'''Saria Town''', commonly known simply as '''Saria''' is a location featured in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''. This small town crosses the river at the northern edge of [[Death Mountain]], and as such is known as the "Water Town".
{{Term/Store|Saria Town||Series, TAoL}},{{Exp Game|TAoL}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 108 {{Exp Game|TAoL}}}}</ref> also known as the '''Water Town of Saria''',{{Exp Game|TAoL}}<ref>{{Cite|WATER TOWN OF SARIA|Sign|TAoL}}</ref> is a recurring location in {{TLoZ|Series}}. This small town crosses the river at the northern edge of [[Death Mountain]].
==Features==
==Features and Overview==
In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', Saria is the southernmost settlement in [[Western Hyrule]]. It borders the river to the southeast of [[Moruge Swamp]]. Unlike other towns Link has visited to this point, he will encounter [[Ganon]]'s minions here. Many inhabitants, notably young women dressed in blue, transform into [[Ache]] (called "Eyes of Ganon" by the other townsfolk)<ref>{{cite|EYES OF GANON ARE EVERYWHERE BE CAREFUL|Man in Saria|The Adventure of Link}}</ref> after Link talks to them.
In {{TAoL}}, Saria is the southernmost settlement in [[Western Hyrule]]. It borders the river to the southeast of [[Moruge Swamp]]. Unlike other towns Link has visited to this point, he will encounter [[Ganon]]'s minions here. Many inhabitants, notably young women dressed in blue, transform into [[Ache]] (called "Eyes of Ganon" by the other townsfolk)<ref>{{Cite|EYES OF GANON ARE EVERYWHERE BE CAREFUL|Hylian|TAoL}}</ref> after Link talks to them.
In Saria, [[Link]] must find a [[mirror]] that was lost by one of the women living here.<ref>{{cite|I LOST MY MIRROR.|Woman in Saria|The Adventure of Link}}</ref> The mirror is found under a table in the first house of the town's second area. As a reward, the woman allows Link to meet an [[Old Man]]<ref>{{cite|OH! YOU FOUND MY MIRROR! FOLLOW ME.|Woman in Saria|The Adventure of Link}}</ref> who teaches the young hero the [[Magic of The Adventure of Link#Life|Life]] magic.<ref>{{cite|USE THIS MAGIC TO RESTORE YOUR LIFE.|Old Man|The Adventure of Link}}</ref>
In Saria, [[Link]] must find a [[Mirror (Item)|Mirror]] that was lost by one of the women living here.<ref>{{Cite|I LOST MY MIRROR.|Hylian|TAoL}}</ref> The mirror is found under a table in the first house of the town's second area. As a reward, the woman allows Link to meet an [[Old Man]]<ref>{{Cite|OH! YOU FOUND MY MIRROR! FOLLOW ME.|Hylian|TAoL}}</ref> who teaches the young hero the [[Life]] magic.<ref>{{Cite|USE THIS MAGIC TO RESTORE YOUR LIFE.|Old Man|TAoL}}</ref>
The toll guard, known as [[River Man]], only lets townsfolk cross the bridge to [[Death Mountain]], and as such, he won't permit Link to continue his way south into Death Mountain unless he has special permission.<ref>{{Cite|ONLY TOWN FOLK MAY CROSS THIS RIVER!|River Man|The Adventure of Link}}</ref> In order to cross the river, Link must talk to a man known as [[Bagu]], but his house is empty. Instead it is inhabited by a purple [[Bot]] sleeping on his bed. If Link persists in talking to the creature, it will tell him where the master of the house has gone.<ref>{{cite|LET ME BE! MASTER IS IN WOODS. N OF RIVER|Bot in Saria|The Adventure of Link}}</ref>
The toll guard, known as [[River Man]], only lets townsfolk cross the bridge to [[Death Mountain]], and as such, he won't permit Link to continue his way south into Death Mountain unless he has special permission.<ref>{{Cite|ONLY TOWN FOLK MAY CROSS THIS RIVER!|River Man|TAoL}}</ref> In order to cross the river, Link must talk to a man known as [[Bagu]], but his house is empty. Instead it is inhabited by a purple [[Bot]] sleeping on his bed. If Link persists in talking to the creature, it will tell him where the master of the house has gone.<ref>{{Cite|LET ME BE! MASTER IS IN WOODS. N OF RIVER|Bot|TAoL}}</ref>
Once Link finds Bagu in [[Moruge Forest|the forest]], he gives a note to Link, which he must show to the guard and thus be able to freely cross the bridge.<ref>{{cite|BAGU IS MY NAME. SHOW MY NOTE TO RIVER MAN.|Bagu|The Adventure of Link}}</ref><ref>{{cite|YOU KNOW BAGU? THEN I CAN HELP YOU CROSS.|River Man|The Adventure of Link}}</ref>
Once Link finds Bagu in [[Moruge Forest|the forest]], he gives a note to Link, which he must show to the guard and thus be able to freely cross the bridge.<ref>{{Cite|BAGU IS MY NAME. SHOW MY NOTE TO RIVER MAN.|Bagu|TAoL}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|YOU KNOW BAGU? THEN I CAN HELP YOU CROSS.|River Man|TAoL}}</ref>
==Non-canon Appearances==
==Non-canon Appearances==
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{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)===
