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Temple of Time (Adult) & Awakening
Link awakens seven years later as an adult in the Sacred Realm before returning to the Temple of Time, receiving the Light Medallion from Rauru and directions from Sheik to awaken the five dormant…
Getting there: Gather all three Spiritual Stones (Kokiri Emerald, Goron Ruby, Zora Sapphire), retrieve the Ocarina of Time from the castle moat, play the Song of Time in front of the Door of Time, and interact with the Master Sword in the stone.
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Awakening in the Sacred Realm. Awaken in the Chamber of the Sages and speak with Rauru to get the Light Medallion.
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Returning to the Inner Sanctum. Materialize at the Pedestal of Time with the Master Sword equipped.
⚠ Do not panic when you cannot put the Master Sword back into its stone pedestal yet; the ability to travel back to the past remains locked for now.
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Meeting Sheik at the Altar. Descend the altar steps into the nave and speak with Sheik before leaving.
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Link awakens seven years later as an adult in the Sacred Realm before returning to the Temple of Time, receiving the Light Medallion from Rauru and directions from Sheik to awaken the five dormant Sages.
1. Awakening in the Sacred Realm
When you wake up, you will find yourself sealed within the Chamber of the Sages inside the Sacred Realm, having grown into an adult body after seven years. Speak with Rauru, the Ancient Sage of Light, who explains Ganondorf's betrayal and grants you the Light Medallion before you depart.
Tip: Listen carefully to Rauru's story to understand what has happened to Hyrule during your seven-year slumber.
2. Returning to the Inner Sanctum
After concluding your conversation in the Chamber of the Sages, you materialize directly in front of the Pedestal of Time inside the Temple of Time's inner sanctum. You will discover that the Master Sword is now automatically equipped in your adult hands. Do not waste time trying to place the blade back into the pedestal right now, as returning to your childhood is restricted until you conquer the Forest Temple and meet Sheik here once more.
Tip: Take a moment to adjust to your taller adult frame and new weapon before stepping forward into the nave.
3. Meeting Sheik at the Altar
Move forward down the altar steps into the central nave, where an enigmatic Sheikah youth named Sheik approaches you. Sheik explains your destiny to awaken the five dormant Sages and instructs you to begin your journey in the sacred forest. Once the dialogue concludes, head toward the exit into the Market ruins, knowing there are no hidden grottos, chests, Gold Skulltulas, or missable items to search for in this sanctuary.
Tip: Sheik's advice gives you a clear goal, so make the sacred forest your next travel destination.
The short version
What matters
- Rauru awards you the Light Medallion automatically in the Chamber of the Sages.
- You obtain and equip the Master Sword as an adult upon reappearing at the Pedestal of Time.
- Speaking with Sheik initiates the quest to awaken the five dormant Sages, pointing you to the sacred forest.
Common mistakes
- Trying repeatedly to place the Master Sword back into the pedestal to return to childhood; this feature is blocked until you clear the Forest Temple and return to Sheik.
What you can skip
- Do not spend any time searching the sanctuary, as it contains zero chests, Gold Skulltulas, or hidden grottos.
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