Imprisoning Chamber
The Imprisoning Chamber is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.
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Features and Overview
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The Imprisoning Chamber is a large room located Beneath Hyrule Castle in the Central Hyrule Depths.[1] It is accessible from a staircase in the Forgotten Foundation.
In the Era of Foundation, the Imprisoning Chamber was the site of the Imprisoning War's final battle. Rauru and the Six Sages faced Demon King Ganondorf in combat, but they were unable to withstand the power of his Gloom.[2] As a result, Rauru used the power of his Secret Stone of Light to seal Ganondorf, sacrificing himself in the process.[3][4] Ganondorf knew he would eventually be released from this seal in the distant future, but Rauru told him that Link would appear to defeat him when the time came.[5] Since the War's end, Ganondorf has remained trapped by his seal, though Rauru's body began to fade away. Hyrule Castle was constructed above the Imprisoning Chamber to maintain this seal.[6]
At the beginning of Tears of the Kingdom, Zelda and Link explore Beneath Hyrule Castle to investigate the source of Gloom rising from the area.[7][8] They eventually come upon the Imprisoning Chamber, though Zelda warns Link that they should be careful before entering.[9] Within, they discover a mummified Demon King Ganondorf being held down by Rauru's Right Arm. As they approach, the Right Arm falls off of Ganondorf, and Rauru's Secret Stone falls in front of Zelda. Zelda picks it up, and at that moment, Ganondorf begins to reanimate. He attacks them with a wave of Gloom, and although Link jumps in front of Zelda to defend her, the Master Sword and his arm are damaged in the process. Ganondorf's second attack shatters the Master Sword, though one of its shards cuts his cheek as it flies past.[10]
Demon King Ganondorf taunts Zelda and Link, claiming that Rauru had faith in their abilities.[11] He then summons more Gloom to push the pillar above him upward, elevating Hyrule Castle into the Sky. The ground below them collapses, causing Ganondorf to disappear into the Darkness. Zelda also falls, and Link jumps to catch her. However, she Time Travels with the power of her Secret Stone of Time, while Link is caught by the Right Arm and taken to the Room of Awakening.[10]
After Link returns to the Surface, he can visit Beneath Hyrule Castle to fight Demon King Ganondorf at any time. When he reaches the Imprisoning Chamber, he finds a hole in the ground that leads to Gloom's Origin.
Enemies
Other Appearances
Age of Imprisonment
The Imprisoning Chamber is the most powerful Site of Sacred Power in the Depths.[12] At some point, Rauru visited the Chamber with Sonia and Mineru, where he used Ultrahand to create the spikes on its walls.
While planning the Hyrulean Army's final attack against Demon King Ganondorf, Mineru comes up with a backup plan involving the Imprisoning Chamber. Should they fail to defeat Ganondorf at Hyrule Castle, they will flee and lure him to the Imprisoning Chamber through what will later be known as the Hyrule Castle Chasm.[13] This would enhance Rauru and Zelda's Light powers, giving them an advantage.[14] Meanwhile, Calamo and the Knight Construct would remain on the Surface to draw away a substantial number of Monsters from the Demon King's Army.[15] At the end of the Scenario "The Battle of Hyrule Castle", Rauru puts this plan into motion by ordering a retreat of the Hyrulean Army.[16][17]
Rauru and the Six Sages fight Demon King Ganondorf in the Imprisoning Chamber during the Scenario "The Final Confrontation".[18]
Flashbacks to the Imprisoning Chamber in the modern era can be seen in the Movies "A Chance Encounter", "The Knight Construct", and "The Blade's Journey".
Nomenclature
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| Language | Names |
 JapanJapanese | 封印の跡地 (Fūin no Atochi) |
 The People's Republic of ChinaChineseSISimplified | 封印遗迹 (Fēngyìn Yíjì) |
 The Republic of China The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China The Macao Special Administrative Region of ChinaChineseTRTraditional | 封印遺跡 (Fēngyìn Yíjì) |
 CanadaFrenchCACanadian | Site du Sceau |
 The French RepublicFrenchEUEuropean | Site du Sceau |
 The Federal Republic of GermanyGerman | Siegelstätte |
 The Italian RepublicItalian | Stanza dell'esilio |
 The Republic of KoreaKorean | 봉인의 옛터 |
 The Kingdom of SpainSpanishEUEuropean | Cripta del destierro |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | |
Gallery
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The Imprisoning Chamber before Demon King Ganondorf's revival -
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Zelda and Link entering the Imprisoning Chamber -
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The Imprisoning Chamber in the E3 2019 trailer -
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Rauru placing spikes in the Imprisoning Chamber -
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Rauru using Ultrahand
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Imprisoning Chamber
— Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
Central Hyrule Depths - ↑
Rauru then came up with a plan to turn the tide of the war. He entrusted secret stones to warriors with exceptional abilities. They became sages and united in an effort to finally defeat the Demon King. Rauru and the sages outnumbered the Demon King and should have been able to stop him. However... The Demon King's power had grown far beyond anything we could have imagined. I was unable to withstand his strength...
— Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
You bind my heart and steal my magic. You plan to hold me here... What a clever way to solve your problems. But are you ready to pay the price for this?
— Demon King Ganondorf (Tears of the Kingdom)Don't be so smug. I know exactly what it will cost me.
— Rauru (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
In the battle against Demon King Ganondorf, King Rauru realizes that he and his allies have found themselves in a fatal moment. Knowing he is at fault for Ganondorf's rise in Hyrule and for the theft of the secret stone, Rauru risks his life to imprison the tyrant.
— Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Thousands of years will pass in the blink of an eye. You only delay the inevitable.
— Demon King Ganondorf (Tears of the Kingdom)You're wrong. Years from now, someone will appear with the sword that seals the darkness. A swordsman with the power to defeat you—Link. Remember...this name.
— Rauru (Tears of the Kingdom)Link... Interesting... I look forward...to meet...ing...him...
— Demon King Ganondorf (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Deep beneath this land, our mighty first ruler imprisoned the Demon King.
— Stone Tablet (Tears of the Kingdom)
To ensure the king's magic would hold, we erected a castle here to protect this sacred site.
Without the castle in place, the site may be disturbed, allowing the Demon King's hatred and rage to be revived.
The preservation of this castle is therefore tied to the prosperity of the kingdom.
May it watch over an eternal peace. - ↑ "Central Hyrule
Precautions on Top of Precautions
When I told Purah of my plan to venture beneath the castle to investigate the gloom, she expressed... strong opposition. That Link would accompany me did not sway her in the slightest. It was only my suggestion to establish an outpost here—a place to observe the gloom from and to reach the hidden path beneath the castle—that earned her begrudging acceptance." — Voice Memories (Zelda Notes, US, June 5, 2025) - ↑
We need to continue to explore this underground area, forbidden or not. The source of the gloom is down here somewhere.
— Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
What is this place? Let's continue, Link. But we must be extremely careful.
— Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ 10.0 10.1
While investigating the mysterious gloom under Hyrule Castle, Link and Zelda encounter a mummy that attacks them. Events spiral out of control when the Master Sword shatters. Zelda falls into the depths of the earth, and Link, gripped by a mysterious arm, is enveloped in light.
— Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Was that the sword that seals the darkness? A blade that shatters so easily against my power cannot save you from me. Zelda... You, who carries that fragile sword... are Link. Rauru placed his faith in you... and that was all you could do?
— Demon King Ganondorf (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
The lands beneath Hyrule's surface are home to countless sites of sacred power. At one such site, where that power is at its strongest... we'll make our final stand against Ganondorf's tyranny.
— Mineru (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑
We'll need to be ready for any potential outcomes. That's why I've prepared a contingency plan, in an area of the Depths beneath Hyrule Field. We'll act as a lure. Draw the Demon King down there, and bring his cruel reign to an end.
— Mineru (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑
And I assure you, we'll be well prepared when the time comes.
— Rauru (Age of Imprisonment)How exactly?
— Ardi (Age of Imprisonment)With a trap, of sorts. A means by which Zelda and Rauru will be able to wield even greater strength. It is certain to give us an advantage in the battle ahead.
— Mineru (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑
The plan to lure Ganondorf into the Depths is a success. Calamo and the Kngiht Construct choose to remain on the surface to hold off Ganondorf's legions and buy their companions enough time to finish the Demon King.
— Story (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑
Fall back, everyone! We've no hope of victory here!
— Rauru (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑
Rauru and his companions fight their way through the castle, but the string of battles leaves them weary. Realizing they have little hope of defeating Ganondorf in the seat of his power, Rauru puts his backup plan into action.
— Story (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑
As Rauru and the sages lure Ganondorf into the Depths beneath Hyrule Field, they make ready to strike down their nemesis once and for all.
— Map (Age of Imprisonment)