In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, players encounter numerous riddle-based quests that reveal hidden ancient shrines across Hyrule. One of the most iconic songs performed by the Rito bard Kass presents a riddle describing a sleeping shrine where a forest dragon splays its jaws. Finding this legendary location requires an understanding of the Faron region's geography and the patience to complete a special offering ritual.
Finding the Kass Riddle in Pagos Woods
To begin this questline, adventurers must travel to the Pagos Woods, which lie to the east of Lake Hylia in the Faron Grasslands. Listen carefully for the sound of Kass playing his accordion in the dense wilderness. Speaking with him prompts a performance of an ancient verse that gives a direct hint toward the secret shrine location.
The verse specifically instructs players to search where the forest dragon splays its jaws near the Damel Forest. If you examine the map of Hyrule, you will notice a river winding through Dracozu Lake that resembles the open jaws of a serpent or dragon. Following this topographical clue leads straight into the heart of the dragon-shaped ruins.
Navigating Dracozu Lake and the Spring of Courage
Heading north into Dracozu Lake brings travelers face-to-face with a heavily guarded path. The area is filled with hostile enemies including Lizalfos and Moblin guards patrolling the narrow canyon. Players can choose to defeat these foes in combat or carefully sneak past them to preserve resources.
At the end of the winding path sits the Spring of Courage, located inside the gaping stone mouth of the ancient structure. Praying at the Goddess Statue reveals that an offering is required to break the seal on the shrine. You must present a scale from the electric spirit Farosh to open the hidden doorway.
Obtaining Farosh's Scale and Unlocking the Shrine
Farosh, the yellow dragon of lightning, frequently appears in the Faron region near Lake Hylia and the waterfalls of Riola Spring. Waiting on the bridge or near the shoreline around midnight or early morning usually guarantees a sighting. Aim carefully with a bow and strike Farosh's body to detach a shining scale.
Collect the fallen scale from the water and return to the Goddess Statue at the Spring of Courage. Dropping Farosh's scale into the sacred spring triggers an ancient mechanism that parts the stone wall behind the statue. This grants access to the Shae Katha Shrine, rewarding Link with a Spirit Orb and a powerful Thunderspear.
