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==Location and Uses== | ==Location and Uses== | ||
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{{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is first introduced after the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman|link}} removes the curse that was placed on {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} by {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid|link}}. The {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} explains that {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is an ancient artifact that was used by an ancient tribe for its bewitching rituals, but {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}'s wicked power became so great that it was sealed away to prevent a great catastrophe. However, since the ancient tribe vanished, no one accurately knows the true nature of its power. The {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} fears the great devastation that could befall {{Term|MM3D|Termina|link}} if {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is not taken back from the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|The mask that was stolen from me... It is called {{Color|MM3D Red|Majora's Mask}}. It is an accursed item from legend that is said to have been used by an ancient tribe in its hexing rituals. It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed upon the one who wears that mask. According to legend... the troubles caused by {{Color|MM3D Red|Majora's Mask}} were so great... the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse. But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power... ...But I feel it. I went to great lengths to get that legendary mask.<br/>When I finally had it... I could sense the doom of a dark omen brewing. It was that unwelcome feeling that makes your hair stand on end. And now...<br/>that {{Color|MM3D Red|imp}} has it... I am begging you!<br/>You must get that mask back quickly or something horrible will happen!|Happy Mask Salesman|MM3D}}</ref> | {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} serves as the main villain that Link must stop and defeat within the game of same name, rather than [[Ganon]]. It is first introduced after the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman|link}} removes the curse that was placed on {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} by {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid|link}}. The {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} explains that {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is an ancient, powerful artifact that was used by an ancient tribe for its bewitching rituals, but {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}'s wicked power became so great that it was sealed away to prevent a great catastrophe. However, since the ancient tribe vanished, no one accurately knows the true nature of its power. The {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} fears the great devastation that could befall {{Term|MM3D|Termina|link}} if {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is not quickly taken back from the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|The mask that was stolen from me... It is called {{Color|MM3D Red|Majora's Mask}}. It is an accursed item from legend that is said to have been used by an ancient tribe in its hexing rituals. It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed upon the one who wears that mask. According to legend... the troubles caused by {{Color|MM3D Red|Majora's Mask}} were so great... the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse. But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power... ...But I feel it. I went to great lengths to get that legendary mask.<br/>When I finally had it... I could sense the doom of a dark omen brewing. It was that unwelcome feeling that makes your hair stand on end. And now...<br/>that {{Color|MM3D Red|imp}} has it... I am begging you!<br/>You must get that mask back quickly or something horrible will happen!|Happy Mask Salesman|MM3D}}</ref> | ||
When the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} donned {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}, it transformed a world into the land of {{Term|MM3D|Termina}} out of a combination of the evil within the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} and the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}}'s memories and delusions.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 36}}</ref> | When the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} donned {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}, it transformed a world into the land of {{Term|MM3D|Termina}} out of a combination of the evil within the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} and the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}}'s memories and delusions.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 36}}</ref> | ||
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For the vast majority of the game, the {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is worn by {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} on the {{Term|MM3D|Clock Tower|link}}, drawing the {{Term|MM3D|Moon|link}} to {{Term|MM3D|Termina}}.<ref>{{Cite|What could that troublemaker be doing atop the clock tower? I just hope he's not plotting another one of his no-good tricks...|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref> Although the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} is unaware, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is gradually beginning to take complete control of his mind, with his once harmless pranks becoming malicious acts of pure evil.<ref>{{Cite|The power of the mask made him do it. It was too much for the Skull Kid to handle.|Tael|MM}}</ref> Prior to the game's events, {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} used the power of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} to prank and curse others around him, such as {{Term|MM3D|Kafei|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I was turned into this by a strange imp wearing a mask...