‘Messages from an Ancient Era’ stone tablet locations in Zelda: TOTK

It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. “Messages from an Ancient Era” quest The sky is the limit for you in Tears of the Kingdom: The Legend of Zelda. The sky is filled with stone tablets scribbled in old Hyrulean. It seems Duolingo isn’t a thing in Hyrule just yet, but a historian can provide translations for them instead.

If you’re wondering where to find all 12 stone tablet locations in Zelda: The Tears of the Kingdom, this guide covers the full list and everything you should know along the way to complete the “Messages from an Ancient Era” side adventure.

How to read ancient Hyrulean and start the “Messages from an Ancient Era” quest

You may come across ancient Hyrulean texts on stone tablets as you travel through Hyrule. In order to do this, you need to start a specific side adventure named “Messages from an Ancient Era.”

Let’s start with the basics. You must complete one temple out of four. as you progress through the “Regional Phenomena” main story quest — either the Wind Temple, Fire Temple, Water Temple, or Lightning Temple. It doesn’t matter which one.

Once you’re done,Lookout Landing is the next stop. Around the courtyard, to the side of the main entrance, you’ll see a group of people gathered in front of a statue that seems to have fallen from the sky.

Chat with Wortsworth up closeWho will explain to you the meaning of these stone tablets? In short, they’re written in ancient Hyrulean — while Link can’t read them, Wortsworth is here to help.

Link is surrounded by a group of villagers in awe of a stone tablet that fell from the sky in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

You must locate and photograph all the stone tablets using the game camera. The photos can be taken to Wortsworth at Kakariko Village, at these coordinates. (1835, -0957, 0116)Translate.

A screenshot of the map location of Wortsworth over at Kakariko Village in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The exact spot didn’t appear until I spoke to one of the people examining the stone tablet until after Wortsworth had left, in case it helps. As long as you go to where he is, it will probably work.

The steps to follow are simple. Wortsworth gives you a brief lore summary for each picture you present. If you want to run through down, you can, as they’ll be displayed in the room next door for you to revisit at any time once the quest is done.

“Messages from an Ancient Era” stone tablet locations

There’s a total of 12 stone tablets related to the “Messages from an Ancient Era” side adventure. You don’t need to take a picture of the one in Lookout Landing, as that’s accounted for by default. Wortsworth can help translate ancient Hyrulean writings found on the 12 other statues.

The Sky section of the Map is where the stone tablets will be located. Specifically,They are located on islands with star shapesThe map shows the locations of these points.

Here are 12 locations of stone tablets in Tears Of The Kingdom:

A graphic showcasing all 12 stone tablet locations in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Before we begin, I highly recommend you first tackle the “Tulin of Rito Village” main quest, as well as search for the Glide Armor set. It will really help to have the ability to complete the Wind Temple as well as this specific set for those tricky islands.

Let’s take a look at the specific locations for each of the stone tablets in Tears Of The Kingdom below:

Stone Tablet No. 1

A screenshot of the map location of the stone table #1 in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The coordinates of this stone tablet are (-4034, 3196, 0447)This is the Hebra area, which can be found in the northeastern corner of your map. It is highly recommended that you use the Rospro Skyview Tower.

Link uses his paraglider toward the West Hebra Sky Archipelago in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Lift Link and fly towards the West Hebra Sky Archipelago islands (while viewing the map). We’ll be using these islands to gain some altitude.

Link heads toward an air balloon to keep traversing the islands in the archipelago in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

As you’re using your paraglider, I recommend falling down on the square-shaped island, which is right before the main island.

Link descends toward the main island, overlooking the shrine in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

There, you’ll find a Zonai cube-shaped structure with an air balloon on top at the coordinates (-3812, 2600, 0641). There’s already a flame emitter underneath it, so all you need to do is hit it with a weapon and lift yourself up.

Link pushes a lever mechanism to move the island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Once you’ve moved to the main island, here’s the gist. The lever in the middle of the island is used to align the platform pushing with the star-shaped islands.

Link glides his way to the star-shaped island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

If you open the map, you’re basically aiming it to point north west, but you don’t need to be extremely precise. As long as it gives you a push toward the island, you’re set.

