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|caption = The Faron Woods in ''Twilight Princess''
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|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br>''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]''
 
 
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|inhab = [[Coro]]{{exp|in Twilight Princess}}<br>[[Trill]]{{exp|in Twilight Princess}}<br>[[Kikwi]]{{exp|in Skyward Sword}}
 
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|Screenshot BotW= File:BotW Faron Woods.png
|items = [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Pieces of Heart]] x2, [[Lantern]], a [[bottle]] full of [[Lantern Oil]], [[Poe Soul]] {{exp|in Twilight Princess}}<br>Piece of Heart, [[Slingshot]]{{exp|in Skyward Sword}}<br>[[Tadtone]]s
 
|related = [[Eldin Volcano]]<br>[[Lanayru Desert]]
 
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The '''Faron Woods''' is a recurring location in the {{Series|The Legend of Zelda|''Zelda'' series}}, first appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' and later in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. As their name suggests, the Faron Woods are part of and make up a large majority of the overall [[Faron Province]], protected by the [[Water Dragon|Water Dragon]] and later [[Faron|Light Spirit]] of the same name.
 
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|TP= {{Plural|TPHD|Piece of Heart|link}} (×2)<br/>{{Term|TPHD|Lantern|link}}<br/>{{Term|TPHD|Bottle|link}} containing {{Term|TPHD|Lantern Oil|link}}<br/>{{Plural|TPHD|Poe Soul|link}} {{How Many}}
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|SS= {{Term|SSHD|Piece of Heart|link}}<br/>{{Term|SSHD|Slingshot|link}}<br/>{{Plural|SSHD|Tadtone|link}}
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{{Term/Store|Faron Woods|Faron Woods|Series, TP, TPHD, SS, BotW, LCT, HW, HWL, HWDE}},{{Exp Game|TP, SS, BotW, LCT, HW}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 278 {{Exp Game|TP}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 296 {{Exp Game|SS}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''Faron Woods'''|Map|BotW}}</ref>{{Name Ref|LCT, HW}} also known as the '''Southern Wood''',{{Exp Game|TP}}<ref>{{Cite|He's in Hyrule's {{Color|TPHD Red|southern wood}} right now, checking out the lay of the land.|Telma|TPHD}}</ref> and the '''Skulltula Forest''',{{Exp Game|LCT}}<ref>{{Cite|Skulltula Forest: Ranger<br/>Move using the Control Stick, and defeat the 18 Skulltulas.|Stage Select|LCT}}</ref> is a recurring location in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=We wanted an area where the player could have fun swimming around for hours and decided on an underwater forest. After struggling with the concept, we chose to go with someplace the player had been before, so we flooded Faron Woods to make a massive area for the player to swim around in.|book=HH|page=44 {{Exp Game|SS}}}}</ref> As its name suggests, {{Term|SS|Faron Woods}} is part of and makes up a large majority of the overall {{Term|Series|Faron Province|link}}. It is home to one of the province's two protectors, {{Term|TPHD|Faron (Spirit)|display=Faron|link}} the {{Term|TPHD|Spirit of Light|link}}. The other protector from {{SS}}, Faron the {{Term|SS|Faron (Dragon)|link|display=Water Dragon}}, is located in the nearby {{Term|SS|Lake Floria|link}}.
   
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{{Term|SS|Faron Woods}} was known as the {{Term|OoT|Kokiri Forest|link}} in {{OoT}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Kokiri Forest: Called "Faron Woods" in {{SS|-}} and {{TP|-}}. The {{Term|OoT|Kokiri|link}} crest can be seen in the {{Term|SS|Forest Temple|link}} in {{TP|-}}. |book= E |publisher= |page= 58}}</ref>
==''Twilight Princess''==
 
===Main Features===
 
The Faron Woods are connected to the [[Ordon Woods]] via a bridge built over a large chasm between the two regions. The woods are composed of southern and are northern portions, the latter being the location of the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]]. The northern section is largely uninhabited, with its only residents being Coro and Trill. To get to the said section, [[Link#Twilight Princess|Link]] must pass through a cave in the southern section of the woods that eventually leads out into a [[#Faron Woods Swamp|bigger section of the woods]] infested by [[Deku Baba]]s, [[Keese]], and [[Bokoblin]]s.
 
   
 
==Features and Overview==
===History===
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==={{TP|-}}===
Link first enters Faron Woods while looking for [[Talo]], who ran off chasing a [[monkey]]. Talking to Coro will result in Link obtaining a free [[lantern]] as part of a special offer, which also to aid the young hero on his way through the cave and into the northern section of the Faron Woods.<ref>{{cite|Here! Go on, guy. Take this! See, I sell lantern oil here... I'm trying to drum up sales by giving away free lanterns! It's a business tactic, guy!|Coro|Twilight Princess}}</ref> Eventually Link makes his way to the entrance of the Forest Temple where he rescues Talo and a [[monkey]] from Bokoblins.
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{{Term|TPHD|Link|link}} first enters {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}} looking for {{Term|TPHD|Talo|link}}, who ran off chasing a {{Term|TPHD|Monkey|link}}. Talking to {{Term|TPHD|Coro}} will result in {{Term|TPHD|Link}} obtaining a free {{Term|TPHD|Lantern}} as part of a special offer, which serves to aid the young hero on his way through a cave that leads to the northern section of {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}}.<ref>{{Cite|Here! Go on, guy. Take this! See, I sell lantern oil here... I'm trying to drum up sales by giving away free lanterns! It's a business tactic, guy!|Coro|TP}}</ref> {{Term|TPHD|Link}} eventually makes his way to the entrance of the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple}}, where he rescues {{Term|TPHD|Talo}} and a {{Term|TPHD|Monkey}} from {{Plural|TPHD|Bokoblin|link}}.
   
