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The {{Term/Store|Mirror Chamber||Series, TP, TPHD}} is a location in {{TP}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 278}}</ref> It is an ancient, open-air atrium located above the [[Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon)|Arbiter's Grounds]] that houses not only the [[Sage]]s, but also the [[Mirror of Twilight]] and is thus the only entrance to the [[Twilight Realm]]. [[Link]] cannot gain access to the Mirror Chamber until after he defeats [[Stallord]], the boss of the Arbiter's Grounds.


[[File:MirrorChamber.png|left|thumb|250px|The rising of the Goddess Statue in the Mirror Chamber atop the Arbiter's Grounds]][[File:MirrorChamber2.png|right|thumb|250px|The  Mirror of Twilight condemning Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm within the Mirror Chamber]]
==Features and Overview==
The '''Mirror Chamber''' is an ancient, open-air atrium located above the [[Arbiter's Grounds]] that houses not only the [[Sage]]s, but the [[Mirror of Twilight]] and the entrance to the [[Twilight Realm]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. Link cannot gain access to the Mirror Chamber until after he defeats [[Stallord]], the dungeon's boss.  
The Mirror Chamber resembles the {{Wp|Colosseum|Roman Colosseum}} in structure and boasts six large equidistant spires that serve as symbolic insignias of the Sages that oversee the chamber. One of the spire tops is shattered, symbolizing the death of the Water Sage at the hands of [[Ganondorf]].


The Mirror Chamber resembles the [[wikipedia:Colisseum|Roman Colisseum]] in structure, and boasts six, great equidistant spires that serve as symbolic insignias of the Sages that oversee the chamber; one of the spire tops is shattered, symbolizing the death of the Water Sage at the hands of [[Ganondorf]], at his pre-''Twilight Princess'' trial, which took place within the Mirror Chamber itself. At the will of the sages, Ganondorf, who was able to bust out of his sage-given shackles using the [[Triforce of Power]], was committed to the Twilight Realm via the [[Mirror of Twilight]], located at the rear of the chamber.  
Prior to the events of {{TP|-}}, Ganondorf was subject to trial and sentenced to death by the Seven Sages in the Mirror Chamber.<ref>{{Cite|In all of his fury and might, he was blind to any danger, and thus was he exposed, subdued, and brought to justice.|Sage|TPHD}}</ref> However, despite having been struck by the [[Sword of the Sages]] in an attempt to execute him, Ganondorf was able to break free of his shackles using the [[Triforce of Power]], killing the Sage of Water in the process.<ref>{{Cite|By some divine prank, he, too, had been blessed with the {{Color|TPHD Red|chosen power of the gods}}. His abiding hatred and lust for power turned to purest malice...|Sage|TPHD}}</ref> The Sages then quickly proceeded to send Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm via the Mirror of Twilight, located at the rear of the chamber.


When Link arrives at the Chamber, however, only the Goddess Statue resides within, with no indication of the [[Mirror of Twilight]] or the large, black monolith that had chained Ganondorf in the past. After using the [[Spinner]] at the apex of the Goddess Statue, the statue itself dips into the sand, raising not only the black stone, but the Mirror of Twilight itself, shattered as it may be. The Mirror Chamber is, at this point, revealed to not only be the home of the Sages, but the portal to the entire Twilight Realm from Hyrule, through use of the Mirror of Twilight and the large, black stone.
When Link arrives at the Chamber, only a statue resembling the [[Desert Colossus#The Goddess of the Sand|Goddess of Sand]] resides within, with no indication of the Mirror of Twilight or the large, [[Portal Stone|black monolith]] that had chained Ganondorf in the past. After riding atop the statue and using the [[Spinner]] at the apex of the large structure, the statue itself dips into the sand, raising not only the black stone, but the Mirror of Twilight itself. However, Link and [[Midna]] discover that only one-quarter of the Mirror is intact. The Sages appear to the duo on their respective spires and explain that [[Zant]] has fragmented the Mirror with the help of Ganondorf's magic while failing to completely shatter it due to him being the false king of the Twilight Realm.<ref>{{Cite|You seek it...but the {{Color|TPHD Red|Mirror of Twilight}} has been fragmented by {{Color|TPHD Red|mighty magic}}. That magic is a {{Color|TPHD Red|dark}} power that only {{Color|TPHD Red|he}} possesses... His name is... {{Color|TPHD Red|Ganondorf}}.|Sage|TPHD}}</ref> The Sages then reveal the locations of the three missing [[Mirror Shard]]s: [[Snowpeak]], [[Sacred Grove]], and the [[City in the Sky]].<ref>{{Cite|Only the {{Color|TPHD Red|true leader}} of the {{Color|TPHD Red|Twili}} can utterly destroy the {{Color|TPHD Red|Mirror of Twilight}}...so Zant could merely break it into pieces. Once broken by magic, the {{Color|TPHD Red|Mirror of Twilight}} became {{Color|TPHD Red|fragments}}, which even now lie {{Color|TPHD Red|hidden across the land of Hyrule}}. One is in the {{Color|TPHD Red|snowy mountain heights}}... One is in an {{Color|TPHD Red|ancient grove}}... And one is in {{Color|TPHD Red|the heavens}}...|Sage|TPHD}}</ref> After Link and Midna succeed in gathering the three Mirror Shards, they return to the Mirror Chamber to reassemble the Mirror of Twilight and enter the Twilight Realm to ultimately defeat Zant.


