Dragon Roost Cavern

is the second in .
==Entrance to the Cavern==
Located on , the is a volcanic cavern that is traversed regularly by children of the tribe in order to meet with the Sky Spirit, , and obtain one of his scales, which allow them to grow their wings once they are of age. first learns of the cavern from , a Rito and Valoo's attendant. grew unexpectingly enraged, which prevented the children from receiving their scales to grow their wings. In light of the dragon's recent outbursts, requests 's help in reaching the 's entrance on a high ledge, so that she can journey to the peak in order to appease . After tossing her up to the ledge, gives a which he must use to revitalize a cluster of withered in the area. These can then be used to destroy the boulder plugging the spring, filling the pond and allowing to swim across to the entrance. The final obstacle must overcome before proceeding into the is a small pool of lava, which cannot jump across. He must use nearby to knock over the statues standing in the walls nearby, which can use as a platform to traverse the lava.
==Themes and Navigation==
The dungeon is reminiscent of Dodongo's Cavern from , in that Link must use Bomb Flowers to clear away boulders and clear a path. The lighting of Torches is required in certain rooms, as is the use of enemy weapons to smash or burn through wooden barricades. At some points, Link is required to use Water Pots to cool and solidify lava, allowing him to safely pass over it or ride volcanic geysers and reach higher floors. Brief portions of the dungeon are also set outside, where great care must be taken to avoid falling down from the cliffs in the mountainside.
The main item of the dungeon, the Grappling Hook, is obtained from Medli after defeating two Bokoblins and a Moblin at the mountain's peak, where Valoo roosts. After using this item to obtain the Big Key, Link encounters the boss of the dungeon, Gohma, in the chamber beneath Valoo; it was this creature that had been agitating the Sky Spirit by attacking his tail, leaving the Rito unable to approach him. Defeating Gohma calms Valoo and helps restore the confidence of the Rito Prince Komali, who bequeaths Din's Pearl to Link in gratitude before departing to receive his own scale from the dragon.
==Small Keys==
*There are four small keys.
==Minor Enemies and Traps==
File:TWW Bokoblin Blue Model.png|Bokoblin
File:FireGeyserWW.png|Fire Geyser
File:TWW Fire Keese Figurine.png|Fire Keese
File:TWW Kargaroc Figurine Model.png|Kargaroc
File:TWW Keese Figurine.png|Keese
File:LavaWW.png|Lava
File:TWW Magtail Figurine Model.png|Magtail
File:TWW Rat Figurine Model 2.png|Rat
File:TWW Red Chuchu Model.png|Red ChuChu
==Trivia==
*Portions of Dodongo's Cavern and Death Mountain Crater's theme were remixed as the music for Dragon Roost Cavern.
*At the entrance of Dragon Roost Cavern there is a mural on the wall of two green dragons that look like Volvagia.
*Along the wall of the volcano crater is a statue-like structure that resembles the giant Dodongo skull found in Dodongo's Cavern.
==Nomenclature==
==Gallery==
File:DragonRoostCavernTopfloor.png|The top exterior level of Dragon Roost Cavern during the daytime
File:DRC Top Level Night.png|The top exterior level of Dragon Roost Cavern at night time
File:Jumping dragon 8503.png|Link jumping over Lava inside
File:TWW Outside DRC Night 1.png|Link climbing the stairs in the top exterior level of Dragon Roost Cavern at night