A Theory on Ikana

A Theory on Ikana’s History
By FierceDeity93

The following is what I believe is a possibility of Ikana’s history and relation to Majoras Mask and its origin.

We all know what Ikana looks like in the game, but most people, when they first arrive there, ask; “What in the blue bloody hell happened to this place?” It is my belief that this theory could possibly explain the Ikana history and relation to Majoras Mask’s creation.

When you look at the architecture of the houses and castle of Ikana, you see that they are old looking, ancient almost. Compared to, that of Clocktown’s architecture. Suggesting that Ikana Kingdom was around for a long time, possibly, even before Clocktown’s founding.

This leads me to believe that it was the Ikana who built Stone Tower as a sort of safe to store treasures that may be a threat to their people if in the wrong hands.

"According to legend...the troubles caused by Majora's Mask were so great...the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse. But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power...”
-The Happy Mask Salesman

Now going by this little bit of information and the hint that Inkana is an older nation could suggest, that the Ikana created Majora’s Mask during their tribes early years of establishment. But soon after the Ikana could no longer control the evil within the mask and so constructed Stone Tower to seal the mask away.

Now you’re probably thinking that just putting the mask in the tower; that someone could just take it. Well not if they make the path up the tower near impossible to climb, and a very complex temple to go through.

We all know that in order to scale the tower we need the Elegy of Emptiness, given by King Igos du Ikana himself.

“But Stone Tower is an impenetrable stronghold. Hundreds of soldiers from my kingdom would not even be able to topple it. It is far too reckless for one to take on such a challenge. ...And so... I grant to you a soldier who has no heart. One who will not falter in the darkness. This soldier who has no heart is your twin image. A shell of yourself that you will shed when your song commands it. On my kingdom...shine the light of justice... The darkness in which my servants live is, after all, fleeting.”
-Igos du Ikana

This suggests that only members of the Ikana Royal Family knew how to get to the temple.

"It is an accursed item from legend that is said to have been used by an ancient tribe in its hexing rituals. It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed upon the one who wears that mask.

According to legend... the troubles caused by Majora's Mask were so great... the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse.

But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power..."
-The legend of the mask from The Happy Mask Salesman

But now all of the Ikana have died. Probably due to the war with the Garo, who learned of the mask and wanted to use it against the Ikana (this is not certain but a theory)

King Ikana, being at war with the Garo, sent men to retrieve the mask to use it to win the war. But being only that members of the royal family could know how to scale the tower, he sent Captain Keeta (who I believe worn or possessed the Giants Mask due to his size), and his legion to try and force their way up the tower, but ultimately died in their efforts. And the Giants Mask was hidden in the temple by the Royal Family as a safety measure.

When the war was at near end, some of the Ikana people thought the war had gone on long enough, and tried to revolt against the King and his army, but after a failed attempt left and settled elsewhere. Clocktown’s founding perhaps?

This possible revolution could be one of the “petty” battles King Ikana speaks of.

It seems that the Ikana and Garo were too evenly matched and killed themselves fighting one another. Long before the events of the game.

"Will you stop?!!? What fools! Haven't you begun to understand? The kingdom being ruined and us left in this state... Isn't it petty, little battles like this that have caused it?"
-Igos du Ikana

Now Sharp says that a masked being opened the sealed doors of the Stone Tower, and the evil inside cursed the land, bringing back the dead who were restless. Who’s to say the masked one was Skullkid? The Happy Mask Salesman could easily have a mask that could have helped him open the doors. And Majora’s Mask sensing a rival power sent a wave of evil and curses to the land. Causing Ikana’s limbo state.

Somehow the Happy Mask Salesman gets Majora’s Mask from it’s prison within Twinmold’s chamber of the temple. I believe the mask was sealed here because if one looks close enough, you’ll see that the stone pedestal in the middle has a carving of the mask as well as the pillars.

Now in Link’s final quarter of his quest to get Majora’s Mask back to the Happy Mask Salesman. He finds himself in Ikana Kingdom, in ruins from the war and curse. When Link defeats the cursed king, Ikana repents, and teaches Link how to get up the tower, since the Ikana race is long dead and no family members to pass the secret to. Ikana knows that the evil in the tower can lift the curse on his land when Link shines his light there. After Ikana’s repent, he waits for the curse to be lifted to go into eternal rest peacefully.

