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{{Dungeon
{{Infobox Dungeon
|name = Mermaid's Cave
|image= File:OoA Mermaid's Cave Past.png
|image = [[File:Mermaid'sCave1.png]][[File:Mermaid'sCave2.png]]
|caption=Entrance to Mermaid's Cave in the past
|location = [[Rolling Ridge]]
|location= [[Rolling Ridge]]
|game = {{OoA}}
|game= OoA
|item = [[Mermaid Suit]]
|item= [[Mermaid Suit]]
|mini-boss = [[Vire]]
|mini-boss= [[Vire]]
|boss = [[Octogon]]
|boss= [[Octogon]]
|quest = [[Lonely Peak]]<br>[[Heart Container]]
|quest= {{List|[[Lonely Peak]], [[Heart Container]]}}
|theme music = [[File:Level 6, Mermaid's Cave.ogg|noicon]]
|theme=  
|strategy= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/East Rolling Ridge and Mermaid's Cave#Mermaid's Cave|Mermaid's Cave}}
}}
}}
 
The {{Term/Store|Mermaid's Cave||Series, OoA}} is the sixth {{Term|OoA|Dungeon|link}} in {{OoA}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 152}}</ref> It is found in the center of {{Term|OoA|Rolling Ridge Base|link}} and exists in both the past and the present.
The '''Mermaid's Cave''' is the sixth [[dungeon]] in {{OoA}}, found at the base of [[Rolling Ridge]]. This dungeon exists in both the past and the present.


==Entrance to the Cave==
==Entrance to the Cave==
The entrance to the dungeon is found behind a waterfall at the base of [[Rolling Ridge]]. However, the waterfall seems to have dried up in the present, in which case the entrance is simply built into the cliff wall. The [[Mermaid Key]] and [[Old Mermaid Key]] are required to enter the dungeon in the past and the present, respectively.
In the past, the entrance to the {{Term|OoA|Dungeon|link}} is found behind a {{Term|OoA|Waterfall|link}} flowing down {{Term|OoA|Rolling Ridge Base|link}}. In the present, however, the {{Term|OoA|Waterfall}} has dried up into the {{Term|OoA|Dry Falls|link}}, in which case the entrance is simply built into the cliff wall. The [[Mermaid Key]] and [[Old Mermaid Key]] are required to enter the dungeon in the past and the present, respectively.


==Themes and Navigation==
==Themes and Navigation==
The Mermaid's Cave is a water-themed dungeon. Unlike other dungeons in {{OoA|-}}, Link visits this dungeon twice in both the present and past. In order to complete the dungeon in its entirety, Link must travel back and forth through the present and past forms of the dungeon. The dungeon's layout and color scheme differs between the two time periods. During the present, the entire first floor of the Cave somewhat resembles the shape of a [[Mermaid]], hence the name of the dungeon. During the past, the layout only partly resembles the makings of the future layout.
The Mermaid's Cave is a water-themed dungeon. Unlike other dungeons in {{OoA|-}}, Link visits this dungeon twice in both the present and past. In order to complete the dungeon in its entirety, Link must travel back and forth through the present and past forms of the dungeon. The dungeon's layout and color scheme differs between the two time periods. During the present, the entire first floor of the Cave somewhat resembles the shape of a [[Mermaid]], hence the name of the dungeon. During the past, the layout only partly resembles the makings of the future layout. Both versions of the {{Term|OoA|Dungeon}} use {{Plural|OoA|Dial|link}} as a means of progression.


In the present time of Mermaid's Cave, Link finds the mini-boss, [[Vire]], along with the [[Boss Key]]. There he also finds the [[Mermaid Suit]], which is required to explore the submerged section of the dungeon in the past. The boss of the dungeon, [[Octogon]], and the [[Essences of Time|Essence of Time]] it is guarding, are found in the past. After defeating Octogon, Link will receive a [[Heart Container]] and the [[Lonely Peak]], his sixth Essence of Time.
In the present time of Mermaid's Cave, Link finds the mini-boss, [[Vire]], along with the [[Boss Key]]. There he also finds the [[Mermaid Suit]], which is required to explore the submerged section of the dungeon in the past. The boss of the dungeon, [[Octogon]], and the [[Essences of Time|Essence of Time]] it is guarding, are found in the past. After defeating Octogon, Link will receive a [[Heart Container]] and the [[Lonely Peak]], his sixth Essence of Time.


