Link then works his way through the temple, releasing the imprisoned Gorons, who each give him a hint and a Small Key as a thank-you for saving them. As he prepares to enter, he mentions to Link that it would be easier to defeat Volvagia with 'the legendary hammer'. He requests that Link free his fellow Gorons while he confronts Volvagia himself. Once inside the temple, Link quickly finds Darunia, who tells him that Ganondorf has imprisoned the Goron people throughout the temple, and intends to feed them to the mythical dragon, Volvagia, as a warning to other races who try to resist him.

On the bridge leading toward the temple, Sheik appears and teaches Link the Bolero of Fire, allowing him quick access back to Death Mountain Crater. After Link calms him down, Darunia's son gives Link the Goron Tunic and opens the doors to the Goron Shop and Darunia's room, allowing Link to enter a new area of Death Mountain Crater via the passage in Darunia's Room. This Goron is Darunia's son, who Darunia named after Link for his valiant display in Dodongo's Cavern. When Link returns to Goron City as an adult, he finds it to be deserted, save for a single rolling Goron.

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