Old Mermaid Key
The Old Mermaid Key is an Item in Oracle of Ages.[1] It is the key to Mermaid's Cave and exists in both time periods, as the Mermaid Key for the past and the Old Mermaid Key for the present. Both keys are obtained in a similar fashion.
Location and Uses
To obtain the Old Mermaid Key, Link must first obtain the Brother Emblem from the Graceful Goron by successfully completing the Goron Dance in either the present or the past.[2] Obtaining the Brother Emblem makes Link an honorary Goron,[3] allowing him to bypass the Goron guarding the stairs to the upper reaches of Rolling Ridge.[4][5] Next, Link must complete the Target Carts Minigame with a perfect score in order to receive the Rock Brisket. This Item is given to the very same Goron guard, who happens to be very hungry.[6] In return, he will give Link the Goron Vase.[7] Back in the past, the Goron guard (who is the ancestor of the one in the present), ironically, would like the vase to use as an heirloom to teach his descendants the value of life.[8][9] In return, Link will be given the Goronade.[10] Finally, after giving the Goronade to the Big Bang Owner in charge of the Big Bang Game, Link will gain the opportunity to play for the Old Mermaid Key.[11] Once he wins, the key is his.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandEnglishBRBritish | Old Mermaid Key | |
 JapanJapanese | ふるいにんぎょのカギ (Furi Ningyo no Kagi) | Same as English. |
 The French RepublicFrenchEUEuropean | Vielle Clé Sirène | |
 The Federal Republic of GermanyGerman | Alter Nixenschlüssel | |
 The Italian RepublicItalian | Prechiave Sirena[12] | Mermaid Pre-key |
 The Kingdom of SpainSpanishEUEuropean | Antigua Llave de la Sirena | |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | ||
Gallery
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Link obtaining the Old Mermaid Key
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 133 (OoAOracle of Ages)
- ↑
If you dance well, I'll give you a Brotherhoood Emblem!
— Graceful Goron (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
You got the Brotherhood Emblem! Now you are a Goron, too!
— N/A (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
For generations, my ancestors have sat here guarding the peace on Rolling Ridge.
— Goron (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
Huh?!? That's a Brotherhood Emblem! You understand the passion of a Goron's heart! You may pass!
— Goron (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
I'm so hungry I could starve. I'd love some Rock Brisket...
— Goron (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
Please, let me have that Rock Brisket! I'll trade my ancestors' Goron Vase for it!
— Goron (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
I need an heirloom that will teach my descendants to value life...
— Goron (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
Yeah... A vase would be great!
— Goron (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
What a fine Goron Vase! Please! Let me have that vase! I'll trade you some Goronade for it!
— Goron (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
I'm wide awake now! Thanks! I'm gonna open up shop! Want to give my game a try?
— Big Bang Owner (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
Ecco la Prechiave Sirena!
— N/A (Oracle of Ages, Italian version)