Malanya the Horse God
Malanya the Horse God
Side Quest| Type | Side Quest |
| Region | Akkala |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Quest Giver | NPC near Tarrey Town |
| Est. Time | 10-20 min |
| Reward | Malanya awakened (horse revival service unlocked), Endura Carrot x3 |
Quest Overview
Malanya, the Horse God, has fallen into a slumber near Lake Akkala. Offer the correct items to awaken her — once awake, she can revive any horse that has died during your adventures. An unmissable quest for horse collectors.
Easy
Side Quest
— A walk in Hyrule Field!
Rewards
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Find Malanya's Flower Bud Near Lake Akkala
Northeast of East Akkala Stable, follow the road around Lake Akkala toward the northern shore. A massive flower bud identical in style to a Great Fairy's fountain but with a horse motif stands dormant at the lakeside clearing. The bud pulses with a faint golden light, indicating Malanya is inside but asleep. There is no obvious offering mechanism at first — speaking with nearby travelers reveals that Malanya requires a special awakening payment.
2
Acquire an Endura Carrot
Malanya's awakening requires an Endura Carrot — a golden carrot found on small horse-shaped stone pedestals at Satori Mountain and occasionally near Sanidin Park Ruins. These carrots are sacred to horse spirits and the Lord of the Mountain. Travel to Satori Mountain's summit (northwest of Hyrule Field) when the mountain glows blue — the Lord of the Mountain's presence signals that Endura Carrots are accessible on the stone pedestals there.
3
Offer the Endura Carrot to Awaken Malanya
Return to Malanya's bud and offer the Endura Carrot at the pedestal. The bud blooms dramatically — petals unfold to reveal Malanya, a fairy in the form of a horse-antlered spirit. She thanks Link for waking her and explains her power: she can revive any horse that has died (killed by enemies, fallen into a ravine, or died in combat) for a modest fee of materials and Rupees. She also provides Link with three Endura Carrots as a housewarming gift.
4
Use Malanya's Revival Service
Access Malanya's revival list at the fountain — all horses that have died during your adventure appear here, identified by name and appearance. Choose a deceased horse and pay the revival fee (typically 1,000 Rupees and a basic material offering like Apples or Tabantha Wheat). The horse is immediately revived and appears at the nearest registered stable. Malanya is the only way to recover lost horses permanently.
Pro Tips
1
Side quests often unlock unique rewards not available elsewhere. Always check the reward before skipping one.
2
Pin the quest on your map to track the objective marker while exploring.
3
Use your Purah Pad Sensor+ to track quest-related items and materials as you explore.
Pinned Note
Write it down before you forget!
Nearby Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the "Malanya the Horse God" quest?
The "Malanya the Horse God" quest begins in Akkala. Speak with NPC near Tarrey Town to receive this quest.
What rewards do you get for completing "Malanya the Horse God"?
Completing "Malanya the Horse God" rewards you with: Malanya awakened (horse revival service unlocked), Endura Carrot x3.
How hard is the "Malanya the Horse God" quest?
"Malanya the Horse God" has a difficulty rating of Easy (1/3). Most players can complete this without much preparation.
How long does "Malanya the Horse God" take to complete?
"Malanya the Horse God" typically takes 10-20 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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