The Legend of Zelda It has one of the stories and lore deeper than we can currently see in the history of a video game. More than a video game of an entire franchiseThe Zelda universe also has a wide variety of races that make up one of the most artistically and narratively rich backgrounds in history.
That’s why every Zelda game that comes out has so much potential to be explained in dozens of different plots and quests. In this article we will compile all the races of Zelda from chronologically according to the appearance of each race in the games.
We can also take into account the chronology of Zelda’s lore (Hyrule Historia)although this order will be made from the launch of each game in which each race made its debut.
Hyliano
Probably the best known of the entire Zelda saga, and the same race to which Link belongs. His first appearance was in the first The Legend of Zelda in historyand are the central pillar in terms of races in the franchise. Being the majority of those that make up Hyrule. They are considered the race chosen by the gods, descendants of the goddess Hylia. They remained in the world long before the formation of the kingdom of Hyrule. They were also the first to establish an organized civilization.
They are found in Hyrule, Termina, and Lorule. Over time, the blood of The Hylians have been decliningand they are no longer as prevalent as in the first games of the franchise.
Zora
The Zora are a very interesting tribe to analyze in the universe of The Legend of Zelda. They are a breed of creatures that prefer comfort and kindness.before violence. They first appeared as a debut in A Link to the Past. However in Ocarina of Time they had a image wash amazing, and this has been the model used in subsequent games by Nintendo. Zora usually live in environments near the sea, and on islands.
There is speculation that the Zora evolved into the River Zora in the past, although there are no facts to prove this. This theory in the lore from Zelda.
Crown
This race has been present in virtually every Zelda game. They are large, round, and feed primarily on rocks, since they commonly live in mountainous areas. They are peaceful despite their heavy and sometimes even terrifying appearance. They are not very smart. Chronologically and following the timeline of the Zelda franchise in terms of lore, The Gorons and the Hylians are the oldest races and mythical ones from the history of Zelda. They first appeared in Ocarina of Time.
Gerudo
The Gerudo race appears very continuously over time throughout each installment of The Legend of Zelda. The Gerudo are composed solely of women. However, in some games of the franchise it has been stated that every 100 years a Gerudo male is born from among the entire tribe. That male He is the one destined to become King. The physical characteristics of the Gerudo are very defined and known by Zelda fans. They are tall and usually corpulent. They have dark skin, copper-colored hair and light eyes.
We can see that the color of his eyes is yellow in Ocarina of Time, and green in Breath of the Wild. Their brown skin allows them to survive in hot, sunny environments like the desert.In BOTW we first saw some Gerudo with lighter skin. The Gerudo are skilled in hand-to-hand combat and prevent men from entering their cities, since their society is completely matriarchal, with some exceptions. Their first appearance was in the game Ocarina of Time.
Orni
They are sometimes known as Rito. What characterizes them most is their humanoid bird-like appearance. Being able to walk on two legs but presenting features and characteristics of any birdThey often work as mailmen and can be placed in important professions for the functioning of settlements. In the beginning, this race could not fly organically, until Breath of the Wild adapted them to be true sky aces.
A well-known character who belongs to this race is Nyel. In addition, They are peaceful and daring beings who never miss an adventure as long as they can be part of it. They first appeared in Wind Waker, and later in BOTW. The design of the Orni was made in honor of the Watarara a non-canon race that appeared in the Ocarina of Time manga.
Go ahead
With an appearance that could almost be called elves, they first appeared in Ocarina of Time and later in Wind Waker. This race inhabits the forests of Kokiri and is under the protection of the Great Deku Tree. They are mischievous, have the appearance of children, and are the precursors of the Kolog, at least that is the theory speculated by much of the community. They are the metaphor of nature and dance to its tune.. A breed that many miss today.
Ecologist
The forest spirits of The Legend of Zelda universe. A peaceful and harmonious race that hides in the nature of Hyrule, and that has protected forests and nature for yearsThey first appeared in Wind Waker. Forest Island and Kolog Forest are their main habitats. They have small bodies that can grow to be the size of a human child, and are made entirely of plant material. According to the Deku Tree, Kolog were once human, or at least had their form.
