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The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Items Walkthrough
Latest Version: 1.1
Written by Matthew J. Dyl (TakerVersion1)
Copyright© TakerVersion1 2006
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VERSION HISTORY
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Version 1.0: 5-4-06: Completed the FAQ.

Version 1.1: 5-8-06: Added in the locations for various items.

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Table of Contents                       [*TAG*]
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     1: Introduction                    [INTRO]

     2: The Items                       [ITEM2]
        2a: Weapons                     [2WEPA]
        2b: Key Items                   [2KEIB]
        2c: Swap-Quest Items            [2SWQC]

     3: Frequently Asked Questions      [LFAQS]

     4: Contact Information             [4CONT]

     5: Credits                         [CREDT]

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1: Introduction                         [INTRO]
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Thank you for reading my FAQ! This isn’t my first FAQ, but it’s one of the
simplest I’ve ever written. Now then I will cover weapons, items you pick up
such as Rupees, key items and of course the aggravating swap chain items. To
jump right to a section simply highlight the tag. Then hit Ctrl + F and then
paste the tag in. Hit enter until you’ve gotten to the stop you wanted.

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2: Items                                [ITEM2]
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     ***** Weapons *****                [2WEPA]
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|Wooden Sword|
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Location: The Hero’s Cave

This is the starting weapon Link finds in the Hero’s Cave west of the
village. One thing that made the Wooden Sword better in this game was that it
was earned, but in Ages, Impa gives it to you. It can be used to kill
enemies, cut bushes, pick items up and even hit the crystal switches in many
dungeons. Link can also use his Hylian powers to charge up and unleash a
powerful Spin Attack.

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|Noble Sword|
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Location: The Lost Woods or Man in Basement - Link System

This sword is much more powerful than the Wooden Sword. In Seasons, Link
finds it deep in the Lost Woods near the Tarm Ruins. This can cut signs and
pots, kill enemies in less blows, and if Link has full energy he can shoot a
beam out of the tip. Unlike in Ages you do not have to complete the Swap-
Quest to get this, but it makes it more worthwhile.

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|Master Sword|
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Location: Man in Basement - Link System OR The Lost Woods

The legendary, evil banishing blade, the Master Sword. This is even more
powerful than the Nobel Sword, however to obtain it you must do a linked game
with Ages. This sword can hurt Ganon without having to spin attack. *Note: If
you do not have the Noble Sword when you would get the Master Sword then you
will get it instead. You will get the Master Sword from the Noble Sword’s
location.*

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|Biggoron Sword|
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Location: Mount Goron – Link System

Like the Master Sword you need to get a password to obtain the strongest
sword in the game. This has a large slash range because it is a large two-
handed sword. Because of this Link can only equip this and nothing else, so
it’s kind of bad to use in the wrong situation.

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|Wooden Shield|
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Location: Holodrum Village Shop

This is the shield that Link can start with. You must purchase it in the
village for 30 rupees, or sometimes you can find it from random chests or in
Gasha Nuts. The shield protects from rocks and arrows mainly.

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|Iron Shield|
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Location: Subrosian Smithy – Hard Ore OR Link System

This is the second shield you can get in this game. Once you get the Magnetic
Gloves you must gather the two Ores in Subrosia, smelt them in Hard Ore, then
have the smiths there make the shield. It provides more protection than the
Wooden Shield and matches well with the Noble Sword. However if Like-Likes
eat this then it will cost more than the Wooden Shield did to buy back from
the Holodrum Shop.

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|Mirror Shield|
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Location: Subrosian Smithy – Link System OR Hard Ore

This is the third and final shield in the game and you get it by the
same means of getting the Master Sword. This large shield can block
almost every projectile attack but is the same size as the Iron Shield.
This shield matches with the Master Sword, and it will cost a lot of
money to buy if Like-Likes take it. *Note: Like the Master Sword, this
will be the Iron Shield if you do not have that when you do the link.
You can then get this by doing what’s needed for the Iron Shield.*

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|Rod of Seasons|
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Location: Subrosia - Temple of the Seasons

This is the mystical item that can control all the seasons of Holodrum. This
item is found in the Temple of the Seasons in Subrosia. However it’s power is
gone and it must be powered by the Four Season Spirits. With the Rod you can
change the season from atop a stump, but you can only change to the seasons
of the Spirits you’ve met before. Once you get all four as you change it will
go in the proper cycle starting with Spring (Spring is the real season in the
game): Spring – Summer – Fall – Winter. This cycle continues over and over in
case you slip up and skip the season you desire.

