When Link first arrives in Kakariko Village in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, players may notice the ancient Sheikah artifact that Paya cares for in Impa’s home. While this artifact doesn’t seem to have much use to the player at first, it plays a crucial role in "The Stolen Heirloom" shrine quest, as it happens to be the heirloom that gets stolen.
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