The Legend of Zelda
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The Legend of Zelda is a videogame series created by Nintendo. Many elements found within Johnisdead and Ben Drowned are based off of The Legend of Zelda. While it's not required for one to have played any Zelda games to understand or participate in Johnisdead, it is recommended that one has a base understanding of the games - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask specifically. This page will cover the basics needed to understand Johnisdead and Ben Drowned.
This page contains spoilers for all the games listed. If you haven't played peak vidya yet then go fix that.
Overview
The Legend of Zelda is a videogame series created by Nintendo. The games follow a protagonist named Link who is usually tasked with liberating the kingdom of Hyrule from the malicious Ganondorf. In the process, he will rescue the princess of Hyrule, Zelda. One of Ganondorf's main goals is to obtain the Triforce - a sacred item within Hyrule made up of three golden triangles. Each piece of the Triforce represents a different aspect - Power, Courage, and Wisdom. These are associated with Ganondorf, Link, and Zelda respectively. Sometimes, the different pieces of the Triforce are imbued in their respective owners, requiring all three to congregate in order for the relic to physically manifest.
Most Zelda games follow a completely different incarnation of Link and Zelda at a different point in Hyrule's history. It is implied that there is some degree of reincarnation taking place between the two characters. The series also sports a fairly long timeline that splits into three different concurrent timelines. Sometimes, Link will travel to other lands and face unique enemies separate from Ganondorf.
Games
Below are specific games whose elements are related to Johnisdead.
Majora's Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask holds the greatest influence over Johnisdead and Ben Drowned compared to any other Zelda game. This game is a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and it follows Link entering into a strange parallel version of Hyrule called Termina. Here, Link must face Skull Kid - a small forest creature who's been possessed by the evil Majora's Mask. Majora's Mask originally belonged to the enigmatic Happy Mask Salesman - a strange salesman who initially sets Link on his quest after stepping foot into Termina. Under the influence of Majora's Mask, Skull Kid has caused a variety of problems for the citizens of Termina. Above all else, he's cast a spell over the moon, causing it to slowly descend towards the planet. Link has only three days to defeat Majora's Mask and stop the moon from destroying the planet.
To do this, Link must travel to four different key locations in Termina - the Southern Swamp, the Snowhead mountains, the Great Bay, and Ikana Valley. In each location, Link must defeat a malicious creature and free that area's associated Giant. Once all Four Giants are freed, Link can summon them to stop the moon's descent. To assist him on this journey, link is accompanied by Tatl - a small fairy guide. Link also has a variety of transformation masks that transform him into a variety of species. These include Dekus, Gorons, and Zoras. Link obtains these transformation masks by soothing the spirits of deceased / dying individuals, transforming their spirits into the masks themselves.
Upon finally stopping the moon's descent, Link enters the mouth of the moon itself, warping him to an idyllic, dream-like field. Here, five Moon Children can be found frolicking around a large tree. Four of the children are wearing masks representative of the four bosses defeated to free the four giants. The final one is wearing Majora's Mask. Speaking with him will initiate the final boss fight against Majora. Defeating Majora will finally free the Skull Kid and end Termina's woes, allowing the land to finally enter into a fourth day.
Songs
Link is also armed with a magical instrument called the Ocarina of Time. By playing specific songs on his Ocarina, Link can achieve a variety of different effects:
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Song of Time |
A mysterious song Link learned in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that's said to be connected to the Goddess of Time.
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Inverted Song of Time |
A secret song taught to Link by the Scarecrow found in the Astral Observatory.
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Song of Double Time |
A secret song taught to Link by the Scarecrow found in the Astral Observatory.
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Song of Healing |
A soothing song taught to Link by the Happy Mask Salesman.
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Epona's Song |
A song first learned in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and later re-learned in this game after saving Romani Ranch from aliens.
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Song of Soaring |
A song taught to link by the Owl in the Southern Swamp.
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Song of Storms |
A song first learned in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and later re-learned in this game when encountering Flat.
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Sonata of Awakening |
A magical song known only by those trusted by the Deku Royal Family.
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Goron Lullaby |
A lullaby used by the Gorons.
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New Wave Bossa Nova |
A song originating from Lulu's newborn children.
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Elegy of Emptiness |
A song said to summon a heartless soldier who will not falter in the darkness.
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Oath to Order |
A song used to summon The Four Giants.
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Scarecrow's Song |
A customizable song created by the player.
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Masks
As mentioned above, Link obtains a variety of useful masks throughout the course of the game. Some of them have unique effects and abilities. These include the following:
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Deku Mask |
A mask created from the deceased spirit of the Deku Butler's son.
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Goron Mask |
A mask created from the deceased spirit of Darmani.
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Zora Mask |
A mask created from the dying spirit of Mikau.
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Fierce Deity's Mask |
A mask implied to be the culmination of Link's efforts in Termina.
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Great Fairy's Mask |
A mask gifted to Link by the Great Fairy in Clock Town after he restores her.
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Kafei's Mask |
A mask used to indicate that Link is on the search for the missing citizen Kafei. Obtained after speaking to Madame Aroma.
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Bremen Mask |
A mask obtained from listening to Guru-Guru's story in Clock Town.
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Kamaro's Mask |
A mask created from the deceased spirit of Kamaro.
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Blast Mask |
A mask obtained when stopping Sakon from robbing the Old Lady.
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Bunny Hood |
A mask given to Link by Grog after growing all of the baby chicks into adults with the Bremen Mask.
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Keaton Mask |
A mask previously worn by Kafei and later given to Link by the Curiosity Shop's owner.