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|Seed Satchel|
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Location: Level 1 – The Gnarled Root

This bag allows Link to carry a variety of seeds he may need to use
throughout the journey, it is found in the Gnarled Root. You can find seeds
on Seed Trees, but some will only grow seeds at certain times of the year.
There are 5 seeds in all:

*	Ember Seeds   = These seeds come with the bag. When Link throws them
they will ignite bushes, signs, torches and even monsters.
*	Mystery Seeds = These seeds will activate the Owl Statues, they can
also set enemies on fire, send them away or tornados are just hurt
them.
*	Scent Seeds   = These seeds can do two things. First off is hurt
enemies by shooting them with the seeds, or if you toss them on the
ground most enemies will be attracted to them.
*	Pegasus Seeds = Like the name hints, these seeds give Link more speed
that lasts for a few seconds. If shot at enemies they will simply hurt
them.
*	Gale Seeds    = These seeds are used to transport Link to any Seed
Trees he’s seen throughout the game. They can also send most enemies
away in a tornado if used on them.

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|Boomerang|
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Location: The Subrosian Dance Hall

The legendary Zelda boomerang can be found in the land of Subrosia in the
Dance Hall. It is needed to visit the Spirit of Winter. It can also grab
distant items and paralyze enemies.

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|Magical Boomerang|
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Location: Level 6 - The Ancient Ruins

This boomerang is not only stronger than the original one, but by
holding down the proper button you can control it’s path. This
boomerang also has more range and can go across an entire screen. This
is found in the Ancient Ruins and is needed to kill the boss there.

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|Bombs|
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Location: Level 1 – The Gnarled Root OR Holodrum Village Shop

The bombs are another returning Zelda item. These can blow up walls, open up
hidden caves and of course hurt enemies. You can only hold a few at first,
but by finding hidden characters and a certain password you can get up to 99
bombs.

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|Bombchu|
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Location: Subrosian Grass Cave – Link System

These are timed like real bombs, however they will either scurry in a
straight line or go after a nearby enemy. These can only be acquired through
the link system.

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|Power Bracelet|
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Location: Level 2 – Snakes Remains

This item allows Link to lift up pots, rocks and other heavy objects.
You will find it in Snake Remains and it is needed to kill Dodongo.
*Note: In Ages this levels up to a glove, there is no level up in
Seasons.*

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|Roc’s Feather|
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Location: Level 3 – The Poison Moth’s Lair

This nifty item can be located in the Poison Moth’s Lair, level 3. This lets
Link jumps over small holes, and when used with Pegasus Seeds he can
sometimes clear two squares. In side-scrolling areas Link can jump up one
“block”.

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|Roc’s Cape|
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Location: Level 7 – The Explorers Crypt

This is the level 2 version of Roc’s Feather. This is found in the Explorer’s
Crypt. First jump, then if you continue to hold the button you will glide two
more squares over a hole. Link the Feather, use this with the Pegasus Seeds
if you might not or cannot make it over a hole. *Note: This item cannot be
found in Ages, remember this if you play Ages after this game.*

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|Slingshot|
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Location: Level 7 – Dancing Dragon Dungeon

In this game the Slingshot is used like the Bow from past Zelda games.
However your ammo is the seeds you can gather and place into your Satchel.
They have slightly the same effects. Please note that Scent Seeds will hurt
enemies, Gale Seeds will send them off in a tornado, Pegasus Seeds will
freeze them and Mystery Seeds are randomized. This item can be used to kill
enemies at great distance and is needed to kill Gohma in the Dancing Dragon
Dungeon.

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|Hyper Slingshot|
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Location: Level 8 – The Sword & Shield Maze

This is the leveled up version of the Slingshot. It does the same thing
but actually fires three seeds at the cost of one. This is found in
Level 8, the Sword and Shield Dungeon. *Note: This is the last item you
find before you battle Onox.*

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|Magnetic Gloves|
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Location: Level 5 – The Unicorn’s Dungeon

There are in fact two gloves, but they alternate. So use the Red Glove
(north polarity) and when you finish it becomes the Blue Glove (south
polarity). These gloves are used to attract to repel Link from various
objects in the game, and it is needed to kill the boss in the Unicorn’s
Cave. Objects to push and pull include, N-Balls, S-Posts, masks, ect.

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|Shovel|
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Location: Holly’s House – Woods of Winter

This item can be found in the Wood’s of Winter. Holly will give it to
you if you get to her house in Winter, in return you must shovel your
path out. This can dig up piles of snow and dig up ground where you can
find various items.

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|Strange Flute|
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Location: Holodrum Village Shop, Subrosian Dance Hall OR from Ricky

This is the first form of the Flute you get in the game. There are three ways
to get it and each way changes the game slightly. If you win in the Dancing
Game it becomes Dimitri’s Flute, if you buy in Holodrum it becomes Moosh’s
Flute, and if you miss it will be given by Ricky, and it becomes Ricky’s
Flute. The different Flute’s change an area of the game to fit each animals
own abilities, nothing more. *Note: If you play Ages first you will get the
same animal this time around.*
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|Dimitri’s Flute|
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Location: Subrosian Dance Hall THEN from Dimitri Spool Swamp

This flute will summon Dimitri to aid you in water areas. He will take you to
the areas in the Swamp if you get his flute and he will also help you through
the River area. (It is a River if you get him.) To get his flute win the
flute in the Subrosia Dance Hall before going to the northern areas after
Level 2.