The next time he enters Faron Woods, however, it is covered in [[Twilight]], and Link is pulled in by a [[Shadow Beast]]. The [[Triforce]] on his hand shone, causing the beast to drop him. Link turned into a wolf for the first time and this is also the start of his adventure, tasked to restore light back to the forest and complete the first temple, the Forest Temple. Since more monsters have begun appearing around the woods, Link will have to talk to Coro to obtain the [[Small Key]] that will open up the cave's gate that leads to North Faron Woods.<ref>{{cite|There are so many monsters now... I got kinda scared and closed off the path to the temple. But... You, guy... You wanna get back there, huh? You sure do look geared up for it... So here you go! Oh yeah... The woods on the other side of this cave are covered in really thick fog, so make sure your lantern is full!|Coro|Twilight Princess}}</ref>
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However, the next time {{Term|TPHD|Link}} enters {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}}, it is covered in {{Term|TPHD|Twilight|link}}, and he is pulled in by a {{Term|TPHD|Shadow Beast|link}}. The {{Term|TPHD|Triforce|link}} symbol on his hand shines, causing the beast to drop him. {{Term|TPHD|Link}} turns into {{Term|TPHD|Wolf Link|link}} for the first time and falls unconscious shortly after, leaving him to be dragged to {{Term|TPHD|Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|link|display=Hyrule Castle}} by the {{Term|TPHD|Shadow Beast}} and imprisoned. When he returns to the Twilight-covered Woods, he is tasked by Faron the {{Term|TPHD|Spirit of Light}} to restore light to the Woods by collecting its {{Term|TPHD|Tears of Light|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Blue-eyed beast... Look... for my light... Retrieve the light stolen by the dark beasts...and keep it...in this vessel. ...Find...the insects of darkness... The dark insects... They are the form taken by evil...once it has latched on to...our scattered light...|Faron (Spirit)|TP}}</ref> After doing so, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} is restored to his {{Term|TPHD|Human|link}} form. Faron tells {{Term|TPHD|Link}} that he must obtain the {{Term|TPHD|Fused Shadow|link}} in the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple|link}} to counter {{Term|TPHD|Zant|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|A dark power rests in the temple deep within these woods. It is a forbidden power. Long, long ago, I and the other spirits of light locked it away. Because of its nature, it is a power that should never be touched by any who dwell in the light. But this world weeps beneath a mantle of shadows, and so there is no choice... You must match the power of the king of shadows.|Faron (Spirit)|TP}}</ref> Since more monsters have begun appearing around the Woods, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} will have to talk to {{Term|TPHD|Coro}} to obtain the {{Term|TPHD|Small Key|link}} that will open up the cave's gate that leads to {{Term|TPHD|North Faron Woods|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|There are so many monsters now... I got kinda scared and closed off the path to the temple. But... You, guy... You wanna get back there, huh? You sure do look geared up for it... So here you go! Oh yeah... The woods on the other side of this cave are covered in really thick fog, so make sure your lantern is full!|Coro|TP}}</ref>
   
After getting all three [[Fused Shadows]], [[Zant]] will turn Link into a wolf and gravely injure [[Midna]]. Link takes Midna to [[Princess Zelda]], who heals Midna and tells Link the way to break the curse laid on him is to obtain the [[Master Sword]], located in the Sacred Grove deep inside Faron Woods.<ref>{{cite|Head for the sacred grove that lies deep within the lands guarded by the spirit Faron. There you will find the blade of evil's bane that was crafted by the wisdom of the ancient sages...the Master Sword.|Princess Zelda|Twilight Princess}}</ref> The entrance to the Sacred Grove is located near [[Trill's Shop]], where Link must stand on a ledge and jump through various tree roots with the help of Midna. From here, the young hero must continue to jump around various obstacles and eventually reach the hidden Sacred Grove.
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After {{Term|TPHD|Link}} obtains all three {{Plural|TPHD|Fused Shadow}}, {{Term|TPHD|Zant}} ambushes him at {{Term|TPHD|Lanayru Spring|link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Shadow Crystal|display=cursing|link}} him to be trapped in his Wolf form and gravely injuring {{Term|TPHD|Midna|link}}. {{Term|TPHD|Link}} takes {{Term|TPHD|Midna}} to {{Term|TPHD|Princess Zelda|link}}, who heals {{Term|TPHD|Midna}} and tells {{Term|TPHD|Link}} that the only way to break the curse placed on him is to obtain the {{Term|TPHD|Master Sword|link}}, located in the {{Term|TPHD|Sacred Grove|link}} deep within {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}}.<ref>{{Cite|Head for the sacred grove that lies deep within the lands guarded by the spirit Faron. There you will find the blade of evil's bane that was crafted by the wisdom of the ancient sages...the Master Sword.|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref> The entrance to the {{Term|TPHD|Sacred Grove}} is located near {{Term|TPHD|Trill's Shop|link}}, where {{Term|TPHD|Link}} must stand on a ledge and jump through various {{Term|TPHD|Tree|link}} roots with the help of {{Term|TPHD|Midna}} From there, the young hero must continue to jump around various obstacles and eventually reach the hidden {{Term|TPHD|Sacred Grove}}.
   
Having obtained the [[Mirror Shard]] from [[Snowpeak]] will force Link to once again return to the Faron Woods and make his way to the Sacred Grove to retrieve the next Mirror Shard in the [[Temple of Time]].<ref>{{cite|Once broken by magic, the Mirror of Twilight became fragments, which even now lie hidden across the land of Hyrule. [...] One is in an ancient grove...|Sages|Twilight Princess}}</ref>
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Obtaining the {{Term|TPHD|Mirror Shard|link}} from {{Term|TPHD|Snowpeak|link}} will force {{Term|TPHD|Link}} to once again return to {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}} and make his way to the {{Term|TPHD|Sacred Grove}} to retrieve the next {{Term|TPHD|Mirror Shard}} in the {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Once broken by magic, the Mirror of Twilight became fragments, which even now lie hidden across the land of Hyrule. [...] One is in an ancient grove...|Sage|TP}}</ref>
   
 
{{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}} is connected to the {{Term|TPHD|Ordon Woods|link}} via the {{Term|TPHD|Ordon Bridge|link}}, built over a large chasm between the two regions. The woods are comprised of southern and northern portions, the latter being the location of the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple}}. The northern section of the Woods is largely uninhabited, with its only residents being {{Term|TPHD|Coro}} and {{Term|TPHD|Trill}}. To get to the northern section, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} must pass through a cave in the southern section of the Woods that leads to a bigger section of the Woods infested by {{Plural|TPHD|Deku Baba|link}}, {{Plural|TPHD|Keese|link}}, and {{Plural|TPHD|Bokoblin}}.
===South Faron Woods===
 
[[File:FaronWoods.jpg|340px|thumb|right|249px|The southern section of the Faron Woods]]
 
Located in Southern Faron Woods are the Faron Spring and Coro's lantern oil shop. It has an exit into the southern section of [[Hyrule Field]] and an entrance near the Faron Spring that leads back to the Ordon Woods. One [[Owl Statue]] can also be found here, located near the lantern oil shop.
 