In summary I believe that the Ikana died in war with the Garo over Majora’s Mask, which was sealed by the Ikana in Stone Tower. However someone, years after the Ikana and Garo died, broke the seal on the tower and caused a curse to bring beings of sin into limbo. This could possibly be why Ikana looks the way it does now.

It is a very nice theory. I am a little sceptical about the happy mask salesman going into the stone tower and obtaining the mask though.

Originally Posted by Navi the Fairy

It is a very nice theory. I am a little sceptical about the happy mask salesman going into the stone tower and obtaining the mask though.

He teleported...just like he always does.

I like it, it so simple everyone overlooked this possibility.

I always wondered about the giant "stalfos" maybe he was just a warrior who died while wearing
the giant's mask... and that's why there's a giant skeleton there...?

A nice theory, Ikana has definitely sparked some of the best ideas from theorists in recent years from what I've seen, as there is so much to take in and think about. May I ask: was this inspired by Hylian Dan's theories pertaining to Ikana? There are some similar elements in your theory to his, which is great to see.

My personal ideas on Ikana and the war with the Garo can be read here. I took a slightly different approach though, as I don't believe that Majora's Mask is connected to Ikana.

Yeah, it seems right along the same lines as Hylian Dan's theory, just advanced a little further. Good theory, though I still think Sharp was referring to Skullkid. It's the Imp's fault that things are so out of whack in the four corners of Termina. Ikana Canyon was no exception, and Link had to cleanse it just like any other part of Termina. He had to put the restless wandering and warring souls to rest, one final time.

Originally Posted by Viral

A nice theory, Ikana has definitely sparked some of the best ideas from theorists in recent years from what I've seen, as there is so much to take in and think about. May I ask: was this inspired by Hylian Dan's theories pertaining to Ikana? There are some similar elements in your theory to his, which is great to see.

Why yes, Hylian Dan's excellent theory inspired some of the elements of my theory.

Originally Posted by Cukeman

I like it, it so simple everyone overlooked this possibility.

I always wondered about the giant "stalfos" maybe he was just a warrior who died while wearing
the giant's mask... and that's why there's a giant skeleton there...?

Exactly what I was thinking.

Originally Posted by Navi the Fairy

It is a very nice theory. I am a little sceptical about the happy mask salesman going into the stone tower and obtaining the mask though.

Well he could have teleported just as Beemnorv said, but if im correct under my hunch that if the Happy Mask Salesman went great lengths to get Majora's Mask, then it could be possible he has other masks that rival or come near to the power of Majora's Mask, which could have helped him in getting Majora's Mask.

Thanks for the positives, I hadn't thought it would have turned out so good.

Sweet ass theory man. There is no real issue with it, and it was well explained (something I fail to do).

The Mask Salesman also says Majora's Mask was stolen from him, so it couldn't have been Skull Kid going to get it from Ikana, but him, which lies perfectly with your theory.

"A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage."

-Majora's Mask

"And now that imp has it..."

-The Happy Mask Salesman

So, we know that the Salesman had the mask before Skullkid, and we know that the mask has a mind of its own, so if you really think about it, then Majora's Mask possesed Skullkid to steal it so the mask could use Skullkid as a puppet.

Originally Posted by Beemnorv

He teleported...just like he always does.

Well, his "children" on the moon can teleport Link places... Maybe, the Happy Mask Sales man is more then he appears to be. O_____o

Kinda like a guardian sage or something???

Well, I was thinking he has powers or something or the theory that he came from the moon....

You joined Dec 2007 and have 8 posts?

Yes i do, odd aint it? back on topic here, its possible he came from the moon, well the moon has a face with eyes... hmmm mayby he watches over the land from the moon along with the giants???

Well this seems rather random. Especially since your name is Fierce Deity you should remember the moon children. Who all look like The HMS.

Sorry, If I got off topic with the whole HMS thing. I am saying maybe it is possible he could have gotten into stone towers with his magical moon people powers. =)

Well that or with my origional hunch that he has masks that have awesome powers like that of Majora's Mask.

The Happy Mask Salesman has a Mario mask. That has got to be what he used to get Majora's Mask.

Well Mario is the king of the jump after all. But if you seriously thought about it and put the pieces of the puzzle together, it all makes sense.