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'' | {{Quote|The Zoras come from [[Zora's Domain]] in northeast [[Hyrule]]. An aquatic race, they are longtime allies of Hyrule's [[Royal Family]]. I heard that only the Royal Family of Hyrule can enter Zora's Domain...|[[Kaepora Gaebora]]}} | ||
The '''Zoras''' are a recurring race of aquatic creatures in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]]. The majority of the creatures are tall, humanoid, and blue skinned. However, they can differ from game to game – even in the same game there are Zoras that look totally different from the others. [[King Zora|King Zora XVI]] has a big and round body type, [[Queen Rutela]] has a mermaid look while [[Prince Ralis]] is very short and looks like a hybrid between a Zora and a Human. | |||
There are two subspecies of Zora: River-Zoras and Sea-Zoras. The River-Zoras are the hostile monsters that [[Link]] fights. They pop out of the water and fire energy balls at Link. On the other hand, the Sea-Zoras are the kind and peaceful creatures that Link interacts with in games. The appearance of the two species differ as well: the River-Zoras are monsters while the Sea-Zoras are more humanoid and aren't evil. The name of the subspecies is not necessarily derived from their habitats; Sea-Zoras can appear in Rivers and River-Zoras in the sea. | |||
== Biology == | |||
[[File:Queen Rutela.png|150px|thumb|left|''Rutela has a special look that differs from other Zoras'']] | |||
Zoras resemble other marine creatures. They have fins on both arms, and in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Link used them as some sort of [[Boomerang]]. Their head has a ''tail'' that stretches out on the back. Most of them are humanoid looking, but there are exceptions such as [[Toto]], King Zora, Ralis etc. The males and females are hard to specify, since they look very similair and if the Zora isn't wearing clothes it's almost impossible to judge. Rutela in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' looked more like a mermaid, and in that game the Zoras had armor instead of being "naked". | |||
As with [[Deku]]s and [[Goron]]s, the Zora usually have a larger purpose in the plot. The leaders have been shown to be a little different from the general Zora and male too. Toto in ''Majora's Mask'' is a respected manager of the [[Indigo-Go's]] and he is very round. King Zora XVI from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is also very large and in a place of leadership. | |||
The River-Zoras are | The River-Zoras are more monstrous-looking and haven't been shown as much. They like to fire energy bursts at Link. They have fangs and look more like monster fishes than Zoras. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the King of the Zoras was a River-Zora. He, along with the Zora found in the [[Animal Village]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', is the only known friendly River-Zora. | ||
[[File:River Zora Artwork (The Legend of Zelda).png|200px|thumb|right|A River-Zora, a monster that Link fights in some games.]] | |||
Certain other features of the Zora biology are revealed when the player can inhabit the body of the Zora [[Mikau]] in ''Majora's Mask''. When Link assumes his Zora body, he can swim with great ease and agility, using his forearm fins to perform barrel rolls or to jump out of the water. Moreover, these fins are specialized for Link's fighting needs. They can grow larger to serve as sharp-edged weapons similar to [[sword]]s, and even be projected as twin boomerangs; they retract again when not in use. Link's right fin also grows to become his [[shield]] when defending. | |||
Additionally, Zoras who possess magical power have the ability to create electric fields around their bodies as a defense mechanism when swimming, much like electric eels. This ability has only been seen and used in ''Majora's Mask''. All Zoras are powerful swimmers – in fact, they are powerful enough to swim up waterfalls, as seen in ''Twilight Princess''. | |||
[[File:Hatched Zora Eggs.png|200px|thumb|left|Hatched Zora Eggs, Posing As Notes.]]It is also revealed in ''Majora's Mask'' that Zoras lay [[Zora Egg|eggs]] to reproduce. Zora eggs need to be kept in cold, clean water in order to develop healthily, and every egg from the same clutch must be kept together in order for them to hatch. Newborn Zoras are tadpole-like with a circular body and a long, skinny tail ending in a fluke, much like a note. | |||
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==Appearances== | |||
Zoras have appeared in most games in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda series]]. In the first few, they were enemies, whereas in later games, they are a friendly race. | |||
The River-Zoras are | ===The Legend of Zelda=== | ||
River-Zoras are the only variety seen in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|first game of the series]]. They hide underwater until Link comes near, when they will shoot fireballs at him. These fireballs can only be blocked with the [[Magic Shield]]. | |||
===The Adventure of Link=== | |||
===A Link to the Past=== | |||
[[File:Lttp kingzora.gif]] | |||