===Minor Traps and Enemies===
===Minor {{Plural|OoA|Enemy}}===
<gallery>
{{Gallery List|Enemies
File:OoS Anti-Fairies Sprite.png|[[Anti-Fairies]]
|OoA= Anti-Fairy, Bari, Beamos, Big Blade, Biri, Blue Wizzrobe, Color-Changing Gel, Face Lamp, Floormaster, Gibdo, Keese, Kyandokyan, Red Wizzrobe, Rope, Shrouded Stalfos, Sword Stalfos, Water Tektite, Whisp, Wizzrobe
File:BariAges.png|[[Bari]]
}}
File:LADX Beamos Sprite.png|[[Beamos]]
File:Biri.png|[[Biri]]
File:OoA Color Changing Gel.png|[[Color-Changing Gel]]
File:OoS Face Lamp Sprite.png|[[Face Lamp]]
File:OoS Floormaster Sprite.png|[[Floormaster]]
File:OoS Blade Trap Big Orange Sprite.png|[[Blade Trap|Giant Blade Trap]]
File:LADX Gibdo Sprite.png|[[Gibdo]]
File:OoA Keese Sprite.png|[[Keese]]
File:OoA Kyandokyan Sprite.png|[[Kyandokyan]]
File:OoS Rope Sprite.png|[[Rope]]
File:OoS Shrouded Stalfos Sprite.png|[[Shrouded Stalfos]]
File:OoS Sword Stalfos Sprite.png|[[Sword Stalfos]]
File:LADX Water Tektite Sprite.png|[[Water Tektite]]
File:OoS Bubble Sprite.png|[[Whisp]]
File:LADX Wizzrobe Sprite.png|[[Wizzrobe]]
File:WizrobeOracleRed.png|[[Wizzrobe]]
File:WizrobeOracleBlue.png|[[Wizzrobe]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
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|enBr=  
===Other Names===
|enBrM=  
{{Other Names
|ja= {{Romanize|人魚の洞窟|Ningyo no Dōkutsu}}
|-
|jaM= Same as English.
| Mermaid Dungeon<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoA |guide= Versus |page= 46 {{Exp Game|OoA}}}}</ref>
|esS= Cueva de la Sirena
| {{OoA}}
|esSM= Same as English.
| {{Guide|OoA|Versus}}
|esL=
| {{E}}
|esLM=
|-
|frF= Grotte Sirènes
| Mermaid's Dungeon<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoA |guide= Prima |page= 100 {{Exp Game|OoA}}}}</ref>
|frFM= Same as English.
| {{OoA}}
|frC=  
| {{Guide|OoA|Prima}}
|frCM=  
| {{E}}
|de= {{De|Nixenhöhle}}
}}
|deM= Same as English.
|it= Grotta Sirena
|itM= Same as English.
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=  
|nl=  
|nlM=  
|ru=  
|ruM=
|ko=
|koM=
|zhT=
|zhTM=
|zhS=
|zhSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Oracle Of Ages - Mermaids Cave Entrance 2.png|Entrance to Mermaid's Cave in the present.
File:OoA Mermaid's Cave.png|Entrance to Mermaid's Cave in the present
File:Oracle Of Ages - Mermaids Cave Entrance 1.png|Entrance to Mermaid's Cave in the past.
File:Mermaid'sCave1.png|The Interior of Mermaid's Cave in the past
File:Mermaid's Cave (Present).png|Map of the dungeon in the present.
File:Mermaid'sCave2.png|The interior of Mermaid's Cave in the present
File:Mermaid's Cave (Past).png|Map of the dungeon in the past.
File:Mermaid's Cave (Past).png|Map of the dungeon in the past
File:Mermaid's Cave (Present).png|Map of the dungeon in the present
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Ref}}


