in {{OoA|-}} or the eight [[Essences of Nature]] in {{OoS|-}}.<ref name="Essences of Time">{{Cite|I don't recall, but I think you need the eight Essences of Time hidden in Labrynna to beat Veran! The essences hold the power to see the truth, and they hold my memory! You won't beat Veran if you can't see the truth!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref><ref name="Essences of Nature">{{Cite|You'll need the eight Essences of Nature that lie sleeping in Holodrum. Gathering all eight is the only option.|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> Throughout Link's quest, the Maku Tree offers Link helpful advice and information via telepathy.<ref name="ooa first essence">{{Cite|First, I want you to go to Yoll Graveyard in the east. I hear the first essence there. I can't do much, but take this.|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref><ref name="oos first essence">{{Cite|Go to the Giant root near the lake up north! The first essence should be there, but I'd expect some resistance. Be careful!|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> After each dungeon, the Maku Tree will point Link to the direction of the next Essence.<ref name="ooa next essence">{{Cite|It's me, the Maku Tree! I hear an Essence of Time echoing in the Western Woods! Can you go there?|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref><ref name="oos next essence">{{Cite|Hwaah... Thank you, Link. I, too, feel the Bright Sun! I dreamt of the waterfall on the mountain north of Holodrum. Perhaps the next essence is near there...|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> In both games, the Maku Tree is unable to sense the final Essence and Link must find it on his own.<ref name="ooa last essence">{{Cite|The last essence must be hidden somewhere in Labrynna... Good luck!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref><ref name="oos last essence">{{Cite|Say, Link! Now for the last Essence of Nature! I must rely on you, Link! It lies hidden in Holodrum. Good luck!|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> By selecting the Maku Tree's area on the [[Overworld]] map, Link can review the current objective given by the Maku Tree. Link is be able to enter the hollow of the Maku Tree, where he will find the [[Hall of Secrets]]. After collecting each Essence, the Maku Tree will grow. Eventually, Link will be able to climb up to the very top of the Tree. Here Link will find many items, such as [[Gasha Seed]]s and [[Fairy|Fairies]]. A [[Great Fairy]] also resides here. Once Link obtains all eight Essences, the Maku Tree produces a [[Huge Maku Seed]], which is capable of dispelling the barrier that surrounds the antagonist's lair.<ref name="ooa seed">{{Cite|Link! You've collected all eight Essences of Time and know their power! Thanks to you, time flows true in me again, and I remember all I had forgotten! I'm the guardian of Nayru, Oracle of Ages, and my Maku Seed can be used only by a hero who knows the powers of the Essences of Time. The hero who knows the Essences of Time sees unwavering truth across time and space. If you can do this, Link you can stop Veran! Take this!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref><ref name="oos seed">{{Cite|Link! You've finally gathered all eight Essences of Nature. You've become a true hero who understands the Essences of Nature. You are hope for all that live! Take this seed! Link! Surely now you can defeat Onox, the General of Darkness, and free Din, Oracle of Seasons!|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> In each [[Linked Game]], the Oracles create a portal next to the Maku Tree once they have been freed. The portal transports Link to the [[Room of Rites]]. After defeating [[Ganon]], the Maku Tree rescues Link and [[Princess Zelda]] by teleporting them out of the crumbling Room of Rites just as it collapses.

==={{OoA|-}}===

The Maku Tree in {{OoA|-}} is the guardian of [[Labrynna]] and the Oracle, [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]].<ref>{{Cite|Pleased to meet you, young hero. I am the Maku Tree, guardian of Labrynna.|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref><ref name="ooa seed"/> The Maku Tree is female, with rosy cheeks and a pink flower in her foliage. She has a bright and cheery personality. In the past, the Maku Tree is a small sprout named '''Maku Sprout'''.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 212}}</ref> Due to being rescued by Link as a sprout, the Maku Tree becomes emotionally attached to Link to the point of waiting to marry him for 400 years.<ref name="bride">{{Cite|Dear! ...Umm... ...ahh... When I grow up, I'm going to be your bride! Ahh! I said it!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref><ref name="marry">{{Cite|When I grow up, I'll marry you! That's what you said, Link. Four hundred years I waited.|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref>

The Maku Tree points Link to the direction of the next Essence after every dungeon.<ref name="ooa next essence"/> However, she cannot sense the location of the final Essence, the [[Falling Star]], leaving Link to find it on his own.<ref name="ooa last essence"/> After the sixth dungeon, [[Mermaid's Cave]], the Maku Tree informs Link that [[Queen Ambi]] has left her [[Ambi's Palace|palace]] and that it is time to rescue Nayru from Veran's clutches.<ref>{{Cite|Link! I have great news!!! Queen Ambi has just left the palace! Now is your chance! This may be your only opportunity to save Nayru!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> After Link gathers all eight Essences and restores the Maku Tree's memory, she gives Link a Huge Maku Seed, which allows him to penetrate the evil forces surrounding the [[Black Tower]] and enter.<ref name="ooa seed"/>

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