Races of Hyrule

A wide variety of different peoples populate the land occupied by the Kingdom of Hyrule. The list below contains only a handful of the most notable groups. Please consult your local archives for more information concerning relatively obscure groups.
==Peoples of the Hylian Quiver==
The groups below have traditionally been considered the most important constituents of the Hylian Kingdom, all having contributed greatly to the military prowess, economic vitality, and the cultural tapestry of the realm. As such, all members of the following peoples in good standing are considered full and equal citizens under Hylian law, have representatives on the Royal Council advising royal affairs, and have a limited form of self-government within their traditional lands.
* Hylians - A large and diverse group of people distinguished by their pointy ears and military prowess.
* Ordonians - An offshoot of the Hylians who possess rounded ears and a traditional culture revolving around equestrianism.
* Sheikah - An ancient peoples with long links to the Hylians and royal family, with the distinct characteristics of white hair and red eyes.
* Gerudo - A desert tribe consisting almost entirely of women who protect many of the trade routes weaving inside and out of Hyrule.
* Highland Zora - An aquatic society who are superbly adapted to their native environment and are known for their artistry and literary accomplishments.
* Gorons - A rock-like people who are native to Death Mountain and who provide the Kingdom with most of its metals, precious jewels, and engineering feats.
* Rito - An avian people who live in isolated settlements and are therefore granted a large degree of political autonomy within the Kingdom of Hyrule.
==Allies==
Allies of the Hylian Kingdom, who do not have the legal status of Peoples of the Quiver. This is largely due either to their isolated or sparse populations, or their preference to keep largely to themselves.
* Koroks - A group who biologically share many similarities with plants, and who are thought responsible for the propagation of wild plant species throughout the world.
* Yeti - A scattered people living in the cold far north who are noteworthy for their extreme sexual dimorphism.
* Fairies - A largely unknown group that claim to be representatives of various deities. Are led by the Great Fairies that reside within the magical Fairy Springs.
==Tentative Allies==
Races for whom diplomatic relations vary between individuals, settlements, or tribes. Some are quite friendly and willing to collaborate with the Hylian Kingdom, mostly for economic purposes, while some remain hostile.
* Lizalfos - An intelligent but mute reptilian race with whom diplomatic relations have been only established within the last eighty years.
* Lowland Zora - A distinct evolutionary relative of the Highland Zoras, who are more widespread and tend to vigorously defend their territory.
* Dragons - A scattered and rare species known for their wisdom and longevity.
* Deities - A catch-all category for deities of various kinds, ranging from nature spirits to vastly powerful gods.
==Hostiles==
Races that are either invariably hostile to the Kingdom or Hyrule, or who are largely in conflict with it. Individual members of these races may be pacifistic, but the Royal Family has still issued standing orders to the army to either destroy on sight or avoid members of these races unless under extraordinary circumstances.
* Blin Tribes - Scattered and primitive but numerous tribes whose members are defined by their porcine-like physical features.
* Yiga Clan - A rebellious offshoot of the Sheikah, who remain isolated within their territory but possess a far-reaching spy network.
* Poes - Beings with simple intelligence but great magical abilities who animate living remains or other inanimate objects for protection.
* Wizzrobes - Animalistic but powerfully magical beings who vigilantly guard their breeding grounds against outside intruders.
* Lynels - Rarely seen creatures who are uniformly hostile and sadistic with great physical, magical, and intellectual capabilities.
* Demons - Underground dwellers who are intelligent and innately magical, against whom a mythical war was waged by the Hylians and their allies in the distant past.
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