===''The Legend of Zelda'' comic===
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[[File:Saria Town.png|thumb|right|300px|Saria Town, as seen in the comics]]
[[File:Saria Town.png|thumb|right|300px|Saria Town, as seen in the comics]]
The town of Saria is featured in two stories of the [[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)|''Legend of Zelda'' comic]]: ''[[Trust Me]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)/Issue 5#Day of the Triforce|Day of the Triforce]]''. In ''Trust Me'', Ganon visits Saria and brainwashes the townsfolk into making think that [[Princess Zelda]] and Link are monsters who do nothing but viciously attack him and his homeland for no apparent reason.<ref>''Lies, my dear innocent child! All lies! '' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref><ref>''I know why you fear me--! Because you believe the venomous '''lies''' spread by one who is truly evil! A man-monster called... '''Link!''''' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref><ref>''He [Link] assaults my mountain home, attacks my servants, and tries to destroy me.'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref><ref>''I see that your fields are barren. What have Link and his co-conspirator, the wicked Princess Zelda done for you?'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> When he notices that Saria's fields are unfruitful, Ganon reminds them that Zelda and Link have done nothing to help them and proceeds to plant a a large fruit tree in the middle of a field, claiming that it is just a fraction of his power.<ref>''This is but a fraction of my power!'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> He tells the people that he would do more to help them, but because of Link's attacks on him, he must save up his magic.<ref>''But, I must save all my energy to defend myself against Link's treachery!'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> When Link and Zelda arrive to the town, they are rudely greeted by the Saria people and [[River Man]], who calls them troublemakers.<ref>''Troublemakers! We don't want your kind!'' - River Man (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> Zelda offers to help the People of Saria fix their drought problem, and suggests building a dam.<ref>''Link and I will help you [Saria Town] build a dam on the river that will divert water to irrigate your fields!'' - Zelda (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> Unfortunately, after the dam is completed, the land is still infertile.<ref>''I told you it wouldn't work! You wasted our time with your scheme!'' - Farmer (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> Zelda comes to the conclusion that the land must be cursed,<ref>''Unless... the fields were '''cursed!''''' - Zelda (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> and assumes that it's Ganon's doing.<ref>''Only one wizard has that power... '''Ganon!''''' - Zelda (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref>
The town of Saria is featured in two stories of {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}}: ''[[Trust Me]]'' and ''[[Day of the Triforce]]''. In ''Trust Me'', Ganon visits Saria and brainwashes the townsfolk into making think that [[Princess Zelda]] and Link are monsters who do nothing but viciously attack him and his homeland for no apparent reason.<ref>''Lies, my dear innocent child! All lies! '' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref><ref>''I know why you fear me--! Because you believe the venomous '''lies''' spread by one who is truly evil! A man-monster called... '''Link!''''' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref><ref>''He [Link] assaults my mountain home, attacks my servants, and tries to destroy me.'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref><ref>''I see that your fields are barren. What have Link and his co-conspirator, the wicked Princess Zelda done for you?'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> When he notices that Saria's fields are unfruitful, Ganon reminds them that Zelda and Link have done nothing to help them and proceeds to plant a large fruit tree in the middle of a field, claiming that it is just a fraction of his power.<ref>''This is but a fraction of my power!'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> He tells the people that he would do more to help them, but because of Link's attacks on him, he must save up his magic.<ref>''But, I must save all my energy to defend myself against Link's treachery!'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> When Link and Zelda arrive to the town, they are rudely greeted by the Saria people and [[River Man]], who calls them troublemakers.