   
====Faron Spring====
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====South {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}}====
 
[[File:FaronWoods.jpg|340px|thumb|right|249px|The southern section of Faron Woods]]
 
Located in Southern {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}} are the {{Term|TPHD|Faron Spring|link}} and {{Term|TPHD|Coro's Store|link}}. It has an exit into the southern section of {{Term|TPHD|Hyrule Field|link}} and an entrance near the {{Term|TPHD|Faron Spring}} that leads back to the {{Term|TPHD|Ordon Woods}}. An {{Term|TPHD|Owl Statue|link}} can be found here, located behind a rock near the Lantern Shop that can be destroyed with a {{Term|TPHD|Bomb|link}}.
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===={{Term|TPHD|Faron Spring}}====
 
{{Main|Faron Spring}}
 
{{Main|Faron Spring}}
[[Faron (Spirit)|Faron]], the light spirit of Faron Province, lives in Faron Spring as the guardian of the woods. After light is restored to Faron Province, Faron returns Link to human form and gives him the [[Hero's Clothes]].
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Faron, the {{Term|TPHD|Spirit of Light}} of {{Term|TPHD|Faron Province|link}}, lives in {{Term|TPHD|Faron Spring}} as the guardian of the Woods. After light is restored to {{Term|TPHD|Faron Province}}, Faron returns {{Term|TPHD|Link}} to his human form and gives him the {{Term|TPHD|Hero's Clothes|link}}.
   
====Coro's Lantern Shop====
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{{Main|Coro's Lantern Shop}}
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{{Main|Coro's Store}}
Coro runs a lantern shop in South Faron Woods. When he first meets Link he gives Link a [[Lantern]] for free in hopes to boost sales for [[Lantern Oil]]. Link must get the lantern while chasing Talo and the monkey in order to make it through a dark cave.
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{{Term|TPHD|Coro}} runs a {{Term|TPHD|Store|link}} in South {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}}. When he first meets {{Term|TPHD|Link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Coro}} gives him a free {{Term|TPHD|Lantern}} in hopes of boosting sales for {{Term|TPHD|Lantern Oil}}. {{Term|TPHD|Link}} must obtain the {{Term|TPHD|Lantern}} while chasing {{Term|TPHD|Talo}} and the {{Term|TPHD|Monkey}} in order to make it through the cave that leads to North {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}}.
   
===North Faron Woods===
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====North {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}}====
The northern section of the woods is home to a lonely and barren swamp-like area filled with a poisonous purple fog and many monsters, Trill's shop, the Forest Temple, the entrance to the Sacred Grove, and the decaying ruins of the Temple of Time much deeper within the grove itself.
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The northern section of the Woods is home to a barren swamp-like area filled with a poisonous purple fog and numerous monsters. Other notable features include {{Term|TPHD|Trill}}'s shop, the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple}}, the entrance to the {{Term|TPHD|Sacred Grove}}, and the decaying ruins of the {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time|link}} much deeper within the grove itself.
   
====Faron Woods Swamp====
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===={{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}} Swamp====
[[File:Faron Woods 2.jpg|The Faron Woods swamp|thumb|left|200px]]
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[[File:Faron Woods 2.jpg|Faron Woods Swamp|thumb|left|200px]]
The Faron Woods Swamp is between South and North Faron Woods. Before the Faron Woods were covered in Twilight, Link could freely explore this area , which was infested with Bokoblins, Keese, and Deku Baba. However, after Twilight invaded the Faron Woods, purple fog overcame this area, which will damage Link if he touches it. The fog can be easily burned away with the lantern. A monkey will demonstrate this on Link's first trip to the Forest Temple by stealing his lantern and swinging it around on a stick. The first time this fog is encountered is when Faron Province is covered in twilight. Midna can help Link to jump across the fog over various logs and rock outcroppings. The upper canopies of the trees are densely populated with Deku Babas, and, in twilight, with [[Twilit Baba]]s.
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The {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}} Swamp is between South and North {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}}. Before {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods}} was covered in {{Term|TPHD|Twilight}}, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} could freely explore this area, which was infested with {{Plural|TPHD|Bokoblin}}, {{Plural|TPHD|Keese}}, and {{Plural|TPHD|Deku Baba}}. However, after {{Term|TPHD|Twilight}} invaded the Woods, purple {{Term|TPHD|Fog|link}} shrouded a part of the northern section, and this {{Term|TPHD|Fog}} will damage {{Term|TPHD|Link}} if he touches it. The {{Term|TPHD|Fog}} can be easily burned away with the {{Term|TPHD|Lantern}}. A {{Term|TPHD|Monkey}} will demonstrate this on {{Term|TPHD|Link}}'s first trip to the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple}} by stealing his {{Term|TPHD|Lantern}} and swinging it around on a stick. The first time this {{Term|TPHD|Fog}} is encountered is when {{Term|TPHD|Faron Province}} is covered in {{Term|TPHD|Twilight}}. {{Term|TPHD|Midna}} can help {{Term|TPHD|Link}} jump across the fog over various logs and rock outcroppings. The upper canopies of the {{Plural|TPHD|Tree}} are densely populated with {{Plural|TPHD|Deku Baba}}, and, in {{Term|TPHD|Twilight}}, with {{Plural|TPHD|Twilit Baba|link}}.
   
====Trill's Shop====
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====Forest Depths====
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The Forest Depths contain the area surrounding the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|If you would seek this forbidden power, then proceed to the temple in the forest depths.|Faron (Spirit)|TP}}</ref> It also contains a shop that seems to be owned by {{Term|TPHD|Coro}} and run by his pet myna bird, {{Term|TPHD|Trill}}. {{Term|TPHD|Link}} can easily steal {{Plural|TPHD|Red Potion}} or {{Term|TPHD|Lantern Oil}} from this shop but must beware that {{Term|TPHD|Trill}} will attack him if he does not pay. If {{Term|TPHD|Link}} simply puts one {{Term|TPHD|Rupee|link}} in the payment box, {{Term|TPHD|Trill}} will not attack.
{{Main|Trill's Shop}}
 
A shop that seems to be owned by Coro and run by his pet myna bird, [[Trill]]. Link can easily steal red potion or lantern oil from this shop, but must beware that Trill will attack if Link doesn't pay up. If Link simply puts 1 rupee in the payment box, Trill will not attack.
 
