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'''Twilit Insects''',<ref>{{Cite book|quote='''Twilit Insect'''|book=A&A|page=293}}</ref> also known as '''Shadow Insects''',<ref>{{Cite|In this shadowy {{Color|TP Red|twilight}}...the {{Color|TP Red|shadow insects}} are {{Color|TP Red|invisible}}, much as the {{Color|TP Red|people}} from your light world are...|Eldin|TP}}</ref> '''Insects of Darkness''',<ref>{{Cite|...The {{Color|TP Red|insects of darkness}}... They are the form taken...by the evil that attached itself...to my scattered {{Color|TP Red|light}}...|Eldin|TP}}</ref> and '''Dark Insects''',<ref>{{Cite|In the shadows of {{Color|TP Red|twilight}}...the {{Color|TP Red|dark insects}} are as...{{Color|TP Red|invisible}}...as {{Color|TP Red|normal beings}} are here...|Faron|TP}}</ref> are enemies in {{TP}}.
'''Shadow Insects''',<ref>{{Cite book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 202}}</ref> also known as '''Twili Insects''',<ref>{{Cite book|quote= |book= A&A|publisher= |page= 293}}</ref> '''Insects of Darkness''',<ref>{{Cite|...The {{Color|TPHD Red|insects of darkness}}... They are the form taken...by the evil that attached itself...to my scattered {{Color|TPHD Red|light}}...|Eldin|TP}}</ref> and '''Dark Insects''',<ref>{{Cite|In the shadows of {{Color|TPHD Red|twilight}}...the {{Color|TPHD Red|dark insects}} are as...{{Color|TPHD Red|invisible}}...as {{Color|TPHD Red|normal beings}} are here...|Faron|TP}}</ref> are enemies in {{TP}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Twilit Insects are the dark creations of [[Zant]] made to steal the [[Light Spirit]]s' [[light]]. They are the direct cause of the Provinces being cast into [[Twilight]], as a result of the regional Light Spirits having their light stolen. Twilit Insects can only be seen using [[Wolf Link]]'s senses. The only way to bring the Provinces back into the light is by destroying the 16 Twilit Insects (12 in {{TPHD}}) hiding in each Province holding the [[Tears of Light]]. The Tears of Light left behind by these creatures can only be held in the [[Vessel of Light]], which is granted exclusively by the Light Spirits.<ref>{{Cite|Look...for my {{Color|TP Red|light}}... Retrieve the {{Color|TP Red|light}} stolen by the dark beasts...and keep it...in this {{Color|TP Red|vessel}}.|Faron|TP}}</ref>
Shadow Insects are the dark creations of [[Zant]] made to steal the [[Light Spirit]]s' [[light]]. They are the direct cause of the Provinces being cast into [[Twilight]], as a result of the regional Light Spirits having their light stolen. Shadow Insects can only be seen using [[Wolf Link]]'s senses. The only way to bring the Provinces back into the light is by destroying the 16 Shadow Insects (12 in {{TPHD}}) hiding in each Province holding the [[Tears of Light]]. The Tears of Light left behind by these creatures can only be held in the [[Vessel of Light]], which is granted exclusively by the Light Spirits.<ref>{{Cite|Look...for my {{Color|TPHD Red|light}}... Retrieve the {{Color|TPHD Red|light}} stolen by the dark beasts...and keep it...in this {{Color|TPHD Red|vessel}}.|Faron|TP}}</ref>


