Hylians

Hylians are a human-like race from the fictional world of Hyrule. However, there are some instances where Hylians refer to themselves as humans instead. According to Twilight Princess, the Hylians are known as the closest race to the gods. The best-known Hylians are the legendary Hero Link and Princess Zelda.

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Princess Zelda

Hylians were the first race to establish organized civilization in ancient Hyrule, though in Twilight Princess, the Oocca are said to have created Hylians. Unlike several other races in the series, Hylians tend to live in highly populated cities.

The term "Hylian" generally refers to a member of the Hylian race, as opposed to "Hyrulean", which refers to any inhabitant of Hyrule. According to the A Link to the Past instruction manual, Hylians were born with magic-infused blood, endowing them with psychic powers and skill in wizardry. It is also believed that the Hylians' pointed ears allow them to hear the messages of the gods. Some people refer to them as elves.

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Link

In Ocarina of Time, most Hylians seem to live within the fortified walls of Hyrule Castle Town or the small, neighboring village of Kakariko. Besides living in the bustling marketplace, other citizens of the kingdom inhabit territory outside of the protected city.

The ancient language of the Hylians, known simply as Hylian, is derived from Japanese hiragana, katakana, and romaji. However, the Hylian shown in Twilight Princess is merely English letters in a hard-to-read font. Since the Wii's version is flipped horizontally, this makes it even harder to read.

Also, the goddesses always choose the Hero of Hyrule to be a Hylian.