   
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Beyond {{Term|TPHD|Trill's Shop}} is the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple}}, which is home to many {{Plural|TPHD|Monkey}} that {{Term|TPHD|Link}} must rescue to reach the {{Term|TPHD|Boss|link}}'s chamber. The {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple}} is full of many {{Plural|TPHD|Bombling|link}} and {{Plural|TPHD|Skulltula|link}}, as well as wind-operated switches attached to rotating bridges. It is in the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Depths}} that {{Term|TPHD|Link}} first encounters the {{Term|TPHD|Ancient Hero|link}} and learns the {{Term|TPHD|Ending Blow|link}}.
====Forest Temple====
 
:''Main article: [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]]''
 
Located deep within the woods is the Forest Temple, which is home to many monkeys that Link must rescue to reach the boss' chamber. The temple is full of many [[Bomblings]] and [[Skulltula|Skulltulas]], as well as wind-operated switches attached to rotating bridges.
 
   
 
====Sacred Grove====
 
====Sacred Grove====
 
{{Main|Sacred Grove}}
 
{{Main|Sacred Grove}}
The entrance to the Sacred Grove is located to the {{exp|GCN version; east in the Wii version|west}} of the path to the Forest Temple. It is reached the first time with Midna's help to jump onto tree roots across the large chasm. The second time, Link must fly across the gap using the Golden [[Cucco]] given to him by [[Rusl]].
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The entrance to the Sacred Grove is located to the {{exp|GCN version; east in the Wii version|west}} of the path to the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple}}. {{Term|TPHD|Link}} reaches it the first time with {{Term|TPHD|Midna}}'s help, jumping onto {{Term|TPHD|Tree}} roots across the large chasm. The second time, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} must fly across the gap using the Golden {{Term|TPHD|Cucco|link}} given to him by {{Term|TPHD|Rusl|link}}.
   
====Temple of Time====
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===={{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time}}====
 
:''Main article: [[Temple of Time#Twilight Princess|Temple of Time]]''
 
:''Main article: [[Temple of Time#Twilight Princess|Temple of Time]]''
All that remains in the present time is the Master Sword, a part from some ruins. The actual Temple of Time can be accessed through a single pair of doors that appear to lead only to the other side of the door with nothing on the other side, however upon opening the door, Link is transported into the Temple of Time, in the past.
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All that remains in the present time is the {{Term|TPHD|Master Sword}}, apart from some ruins. The actual {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time}} can be accessed through a single pair of doors that appear to lead to the other side of the door with nothing on the other side. However, upon opening the door and entering it, {{Term|TPHD|Link}} is transported to the {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time}}, in the past.
   
 
==={{SS|-}}===
==''Skyward Sword''==
 
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{{Fi|Faron Woods|Master you have entered Faron Woods. The plentiful water in this region clearly sustains a large diversity of flora, including this massive tree. It is logical that the lush plant life and water resources have attracted animal species to the region.}}
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|quote1= <p>Master, you have entered {{Color|SS Blue|Faron Woods}}.</p><p>The plentiful water in this region clearly sustains a large diversity of flora, including this massive tree.</p><p>It is logical that the lush plant life and water resources have attracted animal species to the region.</p>
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The Faron Woods serves as the home to the [[Kikwi]] race and the [[Skyview Temple]]. Towering over the woods as a landmark that can be seen as far away as the [[Sealed Grounds]] is the [[Great Tree]]. Throughout the woods can be found a river, a spring, bird life and lots of giant mushrooms coming in various colours. To the edges of the woods is [[Lake Floria]], where the Water Dragon known as Faron and the [[Parella]] reside.
 
   
 
{{Term|SS|Faron Woods}} is the first place {{Term|SS|Link}} visits on {{Term|SS|The Surface|link}} after departing from {{Term|SS|Skyloft|link}}. While on {{Term|SS|Princess Zelda}}'s trail, {{Term|SS|Link}} searches for members of the {{Term|SS|Kikwi|link}} race using the {{Term|SS|Goddess Sword|link}}'s {{Term|SS|Dowsing|link}} ability, finding them hiding from the invading {{Plural|SS|Bokoblin}} in many places throughout the forest.<ref>{{Cite|Huh...? It's gone quiet. Kwee-koo! Now there's a green one! I didn't even know they came in green! Don't hurt me, koo-weep!|Machi|SS}}</ref> Upon discovering each one of these plant-like creatures, the large {{Term|SS|Kikwi}} elder {{Term|SS|Bucha|link}} gives {{Term|SS|Link}} the {{Term|SS|Slingshot}}. With the slingshot, {{Term|SS|Link}} is able to continue on to the deeper part of the forest known as {{Term|SS|Deep Woods}}, and later the {{Term|SS|Skyview Temple|link}}.
===History===
 
 
[[File:Faron Woods.png|Faron Woods as seen in the end credits|thumb|228px]]
It is the first place Link visits after departing from [[Skyloft]], and it is here that he receives the [[Slingshot]].<ref>{{cite web|quote=This chapter covers Link's first journey beneath the clouds. Within the Faron Woods region, Link will face off with a number of different enemies as well as meeting up with the new Kikwi tribe. Link aquires the Slingshot in this area, which he uses to uncover the first dungeon of the game, the Skyview Temple.|url=http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda14-skyward-sword-walkthrough-03.php|title=Skyward Sword: Walkthrough: Faron Woods; retrieved Oct. 6 2011|site=Zelda Dungeon}}</ref> Link searches for the Kikwi using his sword's [[Dowsing]] ability, finding them hiding from the invading monsters in many places throughout the forest.<ref>{{cite|Huh...? It's gone quiet. Kwee-koo! Now there's a green one! I didn't even know they came in green! Don't hurt me, koo-weep!|Machi|SS}}</ref> Upon discovering each one of these plant-like creatures, the large Kikwi elder [[Bucha]] gives Link the Slingshot. With the slingshot, Link is able to continue on to the deeper part of the forest known as [[Deep Woods]], and later the Skyview Temple.
 