Twilit Insects have a proclivity for hiding and running away from Wolf Link. When encountered, they may attack Link by tackling him or by emitting an electrical shock. Twilit Insects also possess the ability to fly, and will do so if knocked off of a wall they were clinging to. Certain Twilit Insects require Link to solve basic puzzles in order to force them out of hiding, such as by lighting a fireplace, smoking out any hidden Insects. A small group of Twilit Insects hide within the fireplace inside [[Barnes]]'s storehouse, forcing Link to ignite the fireplace and inadvertently set the storehouse ablaze, defeating the Twilit Insects in the resulting explosions.<ref>{{Cite|Hmm... I don't suppose there's any nicer way to hunt these things, huh? Well, you had to sacrifice someone's house to find Tears of Light...but that's how the cookie crumbles, right?|Midna|TP}}</ref> Twilit Insects can also hide and move about underground, requiring Link to dig and force them above ground. When found, they can be defeated with Wolf Link's Jump Attack. Defeating one reveals its Tear of Light, which can then be collected into the Vessel of Light.
Shadow Insects have a proclivity for hiding and running away from Wolf Link. When encountered, they may attack Link by tackling him or by emitting an electrical shock. Shadow Insects also possess the ability to fly, and will do so if knocked off of a wall they were clinging to. Certain Shadow Insects require Link to solve basic puzzles in order to force them out of hiding, such as by lighting a fireplace, smoking out any hidden Insects. A small group of Shadow Insects hide within the fireplace inside [[Barnes]]'s storehouse, forcing Link to ignite the fireplace and inadvertently set the storehouse ablaze, defeating the Shadow Insects in the resulting explosions.<ref>{{Cite|Hmm... I don't suppose there's any nicer way to hunt these things, huh? Well, you had to sacrifice someone's house to find Tears of Light...but that's how the cookie crumbles, right?|Midna|TP}}</ref> Shadow Insects can also hide and move about underground, requiring Link to dig and force them above ground. When found, they can be defeated with Wolf Link's Jump Attack. Defeating one reveals its Tear of Light, which can then be collected into the Vessel of Light.


A much larger Twilit Insect, the [[Twilit Bloat]], holds the final Tear of Light in the [[Lanayru Province]].
A much larger Shadow Insect, the [[Twilit Bloat]], holds the final Tear of Light in the [[Lanayru Province]].


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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|ja= {{Romanize|影の蟲|Kage no Mushi}}
|ja= {{Romanize|影の蟲|Kage no Mushi}}
|jaM= Shadow Insect
|jaM= Same as English.
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|it= Insetto dell'ombra
|it= Insetto dell'ombra
|itM= Insect from the Shadows
|itM= Same as English.
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|esL= Insecto de las Sombras
|esL= Insecto de las Sombras
|esLM= Insect from the Shadows}}
|esLM= Same as English.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:TP Winged Shadow Insect.png|A flying Shadow Insect
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==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Twilit Bloat]]
* [[Twilit Bloat]]
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Revision as of 06:33, 15 January 2019

Shadow Insects,[1] also known as Twili Insects,[2] Insects of Darkness,[3] and Dark Insects,[4] are enemies in Twilight Princess.

Characteristics

Shadow Insects are the dark creations of Zant made to steal the Light Spirits' light. They are the direct cause of the Provinces being cast into Twilight, as a result of the regional Light Spirits having their light stolen. Shadow Insects can only be seen using Wolf Link's senses. The only way to bring the Provinces back into the light is by destroying the 16 Shadow Insects (12 in Twilight Princess HD) hiding in each Province holding the Tears of Light. The Tears of Light left behind by these creatures can only be held in the Vessel of Light, which is granted exclusively by the Light Spirits.[5]

Shadow Insects have a proclivity for hiding and running away from Wolf Link. When encountered, they may attack Link by tackling him or by emitting an electrical shock. Shadow Insects also possess the ability to fly, and will do so if knocked off of a wall they were clinging to. Certain Shadow Insects require Link to solve basic puzzles in order to force them out of hiding, such as by lighting a fireplace, smoking out any hidden Insects. A small group of Shadow Insects hide within the fireplace inside Barnes's storehouse, forcing Link to ignite the fireplace and inadvertently set the storehouse ablaze, defeating the Shadow Insects in the resulting explosions.[6] Shadow Insects can also hide and move about underground, requiring Link to dig and force them above ground. When found, they can be defeated with Wolf Link's Jump Attack. Defeating one reveals its Tear of Light, which can then be collected into the Vessel of Light.

A much larger Shadow Insect, the Twilit Bloat, holds the final Tear of Light in the Lanayru Province.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 影の蟲 (Kage no Mushi) Same as English.
Italy Italian Insetto dell'ombra Same as English.
Latin America SpanishLA Insecto de las Sombras Same as English.

Gallery

See Also

References

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  3. "...The insects of darkness... They are the form taken...by the evil that attached itself...to my scattered light..." — Eldin (Twilight Princess)
  4. "In the shadows of twilight...the dark insects are as...invisible...as normal beings are here..." — Faron (Twilight Princess)
  5. "Look...for my light... Retrieve the light stolen by the dark beasts...and keep it...in this vessel." — Faron (Twilight Princess)
  6. "Hmm... I don't suppose there's any nicer way to hunt these things, huh? Well, you had to sacrifice someone's house to find Tears of Light...but that's how the cookie crumbles, right?" — Midna (Twilight Princess)

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