{{DungeonNav2|OoA}}
{{DungeonNav2|OoA}}
[[Category:Dungeons in Oracle of Ages]]
{{Categories
|Rolling Ridge
|locations= OoA
|dungeons= OoA
}}

Latest revision as of 20:38, 5 January 2024

The Mermaid's Cave is the sixth Dungeon in Oracle of Ages.[1] It is found in the center of Rolling Ridge Base and exists in both the past and the present.

Entrance to the Cave

In the past, the entrance to the Dungeon is found behind a Waterfall flowing down Rolling Ridge Base. In the present, however, the Waterfall has dried up into the Dry Falls, in which case the entrance is simply built into the cliff wall. The Mermaid Key and Old Mermaid Key are required to enter the dungeon in the past and the present, respectively.

Themes and Navigation

The Mermaid's Cave is a water-themed dungeon. Unlike other dungeons in Oracle of Ages, Link visits this dungeon twice in both the present and past. In order to complete the dungeon in its entirety, Link must travel back and forth through the present and past forms of the dungeon. The dungeon's layout and color scheme differs between the two time periods. During the present, the entire first floor of the Cave somewhat resembles the shape of a Mermaid, hence the name of the dungeon. During the past, the layout only partly resembles the makings of the future layout. Both versions of the Dungeon use Dials as a means of progression.

In the present time of Mermaid's Cave, Link finds the mini-boss, Vire, along with the Boss Key. There he also finds the Mermaid Suit, which is required to explore the submerged section of the dungeon in the past. The boss of the dungeon, Octogon, and the Essence of Time it is guarding, are found in the past. After defeating Octogon, Link will receive a Heart Container and the Lonely Peak, his sixth Essence of Time.

Minor Enemies

Trivia

  • Vire, the dungeon's mini-boss, bears some similarity to Swoop, the mini-boss of the Wing Dungeon. Vire also appears in Oracle of Seasons and Link's Awakening.
  • If the floors of this dungeon in the past are combined, they make the shape of the dungeon in the present. This means that between the two ages, something may have caused the floors to drain and merge together.
  • The fewest number of sword slashes to defeat Vire in this dungeon is 2. One must play Oracle of Seasons first and beat that, and then link it up with Oracle of Ages. One then must use secrets to obtain the Master Sword and equip the Red Ring.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
人魚の洞窟 (Ningyo no Dōkutsu) 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Grotte Sirènes 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Nixenhöhle 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Grotta Sirena[2]Mermaid Cave
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Cueva de la Sirena 
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Mermaid Dungeon[3]
Applies to
Oracle of Ages
Source

Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages & Seasons Perfect Guide by Versus Books

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
Name
Mermaid's Dungeon[4]
Applies to
Oracle of Ages
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages—Prima's Official Strategy Guide by Prima Games

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Mermaid Dungeon[3]
Oracle of Ages

Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages & Seasons Perfect Guide by Versus Books

Encyclopedia
Mermaid's Dungeon[4]
Oracle of Ages

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages—Prima's Official Strategy Guide by Prima Games

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • Entrance to Mermaid's Cave in the present

    Entrance to Mermaid's Cave in the present

  • The Interior of Mermaid's Cave in the past

    The Interior of Mermaid's Cave in the past

  • The interior of Mermaid's Cave in the present

    The interior of Mermaid's Cave in the present

  • Map of the dungeon in the past

    Map of the dungeon in the past

  • Map of the dungeon in the present

    Map of the dungeon in the present

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 152
  2. ↑ "Livello 6
    Grotta Sirena    " — N/A (Oracle of Ages, Italian localization)
  3. ↑ Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages & Seasons Perfect Guide, Versus Books, pg. 46 (OoA)
  4. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 100 (OoA)
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