# The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Black Tower

| Optional items: File:Zelda Oracles Ring 28.png Blue Luck ring | Quest items: File:LZ7 Ages MakuSeed.png Maku Seed | Dungeon items: (none) |

## Before the next quest

Visit the Zora village during Zelda's age and lift all the coffins in the crypt. One of them conceals a chest with a File:Zelda Oracles Ring 28.png Blue Luck ring.
Also, make sure you collected all twelve Heart Pieces and as many Magic Rings as possible.

## Black Tower

Before entering the Black Tower during Ambi's age, you must visit the Maku Tree during Zelda's age. Only then you will receive the File:LZ7 Ages MakuSeed.png Maku Seed, necessary to reach Veran.

### Dungeon
#### Errata

The underlined text is wrong, the correction is in square brackets:
Impa says: "Ralph is a descendant of Queen Ambi! Do you know what this means? Ralph lives now because Ambi lived in the past. If Ambi is [was] slain, Ralph will never exist [would have never been born]! I came to try to stop Ralph, but I couldn't! You're the only one who can save Ralph, and all of us, Link!"
In other words, it is just impossible that Ambi gets killed, because Ralph is actually born! Right now, only Ralph's life is in danger, not Ambi's. Ralph is not going to sacrifice himself, it is just a useless suicide.
The lower floors of the tower are just fighting arenas. At the end of this linear series of rooms, you need the Maku Seed and the eight Essences of Time to dispel the illusionary barrier and continue.
Next is a maze on two floors. From the entrance, take the stairs to the left. Follow the path until you have to make another choice: descend the stairs towards the center, not near the wall. Then, climb the closest staircase. Continue up and down, and keep to the center. You should eventually reach the Owl Statue, that gives a hint about the next puzzle. Backtrack just one staircase and proceed to the exit in the middle.
In the next room, follow the flame that starts behind Link (as the Owl Statue suggested). Proceed to the next terrace and then to the boss room.

### Boss: Veran
#### Errata

The underlined text is wrong, the correction is in square brackets:
Veran says: "Fool! This is the body of Ambi's, your ancestor. If you slay [could be able to slay] me, you will vanish from [would have never been born in] this world! Do you still wish to fight?"
In other words, it is impossible that Ambi gets killed, because Ralph is actually born! Right now, Ralph is doomed to fail beyond any logical doubt.
| File:LZ7 Ages boss9a.pngVeran possesses Ambi | Phase 1: use the Mystery seeds and the Long Hook to separate Ambi from Veran, then slash the shadow sorceress with the sword. |
| File:LZ7 Ages boss9b.pngVeran as evil faerie | Phase 2: slash the Shadow Links to get some hearts; slash at Veran when she comes near. |
| File:LZ7 Ages boss9c.pngVeran as monstruous insect | Phase 3: keep walking to dodge Veran jumping attacks; when she shows her face, slash her. When Veran turns into a giant bee, just slash at her. When Veran turns into a giant spider, throw bombs at her to reveal her face, then slash it. |
When Veran falls, the story continues with The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons. On the contrary, if you already cleared that game and linked it to Oracle of Ages, it is time to face the Room of Rites.