 
{{Term|SS|Link}} visits {{Term|SS|Faron Woods}} for the second time while on his quest for the three {{Term|SS|Sacred Flames|link}} to temper his blade. The Woods are now infested by stronger and deadlier demons, including {{Plural|SS|Blue Bokoblin|link}} and {{Plural|SS|Moblin|link}}, suggesting that the seal on {{Term|SS|The Imprisoned|link}} is weakening. {{Term|SS|Link}} completes {{Term|SS|Farore (Goddess)|display=Farore|link}}'s {{Term|SS|Silent Realm|link}} Trial and receives the {{Term|SS|Water Dragon's Scale|link}} as a reward. It allows {{Term|SS|Link}} to dive deep beneath the water for a {{Term|SS|Oxygen Gauge|link|display=limited time}} and gives him special maneuvering abilities in the water.<ref>{{Cite|Ah, hello again. I see you have the Water Dragon's Scale there, kewwww. That's amazing! I heard that if you have one, kewww, you can swim through the water like a dragon soars through the sky!|Bucha|SS}}</ref> {{Term|SS|Link}} is able to enter the {{Term|SS|Great Tree|link}} and proceeds to climb to the top of the large canopy towering over the surrounding {{Term|SS|Faron Woods}}. It is there that {{Term|SS|Link}} meets a {{Term|SS|Kikwi}} hermit named {{Term|SS|Yerbal|link}}. {{Term|SS|Yerbal}} reveals the location of the entrance to {{Term|SS|Lake Floria}} to {{Term|SS|Link}}. {{Term|SS|Lake Floria}}, despite being sealed off from the outside world, seems to be in a troubled time. {{Term|SS|Ghirahim|link}}, leading a group of large fish known as {{Term|SS|Cranioc|link}}, attacked the Water Dragon Faron, mortally wounding her and scaring many of the local {{Term|SS|Parella|link}} into hiding. After venturing with a {{Term|SS|Parella}} known as {{Term|SS|Jellyf|link}} through the underground tunnels of the lake, {{Term|SS|Link}} meets Faron, who is recuperating from her wounds in a Water {{Term|SS|Basin|link}}. {{Term|SS|Faron}} asks {{Term|SS|Link}} to return to {{Term|SS|Skyview Spring}} through the {{Term|SS|Skyview Temple|link}} to retrieve some {{Term|SS|Sacred Water|link}} to heal her wounds. After {{Term|SS|Link}} does so, Faron is healed and reveals the entrance to the fourth dungeon, the {{Term|SS|Ancient Cistern|link}} behind the {{Term|SS|Floria Waterfall|link}}, where Farore's {{Term|SS|Sacred Flame}} is found.
   
 
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[[File:Faron Woods.png|Artwork of Faron Woods in ''Skyward Sword''|thumb|240px]]
 
 
{{Term|SS|Link}} visits {{Term|SS|Faron Woods}} for the third and final time to find Faron in order to learn one of the four parts of the "{{Term|SS|Song of the Hero|link}}". However, the Woods are completely flooded. {{Term|SS|Link}} locates Faron inside the {{Term|SS|Great Tree|link}} and learns that she flooded the Woods to clear out the monsters in the area.<ref>{{Cite|This may be news to you, but some very irksome monsters have been overrunning my woods of late. Well, I decided that I'd had enough! The easiest way to deal with the awful things was to flood the whole woods.|Faron (Dragon)|SS}}</ref> As a final test, she makes {{Term|SS|Link}} search the flooded Woods for her musical notes, called {{Plural|SS|Tadtone|link}}, so that he can learn her part of the Song.<ref>{{Cite|If you wish to earn my favor, gather the Tadtones and return to me.|Faron (Dragon)|SS}}</ref> After {{Term|SS|Link}} collects the {{Plural|SS|Tadtone}}, Faron teaches {{Term|SS|Link}} her part of the "{{Term|SS|Song of the Hero}}" and returns the Woods to their natural state.
   
 
{{Term|SS|Faron Woods}} serves as the home to the {{Term|SS|Kikwi}} race and the {{Term|SS|Skyview Temple}}. Towering over the Woods is the {{Term|SS|Great Tree}}, a landmark that can be seen as far away as the {{Term|SS|Sealed Grounds|link}}. There are other features throughout the Woods such as a river, two springs, plentiful bird and bug life, and giant {{Plural|SS|Mushroom|link}} that harbor {{Term|SS|Mushroom Spores|link}} that can be found in various colors. At the southern edge of the Woods is {{Term|SS|Lake Floria}}, where Faron the Water Dragon and the {{Term|SS|Parella}} reside.
Link visits the Faron Woods region for the second time while on his quest for the three [[Sacred Flames]] to temper his blade. The woods are now infested by stonger and more deadly demons, including Bokoblins and [[Moblin]]s, suggesting that the seal on [[The Imprisoned]] is weakening. Link completes [[Farore (Goddess)|Farore's]] [[Silent Realm]] Trial and as a reward he recieves the [[Water Dragon's Scale]]. It allows Link to dive deep beneath the water for a [[Oxygen Gauge|limited time]] and gives him special maneuvering abilities in the water.<ref>{{cite|Ah, hello again. I see you have the Water Dragon's Scale there, kewwww. That's amazing! I heard that if you have one, kewww, you can swim through the water like a dragon soars through the sky!|Bucha|SS}}</ref> Link is therefore able to enter into the Great Tree, and proceeds to travel up to the top of the large canopy towering over the surrounding Faron Woods. It is there that Link meets a Kikwi Hermit named [[Yerbal]]. The Kikwi reveals to the hero where the entrance to Lake Floria is located. Lake Floria, despite being sealed off from the outside world, seems to be in a troubled time. [[Ghirahim]], leading a number of large fish known as [[Cranioc]], attacked the Water Dragon [[Faron (Dragon)|Faron]], mortally wounding her, while scaring many of the local [[Parella]] into hiding. After venturing with a Parella known as [[Jellyf]] through the underground tunnels of the lake, Link meets Faron who asks him to return to [[Skyview Spring]] through the Skyview Temple to retrieve some [[Sacred Water]] to heal her wounds. After doing so, Faron is healed and reveals the entrance to the fourth dungeon, the [[Ancient Cistern]] behind the [[Floria Waterfall]], where Farore's Sacred Flame is found.
 
   
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The {{Term|BotW|Faron Woods}} are located in the {{Term|BotW|Faron Grasslands|link}} in {{BotW}}. They are situated south of the {{Term|BotW|Finra Woods|link}} and north of the {{Term|BotW|Fural Plain|link}}.
The third and final time that Link visits Faron Woods is to find Faron in order to learn one of the four parts of [[Song of the Hero]]. However, the woods are completely submerged. Link locates Faron inside The Great Tree and learns that she flooded the woods in order to rid of the monsters tainting her realm.<ref>{{cite|This may be news to you, but some very irksome monsters have been overrunning my woods of late. Well, I decided that I'd had enough! The easiest way to deal with the awful things was to flood the whole woods.|Faron|SS}}</ref> She makes the choosen hero search around the flooded woods in order to find musical notes, called [[Tadtones]], so that he can learn her part of the song.<ref>{{cite|If you wish to earn my favor, gather the Tadtones and return to me.|Faron|SS}}</ref> After collecting the Tadtones, Faron drys up all the water and teaches Link her part of The Song of Hero.
 
