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Wind's Requiem
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| Power(s) | Changing the direction of the Wind |
The "Wind's Requiem" is a Song in The Wind Waker.[1]
Learning Location and Uses
The "Wind's Requiem" is learned upon reading Zephos's monument at the Wind Shrine behind Dragon Roost Island with the notes inscribed on it. This melody allows Link to control the direction of the wind, but it only works outside in the overworld.
The "Wind's Requiem" plays a major role in The Wind Waker, for it is necessary to constantly change the direction of the Wind in order to navigate the many Islands of the Great Sea, as well as to favor flight with the Deku Leaf. In later parts of the game, playing this melody on certain tiles will make a Treasure Chest appear, usually containing a Triforce Chart in the Great Sea or a Treasure Chart in some dungeons, having a similar role to "Zelda's Lullaby" in Ocarina of Time.
In The Wind Waker HD, the "Wind's Requiem" is no longer needed for sailing once the Swift Sail is obtained. The upgrade automatically changes the direction of the Wind to the King of Red Lions's heading.
Trivia
- Interestingly enough, the "Wind's Requiem" can be used to change the direction of the Wind during the final boss battle against Ganondorf on top of Ganon's Tower, although doing so does not change anything with the outcome of the battle.
- "Epona's Song" has the same directional notes as the "Wind's Requiem". Its tune is also similar to the first three notes of the "Song of Time".
- Similarly to "Zelda's Lullaby", the "Wind's Requiem" is another alleged reference to the Triforce, with one directional note for each crest of the Triforce.
- Contrary to popular belief, the "Wind's Requiem" can be obtained as soon as the Wind Waker is acquired. If the song is played at the start of Dragon Roost Cavern (the room Link obtains the first Empty Bottle in), the Wind will blow in one direction continuously until Link either leaves the room or falls in the lava.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | ้ขจใฎๅ (Kaze no Uta) | Song of Wind |
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FrenchEU | Mรฉlodie du Vent | Wind's Melody |
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German | Lied des Windes | Song of the Wind |
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Italian | Canzone del Vento | Song of Wind |
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SpanishEU | Melodรญa del Viento | Wind's Melody |
Gallery
Link changing the direction of the Wind from The Wind Waker
References
- โ Encyclopedia (Dark Horse Books) pg. 97
Song of Time ยท Epona's Song ยท Song of Storms ยท Wind's Requiemยท Ballad of the Wind Fish ยท Saria's Song ยท Zelda's Lullaby ยท Ballad of the Goddess ยท Recurring Music
Manbo's Mambo ยท Minuet of Forest ยท Bolero of Fire ยท Serenade of Water ยท Requiem of Spirit ยท Nocturne of Shadow ยท Prelude of Light ยท Song of Soaring ยท Ballad of Gales
Ceremonial Song ยท Elegy of Emptiness ยท Frog's Song of Soul ยท Goron Lullaby ยท New Wave Bossa Nova ยท Oath to Order ยท Scarecrow's Song ยท Sonata of Awakening ยท Song of Healing ยท Sun's Song
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Link's Awakening (Ocarina)
Manbo's Mambo ยท Frog's Song of Soul ยท Ballad of the Wind Fish
Ocarina of Time (Fairy Ocarina / Ocarina of Time)
Zelda's Lullaby ยท Epona's Song ยท Saria's Song ยท Sun's Song ยท Song of Time ยท Song of Storms ยท Scarecrow's Song
Minuet of Forest ยท Bolero of Fire ยท Serenade of Water ยท Requiem of Spirit ยท Nocturne of Shadow ยท Prelude of Light
Majora's Mask (Ocarina of Time)
Song of Time ยท Song of Healing ยท Epona's Song ยท Song of Soaring ยท Song of Storms ยท Scarecrow's Song
Sonata of Awakening ยท Goron Lullaby ยท New Wave Bossa Nova ยท Elegy of Emptiness ยท Oath to Order
Oracle of Ages (Harp of Ages)
Tune of Echoes ยท Tune of Currents ยท Tune of Ages
Skyward Sword (Goddess's Harp)
Ballad of the Goddess ยท Sacred Songs (Farore's Courage ยท Nayru's Wisdom ยท Din's Power ยท Song of the Hero)
