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The element of Light is often represented by the [[human]] races of Hyrule, particularly the Hylians, since they are often considered the chosen people of the Goddesses. In the era of {{TMC}}, the Hyrulean royal family possessed the [[Light Force]], a gift from the [[Picori]]. The royal family is also thought to possess powerful magic due to their bloodline with the Goddess [[Hylia]], and this power tends to emerge when Hyrule is in peril.<ref name="E 14">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 14}}</ref> Some of the Light power within [[Princess_Zelda|Princess Zelda's]] bloodline in {{TotK}} is attributed to the [[Zonai]] [[Rauru#Tears_of_the_Kingdom|Rauru]], her ancestor, who was known as the King of Light. | The element of Light is often represented by the [[human]] races of Hyrule, particularly the Hylians, since they are often considered the chosen people of the Goddesses. In the era of {{TMC}}, the Hyrulean royal family possessed the [[Light Force]], a gift from the [[Picori]]. The royal family is also thought to possess powerful magic due to their bloodline with the Goddess [[Hylia]], and this power tends to emerge when Hyrule is in peril.<ref name="E 14">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 14}}</ref> Some of the Light power within [[Princess_Zelda|Princess Zelda's]] bloodline in {{TotK}} is attributed to the [[Zonai]] [[Rauru#Tears_of_the_Kingdom|Rauru]], her ancestor, who was known as the King of Light. | ||
Light also plays a large role in the technology of the Hylians, most famously the [[Beamos]]. The Beamos is a | Light also plays a large role in the technology of the Hylians, most famously the [[Beamos]]. The Beamos is a defense mechanism which uses a rudimentary form of a radar to track targets and dispatch them with a damaging ray of light; such devices often guard some of the Hylians' most ancient structures such as the [[Desert Palace]].<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP |guide= Nintendo |page= 52}}</ref> In addition, Hylians construct large lighthouses such as the one found on [[Windfall Island]] for navigational purposes; others exists within the [[Clock Tower]] in [[Termina]], and atop the [[Light Tower]] on [[Skyloft]]. Hylians also make use of light to study the heavens, by constructing telescopes such as the one found in the [[Astral Observatory]]. Some of the ancient technology left in the Temple of Time by the [[Oocca|Hylian's ancestors]], such as the [[Dominion Rod]], uses light to take control of large mechanical statues. | ||
By the time of {{BotW}}, the [[Sheikah]] have made such tremendous advances in technology that they can create platforms, barriers, and weapons including swords and bombs out of solid light. They are also capable of engineering autonomous [[Guardians]] and [[Divine Beasts]] with powerful laser weaponry, instant teleportation, and handheld devices with video screens that can activate magical runes and function as photographic cameras. More rudimentary cameras existed in the era of {{TWW}} and {{MM}} in the form of the [[Pictobox]]. | By the time of {{BotW}}, the [[Sheikah]] have made such tremendous advances in technology that they can create platforms, barriers, and weapons including swords and bombs out of solid light. They are also capable of engineering autonomous [[Guardians]] and [[Divine Beasts]] with powerful laser weaponry, instant teleportation, and handheld devices with video screens that can activate magical runes and function as photographic cameras. More rudimentary cameras existed in the era of {{TWW}} and {{MM}} in the form of the [[Pictobox]]. | ||
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The [[Gerudo]] also make use of light in their technology and architecture found in the [[Spirit Temple]] and [[Lightning Temple]], and also use [[Lighthouse|Lighthouses]] for navigating the desert. Sunlight plays a crucial role for life in the desert, as it can heat the sand to dangerous temperatures and create mirages which can lead the unsuspecting traveler astray.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|OoT Yellow|Haunted Wasteland}}<br/>If you chase a mirage, the desert will swallow you. Only one path is true!|Sign|OoT3D}}</ref> | The [[Gerudo]] also make use of light in their technology and architecture found in the [[Spirit Temple]] and [[Lightning Temple]], and also use [[Lighthouse|Lighthouses]] for navigating the desert. Sunlight plays a crucial role for life in the desert, as it can heat the sand to dangerous temperatures and create mirages which can lead the unsuspecting traveler astray.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|OoT Yellow|Haunted Wasteland}}<br/>If you chase a mirage, the desert will swallow you. Only one path is true!|Sign|OoT3D}}</ref> | ||
The hero from {{FSA}} is sometimes known as the ''Hero of Light'' for his efforts in collecting [[Force Gem]]s to empower the [[Four Sword]]. He notably had the ability to focus the energy of Force Gems into a powerful [[Sword Beam]], even without full health. | The hero from {{FSA}} is sometimes known as the ''Hero of Light'' for his efforts in collecting [[Force Gem]]s to empower the [[Four Sword]].<ref name="FSA Manual 19">{{Cite Manual|quote= The Hero of Light is the player who helped the most during the previous round...|game= FSA|page= 19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= In three- or four-player games, the Heroes of Light and Darkness are determined by secret ballot on the GBA screens.|game= FSA|page= 19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= As people vote for the Hero of Light, his bonus points increase.|game= FSA|page= 19}}</ref> He notably had the ability to focus the energy of Force Gems into a powerful [[Sword Beam]], even without full health. | ||
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