|Kafei|MM}}</ref> | For the vast majority of the game, the {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is worn by {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} on the {{Term|MM3D|Clock Tower|link}}, drawing the {{Term|MM3D|Moon|link}} to {{Term|MM3D|Termina}}.<ref>{{Cite|What could that troublemaker be doing atop the clock tower? I just hope he's not plotting another one of his no-good tricks...|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref> Although the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} is unaware, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is gradually beginning to take complete control of his mind, with his once harmless pranks becoming malicious acts of pure evil.<ref>{{Cite|The power of the mask made him do it. It was too much for the Skull Kid to handle.|Tael|MM}}</ref> Prior to the game's events, {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} used the power of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} to prank and curse others around him, such as {{Term|MM3D|Kafei|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I was turned into this by a strange imp wearing a mask...|Kafei|MM}}</ref> | ||
After the {{Plural|MM3D|Guardian Deity|link}} are called, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} abandons {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} and enters the {{Term|MM3D|Moon}} so that it can push it through the {{Plural|MM3D|Guardian Deity}}' blockade and complete its destructive path.<ref>{{Cite|A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended...|Majora's Mask (Item)|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I...I shall consume. Consume...Consume everything.|Moon|MM}}</ref> {{Term|MM3D|Link}} then proceeds to follow {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} into the {{Term|MM3D|Moon}}.<ref>{{Cite|Well? You're going in, aren't you? ...We can't do anything down here. Let's go!|Tatl|MM}}</ref> Once inside, he finds four {{Term|MM3D|Moon Children|link}} wearing the {{Term|MM3D|Boss|link}} remains and one lonely child under a {{Term|MM3D|Tree|link}} wearing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} itself. If {{Term|MM3D|Link}} gives all his non-transformation {{Plural|MM3D|Mask|link}} to the four children, the child wearing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} will give him the {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity's Mask|link}}. He will then take {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to the | After the {{Plural|MM3D|Guardian Deity|link}} are called, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} abandons {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} and enters the {{Term|MM3D|Moon}} so that it can push it through the {{Plural|MM3D|Guardian Deity}}' blockade and complete its destructive path.<ref>{{Cite|A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended...|Majora's Mask (Item)|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I...I shall consume. Consume...Consume everything.|Moon|MM}}</ref> {{Term|MM3D|Link}} then proceeds to follow {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} into the {{Term|MM3D|Moon}}.<ref>{{Cite|Well? You're going in, aren't you? ...We can't do anything down here. Let's go!|Tatl|MM}}</ref> Once inside, he finds four {{Term|MM3D|Moon Children|link}} wearing the {{Term|MM3D|Boss|link}} remains and one lonely child under a {{Term|MM3D|Tree|link}} wearing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} itself. If {{Term|MM3D|Link}} gives all his non-transformation {{Plural|MM3D|Mask|link}} to the four children, the child wearing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} will give him the {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity's Mask|link}}. He will then take {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to the Final {{Term|MM3D|Boss}} room. It will come in three increasingly powerful forms. | ||
After the young hero and {{Term|MM3D|Tatl|link}} defeat {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} in a clashing battle, they return to the land of {{Term|MM3D|Termina}} where the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} informs them that the evil inside the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} has disappeared for good.<ref>{{Cite|Oh...So the evil has left the mask after all...|Happy Mask Salesman|MM}}</ref> {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is last seen as the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} departs with it in his hands. | After the young hero and {{Term|MM3D|Tatl|link}} defeat {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} in a clashing battle, they return to the land of {{Term|MM3D|Termina}} where the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} informs them that the evil inside the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} has disappeared for good.<ref>{{Cite|Oh...So the evil has left the mask after all...|Happy Mask Salesman|MM}}</ref> {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is last seen as the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} departs with it in his hands. | ||
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'''Remember your battles!'''<br/>When a fight is too tough head on, you've always had luck approaching the situation from a different angle... {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}} | '''Remember your battles!'''<br/>When a fight is too tough head on, you've always had luck approaching the situation from a different angle... {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}} | ||
[[File:Majora's Mask.png|thumb|right|x150px|Majora's Mask | [[File:Majora's Mask.png|thumb|right|x150px|Majora's Mask (base form)]] | ||
