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The '''Maku Tree''' is an important character in the plots of {{OoA}} and {{OoS}} and is the guardian entity of the respective lands of [[Labrynna]] and [[Holodrum]]. Although the Maku Tree plays an identical roles in both games, various differences in character can be observed in its two appearances. This is mainly because the Maku Tree is female in ''Oracle of Ages'' and male in ''Oracle of Seasons''.
The '''Maku Tree''' is a character in {{OoA}} and {{OoS}}.
==Common Attributes==
==Biography==
[[File:Hall of Secrets.png|thumb|240px|right|The [[Hall of Secrets]] located within the hollow section of the Maku Tree]]
Both versions of the Maku Tree are an important character in the plots of ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'' 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. In ''Oracle of Ages'', Link must use a detour through [[Maku Road]] to reach the tree. In ''Oracle of Seasons'', the gate can only be opened by "showing courage."<ref>{{Cite|Maku Tree Gate: 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 gate. The Maku Tree is first found while in a weakened state due to the havoc wreaked by [[Veran]] in ''Oracle of Ages'' or [[Onox]] in ''Oracle of Seasons''.<ref>{{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="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 ''Oracle of Ages'' or the eight [[Essences of Nature]] in ''Oracle of Seasons''.<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!|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.
Although different in terms of personality, the Maku Tree's role in the plot in ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'' is nearly identical. Guardian entity of the lands of [[Labrynna]] and [[Holodrum]], the Maku Tree is one of the first characters Link meets in the game. Link, who seeks out the Maku Tree for advice when first arriving in Labrynna or Holodrum, finds the Maku Tree in a weakened state due the havoc wreaked by [[Veran]] or [[Onox]].<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><ref name="memory">{{Cite|With the flow of time disrupted, my memory is fading... What will we do? I'm at a loss...|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> In order to defeat the villain, Link must restore the Maku Tree's power by gathering the eight Essences ([[Essences of Time]] for ''Ages'', [[Essences of Nature]] for ''Seasons'') scattered across the land.<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|OoA}}</ref><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!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> Throughout Link's quest, the Maku Tree offers Link helpful advice and information via telepathy; after each dungeon, he/she will point Link in the direction of the next essence. In both games, the Maku Tree is unable to sense the last essence and has Link find it on his own. By selecting the Maku Tree's square on the overworld [[map]], Link can hear at any time the last words the Maku Tree said to him.
With each Essence, the Maku Tree will grow, at which point Link will even be able to enter the hollow of the Maku Tree, where the [[Hall of Secrets]] is located. Eventually, Link will be able to climb up into the higher boughs of the Maku Tree, eventually reaching its very top. In these boughs, Link will find useful things such as [[Gasha Seed]]s and [[Fairy|Fairies]], and even a [[Great Fairy]]. Once the eight essences have been gathered, the Maku Tree regains his/her powers and is able to produce a [[Huge Maku Seed]], an item capable of dispelling the barrier surrounding the antagonist's lair.<ref name="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>
===''Oracle of Ages''===
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The Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Ages'' 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. 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>
In a [[Linked Game]], where the extended plot has [[Twinrova]] about to sacrifice [[Princess Zelda]] to resurrect [[Ganon]], the Oracles, once both have been freed, create a portal next to the Maku Tree allowing Link to access the [[Room of Rites]]. After the battle with [[Ganon]], the Maku Tree is able to rescue Link and Zelda by teleporting them out of the crumbling Room of Rites just as it collapses.
