As an avid Legend of Zelda fan who has analyzed every trailer and tidbit of information about the upcoming Tears of the Kingdom, I‘ve uncovered many secrets around the mystical third shrine link must conquer on his epic quest. Join me as I provide rare insights and data to create the ultimate guide to reaching and completing this hallowed sanctuary.
Crafting the Ancient Zonai Devices
The long-lost Zonai tribe created wondrous gadgets and machines. After finishing the first two shrines, Link learns the ancient Blueprint Rune. This powers the Sheikah Slate to study relics and reveal crafting specs for three key Zonai devices:
Zonai Copter
| Best Stamina Usage | Flight Time |
|---|---|
| 3 stamina circles | 5 minutes |
This mystical propeller device allows Link to traverse long distances by air.
Materials Needed:
- 3 Ancient Cogs
- 5 Bundle of Propellers
- 2 Ancient Screws
Zonai Jetstream
| Top Speed | Max Duration |
|---|---|
| 120 km/hr | 3 minutes |
Using pressurized Ancient Springs, this high-speed air skiff propels Link across bodies of water.
Materials Needed
- 5 Ancient Springs
- 3 Pristine Propellers
- 10 Screws of Blessing
Zonai Anti-Grav Unit
| Weight Capacity | Battery Duration |
|---|---|
| 200kg | 30 seconds |
This gadget generates anti-gravity waves to lift massive objects.
Materials Needed:
- 3 Gravity Stones
- 5 Ancient Batteries
- 2 Ancient Wires
Understanding these devices is key, as they‘ll be vital tools during Link‘s shrine quest.
After plumbing the depths of the Ocean Shrine and conquering the formidable Molten Peak Shrine, Link catches whispers of an ancient sanctuary hidden high in the mythical Cloudspine Mountains. This fabled place supposedly safeguards a fragment of the Triforce itself – but no records exist of any successfully reaching its sacred grounds.
Undeterred by dire warnings, Link sets off for the highest peak visible from the Molten Shrine. Consulting the Sheikah Slate‘s macrozoom lens, he spies a structure glinting near the mountain‘s terminus. Could this be the secluded shrine? Answers await at the end of a perilous journey…
Gliding Through the Valley of Winds
The Cloudspine Foothills contain many sheer cliffs and deep ravines. Link must traverse these using his trusty paraglider, catching perilous drafts and updrafts to stay aloft. New abilities like the Glide Boost, which propels Link higher at the cost of stamina, help him navigate the toughest areas.
After crossing miles of open sky, Link touches down at the Galesprite Inn to rest and gather intel from fellow adventurers. According to a grizzled mountain guide:
"These here peaks be hidin‘ secrets no man were meant to find. I‘d turn back now rather than tempt the mountain spirits!"
Link is undeterred and sets off before sunrise, paragliding through the Valley of Winds. The passage lives up to its name – volatile gusts kick up periodically, threatening to dash Link against the unforgiving stone faces. Quick reactions and expert glide control see him through, until finally the Valley of Winds gives way to the Cloudspine‘s sheer glacial faces.
The Icy labyrinth
Frigid temperatures this high up sap Link‘s strength and stamina. He prepares restorative dishes like Hearty Salmon Meunière and Spicy Meat Skewers to battle the debilitating cold. As Link ascends into thinning atmosphere, frost gathers on his trusty Sheikah Slate. Screens and sensors freeze up, rendering it nearly inoperable.
Blinding snow obscures vision more than a few feet ahead. Link must carefully survey his surroundings while navigating narrow ravines and slippery outcroppings. Minor missteps send him skidding hundreds of feet back down the mountain!
When a wide crevasse blocks his path, Link employs the Zonai Copter to glide over. He discovers a cave to take shelter where Ancient Shrine Guardians stand frozen in ice. Could this place have been a pilgrimage site in ages past? Marks on the walls point to a winding tunnel network that leads ever upward.
Link passes frozen statues and long abandoned campsites – this labyrinth clearly overwhelmed its explorers. But his perseverance is rewarded when the glittering structure spotted earlier suddenly looms out of the snowstorm. A towering temple of weathered stone with an intricate gold filigree dome. Link‘s eyes widen – this matches all the descriptions of the Cloudspine Shrine!
The Cloudspine Shrine
Seven tall spires ring the central shrine, each bearing a different glyph. Link realizes these indicate the main elements – Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Light, Shadow and Spirit. As he approaches the main door, dark clouds gather and an ear-splitting screech rings out.
A colossal roc with glowing crimson eyes circles overhead. This Guardian Spirit terrorizes any who get near the shrine. Link prepares for battle, equipping his Ancient Shield and Royal Broadsword. Luckily he packed food to nullify the intense cold, along with elixirs to counter lightning attacks.
The giant bird unleashes devastating cyclones from its wings along with bolts of electricity. Link relies on Zonai armor relics like the Bolt Absorber Band and Windbreaker Vest to defend himself until finally delivering enough damage to drive his foe away.
With the guardian spirit gone, Link solves the intricate elemental seal on the shrine entrance. Stepping inside, glowing glyphs light up across the floor and walls pointing toward a central altar. Could this be the fabled Triforce fragment pedestal?
The Final Revelation
Warily approaching the illuminated altar, Link‘s senses are assaulted by blinding light and overwhelming sound. His consciousness fades into a vivid dreamscape…
You stand in a celestial realm before three radiant golden Goddesses. They speak: "Courageous hero…you have conquered our sacred trials and proven your spirit. Now you must make a choice…" The mystical figures gesture and two glowing triangles appear. "Take one, and gain power enough to defeat any foe and rule all lands with benevolence…or take the other, and choose love and family over duty."
Link ponders the weighty choice…then selects the second icon. It morphs into Zelda‘s smiling face as she embraces him. Link‘s dream fades as he awakens inside the Cloudspine Shrine. The altar now holds a glowing sphere containing a new mystic Rune.
This long-secret Champion Rune harnesses the power of Link‘s unbreakable bond with Princess Zelda, allowing manifestation of magical weapons and barriers. More of its capabilities will surely reveal themselves on his continuing quest.
Uplifted with hope, Link soars down from the perilous peaks using his enhanced Champion powers. The trials of the third shrine have unlocked new strength to help rescue Hyrule and its Princess from calamity!
