Gloom-Borne Illness
Side Adventure| Category | The Depths |
| Region | Zora's Domain |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Steps | 4 |
| Rewards | 4 |
Gloom-Borne Illness
Adventure Overview
King Dorephan of Zora's Domain has fallen gravely ill from Gloom exposure. The only cure is a rare mineral called Gloom's Approach — found only in the deepest parts of The Depths beneath the Zora region. Journey into the dark to find the cure and save the Zora king.
Prerequisites
Reach Zora's Domain
Speak with Prince Sidon about the king's illness
Rewards
King Dorephan recovers
Zora King's Gift (Lightscale Trident upgrade materials)
Zora Sapphire x3
Sidon's gratitude — hint about Water Temple location
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Diagnose the King
Visit King Dorephan in his hidden cave above Zora's Domain. He's been weakened by prolonged Gloom exposure from the Upheaval. A Zora healer explains the only cure: Gloom's Approach mineral from deep in the Depths.
2
Descend into the Lanayru Depths
Find the Zora's Domain chasm and descend into The Depths below Lanayru. The environment mirrors the surface Zora region but is dark, flooded in some areas, and filled with Gloom-infected aquatic enemies.
3
Find the Gloom Crystal
Navigate to the deepest section of the Lanayru Depths where a massive Gloom crystal formation glows a sickly purple. Defeat the Gloom Hands guarding it and break off a piece using a powerful weapon.
4
Return and Cure the King
Bring the Gloom's Approach mineral back to the Zora healer. She processes it into a curative elixir while you gather the secondary ingredients — 2 Sundelions and 1 Star Fragment. Administer the cure to King Dorephan.
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