<ref>''Troublemakers! We don't want your kind!'' - River Man (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> Zelda offers to help the People of Saria fix their drought problem, and suggests building a dam.<ref>''Link and I will help you [Saria Town] build a dam on the river that will divert water to irrigate your fields!'' - Zelda (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> Unfortunately, after the dam is completed, the land is still infertile.<ref>''I told you it wouldn't work! You wasted our time with your scheme!'' - Farmer (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> Zelda comes to the conclusion that the land must be cursed,<ref>''Unless... the fields were '''cursed!''''' - Zelda (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> and assumes that it's Ganon's doing.<ref>''Only one wizard has that power... '''Ganon!''''' - Zelda (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref>
At that moment, Ganon appears and claims that Link and Zelda are once again spreading lies,<ref>''Again, the evil Link and Zelda spread their slanderous lies!'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> telling the Saria townsfolk that he will give them the [[Water of Life]], which will heal the town's fields,<ref>''[It] will restore your fields, giving you all the food you need!'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> if they capture Link.<ref>''...After you '''capture''' the evil Link!'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> The desperate villagers do so at once, but when Zelda saves [[Rus]] from being attacked by Ganon, the townsfolk realize their mistake and thank the young hero and the princess after they defeat the Prince of Darkness.<ref>''How can we thank you for all you've done for us?'' - Villager (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref>
At that moment, Ganon appears and claims that Link and Zelda are once again spreading lies,<ref>''Again, the evil Link and Zelda spread their slanderous lies!'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> telling the Saria townsfolk that he will give them the [[Water of Life]], which will heal the town's fields,<ref>''[It] will restore your fields, giving you all the food you need!'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> if they capture Link.<ref>''...After you '''capture''' the evil Link!'' - Ganon (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref> The desperate villagers do so at once, but when Zelda saves [[Rus]] from being attacked by Ganon, the townsfolk realize their mistake and thank the young hero and the princess after they defeat the Prince of Darkness.<ref>''How can we thank you for all you've done for us?'' - Villager (''Valiant Comic Issue #2'')</ref>
In ''The Day of the Triforce'', a horde of Ganon's minions go to Saria to set fire to the village, as well as capturing and injuring many of its people.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Princess Zelda! Please, I must find Link! We need his help! [...] Lynels, Gannon's Death Mountain centaurs, set fire to my village! Many of my people were captured, or injured!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=2}}</ref> When [[Cassiopia]] goes to [[North Palace]] to inform [[Princess Zelda]] of what has happened, Zelda decides to go to Saria to aid Cassiopia and the rest of the citizens. Upon arrival, Zelda encourages the townsfolk to fight back,<ref>{{cite book|quote=See, how I alone can handle your foes? Stand up and fight, Saria! Together we can beat ALL the fiends!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=4}}</ref> and together, the princess along with the Saria people successfully defeat all of the monsters.<ref>{{cite book|quote=We have won! All hail Zelda!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=5}}</ref>
In ''The Day of the Triforce'', a horde of Ganon's minions go to Saria to set fire to the village, as well as capturing and injuring many of its people.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Princess Zelda! Please, I must find Link! We need his help! [...] Lynels, Gannon's Death Mountain centaurs, set fire to my village! Many of my people were captured, or injured!|book=TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=2}}</ref> When [[Cassiopia]] goes to [[North Palace]] to inform [[Princess Zelda]] of what has happened, Zelda decides to go to Saria to aid Cassiopia and the rest of the citizens. Upon arrival, Zelda encourages the townsfolk to fight back,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=See, how I alone can handle your foes? Stand up and fight, Saria! Together we can beat ALL the fiends!|book=TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=4}}</ref> and together, the princess along with the Saria people successfully defeat all of the monsters.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=We have won! All hail Zelda!|book=TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=5}}</ref>
