The Mask of Truth is a very strange item indeed. It was first built by the Sheikah to interpret the Gossip Stones which acted liked message boards. Link can use the Mask of Truth to read these Gossip Stones and do some other intresting things...

Gossip Stone Reading

Kokiri Forest and Lost Woods


1. "They say that Kokiri are always followed by small fairies."
2. "They say that one Kokiri has left the forest, but he is still alive!"
3. "They say that it's possible to find a total of 100 Gold Skulltulas throughout Hyrule."
4. "They say that strange owl, Kapora Gaebora, may look big and heavy, but its character is rather lighthearted."
5. "They say that the owl named Kaepora Gaebora is the reincarnation of an ancient Sage."
6. "They say that the small holes in the ground that you can find all over Hyrule make perfect breeding ground for bugs."
7. "They say that when non-fairy folk enter the Lost Woods, they become monsters."

   Death Mountain Area
   

8. "They say that there is a secret around the entrance to Gerudo Valley."
9. "They say that Biggoron's Sword is super sharp and will never break."
10. "They say that Medigoron didn't really think about his own size, so his store is really cramped."
11. "They say that Ganondorf is not really satisfied with ruling only the Gerudo and aims to conquer all of Hyrule!"
12. "They say that Gerudos worship Ganondorf almost like a god."

    Graveyard
    

13. "They say that there is a secret near a tree in Kakariko Village."

    Castle
    

14. "They say that Malon set the original record in the obstacle course of Lon Lon Ranch."
15. "They say that Malon of Lon Lon Ranch hopes a knight in shiny armor will come and sweep her off her feet some day."
16. "They say that if you get close to a butterfly while holding a Deku Stick in your hands, something good will happen."
17. "They say that, contrary to her elegant image, Princess Zelda of Hyrule Castle is, in fact, a tomboy!"
18. "They say that you may find something new in dungeons that you have already finished."
19. "They say that Gerudos sometimes come to Hyrule Castle Town to look for boyfriends."
20. "They say that it is against the rules to use glasses at the Treasure Chest Shop in Hyrule Castle Market Town."

    Zora's Domain, River, and Fountain.
    

21. "They say that there is a man that can always be found running in Hyrule Field."
22. "They say that Princess Zelda's nanny is actually one of the Sheikah, who many thought had died out."
23. "They say that players who select the "HOLD" option for "Z TARGETING" are the real "Zelda players."
24. "They say that there is a secret near the lone tree which is not far from the river in the Northwest part of Hyrule Field."
25. "They say that you can swim faster by continuously pressing B."

    Lake Hylia
    

26. "They say that there is a secret on the road to Lask Hylia."
27. "They say that Ruto, the Zora Princess who is known for her selfish nature, likes a certain boy..."
28. "They say that the Chicken Lady goes to the Lakeside Laboratory to study how to breed pocket-sized Cuccos."

    Underground Caves
    

29. "They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion."

    Gerudo Valley
    

30. "They say that a thief named Nabooru, who haunts this area, is a Gerudo.

Talking to Others Wear the mask while talking to important people and you'll get some intresting reactions.

• Lakeside Lab Professor- "Very unusual construction... I don't think it's water soluble, so it wouldn't make a good ingredient for my medicines..."
• King Zora- "Ho ho ho, you Hylians are such silly creatures!"
• Princess Ruto- "Your head--- it's gigantic!"
• Running Man- "I think I've seen a stone that looks like that somewhere... Now where was that? Hmmmm...."
• Talon- YAAAWWN... I'm kinda tired right now... Show it to me later..."
• Ingo- "Humph! It's fine to play like that when you're a kid, but just wait until you grow up! Work, work, work!
• Malon- "Oh, brother! Boys will be boys!"
• Saria- "Oh...uh...sniff... That mask... It makes me feel...sad..."
• Darunia- "Leave me alone!"
• Graveyard Kid- "That's not very different from Mr. Dampé, is it?"
• Cucco Lady- "Eh, what? Are you sad? Happy? I really can't tell..."
• Carpenter- "Someday, when I have more skill, I'll carve a mask like that one!"
• Boss Carpenter- "Hrrrrm! Get out of my face! You good for nothin'..."
• Windmill Guy- "What a big head! How'd you fit through that door?!"
• Skulltula Guy- (makes a sound!) "Hyaaaaah! That's scary! I know I'm scary, but...man! That's really scary!"
• Guy who sit under tree at night- "WHAAAA--! I thought you were that old hag! Don't scare me like that!"
• Beanseller- "Chomp chomp chomp... OK, OK, a mask. Do you want to buy some beans?"