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[[Image:Quake_Medallion.png|left]]The [[Quake Medallion]] is and item found in ''[[A Link to the Past]]''. It is a magical crest that allows Link to unleash a powerful attack into the ground, damaging, stunning, and defeating enemies in the vicinity. It is owned by a monstrous fish living in the [[Lake of Ill Omen]], who will give it to Link in exchange for a promise to refrain from disturbing him by throwing objects into his circle of stones. The medallion is a useful tool for fighting off large groups of enemies, and Link must use its power to open the dungeon of [[Turtle Rock]]. [[Image: Quake Medallion Sprite LttP.gif|float right]]
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The {{Term/Store|Quake Medallion||Series, ALttP, FSA}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |page= 393 {{Exp Game|ALttP, FSA}}}}</ref>


[[Category: Items]]
==Location and Uses==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
{{Manual|ALttP|Quake|If you drive your sword into the ground when you have this medallion, the earth will come to life and shake violently. Such an attack and the fear it creates are bound to affect the enemy.}}
In {{ALttP}}, the Quake Medallion can be found in the [[Lake of Ill Omen]], where a circle of stones lies in the water. By throwing a [[skull]] into the circle, [[Link]] will awaken the [[Catfish]], who will offer him the medallion in order to be left alone. The Quake Medallion causes an earthquake resulting from Link thrusting the Master Sword into the ground. It only affects ground-bound enemies, generally either destroying them or turning them into a [[Slime]]. Using the Quake Medallion near certain [[tree]]s will cause them to yield various items, as if Link ran into them with his [[Pegasus Boots]]. The Quake Medallion is used to open the entrance to the {{Term|ALttP|Turtle Rock|link}}.
 
==={{FSA|-}}===
{{Manual|FSA|Quake Medallion|Trigger an earthquake and reduce your foes to jellylike Zols.}}
In {{FSA}}, Quake Medallions were created by various [[Mage]]s.<ref>{{Cite|We magic users have enchanted two types of medallion. These medallions instantly alter the shape of an evil presence or make it vanish.|Mage|FSA}}</ref> When thrown to the ground, the Medallion is destroyed and triggers an earthquake that turns enemies into [[Zol]]s. One can be found in the [[Death Mountain Foothills]], given by the friendly Mage who enchanted it.<ref>{{Cite|One of these medallions is in that treasure chest there. It's one that I enchanted myself. You may use it if you like.|Mage|FSA}}</ref> This cave is found next to a horde of [[Hinox]]es. Another Quake Medallion appears in a cave in [[Frozen Hyrule (Stage)|Frozen Hyrule]], next to a blockade of [[Bow Soldier]]s.
 
==Trivia==
*The Catfish and the Quake Medallion may be a reference to the {{wp|Namazu (Japanese mythology)|Namazu}}, a giant catfish said to have created powerful earthquakes that became trapped beneath a stone.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= |published= July 16, 2014|retrieved= September 12, 2014|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sis8y5K3g7k|title= The TRUTH of Zelda: A Link to the Past's Catfish - Culture Shock|site= YouTube|type=}}</ref>
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
 
==Gallery==
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File:ALttP Quake Medallion Artwork 2.png|Artwork of a weathered Quake Medallion from the {{ALttP|-}} guide
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Latest revision as of 20:31, 18 July 2023

The Quake Medallion is a recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]

Location and Uses

A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, the Quake Medallion can be found in the Lake of Ill Omen, where a circle of stones lies in the water. By throwing a skull into the circle, Link will awaken the Catfish, who will offer him the medallion in order to be left alone. The Quake Medallion causes an earthquake resulting from Link thrusting the Master Sword into the ground. It only affects ground-bound enemies, generally either destroying them or turning them into a Slime. Using the Quake Medallion near certain trees will cause them to yield various items, as if Link ran into them with his Pegasus Boots. The Quake Medallion is used to open the entrance to the Turtle Rock.

Four Swords Adventures

Four Swords Adventures Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Four Swords Adventures logo
Quake Medallion
Trigger an earthquake and reduce your foes to jellylike Zols.

In Four Swords Adventures, Quake Medallions were created by various Mages.[2] When thrown to the ground, the Medallion is destroyed and triggers an earthquake that turns enemies into Zols. One can be found in the Death Mountain Foothills, given by the friendly Mage who enchanted it.[3] This cave is found next to a horde of Hinoxes. Another Quake Medallion appears in a cave in Frozen Hyrule, next to a blockade of Bow Soldiers.

Trivia

  • The Catfish and the Quake Medallion may be a reference to the Namazu, a giant catfish said to have created powerful earthquakes that became trapped beneath a stone.[4]

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
シェイク (Sheiku) (ALttP)[7]Shake
The Italian Republic
Italian
Medaglione Sisma (ALttP | FSA)[5][6]Same as English.
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Gallery

  • Artwork of a weathered Quake Medallion from the A Link to the Past guide

    Artwork of a weathered Quake Medallion from the A Link to the Past guide

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 393 (ALttP | FSA)
  2. ↑ "We magic users have enchanted two types of medallion. These medallions instantly alter the shape of an evil presence or make it vanish." — Mage (Four Swords Adventures)
  3. ↑ "One of these medallions is in that treasure chest there. It's one that I enchanted myself. You may use it if you like." — Mage (Four Swords Adventures)
  4. ↑ The TRUTH of Zelda: A Link to the Past's Catfish - Culture Shock , YouTube, published July 16, 2014, retrieved September 12, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Questo è il Medaglione Sisma che controlla il suolo e scatena terremoti contro i nemici vicini!" — N/A (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  6. ↑ "Hai preso il Medaglione Sisma!" — N/A (Four Swords Adventures, Italian localization)
  7. ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 47 Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 256 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 14
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