'''Goriya''' are recurring enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are devils that have mastered the [[Boomerang]] as a weapon,<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= A little devil that lives underground. He uses boomerangs.|game= TLoZ|page=36}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|quote= A little devil that attacks Link by using a boomerang.|game= TAoL|page=27}}</ref> making them dangerous in both short- and long-range combat.
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{{Term/Store|Goriya|Goriyas|Series, OoS, OoA|plural}},{{Exp Game|OoS}}<ref name="E 183">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 183 {{Exp Game|TLoZ, TAoL, OoS, OoA}}}}</ref> also known as {{Term/Store|Red Goriya|Red Goriyas|TLoZ, TAoL|plural}},{{Exp Game|TLoZ, TAoL}}<ref name="E 183"/> are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are devils that have mastered the [[Boomerang]] as a weapon,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= A little devil that lives underground. He uses boomerangs.|game= TLoZ|page=36}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= A little devil that attacks Link by using a boomerang.|game= TAoL|page= 27}}</ref> making them dangerous in both short- and long-range combat.
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
{{TLoZManual|Goriya|A little devil that lives underground. He uses boomerangs. There are two of his type, blue ones and red ones. Watch out for the blue ones! They are strong.}}
{{Manual|TLoZ|Goriya|A little devil that lives underground. He uses boomerangs. There are two of his type, blue ones and red ones. Watch out for the blue ones! They are strong.}}
[[File:TLoZ Goriya Red Sprite.png|left]]
In {{TLoZ}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Goriya}} appear only in {{Plural|TLoZ|Dungeon|link}}. They generally attack in groups of three or more. {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} finds the {{Term|TLoZ|Boomerang}} by defeating a group of {{Plural|TLoZ|Goriya}} in {{Term|TLoZ|Level-1|link}}. When defeated, {{Plural|TLoZ|Red Goriya}} may drop either a {{Term|TLoZ|Heart|link}}, one {{Term|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}, four {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb|link}} or a {{Term|TLoZ|Clock|link}}.{{Note|If {{Term|TLoZ|Link|link}} defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the {{Term|TLoZ|Recorder|link}}, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a {{Term|TLoZ|Bomb|link}}, then it will drop four {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}}. If {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}}. After the 16th enemy, {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating {{Plural|TLoZ|Armos|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Like Like|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Keese|link}}, or {{Plural|TLoZ|Gel|link}} will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= n.a. |published= n.d. |retrieved= August 17, 2017 |url= http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops |title= Forced Drops |site= redcandle.us}}</ref>}}
In {{TLoZ}}, Goriya come in red and blue varieties, and only appear in [[Labyrinth]]s. Blue Goriya can survive longer than the red variety, due to having more health, and their attacks do much more damage.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= There are two of his type, blue ones and red ones. Watch out for the blue ones! They are strong.|game= TLoZ|page= 36}}</ref> They seem to not directly attack [[Link]], but instead wander around before tossing their Boomerang in a random direction. Goriya generally attack in groups of three or more. Link first finds the Boomerang by defeating a group of red Goriya in [[Level-1 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-1]], and later finds the [[Magical Boomerang]] by defeating a group of blue Goriya in [[Level-2 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-2]]. When defeated, red Goriyas may drop either a [[Heart]], one [[Rupee]], four [[Bomb]]s or a [[Clock]], while blue Goriyas may drop either a Heart, one Rupee or a [[Fairy]].{{Note|If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Recorder, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armoses, Like Likes, Keeses, or Gels will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=|author=n.a.|published=n.d.|retrieved=August 17, 2017|url=http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops|title=Forced Drops|site=redcandle.us}}</ref>}}
In certain labyrinths, a hungry Goriya will be blocking the passage to the next room, and when talked to, their stomachs grumble,<ref>{{Cite|GRUMBLE, GRUMBLE.|Hungry Goriya's Stomach|TLoZ}}</ref> vaguely hinting that the creature is hungry. They will refuse to budge until fed. To satisfy the monster and obtain entry, Link must offer it [[Food]] purchased from a shop.
