Charging full speed at the next dungeon may not be the greatest  idea, yet it does provide a sense of adventure and daring. The monsters and puzzles within the Fire Cavern were no match for Leon and a bit of luck. The most notable features included a few crazy mine cars that traveled at astonishing speeds and the platforms that Leon was to use to get across lava infested areas. It was imperative to not stay on one platform for too long since each platform would crumble under Leon's feet. A slight fall into lava was interestingly not very damaging, yet it did set Leon back to whatever solid land he had been on last.

The boss for the level was easily defeated.... once I remembered that the cane of Picca had to be fired at the monster's shell. The first part of the battle say Leon dodging blasts of fire, only to run into to slightly damaging patches of flames. Suffice to say, Leon was sent scurrying across the screen with a burning behind on more then a few occasions. Eventually though, a misguided Cane of Picca shot connected with the creature's shell which caused it to stretch its neck allowing myself to use the neck as a bridge to the shell which was then met with a flurry of strikes. It didn't take to long to gain the second element, the Fire Element.

A return to the master Minish upon the mountain rewarded me with the White Sword. I was then tasked to take the sword to the Elemental Sanctuary which was said to be located in Hyrule Castle. After a bit of needless exploring, I descended down the mountain back to the town. I then spent some time fusing and collecting money. Unfortunately, I need 600 rupees to buy the larger bomb bag (right now I can hold 30 bombs) and even with the second upgrade to my ability to store rupees, I cap out at 500.

Well, after a bit more searching, I traveled to the Castle and found the secret door to the shrine in the courtyard.The white sword has now been powered up with the two elements, earth and fire. Only wind and water remain...