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Windfall Island
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Windfall Island

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Maggie's Letter

Help a lovestruck girl deliver a secret message, uncovering a surprising recipient in the process.

  • Quest Giver: Maggie
  • Location: Maggie's House, Windfall Island (upper level, near the windmill)
  • Requirements: Complete the first dungeon (Dragon Roost Cavern) and rescue Maggie from the Forsaken Fortress.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. After rescuing Maggie from the Forsaken Fortress, visit her in her house on Windfall Island. She will be distraught and mention a letter she wants to send to her "secret admirer."
    2. Speak to the Postman (a generic NPC in a blue uniform) near the entrance to Windfall Island's main square. He will be hesitant to deliver the letter due to its unusual recipient.
    3. Return to Maggie, and she will give you the Maggie's Letter item directly.
    4. Take Maggie's Letter back to the Postman. He will then agree to deliver it, albeit with some trepidation.
    5. Wait a full day-night cycle. You can do this by sleeping in a bed (like the one in the Inn) or by sailing to another island and returning to Windfall.
    6. Speak to the Postman again. He will inform you that the letter was delivered, and he'll describe the recipient, hinting at a Moblin. Link will then understand the situation.
    7. Return to Maggie. She will be upset but will reward you for your efforts and for bringing her closure.
    8. Reward: Piece of Heart.

The Pictograph Contest

Unleash your inner photographer and capture specific moments around Windfall Island for Lenzo, earning valuable upgrades and items.

  • Quest Giver: Lenzo
  • Location: Lenzo's Photo Lab, Windfall Island (near the auction house)
  • Requirements: Obtain the Picto Box from Tingle's Cell on Windfall Island.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. After acquiring the Picto Box, visit Lenzo in his photo lab. He will offer you three photography challenges, each requiring you to capture a specific scene or character.
    2. Challenge 1: "A Love Letter"
      • Task: Take a picture of the love letter being placed in the mailbox.
      • Strategy: Wait outside the Post Office on Windfall Island. A woman named Linda will eventually come to mail a letter to her boyfriend, Anton. Snap a photo as she drops it into the mailbox. The key is to capture the letter mid-air or just as it enters the slot.
      • Reward: Joy Pendant.
    3. Challenge 2: "The Shy Girl"
      • Task: Take a picture of the shy girl who hides when you approach.
      • Strategy: Find the shy girl, Kamo, near the cafe on Windfall Island. She will turn away and hide her face if you get too close. Approach her slowly, then quickly pull out your Picto Box and snap a photo before she can fully hide. You need to capture her face.
      • Reward: Joy Pendant.
    4. Challenge 3: "The Gossipers"
      • Task: Take a picture of the two gossiping women.
      • Strategy: Locate the two women, Sam and Vera, gossiping near the staircase leading to the upper part of Windfall Island, often by the bulletin board. They will stop talking if you get too close. Stand at a distance and use the Picto Box's zoom function to get a clear shot of them mid-conversation.
      • Reward: Joy Pendant.
    5. After successfully completing all three challenges and showing Lenzo the correct photos, he will be impressed and upgrade your Picto Box to the Deluxe Picto Box, allowing you to take color photographs. This upgrade is crucial for the Nintendo Gallery side quest.

The Lighthouse Keeper's Missing Wife

Assist a distraught lighthouse keeper in finding his missing spouse, who has been taken captive by a monstrous foe.

  • Quest Giver: Lighthouse Keeper
  • Location: Lighthouse, Windfall Island
  • Requirements: Have the Grappling Hook.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Speak to the Lighthouse Keeper at the top of the Lighthouse on Windfall Island. He will lament about his missing wife, Mrs. Marie, who he believes was taken by pirates.
    2. Sail to Prison Isle (Quadrant F2 on your Sea Chart). It's a small, rocky island with a single tower.
    3. Use your Grappling Hook to swing across to the prison entrance, which is a small ledge on the side of the tower.
    4. Inside, you will find Mrs. Marie. She is being held captive by a Moblin. Defeat the Moblin in combat.
    5. Speak to Mrs. Marie, and she will thank you profusely for her rescue.
    6. Return to the Lighthouse Keeper on Windfall Island. He will be overjoyed to hear of his wife's safety.
    7. Reward: Piece of Heart.

The Killer Bees

Help a young boy deal with a local gang of bullies, teaching them a lesson in humility.

  • Quest Giver: Ivan
  • Location: Windfall Island, near the schoolhouse.
  • Requirements: None specific, but usually done after first visit to Windfall.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Find Ivan, a small boy often found near the schoolhouse or the general store on Windfall Island. He will complain about the "Killer Bees," a gang of three bullies who are bothering him.
    2. Locate the three Killer Bees: Jun-Roberto, Kamo (the shy girl from the Picto Box quest), and Dambu. They are usually found together, often near the cafe or the town entrance.
    3. Talk to the Killer Bees. They will challenge you to a game of hide-and-seek. You must find all three of them.
      • Jun-Roberto: Often hiding behind the large tree near the entrance to the town.
      • Kamo: Can be found hiding behind the large rock near the bomb shop or behind the gravestones.
      • Dambu: Often hiding on the roof of the general store (use the crates to climb up) or behind the large sign near the auction house.
    4. After finding all three, return to Ivan. The Killer Bees will apologize, and Ivan will be grateful.
    5. Reward: Piece of Heart.

Trading Sequence

Embark on a lengthy trading quest across the Great Sea, exchanging various items with different NPCs to ultimately receive a powerful sword upgrade.

  • Quest Giver: Zunari
  • Location: Zunari's Shop, Windfall Island (near the entrance)
  • Requirements: Complete Dragon Roost Cavern and have access to the Great Sea.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Zunari's Shop: After helping Zunari set up his shop on Windfall Island, he will give you a Town Flower.
    2. Greatfish Isle: Sail to Greatfish Isle (Quadrant C4) and find the Goron Merchant on the small island. Trade the Town Flower for an Exotic Flower.
    3. Bomb Island: Sail to Bomb Island (Quadrant F5) and find another Goron Merchant. Trade the Exotic Flower for a Sickle Moon Flower.
    4. Mother & Child Isles: Sail to Mother & Child Isles (Quadrant E2) and find a Goron Merchant. Trade the Sickle Moon Flower for a Fairy Powder.
    5. Greatfish Isle (again): Return to Greatfish Isle and trade the Fairy Powder with the Goron Merchant for a Hero's Flag.
    6. Bomb Island (again): Return to Bomb Island and trade the Hero's Flag with the Goron Merchant for a Postman's Hat.
    7. Mother & Child Isles (again): Return to Mother & Child Isles and trade the Postman's Hat with the Goron Merchant for a Big Catch Flag.
    8. Greatfish Isle (again): Return to Greatfish Isle and trade the Big Catch Flag with the Goron Merchant for a Shop Guru's Sale.
    9. Bomb Island (again): Return to Bomb Island and trade the Shop Guru's Sale with the Goron Merchant for a Fountain Idol.
    10. Windfall Island: Return to Windfall Island and give the Fountain Idol to Zunari. He will be delighted and reward you.
    11. Reward: Piece of Heart.
    12. Final Step: After completing the trading sequence, Zunari will also give you the Magic Armor for free, which consumes magic power to make Link invincible for a short period.
  • Tip: You can use the Ballad of Gales to quickly warp between islands to speed up this quest.

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