Research Logs are Objects in Tears of the Kingdom.[1]
Location and Uses
Research Logs are Notes on Tables that can be found throughout the Lomei Labyrinth Island, North Lomei Labyrinth, and South Lomei Labyrinth. All three sets recount the stories of Zonai Survey Team researchers who have navigated to the center of each Lomei Labyrinth. The Logs on the Lomei Labyrinth Island span three separate days, while the Logs at the North Lomei Labyrinth and South Lomei Labyrinth are both comprised of four days.
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Lomei Labyrinth Island
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Research Log, Day One
It took us two days to reach this isolated island. Though the ruins stood before us, we were too exhausted to explore.
Though weary, Tauro was able to decipher the Zonai writing on the stone slab:
"The dragon ring slumbers in the labyrinth's depths. Wake it, and ye shall receive due compensation."
While his translation provided me with renewed vigor, Tauro shortly thereafter fell ill with fatigue.
After seeing him off on his way home, I swore to tackle the ruins myself.
The acorns and nuts I have prepared to mark my path should see to it that I do not get lost inside.
Though I am alone, I need to work hard enough for both Tauro and myself.
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Research Log, Day Two
I walk carefully, avoiding the stirring gloom. Just one touch, and it will invade the body in the blink of an eye.
It was a wise decision to send Tauro home. Allowing him to continue our trek in his condition may have proved fatal.
But what exactly is this strange gloom?
More importantly, have they found the princess and her swordsman, who delved beneath Hyrule Castle to investigate it?
I can only pray for their safety.
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Research Log, Day Three
My searching has finally led me to a Zonai relic! I must hurry back and tell Tauro all about it!
Though I must admit, my curiosity remains piqued. I'm not sure if I'm quite ready to leave these ruins.
For instance, I can see a lower level from this room. Just how is one supposed to reach it?
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Research Log, Day One
It took us two days to reach this isolated island. Though the ruins stood before us, we were too exhausted to explore.
Though weary, Tauro was able to decipher the Zonai writing on the stone slab:
"The dragon ring slumbers in the labyrinth's depths. Wake it, and ye shall receive due compensation."
While his translation provided me with renewed vigor, Tauro shortly thereafter fell ill with fatigue.
After seeing him off on his way home, I swore to tackle the ruins myself.
The acorns and nuts I have prepared to mark my path should see to it that I do not get lost inside.
Though I am alone, I need to work hard enough for both Tauro and myself.
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Research Log, Day Two
I walk carefully, avoiding the stirring gloom. Just one touch, and it will invade the body in the blink of an eye.
It was a wise decision to send Tauro home. Allowing him to continue our trek in his condition may have proved fatal.
But what exactly is this strange gloom?
More importantly, have they found the princess and her swordsman, who delved beneath Hyrule Castle to investigate it?
I can only pray for their safety.
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Research Log, Day Three
My searching has finally led me to a Zonai relic! I must hurry back and tell Tauro all about it!
Though I must admit, my curiosity remains piqued. I'm not sure if I'm quite ready to leave these ruins.
For instance, I can see a lower level from this room. Just how is one supposed to reach it?
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North Lomei Labyrinth
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Research Log, Day One
The Zonai glyphs carved into the stone slab read:
"The dragon ring slumbers in the labyrinths depths. Wake it, and ye shall receive due compensation."
Tauro deciphered them for us but has since run off to another newly discovered ruin for further study.
Writing frankly, I see his absence as an opportunity. Any discoveries that may lie within will all be credited to me!
My name will be forever tied to solving the mysteries of the Zonai civilization!
I gathered a haul of Hylian pine cones and will use them to mark my trail in places where I might otherwise get lost.
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Research Log, Day Two
I set out with great enthusiasm, but so far I haven't found anything other than an endless supply of bitter cold.
If the Zonai were going to bother to carve a note into the slab, couldn't they have etched a few hints in there too?
How long has that slab been at the entrance to the site, anyway?
I might be remembering wrong, but I don't think it was there before the Upheaval...
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Research Log, Day Three
After shivering in the cold and cowering from the gloom, I finally made it!
This pathway leads to the center of the ruins. There's a trail of lights here that's almost beckoning me in.
It must lead to that "due compensation" the slab mentioned!
My history-making discovery is mere steps away! You can do this, me!
