Termina

Termina is a fictional land from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. It is most commonly said to be an alternative dimension to the Kingdom of Hyrule.

Contents

1 Geography of Termina 1.1 Physical Geography 1.2 Terminan Geography 2 Areas of Termina 2.1 Clock Town 2.2 Termina Field 2.3 Snowhead Mountains 2.4 Southern Swamp 2.5 Great Bay 2.6 Ikana Valley 3 Races (Terminians) and Government 3.1 Terminans 3.2 Deku Scrubs 3.3 Gorons 3.4 Zoras 3.5 Gerudo Pirates 3.6 Ikana and its people 3.7 Mysterious Entities 4 Legends 4.1 Festival of Time 4.2 The 4 Guardians

Geography of Termina

Physical Geography

Termina is an unusual land. It's not a kingdom but more like a country, with its capital being the lively Clock Town, located in the Middle of the Country. The landscape is very different from one area to another. Immediately to the West of Clock Town is the Great Bay, which is home to a small laboratory on a platform slightly out to sea, as well as the Gerudo Pirates, who have their Fortress there. To the north of Clock Town are the mountains, there lies the Highest point of Termina, Snowhead. South of Clock Town, the Southern Swamps are located, and to the east of Clock Town is the Lost Kingdom of Ikana.

Terminan Geography

Terminan activity in Termina is concentrated in the huge town that is Clock Town, but there isn't any evidence of farming, so it may be possible that the food Terminans get comes from the sea. Terminans live mainly in Clock Town and and only a few people live elsewhere, such as Romani and Cremia, who live on Romani Ranch, to the South-West of Clock Town. Gorons live in the mountains to the north, Zoras live on the sea to the west, and Dekus live in the swamps of the south. There does not seem to be one ruling race, but each race's home is like a City-State, each with its own government system and traditions.

Areas of Termina

Clock Town

Clock Town is the apparent center of Terminian affairs, geologically located in the exact middle of the land. Inhabited mostly by Terminans, Clock Town is divided into 5 sub-sections: North, East, West and South, as well as an area known as The Laundry Pool. East Clock Town consists of a few games as well as an inn and a "Milk Bar". The bulk of East Clock Town's area is taken up by the "Clock Town Inn," a 24-hour a day operational hotel sporting a large bell. It is also home to the entrance of the hideout for a secret society known as the "Bombers". North Clock Town consists of a large park which takes up the entire area, expect for a small Fairy Shrine in a corner. There are always children playing in the park and there are occasional sightings of a Keaton. West Clock Town is the city's main commercial center. It includes various stores, some of which are of a questionable legal status. West Clock Town is also where one can find the local post office and bank, as well as a lottery. South Clock Town is the town's main hub. It is connected to all four of the other sections of the city and to the outside world. Every year, the Festival of Time occurs in South Clock Town, making it a cultural center. A large clock tower is in the center of South Clock Town, hence the name "Clock Town."

Termina Field

Termina Field is a large mainly treeless area that encircles Clock Town and borders Termina's various mountains, valleys and bodies of water. A system of roads spanning the field connects Clock Town with the other regions of Termina, including Snowhead, Great Bay, Ikana Valley and Woodfall. Although vegetated mostly by various grasses, Termina Field is far from topographically featureless. Many species of animal life populate the area, chiefly Chu-Chus. Termina Field is the perfect place for a horse ride.

Snowhead Mountains

The Snowhead Mountains are the pinnacle of height in Termina. Snowhead is home to the Goron race, who have made a city on the snowy slopes. The Goron city includes the main chamber- a huge place of meeting for the Gorons that takes up much of the city. Inside you will find a shop that sells assorted goods, and a chamber in which the Elder's son lives. Other places in the city include a Powder Keg shop and a Goron Shrine. Outside the borders of the city lies the Mountain Smithy, a quaint chalet with two smiths that will improve your sword for a price. Next to the Smithy, high on a cliff is the final resting place of the great Darmani, with a hot spring that provides warmth in the bitter cold of Snowhead. The Goron's temple is Snowhead Temple, a huge peak in the mountain range surrounded by a huge chasm. Snowhead Temple is where the bitter, endless winter stems from, which is torturing the Gorons.

Southern Swamp

Southern Swamp is a lush swamp in Southern Termina. Southern Swamp is very aquatic and lush, and it has an abundance of wildlife. Southern Swamp's chief species are the Deku Scrubs. who have a palace nestled deep in the Swamp, near Woodfall. Woodfall is the Deku Scrubs temple of worship, and is the root of the poison leaking into the swamp waterways. There are places in which Terminians live, and their businesses are high on platforms. One is the Swamp Tourist Center, where you can get a boat tour of the swamp, and the other is the Magic Hag's Potion Shop,where a number of helpful potions are sold. Other areas of interest include the Woods of Mystery, a maze like wood which is very much like the Lost Woods in Ocarina of Time, and the Swamp Shooting Gallery, in which you can test your skills with your bow.

Great Bay

Termina's large coastline, Great Bay is a peaceful and serene setting. As you enter, you will find a nice beach, with a fisherman's hut on the shore, and kayak- like boats on the sands. Outside of the beach on the water rests the Marine Research Lab, a odd looking place with ship- like windows and a large hook on the roof. Here you will find the marine researcher, who is well informed on the plight of the Zora. North in the bay lies the Gerudo Pirate fortress, which has top- notch security, as is very difficult to enter. Down the beach, and through a cave, is an extension of the beach. Above the waterfall is a catchment where two beavers live, further up the river that leads to the waterfall is their dam where they make their home. Swim down in the ocean in this area and you will gain entry into Zora Hall, the main chamber for the Zora, and the home of its band, the Indigo- gos. Even farther out shore is Pinnacle Rock, a murky place teeming with huge sea snakes, and further still the Great Bay Temple, home of Gyorg, and the stem of the murkiness and heat in the ocean that is preventing the Zora from hatching their eggs.

