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In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, after Link recovers his Sword, the Owl appears and comments that he will be waiting for him in the Mysterious Forest. While on his way, Marin appears and tells Link that Tarin has not returned from the Forest. After arriving, Link finds that Tarin is been attacked by a Boarblin. After attacking it with a kick, the defeated Boarblin falls on a box, crushing it. Inside, they find the Tail Key. The Owl then appears, telling Link to use it to open Tail Cave.
Mysterious Forest
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The Mysterious Forest,[1] also known as Mysterious Woods,[name references needed] is a location in Link's Awakening.
Features and Overview
Link's Awakening
The Mysterious Forest is a Forest located in the west area of Koholint Island. It is found north of Mabe Village, south of Goponga Swamp, and west of Koholint Prairie. It is one of the first places Link visits during his adventure to wake the Wind Fish, and is the second area in which he meets the Owl. The Tail Key, which unlocks the entrance to the game's first Dungeon, Tail Cave, can be found here.
As the name implies, the Mysterious Woods are known for being slightly mysterious,[2] possibly referring to the fact that they are quite maze-like or that they are home to a Great Fairy. They have three entrances, the main one, located in the southwest, leading to Mabe Village. There is another in the northwest leading to Goponga Swamp, and a final one in northeast leading to Koholint Prairie. The Woods appear darker than most other areas in the game, suggesting that they have little lighting. This is most likely due to the many trees in the area. It is implied that mushrooms and toadstools grow well in the Mysterious Woods, as Tarin came here looking for toadstools,[3] and the Witch specifically tells Link that he should look for mushrooms here if he ever runs out of Magic Powder.[4] The Woods also contain two small caves, one of which has two entrances connecting the eastern and northwestern areas. In order to navigate the Woods, Link must obtain the Magic Powder, and in order to fully explore it, he must obtain the Power Bracelet and Hookshot. There are several holes that can be bypassed with the Roc's Feather, but these only serve as shortcuts.
According to Grandpa Ulrira, the Mysterious Woods are home to most of the Moblins that inhabit Koholint Island.[5][6] They are also home to many Zol, and several Keese can be found inside the cave connecting the eastern and northwestern areas. To the right of the entrance of the Woods is a Treasure Chest containing a Secret Seashell. However, Link cannot reach it initially as it is blocked off by a Rock that requires the Power Bracelet to move. Another treasure chest containing the Tail Key can be found in the very north of the Woods.
Link first travels to the Mysterious Woods after being instructed to do so by the Owl once he obtains his Sword at Toronbo Shores.[7] On the way, he can speak to Marin, who informs him that Tarin went into the Woods to look for toadstools.[3] Upon arriving in the Woods, he is greeted by the Owl, who explains that Link may find it difficult to leave the island while the Wind Fish sleeps, and should enter Tail Cave using the Key that can be found in the Woods.[8] Upon Link's initial visit, the path to the northern area is blocked by a racoon, who casts a curse on Link if he tries to pass. This curse only sends him to another part of the forest.[9] Link must obtain some Magic Powder, to which the raccoon's nose is sensitive,[10] in order to pass. Link must travel through the cave connecting the eastern and northwestern areas of the Woods to find a Toadstool. This must be taken to the Witch who lives in Koholint Prarie, who will use it to make Magic Powder.[11] Link must return to the Mysterious Woods and use the Magic Powder on the raccoon. The raccoon turns out to actually be Tarin, who transformed after eating an unusual toadstool.[12] Sprinkling Magic Powder on him changes him back and allows passage through the Woods, to where the Tail Key can be found. From that point, Link can return to the South of the Village region and enter Tail Cave.
In the eastern area of the Woods is a tunnel that leads to the northwestern area, outside of which is a sign warning travelers about cracked floors.[13] Within the first room of this tunnel is a treasure chest containing fifty Rupees surrounded by several crystalline obstacles that must be shattered with the sword. The second room contains nothing but two Green Zols, while the third contains a Piece of Heart, although it can only be obtained if Link has obtained the Power Bracelet from Bottle Grotto. Just outside the northwestern exit of this tunnel, a Sleepy Toadstool can be found, which can be taken to the Witch, who can use it to make Magic Powder.[11]
In the very north of the Woods is another cave that contains a large chasm. This can be traversed using the Hookshot, and leads Link to a Treasure Chest containing fifty Rupees. In the far east of the Woods is a Faerie Spring which is home to the first Great Fairy that Link can encounter in the game. Finally, one screen to the left of the Faerie Spring is a hidden staircase beneath a rock that requires the Power Bracelet to move. This leads to a cavern containing a Mad Batter, who allows Link to carry more Magic Powder.[14]
Minor Enemies
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Moblin ×11
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Red Zol ×6
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Sword Moblin ×2
- ↑ These appear when Red Zols are killed without a Piece of Power or the Red Mail.
