Messages from an Ancient Era
Side Adventure
CategoryGeoglyphs & Memories
RegionHyrule Castle
DifficultyMedium
Steps4
Rewards2

Messages from an Ancient Era

Geoglyphs & Memories
Hyrule Castle
Difficulty: Medium
4 Steps

Adventure Overview

After collecting all Dragon's Tears, Impa deciphers ancient stone tablets that reveal additional context about the Zonai civilization and their connection to the geoglyphs. This final lore quest ties together the history of the Zonai, the founding of Hyrule, and the Imprisoning War.

Prerequisites

Complete all 12 Dragon's Tears

Speak with Impa again

Rewards

Complete Zonai lore understanding

Forgotten Temple fully explored

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1

Return to Impa

After viewing all 12 Dragon's Tears memories, return to Impa at New Serenne Stable. She has made a breakthrough in her research.

2

Discuss the Findings

Impa explains the connection between the geoglyphs and the Zonai civilization. The geoglyphs were created by Zelda herself as messages across time.

3

Visit the Forgotten Temple

Travel to the Forgotten Temple in the Tanagar Canyon. Inside, ancient murals depict the same events you witnessed in the memories.

4

Complete the Investigation

Examine all the murals and stone tablets in the temple to piece together the complete history of the Imprisoning War and Zelda's sacrifice.

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