In some {{Plural|TLoZ|Dungeon}}, a hungry {{Term|TLoZ|Goriya}} will be blocking the passage to the next room. When talked to, the Goriya's stomach grumbles,<ref>{{Cite|GRUMBLE,GRUMBLE...|Goriya|TLoZ}}</ref> vaguely hinting that the creature is hungry. It will refuse to budge until fed. To satisfy the monster and obtain entry, {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} must offer it {{Term|TLoZ|Food|link}} purchased from a {{Term|TLoZ|Shop}}.
===''The Adventure of Link''===
==={{TAoL|-}}===
{{TAoLManual|Goriya|A little devil that attacks Link by using a boomerang. Fend off the boomerang with the shield. Watch out! These devils are on the plains and in the caves too.}}
{{Manual|TAoL|Goriya|A little devil that attacks Link by using a boomerang. Fend off the boomerang with the shield. Watch out! These devils are on the plains and in the caves too.}}
[[File:GoriyaTAoLorange.png|37px|left]]
In {{TAoL}}, the side-scrolling angle changes typical Goriya attack patterns. Instead of tossing their projectiles in random directions, they specifically target Link, and can have multiple Boomerangs in the air at one time, unlike their past incarnations. They can throw Boomerangs on either the "bottom" or "top" level, in the same way most bipedal enemies attack. Depending on the Boomerang's height, Link must choose to duck or stand to block the attacks with his shield.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Fend off the Boomerang with shield.|game= TAoL|page=27}}</ref> If a Boomerang is thrown at the bottom level, it will return to the Goriya on the top level, and vice versa.
In {{TAoL}}, the side-scrolling angle changes typical Goriya attack patterns. Instead of tossing their projectiles in random directions, they specifically target Link, and can have multiple Boomerangs in the air at one time, unlike their past incarnations. They can throw Boomerangs on either the "bottom" or "top" level, in the same way most bipedal enemies attack. Depending on the Boomerang's height, Link must choose to duck or stand to block the attacks with his shield.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= Fend off the Boomerang with shield.|game= TAoL|page=27}}</ref> If a Boomerang is thrown at the bottom level, it will return to the Goriya on the top level, and vice versa.
Goriya now tend to appear in caves and fields<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= These devils are on the plains and in the caves too.|game= TAoL|page=27}}</ref> more often than dungeons, and generally only appear alone or with a single partner instead of larger groups, perhaps due to the fact that they are now more challenging opponents.
Goriyas now tend to appear in caves and fields more often than dungeons,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= These devils are on the plains and in the caves too.|game= TAoL|page=27}}</ref> and generally only appear alone or with a single partner instead of larger groups, perhaps due to the fact that they are now more challenging opponents.
===''A Link to the Past''===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
[[File:Goriya ALttP.png|left|48px]]
{{Main|Red Goriya, Green Goriya}}
In {{ALttP}}, Goriya are radically different in both appearance and behavior from their previous appearances.They first appear in the [[Palace of Darkness]] and reappear in later [[Dark World]] dungeons such as [[Ganon's Tower]]. Their typical behavior and attacks have been changed drastically. They no longer use Boomerangs, but instead copy Link's movement pattern, similar to [[Arm-Mimic]]s and [[Mask-Mimic]]s, moving in the opposite direction of Link. While the green Goriya can be cornered and destroyed with the [[Master Sword]], they are especially weak to the [[Bow]], much like the [[Eyegore]]s from the same game. The red variety spit deadly fireballs whenever facing Link, and similar to red Eyegores, they can only be killed with [[Arrow]]s. Goriyas resemble rodents instead of canines in ''A Link to the Past.''
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In the original [[SNES]] version of the game, Goriya make a single appearance in the [[Light World]] in a cave in [[Death Mountain]]. In the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords|Game Boy Advance]] version, they were replaced with Eyegores in the Light World, thus they only appear in the Dark World in that version.