Once again, River-Zoras appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. They behave similarly to their counterparts in ''The Legend of Zelda'' by diving underwater and only coming up to shoot fireballs at Link. However, the King Zora is not hostile. He will sell Link the [[Flippers]]. | |||
===Link's Awakening=== | |||
The River-Zoras appear again in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' as enemies inhabiting the water areas such as [[Martha's Bay]]. There is only one friendly Zora in the game that can be found in [[Animal Village]]. He can only be seen with the [[Magnifying Lens]] in the house in the northeast of the village. When Link talks to him, the [[Photographer]] appears and takes a picture of the pair. | |||
[[File: | ===Ocarina of Time=== | ||
[[File:King Zora XVI.png|x200px|thumb|left|''King Zora has round and much bigger form than other Zoras.]] | |||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is the first game that Sea-Zoras make an appearance. Their main habitat is [[Zora's Domain]], near [[Zora's River]]. They are ruled by King Zora XVI. When Link arrives at their domain in search of the next [[Spiritual Stone]], the [[Zora's Sapphire]], he finds that King Zora's daughter, [[Ruto|Princess Ruto]], has gone missing. Link finds a letter from her in a bottle that says she is inside of [[Jabu-Jabu|Lord Jabu-Jabu]]'s stomach. Link rescues her, and she gives him the Spiritual Stone as a reward. | |||
Seven years into the future, after Link withdraws the [[Master Sword]], he visits Zora's Domain and discovers that it is completely frozen over. After traversing the [[Ice Cavern]], he obtains the [[Iron Boots]] and can enter the [[Water Temple]]. In there, he finds Ruto, and once he defeats [[Morpha]], she becomes the Sage of Water. | |||
===Majora's Mask=== | ===Majora's Mask=== | ||
Zoras in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are found in the [[Great Bay]] region of [[Termina]]. There are several normal Zoras living in the area; however, there is also a | Zoras in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are found in the [[Great Bay]] region of [[Termina]]. There are several normal Zoras living in the area; however, there is also a popular Zora rock band called the [[Indigo-Go's]]. Like the [[Deku Scrub|Deku]] and [[Goron]] races, there is a mask lallowing [[Link]] to turn into a Zora. | ||
====Indigo-Go's==== | ====Indigo-Go's==== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Indigo-Go's}} | ||
[[ | The [[Indigo-Go's]] are a Zora rock band exclusive to [[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]. It consists of [[Mikau]] (guitar), [[Evan]] (piano), [[Japas]] (bass), [[Lulu]] (vocals), and [[Tijo]] (drums). The manager is [[Toto]]. | ||
====Zora Mask==== | ====Zora Mask==== | ||
{{Main|Zora Mask}} | {{Main|Zora Mask}} | ||
One of [[Link]]'s four transformation masks is the [[Zora Mask]]. After playing the [[Song of Healing]] to [[Mikau]] on the shores of | One of [[Link]]'s four transformation masks is the [[Zora Mask]]. After playing the [[Song of Healing]] to [[Mikau]] on the shores of Great Bay, his spirit gets turned into a mask. When Link wears said mask, he turns into the Zora guitarist himself. The mask not only allows [[Link]] to become a Zora but also to have the abilities of one as well. He can swim fast in water and attacks with the fins on his arms. His musical instrument to replace the [[Ocarina of Time]] is known as the Guitar of Waves. | ||
===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages=== | |||
===The Wind Waker=== | |||
[[File:Medli-Artwork-The-Wind-Waker.png|100px|thumb|right|Medli, A Rito that has a Zora symbol on her clothing.]] | |||
[[Eiji Aonuma]] has said that the [[Rito]] are the evolved form of the Zora. They are half-bird and half-human. The Rito make many references to the Zora, such as the Zora symbol appearing in certain places. However, the most convincing fact is that [[Medli]] shares the bloodline of the Zora Sage, [[Laruto]]. Laruto is the only actual Zora who appears in-game. | |||
== | ===Twilight Princess=== | ||
[[ | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the Zoras once more are a peaceful race residing the Zora's Domain, near [[Lake Hylia]]. When Link first arrives, their home is covered in ice, but he can easily unfreeze it with a large volcanic rock from [[Death Mountain]]. The Zoras were ruled by Queen Rutela until her death, when her son, Prince Ralis, was supposed to take over. Link finds Prince Ralis in [[Castle Town]], where [[Ilia]] is trying to save him from sickness. Queen Rutela asks Link to save her son, so he guides Ralis, [[Telma]], and Ilia across [[Hyrule Field]] to [[Kakariko Village]]. Once Ralis is safe, Rutela gives Link the [[Zora Armor]] in the [[Kakariko Village Graveyard]]. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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{{Cat|The Legend of Zelda Enemies}} | |||
{{Cat|The Adventure of Link Enemies}} | |||
{{Cat|A Link to the Past Enemies}} | |||
{{Cat|Link's Awakening Enemies}} | |||
{{Cat|Link's Awakening Characters}} | |||
{{Cat|Ocarina of Time Races}} | {{Cat|Ocarina of Time Races}} | ||
{{Cat|Majora's Mask Races}} | {{Cat|Majora's Mask Races}} | ||
{{Cat|Oracle of Seasons Enemies}} | |||
{{Cat|Oracle of Ages Enemies}} | |||
{{Cat|Twilight Princess Races}} | {{Cat|Twilight Princess Races}} |