Slowly descend the island in star shape. Take the pic and you’ll be set.

Stone Tablet 2

A screenshot of the map location of stone table #2 in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The coordinates of this stone tablet are (-1369, 3575, 0904)The Hebra region is located east of Tabantha Tundra and northwest on Hyrule’s map.

The Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower provides a great shortcut to the correspondent sky island.

Link slowly descends with his paraglider as an Aerocuda prepares to attack him in mid-air in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

You can now head to the East Hebra Sky Archipelago. You want to reach the island with the Taninoud Shrine, and Zonai dispenser.

Keep an eye out for the Aerocludas nearby — you can just move to a side to dodge them.

Link slowly descends toward the East Hebra Sky Archipelago

Then you just need to glide. There are other platforms you can use to get around if not. In the end, you can also build a Zonai.

Link stands on a platform waiting to be pushed to the star-shaped island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Once on that island, you’ll see there’s a platform that’s constantly retracting and pushing. Without moving the island itself — since there’s a lever to do just that in its center — just hop on the platform and wait for the push.

After being pushed, Link uses the paraglider to get to the star-shaped island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Then, activate your paraglider as soon as you’re able to, and slowly descend on the start-shaped island. This one doesn’t seem to fall down to the ground, so you can take your time with the stone tablet.

Stone Tablet 3

A screenshot of the map location of the stone table #3 in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The coordinates of this stone tablet are (-0041, 2993, 1491)It is north-east of the Great Hyrule Forest, between Thyphlo ruins and Drenan Highlands.

You should visit the Thyphlo Ruins skyview tower. From there, you’re going to want to head southwest (using the map as reference) toward the star-shaped sky island.

Link skydives toward the star-shaped island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The process is pretty simple. You can glide or skydive to the island since it is at a lower altitude.

Link stands next to the stone tablet, which has fallen into the Depths in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Something to keep in mind is that, if you don’t take the picture as soon as you hop on the platform, it will fall down into the Drenan Highlands Chasm. Thankfully, there aren’t any enemies lurking nearby or anything.

In the worst case, you could dive down into the chasm and take a picture, then quickly travel out.

Stone Tablet 4

The coordinates of this stone tablet are (3573, 1744, 1357)Find it south of Akkala and north of Hudson Construction Site, Tarrey Town and the Hudson Construction Site.

Link skydives after using the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

To gain height, I suggest using the Ulri Skyview tower. Ignore the higher-altitude islands.

Link stands on an island next to Zonai devices in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The one you’ll be landing on is the first one, which has the Flux Construct II roaming the plateau. Ignore them and go to the eastern part of the island, around these coordinates. (3776, 1876, 0992)You can give or you can take.

Link stands next to an airborne vehicle built with Zonai devices, which has four fans, six batteries, and two rockets in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

You’ll see a few Zonai devices up for grabs, as well as an already-made construction. We’re going to be using this as is, but with some modifications.

In short, I attached six batteries to the vehicle. After that, I glued two rockets to each fan. If you don’t have any in your inventory, our rocket locations guide will help. You can also add more if you want to. For a successful start, four should suffice.

Using the vehicle, Link gains elevation toward the star-shaped island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

All you have to do then is get on your vehicle and slowly make your way towards the star-shaped Island. The alternative is to get it closer with Ultrahand, dragging it through the bridge just enough so you don’t alert the Flux Construct II on the other end.

Six batteries worked for me. Be aware that attaching more fans to the device will use more electricity. It worked well for me.

Once you’re on a higher elevation than the star-shaped island itself, leap from the vehicle and take the photo.

Stone Tablet #5

A screenshot of the map location of stone table #5 in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The coordinates of this stone tablet are (2209, 0993, 1145), located southeast of Eldin Canyon and northwest of the Zora’s Domain. Here, I would recommend the Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower.

Link skydives toward the South Eldin Sky Archipelago in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Once you’re up in the air, head over to the South Eldin Sky Archipelago. You must make your way to the Kadaunar Shrine, located on the island that is in the shape of a cross.

