Ocarina of Time: Gossip Stones

Gossip Stones

The mysterious Gossip Stones are littered throughout many areas in Hyrule. Based up their markings, the near-extinct Sheikah placed them everywhere, but their numerous positions at areas such as the Lost Woods makes one wonder how they survived to place the Stones in such out-of-the-way locations.

Applying various items onto the Gossip Stones has varying effects. Some are good, others are just plain weird!

Strike them with the Sword for the current time.
Use a Bomb or Bombchu to blow them into space.
Attack them with magic to see them spin and stretch, before returning to their original form.
Hit them with the Hammer to pound them into the ground, only to pop back up again.
Play them Zelda's Lullaby, Epona's Song or the Song of Time to reveal a fairy you can catch in a bottle.
If you play a stone the Song of Storms, they'll relenquish a large fairy. This fairy will fully replenish both Life and Magic Meters, but cannot be caught in a bottle.

If you have the Mask of Truth from the Happy Mask Shop, you will be able to talk to the Gossip Stones. The information they yield can give you a hint about the game or just give you a nice tidbit of information about the land of Hyrule. Here are the locations for all of the Gossip Stones, including the messages they give.

THE LOST WOODS
Kokiri Forest
Near Lost Woods entrance: They say that the small holes in the ground make perfect breeding ground for bugs.
In grotto near Lost Woods entrance: They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion.
Left of Deku Tree: They say that Kokiri are always followed by small fairies.
Right of Deku Tree; climb roots then then jump down: They say that one Kokiri has left the forest, and he is still alive!

The Lost Woods
Near bridge to Hyrule Field: They say when non-fairy folk enter the Lost Woods, they become monsters!
In grotto near Goron City warp: They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion.

Sacred Forest Meadow
Near Forest Temple: They say it's possible to find 100 Gold Skulltula throughout Hyrule.
On top of the maze:

They say that the strange owl, Kaepora Gaobora, may look big and heavy, but its character is rather light-hearted.
They say that the owl named Kaebora Gaebora is the reincarnation of an ancient sage.

HYRULE FIELD
In grotto near Hyrule Town entrance: They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion.
In grotto near Gerudo Valley: They say that there is a switch that can only you can only activate by using the Spin Attack.
In grotto near Lake Hylia: They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion.

HYRULE TOWN
Near Temple of Time:

They say that Malon set the original record for the obstacle course at Lon Lon Ranch.
They say that Malon of Lon Lon Ranch hopes a knight in shining armour will come and sweep her off her feet one day.
They say that it is against the rules to use glasses at the Treasure Chest Shop in Hyrule Town Market.
They say that Gerudos sometimes come to Hyrule Town Market looking for boyfriends.

HYRULE CASTLE
At the top of the vines: They say if you get to close to a butterfly while holding a Deku Stick in your hands, something good will happen.
Near the moat: They say that contrary to her elegant image, Princess Zelda of Hyrule Castle is, in fact, a tomboy!
In grotto near moat: They say that you can find something new in dungeons that you have already finished.

KAKARIKO VILLAGE
Village Centre
In grotto behind Potion Shop: They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion.

Graveyard
Near Shadow Temple: They say that there is a secret near a tree in Kakariko Villiage.

DEATH MOUNTAIN
Death Mountain Trail
On ledge past falling rocks: They say that Biggoron's Sword is super sharp and will never break.
In grotto near Goron City entrance: They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion.

Dodongo's Cavern
Behind weak wall in first room: They say that the Gerudos worship Ganondorf almost like a god.

Goron City
Boulder maze: They say that there is a secret around the entrance to Gerudo Valley.
Medigoron's store: They say that Ganondorf is not satisfied with ruling only the Gerudo and aims to conquer all of Hyrule!

Death Mountain Crater
In grotto near Trail entrance: They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion.
Right of Trail entrance; go up the wooden plank and bomb weak wall: They say that Medigoron didn't think about his size, so his store is really cramped.

ZORA'S DOMAIN
Zora's River
In hidden grotto: They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion.
Near waterfall: They say that Princess Zelda's nanny is actually one of the Sheikah, whom many thought had died out.
Atop cliffs: They say that there is a man who can always be found running in Hyrule Field.

Zora's Domain
In front of King Zora: They say that players who select the "HOLD" opetion for Z-TARGETING are the real "Zelda players"!

Zora's Fountain
In south-east corner: They say you can swim faster by continuously pressing B.
Near Lord Jabu-Jabu: They say that there is a secret near the lone tree which is not far from the river in the northwest part of Hyrule Field.

LAKE HYLIA
Near stream coming from Gerudo Valley: They say that there is a secret on the road which leads to Lake Hylia.

GERUDO VALLEY
On lower ledge, towards waterfall: They say that the thief named Nabooru, who haunts this area, is a Gerudo.

DESERT COLOSSUS
In south-west corner: They say that the treasure you earn in the Gerudo Training Ground is not as great as you would expect, given its difficulty!

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