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|Moosh’s Flute|
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Location: Holodrum Village Shop THEN from Moosh in Spool Swamp

This flute will summon Moosh to help you in areas with many large gaps to
cross. If you get this than Moosh will take you to through the swamp and
he’ll take you through the Wasteland area. (It is a Wasteland if you get
him.) To get this flute buy it in Holodrum before going to the northern areas
after Level 2.

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|Ricky’s Flute|
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Location: From Ricky in North Horon

This flute summons Ricky to help you in area’s with cliffs and small gaps. If
you get Ricky then he takes you to and through the swamp and also through the
Plains area. (It is a Plains if you get him.) To get Ricky simply do not own
the Strange Flute before heading north of Holodrum Village after Level 2,
Ricky will give you the flute.

     ***** Key-Items *****          [2KEIB]
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|Magic Potion|
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Location: Buy from the Syrup Witch in the Sunken City

This item works just like the Red Potion from the Legend of Zelda. If Link
runs out of Hearts this potion will bring him back to life, much like a
fairy. You can get these from Maple or buy them from the Syrup Witch for a
sum of 300 rupees.

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|Ring Box|
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Location: The Ring Store in Holodrum Village

This item allows Link to carry an assortment of rings to wear, however the
Lv1 box can only carry one Magical Ring. Once Link gets the Lv2 box he can
carry three, and if you can link and get the Lv3 Box Link can carry up to
five rings.

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|Magical Rings|
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Location: Various

These rings are found all across Holodrum. In chests, nuts, everywhere.
However you cannot use them until you get them appraised for 20 rupees.
If you find a double of a ring you own already then you will get 30
rupees back, making 10 in the process. Some rings, like the Red Ring,
are good and others, like the Cursed Ring, can be bad.

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|Gasha Seeds|
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Location: Various

These Seeds can be found almost anywhere and they must be planted in
soft soil. Once they grow into a Tree, open the Nut to get a semi-
random item based on the number of enemies you killed. This can include
rings, Potions and at one point, a Heart Piece.

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|Heart Containers & Pieces|
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Location: Various

These large hearts are scattered all around Holodrum. There are two
types, Containers and Pieces. Containers are found after defeating a
dungeon boss and they instantly refill Link’s life and give him another
heart of health. However Pieces are found in random places, and you
need four of them to get more life. I believe that there are 18 total,
however in the Linked game you can get 20 and in the first half of a
Linked game you can get 19.

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|Gnarled Key|
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Location: The Maku Tree after the Hero’s Cave – Holodrum Village

This key goes into the rock west of where you meet Din. You will
receive it from the Maku Tree after getting the Wooden Sword from the
Hero’s Cave. This Key unlocks Level 1, the Gnarled Root.

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|Floodgate Key|
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Location: The Gatekeepers House – Spool Swamp

This key opens up the floodgates in Spool Swamp. You will get it from
the Floodgate Keeper’s house. This lets you head south into the swamp,
where one of the three animals will take you to the a Subrosia gate.
After these events you can get to Level 3.

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|Dragon Key|
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Location: Goron Mountain w/ Moosh’s help

This key stops the part of the waterfall, allowing entrance into Level
4, the Dancing Dragon Dungeon. You will find this on Goron Mountain
with help from Moosh; you must then take it to the other mountain and
find the keyhole.

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|Zora Flippers|
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Location: Master’s Waterfall – Sunken City

You find these flippers in the Sunken City with help from Dimitri. They
allow Link to swim in water. Press B to submerge and tap A to swim
faster. These will help you reach the mountains just north of the
village.

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|Master’s Plaque|
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Location: The Other Waterfall – Sunken City

You will find this item in the waterfall caves in the north of the
Sunken City. Once you give this to the man in the other waterfall he
will reward you with the Flippers.

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|Members Card|
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Location: Subrosian Shop

This special card allows you to enter the basement of the Horon Village
Shop, where you can buy a Heart Piece, the Treasure Map and Gasha Seed.
You must purchase it from the “special item” spot in the Subrosia
Market for 5 Ore.

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|Treasure Map|
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Location: Holodrum Secret Shop

This map is bought in the Horon Basement Shop for the sum of 200
rupees. However it reveals the location of the 4 Jewels needed to enter
the Tarm Ruins, where Link will find Level 6, the Ancient Tower.