===''The Shadow Prince''===
==={{TSP|-}}===
In ''[[The Shadow Prince]]'', the town of Saria is first introduced after [[Impa]] suggests that Link go there to find the [[Mirror of Truth]] to discover [[Charles of Moria|Charles's]] true identity.<ref>{{cite book|quote='Well, thing do get lost.' Impa sounds a little touchy. 'I hear it was last seen in Saria Town. You might start looking there.'|book=The Shadow Prince|publisher=Mammoth|page=88}}</ref> The young hero can also be forced to go there by the [[King of Hyrule]], depending on the choices that Link makes throughout the book. Once he arrives to the gates of the town, however, he bangs on the door only to find that no one answers him. The only way to unlock the town's gates is by either using a key given to him by an [[Old Man]] while traveling to the [[Town of Ruto]] or by using a [[Magic Potion]] handed to the young hero in [[Midoro Swamp]]. Depending which item he uses to open the gates affects the situations developed in Saria Town.
In {{TSP}}, the town of Saria is first introduced after [[Impa]] suggests that Link go there to find the [[Mirror of Truth]] to discover [[Charles of Moria|Charles's]] true identity.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='Well, thing do get lost.' Impa sounds a little touchy. 'I hear it was last seen in Saria Town. You might start looking there.'|book= TSP|publisher= |page=88}}</ref> The young hero can also be forced to go there by the [[King of Hyrule]], depending on the choices that Link makes throughout the book. Once he arrives to the gates of the town, however, he bangs on the door only to find that no one answers him. The only way to unlock the town's gates is by either using a key given to him by an [[Old Man]] while traveling to the [[Town of Ruto]] or by using a [[Magic Potion]] handed to the young hero in [[Midoro Swamp]]. Depending which item he uses to open the gates affects the situations developed in Saria Town.
If Link used the key, he will find himself in a busy town square. An [[Old Woman]] will then waddle towards him and ask if he's Link. The young hero notices that her eyes are clear as glass, and the old woman, rewarding Link for his observation, will point to an apple tree located in the [[Wiseapple Farm]] that will make Link's eyes as clear as hers.<ref>{{cite book|quote='I'm going to give you some advice, clever lad.' She points to a gnarled tree in the middle of the square. 'See that apple tree? If you can get to it, its fruit will make your eyes as clear as mine.'|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 57, 58}}</ref> The young hero approaches the tree, which is surrounded by a wide moat bubbling with green slime and sending off a nauseating odor. Once Link figures out how to cross the moat, he will notice something shining in a tree branch and will realize it's the Mirror of Truth, which is what the old lady meant by clear eyes.<ref>{{cite book|quote=As Link is reaching for his own snack, he sees something shining in a forked branch. 'Hmmm...' He reaches up and uplls down a small mirror with a thin wooden frame. Link grins. 'So that's what the old lady meant about clear eyes,' he says.|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 43}}</ref>
If Link used the key, he will find himself in a busy town square. An [[Old Woman]] will then waddle towards him and ask if he's Link. The young hero notices that her eyes are clear as glass, and the old woman, rewarding Link for his observation, will point to an apple tree located in the [[Wiseapple Farm]] that will make Link's eyes as clear as hers.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='I'm going to give you some advice, clever lad.' She points to a gnarled tree in the middle of the square. 'See that apple tree? If you can get to it, its fruit will make your eyes as clear as mine.'|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 57, 58}}</ref> The young hero approaches the tree, which is surrounded by a wide moat bubbling with green slime and sending off a nauseating odor. Once Link figures out how to cross the moat, he will notice something shining in a tree branch and will realize it's the Mirror of Truth, which is what the old lady meant by clear eyes.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=As Link is reaching for his own snack, he sees something shining in a forked branch. 'Hmmm...' He reaches up and pulls down a small mirror with a thin wooden frame. Link grins. 'So that's what the old lady meant about clear eyes,' he says.|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 43}}</ref>