When the battle starts, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} comes to life and grows hairlike tentacles. To defeat it, {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} must first stun it with any projectile by hitting it in the back. This will make it collapse to the ground, allowing {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to strike it with his {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}}. Alternatively, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} can transform into {{Term|MM3D|Zora Link|link}} and use his {{Term|MM3D|Boomerang|link}} fins. When {{Term|MM3D|Targeting|link}} the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}}, the fins will fly behind it, hitting its back. Additionally, {{Term|MM3D|Deku Link|link}} can burrow into the flower designs on the ground, protecting him from any attack. This also allows {{Term|MM3D|Deku Link}} to hit the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} as it flies over him. After {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} has taken enough damage, the four {{Term|MM3D|Boss}} Remains will begin to attack {{Term|MM3D|Link}} as well, shooting energy | When the final battle starts, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}, as its standard appearance, comes to life and grows hairlike tentacles. To defeat it, {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} must first stun it with any projectile by hitting it in the back. This will make it collapse to the ground, allowing {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to strike it with his {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}}. Alternatively, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} can transform into {{Term|MM3D|Zora Link|link}} and use his {{Term|MM3D|Boomerang|link}} fins. When {{Term|MM3D|Targeting|link}} the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}}, the fins will fly behind it, hitting its back. Additionally, {{Term|MM3D|Deku Link|link}} can burrow into the flower designs on the ground, protecting him from any attack. This also allows {{Term|MM3D|Deku Link}} to hit the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} as it flies over him. After {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} has taken enough damage, the four {{Term|MM3D|Boss}} Remains will begin to attack {{Term|MM3D|Link}} as well, shooting energy balls at him. They can be defeated by shooting {{Plural|MM3D|Arrow|link}} at them. {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} will also start shooting fire beams at {{Term|MM3D|Link}}, which can be reflected back with the {{Term|MM3D|Mirror Shield|link}}. {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} also uses its tentacles to perform a whirling attack. The attack cannot be blocked, but it can be countered with a {{Term|MM3D|Spin Attack|link}}, causing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} to become stunned. | ||
===={{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}}==== | ===={{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}}==== | ||
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'''Remember your strategies!'''<br/>Chase fast-moving enemies.<br/>Aim at faraway enemies.<br/>You've done this all before! {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}} | '''Remember your strategies!'''<br/>Chase fast-moving enemies.<br/>Aim at faraway enemies.<br/>You've done this all before! {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}} | ||
[[File:Majora's Incarnation.png|thumb|right|x150px|Majora's Incarnation]] | [[File:Majora's Incarnation.png|thumb|right|x150px|Majora's Incarnation (second form)]] | ||
After the {{Term|MM3D|Mask|link}} form is defeated, it loses its tentacles and grows a set of arms and legs, as well as a tiny, one-eyed head with horns. This form of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} will run around the room, pausing every now and then to perform a variety of dances, including the {{wp|Moonwalk (dance)|moonwalk}}, {{wp|Kozachok}}, pirouettes, and {{wp|jumping jacks}} or to make taunting gestures at {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}}. Its only attack is a rapid-fire barrage of energy bolts it fires from its hands. To defeat {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}}, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} must hit it with either his {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}} or {{Term|MM3D|Hero's Bow|link}} when it stops dancing. When hit, it will fall to the ground on its face and flail about. After being struck a few times with the {{Term|MM3D|Sword}}, it will get up again. During the entire battle, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}} makes clucking and whooping noises, and emits a high-pitched screech whenever struck. | After the {{Term|MM3D|Mask|link}} form is defeated, it loses its tentacles and grows a set of arms and legs, as well as a tiny, one-eyed head with horns. This form of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} will run very quickly around the room, pausing every now and then to perform a variety of dances, including the {{wp|Moonwalk (dance)|moonwalk}}, {{wp|Kozachok}}, pirouettes, and {{wp|jumping jacks}} or to make taunting gestures at {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}}. Its only attack is a sudden rapid-fire barrage of energy bolts it fires from its hands. To defeat {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}}, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} must hit it with either his {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}} or {{Term|MM3D|Hero's Bow|link}} when it stops dancing. When hit, it will fall to the ground on its face and flail about. After being struck a few times with the {{Term|MM3D|Sword}}, it will get up again in pain. During the entire battle, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}} makes humorous clucking and whooping noises, and emits a high-pitched screech whenever struck. | ||
===={{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}==== | ===={{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}==== | ||
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'''Observe the enemy!'''<br/>Even the most powerful of enemies has a weak spot. Figure out what it is and catch them off guard! {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}} | '''Observe the enemy!'''<br/>Even the most powerful of enemies has a weak spot. Figure out what it is and catch them off guard! {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}} | ||
[[File:Majora's Wrath.png|thumb|right|x150px|Majora's Wrath]] | [[File:Majora's Wrath.png|thumb|right|x150px|Majora's Wrath (true form)]] | ||