==={{LA|-}}===
{{Main|Item Trader}}
The Item Trader is a Goriya that trades items to [[Link]] on [[Toronbo Shores]] in {{LA}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 108}}</ref>
In the Japanese Super Famicom version, they are called ''Copi'', making them distinct from true Goriya.
==={{OoS|-}}===
[[File:OoS Goriya Sprite.png|left|60px]]
===''Link's Awakening''===
In {{OoS}}, Goriyas appear in the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]]. They look identical to [[Moblin]]s, suggesting a relation between the two types of monster. They behave like their original incarnations in ''The Legend of Zelda''; wandering around the room and suddenly throwing Boomerangs to attack Link. Many of the enemies that appear in the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]] evoke those that appeared in {{Term|TLoZ|Level 1|link}} of the original NES adventure, and these are no exception.
[[File:Goriya Home.png|thumb|right|Goriya's cave in Toronbo Shores]]
[[File:GoriyaLA.png|left]]
Though only one appears in {{LA}}, this Goriya is not an enemy, and even offers Link a powerful item. He is found in a cave on the southern portion of [[Toronbo Shores]]. Link can only see and speak with him at the end of the [[Link's Awakening Trading Sequence|trading sequence]], when he has the [[Magnifying Lens]]. At this point, the Goriya offers to trade Link a [[Boomerang]] he found on the beach for one of his items.<ref>{{Cite|I found a good item washed up on the beach... I'll trade it to you for what you have in your B Button...|Goriya|LA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You got the Boomerang in exchange for the item you had.|N/A|LA}}</ref> Link can trade the Boomerang back to the Goriya at any time to recover his item.<ref>{{Cite|Okay, let's do it! When you don't want the Boomerang any more, come back!|Goriya|LA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The item came back to you. You returned the Boomerang.|N/A|LA}}</ref> The Boomerang is one of the most useful weapons in the game, and the Goriya will even beg Link to give it back to him after the trade.<ref>{{Cite|Give me back the Boomerang, I beg you! I'll return the item you gave to me!|Goriya|LA}}</ref> Not all items can be traded for the Boomerang.<ref>{{Cite|Ah... Don't give me that item... How about something else?|Goriya|LA}}</ref>
===''Oracle of Seasons''===
[[File:GoriyaOracles.png|left|60px]]
In {{OoS}}, Goriya appears in the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]]. They look identical to [[Moblin]]s, suggesting a relation between the two types of monster. They behave like their original incarnations in ''The Legend of Zelda''; wandering around the room and suddenly throwing Boomerangs to attack Link. Many of the enemies that appear in the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]] evoke those that appeared in [[Level-1 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-1]] of the original NES adventure, and these are no exception.
Also in the Gnarled Root Dungeon, a pair of bull-like Goriyas known as the [[Brother Goriyas]] appear as mini-bosses.
Also in the Gnarled Root Dungeon, a pair of bull-like Goriyas known as the [[Brother Goriyas]] appear as mini-bosses.
===''A Link Between Worlds''===
==={{ALBW|-}}===
In {{ALBW}}, Goriya are closely based on their ''A Link to the Past'' incarnation, with the exception that they do not mimic Link's movements; instead, they tend to walk directly towards him when they see him. In this game, Goriya can only be found in the [[Dark Palace]] and [[Treacherous Tower]].
{{Main|Red Goriya, Green Goriya}}
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==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{CN|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
===''The Legend of Zelda'' TV Series===
[[File:Goriya (The Moblins Are Revolting).png|right|thumb|250px|Goriya in ''The Legend of Zelda'' TV series]]
Goriya appear in two episodes of {{TLoZ|TV Series}}. In ''[[That Sinking Feeling]]'', [[Ganon]] commands a Goriya to search for the [[Overworld Magnet]] and to use it to drag [[Link]] and [[Princess Zelda]] into the [[Underworld]].<ref>{{Cite episode|quote= Oh... Ganon gonna be mad. Me find Overworld Magnet just like Ganon tell me to, but--|name= Goriya|show= The Legend of Zelda|episode= That Sinking Feeling}}</ref> However, when the magnet instead attracts a Cupid statue,<ref>{{Cite episode|quote=Uh, um, me aim at them, sire, but me get that instead.|name= Goriya|show= The Legend of Zelda|episode= That Sinking Feeling}}</ref> Ganon gets angry and electrocutes the Goriya for failing at his mission, causing the foe to run away in pain.
