The Races

The world of Hyrule is home to several races, known and unknown.

The Hylians:

A race blessed and beloved by the Goddess Hylia. They are the most developed of the races of Hyrule, living in a society organized with noble warriors protecting the common folk from the dangers of the world. They have characteristically long, pointed ears and they also possess some magic, though the form it takes varies by individual.

The Zoras:

A race of fish folk the live primarily in the lakes and rivers of Hyrule. No one knows where they came from or when they began to appear in Hyrule, but they are a proud race who rarely associate with others.

The Gorons:

A hearty folk who make their homes in the mountains due to their rock-loving diet. It is rumored that these folk have been dwelling on the surface of the world for millennia.

The Gerudo:

Also relatively new to the land of Hyrule, these dark-skinned women already permeate life in the land. They dwell primarily in various clans stretching from the mountains to the desert, but they often have dealings with the Hylians.

The Sheikah:

An enigmatic race of people who have been around since even before the Gorons. They have a long history and rich culture that they take great pride in, although it sometimes alienates them from rest of the world. They also live in many clans, boasting settlements all over the land, but they are second to Hylians in regards to structured society as they are governed by a body of chieftains that preside over the race as a whole.