After the final scream from {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}} is heard, it stands up to assume its final form. Its muscles then begin to throb and inflate into a more humanoid shape. Whip-like tentacles also shoot out from its hands, and a new head bursts forth from its neck, becoming {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}. To defeat {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}, {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} must use a projectile weapon to stun it while it is immobile. He can then strike it with a {{Term|MM3D|Light Arrow|link}} or his {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}}. It often jumps from one side of the arena to the other. Its attacks are fast-hitting, but slow to wind up, giving {{Term|MM3D|Link}} a window of opportunity to attack. {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}} attacks by whipping its tentacles three times, throwing giant spinning tops lined with spikes, grabbing {{Term|MM3D|Link}} and tossing him across the room, and using a furious whipping attack with an accompanying shriek. Most of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}'s attacks have a long reach which allows it to attack numerous times in succession. Defeating {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}} causes the monster to disintegrate into ashes, winning {{Term|MM3D|Link}} the battle. | After the final painful scream from {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}} is heard, it stands up to assume its final form. Its muscles then begin to throb and inflate into a more humanoid shape. Whip-like tentacles also shoot out from its hands, and a new head bursts forth from its neck, becoming {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}. To defeat {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}, {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} must use a projectile weapon to stun it while it is immobile. He can then strike it with a {{Term|MM3D|Light Arrow|link}} or his {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}}. It often jumps from one side of the arena to the other. Its attacks are fast-hitting, but slow to wind up, giving {{Term|MM3D|Link}} a window of opportunity to attack. {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}} attacks by whipping its tentacles three times, throwing giant spinning tops lined with spikes, grabbing {{Term|MM3D|Link}} and tossing him across the room, and using a furious whipping attack with an accompanying shriek. Most of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}'s attacks have a very long reach which allows it to attack numerous times in succession and can be difficult to dodge. Defeating {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}} causes the monster to disintegrate into ashes, winning {{Term|MM3D|Link}} the battle and ending the game. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*During the battle with {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}}, it can be heard "singing" part of the {{Term|TLoZ|Death Mountain|link}} theme from {{TLoZ}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= KERO|published= July 22, 2012|retrieved= |url= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGzlVe8eSVs|title= A Little Fact About Majora's Incarnation|site= Youtube|type=}}</ref> | *During the battle with {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}}, it can be heard "singing" part of the {{Term|TLoZ|Death Mountain|link}} theme from {{TLoZ}} when spinning around.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= KERO|published= July 22, 2012|retrieved= |url= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGzlVe8eSVs|title= A Little Fact About Majora's Incarnation|site= Youtube|type=}}</ref> | ||
*{{TP|-}} concept artwork of {{Term|TPHD|Ganondorf|link}} in {{HH}} bears what appears to be an effigy of {{Term|Series|Majora's Mask (Item)}} on his armor.<ref>[http://zeldawiki.org/File:TP_Ganondorf_Concept.png ''Hyrule Historia'', pg. 177]</ref> | *{{TP|-}} concept artwork of {{Term|TPHD|Ganondorf|link}} in {{HH}} bears what appears to be an effigy of {{Term|Series|Majora's Mask (Item)}} on his armor.<ref>[http://zeldawiki.org/File:TP_Ganondorf_Concept.png ''Hyrule Historia'', pg. 177]</ref> | ||
*In the original Japanese text, the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} states that the race that used the mask was destroyed.<ref>{{Cite|What power does the mask hold? The race spoken of in the legend was destroyed, so we do not know.|Happy Mask Salesman|MM|[http://forums.legendsalliance.com/topic/14202-translation-of-japanese-game-texts/page-34]}}</ref> He also refers to the ones who sealed the mask away as "our ancestors", suggesting that the ones who sealed the mask away were {{Term|MM3D|Hylian|link}} and a separate party from the ones who used {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} in their rituals.<ref>{{Cite|The calamity brought about by Mujura’s Mask was so great that our ancestors who feared this sealed it within the eternal darkness so that it would not be misused.|Happy Mask Salesman|MM|[http://forums.legendsalliance.com/topic/14202-translation-of-japanese-game-texts/page-34]}}</ref> | *In the original Japanese text, the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} states that the race that used the mask was destroyed.<ref>{{Cite|What power does the mask hold? The race spoken of in the legend was destroyed, so we do not know.|Happy Mask Salesman|MM|[http://forums.legendsalliance.com/topic/14202-translation-of-japanese-game-texts/page-34]}}</ref> He also refers to the ones who sealed the mask away as "our ancestors", suggesting that the ones who sealed the mask away were {{Term|MM3D|Hylian|link}} and a separate party from the ones who used {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} in their rituals.<ref>{{Cite|The calamity brought about by Mujura’s Mask was so great that our ancestors who feared this sealed it within the eternal darkness so that it would not be misused.|Happy Mask Salesman|MM|[http://forums.legendsalliance.com/topic/14202-translation-of-japanese-game-texts/page-34]}}</ref> | ||
*It is likely that Majora's Mask is more evil or at least, more insane than Ganon. It has the mind of a psychopath while possessing Skull Kid and its only motivation is global destruction, not conquering the world for greater power, making it arguably the most dangerous antagonist in the entire Legend of Zelda franchise. | |||
==Nomenclature== | ==Nomenclature== | ||