[[File:Oracle Of Ages - Maku Tree.png|thumb|right|The Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Ages'']]
After witnessing the Nayru's capture by Veran, [[Impa]] sends Link to the Maku Tree for help.<ref name="Lynna Village"/> Soon after Link meets the Maku Tree, Veran's actions 400 years in the past take effect and cause the Maku Tree to vanish in the present.<ref>{{Cite|I feel so weird. I'm vanishing! Something must be happening to me in the past! Help!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref><ref name="the present">{{Cite|The present age and the past age are related. Events in the past affect events in the present.|N/A|OoA}}</ref> By travelling to the past, Link finds a group of Veran's forces attacking the Maku Tree sprout and defeats them. The Maku Tree sprout admires Link's brave rescue, saying that she will repay him when she grows up.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you for rescuing me! I will never, ever forget it! And I promise I'll repay you when I grow up!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> Just before Link leaves, the Maku Tree sprout exclaims that she wishes to be his bride.<ref name="bride"/>
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. In ''Oracle of Ages'', Link must use a detour through [[Maku Road]] to reach the tree. In ''Oracle of Seasons'', the gate can only be opened by "one show shows courage".<ref>{{Cite|Maku Tree Gate: Show courage to gain passage!|[[Sign]]|OoS}}</ref> This is done by obtaining the [[Wooden Sword]] from the [[Hero's Cave]] and holding it up before the gate.
Upon returning to the present, Link discovers that the Maku Tree's memory is fading due to the disruption of the flow of time.<ref>{{Cite|With the flow of time disrupted, my memory is fading...|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> She is still able to remember Link's rescue centuries ago; however, she has confused the vow she made to marry Link as being Link's own words.<ref name="marry"/> The Maku Tree is dismayed upon realizing that Link has not come back for her love.<ref>{{Cite|I knew you wouldn't forget about me. Our hearts are bound across time by a thread of... What? That's not why you're here? Why won't you listen to me? Fine! You want to talk about Veran, right?|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> The Maku Tree shifts her focus to defeating Veran and tells Link that he must first restore her memory by collecting the eight Essences of Time scattered across Labrynna.<ref name="Essences of Time"/> The Maku Tree then directs Link to [[Yoll Graveyard]], the location of the first Essence of Time, and gives him the [[Seed Satchel]] and [[Ember Seed]]s needed to access the area.<ref name="ooa first essence"/>
==Maku Tree (Female)==
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"/>
The female Maku Tree seen in ''Oracle of Ages'' is bright and cheery. She is distinguished from her male counterpart by her rosy cheeks, the flower in her foliage (which bears the resemblance of a head of hair), and her generally womanly features and expressions. In the age of the past, the Maku Tree is a mere sapling. Due to certain events in the game, the Maku Tree becomes emotionally attached to Link to the point of proposing marriage. Her proposal remains unanswered throughout the game, much to her dismay.
===Biography===
===''Oracle of Seasons''===
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The Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Seasons'' is the guardian of [[Holodrum]] and the Oracle, [[Din (Oracle)|Din]].<ref name="Horon Village"/><ref name="din taken">{{Cite|Hwaaa...... Wh-who's that? Did you wake me? Who are you? Hmm... What?!? Din was taken while I slept? There's no sign of the Temple of Seasons?!? This is awful!!! Guarding the oracle is my duty... Alas, how I've withered!|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> The Maku Tree is male, with a long nose and a constant sleepy expression. He has a mature and serious personality. The Maku Tree falls asleep very often and must be woken by popping his nose bubble with a [[Sword]] if Link wishes to speak with him. Doing so startles the Maku Tree awake and he will fall back to sleep as soon as he is finished speaking.<ref name="din taken"/>
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[[File:Oracle Of Ages - Maku Tree.png|thumb|right|The Maku Tree]]
