

It's not known why the ruins are shrouded in darkness, but unlike other environmental-conditioned locations like Toh Yahsa Shrine, clearance of the Shrine Quest does not remove the permanent darkness status. However, statues and figures seem to be placed grouped right next to each other, implying that they were placed haphazardly, or further implying that the ruins were a depository for the Zonai statues. These ruins are filled to the brim with Zonai statues similar to the ones in the Zonai Ruins. Though they are luminous, Ancient and Elemental weapons other than the rods are not bright enough to be useful inside the ruins. Zumi at the Serenne Stable will mention the ruins when prompted. There are also Fire Rods and other fire weapons available to use. It's encouraged that Link lights them for orientation. The ruins feature several bird-shaped spires whose beaks point Link towards the general path leading to the Ketoh Wawai Shrine. The veil of darkness begins in the middle of the bog, well before the visual limit of the dome. The ruins can be paraglided into, but the sudden cover of darkness may completely disorient the player upon landing.

They're surrounded by a bog, so they can't be accessed to by swimming. The Thyphlo Ruins are completely shrouded in darkness, and they can only be accessed/exited from the west or by teleporting away.