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|Jewels|
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Locations:
   Circle: Wise Old Man’s House – North Horon
   Square: Cave in Southern Spool Swamp *Winter*
   Triangle: Water near Level 4 – Mount Cucco
   X-Shape: Mysterious Island – Western Coast

There are four jewels in all and Link needs them to enter the Tarm
Ruins. They are a Pyramid, a Square, a Circle and an X-Shape, but are
for the most part, easy to come by. *Note: In the Linked Game the
Jewels will be in different locations.*

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|Ricky’s Gloves|
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Location: Biano’s Gym – North Horon

You can find these gloves in Baino’s Gym, but first you must beat him
in a boxing match. Once you get them bring them to Ricky and he’ll take
you to Spool Swamp, and if you don’t have the Strange Flute, you’ll get
that too.

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|Star-Shaped Ore|
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Location: Buried in the Subrosian Sea Side

This special Ore can be found on Subrosian Seaside. Once you find this
Ore give it to the shop keeping in the Subrosian Market to get the
Ribbon.

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|Ribbon|
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Location: Subrosian Shop

This lovely Pink Ribbon can be given to Rosa, the big celebrity of
Subrosia. If you notice she is the one you follow to the first portal
you found. Anyway with her you can unlock the various locked doors in
Subrosia, including the door into the Tower of Summer in the Temple of
Seasons, where you will meet the Summer Spirit.

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|Spring Bananas|
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Location: Mount Cucco

You can find these bananas on Mount Cocco after visiting Subrosia and
meeting the Spring Spirit. Give them to Moosh so you can ride him and
go get the Dragon Key. *Note: Even if you have Moosh’s Flute you need
to get the Bananas for him.*

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|Bomb Flower|
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Location: Subrosian Lava Pits

This is stronger than the average bomb, and can only be found in
Subrosia. You take this to the Tower of Fall in the Temple of Seasons
to blow up the path for yourself, and to help some smiths gather ore.
This allows you to fully power up the Rod of Seasons by meeting the
Fall Spirit.

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|Rusty Bell|
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Location: Cave in Samasa Desert

You will find this bell in the Samasa Desert with help from the Dead
Pirate Skull. By finding this his spirit can rest. Give it to the
Subrosian Smithy and they’ll polish it up for you.

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|Pirate Bell|
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Location: Subrosian Smithy *Need Rusty Bell*

Once you clean up the Rusty Bell give this to the Captain. The Pirates
will take off and land on the Western Coast, making a bridge between
the two sides of the shore, letting you reach the Explorer’s Crypt.

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|Red Ore|
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Location: Cave near the Subrosian Furnace

This is a special Ore needed for Hard Ore. Once you get the Blue too,
give it to the Furnace Chief near the lava fields in Subrosia. This can
be found in eastern Subrosia, you need the Magnetic Gloves and maybe
Roc’s Feather/Cape.

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|Blue Ore|
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Location: Subrosian Woods

This is a special Ore needed for Hard Ore. Once you get the Red too,
give it to the Furnace Chief near the lava fields in Subrosia. This can
be found in western Subrosia, you need the Magnetic Gloves and maybe
Roc’s Feather/Cape.

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|Hard Ore|
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Location: Subrosian Furnace – Smelted from Red & Blue Ore

This is made from Red and Blue Ore. When you get it bring it to the
Subrosian Smithy and they’ll forge you the Iron Shield.

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|Essences of Season|
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Location: Dungeons 1 - 8

These Eight Essences are hidden in the dungeons throughout Holodrum.
They hold the Maku Trees strength and are needed so he can regrow the
Maku Seed. When combined with the Essences of Time then can create a
portal to the Room of Rites, where Twinvora hide.

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|Maku Seed|
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Location: The Maku Tree – After Level 8

This giant seed is given to Link after he gets the Eight Essences of
Season. This Seed can break the Dark Barrier around Onox’s Castle. This
is also needed along with the Maku Seed from Lybranna to open the Room
of Rites in a linked game.

***** Swap-Quest Items *****        [2SWQC]
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|Cuccodex|
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Location: Left’s House – Holodrum Village

This is the first item for the Swap-Quest. You will get it by lighting the
torches in Mr. Lefts house. Give this to Malon in her house in North Horon,
near where you met Din.

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|LonLon Egg|
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Location: Malon – Malon’s House

You will get this Egg by giving Malon the Cuccodex. Once you get this Egg run
into Maple, you will not have the usual item scramble, she’ll take the Egg
and give you the Ghastly Doll in return.

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|Ghastly Doll|
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Location: Maple - Varies

You will get this Doll by giving Maple the LonLon Egg. Give this Doll to Mrs.
Ruul in Holodrum Plain. This is the area east of North Horon near Spool
Swamp, near where you meet Ricky.

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|Iron Pot|
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Location: Mrs. Ruul – North Horon

Mrs. Ruul will give you this pot. Once you get it head to Subrosia, you must
talk to Rosa then walk with her, it’s easier to find the building this way.
Give it to the guy in the northwest corner of Subrosia.

