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A Chozo Totem
A Chozo Totem

The twelve Chozo Totems in the Artifact Temple on Tallon IV are part of a Cipher meant to halt the spread of Phazon on the planet. When used in conjunction with the Chozo Artifacts, the Totems open the way to the center of the Impact Crater.[1]

The Totems are activated once Samus retrieves the Artifact of Truth. Each Totem can then be scanned for clues, written in Chozo runes,[2] regarding the location of the other eleven Artifacts.[1] Once an Artifact is acquired, power is restored to the corresponding Totem.[3]

When Samus returns to the Temple with all twelve Artifacts, Meta Ridley attacks and destroys the Totems, making travel to the Impact Crater impossible. After Meta Ridley's defeat, however, a number of Chozo Ghosts appear and open the path to the Crater in her behalf.

Totem Clues[edit | edit source]

Artifact Area Map Clue Image
Artifact of Truth Artifact Temple Tallon Overworld Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. The Artifact awaits those who truly seek it.[2]
Artifact of Chozo Life Grove Tallon Overworld Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. In one of Tallon's far corners, a Grove of life lies. Reveal the pillar beneath the waves to find the Artifact of Chozo.[4]
Artifact of Wild Sunchamber Chozo Ruins Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. A Sunchamber high atop our ruined home became the nest of a great beast, and a source of a corruption. Many Chozo spirits have been drawn to this tainted place. Release their bond to the world to claim the Artifact of Wild.[5]
Artifact of World Hall of the Elders Chozo Ruins Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. Within the ruins of our home, we honor our fallen Elders in a great Hall. A chamber beneath the statue holds the Artifact of World.[6] Artifact Of World.png
Artifact of Lifegiver Tower Chamber Chozo Ruins Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. There is a tower within the Ruins where Light always shines. Move through the waters there to find the Artifact of Lifegiver.[7]
Artifact of Strength Warrior Shrine Magmoor Caverns Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. The heat of Magmoor was a test for many warriors. A Shrine in their honor holds the Artifact of Strength.[8]
Artifact of Nature Lava Lake Magmoor Caverns Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. A molten Lake lies within the tunnels of Magmoor. Shatter the column at the lake's center to reveal the Artifact of Nature.[9] Artifact of Nature.png
Artifact of Sun Chozo Ice Temple Phendrana Drifts Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. Near Phendrana's shores, a Temple stands. Thaw the frozen waters flowing from the Elder to find the Artifact of Sun.[10] Artifact Of Sun.png
Artifact of Elder Control Tower Phendrana Drifts Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. Invaders have claimed Phendrana as their own. A Tower sits atop their fortress. Collapse it to reveal the chamber where the Artifact of Elder is held.[11]
Artifact of Spirit Phendrana's Edge Phendrana Drifts Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. A tall cave stands at Phendrana's Edge. Seek the unseen entrance at its top to find the Artifact of Spirit.[12] Artifact Of Spirit.png
Artifact of Warrior Elite Research Phazon Mines Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. A room of Research lies within the mines. A corrupted invader is trapped there. Defeat this creature to claim the Artifact of Warrior.[13]
Artifact of Newborn Phazon Mining Tunnel Phazon Mines Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. Invaders mine the depths in their greed. Forge a path through a Tunnel of the Great Poison to claim the Artifact of Newborn.[14] Artifact Of Newborn.png

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "This is the Artifact of Truth, the first of twelve. Collect it, then scan the Totems here for clues on the locations of the remaining Artifacts. Together, the Artifacts will open a path to the center of the Impact Crater." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. The Artifact awaits those who truly seek it." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Truth" (Metroid Prime)
  3. "You have restored power to this Chozo Totem." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  4. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. In one of Tallon's far corners, a Grove of life lies. Reveal the pillar beneath the waves to find the Artifact of Chozo." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Chozo" (Metroid Prime)
  5. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. A Sunchamber high atop our ruined home became the nest of a great beast, and a source of a corruption. Many Chozo spirits have been drawn to this tainted place. Release their bond to the world to claim the Artifact of Wild." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Wild" (Metroid Prime)
  6. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. Within the ruins of our home, we honor our fallen Elders in a great Hall. A chamber beneath the statue holds the Artifact of World." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of World" (Metroid Prime)
  7. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. There is a tower within the Ruins where Light always shines. Move through the waters there to find the Artifact of Lifegiver." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Lifegiver" (Metroid Prime)
  8. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. The heat of Magmoor was a test for many warriors. A Shrine in their honor holds the Artifact of Strength." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Strength" (Metroid Prime)
  9. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. A molten Lake lies within the tunnels of Magmoor. Shatter the column at the lake's center to reveal the Artifact of Nature." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Nature" (Metroid Prime)
  10. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. Near Phendrana's shores, a Temple stands. Thaw the frozen waters flowing from the Elder to find the Artifact of Sun." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Sun" (Metroid Prime)
  11. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. Invaders have claimed Phendrana as their own. A Tower sits atop their fortress. Collapse it to reveal the chamber where the Artifact of Elder is held." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Elder" (Metroid Prime)
  12. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. A tall cave stands at Phendrana's Edge. Seek the unseen entrance at its top to find the Artifact of Spirit." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Spirit" (Metroid Prime)
  13. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. A room of Research lies within the mines. A corrupted invader is trapped there. Defeat this creature to claim the Artifact of Warrior." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Warrior" (Metroid Prime)
  14. "Translating Chozo runes on Totem's surface. Invaders mine the depths in their greed. Forge a path through a Tunnel of the Great Poison to claim the Artifact of Newborn." —Metroid Prime Logbook "Artifact of Newborn" (Metroid Prime)