Link must return to the Mirror Chamber towards the end of his journey to not only repair the Mirror of Twilight with the [[Mirror Shard]]s he has amassed from several Hyrulean temples, but to face [[Zant]] in the [[Twilight Realm]], the one who is used as a stepping stone to reach Ganondorf himself.
During the ending credits, Link, [[Princess Zelda]] and Midna gather at the Mirror Chamber to say their goodbyes as the Twilight Princess returns to her realm. However, just as she is about to depart, she sheds a tear and uses it to completely shatter the Mirror of Twilight, thus destroying the only connection between [[Hyrule]] and the Twilight Realm.<ref>{{Cite|Well, the princess spoke truly: as long as that mirror's around, we could meet again... Link... I... See you later...|Midna|TP}}</ref>


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File:MirrorChamber.png|The rising of the Goddess Statue in the Mirror Chamber
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File:Midna's Farewell.jpg|Link, Zelda and Midna gathered at the Mirror Chamber, as seen in the game's ending
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Latest revision as of 05:29, 15 April 2024

The Mirror Chamber is a location in Twilight Princess.[1] It is an ancient, open-air atrium located above the Arbiter's Grounds that houses not only the Sages, but also the Mirror of Twilight and is thus the only entrance to the Twilight Realm. Link cannot gain access to the Mirror Chamber until after he defeats Stallord, the boss of the Arbiter's Grounds.

Features and Overview

The Mirror Chamber resembles the Roman Colosseum in structure and boasts six large equidistant spires that serve as symbolic insignias of the Sages that oversee the chamber. One of the spire tops is shattered, symbolizing the death of the Water Sage at the hands of Ganondorf.

Prior to the events of Twilight Princess, Ganondorf was subject to trial and sentenced to death by the Seven Sages in the Mirror Chamber.[2] However, despite having been struck by the Sword of the Sages in an attempt to execute him, Ganondorf was able to break free of his shackles using the Triforce of Power, killing the Sage of Water in the process.[3] The Sages then quickly proceeded to send Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm via the Mirror of Twilight, located at the rear of the chamber.

When Link arrives at the Chamber, only a statue resembling the Goddess of Sand resides within, with no indication of the Mirror of Twilight or the large, black monolith that had chained Ganondorf in the past. After riding atop the statue and using the Spinner at the apex of the large structure, the statue itself dips into the sand, raising not only the black stone, but the Mirror of Twilight itself. However, Link and Midna discover that only one-quarter of the Mirror is intact. The Sages appear to the duo on their respective spires and explain that Zant has fragmented the Mirror with the help of Ganondorf's magic while failing to completely shatter it due to him being the false king of the Twilight Realm.[4] The Sages then reveal the locations of the three missing Mirror Shards: Snowpeak, Sacred Grove, and the City in the Sky.[5] After Link and Midna succeed in gathering the three Mirror Shards, they return to the Mirror Chamber to reassemble the Mirror of Twilight and enter the Twilight Realm to ultimately defeat Zant.

During the ending credits, Link, Princess Zelda and Midna gather at the Mirror Chamber to say their goodbyes as the Twilight Princess returns to her realm. However, just as she is about to depart, she sheds a tear and uses it to completely shatter the Mirror of Twilight, thus destroying the only connection between Hyrule and the Twilight Realm.[6]

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Gallery

  • The rising of the Goddess Statue in the Mirror Chamber

    The rising of the Goddess Statue in the Mirror Chamber

  • The Mirror of Twilight condemning Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm within the Mirror Chamber

    The Mirror of Twilight condemning Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm within the Mirror Chamber

  • Link, Zelda and Midna gathered at the Mirror Chamber, as seen in the game's ending

    Link, Zelda and Midna gathered at the Mirror Chamber, as seen in the game's ending

  • Link and Zelda standing in the Mirror Chamber, as seen in the game's ending

    Link and Zelda standing in the Mirror Chamber, as seen in the game's ending

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 278
  2. ↑ "In all of his fury and might, he was blind to any danger, and thus was he exposed, subdued, and brought to justice." — Sage (Twilight Princess HD)
  3. ↑ "By some divine prank, he, too, had been blessed with the chosen power of the gods. His abiding hatred and lust for power turned to purest malice..." — Sage (Twilight Princess HD)
  4. ↑ "You seek it...but the Mirror of Twilight has been fragmented by mighty magic. That magic is a dark power that only he possesses... His name is... Ganondorf." — Sage (Twilight Princess HD)
  5. ↑ "Only the true leader of the Twili can utterly destroy the Mirror of Twilight...so Zant could merely break it into pieces. Once broken by magic, the Mirror of Twilight became fragments, which even now lie hidden across the land of Hyrule. One is in the snowy mountain heights... One is in an ancient grove... And one is in the heavens..." — Sage (Twilight Princess HD)
  6. ↑ "Well, the princess spoke truly: as long as that mirror's around, we could meet again... Link... I... See you later..." — Midna (Twilight Princess)

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