The Royal Ancient Lab,(TotKTears of the Kingdom | HWAoCHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)[1][2] also known as the Ancient Research Institute,(BotWBreath of the Wild)[3] the Royal Tech Lab,(HWAoCHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)[4] or the Ancient Tech Lab,(HWAoCHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)[5] is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.
It has been decided that we will investigate ancient Sheikah ruins in preparation for the Calamity. The entrance to the Royal Ancient Lab, which we were forbidden from opening, now stands open. Things such as blueprints still remain, and Purah and Robbie have been absorbed in reading them, sparing no time for sleep.
I recall us trying things that likely would have gotten us tossed out if Impa and Princess Zelda hadn't covered for us.
Impa scolded me often, but never too harshly. Those were fun times.
I haven't decided where to hide three of my four diary volumes yet. Hmm.
It seems like a good idea to hide one of them away in my own room...
I've been at Lookout Landing a lot lately. Maybe I should go back to the lab in Hateno Village to place the diary. — Purah's Diary (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑Impressed by the researcher's findings, Sidon recommended him for a job at the Royal Ancient Lab! After a warm welcome from his Sheikah colleagues, he eagerly threw himself into his work. — Gallery (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
↑Impa is worried about the researchers at the Royal Tech Lab. Their work has hit an impasse, and they're all feeling frustrated... Maybe there's something you can do to ease the tension. — Gallery (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
↑ 5.05.1The Sheikah Slate conveyed the little Guardian's purpose. This anomalous visitor had traveled from a future of ruin—a time in the midst of the Calamity—to save Princess Zelda. Impa proposed recruiting Purah and Robbie, renowned researchers of ancient technology, to study the Guardian and investigate the mysterious tower that had appeared on Hyrule Field. King Rhoam of Hyrule gave his assent. Zelda, curious about the diminutive Guardian, decided to accompany Impa on her journey to Purah's research facility. With Link acting as bodyguard, they made their way to the Ancient Tech Lab. — Narration (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
↑"Adjusted narration for English and Dutch languages in some scenarios." — Nintendo, Update history (web archive), support.nintendo.com.
↑Zelda, curious about the diminutive Guardian, decided to accompany Impa on her journey to Purah's research facility in Hateno. With Link acting as bodyguard, they made their way to the Ancient Tech Lab. — Narration (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Version 1.0.0)