Chozo Lore

Discover the ancient history of the Chozo on Tallon IV by scanning lore entries scattered throughout Metroid Prime Remastered. Find all wall carvings!

Alright, let's talk about the Chozo Lore entries you'll find scattered across Tallon IV. These aren't just random bits of text; they're like ancient wall carvings that the Chozo left behind, and they've got this cool 'water rippling' effect so you know they're important. Scanning them adds entries to your Log Book, and they're presented in chronological order, which is super helpful for piecing together their story.

The good news is you can't miss any of these permanently, so don't stress too much about finding them all on your first pass. Most are in the Chozo Ruins, but keep an eye out in other areas too. Just remember to scan them whenever you see that tell-tale ripple effect!

Here's a breakdown of the lore entries, in the order they'll appear in your Log Book:

• Beginnings — This entry covers the Chozo's arrival on Tallon IV and the start of their peaceful existence. You'll find it in the Ruins Entrance within the Chozo Ruins.
• Harmonization — The Chozo reflect on their lives and their desire to explore beyond what they can see. Look for this in the Ruined Nursery, also in the Chozo Ruins.
• Purification — This lore details the Chozo's unsuccessful attempts to stop the spread of the Great Poison after the meteor strike. It's located in the Ruined Fountain in the Chozo Ruins.
• Worm — Here, the Chozo discuss a terrible evil that emerged from the Great Poison. This is one of three lore entries found in the Crossway area of the Chozo Ruins.
• Meteor Strike — This entry describes the impact of a meteor carrying the Great Poison onto Tallon IV. You'll find it in the Watery Hall within the Chozo Ruins.
• Spreading Evil — These writings elaborate on how the Great Poison began to infect the planet. Scan this in the Sun Tower, located in the Chozo Ruins.
• Fountain — The lore here speaks of corruption affecting the great Life-giver fountain in the Chozo city. It's found in the Vault within the Chozo Ruins.
• Cipher — The Chozo's efforts to contain the worst of the Great Poison by building a special temple are described here. This one is in Ice Ruins West, in the Phendrana Drifts.
• Great Poison — This entry is a musing on the very origins of the Great Poison itself. You can find it in the Furnace, within the Chozo Ruins.
• Entrusted One — The Chozo have visions of a potential savior who could reverse the effects of the Great Poison. This is one of three lore entries located in the Phendrana Canyon in Phendrana Drifts.
• Contain — The Chozo express their intent to contain the Great Poison. This is found in the Artifact Temple on Tallon Overworld.
• Prophecy of Light — Further details about their prophecy concerning the planet's salvation through a chosen individual are found here. Also located in the Artifact Temple on Tallon Overworld.
• Cradle — This lore explains that the Chozo built the Cradle over the Impact Crater as part of their containment efforts. It's one of the three lore entries in the Crossway of the Chozo Ruins.
• Infestation — A message left by the Chozo for their savior, warning about those who might try to exploit the Great Poison. You'll find this in the Crossway of the Chozo Ruins, along with two other lore entries.
• Shapeless — The Chozo describe their Will as something intangible. This entry is in the Hall of the Elders in the Chozo Ruins.
• Shining One — The Chozo sense their savior's imminent arrival as the Great Poison continues to spread. This one is in the Magma Pool in the Chozo Ruins, and you'll need to use a Power Bomb to get behind a wall to scan it.