Gorons
This page covers the Gorons with no name of their own in Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64, found in Fire Temple, Bazaar, and Death Mountain Trail.
I am one of the Gorons, the stone-eating people who live on Death Mountain.
Look at that huge boulder over there!
It blocks the entrance to the Dodongo's Cavern, which was once a very important place for us Gorons...
But one day, many Dodongos suddenly appeared inside the cavern. It became a very dangerous place!
On top of that, a Gerudo in black armor used his magic to seal the entrance with that boulder!
| Places | Fire Temple (Adult Link), Bazaar (Young Link), Death Mountain Trail (Young Link), Goron City |
|---|---|
| English | Gorons |
| Français | Gorons |
| Deutsch | Goronen |
| 日本語 | ゴロン族 |
Gives Link
What they say
Those plants growing over there are Bomb Flowers. They are "mining plants" that grow only on this mountain.
The flower's fruit is the raw material for bombs.
But a non-Goron amateur should never pick the Bomb Flowers' fruit!
They usually grow only in dark places, so Bomb Flowers that grow in a place like this are extremely rare.
Those plants growing over there are Bomb Flowers. They are "mining plants" that grow only on this mountain.
They usually grow only in dark places, like caves, so Bomb Flowers that grow in a place like this are extremely rare.
If you have the Goron's Bracelet, even a little kid like you could easily pick it with A.
Oh?
We don't get many visitors way up here. Where are you from?
The forest?
What's a "forest"?
Eh?
It's where a lot of "trees" and "plants" grow?
Now I'm even more confused! Nothing grows around here besides the Bomb Flowers...
We don't have "seeds" or "nuts" around here either.
Even Deku Sticks are very scarce around here!
Big Brother has shut himself up in his room saying, "I will wait in here for the Royal Family's messenger!"
You are incredible, destroying the Dodongos! Do you mind if I call you Big Brother?
If you want to hear more Goron gossip, head up to our city!
Goron City is just a little way up the trail. It won't take much longer to get there, even on foot.
How was Big Brother? I see...
By the way, do you know the music coming from deep inside of this tunnel? We all like this music!
I won't let you get me! You probably work for Ganondorf!
How could you do this to me? You, you're Ganondorf's servant!
Hear my name and tremble!
I am Link! Hero of the Gorons!
B-b-b-boooo hooooo!
A long time ago there was an evil dragon named Volvagia living in this mountain.
That dragon was very scary! He ate Gorons!
Using a huge hammer, the hero of the Gorons... BOOOM!
Destroyed it just like that. This is a myth from long ago, but it's true!
I know, because my dad is a descendant of the hero!
Everybody was taken to the Fire Temple...
While my dad was out... Ganondorf's followers came and took them all away!
All of them will be eaten by Volvagia!
Dad said that Ganondorf has revived Volvagia...
As a warning to those who might oppose him, Ganondorf is going to feed them all to Volvagia!
Dad went to the Fire Temple all by himself to try to save everyone...
Please help, Link! I'll give you this heat-resistant tunic!
Thank you, Link!!
Please...Don't...Eat me... If you eat something like me, you'll get a stomach ache!
You'll be sorry!!
Did you get the red stone? Let me get one little lick!
No? Booooo!
Are you releasing me? Am I free to go?
I came here to sell bombs... Please buy some!
I wish I could roll down the mountain like a rock, with a Bomb Flower and...
BOOOOOOM!
If I could do that with a Bomb Flower, I could become a real man.
I'm standing here to shade the Bomb Flowers from the sun.
Do you have a question for me?
Ask about Bomb Flowers
Ask about Dodongo's Cavern
Did you see the cavern on your way here? That is the Dodongo's Cavern.
Because the light inside is very dim, the Bomb Flowers, a plant unique to this mountain, grow like crazy in there!
Oh...I'm so hungry...
Everyone feels faint from hunger because of the food shortage in this town. We are in danger of extinction!
It's all because we can't enter our quarry, the Dodongo's Cavern.
We Gorons live on a diet of rocks...
And the most delicious and nutritious rocks around are found in the Dodongo's Cavern! But that seems like ancient history now...
We've become such gourmets that we can't stand to eat rocks from anywhere else!
