Chambers of Insight

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Chambers of Insight
The Chambers of Insight from the overworld
Game(s)	Four Swords
Inhabitant(s)	Stray Fairies
Item(s)	Bombs Boomerang Gnat Hat Magnetic Glove Roc's Cape Shield

Chambers of Insight is a practice stage in Four Swords. The stage features various areas to practice with the game's many items as well as earn the different techniques that will be needed to complete each level and to defeat certain enemies. Throughout the stage are Stray Fairies that will give the Links tips on how to complete their adventure.^[1] All of the Links must stand on the warp zones to be transported to the training area they wish to go to.^[2] In the middle of the chamber is a test that the Links can take to prove the skills they have learned.^[3] The mini-boss that must be defeated at the end is an Ice Wizzrobe.

The Chambers of Insight can be exited at any time by standing on the warp zones in the southern portion.^[4]

Contents 1 Overview 1.1 First Warp Zone 1.1.1 Techniques Learned 1.2 Second Warp Zone 1.2.1 Techniques Learned 1.3 Item Warp Zones 1.3.1 Magnetic Glove Warp Zone 1.3.2 Roc's Cape Warp Zone 1.3.3 Bomb Warp Zone 1.3.4 Boomerang Warp Zone 1.3.5 Pegasus Shoes Warp Zone 1.3.6 Bow Warp Zone 1.4 Enemies 1.5 Items 2 Trivia 3 Gallery 4 References

Overview

First Warp Zone

The First Warp Zone of the Chambers of Insight teaches the Links about the basic techniques of gameplay, such as gathering Rupees and pressing switches to open doors.

Techniques Learned

• The Rupees gathered are pooled in a single wallet.^[5]
  • If a Link dies, he can be revived for 50 Rupees, although the cost will increase each time a Link fails.^[6]
  • The Link that gathers the most Rupees will be acknowledged as the greatest hero by the Stray Fairies.^[7]
• The three different types of Mystical Seeds: Armor Seed, Razor Seed, Pegasus Seed.^[8]
  • Armor Seeds increase defense.
  • Razor Seeds increase offense.
  • Pegasus Seeds increase speed.
• A switch must be pressed by a Link to move traps or stones.^[9]
• Blocks can be moved by pressing the Control Pad in the direction the Links wish to move the block.^[10]
  • Big blocks can only be moved when everyone cooperates.^[11]
• When four Rupee Shards are collected, they combine to form a giant Rupee worth 500 Rupees.^[12]
• Torches can be lit up when two Links strike their swords together.^[13]
• Doors can sometimes open if all Links step on switches at the same time. If there are not enough people, statues can be placed on the remaining switches.^[14]
  • Some switches will require that all Links step on them to successfully press them down.^[15]
• Locked blocks can be opened with a Small Key.^[16]
• Once the Links enter deep water, they can only climb out of it by going into nearby shallow water.^[17]
  • In deep water, the Links can press A to swim and B to dive.^[18]
• Link can swim against currents but not rapids.^[19]
• Striking their swords against cracked walls can cause them to break down.^[20]
• Link can trade items by pressing A next to the item pedestal.^[21]
• The Gnat Hat shrinks Link down into the size of a gnat. This allows him to go through tiny holes.^[22][23]
• There are some colored platforms which only the same-colored Link can go through; anyone else will fall through.^[24]
  • Some colored tiles can only be seen by the same-colored Link, although others that cannot see them can also walk across them.^[25]
• A special platform moves in the direction of the arrow that the Links stand on. A switch beside the platform recalls it to the beginning.^[26]
• Getting all the balls on the floor into a hole in the wall yields Rupee rewards.^[27]
• A bonus can be received depending on how fast a dungeon is cleared. The less time it takes, the bigger the Rupee bonus will be.^[28]

Second Warp Zone

The Second Warp Zone is much shorter than the first. It teaches how to lift rocks, press big switches, and how to defeat certain enemies, such as Nokkun, Bob-omb, and Hikkun.

