Zelda: TOTK’s Map May Be Hiding Another Secret Stone

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It appears that is hiding a Secret Stone in its map of Hyrule. Originally belonging to the Zonai, the artifacts greatly amplify the Sages’ magical abilities in . The seven known Secret Stones are mostly discovered in their corresponding ancient temples in , if not already in the possession of other characters. However, there is actually another way to see one of these mystical artifacts in .

The Secret Stones in can offer their owner great power, especially if swallowed (albeit at great personal cost). But they are also just one of many examples of the Japanese magatama being adapted into media. Shaped like a comma, these beads began as decorative jewelry in ancient times before gaining a large degree of spiritual and religious significance over time. ’s Amber and Dusk Relics are clearly magatama, and although Secret Stones lack the typical hole, their curved shape is unmistakable. Additionally, the Sheikah Eyes that decorate Secret Stones (indicating a connection to the origins of the Sheikah Tribe) could be an element inspired by this circular point.

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The Hyrule found in is incredibly vast, with its map split into three sections. But while there are many surprises to find in Hyrule, the world map hides an interesting secret of its own. By examining the arrangement of Shrines in the sky, the shape of a magatama (and Secret Stone) quickly becomes evident: the wide rounded end curves around Hebra, while the tail end stretches out over Akkala. It should be noted that the shape outlined is not perfect; the shrines do not fall in a single straight line, instead placed at apparently semi-random locations and intervals. Nevertheless, the overall