After witnessing [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]]'s capture by the hands of the evil [[Veran]], the Sorceress of Shadows, [[Impa]] sends Link to see the Maku Tree to seek for help.<ref name="Lynna Village"/> Almost as soon as Link meets the tree, Veran's actions 400 years in the past take effect, making the Maku Tree vanish in Link's present.<ref>{{Cite|I feel so weird. I'm vanishing! Something must be happening to me in the past! Help!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> By travelling to the past, Link discovers that a small group of Veran's forces attacked the Maku Tree, but the hero is able to save the Maku Tree (then only the Maku Sprout) from death. The Maku Tree admires Link's brave rescue, repeating that she will repay him "when she grows up".<ref>{{Cite|Thank you for rescuing me! I will never, ever forget it! And I promise I'll repay you when I grow up!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> Just before Link returns to his present, the Maku Tree blurts out that she wishes to be his bride.<ref>{{Cite|Dear! ...Umm... ...ahh... When I grow up, I'm going to be your bride! Ahh! I said it!|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref>
Upon returning to his present, Link finds the Maku Tree has lost most of her memory due to the disruption of the flow of time.<ref name="memory"/> Despite this, she is still able to remember Link's rescue centuries ago. However, she seems to have confused the vow she made to marry Link as being Link's own words.<ref>{{Cite|Why are you here now? I've been waiting so long for you. Don't you remember? Hundreds of years ago? Link, you promised! "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 is dismayed upon realizing that Link has not come back for her love.<ref>{{Cite|I knew you wouldn't forget about me. Our hearts are bound across time by a thread of... What? That's not why you're here? Why won't you listen to me? Fine! You want to talk about Veran, right?|Maku Tree|OoA}}</ref> Fortunately, she is able to focus on the task at hand, telling Link that in order to defeat Veran, Link must help restore the Maku Tree's memory by collecting the eight [[Essences of Time]] scattered across [[Labrynna]].<ref name="Essences of Time"/>
The Maku Tree then directs Link to the [[Yoll Graveyard]], the location of the first Essence of Time, giving him the [[Seed Satchel]] and [[Ember Seed]]s needed to access it.<ref>{{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> The Maku Tree will then go on to point Link in the direction of the next essence after every dungeon, except for the final essence, the [[Falling Star]], which she cannot sense. She also informs Link when [[Queen Ambi]] left her [[Ambi's Palace|palace]], allowing him to rescue [[Nayru (Oracle)|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 the 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]].<ref>{{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>
==Maku Tree (Male)==
===Characteristics===
[[File:OoS Maku Tree.png|thumb|right|The Maku Tree in slumber]]
In opposition to his female counterpart, the male Maku Tree of {{OoS}} appears to be more mature nature, much like the [[Deku Tree]]. The Maku Tree is robbed of his strength by the destruction caused to the seasons of [[Holodrum]]. Constantly sleepy, he must be woken by popping his trademark nose bubble with the swing of a [[Sword]], should Link wish to speak to him. Doing so jolts the Maku Tree into waking, although he will fall back into slumber as soon as the conversation is over. One would be led to believe that the reason for the male Maku Tree's lack of energy and constant need for slumber is the absence of the Essences of Nature. However, even once all the essences are gathered and Onox is defeated, the Maku Tree still sleeps indefinitely.<ref>{{Cite|Hwaah... Say, Link! As peace returns to Holodrum, so I return to peaceful rest!|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref>
===Biography===