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|Lava Soup|
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Location: Subrosian Soup Kitchen

Once you get the Iron Pot the guy will make you this Soup. Climb to the top
of Goron Mountain later in the game and give it to Biggoron. He’ll eat
everything (bowl included) but give you the Goron Vase in return.

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|Goron Vase|
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Location: Biggoron – Goron Mountain

Head to the Sunken City and give this to Ingo, he lives in the northwest
corner. He collects these pots and in return you’ll receive the Fish.

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|Fish|
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Location: Mr. Ingo’s House – Sunken City

Once you get the Fish head towered Impa’s House. One screen to the east from
this is an old man trying to get his cat. Give him the Fish and his cat,
Mittens will hop down.

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|Megaphone|
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Location: Old Man with Cat – North Horon

When you get the Megaphone from the old man head to Mount Cucco. Find the
cave with Malon’s father, Talon in it and use the Megaphone to walk him up.

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|Mushroom|
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Location: Talon’s Cave – Mount Cucco

When you get this from Talon head to the Sunken City. Make it Winter and head
up to the Syrup Witch’s Hut. Give her this Mushroom to get the next item on
our list, which is a Wooden Bird.

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|Wooden Bird|
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Location: The Syrup Witch – Sunken City

Make your way to Horon Village with the Wooden Bird you got from the Witch.
Head into the semi-useless Clock Shop and trade it to the man there to get
the Engine Grease.

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|Engine Grease|
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Location: The Clock Owner – Holodrum Village

Give this to Mr. Guru in the Woods of Winter. He is atop the large cliff
you’ll see right next to the entrance to Horon Village and the Eastern Coast.
Get through the cave and give it to Mr. Guru, you’re almost done.

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|Phonograph|
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Location: Mr. Guru – Woods of Winter

When you get this from Mr. Guru head to the Tarm Ruins. Find the Deku Scrub
south near the entrance to the Lost Woods. Play the Phonograph to learn the
root to the Noble Sword. Enter the Lost Woods, make it Winter then head left.
Change it to Fall then head left again. Next make it Spring and head left,
then do Summer and head left. Grab the Noble Sword and the Swap-Quest is
done. Remember, if you already have the Noble Sword via password system than
this sword will be the Master Sword.

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3: Frequently Asked Questions           [LFAQS]
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***No questions have been sent, please e-mail me any questions!***

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4: Contact Information                  [4CONT]
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If you have any questions or wish to contribute to this walkthrough
please feel free to e-mail me at mjd111989@aol.com. Please do not send
me any complaints or hate mail, because I will not take kindly to it.
If you provide anything I may have missed for this Walkthrough please
give me a name so I can mention you in the credits.

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5: Credits                               [CRED]
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Myself – for writing this FAQ.

Google – for providing a map of Holodrum, I cannot actually find this game
but I retained a lot of knowledge, I just don’t know the names of places.

CJayC & GameFAQs – you know, for having this site and junk.


The Legend of Zelda: Oracles of Ages/Seasons
Maple FAQ
Version 1.0 FINAL
Last Updated: October 13, 2001
By ShdwRlm3 (shdwrlm3@yahoo.com)

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Table of Contents

     1. An Introduction to Maple
     2. How to catch a flying witch
     3. Piece of Heart, or how I learned to stop worrying and love the flying
        witch
     4. Brooms are so five minutes ago
     5. So you want Seeds instead of Rupees?
     6. And now, what we've all been waiting for... Hardcore Cheating!
     7. Ewww, and I was just about to ask you on a date
     8. I humbly thank... myself!
     9. Stuff you don't care about
     10. Stuff lawyers make you put in

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1. An Introduction to Maple
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     Maple, Meipuru, Thief, Witch, Bitc...  Whatever you call her, one can't
deny that Maple has become a classic character in the Zelda mythos.  Making
her first appearance(s) in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons, she
has catapulted her way to fame.  Granddaughter of Witch Syrup as well as her
apprentice, she flies around on her magical broom for who knows what reason.
On her voyages, she often crashes into Link, causing both of their belongings
to fly everywhere.  So begins a race to collect the best goods and end up with
more than you had before!

     Without further ado, onto the FAQ!  Please set your sense of humor to
high and maturity to low before proceeding.

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2. How to catch a Flying Witch
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     You'll know when Maple's coming, cause you'll hear her theme music and
see her shadow flying above.  Just wait on the screen until she flies down,
then run into her!  Some of your items will fly out, and now you've gotta
collect them (and hopefully some of hers) before she reaches them first.
You won't be able to leave the screen until all of the items are collected
(though it's possible to use the Harp of Ages or Gale Seeds to exit).

