Golden Goddess Blessings

The Golden Goddess Blessings are a type of gem used in crafting recipes.
Each type of gem can be crafted using Light Essence or Potent Light Essence at specific crafting stations, provided that the relevant Golden Goddess Spell is known. Easily-accessible forges use Potent Light Essence and require the upgraded "secondary" spells, while hidden forges use normal Light Essence and only require the standard Goddess spells. The hidden forges notably require the Ocarina of Time and Song of Time to access, with the Infusion Altar also requiring the Harp of Ages.
The blessings can also be obtained from their respective Golden Goddess Shrine by offering Light Essence. Alternatively, if the corresponding Triforce Piece has been obtained, blessings can be crafted at an Ancient Enchanter. 
Image	Name 	Used In	Crafting Station	Prerequisites
 	Din's Blessing 	
*Master Sword
*Four Sword
*Heart Containers	Aetherium Forge 	Din's Fireball
 	Din's Blessing 	
*Master Sword
*Four Sword
*Heart Containers	Goron Forge 	Din's Fire
 	Farore's Blessing	
*Master Sword
*Four Sword
*Respite Containers
*Golden Sword
*Hero's Crossbow	Skyforge 	Farore's Gale
 	Farore's Blessing	
*Master Sword
*Four Sword
*Respite Containers
*Golden Sword
*Hero's Crossbow	Infusion Altar 	Farore's Wind
 	Nayru's Blessing 	
*Master Sword
*Four Sword
*Magic Containers
*Nayru's Shield	Terminan Forge 	Nayru's Ward
 	Nayru's Blessing 	
*Master Sword
*Four Sword
*Magic Containers
*Nayru's Shield	Zora Forge 	Nayru's Love
== Background and Inspiration ==
The Golden Goddess Blessings were added to Relics of Hyrule in version 3.1 following an overhaul of the Master Sword recipes. The Blessings were originally intended to be magic effects, but a lack of experience on JKalenad's part prevented such an approach. 
In version 6.5.21, the Blessings were redesigned to have unique appearances that feature the symbols of the Golden Goddesses. The gems also feature Hylian text. 
* Nayru's Blessing reads, "Nayru Bringer of Order Nayru Goddess of Wisdom" 
* Farore's Blessing reads, "Farore Origin of Life Farore Goddess of Courage" 
* Din's Blessing reads, "Din Creator of Lands Din Goddess of Power" 
The Golden Goddess Blessings are partially based on the Pendants of Virtue in A Link to the Past and A Link Between Worlds.
The Blessings are exclusive to certain forges to reflect the virtues and natures of the Golden Goddesses. The Aetherium Forge functions as a forge of Power, being situated in a lava pool and designed to work with dangerously potent material. The Aetherium Forge also reflects Din's element of fire. The Skyforge functions as a forge of Courage, given its association with the Companions. Farore's association with the wind and sky is also reflected by the forge. Finally, the Terminan Forge functions as a forge of Wisdom, as it is the only place that can be used to craft myriad items related to Hyrule's history. Nayru's element of water is reflected by the forge's location, a rough center-point between the Karth River, White River, Lake Ilinalta, and the River Hjaal.
== See Also ==
* Golden Goddess Gems
* Light Essence
* Potent Light Essence
* Terminan Gems
Category:Magic