After regaining consciousness following the events of [[Din (Oracle)|Din]]'s capture by the hands of [[Onox]], the General of Darkness, Link finds [[Impa]] standing over him. Impa sends Link to the Maku Tree to seek help.<ref name="Horon Village"/> The Maku Tree, who had slept through the events of Din's capture and the subsequent destruction of the [[Temple of Seasons]], finds his body withered and his might drained by the chaos wreaked upon the four seasons, which has robbed the land of the very essence of nature.<ref>{{Cite|Hwaaa...... Wh-who's that? Did you wake me? Who are you? Hmm... What?!? Din was taken while I slept? There's no sign of the Temple of Seasons?!? This is awful!!! Guarding the oracle is my duty... Alas, how I've withered!|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref><ref name="might"/> In order to restore his might to help defeat Onox, the Maku Tree sends Link to gather the eight [[Essences of Nature]] scattered across Holodrum.<ref name="Essences of Nature"/>
[[File:Male Maku Tree 1.png|left|The withered Maku Tree at the beginning of the game]]
[[File:Male Maku Tree 2.png|right|The Maku Tree during the rest of the game]]
The Maku Tree sends link in the direction of [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]], the location of the first essence.<ref>{{Cite|Go to the Giant root near the lake up north! The first essence should be there, but I'd expect some resistance.|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> After each dungeon, the Maku Tree guides Link in the direction of the next essence, with the exception of the final essence, the [[Changing Seasons]]. This may be because the dungeon in which it is located ([[Sword & Shield Maze]]) is not actually in [[Holodrum]], but in [[Subrosia]].<ref>{{Cite|Now for the last Essence of Nature! But this time, I saw no dreams... So I rely on you, Link. It is somewhere in Holodrum. Good luck!|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> The Maku Tree also helps Link discover the [[Temple of Seasons]], where the [[Rod of Seasons]] is located.<ref>{{Cite|I saw the Temple of Seasons in a strange land I do not know. There I saw a precious item that will aid you, Link.|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref>
[[File:OoS Maku Tree.png|thumb|right|The Maku Tree sleeping in ''Oracle of Seasons'']]
After regaining consciousness following the events of the Din's capture by Onox, Link finds Impa standing over him. Impa sends Link to the Maku Tree for help.<ref name="Horon Village"/> The Maku Tree, who had slept through the events of Din's capture and the subsequent destruction of the [[Temple of Seasons]], finds his body withered and his might drained due to the chaos among the four seasons.<ref name="din taken"/><ref name="might"/> The Maku Tree then tells Link that in order to defeat Onox, he must first restore his might by collecting the eight Essences of Nature scattered across Holodrum.<ref name="Essences of Nature"/> The Maku Tree then directs Link to the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]], the location of the first Essence of Nature.<ref name="oos first essence"/>
Once all eight Essences of Nature have been gathered, the Maku Tree regains his former strength. He then provides Link with the [[Huge Maku Seed]], which allows the young hero to confront [[Onox]] and save [[Din (Oracle)|Din]].<ref name="seed"/>
The Maku Tree points Link to the direction of the next Essence after every dungeon.<ref name="oos next essence"/> However, he cannot sense the location of the final Essence, the [[Changing Seasons]], leaving Link to find it on his own.<ref name="oos last essence"/> The Maku Tree also helps Link find the [[Temple of Seasons]], where the [[Rod of Seasons]] is located.<ref>{{Cite|I saw the Temple of Seasons in a strange land I do not know. There I saw a precious item that will aid you, Link.|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> After Link gathers all eight Essences and restores the Maku Tree's might, he gives Link a [[Huge Maku Seed]], which allows him to penetrate the evil forces surrounding [[Onox's Castle]] and enter.<ref name="oos seed"/>
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Maku Tree and the important seed it produces are referred to in the Japanese titles of both ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'', which translate as "''The Legend of Zelda: Nut of the Mysterious Tree: Chapter of Space-Time/Earth''".
*The Maku Tree and the Huge Maku Seed it produces are referred to in the Japanese titles of both ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'', which translate as "''The Legend of Zelda: Nut of the Mysterious Tree: Chapter of Space-Time/Earth''".
