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[[Image:Linkfairy.jpg|thumb|left|A fairy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'']]
[[Image:Linkfairy.jpg|thumb|left|A fairy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'']]
'''Fairies''' are very small creatures that can fly and have healing powers. In some ''[[The Legend of Zelda series|The Legend of Zelda]]'' games they take the form of small orbs of light with four wings, while in others they take the form of tiny winged humans. Some fairies are assigned to [[Kokiri]] as their partners by the [[Great Deku Tree]], while others stay in [[Fairy Fountain]]s and wait for weary travelers.  In most ''Zelda'' games, small fairies can be captured in a small [[bottle]] for later use.  If you fall in battle while carrying a bottled fairy it will come out to aid you.
'''Fairies''' are a race of creatures that have appeared in every ''[[The Legend of Zelda series|The Legend of Zelda]]'' game to date. Most fairies are small creatures with healing powers, and they usually fly by means of delicate, insect-like wings. Their appearances vary from game to game: in some games, such as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', they resemble small orbs of light with four wings, while in others they take the form of tiny winged human females.
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===Companions===
Fairies usually have one of two roles in ''Zelda'' games. First, using their healing powers, they can restore some of [[Link]]'s health when he is wounded. These fairies can usually be caught in [[bottle]]s for later use. If Link falls in battle while carrying such a bottled fairy it will come out automatically to aid you. These fairies usually stay in [[Fairy Fountain]]s and wait for weary travellers, although they can also sometimes be found throughout the game world. In some games, such as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', [[Anti-Fairy|Anti-Fairies]] and [[Spark]]s can be turned into fairies by using the [[boomerang]].
 
The second role held by ''Zelda'' fairies is that of a travelling companion. In several games, beginning with ''Ocarina of Time'', Link has been accompanied on his travels by fairy companions. Although in many cases they are used to facilitate gameplay (allowing [[Targeting System|targeting]], for example), they also provide invaluable advice on what to do next or how to defeat certain enemies. In ''Ocarina of Time'', every [[Kokiri]] is partnered with such a guardian fairy. The fact that Link is the only Kokiri without a fairy (before [[Navi]] is assigned as his partner by the [[Great Deku Tree]]) is a major plot point and foreshadows the revelation that he is actually a [[Hylian]] child.
 
==Great Fairies==
Some games also feature beings called [[Great Fairies]]. Great Fairies are much larger than regular fairies, being the size of a full grown Hylian (or even larger), and they almost invariably resemble the winged women form of fairies (the only exception to this rule is the case of the Great Fairies in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', who resemble beautiful women and can fly, but have no visible wings).
 
Great Fairies reside is specialized Fairy Fountains known as [[Great Fairy Fountain]]s. They also help Link, often by providing him with special power-ups or increased carrying capacity. The precise connection between fairies and Great Fairies is not clear, although in ''Majora's Mask'', the Great Fairies can be resurrected by reuniting certain [[stray fairies]] from throughout [[Termina]]. These stray fairies (while dissimilar to the other fairies from the same game, such as [[Tatl]] and [[Tael]]), very much resemble the unusual pink fairies from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]''.
 
==Link's fairy companions==
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', [[Link]] is assisted by [[Navi]], who helps keep him on track by reminding him where to go. She also helps him [[target]] objects and enemies, and can provide information about enemies.
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', [[Link]] is assisted by [[Navi]], who helps keep him on track by reminding him where to go. She also helps him [[target]] objects and enemies, and can provide information about enemies.
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', Navi is replaced by [[Tatl]], a new fairy who serves the same purpose as his previous fairy.
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', Navi is replaced by [[Tatl]], a new fairy who serves the same purpose as his previous fairy.
*In the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Twilight Princess]]'', Link has a fairy companion that resembles Navi (wittingly named Navigation), but it has absolutely no part in the story whatsoever and is there for the sole purpose of following the Wii Remote's movements.
*In the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Twilight Princess]]'', Link has a fairy companion that resembles Navi (wittingly named Navigation), but it has absolutely no part in the story whatsoever and is there for the sole purpose of following the Wii Remote's movements.
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]'', Link obtains a companion fairy which he did not have in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', her name is [[Ciela]]. Two other fairies also come to his aid, each one representing one of the goddesses (courage, power, wisdom) and give Link a unique power when equipped.
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]'', Link obtains a companion fairy which he did not have in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', her name is [[Ciela]]. Two other fairies ([[Leaf]] and [[Neri]]) also come to his aid later on. Each of the three fairies represents one of the goddesses (courage, power, wisdom) and give Link a unique power when equipped.
*In the manga for [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]], Link was accompanied by a fairy called [[Felicia]]. After the Wind Fish awakens, she dissapears, along with the rest of the island.
*In the manga for [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]], Link was accompanied by a fairy called [[Felicia]]. After the Wind Fish awakens, she dissapears, along with the rest of the island.


