Zelda X

Races Of Hyrule


Race: Hylians
Significant Characters: Link, Zelda, Happy Mask Salesman, and King of Hyrule
Location: Hyrule
Description: This race is somewhat of a cross-breed between elves and humans. Hylians are the most powerful races and wealthiest in all the land of Hyrule. This race is probably the most world renowned. They have built many places such as the Hyrule Market located outside of the Hyrul! e Castle. The Hylians have sealed away the Triforce in a building called the Temple of Time.


Race: Sheikah
Significant Characters: Impa and Sheik
Location: Kakariko Village
Description: Also known as the "Shadow Folk", the Sheikah?s main duty is to protect the Royal Family and the Triforce. Though they are very similar to the Hylians, they live very different lifestyles. Within their town, they built the Shadow Temple to protect the village from evils beyond their control. The average day for a Sheikah is communicating with others in their small village located at the foot of Death Mountain.


Race: Gerudo
Significant Characters: Nabooru and Ganondorf
Location: Gerudo Valley and Gerudo Pirate Fortress
Description: This notorious race is made up of female thieves. It is said that every 100 years that a male will be born, and that male is destined to be their leader. Lead by their evil king, Ganondorf, they wreak havoc across the lands. In one scenario, they stole precious Zora eggs from Ruto, thus preventing her from use of her voice. With the membership card at Gerudo Valley, it is possible to stroll around the area without being! thrown in prison or being halted at a complete stop.


Race: Kokiri
Significant Characters: Saria and Mido
Location: Kokiri Forest
Description: This was the only race that did not play any role in the Great War. The mysterious forest is located in Hyrule, protected by the Great Deku Tree. Every Kokiri has a guardian fairy with them at all times. Also, Kokiri is the only race that does not age whatsoever, after 30 years or so, they still remain children. They can never leave the forest though, because something bad might happen to either them, or their guardian.


Race: Zora
Significant Characters: King Zora, Princess Ruto, and Mikau
Location: Great Bay, Zora?s Domain, Labrynna
Description: Needing water to survive, this fish-like race is mysterious. They mostly live in cave like areas. With their fins and gills, they are highly skilled swimmers. The Zora?s can jump out of the water, do corkscrew spins, and give off an electric charge in defense.


Race: Goron
Significant Characters: Darunia and Darmani
Location: Death Mountain
Description: Living in peace, these rock eating creatures are rather gentle. When attacked, they are superior fighters though, with their power-packed punches and rolling abilities. They also are very strong, picking up powder kegs which cause a huge explosion when ignited. They can grow very large in size and weight (Biggoron). They are also good Blacksmiths, making the Biggoron?s Sword and the Giant?s Knife. For the most part, they lay lazily around in Goron City (inside of Death Mountain). Their main food supply is in Dodongo?s Cavern. A Goron can never resist a juicy tenderloin rock.


Race: Deku
Significant Characters: Butler, Deku Princess, Deku King, and Deku Scrub(s)
Location: Throughout Hyrule Field, Deku Palace
Description: Both our enemies and our friends, this race is rather secretive. In Hyrule, they spit out seeds and sell merchandise for more money then in a shop. In Termina (aka Deku Palace) they live as a race that hides away in the Southern Swamp. When inside of a Deku Sprout, they can glide across open gaps with the use of flowers. Mostly, they care for rupees and themselves!


Race: Fairy
Significant Characters: Navi and Tatl
Location: Throughout Hyrule and Termina
Description: These fairies have many good used for the people of Hyrule. They are guardians to the Kokiri Children of the Forest, and great healers for those in need of healing. The Great Fairies grant Link in his adventures many special abilities, such as the use of Magic Power or the Great Fairy Sword (similar to the Biggoron?s sword).


Race: Subrosian
Significant Characters: Rosa
Location: Subrosia
Description: These hooded creatures are unique in their own ways. They take lava baths for the fun of it. Living in a world all to themselves, they do many things. They are skilled dancers and hold daily contests for the best dancers for the day. Instead of the currency of rupees used mostly in the Zelda series, they use a currency called Ore. These valuable rocks can be found by digging in the Subrosian dirt. For a brief ti! me, the Temple of Seasons crashed in their beloved homeland.


Race: Tokay
Significant Characters: None
Location: Crescent Island
Description: Only found on this one island in Labrynna, they are a rare race to see. They are lizard-like creatures that stand up like humans. They are just as nice as they are curious, stealing Link?s items and weapons upon his visit their. It is also the origin of the Meat Catching game, where Link throws meat into passing-by Tokay?s mouths. They enjoy tropical climate and the beach.


Race: Skull Pirate
Significant Characters: The Captain
Location: No Specific Location Given
Description: These not-to-well-known pirates sail the seven seas and much more. Shipwreck in Subrosia, they luckily found their escape. The pirates aren?t your average pirate generally consider bad, but rather they are kind. The Captain has been long friends with Queen Ambi of the Ancient Labrynna. They travel often to avoid opposing forces.


Race: Koholint Islander
Significant Characters: Tarin and Marin
Location: Koholint Island
Description: This race lives on an island that is guarded by the Windfish. Link had gotten shipwrecked and washed up on the shore of this island. To his assistance comes Marin. A song that she sings, called the Ballad of the Windfish is rather mysterious. For the most part, these islanders are supposedly just a dream, or are they?


Race: Animal
Significant Characters: Moosh, Dimitri, and Ricky
Location: No Specific Location Given
Description: There are many animals that are in the Zelda series, such as Moosh, Dimitri and Ricky. This trio of animals are helpful complanions of Link?s in Labrynna and Holodrum. Moosh, the winged blue bear, could flying over a chain of pits and come down with a powerful body slam. Dimitri, the red swimming Dodongo, swims in the deep waters and can be used to chomp at enemies. Ricky, the boxing kangaroo, releases a massive tornado punch and can jump over huge pits. Also, a secret save haven was made for particular animals living on Koholint Island in a place called Animal Village. Marin would hyponitze them with her singing.