

These pillars, as well as the gate leading east, all bear what is perhaps the chief motif of Ikana: death masks, either skeletal or merely twisted. Running eastward from Clock Town is a dusty road, given boundaries only by eight stout pillars. Unlike the three other regions of Termina, there are no bustling settlements or amenities for tourists, nor is there the anticipation of festivity and happiness - it is a place that exists in stagnation and ruin, a place whose true time was as long ago as a childhood dream.

Eastern Termina is home to mountainous canyons, ancient battlegrounds, and guarded histories it is also home to many creatures only seen within its dusty valleys and ravines, and nowhere else, nor in any other time. And while much could be said on this topic, especially by those of us in Western countries, for it is a large one, let it suffice to say that Majora’s Mask also builds upon this trope of the obscure-yet-enticing East. For much of recorded history, the very mention of the direction brought forth conceptions of mystery, vastness, and deep spirituality.

To the Western mind, the East has long been a subject of fascination. Even now it is a place where troubled, regretful spirits gather.” “To counter the rage of the King of Ikana Castle, burn away that which disrupts the light and shine the sacred rays on the King.“Ikana Kingdom was founded on this land, stained with a history of darkness, drenched in blood.“In entering Ikana Castle, there is another secret route apart from the well entrance.”.But it cannot be broken without an explosive with incredible might.” “A hole can be opened in the ceiling of a particular room in Ikana Castle.“The ReDeads in Ikana were once members of the castle’s dancing troupe…”.“That which was acquired in Ikana Castle shall open the way to Stone Tower.“Most of that which the Gibdos regret can be found inside the well itself.”.“As the Gibdos in Ikana’s well have regrets and long to savor items from this world, they continue to wander about.”.“The well atop the hill and the well at Ikana Castle’s inner garden are one.”.“To save the cursed human, his soul must be healed.”.