In "[[The Moblins are Revolting]]," two Goriya and two [[Moblin]]s work together to attack Link while he is in his room reading a comic. However, due to their clumsiness, the creatures defeat each other without Link even having to intervene. Back at the [[Evil Jar]] in the Underworld, the Moblins complain that it was the Goriyas' fault, and the monsters start fighting until Ganon zaps them. Tired of having to take the blame for Ganon's failed plans, a Goriya suggests that they would do a better job without him,<ref>{{Cite episode|quote= Uh, why? We can do better. Let's kick him out!|name= Goriya|show= The Legend of Zelda|episode= The Moblins are Revolting}}</ref> thus forming the alliance known as the [[Brotherhood of Underworld Monsters]]. Later on, when all of Ganon's followers begin their attack on [[North Castle]], a Goriya can be seen commanding an army of [[Vire]]s to carry several [[Octorok]]s and fire bombs inside the castle,<ref>{{Cite episode|quote= Uh, my Octobombers are gonna get them!|name= Goriya|show= The Legend of Zelda|episode= The Moblins are Revolting}}</ref> but then begins arguing with another Goriya as to what their course of action should be.<ref>{{Cite episode|quote= Airhead? Take this, potatobrain!|name= Goriya|show= The Legend of Zelda|episode= The Moblins are Revolting}}</ref> Eventually, neither the Goriya nor the rest of the monsters accomplish anything meaningful, and they end up returning to Ganon's command in the Underworld.
Interestingly, although the Goriya in "That Sinking Feeling" seems to speak with poor grammar just like the rest of the Moblins, the Goriya seen in "The Moblins are Revolting" can be heard speaking very fluent English.
===''Captain N: The Game Master''===
[[File:Goriya (Captain N).png|thumb|right|120px|Goriya in ''Captain N: The Game Master'']]
[[File:Goriya (Captain N).png|thumb|right|120px|Goriya in ''Captain N: The Game Master'']]
A Goriya briefly appears in the "[[Having a Ball]]" episode of ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''. After [[Link]], [[Princess Zelda]], Kevin, and Princess Lana arrive at the tunnel leading to the [[Island Palace]], a Goriya appears and rapidly begins to throw boomerangs nonstop toward the heroes. The boomerangs impede the group's progress, so Link uses his [[Magic Shield]] to block the attacks while the rest of the party follows closely behind. As the heroes approach the Goriya, Kevin uses his Zapper to defeat it, allowing them to continue to their destination.
A Goriya briefly appears in the "[[Having a Ball]]" episode of {{CN}}. After [[Link]], [[Princess Zelda]], Kevin, and Princess Lana arrive at the tunnel leading to the [[Island Palace]], a Goriya appears and rapidly begins to throw boomerangs nonstop toward the heroes. The boomerangs impede the group's progress, so Link uses his [[Magic Shield]] to block the attacks while the rest of the party follows closely behind. As the heroes approach the Goriya, Kevin uses his Zapper to defeat it, allowing them to continue to their destination.