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Image:Fairy Sprite LoZ.gif|A fairy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''.
Image:Fairy Sprite LoZ.gif|A fairy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''.
Image:Fairy ALttP.gif|A fairy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''.
Image:Fairy ALttP.gif|A fairy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''.
Image:Fairy LA.gif|A fairy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''
Image:Fairy LA.gif|A Great Fairy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''
Image:Fairy OoA.png|Fairy in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
Image:Fairy OoA.png|Fairy in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
Image:FairyBottle.jpg|A bottled fairy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''.
Image:FairyBottle.jpg|A bottled fairy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''.

Revision as of 11:28, 19 June 2008

File:Navi.JPG
Navi, a fairy from Ocarina of Time.
File:Linkfairy.jpg
A fairy from The Wind Waker

Fairies are a race of creatures that have appeared in every The Legend of Zelda game to date. Most fairies are small creatures with healing powers, and they usually fly by means of delicate, insect-like wings. Their appearances vary from game to game: in some games, such as Ocarina of Time, they resemble small orbs of light with four wings, while in others they take the form of tiny winged human females.

Fairies usually have one of two roles in Zelda games. First, using their healing powers, they can restore some of Link's health when he is wounded. These fairies can usually be caught in bottles for later use. If Link falls in battle while carrying such a bottled fairy it will come out automatically to aid you. These fairies usually stay in Fairy Fountains and wait for weary travellers, although they can also sometimes be found throughout the game world. In some games, such as Link's Awakening, Anti-Fairies and Sparks can be turned into fairies by using the boomerang.

The second role held by Zelda fairies is that of a travelling companion. In several games, beginning with Ocarina of Time, Link has been accompanied on his travels by fairy companions. Although in many cases they are used to facilitate gameplay (allowing targeting, for example), they also provide invaluable advice on what to do next or how to defeat certain enemies. In Ocarina of Time, every Kokiri is partnered with such a guardian fairy. The fact that Link is the only Kokiri without a fairy (before Navi is assigned as his partner by the Great Deku Tree) is a major plot point and foreshadows the revelation that he is actually a Hylian child.

Great Fairies

Some games also feature beings called Great Fairies. Great Fairies are much larger than regular fairies, being the size of a full grown Hylian (or even larger), and they almost invariably resemble the winged women form of fairies (the only exception to this rule is the case of the Great Fairies in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, who resemble beautiful women and can fly, but have no visible wings).

Great Fairies reside is specialized Fairy Fountains known as Great Fairy Fountains. They also help Link, often by providing him with special power-ups or increased carrying capacity. The precise connection between fairies and Great Fairies is not clear, although in Majora's Mask, the Great Fairies can be resurrected by reuniting certain stray fairies from throughout Termina. These stray fairies (while dissimilar to the other fairies from the same game, such as Tatl and Tael), very much resemble the unusual pink fairies from The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages.

Link's fairy companions

  • In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Link is assisted by Navi, who helps keep him on track by reminding him where to go. She also helps him target objects and enemies, and can provide information about enemies.
  • In The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Navi is replaced by Tatl, a new fairy who serves the same purpose as his previous fairy.
  • In the Wii version of Twilight Princess, Link has a fairy companion that resembles Navi (wittingly named Navigation), but it has absolutely no part in the story whatsoever and is there for the sole purpose of following the Wii Remote's movements.
  • In The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Link obtains a companion fairy which he did not have in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, her name is Ciela. Two other fairies (Leaf and Neri) also come to his aid later on. Each of the three fairies represents one of the goddesses (courage, power, wisdom) and give Link a unique power when equipped.
  • In the manga for Link's Awakening, Link was accompanied by a fairy called Felicia. After the Wind Fish awakens, she dissapears, along with the rest of the island.


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