Ikana Valley

Ikana Valley is a desolate and forlorn area of Termina, where only the dead can call home. Ikana has a large river flowing through it, which leads to Southern Swamp if you follow it. The Ancient Castle of Ikana can be easily seen, but its main gate is closed forever. Along the river you can find the Music Box House, a strange dwelling with a waterwheel that makes the music playing in the house run. Also near the the river is Sakon's Hideout, a seemingly impenetrable cave that Sakon hides all of his stolen goods. Further up the hill, you can spot the gigantic Stone Tower, a rock stronghold that dwarfs above everything else. A deep well delves deep into the chilling underworld of Ikana. Near this is a cave full of water, where the river's source originates. Clearly Ikana is not a place of beauty, but one of death and evil memories.

Races (Terminians) and Government

Terminans

Identical to Hylians in Hyrule, yet totally different. Since in this alternate universe, the dominant race (being humanoid creatures) evolved with the same genetic traits, i.e. long ears and pale Caucasian skin. Yet only the Hylians are blessed by the gods with magical skills, etc. The Terminans, as the collective race of those who inhabit Clock Town are called, are technologically more advanced than the Hylians, but have lost the sense of religion that is felt in Hyrule, resorting to paganism and legends of guardians. The Terminans are friendly in nature.

Deku Scrubs

In Termina, the Deku Scrubs are far more advanced than Hyrulean Deku Scrubs, and they have a distinct culture and religion. They are run by monarchy, and their sacred temple is the Woodfall Temple, which only Deku Scrubs can access without magic. The Deku and the monkeys of Southern Swamp are hostile towards one another, and it is said that a monkey kidnapped the Deku Princess. The Deku are lead by a king with a large hat and very poor judgement.

Gorons

The Terminian Gorons are very different from the Hyrulean ones. The Hyrulean Gorons live on the active, and therefore hot, volcano, Death Mountain, while the Terminian Gorons live in Snowhead Mountains, where they experience seasonal variations, including extreme cold. During Link's visit to Termina, the climate of the Gorons' habitat is severely affected as the Moon looms ever closer. Terminian Gorons are a tribe "ruled" by a tribe elder, just like their Hyrulean counterparts.

Zoras

The Zoras of Termina live in the Great Bay Region. In Termina, Zoras are more open than Hyrulean Zoras, and they will leave their home to travel, which is easily shown by a very popular Zora band called The Indigo-Go's, that like to play in Clock Town and other densely populated areas. They also live in saltwater, unlike the freshwater-inhabiting Zoras of Hyrule, raising the question of whether or not they are two different species. Zoras are born from eggs, which must be kept in water at a certain temperature and kept together if they are to survive. Zora children are born without legs or arms, meaning they might go through an amphibian-esque metamorphosis. Unlike the other species, Zoras do not seem have a central government or even any government at all.

Gerudo Pirates

The Gerudo Pirates are apparently the alternate universe version of the Gerudo race of Hyrule, of which Ganondorf the king of thieves descends of. Little is known about the history of the Terminian Gerudos, but it appears that, like the Hylian Gerudos, the race is either primarily or entirely female. The Gerudo Pirates inhabit a large fortress in the Great Bay Area. The hero of time, Link, comes across the Gerudos after they steal the "Indigo-Go's" lead singer Lulu's eggs. Little is known about the Gerudo's dealings, but it is apparent that they are technologically advance with things such as motorboats and cannons, and have in interest in research, as seen from the myriad of specimens they house in tanks.

Ikana and its people

While it is unknown if they are another race, they are a civilization that died out due to a long history of war that was located in eastern Termina.The two ancient races of Ikana, the Ikana and the Garo ninjas, have a bloody past between them. The Ikana were lead by Igos Du Ikana, who now sits on his crumbling throne in the Ancient Castle of Ikana. Their ruins are explored by Link in order to free the fourth giant in the evil guardian mask of Twinmold. Now a wasteland haunted by vengeful spirits, virtually the only living people there are the researcher of the paranormal, and his daughter Pam, as well as the grave keeper, Dampé. Tingle also stops by occasionally to peddle the usual map or two.

Mysterious Entities

There are a few other entities in Termina that used to be alive, but have long since perished. An example of this is the mysterious ghost dancer, Kamaro, who dances every night at midnight on the large mushroom-like objects just to the North of Clock Town in Termina Field, waiting for somebody to pass on his legacy which he was never able to complete. Other than that his past is shrouded in mystery.

Legends

Festival of Time

a.k.a. Carnival of Time, this is a festival central in the Termin(i)an calendar. On this day, people wear handmade masks for good luck and walk along a walkway from the festival tower to the Clock Tower, where they sing an ancient song to the gods to wish for a good harvest and luck in the year to come. It is said that if a couple dedicate two masks to the sun and the moon and get married on this day, their marriage will be a prosperous and happy one. Told by Anju's Grandmother.

The 4 Guardians

Also told by Anju's Grandmother, this is about the history of Termina and the dissolution of the one race into four different races. It also tells a story about the skull kid.