The Sanctum (BotW | TotK) is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] This place served as the Throne Room of Hyrule Castle and is notably where Princess Zelda contained Calamity Ganon for a whole century.
Features and Overview
The Sanctum is the highest structure in Hyrule Castle. On Link's Map, it is marked as the location of Calamity Ganon.
Leaves with Fairy Dust can be found at the end of the spire on top of the Sanctum. When Link interacts with them, a Korok will appear and give him a Korok Seed.[2]
Bell Tower
The Bell Tower is the highest level of the Sanctum, and it features a large bell.[3]
Champions' Hall
Champions' Hall is located on the second floor of the Sanctum. The top of Ganon's Cocoon can be accessed from this location.
Sanctum Observation Room
The Sanctum Observation Room is the third level of the Sanctum, created with the purpose of viewing Central Hyrule.[4]
Throne Room
The Throne Room makes up the first floor of the Sanctum. It is where Princess Zelda has been holding back Calamity Ganon for the past 100 years, and it is also the location of his Cocoon.[4] Entering this room will initiate Link's battle against Ganon.
Nomenclature
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | 本丸 (Honmaru) | Main Compound |
 | SpanishLA | Bastión central[5] | Central Bastion |
| This table was generated using translation pages. | |||
Gallery
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The Korok found on top of the Sanctum
See Also
References
- ↑ "Sanctum" — Map (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Yahaha! You found me!" — Korok (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 252
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 253
- ↑ "Bastión central" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)