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==Role in the Series== | ==Role in the Series== | ||
===Fire as a symbolic element=== | ===Fire as a symbolic element=== | ||
{{Element|Fire}}In various installments from the series, fire is portrayed as part of an elemental triunvirate that encases it along with forest and [[Water (Terrain)|water]], and is present within areas at very high temperatures, such as mountains with volcanoes, and appearing along with [[Zelda Definitions#L|Lava]]. Therefore, people at [[Hyrule]] and other lands built temples and [[dungeons]] that give it a sacred value, one of the most well-known examples being the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]] in | {{Element|Fire}}In various installments from the series, fire is portrayed as part of an elemental triunvirate that encases it along with forest and [[Water (Terrain)|water]], and is present within areas at very high temperatures, such as mountains with volcanoes, and appearing along with [[Zelda Definitions#L|Lava]]. Therefore, people at [[Hyrule]] and other lands built temples and [[dungeons]] that give it a sacred value, one of the most well-known examples being the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]] in {{OOT}}. In addition to representing the element canonically, this temple offers several puzzles, obstacles and enemies revolving around it, and is guarded by the [[Sage]] of Fire (by the moment the events of the game take place, [[Darunia]] fulfills that role, and also guards the [[Medallions#Fire Medallion|Fire Medallion]] until he gives it to Link). The [[Bolero of Fire]] pays homage to the element as well, and instantly transports anyone playing it to [[Death Mountain Crater]], where the temple is located. In the same game, the [[Spiritual Stones#Goron's Ruby|Goron's Ruby]] is also known as the Spiritual Stone of Fire. | ||
As in the case of the [[Zora]] [[race]] representing water, the [[Goron]]s usually represents this element, due to them living on [[Death Mountain]], near its active volcano. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', however, none of them inhabit [[Dragon Roost Island]], and the [[Rito]] tribe has instead a fixation towards wind and sky, like its patron deity [[Valoo]] does. | As in the case of the [[Zora]] [[race]] representing water, the [[Goron]]s usually represents this element, due to them living on [[Death Mountain]], near its active volcano. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', however, none of them inhabit [[Dragon Roost Island]], and the [[Rito]] tribe has instead a fixation towards wind and sky, like its patron deity [[Valoo]] does. | ||
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===Fire as a weapon=== | ===Fire as a weapon=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:6 Collection31 Large.jpg|thumb|right|Din's Fire allows Link to attack multiple enemies at once.]] | ||
Fire is sometimes on the side of Link as well. There are weapons, such as the [[Fire Rod]], that allow the young hero to shoot fire toward his [[enemies]] from a distance, some of which are particularly weak against it. A more recurring example, however, is the [[Fire Arrow]]s, which (at the expense of some [[Magic Meter|magic]]), are empowered regular [[arrows]] that can be shot with a concentrated amount of fire to inflict extra damage to enemies. With the help of the [[Magic Rod#Book of Magic|Book of Magic]], the [[Magic Rod]] serves a similar purpose as well. Not all fire-based weapons shoot fiery projectiles, however. Some artifacts, like [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]] and [[Magic Medallions#Bombos Medallion|Bombos Medallion]], attack through the three dimensions of space. | Fire is sometimes on the side of Link as well. There are weapons, such as the [[Fire Rod]], that allow the young hero to shoot fire toward his [[enemies]] from a distance, some of which are particularly weak against it. A more recurring example, however, is the [[Fire Arrow]]s, which (at the expense of some [[Magic Meter|magic]]), are empowered regular [[arrows]] that can be shot with a concentrated amount of fire to inflict extra damage to enemies. With the help of the [[Magic Rod#Book of Magic|Book of Magic]], the [[Magic Rod]] serves a similar purpose as well. Not all fire-based weapons shoot fiery projectiles, however. Some artifacts, like [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]] and [[Magic Medallions#Bombos Medallion|Bombos Medallion]], attack through the three dimensions of space. | ||
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===Fire as a puzzle device=== | ===Fire as a puzzle device=== | ||
{{Image|image=Deku Stick.png|type=caption|size=100px|align=right|caption=The [[Deku Stick]] is useful for lighting [[torch | {{Image|image=Deku Stick.png|type=caption|size=100px|align=right|caption=The [[Deku Stick]] is useful for lighting [[torch]]es.}} | ||
In some dungeons and underground areas, there are [[torch | In some dungeons and underground areas, there are [[torch]]es that must be lit in order to make a [[chest]] appear, a door open, or something else happen. There are diverse ways to accomplish this: Using a [[lantern]] ({{ALTTP}}, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', etc.), [[Deku Stick]]s ({{OOT}}, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''), [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]], [[Fire Rod]], etc. In nearly all the cases, the torches must be lit before they start turning off, as all of them must be remain lit at a time to render the puzzle or obstacle solved. | ||
There are instances where fire must be used to melt ice or snow. While this is a common feature in several games in the series, ''Ocarina of Time'' shows a strange variety in the form of the [[Blue Fire]], which is the only one capable of melting the red ice found in [[Ice Cavern]]. Rarer instances of fire usage include making a rock or block rise with lava and killing certain enemies with a source of fire, among others. | There are instances where fire must be used to melt ice or snow. While this is a common feature in several games in the series, ''Ocarina of Time'' shows a strange variety in the form of the [[Blue Fire]], which is the only one capable of melting the red ice found in [[Ice Cavern]]. Rarer instances of fire usage include making a rock or block rise with lava and killing certain enemies with a source of fire, among others. | ||
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File:Gleeok.png|[[Gleeok]] | File:Gleeok.png|[[Gleeok]] | ||
File:Gasoringo.png|[[Gasoringo]] | File:Gasoringo.png|[[Gasoringo]] | ||
File:Phantom_Torch_ST.png|[[Phantom# | File:Phantom_Torch_ST.png|[[Phantom#Types of Phantoms 2|Torch Phantom]] | ||
File:Geozardchief.png|[[Geozard#Geozard Chief|Geozard Chief]] | File:Geozardchief.png|[[Geozard#Geozard Chief|Geozard Chief]] | ||
File:Heatoise.png|[[Heatoise]] | File:Heatoise.png|[[Heatoise]] | ||