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The '''Kokiri''' are a recurring race of [[human]]s in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series, their debut being in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. Young in both mind and body, the Kokiri are [[Hylian]] children{{Ref|The Legend of Zelda Encyclopaedia, page 50|In truth, the Kokiri are also Hylians. They trace their roots back to a time when the Hylians were first developing their civilization, building cities and relying on a less natural way of life. The Kokiri decided to distance themselves from the Hylians, exiling themselves to the forest to make their own way of life closer to nature}} that have been granted everlasting youth{{Ref|name=Quote2|OoT|852|[[Deku Tree Sprout]]}} by the [[Great Deku Tree]], whom they revere as their creator and protector.{{Ref|name=Quote3|OoT|754|[[Kokiri girl]]}} During the era of the [[Hero of Time]], the Kokiri are shown to be deeply in tune with the nature around them. Quite fittingly, they are able keepers of the [[Spiritual Stone of the Forest]].

At some point in the years following ''Ocarina of Time'', the Kokiri became the [[Korok]]s.{{Ref|The Legend of Zelda Encyclopaedia, page 51|When old Hyrule was subermerged, it is said that the Kokiri evolved, gaining the ability to fly above the waves to different islands.}}

==''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''==

''Ocarina of Time'' marks the debut of the Kokiri. At the beginning of [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link's]] adventure the Kokiri are shown to live very peaceful and uncomplicated lives, seemingly devoid of any stress or turmoil. The two most respected members of the community appear to be [[Mido]] and [[Saria]].

It is popular knowledge among the Kokiri that to leave the forest would result in one's death.{{Ref|name=Quote5|OoT|758|[[Malo]]}} However, in actuality, a Kokiri who leaves the forest will simply begin to age normally, as the [[Great Deku Tree]] cannot extend its magical power beyond the confines of [[Kokiri Forest]].{{Ref|The Legend of Zelda Encyclopaedia, page 50|The Kokiri are told that they will die if they leave the forest, but that is because they will age in places the Deku Tree's power does not reach.}}

The sudden passing of the Great Deku Tree marks an end to the Kokiri's carefree way of life, as Link later witnesses upon his return as an adult. Without the Deku Tree's protection, the forest becomes overrun with various monsters, forcing many Kokiri to stay indoors out of fear.{{Ref|name=Quote7|OoT|839|[[Kokiri boy]]}} Link's triumph over [[Phantom Ganon]] in the nearby [[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Forest Temple]] results in the birth of the Deku Tree's [[Deku Tree Sprout|successor]], reverting Kokiri Forest back to its original harmonious state. Furthermore, it is after this event that the Kokiri are now able to come and go from the forest without consequence.{{Ref|The Legend of Zelda Encyclopaedia, page 50|After the Sage of Forest revives and the child of the Deku Tree is born, they become able to venture outside of the forest they had been confined to for so long.}}

 

==''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''==

By the time of ''The Wind Waker'', the Kokiri had been long transformed into the [[Korok]]s. This comes supposedly as a consequence of the [[Great Flood]], after which it is said the Kokiri evolved to better adapt to changing times.{{Ref|name=Quote9|WW|1287|[[Great Deku Tree]]}} Whether or not this was the doing of the [[Great Deku Tree]] is unknown.

 

Nonetheless, ''The Wind Waker'' does feature a Kokiri character, one who goes by the name of [[Fado (The Wind Waker)|Fado]], whom [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] encounters in the [[Wind Temple (The Wind Waker)|Wind Temple]]. Fado maintains his appearance as a Kokiri child since he is not among the living, having passed on either before or around the time of the Great Flood. It is revealed through dialogue that the [[Hero of Time]] is known to him, likely through legend.{{Ref|name=Quote10|WW|1281|[[Fado]]}}

 

[[Fado]] is one of two [[Sage]]s appearing in ''The Wind Waker'', himself bearing the title of Wind Sage.