   
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File:BotW Blue-Winged Heron Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Blue-Winged Heron|link}}
The Faron Woods appear as a '''Ranger Mode''' scenario in [[Link's_Crossbow Training#Stage 4|Stage 4]] of ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]''. Link can freely tour the '''Skulltula Woods''' to hunt the 25 [[Skulltula]]s. Only a small portion of the woods are toured in the hunt. The Skulltulas can be found dangling from trees, roaming the grounds, or perched on walls. Most can be shot safely from a distance, otherwise coming within close range will cause it to immediately, and aggressively attack Link. Several skulls, skeletons, cobweb cocoons, and Deku Babas can be hit for additional points. As with all other stages, well-hidden [[scarecrow]]s and orange [[Rupee]]s can be found for high bonus points.
 
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File:BotW Bushy-Tailed Squirrel Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Bushy-Tailed Squirrel|link}}
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File:BotW Common Sparrow Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Common Sparrow|link}}
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File:BotW Fairy Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Fairy|link}}
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File:BotW Hightail Lizard Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Hightail Lizard|link}}
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File:BotW Hot-Footed Frog Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Hot-Footed Frog|link}}
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File:BotW Mountain Buck Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Mountain Buck|link}}
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File:BotW Mountain Goat Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Mountain Goat|link}}
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File:BotW Restless Cricket Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Restless Cricket|link}}
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File:BotW Rugged Rhino Beetle Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Rugged Rhino Beetle|link}}
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|Japanese= {{Japanese|フィローネの森|Firone no Mori|Firone Forest}}
 
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File:BotW Hearty Radish Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Hearty Radish|link}}
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File:BotW Hylian Shroom Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Hylian Shroom|link}}
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File:BotW Ironshroom Model.png|{{Term|BotW|Ironshroom|link}}
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{{Main|Skulltula Forest: Ranger}}
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[[File:LCT Skulltula Forest: Ranger Starting Area.jpg|right|thumb|A preview of {{Term|LCT|Skulltula Forest: Ranger}} in {{LCT|-}}]]
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{{Term|LCT|Link}} can freely tour the {{Term|LCT|Skulltula Forest: Ranger}} to hunt the 18 {{Plural|LCT|Skulltula|link}}. The {{Plural|LCT|Skulltula}} can be found dangling from {{Plural|LCT|Tree|link}}, roaming the grounds, or perched on walls. Most {{Plural|LCT|Skulltula}} can be killed safely from a distance, otherwise coming within close range will cause them to attack {{Term|LCT|Link}}. Other {{Plural|LCT|Target|link}} such as {{Plural|LCT|Skull|link}}, {{Plural|LCT|Skeleton|link}}, {{Plural|LCT|Jar|link}}, {{Plural|LCT|Orange Rupee|link}}, {{Plural|LCT|Deku Baba|link}} and a {{Term|LCT|Scarecrow|link}} can be shot for additional points.
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{{Term|HW|Faron Woods}} appears as a Stage in {{HW}}.
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*The {{Term|BotW|Faron Woods}} were shown during the {{BotW}} demo from [[The Game Awards 2014]].<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= The Game Awards |published= December 5, 2014 |retrieved= December 12, 2019 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlLvCLP2h84&t=10870 |title= The Game Awards 2014 (Full Show) - YouTube |site= YouTube |type= Video}}</ref> Though this game was planned for release the following year, there are several differences between the 2014 and the final 2017 builds of the game. The terrain and foliage were adjusted, and the {{Term|BotW|Zonai|link}} statues were exchanged for stone pillars in the final game. Additionally, three {{Plural|BotW|Bokoblin|link}} could be found behind the northeastern {{Term|BotW|Zonai}} statue. According to [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], the presence of the {{Term|BotW|Zonai}} statues signified that a {{Term|BotW|Dungeon|link}} was nearby.
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File:FW southern section in TP.png|Faron Woods' southern section during the ending credits of {{TP|-}}
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Faron Woods,(TP | SS | BotW | LCT | HW)[1][2][3][name reference needed] also known as the Southern Wood,(TP)[4] and the Skulltula Forest,(LCT)[5] is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.[6] As its name suggests, Faron Woods is part of and makes up a large majority of the overall Faron Province. It is home to one of the province's two protectors, Faron the Spirit of Light. The other protector from Skyward Sword, Faron the Water Dragon, is located in the nearby Lake Floria.

Faron Woods was known as the Kokiri Forest in Ocarina of Time.[7]

Features and Overview

Twilight Princess

Link first enters Faron Woods looking for Talo, who ran off chasing a Monkey. Talking to Coro will result in Link obtaining a free Lantern as part of a special offer, which serves to aid the young hero on his way through a cave that leads to the northern section of Faron Woods.[8] Link eventually makes his way to the entrance of the Forest Temple, where he rescues Talo and a Monkey from Bokoblins.

However, the next time Link enters Faron Woods, it is covered in Twilight, and he is pulled in by a Shadow Beast. The Triforce symbol on his hand shines, causing the beast to drop him. Link turns into Wolf Link for the first time and falls unconscious shortly after, leaving him to be dragged to Hyrule Castle by the Shadow Beast and imprisoned. When he returns to the Twilight-covered Woods, he is tasked by Faron the Spirit of Light to restore light to the Woods by collecting its Tears of Light.[9] After doing so, Link is restored to his Human form. Faron tells Link that he must obtain the Fused Shadow in the Forest Temple to counter Zant.[10] Since more monsters have begun appearing around the Woods, Link will have to talk to Coro to obtain the Small Key that will open up the cave's gate that leads to North Faron Woods.[11]

After Link obtains all three Fused Shadows, Zant ambushes him at Lanayru Spring, cursing him to be trapped in his Wolf form and gravely injuring Princess Midna. Link takes Princess Midna to Princess Zelda, who heals Princess Midna and tells Link that the only way to break the curse placed on him is to obtain the Master Sword, located in the Sacred Grove deep within Faron Woods.[12] The entrance to the Sacred Grove is located near Trill's Shop, where Link must stand on a ledge and jump through various Tree roots with the help of Princess Midna From there, the young hero must continue to jump around various obstacles and eventually reach the hidden Sacred Grove.