{{Noncanon|End}}
===''The Legend of Zelda'' (Valiant Comics)===
==={{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)===
In the {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}}, Goriya resemble their depiction in ''The Adventure of Link''. They first appear in "[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 1#Missing in Action|Missing in Action]]" as one of the enemies that go after Princess Zelda and the Triforce of Wisdom. ''[[To the First Power]]'' also shows these foes capturing Link outside one of the [[Underworld]] entrances under the orders of a [[Wizzrobe]], and are later seen attacking Princess Zelda while she is inside [[Level-1 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-1]]. After Link manages to take the [[Triforce of Power]] from Ganon in "[[The Power]]," several of Ganon's Goriya minions offer to serve Link, as they believe that he holds more power than their master,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Link has powerful magic! Goriya serve Link! Link be master, not Ganon!|book= The Legend of Zelda|publisher= Valiant Comics|page=}}</ref> but Link refuses.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= No! What am I saying? Get away from me! Get out of here!|book= The Legend of Zelda|publisher= Valiant Comics|page=7}}</ref> However, when Link heads to a palace to search for Ganon, he is greeted outside by the same group of Goriya that had offered to serve him.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Link let Goriya serve him now? Goriya MUST serve! Only Link has Triforce of Power! Only Link is worthy to be master!|book= The Legend of Zelda|publisher= Valiant Comics|page=}}</ref> This time, he accepts their aid,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Hmmm... Well... Why not?|book= The Legend of Zelda|publisher= Valiant Comics|page= 1}}</ref> and the Goriya give him a robe similar to that of Ganon's.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Link will rule! Link is king! Link wear King robes!|book= The Legend of Zelda|publisher= Valiant Comics|page= 1}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In the {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}}, Goriyas resemble their depiction in {{TAoL|-}}. They first appear in "[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 1#Missing in Action|Missing in Action]]" as one of the enemies that go after Princess Zelda and the Triforce of Wisdom. ''[[To the First Power]]'' also shows these foes capturing Link outside one of the [[Underworld]] entrances under the orders of a [[Wizzrobe]], and are later seen attacking Princess Zelda while she is inside {{Term|TLoZ|Level 1|link}}. After Link manages to take the [[Triforce of Power]] from Ganon in "[[The Power]]," several of Ganon's Goriya minions offer to serve Link, as they believe that he holds more power than their master,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Link has powerful magic! Goriya serve Link! Link be master, not Ganon!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page= }}</ref> but Link refuses.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= No! What am I saying? Get away from me! Get out of here!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=7}}</ref> However, when Link heads to a palace to search for Ganon, he is greeted outside by the same group of Goriyas that had offered to serve him.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Link let Goriya serve him now? Goriya MUST serve! Only Link has Triforce of Power! Only Link is worthy to be master!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page= }}</ref> This time, he accepts their aid,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Hmmm... Well... Why not?|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page= 1}}</ref> and the Goriyas give him a robe similar to that of Ganon's.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Link will rule! Link is king! Link wear King robes!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page= 1}}</ref>
Goriya appear once again in "[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 4#Queen of Hearts|Queen of Hearts]]," where they battle against Link and [[Queen Seline]] to keep them from breaking the magic container that will give the queen her magical powers back. They last make an appearance in ''[[Day of the Triforce]]'' as two Goriya try to eat a captured [[Miff]] in Death Mountain.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Fairy made good snack! Not enough for two! Get lost!|book= The Legend of Zelda|publisher= Valiant Comics|page= 8}}</ref>
Goriyas appear once again in "[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 4#Queen of Hearts|Queen of Hearts]]," where they battle against Link and [[Queen Seline]] to keep them from breaking the magic container that will give the queen her magical powers back. They last make an appearance in ''[[Day of the Triforce]]'' as two Goriyas try to eat a captured [[Miff]] in Death Mountain.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Fairy made good snack! Not enough for two! Get lost!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page= 8}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}
===''The Crystal Trap''===
==={{TSP|-}}===
[[File:Goriya TCT.png|right|100px]]
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{TCT}}, [[Princess Zelda]] and Link are attacked by a blue Goriya after the young hero has been freed from the [[Crystal]]. Zelda shoots an arrow from [[Zelda's Bow|her bow]] at the Goriya, injuring it, but it then goes on to say that if the pair spares his life, it will show them a powerful weapon: a [[Battle Axe]], which is the only thing that can defeat Ganon.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= 'Spare me and I'll show you a powerful weapon,' the monster pleads. 'A battle axe. It's the only thing that can defeat Ganon, and I know where it is.'|book= The Crystal Trap|publisher= Archway|page= 13}}</ref> If Link and Zelda agree to follow the Goriya, he will lead the pair into a massive room containing the Battle Axe. The Goriya will then disappear after Link grabs the axe.