The Kolog perform rituals every year to expand their forests beyond the Great Sea. The Kokiri are said to have been predecessors of this race.
Riding
They first appeared in Minish Cap, a special game within the whole range of Zelda games. They are a small race, almost the size of a finger. Only children can see them and they are hidden from adults. The Minish have always been in the most absolute secrecy and only appeared when humanity was in danger. Hence they created the Minish Sword “Golden Force“One of the Minish’s goals is to help people be happy.
Their appearance of anthropomorphic mice makes them very nice and curious to see.
Twili
This race appeared in Twilight Princess. They are peaceful and reside in the Twilight Realm. They have a rather prominent appearance and are the descendants of the group known as the Intruders.They have an elongated appearance, with large necks and heads compared to the rest of their bodies. They also show very little ability to speak the Hylian language. Zant y Midna They are the most iconic characters of this race. The Twili are ruled solely by a chosen person who governs from the Twilight Palace.
Sheikah
There has always been a lot of speculation about the Sheikah. Some have said that they were part of a unique race filled with incredible powers.. Others lined up to defend them as a tribe spread across Hyrule since time immemorial. In fact, they are known as the Shadow People. They are a race/tribe whose use has been quite widespread throughout all of the Zelda games over the years. They were versed in the art of stealth and war. They were the “shadow of the Hylians.”
They swore to protect the Royal family of Hyrule, although the vast majority of them died during the Hyrule Civil War and are considered practically extinct.
Zonnan
As an extra contribution to the lore from the universe of The Legend of Zelda, We cannot forget the mysterious ZonnanIt is clear that the chronology, the lore and the nature of Zelda is certainly something easy to learn. However, the Zonnan and Fairies race have been acquiring a very visible prominence in TOTK and BOTW. That is why we want to include them in this list. The Zonnan are one of the oldest races in the Zelda universe.
If we look at chronological factors within the timelines of the game’s deep history, the Zonnan were a very advanced primitive racecreator of much of the technology we see in Hyrule in TOTK and BOTW. They were ancient inhabitants of Hyrule, and their main cities were in the sky. Their appearance is mystical, and combines the appearance of a deer, a goat and an anthropomorphic body. The Zonnan were lost in the oblivion of Hyrule over the centuries.
The most important ruins of this civilization are located in Farone in TOTKand they were also bearers of very powerful intelligence and magic. Their disappearance occurred thousands of years before BOTW.
More races from the universe of The Legend of Zelda
In this section we add some of the races that inhabit the Zelda saga in various games, although on this occasion they will not be ordered by order of appearance in the games of the Nintendo franchiseHere is the list for you to take a look at and where it appeared:
Deku – Ocarina of Time
The Deku have up to a total of 3 variations and are one of the most interesting breeds that appear in Ocarina of Time.
Garo – Majora’s Mask
They are a somewhat ancient race from the Ikana Canyon in Majora’s Maskwhich for many is the best game in the Zelda franchise along with Ocarina of Time. So it is a race that deserves its mention in the article.
Occa/Uca – Twilight Princess
They are a unique breed that appear in Twilight Princess and they have a humanoid appearance. In fact, they are seen quite often in the game even though they do not have a leading role as such.
Anouki – Phantom Hourglass
They are a raza of humanoids of small stature, with antennae growing on their heads and are practically harmless to Link and Hyrule.
Kikwi – Skyward Sword
These penguin-like beings appeared in Skyward Sword, further expanding the bestiary present in The Legend of Zelda. They are similar to the Kiwi bird, hence their name and they are truly adorable creatures.
Mogma – Skyward Sword
It is a subterranean race that inhabits the depths and tunnels of Hyrule. They reside in the Eldin Volcano, and make this place their home.
Paradusa – Skyward Sword
They are a somewhat unknown race in the Zelda universe, and are aquatic creatures that inhabit the Lake Floria in Faron province.
Ancient Robots – Skyward Sword
They are robotic and intelligent creatures found in the Lanayru province.
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