Techniques Learned

• Rocks, grass, and pats can be lifted by pressing the R Button.^[29]
  • Big rocks can be lifted by having all Links combine their might.^[30]
  • Companions can lift one another to throw them across gaps.^[31]
• Hikkuns are defeated by stunning them first and then having two Links pull from each side of the helmet.^[32]
• Bob-ombs can be lifted and thrown into fire to defeat them.^[33]
• Levers are pulled by grabbing them with the R Button and then pressing the control pad in the opposite direction.^[34]
  • Statues can also be pulled using the same technique.^[35]
• Nokkuns are left defenseless without their shells when thrown across a room.^[36]
• Blue Crystals must be be picked up from their pedestal and carried them over to another pedestal. Upon doing so, certain devices will activate, such as a door opening to allow access to the next area. If Link drops a crystal and it shatters, he must start over again.^[37]

Item Warp Zones

In the northern portion of the chamber are warp zones that teach the Links how to use each of the items appearing in the game. They are also taught how to take advantage of their unique abilities and use them to solve various puzzles.

Magnetic Glove Warp Zone

• Link can pull or repel himself from Magnetic blocks. They are different from other blocks in that they are orange and are marked with a plus (+) sign, indicating their polarity.^[38]
  • The power of repulsion can be used to cross over gaps.^[39]
  • It can also be used to pull one of the other Links toward the glove.^[40]
• The polarity of the magnet can be changed by pressing the A Button.^[41]
• Helmasaurs cannot be defeated unless the Magnetic Glove is used against them.^[42]
• The Magnetic Glove can be used to pull companions along even if there is a wall between them. Link can walk even as he draws his companion to him.^[43]

Roc's Cape Warp Zone

• Link can jump with the Roc's Cape by pressing the A Button. Holding the button will make him jump further.^[44]
• Link can jump through special gates or jump down through it.^[45]

Bomb Warp Zone

• To take out a Bomb, the A Button must be pressed, then pressed again to throw it.^[46]
  • By pressing the A Button after the Bomb has fallen to the ground, it will blow up.^[47]
• Bombs can be used to destroy cracked blocks or walls.^[48]
  • Some walls that do not have cracks can also be blown open. Holding the B Button and then going up to tap the wall with the sword will yield a different noise than usual.^[49]
• Bombs can be thrown over low walls to blow things that are on the other side.^[50][51]
• Switches can also be hit with bombs.^[52]

Boomerang Warp Zone

• The Boomerang can be used to retrieve items that are out of reach as well as activate switches from a distance.^[53]

Pegasus Shoes Warp Zone

• Link can run quickly with the Pegasus Shoes by holding the A Button.^[54]
  • The young hero can even push his other companions if they are standing in a line.^[55]
  • Link can easily run up slippery slopes.^[56]
• Certain "rubbery" objects can be destroyed by running into them with the Pegasus Shoes.^[57]

Bow Warp Zone

• The Bow can be powered up by holding the A Button.^[58]
• Some switches can only be activated when shot with an arrow. Moreover, it might be necessary to shoot all of the switches simultaneously.^[59]

Enemies

Sprite		Name
		Ball and Chain Soldier
		Bob-omb
		Gel and Zol
		Helmasaur
		Hikkun
		Nokkun
		Rope
		Spiked Beetle

Items

Sprite		Name
		Bombs
		Boomerang
		Gnat Hat
		Bow
		Magnetic Glove
		Roc's Cape
		Pegasus Boots
		Shield

Trivia

• Symbols that resemble Jabber Nuts from The Minish Cap appear on the warp pads in the Chambers of Insight. The symbols also slightly resemble the head of a Stray Fairy.
• The instruction manual contains a screenshot of the Stage Select which reads "Caves of Insight".

Gallery

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  The Magnetic Glove Item Warp Zone

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  The Roc's Cape Item Warp Zone

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  The Bomb Item Warp Zone

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  The Boomerang Item Warp Zone

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  The Pegasus Shoes Item Warp Zone

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  The Bow Item Warp Zone

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
French		Temple du Savoir

References