Obtaining the Mirror Shard from Snowpeak will force Link to once again return to Faron Woods and make his way to the Sacred Grove to retrieve the next Mirror Shard in the Temple of Time.[13]

Faron Woods is connected to the Ordon Woods via the Ordon Bridge, built over a large chasm between the two regions. The woods are comprised of southern and northern portions, the latter being the location of the Forest Temple. The northern section of the Woods is largely uninhabited, with its only residents being Coro and Trill. To get to the northern section, Link must pass through a cave in the southern section of the Woods that leads to a bigger section of the Woods infested by Deku Babas, Keese, and Bokoblins.

South Faron Woods

FaronWoods

The southern section of Faron Woods

Located in Southern Faron Woods are the Faron Spring and Coro's Store. It has an exit into the southern section of Hyrule Field and an entrance near the Faron Spring that leads back to the Ordon Woods. An Owl Statue can be found here, located behind a rock near the Lantern Shop that can be destroyed with a Bomb.

Faron Spring

Main article: Faron Spring

Faron, the Spirit of Light of Faron Province, lives in Faron Spring as the guardian of the Woods. After light is restored to Faron Province, Faron returns Link to his human form and gives him the Hero's Clothes.

Coro's Store

Main article: Coro's Store

Coro runs a Store in South Faron Woods. When he first meets Link, Coro gives him a free Lantern in hopes of boosting sales for Lantern Oil. Link must obtain the Lantern while chasing Talo and the Monkey in order to make it through the cave that leads to North Faron Woods.

North Faron Woods

The northern section of the Woods is home to a barren swamp-like area filled with a poisonous purple fog and numerous monsters. Other notable features include Trill's shop, the Forest Temple, the entrance to the Sacred Grove, and the decaying ruins of the Temple of Time much deeper within the grove itself.

Faron Woods Swamp

Faron Woods 2

Faron Woods Swamp

The Faron Woods Swamp is between South and North Faron Woods. Before Faron Woods was covered in Twilight, Link could freely explore this area, which was infested with Bokoblins, Keese, and Deku Babas. However, after Twilight invaded the Woods, purple Fog shrouded a part of the northern section, and this Fog will damage Link if he touches it. The Fog can be easily burned away with the Lantern. A Monkey will demonstrate this on Link's first trip to the Forest Temple by stealing his Lantern and swinging it around on a stick. The first time this Fog is encountered is when Faron Province is covered in Twilight. Princess Midna can help Link jump across the fog over various logs and rock outcroppings. The upper canopies of the Trees are densely populated with Deku Babas, and, in Twilight, with Twilit Baba.

Forest Depths

The Forest Depths contain the area surrounding the Forest Temple.[14] It also contains a shop that seems to be owned by Coro and run by his pet myna bird, Trill. Link can easily steal Red Potions or Lantern Oil from this shop but must beware that Trill will attack him if he does not pay. If Link simply puts one Rupee in the payment box, Trill will not attack.

Beyond Trill's Shop is the Forest Temple, which is home to many Monkeys that Link must rescue to reach the Boss's chamber. The Forest Temple is full of many Bomblings and Skulltulas, as well as wind-operated switches attached to rotating bridges. It is in the Forest Depths that Link first encounters the Hero's Spirit and learns the Ending Blow.

Sacred Grove

Main article: Sacred Grove

The entrance to the Sacred Grove is located to the west of the path to the Forest Temple. Link reaches it the first time with Princess Midna's help, jumping onto Tree roots across the large chasm. The second time, Link must fly across the gap using the Golden Cucco given to him by Rusl.

Temple of Time

Main article: Temple of Time

All that remains in the present time is the Master Sword, apart from some ruins. The actual Temple of Time can be accessed through a single pair of doors that appear to lead to the other side of the door with nothing on the other side. However, upon opening the door and entering it, Link is transported to the Temple of Time, in the past.

Skyward Sword

Fi's Comment
Fi says:

Master, you have entered Faron Woods.

The plentiful water in this region clearly sustains a large diversity of flora, including this massive tree.

It is logical that the lush plant life and water resources have attracted animal species to the region.

Faron Woods is the first place Link visits on The Surface after departing from Skyloft. While on Zelda's trail, Link searches for members of the Kikwi race using the Goddess Sword's Dowsing ability, finding them hiding from the invading Red Bokoblins in many places throughout the forest.[15] Upon discovering each one of these plant-like creatures, the large Kikwi elder Bucha gives Link the Slingshot. With the slingshot, Link is able to continue on to the deeper part of the forest known as Deep Woods, and later the Skyview Temple.

Faron Woods

Faron Woods as seen in the end credits

Link visits Faron Woods for the second time while on his quest for the three Sacred Flames to temper his blade. The Woods are now infested by stronger and deadlier demons, including Blue Bokoblins and Moblins, suggesting that the seal on The Imprisoned is weakening. Link completes Farore's Silent Realm Trial and receives the Water Dragon's Scale as a reward. It allows Link to dive deep beneath the water for a limited time and gives him special maneuvering abilities in the water.[16] Link is able to enter the Great Tree and proceeds to climb to the top of the large canopy towering over the surrounding Faron Woods. It is there that Link meets a Kikwi hermit named Yerbal. Yerbal reveals the location of the entrance to Lake Floria to Link. Lake Floria, despite being sealed off from the outside world, seems to be in a troubled time. Ghirahim, leading a group of large fish known as Cranioc, attacked the Water Dragon Faron, mortally wounding her and scaring many of the local Parella into hiding. After venturing with a Parella known as Jellyf through the underground tunnels of the lake, Link meets Faron, who is recuperating from her wounds in a Water Basin. Faron asks Link to return to Skyview Spring through the Skyview Temple to retrieve some Sacred Water to heal her wounds. After Link does so, Faron is healed and reveals the entrance to the fourth dungeon, the Ancient Cistern behind the Floria Waterfall, where Farore's Sacred Flame is found.

Flooded state

Link visits Faron Woods for the third and final time to find Faron in order to learn one of the four parts of the "Song of the Hero". However, the Woods are completely flooded. Link locates Faron inside the Great Tree and learns that she flooded the Woods to clear out the monsters in the area.[17] As a final test, she makes Link search the flooded Woods for her musical notes, called Tadtones, so that he can learn her part of the Song.[18] After Link collects the Tadtones, Faron teaches Link her part of the "Song of the Hero" and returns the Woods to their natural state.