If, however, Link used the Magic Potion, a mustachioed man out of the crowd will enthusiastically approach Link and announce to the whole town that Link has arrived, which causes for them to surround the young hero.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Out of the crowd a mustachioed man struts over. 'There you are!' he says, throwing his arms around Link. 'We thought you'd never get here! Hey everybody!' he cries to the crowd. 'It's Link! Link is here!'|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 51}}</ref> Link then asks who the man is and how he knew he was coming, and the man introduces himself as [[Nilbom the Tailor]], pointing in the direction of his shop.<ref>{{cite book|quote='I'm Nilbom, the tailor. That's my shop there,' the mustachioed man says, poiting to a small shop across the square.|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 52}}</ref> He goes on to say that the king sent word that Link was on the way, and guesses that if the young hero is looking for something, he will find it in the town meeting hall.<ref>{{cite book|quote='The king sent word you were on your way. You know what? I'm good at guessing things. I bet you're looking for something, right? Well, everyone in Saria finds what he deserves in the town meeting hall! Come on!'|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 52}}</ref> Just as Link is following Nilbom, he looks to the tailor shop's window and realizes that Nilbom's name is "Moblin" backwards. <ref>{{cite book|quote=Link is about to follow Nilbom when his eye is caught by something in the tailor's shop window. He stares at it for a moment, then he turns back to Nilbom|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 52}}</ref> Deciding to follow the man will eventually result in Link's death,<ref>{{cite book|quote=Link wheels around as the door slams behind him. He tugs on the knob. Locked! 'Ganon will be glad to hear about this!' the man yells through the door. Suddenly, the walls begin moving toward Link with a grinding noise. Desperate, he looks around. There's no way out! the walls move faster. Link rattles the door in vain. 'I'm done for!' he thinks. 'Done for!'|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 8}}</ref> but by choosing to not follow him will cause for the young hero to return to [[North Castle]] exhausted and without the Mirror of Truth.
If, however, Link used the Magic Potion, a mustachioed man out of the crowd will enthusiastically approach Link and announce to the whole town that Link has arrived, which causes for them to surround the young hero.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Out of the crowd a mustachioed man struts over. 'There you are!' he says, throwing his arms around Link. 'We thought you'd never get here! Hey everybody!' he cries to the crowd. 'It's Link! Link is here!'|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 51}}</ref> Link then asks who the man is and how he knew he was coming, and the man introduces himself as [[Nilbom the Tailor]], pointing in the direction of his shop.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='I'm Nilbom, the tailor. That's my shop there,' the mustachioed man says, poiting to a small shop across the square.|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 52}}</ref> He goes on to say that the king sent word that Link was on the way, and guesses that if the young hero is looking for something, he will find it in the town meeting hall.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='The king sent word you were on your way. You know what? I'm good at guessing things. I bet you're looking for something, right? Well, everyone in Saria finds what he deserves in the town meeting hall! Come on!'|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 52}}</ref> Just as Link is following Nilbom, he looks to the tailor shop's window and realizes that Nilbom's name is "Moblin" backwards.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link is about to follow Nilbom when his eye is caught by something in the tailor's shop window. He stares at it for a moment, then he turns back to Nilbom|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 52}}</ref> Deciding to follow the man will eventually result in Link's death,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link wheels around as the door slams behind him. He tugs on the knob. Locked! 'Ganon will be glad to hear about this!' the man yells through the door. Suddenly, the walls begin moving toward Link with a grinding noise. Desperate, he looks around. There's no way out! the walls move faster. Link rattles the door in vain. 'I'm done for!' he thinks. 'Done for!'|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 8}}</ref> but by choosing to not follow him will cause for the young hero to return to [[North Castle]] exhausted and without the Mirror of Truth.
