The Dark World

"Dear Zelda,

Beaten but unfazed from yesterday, I continued on to the next maiden. The hammer I got in the Dark Palace opens up the south part of Hyrule. In our world, a small lake lies here. But in the Dark World, it’s the Swamp Temple.

The entrance is linked to our world, so I needed to drain the water around our temple. Inside the Dark World’s version are a series of locks and dams, blocking or leading me forward. Nothing inside is scary, which is a welcome sight. I got a little wet, but nothing I couldn’t handle. You’re trapped somewhere, so this is hardly a trial on my side. I felled the boss at the end in one shot. Maybe I am the hero? Inside was a hookshot. I used it to take the monster's shield from him, leaving him vulnerable to the Master Sword’s power.

The next location was in the Lost Woods. The dungeon has multiple entrances on the forest floor, all of which I needed to use. This isn’t the most labyrinthine location, but backtracking through the place as many times as needed was a pain. Inside was a Fire Rod. Your hero is a fire mage, now! In the northwest corner of the forest is a dead tree blocking the way to Mothula. Mothrula flies over a battlefield with shifting platforms and moving spike blocks. But I’m fleet of foot, so it’s no big deal. Zelda, the maidens have been telling me about the history of these worlds. They tell me legends of the Triforce and my Hyruleian Knights ancestry. I’m starting to believe it.

The last thing I managed to do tonight was the Village of Outcasts temple. A city filled with thieves hides a terrible secret. Where the Cukoo statue is in the Light World is lies the entrance to the palace. It’s oddly straightforward but filled with its own mess of mobs and traps. I found a new strength item, the Titans Glove, which makes me even stronger than before. Let me know if you need anything moved when this is over. I can handle it! But, um, that’s not all. There was a girl, you see. I thought she was the fourths maiden. I should have listened to you. I’m sorry. She asked me for aid in leaving the dungeon but didn’t seem to want to go. You know me and my weakness towards pretty women, and I fell into her trap. I brought her to a moonlight filled out room, where she revealed her true form. Blind. I thought Blind was in the east, but here he is, all three heads of him. He spits fire at every opportunity. I am not good in situations when I’m blindsided, am I? I once again had to rely on the Great Fairy. Zelda, I’m sorry I wasn't loyal...

I’m not feeling up to snuff anymore. I need to get stronger. I will get stronger. I’ll see you soon.

-Link

PS: A man from our world was lost told me about him and ocarina. I managed to find the boy in the Dark World and his instrument and gave him a proper farewell. The ocarina makes beautiful music. I kinda want to play it for one soon."

Fast travel is great! We may be finishing this in two more days. I was hoping this would be a quick playthrough, but this may be too fast. :D