| In the log Cave accessed from the east and west |
Pieces of Heart
| Piece of Heart | |
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| Location | |
| Piece of Heart | |
| Location | In a Cave in the north of the Mysterious Forest, behind three Rocks |
| Piece of Heart | Location |
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In a Cave in the north of the Mysterious Forest, behind three Rocks |
Secret Seashells
| Secret Seashell | |
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| Location |
| Secret Seashell | Location |
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Treasure Chests
| Treasure Chest | |
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| Contents | |
| Notes | In the east end of the Cave accessed through either the west or east of the Mysterious Forest, behind several breakable purple Crystals |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Notes | Above the center-northwest clearing with a Tree in its center |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Notes | In the southwest section of the Forest, behind a Rock |
| Treasure Chest | |
| Contents | |
| Notes | In a Cave in the north of the Mysterious Forest, behind three Rocks |
| Treasure Chest | Contents | Notes |
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In the east end of the Cave accessed through either the west or east of the Mysterious Forest, behind several breakable purple Crystals | ||
Above the center-northwest clearing with a Tree in its center | ||
In the southwest section of the Forest, behind a Rock | ||
In a Cave in the north of the Mysterious Forest, behind three Rocks |
Other Appearances
Link's Awakening (Cagiva)
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Nomenclature
The Japanese name for the Mysterious Forest, ふしぎのもり (Fushigi no Mori), is phonetically identical to the Japanese name for the Woods of Mystery from Majora's Mask, 不思議の森 (Fushigi no Mori).
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 EnglishBRBritish | Mysterious Forest[18] | |
 Japanese |
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 ChineseSISimplified | 不可思议森林 (Bùkěsīyì sēnlín)[17] | |
 FrenchEUEuropean | Forêt Enchantée | Enchanted Forest |
 FrenchCACanadian | Forêt Enchantée | Enchanted Forest |
 German | Zauberwald | Magic Forest |
 Italian | Bosco misterioso | |
 SpanishLALatin American | Bosque Misterioso | |
 SpanishEUEuropean | Bosque Misterioso[19] | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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The Sleepy Toadstool in the Mysterious Woods from Link's Awakening DX
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The Owl greeting Link in the Mysterious Woods from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
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The Mysterious Forest shortly before Koholint Island disappears from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
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The Mysterious Forest from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva
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See Also
Notes
References
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Mysterious Forest
— N/A (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch) - ↑
Mysterious Forest (It's a little bit mysterious)
— Sign (Link's Awakening DX) - ↑ 3.0 3.1
Hi! Tarin went to the forest to look for toadstools, but I'd rather sing. Listen to this: it's called the Ballad of the Wind Fish.
— Marin (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch) - ↑
Good job! Use it on your enemies and see what happens. If you run out, go to the forest, pick some mushrooms, and I will make you more.
— Syrup (Link's Awakening DX) - ↑
Mysterious Forest
— Sign (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
(Moblins ahead! They're not friendly!) - ↑
"BRRING! BRRING! Hello, this is Ulrira! Well, most moblins live in the Mysterious Forest, but some live in the caves of Tal Tal Heights. I hope that is what you wanted to know! CLICK!"
— Grandpa Ulrira (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch) - ↑
Hoot!Hoot! So you are the lad who owns the sword... Now I understand why the monsters are starting to act so violently... A courageous lad has come to wake the Wind Fish... It is said that you cannot leave the island unless you wake the Wind Fish... You should now go north, to the Mysterious Forest. I will wait for you there! Hoot!
— Owl (Link's Awakening DX) - ↑
Hoot! Ho, brave lad, on your quest to wake the dreamer! Welcome to the Mysterious Forest! Much of mystery you will find on this uncharted Koholint island! I'm afraid you may find it a trifle difficult to leave the island while the Wind Fish naps. ...By the by, have you ever visited the Tail Cave, which is south of the village? Go there with the key you find in this forest... The Wind Fish is watching... Hoot!
— Owl (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch) - ↑
Heh heh heh ho! You're goin' ta be lost, thanks to me! Heh heh!
— Tarin (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch) - ↑
As a raccoon, my nose is verrry sensitive ta stuff like dust and powder...
— Tarin (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch) - ↑ 11.0 11.1
Ahhh... It has the sleepy toadstool, it does! We'll mix it up something in a jiffy, we will! It's all ready, it is! Take care, as there's not much there! Why not try a bit in my hut?
— Syrup (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch) - ↑
The last thing I kin remember was bitin' into a big, juicy toadstool... Then, I had the darndest dream... I was a raccoon! Yeah, sounds strange, but it sure was fun!
— Tarin (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch) - ↑
Beware of floors with cracks! Don't get too comfortable on them!
— Sign (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch) - ↑
I'll let you carry more Magic Powder! He He! Are you ready?!
— Mad Batter (Link's Awakening DX) - ↑
ふしぎの森
— Map (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Japanese version) - ↑
[Right Arrow]Icon ゴポンガの沼
— Sign (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Japanese version)
[Down Arrow]Icon ふしぎの森 - ↑
不可思议森林
— Map (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch) - ↑ Artbook, Nintendo Co., Ltd., pg. 17
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Bosque Misterioso
— System (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, European Spanish version)
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