Link stands next to a mechanism at the center of the island, preparing himself to be pushed off of it in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Here, I used the central push-button. I didn’t have to move the lever at all — by default, it should be pointing towards the island on the southeastern corner of the archipelago. Hence, it’ll push you toward the star-shaped island as well.

As soon as I could use my paraglider, I pushed on toward the location of the stone tablets. Grab your picture and move on.

Stone Tablet #6

The coordinates of this stone tablet are (2908, 0197, 0797), located west of the Zora’s Domain in the Lanayru region. Here, I would recommend the Upland Zorana Skyview Tower as a convenient shortcut.

Link paraglides toward the star-shaped island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

It’s a straightforward island to get to. Once you’re up in the air, make sure to head south — you’ll be able to spot the star-shaped structure almost immediately.

Next, glide towards the table. It’s likely you won’t even need any stamina items here. Grab the photo, and let’s continue.

Stone Tablet #7

The coordinates of this stone table are (-3597, -0927, 1597)The Gerudo Highlands is located to the east, towards Hyrule’s southwest. The Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower is a great option.

Link paraglides his way to the North Gerudo Sky Archipelago in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Once you’re up in the air, paraglide toward the North Gerudo Sky Archipelago. Specifically, you’re going to want to aim for the first medium-sized island there. If you zoom in, you’ll notice the star-shaped island to the right side.

Link enters the North Gerudo Sky Archipelago in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

It is easy to follow the steps. Take a leap from the east side of the island.

Photograph the island in the shape of a star by paragliding.

Stone Tablet #8

You can find this stone at coordinates (-2457, -3252, 0997)The southwest corner is where you will find it. It’s slightly south of the East Gerudo Chasm, and northwest of the South Lomei Labyrinth.

It’s a tough one. There aren’t any particular obstacles, but the distance you need to travel is quite long. You can do this in two different ways. Fast travel to South Lomei Labyrinth and then use your paraglider for the trip to the island.

Link glides over to the star-shaped island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

If you don’t, start by using the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower. Then, you’ll have to just use your paraglider all the way to the star-shaped island.

For this, you’ll need stamina. If you don’t have elixirs or need to resupply, you can find endura carrots around cherry blossom trees. Follow the path to the Horse God Bridge in Faron. This is southeast of Highland Stables and Utsushok Shrine.

A screenshot of the Materials inventory page showcasing Link carrying three endura carrots and two Hyrule herbs in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

At the very end of it, you’re going to find a special horse. If you look around, you’ll also spot a few endura carrots there.

Enduring Fried Wild Greens is a quick and simple recipe that requires only three endura carrots as well as two Hyrule herb.

Link slowly makes his way to the star-shaped island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Once you’re set, eat the dish and just slowly glide your way to the island.

Stone Tablet #9

The coordinates of this stone tablet are (-1248, -1942, 0982)Find it over the River of the Dead. It is also found to the southeast of the Outskirt Stable and to the northwest of Lake Hylia.

Link glides his way to the East Gerudo Sky Archipelago in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower is the best way to reach this location. When you’re up in the air, head over to the East Gerudo Sky Archipelago, specifically the bigger islands in the center.

Link pushes the lever at the center of the island to move the push mechanism in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

From the main island — which has the Zonai Dispenser and the Rakashog Shrine — use the lever to move the push mechanism.

The star-shaped island is visible from there, but in case you can’t spot it, use the map as a reference so you know roughly where to aim.

Link makes his way to the star-shaped island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Remember it doesn’t have to be super precise. We’ll just use this to gain a leap forward in the direction of the island.

You can now glide slowly to the island. As soon as you’re on the island, take a photo.

Stone Tablet #10

The coordinates of this stone tablet are (0487, -2243, 0397)The Faron area is located northeast of Lake Hylia, over Deya Lake and west of Popla Foothills.

The process of getting to the stone tablet itself is relatively simple. Popla Foothills Skyview Tower is the starting point.

Link uses his paraglider to get closer to the star-shaped island in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Once you’re up in the air, open your map and aim toward the star-shaped island, which is floating southwest of the Tower itself.

Simply glide your way toward it and don’t forget to take the photo.