The Spiritual Stones are important items in Ocarina of Time.[1] They are large, colorful gems containing mystical powers.
Uses and Location
As explained by Princess Zelda, the Spiritual Stones are required to open the Door of Time, which has sealed away the Master Sword in the Temple of Time.[2] When Link travels to Hyrule and meets Princess Zelda for the first time, she reveals that she had a dream that someone from the Forest in possession of the Kokiri's Emerald would come to meet her.[3][4] She also reveals that the races who protect these stones (Kokiri, Gorons, and Zoras) will only open their minds to those who know the melody of the Royal Family.[5]
During his quest to unlock the Sacred Realm and steal the Triforce, Ganondorf was denied the Spiritual Stones by each of their respective guardians.[6] In response, the Gerudo king cursed them all. In order to obtain the Spiritual Stones, Link, the Hero of Time, is required to free the guardians from Ganondorf's malevolence. Once all the Spiritual Stones are collected, Link must place them in the pedestal facing the Door of Time inside the Temple of Time. He must then play the "Song of Time" in order to open the door leading to the Master Sword resting on its own pedestal.
Kokiri's Emerald
The Kokiri's Emerald, the Spiritual Stone of the Forest, is protected by the Great Deku Tree within Kokiri Forest and is a treasure hidden by the Kokiri race. In order to obtain it, Link must destroy the parasite that had infested the Great Deku Tree, Queen Gohma. However, the Great Deku Tree unfortunately dies afterwards.
Goron's Ruby
The Goron's Ruby, the Spiritual Stone of Fire, is a treasure hidden by the Goron race. After Link defeats the evil creatures inside Dodongo's Cavern, specifically King Dodongo, the Gorons' source of food, he is given the stone by Darunia, the patriarch of the Gorons, which he calls Link his 'Sworn Brother' afterwards.
Zora's Sapphire
The Zora's Sapphire, the Spiritual Stone of Water, is a hidden treasure by the Zora race. It is obtained by saving Princess Ruto from Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly, but it can be seen prematurely within the Dungeon. After defeating Barinade which revives Lord Jabu-Jabu from the curse, the Zora princess falls in love with Link and gives him the Zora's Sapphire as a symbol of their engagement (although the hero is oblivious of Ruto's proposal), as it also serves as the so-called "Zora's Engagement Ring".
Non-Canon Appearances
Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)
Trivia
- In the Japanese version of the game, the Spiritual Stones are called Spiritual Jewel.
- The three Spiritual Stones are based on the emerald. ruby, and sapphire precious gemstones, hence their names.
- During development of Ocarina of Time, the Spiritual Stones would be inserted inside the Ocarina of Time in order to enter the Temple of Time.[7]
- The Kokiri's Emerald was called "Kokiri's Jade" in early screenshots of the game,[citation needed] which is a direct translation from its Japanese name.
- The Spiritual Stones when given to Link by the Great Deku Tree, Daruina, or Princess Ruto appear in a bright flash of colorful light before revealing themselves, giving the background a shade of its hue.
- The Spiritual Stones have a distinctive glittering sound as they appear on-screen.
- Coincidentally, the Spiritual Stones are each shaped in the form of the emblems of the respective races who own them, as well as the Mark of Nayru for the Zora's Sapphire.
- In Ocarina of Time 3D, the model of the Zora's Sapphire was changed to have its appearance based on its sprite rather than the official artwork.
Nomenclature
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | 精霊石 (Seirei Seki) (OoT) | Spiritual Jewel |
 | FrenchEU | Pierre Ancestrale (OoT)[8] | Ancestral Stone |
| This table was generated using translation pages. | |||
Gallery
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Artwork of the Kokiri's Emerald -
Artwork of the Goron's Ruby -
Artwork of the Zora's Sapphire -
The Kokiri's Emerald in Ocarina of Time -
The Goron's Ruby in Ocarina of Time -
The Zora's Sapphire in Ocarina of Time -
Kokiri's Emerald icon from Ocarina of Time -
Goron's Ruby icon from Ocarina of Time -
Zora's Sapphire icon from Ocarina of Time -
The Kokiri's Emerald obtained in Ocarina of Time -
The Goron's Ruby obtained in Ocarina of Time -
The Zora's Sapphire obtained in Ocarina of Time -
Princess Ruto doing the iconic "get item" act with her Spiritual Stone in Ocarina of Time -
The Spiritual Stones on their pedestal in the Temple of Time -
The Kokiri's Emerald from Ocarina of Time 3D -
The Goron's Ruby from Ocarina of Time 3D -
The Zora's Sapphire from Ocarina of Time 3D
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 126
- ↑ "That's right... The Temple of Time is the entrance through which you can enter the Sacred Realm from our world. But the entrance is sealed with a stone wall called the Door of Time. And, in order to open the door, it is said that you need to collect three Spiritual Stones." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "...You wouldn't happen to have... the Spiritual Stone of the Forest, would you?! That green and shining stone..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "The light turned into a figure holding a green and shining stone, followed by a fairy... I know this is a prophecy that someone would come from the forest... Yes, I thought you might be the one..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "The Spiritual Stone... You finally found it! It is said that the races that hold the Spiritual Stones open their minds only to one who knows the melody of the Royal Family. But you already know that, don't you?" — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "All this trouble must have been caused by that Gerudo thief, Ganondorf! He said, "Give me the Spiritual Stone! Only then will I open the cave for you!"" — Darunia (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "Just as the subtitle of the game suggests, this is important for going to the "Tower of Time." If you go inside, Ocarina must have the three soul stones inserted." —Shigeru Miyamoto (The Z-Files)
- ↑ "Vous recevez l'Emeraude Kokiri! Cette Pierre Ancestrale de la forêt vous est confiée par le vénérable Arbre Mojo." — N/A (Ocarina of Time)