     Maple's appearances do seem quite random and mysterious, that is, until
you figure out there's a method to her madness.  You see, Maple's appearances
are based on the number of enemies that you slay.  For every 30 enemies
killed, she'll appear, which explains why she usually appears right after
you've beaten a dungeon.  However, with the Maple Ring equipped, that number
is halved, so you only have to kill 15 enemies to have an encounter with
Maple!  Does all this mean Maple has some sort of hidden bloodlust that
attracts her to bloodthirsty killers, with the Maple Ring quenching some of
her thirst allowing Link to kill less enemies to make her appear?  My sources
say yes.

     Also interesting to note is that Maple sometimes flies a bit erratically.
Don't her friends tell her never to fly drunk?  Her grandmother ain't raising
her right.  Anywho, it's unknown why Maple sometimes flies in perfect zigzag
patterns and sometimes in some random meandering course.  Demajen thinks
it involves the "magic" in the Magic Potion she's always carrying.

     Please check out my GIFs available at GameFAQs for a map of Maple
Appearance Locations.  GIFs for Seasons and Ages (Past and Present) are now
available at gamefaqs.com!  Note that Maple NEVER appears two screens in a
row!  Also note that the locations are correct only if you have the default
animal (in Ages, Moosh; Seasons, Ricky)!  If you have a different animal, some
of the locations in Nuun Highlands/Natzu Prairie will be different.

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3. Piece of Heart, or how I learned to stop worrying and love the flying witch
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     Maple has a wide selection of goods for you to take, including: Rupees,
Seeds, and Bombs.  Ocasionally, she'll drop Gasha Seeds, rare (as well as
random) Magical Rings, and free Magic Potion!  If you're really lucky, she'll
even drop a Piece of Heart!  Note that the little witch only has one Piece of
Heart, so once you get one from her that's all you'll ever get from her.  Also
note that whatever items Maple carries is apparently random, so you'll never
know when that Piece of Heart will appear (which means you can spend days
killing enemies and tracking her down only to end up with nothing but
frustration and a sudden urge to hurt other people...ahem).

     Try not to let Maple take your Seeds.  Rupees and Hearts are easy to
find, and so are Seeds to a certain extent, but if you don't keep a watch on
how many Seeds you have, you could enter a dungeon unprepared.

     Some idio, err, "smart-challenged" people seem to think that Maple steals
your Gasha Seeds, Rings, and other important stuff.  Well, whenever you bump
into Maple, all that Link can drop are Hearts (not Pieces of Hearts you dolt,
but life recovery Hearts), Seeds, Bombs and Rupees--- basically common stuff.
Maple CAN NOT make Link drop good stuff; only Maple can drop good stuff!

NOTE: My partner, Astroblue, has informed me that he's been told that Maple
actually can take Gasha Seeds.  HOWEVER, after extensive testing of my own, I
have concluded that Maple CANNOT take Gasha Seeds!  I also checked to make
sure, and she absolutely CANNOT take Pieces of Heart, Rings or Magic Potions
either, so there :P

     While Maple does drop random rings, she does not carry all 64 Rings.  She
only has a couple of them.  One must ponder where Maple gets all of her Rings.
Well, my theory is she's been playin them fellas for it.  She's not only a
thief, but a gold-digger!  Check out my Oracle of Ages FAQ/Walkthrough for
Ring Locations.

     And NO, I've been doing a lot of testing, and exactly how you bump into
Maple DOES NOT affect what items you get!

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4. Brooms are so five minutes ago
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     Now, you may be asking, "What does Maple do with all that stuff she stole
from me?"  You mean you're not wondering that?  Well, mister, perhaps you
SHOULD be pondering what happens to your lost possessions!  Not everyone is
is rich enough to not worry about stolen goods!  Anywho, theoretically the
Rupees you let her "borrow" allows her to upgrade her flying equipment.
Eventually, in a "non-Linked Game," Maple will fly around on her shiny new
Vacuum Cleaner (if you define new as a 1940s Vacuum).  In a password "Linked
Game," she'll ride around on a brand-spanking new, state-of-the-art Flying
Saucer!  One wonders why she can't just walk like the rest of us.

     As Maple upgrades her witch equipment, she'll also gain speed.  She's a
bit faster on her Vacuum, but on her Flying Saucer even Pegasus Seeds wouldn't
be enough to reach her.  Okay, so that's just an exaggeration, but you'll want
to get that Piece of Heart before she upgrades!

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5. So you want Seeds instead of Rupees?
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     Maple values some things over others, so it's best to know which items
you should stea... "borrow" first.  Maple ALWAYS goes for the good stuff
first, meaning she never goes to what's closest, but rather what's most
valuable.  That means you best get your Pegasus Seeds ready if you're trying
to get that Piece of Heart!  Pieces of Heart always come first, followed by
Magic Potion, Rings, and Gasha Seeds.  Rupees, Seeds, Hearts, and Bombs are of
lesser importance, so she'll go after those last.  Naturally, if she drops
something good, go for it first before she gets it.  If she drop the cra, err,
normal stuff, I'd go for the Rupees first and worry about the other stuff
later.

