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{{Hatnote|Not to be confused with [[Twilit]].}}
[[Image:800px-LinkandMidna.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Midna in her imp form in a scene from [[Twilight Princess]].]]
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The '''Twili''' is a race of beings who inhabit the [[Twilight Realm]]. Most of the inhabitants are of the "monster" variety throughout your adventure, due to [[Zant|Zant's]]  
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The {{Term/Store|Twili|Twili|Series, TP, TPHD}} are a race of shadow beings who inhabit the [[Twilight Realm]] in {{TP}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 55}}</ref> Although usually a peaceful tribe, the Twili are transformed into hideous creatures known as [[Shadow Beast]]s by the Usurper King [[Zant]] and used to invade [[Hyrule]]. [[Link]] is able to return several of them back to their normal forms when he encounters them in the Twilight Realm. He is even aided in his quest to stop Zant by [[Midna]], a Twili and the princess of the Twilight Realm.


== Background ==
==Background==
The Twili are descendants of a tribe of [[Hylian]] sorcerers from Hyrule,<ref name="E 30"/> who are referred to as [[Interlopers]]. Eons ago, the Interlopers were condemned to the Twilight Realm by the [[Golden Goddesses]] of [[Hyrule]] as punishment for their misgoverned attempt to use magic to claim the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{Cite|Among those living in the light, interlopers who excelled at magic appeared. Wielding powerful sorcery, they tried to establish dominion over the Sacred Realm.|Lanayru (Spirit)|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|What do you think happened to the magic wielders who tried to rule the Sacred Realm? They were banished. They were chased across the sacred lands of Hyrule and driven into another realm by the goddesses.|Midna|TP}}</ref> Their old magic became known as the [[Fused Shadow]], an instrument of dark power.<ref>{{Cite|Wielding powerful sorcery, they tried to establish dominion over the Sacred Realm. It was then that the goddesses ordered us three light spirits to intervene. We sealed away the great magic those individuals had mastered. You know this magic... It is the dark power you seek…the Fused Shadow.|Lanayru (Spirit)|TP}}</ref> However, during their failed attempt to conquer the Sacred Realm, their Fused Shadow was split into four pieces and scattered throughout the Twilight Realm and [[Hyrule]]. The tribe lived and evolved in the Twilight Realm for centuries in isolation, mere shadows of what they once were, as over time they became accustomed to their surroundings and came to accept their fate.<ref>{{Cite|In the shadows we regressed, so much so that we soon knew neither anger nor hatred...nor even the faintest bloom of desire.|Zant|TP}}</ref> While some learned to love the beautiful peace that could only be found in Twilight, others felt that they were being oppressed by the people of the Light World.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 114}}</ref> The Twili lost their most powerful abilities but they still possess some magical power and teleportation is possible for the strongest Twili.<ref name="E 30"/>


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Eons ago, the Twili were a tribe of Hylians that was sent to the Twilight Realm by the Sages of Hyrule as punishment for their misgoverned attempt to use old magic to claim the [[Triforce]]. Their "old magic" became known as the Fused Shadows, a powerful instrument, however, their powers proved too weak for the power of the gods. They were banished and their Fused Shadow were split into three pieces and scattered throughout the two realms, Twilight real and Hyrule. This tribe lived in the Twilight Realm for centuries until evolving, mere shadows of what they once were, the Twili tribe became used to their surroundings and came to accept their fate. While some came to love the beautiful peace that can be found only in Twilight, it drove some of it's inhabitants mad. After centuries of rule, [[Midna]] became just one of many rulers in a long line of royalty, the [[Twilight Princess]]. It was around this time that a rebel force grew from within the Twilgiht, spearheaded by [[Zant]]. It is revealed that [[Zant]] was next to become Twilight Ruler, but was passed over. In a terrible rage, he used the power of his false-god, Ganondorf, to transform most of the inhabitants of Twilight into monsters. Zant also transformed Midna into an imp creature. Midna's only hope was to find the magic of her ancestors, the Fused Shadows, and use it against Zant.
The Twili's leadership structure was built around the Twili with the strongest magical abilities.<ref name="E 30"/> After centuries of rule, the Twilight Princess Midna became one of many rulers in a long line of royalty. It was around this time that a rebel force grew from within the Twilight, spearheaded by Zant. It is revealed that Zant believed that he was the heir apparent to the throne, but the position was passed over.<ref>{{Cite|Because I believed I would be the next to rule our people! THAT is why! But would they acknowledge me as their king? No!|Zant|TP}}</ref> The royal family had made this decision as Zant's ambitions reminded them of why their ancestors, the interlopers, got sealed in the Twilight Realm in the first place.<ref>{{Cite|Traitors, ha! You want to know why none would call you king? It was your eyes, Zant. All saw it, a lust for power burning in your pupils... Did you think we'd forget our ancestors lost their king to such greed?|Midna|TP}}</ref> Distraught, Zant ran outside the [[Palace of Twilight]] to vent his frustration. In the midst of Zant's exasperation, [[Ganon]] appeared to him and stated that he would lend him his power to take over the Twilight Realm and Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|It was then, in the thrall of hatred and despair, that I turned my eyes to the heavens...and found a god.|Zant|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I shall house my power in you... If there is anything you desire, then I shall desire it, too.|Ganon|TP}}</ref> In a fit of rage, Zant used this power to transform most of the inhabitants of the Twilight Realm into monsters and, as a form of humiliation, transformed Midna into an imp creature. Midna's only hope was to find the magic of her ancestors, the Fused Shadows, and use it against Zant to save the realm and her people.