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{{Noncanon|End}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Chronologically, the town may be named after [[Saria]], one of the [[Sage|Seven Sages]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
*Chronologically, the town may be named after [[Saria]], one of the [[Sage|Seven Sages]] from {{OoT}}.
*This is the only game in which Link speaks in written dialogue rather than when answering dialogue options or during certain voice samples in later games. When he finds the mirror under a table, he says, "I found a mirror under the table." However, in the Japanese version, it displays a generic "item found" message, so this is just a mistranslation.
*This is the only game in which Link speaks in written dialogue rather than when answering dialogue options or during certain voice samples in later games. When he finds the mirror under a table, he says, "I found a mirror under the table." However, in the Japanese version, it displays a generic "item found" message, so this is just a mistranslation.
*An Easter Egg is hidden near the graves in the Japanese version. When reading one of the graves inscriptions, it says: '{{Japanese|ユウシャ ロト ココニネムル|勇者ロトここに眠る|The Hero Loto sleeps here.|3}}'. This is a reference to the Hero Erdrick(Loto/Roto) in Dragon Quest<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Quest#Erdrick_.28aka_Loto.29 | title=Dragon Quest | site=Wikipedia}}</ref>. Final Fantasy 1 did the same thing with the Hero of The Legend of Zelda, where a grave can be found in the city Elfheim with the inscription: 'Here lies Link'.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Elfheim#Trivia | title=Elfheim | site=finalfantasy.wikia}}</ref>
*An Easter Egg is hidden near the graves in the Japanese version. When reading one of the graves inscriptions, it says: '{{Romanize|ユウシャ ロト ココニネムル|勇者ロトここに眠る|The hero Loto sleeps here.|3}}'. This is a reference to the hero Erdrick (Loto/Roto) in ''Dragon Quest''.<ref>{{Cite Web| url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Quest#Erdrick_.28aka_Loto.29 | title=Dragon Quest | site=Wikipedia}}</ref> ''Final Fantasy 1'' did the same thing with the hero of ''The Legend of Zelda'', where a grave can be found in the city Elfheim with the inscription: 'Here lies Link'.<ref>{{Cite Web| url=http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Elfheim#Trivia | title=Elfheim | site=finalfantasy.wikia}}</ref> This ended up altered in the English localizations to "Here Lies Erdrick."
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File:watertownmirror.png|The Mirror Link finds under a table
File:TAoL Link Getting Mirror.png|The Mirror Link finds under a table
File:watertownbagu.png|An explanation on how to find Bagu's House
File:TAoL Bagu's House Overworld.png|An explanation on how to find Bagu's House
File:Water Town of Saria.png|Entrance of the town
File:TAoL Saria Town Sign.png|Entrance of the town
File:SariaTown.jpg|Map of Saria
File:TAoL Saria Town Map.png|Map of Saria
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Saria Town,(TAoL)[1] also known as the Water Town of Saria,(TAoL)[2] is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series. This small town crosses the river at the northern edge of Death Mountain.
In The Adventure of Link, Saria is the southernmost settlement in Western Hyrule. It borders the river to the southeast of Moruge Swamp. Unlike other towns Link has visited to this point, he will encounter Ganon's minions here. Many inhabitants, notably young women dressed in blue, transform into Ache (called "Eyes of Ganon" by the other townsfolk)[3] after Link talks to them.
