Learnings of the Zora, Part Six
The Learnings of the Zora, Part Six,[1] entitled The Story of Mipha Court: The Beginning,[1] and The Story of Mipha Court: The Conclusion,[2] are an Object in Tears of the Kingdom.
Location and Uses
The Learnings of the Zora, Part Six are a set of two Stone Monuments. The first is located west of Rutala Dam on the southeastern end of Ruto Mountain, while the second is situated southeast of Upland Zorana. When Dorephan's original Monuments became ruined, he entrusted Sidon with the task of renovating them with his own writings.[3] The first half of the Learnings of the Zora, Part Six ended up replacing the History of the Zora, Part Six, while the second half replaced the Memoir of a Gifted Stonemason.
In The Story of Mipha Court: The Beginning, Sidon recounts how there was once a Lynel on top of Ploymus Mountain that would shoot Shock Arrows, and the Zora were unable to fight it off due to their weakness to Electricity.[4] One day, Link came to Zora's Domain, and he was able to defeat the Lynel.[5] Afterwards, Water began to flow from Ploymus Mountain, so the Zora began began to construct a park in the area.[6] However, the Zora were unable to come up with a name for the park, so they asked Sidon if he could come up with a suggestion.[7]
In The Story of Mipha Court: The Conclusion, Sidon claims that he was silent for a moment after being asked to name the park, but he eventually suggested they name it Mipha Court after his deceased sister, Mipha.[8] Although he was worried that he would be shamed for choosing the name of a family member of his, the other Zora eventually spoke up in support of the name and returned to construction.[9] From this exchange, Sidon realized how beloved Mipha was, and he hopes to earn the admiration to have a park named after himself one day.[10]
Transcription
The Story of Mipha Court: The Beginning
Learnings of the Zora, Part Six
The Story of Mipha Court: The Beginning
As told by Prince Sidon
There was once a terrifying monster on Ploymus Mountain, loosing shock arrows on all who dared crossed its path.
It was of utmost importance to drive the beast away, but as the Zora are weak to electricity, our efforts were futile.
That is when a lone Hylian arrived at the domain. This swordsman who was sparing with his words...his name was Link.
Unlike us Zora, he was immune to shocks! Well, perhaps that is an exaggeration, but one thing is certain. He was very brave.
After careful preparation, he ascended Ploymus Mountain and defeated the foul beast all by himself.
As if in celebration of the newfound peace, clean water mysteriously began flowing at the top of Ploymus Mountain.
That is when many Zora, if not most, voiced support for building a place that all could enjoy in that formerly frightful spot.
Yet the many tree roots and stones made this task tricky, leading to a focus on the no-less-difficult matter of the name.
"Zora Park" was too obvious. "Ploymus Park" only conjured images of the former terrors found there.
When I candidly asked whether we should focus on the hard work at hand rather than the name, they all turned my way.
"Prince Sidon," they asked. "Surely you must have a good suggestion?" To that, I fell silent, and stayed so for a long while.
I shall write the conclusion of this story on another monument.
The Story of Mipha Court: The Conclusion
Learnings of the Zora, Part Six
The Story of Mipha Court: The Conclusion
As told by Prince Sidon
The first half of this tale can be found on another stone monument. If it is not too much trouble, I advise reading that first.
I now present the conclusion.
When posed with the task of naming this storied location, I, Prince Sidon, fell silent.
After a time, I timidly proposed the one and only name that came to mind for this place of newfound peace.
I suggested that we name it after my beloved sister who had long been lost to us...Mipha Court.
I worried they would think I was unfairly favoring my own family's legacy by naming it after my kin.
A hush fell over the group. After a time, one of the stonemasons raised his voice in agreement.
More voices joined his, one after another. The idea was embraced wholly, and the craftsmen all returned to their work.
Though the work was grueling, from then until the completion of Mipha Court, the air was filled with laughter and singing.
This incident drove home to my very core how much everyone loved my sister.
I hope one day to inspire such admiration. If there is ever to be a Sidon Court, I must work tirelessly to earn that honor.
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See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Learnings of the Zora, Part Six
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Six (Tears of the Kingdom)
The Story of Mipha Court: The Beginning
As told by Prince Sidon - ↑
Learnings of the Zora, Part Six
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Six (Tears of the Kingdom)
The Story of Mipha Court: The Conclusion
As told by Prince Sidon - ↑
Learnings of the Zora, Anecdote Two
— Learnings of the Zora, Anecdote Two (Tears of the Kingdom)
The Great Task Entrusted to Me
As told by Prince Sidon
I, Sidon, was entrusted with the great task of renovating the Zora stone monuments that had fallen to ruin.
There are 11 stone monuments total found in and around Zora's Domain, including the one you are now reading.
The former text written by my father, King Dorephan, could not be salvaged, and so sadly it had to be replaced.
Despite my royal blood, whispers abound that it is improper for someone my age to write over the king's glorious words.
Ah, but do they not realize that it was King Dorephan himself who ordered me to undertake this restoration project?
Father says it is not set in stone that I shall be the one to inherit the throne, as it is not a matter of blood alone.
If we ask the eternal skies above whether I am fit to rule, they shall remain silent, and so we must look to our fellow Zora.
He urged me to use these monuments to share my learnings and speak to our people straight from my heart.
Father is older and wiser than I. His sage advice is a gift. As such, I have inscribed my thoughts upon these 11 stones.
I do not know how far-reaching my words shall be, but it is my hope that they will reach whoever needs to hear them most.
Until one of my descendants writes over my musings many years from now, I pray they resonate with whoever reads them. - ↑
There was once a terrifying monster on Ploymus Mountain, loosing shock arrows on all who dared crossed its path.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Six (Tears of the Kingdom)
It was of utmost importance to drive the beast away, but as the Zora are weak to electricity, our efforts were futile. - ↑
That is when a lone Hylian arrived at the domain. This swordsman who was sparing with his words...his name was Link.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Six (Tears of the Kingdom)
Unlike us Zora, he was immune to shocks! Well, perhaps that is an exaggeration, but one thing is certain. He was very brave.
After careful preparation, he ascended Ploymus Mountain and defeated the foul beast all by himself. - ↑
As if in celebration of the newfound peace, clean water mysteriously began flowing at the top of Ploymus Mountain.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Six (Tears of the Kingdom)
That is when many Zora, if not most, voiced support for building a place that all could enjoy in that formerly frightful spot. - ↑
Yet the many tree roots and stones made this task tricky, leading to a focus on the no-less-difficult matter of the name.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Six (Tears of the Kingdom)
"Zora Park" was too obvious. "Ploymus Park" only conjured images of the former terrors found there.
When I candidly asked whether we should focus on the hard work at hand rather than the name, they all turned my way.
"Prince Sidon," they asked. "Surely you must have a good suggestion?" To that, I fell silent, and stayed so for a long while. - ↑
When posed with the task of naming this storied location, I, Prince Sidon, fell silent.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Six (Tears of the Kingdom)
After a time, I timidly proposed the one and only name that came to mind for this place of newfound peace.
I suggested that we name it after my beloved sister who had long been lost to us...Mipha Court. - ↑
I worried they would think I was unfairly favoring my own family's legacy by naming it after my kin.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Six (Tears of the Kingdom)
A hush fell over the group. After a time, one of the stonemasons raised his voice in agreement.
More voices joined his, one after another. The idea was embraced wholly, and the craftsmen all returned to their work. - ↑
This incident drove home to my very core how much everyone loved my sister.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Six (Tears of the Kingdom)
I hope one day to inspire such admiration. If there is ever to be a Sidon Court, I must work tirelessly to earn that honor.