Goriyas are briefly mentioned in {{TSP}}. When the [[King of Hyrule]] calls an urgent meeting to take the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] to the [[Fifth Castle of Ancient Hyrule]], he mentions that a recent thunderstorm caused Goriyas to fall from the sky, most likely due to the fact that Ganon is becoming more powerful.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= 'And a scout from Ruberry tells me a thunderstorm last week produced a hail of Goriyas!' 'Goriyas? From the sky?' Murmurs of disbelief run up and down the council table. The king nods. 'It seems that Ganon's power is growing stronger.'|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 6, 7}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}
After Princess Zelda and Link run into Ganon, the evil wizard will confess that he told the Goriya to lead the young heroes to the Battle Axe, since he knew that if they found the axe, Link and Zelda would stop searching for the real weapon that could defeat Ganon: the [[Spear]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= 'My axe, you mean,' says Ganon. 'I told that goriya to lead you to it. I knew if you had the axe you'd stop looking for the real weapon that can defeat me.'|book= The Crystal Trap|publisher= Archway|page= 95}}</ref>
==={{ZA|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{ZA}}, Goriyas resemble purple apes with white hair that throw massive Boomerangs. In this game, [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] can obtain the [[Spells of Zelda's Adventure#Boomerang|Boomerang]] the Goriyas use by defeating a small group of them in a clearing west of the [[Forest of Ogbam]].
{{Noncanon|End}}
===''The Shadow Prince''===
==={{BSTLoZ|-}}===
Goriya are briefly mentioned in {{TSP}}. When the [[King of Hyrule]] calls an urgent meeting to take the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] to the [[Fifth Castle of Ancient Hyrule]], he mentions that a recent thunderstorm caused Goriya to fall from the sky, most likely due to the fact that Ganon is becoming more powerful.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= 'And a scout from Ruberry tells me a thunderstorm last week produced a hail of Goriyas!' 'Goriyas? From the sky?' Murmurs of disbelief run up and down the council table. The king nods. 'It seems that Ganon's power is growing stronger.'|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher= Mammoth|page= 6, 7}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|Start}}
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===Philips CD-i Games===
Goriya appear in all ''Zelda'' games for the [[Philips CD-i]]. In {{TFoE}} and {{TWoG}}, they have a similar appearance to the ones in ''The Legend of Zelda'' TV series. However, in {{ZA}}, they resemble purple apes with white hair that throw massive boomerangs. In this game, [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] can obtain the [[Spells of Zelda's Adventure#Boomerang|Boomerang]] the Goriyas use by defeating a small group of them in a clearing west of the [[Forest of Ogbam]].
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This article is about the regular appearance of Goriyas. For other uses, see Goriya (Disambiguation).
Goriyas,(OoS)[2] also known as Red Goriyas,(TLoZ | TAoL)[2] are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series. They are devils that have mastered the Boomerang as a weapon,[3][4] making them dangerous in both short- and long-range combat.
A little devil that lives underground. He uses boomerangs. There are two of his type, blue ones and red ones. Watch out for the blue ones! They are strong.
In The Legend of Zelda, Red Goriyas appear only in Dungeons. They generally attack in groups of three or more. Link finds the Boomerang by defeating a group of Red Goriyas in Level 1. When defeated, Red Goriyas may drop either a Heart, one Rupee, four Bombs or a Clock.[note 1]
In some Dungeons, a hungry Red Goriya will be blocking the passage to the next room. When talked to, the Goriya's stomach grumbles,[6] vaguely hinting that the creature is hungry. It will refuse to budge until fed. To satisfy the monster and obtain entry, Link must offer it Food purchased from a Shop.
The Adventure of Link
The Adventure of Link Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Goriya
A little devil that attacks Link by using a boomerang. Fend off the boomerang with the shield. Watch out! These devils are on the plains and in the caves too.