Sigh... I want to eat the top sirloin rocks from the Dodongo's Cavern!
Hey!
It's dangerous for a little kid like you to come out here. You might fall down!
If I'm not mistaken, you came out here to eat the red stone! Well, too bad! It's not here!
What? That's not why you're here?
You're looking for a "Spiritual Stone?" You must mean that delicious-looking red stone that was once displayed here!
I was so hungry that I thought it would be OK to just give it one tiny little lick...so I snuck out here. But, it was already gone!
I think Big Brother took it away.
He always says that everyone is after that red stone!
I'm so hungry that I can't think about anything but food!
Ask Big Brother about complicated things.
If he's in a bad mood, he'll probably get mad at you...it can be pretty scary. But...
I know his SECRET.
He may not look like the type, but Big Brother loves to dance! If he gets in a rhythm, he'll surely...
I remember Big Brother used to always listen to the music that comes from the forest...
Ah yes, the good old days... That music makes me feel nostalgic, too...
Oh, now we can enter the cavern. You're so smart!
Oh, I see... We should have thrown the Bomb from the cliff...
What?
Your name is also Link?
Then you must be the legendary Dodongo Buster and Hero, Link!
My dad is Darunia... Do you remember him?
Dad named me Link after you, because you're so brave!
It's a cool name! I really like it!
Link, you're a hero to us Gorons! I'm so glad to meet you!
Please give me your autograph! Sign it: "To my friend, Link of the Gorons"
Oh...
I guess it's not a good time to ask you for this... Please help everyone!
My dad, Darunia, went to the Fire Temple. A dragon is inside!
If we don't hurry up, even my dad will be eaten by the dragon!!
Dad told me not to let anybody follow him to the temple, but...
Only you, Link, can save everyone!
I'm sure that the shop owner, who is hiding somewhere right now, will also help you!
Now, I'll tell you about the secret passage to the Fire Temple!
Try to move the statue inside Dad's room!
Brother Link! Everybody has come back!
Dad and you destroyed the dragon together, didn't you!
When I grow up, I want to be a strong man like you, Link!
Fire Temple
Here's a secret for saving me!
A wall that you can destroy with the Goron's "special crop" will sound different than a regular wall if you hit it with your sword.
I'll tell you a secret for saving me!
There are switches in this temple that you have to cut to activate. But, you can also use the Goron "special crop" to do the job.
I'll tell you a secret for saving me!
In this temple, there are doors that fall down when you try to open them. When one of these doors starts to fall, move!
If you use a sample of the Goron "special crop," you can break it...
Here's a tip for rescuing me!
Somewhere in this temple, you're sure to meet up with some creatures that dance as they attack. Arrows won't hurt them!
Looks like you might need some of the Goron "special crop!" That's all I have to tell you!
I'll tell you a secret for saving me!
In order to get into the room where Darunia went, you have to do something about the pillar stuck in the ceiling.
Find a path that leads to a room above the ceiling right away!
Oh, I see. Big Brother Darunia asked you to rescue me. I owe you big time!
Please help Big Brother!
I'll tell you a secret for saving me!
If you find a place that you can see on the map, but can't reach, try playing your Ocarina!
I'll tell you a secret for saving me!
A door is hidden inside the statue at the entrance to this temple.
But, the Goron "special crop" won't work on it... Don't you have anything stronger?
Death Mountain Trail, Fire Temple
Let me tell you a secret as a reward for releasing me!
When you are on fire, you can put it out by swinging your sword, or by rolling forward... Did you know that?
Goron City
Oh, I see. Big Brother Darunia asked you to rescue me. I owe you big time!
Please help Big Brother!
In the official guides

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Official Nintendo Player's Guide (Nintendo of America, 1998), p. 45

Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo of Europe, 1998), p. 60
The Gorons live in a cave near the summit of Death Mountain, next to an active volcano, and mainly eat minerals they take from it.
Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo of Europe, 1998), p. VI, Translated by 101Leafy
The first captive Goron is freed by hopping left in the same room and pressing the floor switch; the Goron tells Link a secret.
Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo of Europe, 1998), p. 62, Translated by 101Leafy