*In the French translation, the name Maku was changed to Bojo. That is because "Maku" sounds too similar to a vulgar expression for one's bottom.{{Fact}}
*In the French translation, the name Maku was changed to Bojo. That is because "Maku" sounds too similar to a vulgar expression for one's bottom.{{Fact}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Maku Sprout.png|Artwork of the Maku Tree sprout in ''Oracle of Ages''
File:Male Maku Tree 2.png|The Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:Hall of Secrets.png|The Hall of Secrets located within the Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:OoA Upper Maku Tree.png|The upper reaches of the Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Ages''
File:OoA Upper Maku Tree.png|The upper reaches of the Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Ages''
File:Maku Treetop.png|Atop the Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Ages''
File:Maku Treetop.png|The top of the Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Ages''
File:OoS Upper Maku Tree.png|The upper reaches of the Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Seasons'' once it has grown to its full height
File:OoS Upper Maku Tree.png|The upper reaches of the Maku Tree in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:OoA MakuLinkedEnding.png|The Maku Tree frowning worriedly when Zelda kisses Link after defeating Ganon in a Linked Game
File:OoA MakuLinkedEnding.png|The Maku Tree frowning when Zelda kisses Link after defeating Ganon in the ''Oracle of Ages'' Linked Game
File:OOA Credits Linked.png|The Maku Tree rejoicing with Link, [[Princess Zelda]], [[Din (Oracle)|Din]], [[Impa]] and [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]] after defeating [[Ganon]] in a [[Linked Game]]
File:OOA Credits Linked.png|The Maku Tree rejoicing with Princess Zelda, Impa, Din, Nayru and Link after defeating Ganon in the ''Oracle of Ages'' Linked Game
Both versions of the Maku Tree are an important character in the plots of Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons and are the guardians of their respective lands and Oracles. 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. In Oracle of Ages, Link must use a detour through Maku Road to reach the tree. In Oracle of Seasons, the gate can only be opened by "showing courage."[1] Link shows courage by obtaining the Wooden Sword from the Hero's Cave and holding it up before the gate. The Maku Tree is first found while in a weakened state due to the havoc wreaked by Veran in Oracle of Ages or Onox in Oracle of Seasons.[2][3] In order to defeat the villain, Link must restore the Maku Tree's state by gathering the eight Essences of Time in Oracle of Ages or the eight Essences of Nature in Oracle of Seasons.[4][5] Throughout Link's quest, the Maku Tree offers Link helpful advice and information via telepathy.[6][7] After each dungeon, the Maku Tree will point Link to the direction of the next Essence.[8][9] In both games, the Maku Tree is unable to sense the final Essence and Link must find it on his own.[10][11] 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 Seeds and 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.[12][13] 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.
The Maku Tree in Oracle of Ages is the guardian of Labrynna and the Oracle, Nayru.[14][12] 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. 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.[15][16]
The Maku Tree in Oracle of Ages
After witnessing the Nayru's capture by Veran, Impa sends Link to the Maku Tree for help.[17] Soon after Link meets the Maku Tree, Veran's actions 400 years in the past take effect and cause the Maku Tree to vanish in the present.[18][19] By travelling to the past, Link finds a group of Veran's forces attacking the Maku Tree sprout and defeats them. The Maku Tree sprout admires Link's brave rescue, saying that she will repay him when she grows up.[20] Just before Link leaves, the Maku Tree sprout exclaims that she wishes to be his bride.[15]
Upon returning to the present, Link discovers that the Maku Tree's memory is fading due to the disruption of the flow of time.[21] She is still able to remember Link's rescue centuries ago; however, she has confused the vow she made to marry Link as being Link's own words.[16] The Maku Tree is dismayed upon realizing that Link has not come back for her love.[22] The Maku Tree shifts her focus to defeating Veran and tells Link that he must first restore her memory by collecting the eight Essences of Time scattered across Labrynna.[4] The Maku Tree then directs Link to Yoll Graveyard, the location of the first Essence of Time, and gives him the Seed Satchel and Ember Seeds needed to access the area.[6]
The Maku Tree points Link to the direction of the next Essence after every dungeon.[8] However, she cannot sense the location of the final Essence, the Falling Star, leaving Link to find it on his own.[10] After the sixth dungeon, Mermaid's Cave, the Maku Tree informs Link that Queen Ambi has left her palace and that it is time to rescue Nayru from Veran's clutches.[23] 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.[12]
Oracle of Seasons
