Template:Place The Deku Shrine is a location in Majora's Mask.
Features and Overview
The Shrine is located on the west side of the Deku Palace. The entrance, however, is initially blocked by a Big Octo; therefore, it is not until Odolwa is defeated in the Woodfall Temple and the Southern Swamp's waters return to their normal state that Link can enter it. The Deku Butler appears here after Link brings the Deku Princess back to the Palace and, as thanks, tells the young hero that a reward awaits him at the end of the Shrine. As the Butler guides Link, a race begins.
Minigame Rules
The inner part of the Deku Shrine is a labyrinth full of traps and dead-ends, along with a large amount of Mad Scrubs that do not attack Link. Here, Link must "race" the Deku Butler by keeping up with him until the end of the obstacle course. If Link falls too far behind, the doors connecting the Shrine's different segments will begin to close until Link is trapped within, rendering him unable to catch up. The minigame is also failed by falling into a chasm at any point along the way. Masks such as the Bunny Hood or the Deku Mask will increase Link's speed, thus making the race easier.
If Link succeeds and reaches the end of the Deku Shrine, the Deku Butler will reward him with the Mask of Scents and apologize for trying too hard to outrun him.[1] The only way to exit the Shrine is through a magic portal that appears alongside the Butler immediately after being granted the Mask.
In Majora's Mask 3D, if Link reaches the end of the Deku Shrine in another cycle after getting the Mask of Scents, the Deku Butler will give him a Fishing Hole Pass.[2]
Trivia
- The Deku Shrine can be entered without clearing the Woodfall Temple if Deku Link stands on the Lily Pad closest to the entrance, removes the Deku Mask, and shoots the Big Octo with an Arrow. The Lily Pad will sink under Link's weight, so this must be done quickly. However, the Deku Butler will not be in the Shrine to race Link, so he cannot proceed past the first room.
Etymology
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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Japanese | デクナッツのほこら (Dekunattsu no Hokora) | Deku Nuts Shrine |
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French | Autel Mojo | Mojo Altar |
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FrenchCA | Sanctuaire mojo Template:ExpGame | |
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German | Deku-Schrein | Deku Shrine |
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SpanishEU | Santuario Deku | Deku Sanctuary |
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SpanishLA | Santuario deku Template:ExpGame | Deku sanctuary |
Gallery
- Dekushrine.jpg
The Deku Shrine in Majora's Mask
The entrance
Corridor lit by blue flames
Platforms moving along a stream
Labyrinth of fire
The deep chasm
Fiery platforms
The shrine's end
References
- ↑ "I am afraid I may have tried too hard to outrun you. As old as I am, I am still a fast competitor. Just like when I raced my son... Please forgive my rudeness." — Deku Butler (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Well done, Link! Now, here is the item I promised. Please accept it." — Deku Butler (Majora's Mask 3D)
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