In Saria, Link must find a Mirror that was lost by one of the women living here.[4] The mirror is found under a table in the first house of the town's second area. As a reward, the woman allows Link to meet an Old Man[5] who teaches the young hero the Life magic.[6]
The toll guard, known as River Man, only lets townsfolk cross the bridge to Death Mountain, and as such, he won't permit Link to continue his way south into Death Mountain unless he has special permission.[7] In order to cross the river, Link must talk to a man known as Bagu, but his house is empty. Instead it is inhabited by a purple Bot sleeping on his bed. If Link persists in talking to the creature, it will tell him where the master of the house has gone.[8]
Once Link finds Bagu in the forest, he gives a note to Link, which he must show to the guard and thus be able to freely cross the bridge.[9][10]
The town of Saria is featured in two stories of The Legend of Zelda comics by Valiant Comics: Trust Me and Day of the Triforce. In Trust Me, Ganon visits Saria and brainwashes the townsfolk into making think that Princess Zelda and Link are monsters who do nothing but viciously attack him and his homeland for no apparent reason.[11][12][13][14] When he notices that Saria's fields are unfruitful, Ganon reminds them that Zelda and Link have done nothing to help them and proceeds to plant a large fruit tree in the middle of a field, claiming that it is just a fraction of his power.[15] He tells the people that he would do more to help them, but because of Link's attacks on him, he must save up his magic.[16] When Link and Zelda arrive to the town, they are rudely greeted by the Saria people and River Man, who calls them troublemakers.[17] Zelda offers to help the People of Saria fix their drought problem, and suggests building a dam.[18] Unfortunately, after the dam is completed, the land is still infertile.[19] Zelda comes to the conclusion that the land must be cursed,[20] and assumes that it's Ganon's doing.[21]
At that moment, Ganon appears and claims that Link and Zelda are once again spreading lies,[22] telling the Saria townsfolk that he will give them the Water of Life, which will heal the town's fields,[23] if they capture Link.[24] The desperate villagers do so at once, but when Zelda saves Rus from being attacked by Ganon, the townsfolk realize their mistake and thank the young hero and the princess after they defeat the Prince of Darkness.[25]
In The Day of the Triforce, a horde of Ganon's minions go to Saria to set fire to the village, as well as capturing and injuring many of its people.[26] When Cassiopia goes to North Palace to inform Princess Zelda of what has happened, Zelda decides to go to Saria to aid Cassiopia and the rest of the citizens. Upon arrival, Zelda encourages the townsfolk to fight back,[27] and together, the princess along with the Saria people successfully defeat all of the monsters.[28]
The Shadow Prince
In The Shadow Prince, the town of Saria is first introduced after Impa suggests that Link go there to find the Mirror of Truth to discover Charles's true identity.[29] The young hero can also be forced to go there by the King of Hyrule, depending on the choices that Link makes throughout the book. Once he arrives to the gates of the town, however, he bangs on the door only to find that no one answers him. The only way to unlock the town's gates is by either using a key given to him by an Old Man while traveling to the Town of Ruto or by using a Magic Potion handed to the young hero in Midoro Swamp. Depending which item he uses to open the gates affects the situations developed in Saria Town.
If Link used the key, he will find himself in a busy town square. An Old Woman will then waddle towards him and ask if he's Link. The young hero notices that her eyes are clear as glass, and the old woman, rewarding Link for his observation, will point to an apple tree located in the Wiseapple Farm that will make Link's eyes as clear as hers.[30] The young hero approaches the tree, which is surrounded by a wide moat bubbling with green slime and sending off a nauseating odor. Once Link figures out how to cross the moat, he will notice something shining in a tree branch and will realize it's the Mirror of Truth, which is what the old lady meant by clear eyes.[31]
If, however, Link used the Magic Potion, a mustachioed man out of the crowd will enthusiastically approach Link and announce to the whole town that Link has arrived, which causes for them to surround the young hero.[32] Link then asks who the man is and how he knew he was coming, and the man introduces himself as Nilbom the Tailor, pointing in the direction of his shop.[33] He goes on to say that the king sent word that Link was on the way, and guesses that if the young hero is looking for something, he will find it in the town meeting hall.[34] Just as Link is following Nilbom, he looks to the tailor shop's window and realizes that Nilbom's name is "Moblin" backwards.[35] Deciding to follow the man will eventually result in Link's death,[36] but by choosing to not follow him will cause for the young hero to return to North Castle exhausted and without the Mirror of Truth.
This is the only game in which Link speaks in written dialogue rather than when answering dialogue options or during certain voice samples in later games. When he finds the mirror under a table, he says, "I found a mirror under the table." However, in the Japanese version, it displays a generic "item found" message, so this is just a mistranslation.