     After doing some research, here are the items, listed in descending order
by importance, that Maple will go after:

1. Piece of Heart - Maple likes them Heart Pieces, perhaps to make a stew out
                    of...

2. Gasha Seeds - Exactly where does she get these?  Perhaps she's stealing
                 from poor ol' Granny!  Maple, you got some 'splainin to do!

3. Rings - Personally, I'd go after the Rings rather than Gasha Seeds, but
           Maple prefers it the other way around.

4. Magic Potion - These rare and expensive concoctions are of lesser
                  importance to Maple, but I'm sure Link would appreciate one!

5. Seeds - From my experiences, Maple only steals Ember and Scent Seeds.  This
           girl sure has discriminating tastes!  NEW!  Further testing has
           revealed that Maple will steal any of your Seeds!

6. Bombs - This lady sure enjoys explosions, as Bombs are 6th on her list.
           What is she planning on doing with them?

7. Hearts - No, not Pieces of Heart you dolt, but Recovery Hearts.  Perhaps
            she wants them because she sold hers long ago...

8. Rupees - Last on her list are Rupees.  Naturally, she goes for the Red
            Rupees before the Green Rupees.

     And just in case you didn't read it the first time (likely due to
laziness), Link can never drop any good stuff!  Maple will never be able to
get your precious Gasha Seeds, Rings, Magic Potions, or Piece of Heart!!!  Of
course, if you didn't read it the first time, why would you bother reading it
now?  Now you've just wasted both of our time.

     Also, Pegasus Seeds are highly recommended for getting those rare items
before Maple can reach them!

Astroblue adds these tips: When you hear Maple's music, quickly equip the
Switch Hook and Pegasus Seeds.  Just before impact with Maple use the Pegasus
Seeds.  Quickly equip you Sword instead of the Pegasus Seeds.  Now you can
run around really fast and either sweep up the items with your Sword or
collect items from far distances with your Switch Hook.  Also try equipping
Biggoron's Sword after impact to REALLY sweep up some items.

Neo Zero adds even more tips:
     Seasons: Enter, then exit Vasu's shop.  Head over to the Samasa Desert,
and kill enough enemies to make Maple appear (wear Maple's Ring to make it
go faster).  Use a Gale Seed to warp back to Horon, then save your game.  Head
North one screen, and Maple will show up.  If she doesn't drop anything that
you want, simply reset the game.  You'll be put outside Vasu's Shop, and Maple
will show up right away.  Repeat as desired.  (Master's Note: Vasu's place is
good because you'll re-appear there if you save and reset, but it might be
better to find a place that's more open).

Ages: Warp to the Pegasus Seed Tree in the past.  Kill Tektites (go in a cave
and come back out to make them come back) until it's enough to make Maple
appear (again, use Maple's Ring).  Walk into the cave where the Moblin's Keep
would be in the Present (it's one screen east of the Pegasus Seed tree).  Exit
the cave and save.  Head West one screen to the Pegasus Seed tree, then south.
Maple will show up.  If she doesn't drop anything you want, reset the game,
you'll be back outside the cave east of the tree.

     Of course, Astro forgets that the Shi, err, Switch Hook is not present
in Oracle of Seasons.  If you're playing Seasons, you can use the Boomerang
to do the same job.  (Yes, I know the Boomerang is in Ages- I was pointing out
an alternative for Seasons since it doesn't have a Switch Hook).

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6. And now, what we've all been waiting for... Hardcore Cheating!
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     And now, for the first time ever, Gameshark Codes that will allow you to
meet Maple whenever you want!  Of course, back in mah day we actually had to
play the game to win, or at least use Game Genies with 14 character codes.  We
didn't have none of these new-fangled Gameshark thingies with their 8
character codes that seem to be all the rage nowadays.  Ah well, I too know
how annoying it is to wait for that little bitc... darling to drop that Piece
of Heart, so at least these will allow you to meet her w/o having to defeat
any enemies.  Remember to check my GIFs at gamefaqs.com for Maple Locations.

(Note that if you're using the code, Maple does not appear two screens in a
row, so she won't always appear in all the locations I have marked.  This
glitch only seems to appear in Seasons.  However, sometimes in Ages Maple will
will not appear in the areas I have marked.  Just enter and exit a building
to fix this).

DO NOT steal these, please!

Use the 15 enemies killed codes only if you have the Maple Ring equipped!
Otherwise, use the 30 enemies killed code.  Hopefully these will satisfy her
bloodlust.

Note: These were created and tested on a V 3.1 Gameshark.  They should work
on 2.1-3.0, but there are no guarantees!  Also, I've had some trouble with
Gameshark on both the games, with the games sometimes freezing even when the
GS is turned off, so use these at your own risk!

