The latest issue of Nintendo Power which is released in November features some Skyward Sword previews and details. Most of the details are concerning Faron Woods, and give some nice insight into some small plot and gameplay features.
- You receive the Beatle in Skyview temple.
- You return later to find stronger enemies (blue bokobolins instead of red)
- You enter the Silent Realm when you comeback later.
- You have to find the 15 Tears of Farore and escape to the exit.
- There is an item called the Waking Water in the Silent Realm that alerts the guardians if you step in it.
- If you survive the silent realm you receive a Water Dragon Scale, which allows Link to swim.
- The Water Dragon is the region’s protector.
- The Water Dragon is injured and you must help it to reach the Ancient Cistern.
- The boss of the Ancient Cistern is activated by Ghirahim, and you must use its weapons against it to win.
- The clown’s name is Dodoh, he runs a mini game in which he launches you high in the air and you attempt to collect rupees by falling through multipliers and land on the spinning platform below. He also claims to have a rare prize.