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Research Log, Day Four
I've done it. At long last, I've done it! I found a relic of the Zonai civilization. Though my euphoria is short-lived.
In the hours since my discovery, I've tried touching, hitting, and yelling at the relic, but it remains unresponsive.
I'm starting to fear that I may not unravel the secrets of the Zonai after all. The thought makes the cold even more bitter.
Well, fine. I suppose it's time I crawl out of this frigid pit and issue my report on my investigation.
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Research Log, Day One
The Zonai glyphs carved into the stone slab read:
"The dragon ring slumbers in the labyrinths depths. Wake it, and ye shall receive due compensation."
Tauro deciphered them for us but has since run off to another newly discovered ruin for further study.
Writing frankly, I see his absence as an opportunity. Any discoveries that may lie within will all be credited to me!
My name will be forever tied to solving the mysteries of the Zonai civilization!
I gathered a haul of Hylian pine cones and will use them to mark my trail in places where I might otherwise get lost.
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Research Log, Day Two
I set out with great enthusiasm, but so far I haven't found anything other than an endless supply of bitter cold.
If the Zonai were going to bother to carve a note into the slab, couldn't they have etched a few hints in there too?
How long has that slab been at the entrance to the site, anyway?
I might be remembering wrong, but I don't think it was there before the Upheaval...
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Research Log, Day Three
After shivering in the cold and cowering from the gloom, I finally made it!
This pathway leads to the center of the ruins. There's a trail of lights here that's almost beckoning me in.
It must lead to that "due compensation" the slab mentioned!
My history-making discovery is mere steps away! You can do this, me!
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Research Log, Day Four
I've done it. At long last, I've done it! I found a relic of the Zonai civilization. Though my euphoria is short-lived.
In the hours since my discovery, I've tried touching, hitting, and yelling at the relic, but it remains unresponsive.
I'm starting to fear that I may not unravel the secrets of the Zonai after all. The thought makes the cold even more bitter.
Well, fine. I suppose it's time I crawl out of this frigid pit and issue my report on my investigation.
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South Lomei Labyrinth
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Research Log, Day One
According to Tauro, the characters carved into this stone slab read as follows:
"The dragon ring slumbers in the labyrinth's depths. Wake it, and ye shall receive due compensation.
Now that Tauro's gone off to examine the other ruins, I have no choice but to tough out the rest of this research alone.
I'll leave a trail of acorns and nuts behind me so I don't get lost.
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Research Log, Day Two
I've searched each passage one by one and haven't found anything. But I've got a good feeling about this last one!
The only thing keeping me from exploring it now is the late hour. I'll try to contain my excitement and get some sleep.
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Research Log, Day Three
No matter how far I go or which way I turn, everything looks the same. It's all covered in energy-sapping gloom.
I've somehow managed to swallow my overwhelming desire to run home and will attempt to spend the night here.
I just hope I have enough acorns to mark my way to the end...
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Research Log, Day Four
I can't believe I'm writing this, but I'm standing in front of ancient Zonai ruins! What a tremendous discovery!
This makes the terror and uncertainty of getting here completely worth it.
It's just a shame for me that I have no idea what these ruins are. But I'll head back and report to people who might.
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Research Log, Day One
According to Tauro, the characters carved into this stone slab read as follows:
"The dragon ring slumbers in the labyrinth's depths. Wake it, and ye shall receive due compensation.
Now that Tauro's gone off to examine the other ruins, I have no choice but to tough out the rest of this research alone.
I'll leave a trail of acorns and nuts behind me so I don't get lost.
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Research Log, Day Two
I've searched each passage one by one and haven't found anything. But I've got a good feeling about this last one!
The only thing keeping me from exploring it now is the late hour. I'll try to contain my excitement and get some sleep.
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Research Log, Day Three
No matter how far I go or which way I turn, everything looks the same. It's all covered in energy-sapping gloom.
I've somehow managed to swallow my overwhelming desire to run home and will attempt to spend the night here.
I just hope I have enough acorns to mark my way to the end...
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Research Log, Day Four
I can't believe I'm writing this, but I'm standing in front of ancient Zonai ruins! What a tremendous discovery!
This makes the terror and uncertainty of getting here completely worth it.
It's just a shame for me that I have no idea what these ruins are. But I'll head back and report to people who might.
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