Ages:                           Seasons:

15 enemies killed- 910F41C6     15 enemies killed- 910F3EC6
30 enemies killed- 911E41C6     30 enemies killed- 911E3EC6

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7. Ewww, and I was just about to ask you on a date
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There are many mysterious things about Maple that go unanswered, and this is
the section for needless filler material, umm, important discussions on the
Mysteries of Maple.

First, exactly how old is this girl?  In Oracle of Ages, she appears in both
the Present AND the Past, which are 400 years apart!  Sure, her Grandmother
looks ancient, but Maple doesn't look a day over 200!  So, what explains this
phenomenon?  Do witches actually live that long, or does she follow Link
through those Time Portals so she can steal even more stuff from him?  The
world may never know...

NEW!  Takotchi pointed out that the first few times you bump into Maple in
the past, she'll mention that she was "flying through a tunnel" and next thing
she knows she bumps into Link.  So, basically, she did follow Link through
the Time Portals.  I still prefer my 400 year-old explanation, though :P
Also, as Takotchi points out as well, Nintendo's official guide mentions
Maple is a teenager.

Why does Maple suddenly become invulnerable after you've bumbed into her?
It seems as if she never misses you when she's flying, but after she bumps
into you, you can't even touch her (and not in that way, you sick, perverted
boy)!

Does a band follow Maple around?  If not, then where the heck is her music
coming from?

Speaking of music, Maple apparently enjoys it.  She'll stop at any time to
hear Nayru's sweet voice.  Oddly enough, she seems to show more control of
her vehicle around Nayru than around Link (though not around the Maku Tree).

Though Maple is certainly not the only one, her sprite varies greatly from
her official art.  She looks more like the conniving thief she really is in
her art.

Maple appears to be extremely lazy.  In Holodrum, Link must get the Mushroom
for Witch Syrup that Maple was supposed to get.  Kids these days...

Moonlit Dragonfly points out these oddities:

I think she had some serious issues with her makeup.  I mean, just look at
her- she looks like a chipmunk with green hair, green eyeshadow, and flamingo
cheeks.  Who does she think she is?  Britney Spears?  And what's with that
whole evil mastermind look anyway?  Speaking of which, where WOULD she get her
makeup from anyway?  I don't think she can just waltz right into a shop on her
vaccuum cleaner and buy Cover Girl that easily...

Where are her parents?  Did they up and decide that they'd rather live in
Australia than boring Labrynna?  Why is she living with her grandmother, of
all people?  Of course, if her situation is anything like Neville Longbottom
from the Harry Potter books, that would not be very funny.  Maybe I should
just shut up now...

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8. I humbly thank... myself!
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This FAQ could not have been possible were it not for the workings of these
higher beings:

Me.
Myself.
I.
Je.
Moi.
Watakushi.

My GameFAQs Contributor Recognition page.  Check it out to find all of my
other masterpieces.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/4811.html

Email Effects and Figlet- For making ASCII art easier for us
artistically-challenged.

God- The one and only.

Nintendo/Capcom- For making not one, but TWO new Zelda games!  Strange that it
took years to make OoT after LttP, and then we get two at the same time...
And who knew Flagship could create stories not involving Zombies?

CJayC- For posting my stuff, as always, at GameFAQs.

Da Masta-For telling me about the formal form of Watashi.

Takotchi-For info on Maple's age.

Astroblue-For Maple tips.

Neo Zero-For more Maple tips.

Moonlit Dragonfly-For more Maple questions to ponder over.

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9. Stuff you don't care about
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V 0.1- June 16, 2001- Created in a drunken stupor (Okay, a sugar-high),
       Version 0.1, or 1/10 or 1:10 is actually pretty complete.  Perhaps more
       revisions with other stuff later.

V 0.2- June 18, 2001- Fixed things here and there, as well as added Demajen's
       site to the List of sites that can post this.  I had part of his site's
       name up last version, but sometimes I get distracted and don't fini

V 0.3- June 21, 2001- Lots of stuff added!  Extensive research done and
       findings added.  New Ages GIFs posted and Seasons GIF updated!  Thank
       God finals are over!

V 0.4- June 26, 2001- A few corrections and additions.

V 1.0 Final- October 13, 2001- A few contributions added.

Well, that's all.  I've had tons of fun, but this thing's finished!  Let's
just hope our beloved Maple shows up in future games!

Currently Listening to: Dance Dance Revolution 5th MIX
                             B4U ~glorious style~

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10. Stuff lawyers make you put in
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Alright, so I don't have any lawyers, but I worked darn hard on this so you
best not steal anything!

This FAQ is Copyright © 2001 to Shdwrlm3.  This file is for non-profit use
only.  Do not print it out and sell it or use it to profit in any way.  You
may keep a copy of this file on your hard drive and you may print it out for
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knowledge without asking for permission first.

This is an EXCLUSIVE FAQ for the following sites ONLY:

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The latest versions will always be found at the above sites.

If you see this FAQ anywhere else, please e-mail me the URL of the site or
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