== Timeline, Ocarina and Majora's Mask ==
The Twili are usually seen as [[Shadow Beast|enemies]], but when Link goes to the Palace of Twilight, he reverts several of the Twili to their true forms.


The events described in Twilight Princess were not specified as occurring before or after the events of [[Ocarina of Time]], officially the first Zelda game in the timeline, it is also never made certain, although hotly debated weather or not the Twili had any inclusion the events that lead to the creation of Majora's Mask as one would assume that the Mask was also forged before the events of Ocarina of Time.
==Characteristics==
The Twili have glowing markings on their skin, which is black and pale bluish-gray in color. This complexion may be due to lack of full light as the Twili transformed after they were ejected from the World of Light. They also have oval eyes that are normally red, yellow, or orange. They are usually quite thin and much taller than [[Hylian]]s.


Debates arose when similarity between the design of Midna and Majora's Mask were spotted by a number of fans, and now many players choose to believe or speculate that the Twili are in fact responsible for creating Majora, in a separate attempt to obtain the [[Triforce]].
The Twili rarely speak, with most choosing to only communicate with their fellow Twili.<ref name="E 30"/> The distinct markings on their chests signify their clan.<ref name="E 30"/>


[[Category: Races]]
==Trivia==
[[Category: Twili]]
*Unused dialogue from {{TP}}, likely intended for when {{Term|TPHD|Link|link}} arrives in the {{Term|TPHD|Twilight Realm|link}}, suggests that the {{Plural|TPHD|Twili}} were going to speak to Link.<ref>{{Cite Web|retrieved= April 7, 2022|url= https://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess/Unused_Text#The_Twili|title= The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess/Unused Text|site= The Cutting Room Floor}}</ref>
 
==Nomenclature==
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==Gallery==
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File:TP Midna Render 3.png|Midna, the Twilight Princess
File:TP Twili Midna Concept Art.png|Midna, The Twilight Princess true form
File:TP Zant Render.png|Zant, the Twili Usurper King
File:TP Shadow Beast Render.png|Twili transformed into a Shadow Beast
File:TP Twili Artwork.png|Artwork of the Twili from [[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia]]
File:TP (Himekawa) Twili.jpg|A group of Twili in the {{TP|Himekawa}}
File:TP (Himekawa) Midna's Father.png|[[Midna's Father]] in the manga
File:MNPTP Midna Sprite.png|{{Term|MNPTP|Midna}} from {{MNPTP|-}}
File:MNPTP Zant Sprite.png|{{Term|MNPTP|Zant}} from {{MNPTP|-}}
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Revision as of 10:47, 26 April 2024

Not to be confused with Twilit.

The Twili are a race of shadow beings who inhabit the Twilight Realm in Twilight Princess.[2] Although usually a peaceful tribe, the Twili are transformed into hideous creatures known as Shadow Beasts by the Usurper King Zant and used to invade Hyrule. Link is able to return several of them back to their normal forms when he encounters them in the Twilight Realm. He is even aided in his quest to stop Zant by Midna, a Twili and the princess of the Twilight Realm.

