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#40 Gate to the Third Trial
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Go to the Volcano ascent point in Eldin Volcano. Look for Blue Butterflies near the blue tiled floor. Equip the Goddess Harp and strum. Fi will appear. She is above a medallion that has a pulsing ring. Strum to the beat of the ring. A nice cut scene takes place. Fi tells Link to thrust his sword into the center of the mark. Do so and the area transforms. Fi calls to Link and tells him that she can not follow, as he is only here as a spirit. She tells Link this is "Din’s Silent Realm" and it will test his power. As before, Link receives a spirit vessel. He must collect 15.
The task is not all that difficult. Link must be aware of several types of guardians and alarms. The "Flying Sky Watchers" hover overhead casting a bright light. If Link is caught in the light, all the guardians will be alerted. The "Earth Watchers" are stationary, but if Link gets too close they too will set off the alarm. There is a liquid called "Waking Water". If Link touches the water the guardians will be alerted.
One of the spirits is on a column surrounded by lava. The only way to get to it is by tightrope. Another spirit is on a vine-covered wall above lava. On a rock is another tear. It is accessible only by stepping stones. Another is just out of reach in the air. The only way to get it is to swing from a rope hung from a dead tree. Another is at the very top of a plateau that can only be reached by geysers. When all the spirits are collected, return them to the medallion and Link will receive the "Fireshield Earrings". These allow Link to travel in very hot areas. Link returns to the real world and Fi appears to congratulate him. She tells Link that the Fireshield Earrings are one of the Sacred Gifts.