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Postman's Hat |
A mask given to Link by the Postman upon the completion of his duties.
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Mask of Truth |
A mask given to Link by the cursed man after completing the Spider House in the Southern Swamp.
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Mask of Scents |
A mask rewarded to Link after completing the Deku Butler's race in the Deku Shrine.
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Don Gero's Mask |
A mask given to Link after he feeds a stranded Goron a Rock Sirloin.
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Romani's Mask |
A mask obtained after protecting Cermia from Gorman Brothers.
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Garo's Mask |
A mask obtained after defeating the Gorman Brothers in a race.
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Captain's Hat |
A mask obtained after defeating Captain Keeta in Ikana Graveyard.
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Stone Mask |
A mask obtained after giving a potion to the Invisible Man.
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Circus Leader's Mask |
A mask given to Link by Gorman after playing the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" in the Milk Bar.
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All-Night Mask |
A mask that can be bought at the Curiosity Shop if Link saved the Old Lady from being robbed by Sakon earlier.
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Gibdo Mask |
A mask obtained after curing Pamela's Father of his curse.
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Couple's Mask |
A mask created from the fusion of the Sun's Mask and the Moon's Mask after reuniting Kafei and Anju.
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Giant's Mask |
A mask found within the Stone Tower.
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Odolwa's Remains |
A mask obtained after defeating Odolwa in the Woodfall Temple in the Southern Swamp.
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Goht's Remains |
A mask obtained after defeating Goth in the Snowhead Temple.
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Gyorg's Remains |
A mask obtained after defeating Gyorg in the Great Bay Temple.
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Twinmold's Remains |
A mask obtained after defeating Twinmold in the Stone Tower in Ikana Valley.
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Moon's Mask |
A mask created by Anju for her wedding with Kafei.
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Sun's Mask |
A mask created by Kafei for his wedding with Anju. It was stolen by Sakon but later recovered by Kafei and Link.
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Majora's Mask |
An ancient mask possessing evil powers that was once used in hexing rituals.
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Items
Like in most Zelda games, Link obtains many different items during his journey. These are as follows:
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Ocarina of Time |
A magical ocarina obtained by Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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Hero's Bow |
A bow of arrow capable of firing magical arrows.
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Fire Arrows |
Magical arrows infused with the element of fire. Obtained in Snowhead Temple.
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Ice Arrow |
Magical arrows infused with the element of ice. Obtained in the Great Bay Temple.
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Light Arrows |
Magical arrows infused with the element of light. Obtained in the Stone Tower.
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Bombs |
An explosive bomb. Obtained after purchasing a Bomb Bag in the Bomb Shop in Clock Town.
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Bombchu |
A mobile bomb that can climb up walls and roll across the ceiling.
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Deku Stick |
A stick from the stem of a Deku Baba.
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Deku Nut |
A powerful nut from a Deku Baba.
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Magic Bean |
A magical bean that can be obtained from the Bean Salesman.
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Powder Keg |
A powerful bomb that can only be wielded by Gorons.
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Pictograph Box |
A camera obtained upon visiting the Swamp Tourist Center after rescuing Koume.
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Lens of Truth |
A magical lens obtained within a cave atop Snowhead Mountain.
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Hookshot |
A powerful hook and chain that can be obtained within the Pirate's Fortress.
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Great Fairy's Sword |
A powerful sword granted to Link after he rescues the Great Fairy in Ikana Valley.
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Empty Bottle |
An empty bottle. There are multiple ones that can be obtained in a variety of different ways.
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Red Potion |
A magical potion that can be bought in shops.
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Green Potion |
A magical potion that can be bought in shops.
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Blue Potion |
A magical potion that can be bought in shops.
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Milk |
Milk that can be purchased at stores or received from a cow by playing Epona's Song.
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Chateau Romani |
A special milk for adults with inebriating effects. Can only be obtained under very specific conditions.
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Fairy |
A magical fairy that's been captured within a bottle.
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Spring Water |
Water that can be obtained from a variety of different sources.
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Hot Spring Water |
Water obtained from a hot spring.
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Magic Mushroom |
A strange mushroom that can be found in specific locations using the Mask of Scents.
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Fish |
A fish that can be found in most bodies of water.
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Bug |
A bug that can normally be found beneath small rocks.
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Poe Soul |
The soul of a Poe captured after its defeat.
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Big Poe Soul |
The soul of a Big Poe captured after its defeat.
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Deku Princess |
The Deku Princess stuffed into a bottle so that Link can transport her back to her father after completing the Woodfall Temple.
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Gold Dust |
Valuable gold dust obtained after Link completes the Goron Race.
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Seahorse |
A glowing seahorse caught in a bottle. Obtained from the Fisherman after giving him a photograph of a pirate.
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Zora Egg |
One of seven of Lulu's children. Rescued from either the Pirate's Fortress or the Great Bay.
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Bombers' Notebook |
A notebook that signifies that one is a member of the Bombers' Gang.
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Moon's Tear |
A tear-shaped jewel that fell from the Moon.
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Land Title Deed |
A deed to a Deku Salesman's flower. There exists different ones for Clock Town, the Southern Swamp, Snowhead, and Great Bay.
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Room Key |
A key to a hotel room in the Stock Pot Inn given to Link by Anju.
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Letter to Kafei |
A letter address to Kafei given to Link by Anju.
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Pendant of Memories |
A pendant belonging to Kafei that is given to Link to be shown to Anju.
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Special Delivery to Mama |
A special letter Kafei left addressed to his mother that Link obtains during the Anju and Kafei sidequest.
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