An Easter Egg is hidden near the graves in the Japanese version. When reading one of the graves inscriptions, it says: 'ユウシャ ロト ココニネムル'. This is a reference to the hero Erdrick (Loto/Roto) in Dragon Quest.[37]Final Fantasy 1 did the same thing with the hero of The Legend of Zelda, where a grave can be found in the city Elfheim with the inscription: 'Here lies Link'.[38] This ended up altered in the English localizations to "Here Lies Erdrick."
↑Lies, my dear innocent child! All lies! - Ganon (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑I know why you fear me--! Because you believe the venomous lies spread by one who is truly evil! A man-monster called... Link! - Ganon (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑He [Link] assaults my mountain home, attacks my servants, and tries to destroy me. - Ganon (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑I see that your fields are barren. What have Link and his co-conspirator, the wicked Princess Zelda done for you? - Ganon (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑This is but a fraction of my power! - Ganon (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑But, I must save all my energy to defend myself against Link's treachery! - Ganon (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑Troublemakers! We don't want your kind! - River Man (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑Link and I will help you [Saria Town] build a dam on the river that will divert water to irrigate your fields! - Zelda (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑I told you it wouldn't work! You wasted our time with your scheme! - Farmer (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑Unless... the fields were cursed! - Zelda (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑Only one wizard has that power... Ganon! - Zelda (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑Again, the evil Link and Zelda spread their slanderous lies! - Ganon (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑[It] will restore your fields, giving you all the food you need! - Ganon (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑...After you capture the evil Link! - Ganon (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑How can we thank you for all you've done for us? - Villager (Valiant Comic Issue #2)
↑"Princess Zelda! Please, I must find Link! We need his help! [...] Lynels, Gannon's Death Mountain centaurs, set fire to my village! Many of my people were captured, or injured!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 2)
↑"See, how I alone can handle your foes? Stand up and fight, Saria! Together we can beat ALL the fiends!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 4)
↑"'Well, thing do get lost.' Impa sounds a little touchy. 'I hear it was last seen in Saria Town. You might start looking there.'" (The Shadow Prince, Simon & Schuster, pg. 88)
↑"'I'm going to give you some advice, clever lad.' She points to a gnarled tree in the middle of the square. 'See that apple tree? If you can get to it, its fruit will make your eyes as clear as mine.'" (The Shadow Prince, Simon & Schuster, pg. 57, 58)
↑"As Link is reaching for his own snack, he sees something shining in a forked branch. 'Hmmm...' He reaches up and pulls down a small mirror with a thin wooden frame. Link grins. 'So that's what the old lady meant about clear eyes,' he says." (The Shadow Prince, Simon & Schuster, pg. 43)
↑"Out of the crowd a mustachioed man struts over. 'There you are!' he says, throwing his arms around Link. 'We thought you'd never get here! Hey everybody!' he cries to the crowd. 'It's Link! Link is here!'" (The Shadow Prince, Simon & Schuster, pg. 51)
↑"'I'm Nilbom, the tailor. That's my shop there,' the mustachioed man says, poiting to a small shop across the square." (The Shadow Prince, Simon & Schuster, pg. 52)
↑"'The king sent word you were on your way. You know what? I'm good at guessing things. I bet you're looking for something, right? Well, everyone in Saria finds what he deserves in the town meeting hall! Come on!'" (The Shadow Prince, Simon & Schuster, pg. 52)
↑"Link is about to follow Nilbom when his eye is caught by something in the tailor's shop window. He stares at it for a moment, then he turns back to Nilbom" (The Shadow Prince, Simon & Schuster, pg. 52)
↑"Link wheels around as the door slams behind him. He tugs on the knob. Locked! 'Ganon will be glad to hear about this!' the man yells through the door. Suddenly, the walls begin moving toward Link with a grinding noise. Desperate, he looks around. There's no way out! the walls move faster. Link rattles the door in vain. 'I'm done for!' he thinks. 'Done for!'" (The Shadow Prince, Simon & Schuster, pg. 8)
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