Faron Woods serves as the home to the Kikwi race and the Skyview Temple. Towering over the Woods is the Great Tree, a landmark that can be seen as far away as the Sealed Grounds. There are other features throughout the Woods such as a river, two springs, plentiful bird and bug life, and giant Mushrooms that harbor Mushroom Spores that can be found in various colors. At the southern edge of the Woods is Lake Floria, where Faron the Water Dragon and the Parella reside.

Breath of the Wild

The Faron Woods are located in the Faron Grasslands in Breath of the Wild. They are situated south of the Finra Woods and north of the Fural Plain.

Creatures

Minor Enemies

Materials

Equipment

Other Appearances

Link's Crossbow Training

LCT Skulltula Forest: Ranger Starting Area

A preview of Skulltula Forest: Ranger in Link's Crossbow Training

The Skulltula Forest: Ranger is the third Stage of Level 4 in Link's Crossbow Training.

Link can freely tour the Skulltula Forest: Ranger to hunt the 18 Skulltulas. The Skulltulas can be found dangling from Trees, roaming the grounds, or perched on walls. Most Skulltulas can be killed safely from a distance, otherwise coming within close range will cause them to attack Link. Other Targets such as Skulls, Skeletons, Jars, Orange Rupees, Deku Babas and a Scarecrow can be shot for additional points.

Hyrule Warriors

Main article: Faron Woods (Stage)


Faron Woods appears as a Stage in Hyrule Warriors.

Trivia

  • The Faron Woods were shown during the Breath of the Wild demo from The Game Awards 2014.[19] Though this game was planned for release the following year, there are several differences between the 2014 and the final 2017 builds of the game. The terrain and foliage were adjusted, and the Zonai statues were exchanged for stone pillars in the final game. Additionally, three Bokoblins could be found behind the northeastern Zonai statue. According to Shigeru Miyamoto, the presence of the Zonai statues signified that a Dungeon was nearby.

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapaneseフィローネ樹海入口 (Firōne Jukai Iriguchi) (BotW)Firōne Jungle Gateway
CanadaFrenchCAForêt de Firone (HWDE)[20]Firone Forest
Firone is the French translation for Faron.
FranceFrenchEUForêt de Firone (HWDE)[21]Firone Forest
Firone is the French translation for Faron.
GermanyGermanWald von Phirone (SS | HWDE)[22]Forest of Phirone
ItalyItalianForesta di Firone (HWDE)[23]Firone Forest
SpainSpanishEUBosque de Farone (HWDE)[24]Farone Forest
Latin AmericaSpanishLABosque de Farone (BotW | HWDE)[25][26]Farone Woods
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To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 278 (TP)
  2. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 296 (SS)
  3. "Faron Woods" — Map (Breath of the Wild)
  4. "He's in Hyrule's southern wood right now, checking out the lay of the land." — Telma (Twilight Princess HD)
  5. "Skulltula Forest: Ranger
    Move using the Control Stick, and defeat the 18 Skulltulas.
    " — Stage Select (Link's Crossbow Training)
  6. "We wanted an area where the player could have fun swimming around for hours and decided on an underwater forest. After struggling with the concept, we chose to go with someplace the player had been before, so we flooded Faron Woods to make a massive area for the player to swim around in." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 44 (SS))
  7. "Kokiri Forest: Called "Faron Woods" in Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess. The Kokiri crest can be seen in the Forest Temple in Twilight Princess." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 58)
  8. "Here! Go on, guy. Take this! See, I sell lantern oil here... I'm trying to drum up sales by giving away free lanterns! It's a business tactic, guy!" — Coro (Twilight Princess)
  9. "Blue-eyed beast... Look... for my light... Retrieve the light stolen by the dark beasts...and keep it...in this vessel. ...Find...the insects of darkness... The dark insects... They are the form taken by evil...once it has latched on to...our scattered light..." — Faron (Twilight Princess)
  10. "A dark power rests in the temple deep within these woods. It is a forbidden power. Long, long ago, I and the other spirits of light locked it away. Because of its nature, it is a power that should never be touched by any who dwell in the light. But this world weeps beneath a mantle of shadows, and so there is no choice... You must match the power of the king of shadows." — Faron (Twilight Princess)
  11. "There are so many monsters now... I got kinda scared and closed off the path to the temple. But... You, guy... You wanna get back there, huh? You sure do look geared up for it... So here you go! Oh yeah... The woods on the other side of this cave are covered in really thick fog, so make sure your lantern is full!" — Coro (Twilight Princess)
  12. "Head for the sacred grove that lies deep within the lands guarded by the spirit Faron. There you will find the blade of evil's bane that was crafted by the wisdom of the ancient sages...the Master Sword." — Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess)
  13. "Once broken by magic, the Mirror of Twilight became fragments, which even now lie hidden across the land of Hyrule. [...] One is in an ancient grove..." — Sage (Twilight Princess)
  14. "If you would seek this forbidden power, then proceed to the temple in the forest depths." — Faron (Twilight Princess)
  15. "Huh...? It's gone quiet. Kwee-koo! Now there's a green one! I didn't even know they came in green! Don't hurt me, koo-weep!" — Machi (Skyward Sword)
  16. "Ah, hello again. I see you have the Water Dragon's Scale there, kewwww. That's amazing! I heard that if you have one, kewww, you can swim through the water like a dragon soars through the sky!" — Bucha (Skyward Sword)
  17. "This may be news to you, but some very irksome monsters have been overrunning my woods of late. Well, I decided that I'd had enough! The easiest way to deal with the awful things was to flood the whole woods." — Faron (Skyward Sword)
  18. "If you wish to earn my favor, gather the Tadtones and return to me." — Faron (Skyward Sword)
  19. The Game Awards, The Game Awards 2014 (Full Show) - YouTube, YouTube (Video), published December 5, 2014, retrieved December 12, 2019.
  20. "Forêt de Firone" — Select Scenario (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  21. "Forêt de Firone" — Select Scenario (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  22. "Wald von Phirone" — Select Scenario (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  23. "Foresta di Firone" — Select Scenario (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  24. "Bosque de Farone" — Select Scenario (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  25. "Bosque de Farone" — Map (Breath of the Wild)
  26. "Bosque de Farone" — Select Scenario (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)

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