In The Adventure of Link, the side-scrolling angle changes typical Goriya attack patterns. Instead of tossing their projectiles in random directions, they specifically target Link, and can have multiple Boomerangs in the air at one time, unlike their past incarnations. They can throw Boomerangs on either the "bottom" or "top" level, in the same way most bipedal enemies attack. Depending on the Boomerang's height, Link must choose to duck or stand to block the attacks with his shield.[7] If a Boomerang is thrown at the bottom level, it will return to the Goriya on the top level, and vice versa.
Goriyas now tend to appear in caves and fields more often than dungeons,[8] and generally only appear alone or with a single partner instead of larger groups, perhaps due to the fact that they are now more challenging opponents.
In Oracle of Seasons, Goriyas appear in the Gnarled Root Dungeon. They look identical to Moblins, suggesting a relation between the two types of monster. They behave like their original incarnations in The Legend of Zelda; wandering around the room and suddenly throwing Boomerangs to attack Link. Many of the enemies that appear in the Gnarled Root Dungeon evoke those that appeared in Level 1 of the original NES adventure, and these are no exception.
Also in the Gnarled Root Dungeon, a pair of bull-like Goriyas known as the Brother Goriyas appear as mini-bosses.
A Goriya briefly appears in the "Having a Ball" episode of Captain N: The Game Master. After Link, Princess Zelda, Kevin, and Princess Lana arrive at the tunnel leading to the Island Palace, a Goriya appears and rapidly begins to throw boomerangs nonstop toward the heroes. The boomerangs impede the group's progress, so Link uses his Magic Shield to block the attacks while the rest of the party follows closely behind. As the heroes approach the Goriya, Kevin uses his Zapper to defeat it, allowing them to continue to their destination.
In the The Legend of Zelda comics by Valiant Comics, Goriyas resemble their depiction in The Adventure of Link. They first appear in "Missing in Action" as one of the enemies that go after Princess Zelda and the Triforce of Wisdom. To the First Power also shows these foes capturing Link outside one of the Underworld entrances under the orders of a Wizzrobe, and are later seen attacking Princess Zelda while she is inside Level 1. After Link manages to take the Triforce of Power from Ganon in "The Power," several of Ganon's Goriya minions offer to serve Link, as they believe that he holds more power than their master,[10] but Link refuses.[11] However, when Link heads to a palace to search for Ganon, he is greeted outside by the same group of Goriyas that had offered to serve him.[12] This time, he accepts their aid,[13] and the Goriyas give him a robe similar to that of Ganon's.[14]
Goriyas appear once again in "Queen of Hearts," where they battle against Link and Queen Seline to keep them from breaking the magic container that will give the queen her magical powers back. They last make an appearance in Day of the Triforce as two Goriyas try to eat a captured Miff in Death Mountain.[15]
In Zelda's Adventure, Goriyas resemble purple apes with white hair that throw massive Boomerangs. In this game, Zelda can obtain the Boomerang the Goriyas use by defeating a small group of them in a clearing west of the Forest of Ogbam.
↑If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Flute, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armos, Like Likes, Keese, or Gels will not be counted.[5]
References
↑"These devilish companions of the Moblins are masters of the boomerang, Goriyas can be found in all manner of locales, from grassy fields to deserts and caves." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 183)
↑"No! What am I saying? Get away from me! Get out of here!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 7)
↑"Link let Goriya serve him now? Goriya MUST serve! Only Link has Triforce of Power! Only Link is worthy to be master!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, [which page?])
↑"Link will rule! Link is king! Link wear King robes!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 1)
↑"Fairy made good snack! Not enough for two! Get lost!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 8)
↑"'And a scout from Ruberry tells me a thunderstorm last week produced a hail of Goriyas!' 'Goriyas? From the sky?' Murmurs of disbelief run up and down the council table. The king nods. 'It seems that Ganon's power is growing stronger.'" (The Shadow Prince, Simon & Schuster, pg. 6, 7)
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