Background

The Twili are descendants of a tribe of Hylian sorcerers from Hyrule,[1] who are referred to as Interlopers. Eons ago, the Interlopers were condemned to the Twilight Realm by the Golden Goddesses of Hyrule as punishment for their misgoverned attempt to use magic to claim the Triforce.[3][4] Their old magic became known as the Fused Shadow, an instrument of dark power.[5] However, during their failed attempt to conquer the Sacred Realm, their Fused Shadow was split into four pieces and scattered throughout the Twilight Realm and Hyrule. The tribe lived and evolved in the Twilight Realm for centuries in isolation, mere shadows of what they once were, as over time they became accustomed to their surroundings and came to accept their fate.[6] While some learned to love the beautiful peace that could only be found in Twilight, others felt that they were being oppressed by the people of the Light World.[7] The Twili lost their most powerful abilities but they still possess some magical power and teleportation is possible for the strongest Twili.[1]

Twili transformed by Zant's curse

The Twili's leadership structure was built around the Twili with the strongest magical abilities.[1] After centuries of rule, the Twilight Princess Midna became one of many rulers in a long line of royalty. It was around this time that a rebel force grew from within the Twilight, spearheaded by Zant. It is revealed that Zant believed that he was the heir apparent to the throne, but the position was passed over.[8] The royal family had made this decision as Zant's ambitions reminded them of why their ancestors, the interlopers, got sealed in the Twilight Realm in the first place.[9] Distraught, Zant ran outside the Palace of Twilight to vent his frustration. In the midst of Zant's exasperation, Ganon appeared to him and stated that he would lend him his power to take over the Twilight Realm and Hyrule.[10][11] In a fit of rage, Zant used this power to transform most of the inhabitants of the Twilight Realm into monsters and, as a form of humiliation, transformed Midna into an imp creature. Midna's only hope was to find the magic of her ancestors, the Fused Shadows, and use it against Zant to save the realm and her people.

The Twili are usually seen as enemies, but when Link goes to the Palace of Twilight, he reverts several of the Twili to their true forms.

Characteristics

The Twili have glowing markings on their skin, which is black and pale bluish-gray in color. This complexion may be due to lack of full light as the Twili transformed after they were ejected from the World of Light. They also have oval eyes that are normally red, yellow, or orange. They are usually quite thin and much taller than Hylians.

The Twili rarely speak, with most choosing to only communicate with their fellow Twili.[1] The distinct markings on their chests signify their clan.[1]

Trivia

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 30
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 55
  3. ↑ "Among those living in the light, interlopers who excelled at magic appeared. Wielding powerful sorcery, they tried to establish dominion over the Sacred Realm." — Lanayru (Twilight Princess)
  4. ↑ "What do you think happened to the magic wielders who tried to rule the Sacred Realm? They were banished. They were chased across the sacred lands of Hyrule and driven into another realm by the goddesses." — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  5. ↑ "Wielding powerful sorcery, they tried to establish dominion over the Sacred Realm. It was then that the goddesses ordered us three light spirits to intervene. We sealed away the great magic those individuals had mastered. You know this magic... It is the dark power you seek…the Fused Shadow." — Lanayru (Twilight Princess)
  6. ↑ "In the shadows we regressed, so much so that we soon knew neither anger nor hatred...nor even the faintest bloom of desire." — Zant (Twilight Princess)
  7. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 114
  8. ↑ "Because I believed I would be the next to rule our people! THAT is why! But would they acknowledge me as their king? No!" — Zant (Twilight Princess)
  9. ↑ "Traitors, ha! You want to know why none would call you king? It was your eyes, Zant. All saw it, a lust for power burning in your pupils... Did you think we'd forget our ancestors lost their king to such greed?" — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  10. ↑ "It was then, in the thrall of hatred and despair, that I turned my eyes to the heavens...and found a god." — Zant (Twilight Princess)
  11. ↑ "I shall house my power in you... If there is anything you desire, then I shall desire it, too." — Ganon (Twilight Princess)
  12. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess/Unused Text , The Cutting Room Floor, retrieved April 7, 2022.
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