The Maku Tree in Oracle of Seasons is the guardian of Holodrum and the Oracle, Din.[24][25] The Maku Tree is male, with a long nose and a constant sleepy expression. He has a mature and serious personality. The Maku Tree falls asleep very often and must be woken by popping his nose bubble with a Sword if Link wishes to speak with him. Doing so startles the Maku Tree awake and he will fall back to sleep as soon as he is finished speaking.[25]
The Maku Tree sleeping in Oracle of Seasons
After regaining consciousness following the events of the Din's capture by Onox, Link finds Impa standing over him. Impa sends Link to the Maku Tree for help.[24] The Maku Tree, who had slept through the events of Din's capture and the subsequent destruction of the Temple of Seasons, finds his body withered and his might drained due to the chaos among the four seasons.[25][3] The Maku Tree then tells Link that in order to defeat Onox, he must first restore his might by collecting the eight Essences of Nature scattered across Holodrum.[5] The Maku Tree then directs Link to the Gnarled Root Dungeon, the location of the first Essence of Nature.[7]
The Maku Tree points Link to the direction of the next Essence after every dungeon.[9] However, he cannot sense the location of the final Essence, the Changing Seasons, leaving Link to find it on his own.[11] The Maku Tree also helps Link find the Temple of Seasons, where the Rod of Seasons is located.[26] After Link gathers all eight Essences and restores the Maku Tree's might, he gives Link a Huge Maku Seed, which allows him to penetrate the evil forces surrounding Onox's Castle and enter.[13]
Trivia
The Maku Tree and the Huge Maku Seed it produces are referred to in the Japanese titles of both Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, which translate as "The Legend of Zelda: Nut of the Mysterious Tree: Chapter of Space-Time/Earth".
In the French translation, the name Maku was changed to Bojo. That is because "Maku" sounds too similar to a vulgar expression for one's bottom.[citation needed]
↑"Maku Tree Gate: Show courage to gain passage!" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons)
↑"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 (Oracle of Ages)
↑ 3.03.1"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 (Oracle of Seasons)
↑ 4.04.1"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!" — Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)
↑ 5.05.1"You'll need the eight Essences of Nature that lie sleeping in Holodrum. Gathering all eight is the only option." — Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)
↑ 6.06.1"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 (Oracle of Ages)
↑ 7.07.1"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 (Oracle of Seasons)
↑ 8.08.1"It's me, the Maku Tree! I hear an Essence of Time echoing in the Western Woods! Can you go there?" — Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)
↑ 9.09.1"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 (Oracle of Seasons)
↑ 11.011.1"Say, Link! Now for the last Essence of Nature! I must rely on you, Link! It lies hidden in Holodrum. Good luck!" — Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)
↑ 12.012.112.2"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 (Oracle of Ages)
↑ 13.013.1"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 (Oracle of Seasons)
↑"Pleased to meet you, young hero. I am the Maku Tree, guardian of Labrynna." — Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)
↑ 15.015.1"Dear! ...Umm... ...ahh... When I grow up, I'm going to be your bride! Ahh! I said it!" — Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)
↑ 16.016.1"When I grow up, I'll marry you! That's what you said, Link. Four hundred years I waited." — Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)
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↑"I feel so weird. I'm vanishing! Something must be happening to me in the past! Help!" — Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)
↑"The present age and the past age are related. Events in the past affect events in the present." — N/A (Oracle of Ages)
↑"Thank you for rescuing me! I will never, ever forget it! And I promise I'll repay you when I grow up!" — Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)
↑"I knew you wouldn't forget about me. Our hearts are bound across time by a thread of... What? That's not why you're here? Why won't you listen to me? Fine! You want to talk about Veran, right?" — Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)
↑"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 (Oracle of Ages)
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↑ 25.025.125.2"Hwaaa...... Wh-who's that? Did you wake me? Who are you? Hmm... What?!? Din was taken while I slept? There's no sign of the Temple of Seasons?!? This is awful!!! Guarding the oracle is my duty... Alas, how I've withered!" — Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)
↑"I saw the Temple of Seasons in a strange land I do not know. There I saw a precious item that will aid you, Link." — Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)
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