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− | The '''Sheikah''' (alternately spelled '''Shiekah''') is a mysterious race of shadow folk | + | The '''Sheikah''' (alternately spelled '''Shiekah''') is a mysterious race of shadow folk that was introduced in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. Thus far, there is only one character who is actually known to be a Sheikah, [[Impa]] (and only the Impa who appears in ''Ocarina of Time''. |
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− | The Sheikah are | + | The Sheikah are known as mysterious shadow folk and are closely connected to [[Hyrule]]'s history. They have been referred to as "the shadows of the [[Hylian]]s", as they swore allegiance to the King of Hyrule and have served the royal family as attendants for generations. They have passed down valuable lore regarding the [[sage]]s and the [[Triforce]]. The Sheikah are also known as the founders of [[Kakariko Village]], which initially was only a Sheikah village. They seem to be highly connected to the [[Shadow Temple]] and Kakariko's other supernatural events. They also developed the [[Mask of Truth]], which seemed to be capable of peering into people's minds. They also seem to have been involved in the creation of the [[Lens of Truth]] and the [[Gossip Stone]]s, which bear their logos and reveal hidden truths in their own ways. |
− | + | It is implied that Sheikah people were more active when Hyrule was at war, particularly during the "fierce war" which raged in the decades prior to ''Ocarina of Time''. Ever since Hyrule entered a period of peace, the Sheikah were seen less and were believed to have died out. At least one survived, known as Impa. She acted as a caretaker of the Hyrule Royal Family and [[Princess Zelda]], sealed the shadow beast [[Enemies in Ocarina of Time|Bongo-Bongo]] beneath Kakariko's Well, and she also opened Kakariko Village to the public. Impa acted as a strong ally of Zelda's during her attempts to prevent [[Ganon|Ganondorf]] from entering the [[Sacred Realm]] and later helped Zelda to escape Hyrule when Ganondorf staged his coup. When Princess Zelda emerged from hiding, she disguised herself off as a man named Sheik and claimed to be the "survivor of the Sheikah". She even played a traditional Sheikah lyre. As for Impa, she was awakened as the Shadow Sage, serving as the Sheikah representative amongst the sages. | |
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The Sheikah were later indirectly referred to in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' in which they were said to have "dwindled in the prolonged wars" and lived in the Hidden Village, which was referred to as their secret home and "a lonely, forgotten place", during the time when they served the Royal Family in secret. In the time of ''Twilight Princess'', the Hidden Village's only inhabitant was [[Impaz]], who did not seem to be of actual Sheikah descent but was named after the village's founder (in reference to Impa). It was shown that they even passed down legends from the [[Ooccaa]] relating to the "messenger from the skies" and passed on the Ancient Sky Book that had been passed down from her ancestors for the wielder of the [[Dominion Rod]]. | The Sheikah were later indirectly referred to in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' in which they were said to have "dwindled in the prolonged wars" and lived in the Hidden Village, which was referred to as their secret home and "a lonely, forgotten place", during the time when they served the Royal Family in secret. In the time of ''Twilight Princess'', the Hidden Village's only inhabitant was [[Impaz]], who did not seem to be of actual Sheikah descent but was named after the village's founder (in reference to Impa). It was shown that they even passed down legends from the [[Ooccaa]] relating to the "messenger from the skies" and passed on the Ancient Sky Book that had been passed down from her ancestors for the wielder of the [[Dominion Rod]]. | ||
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==Sheikah Symbol== | ==Sheikah Symbol== | ||
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*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' - [[Aganhim]]'s robes bear an eye symbol that looks fairly similar to the Sheikah symbol but without the teadrop. | *''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' - [[Aganhim]]'s robes bear an eye symbol that looks fairly similar to the Sheikah symbol but without the teadrop. | ||
*''Ocarina of Time'' - The eye symbol appears on the clothes of Impa and Sheik, and it is inscribed in various areas of Kakariko Village as well as on the Lens of Truth, the Mask of Truth and the Gossip Stones. | *''Ocarina of Time'' - The eye symbol appears on the clothes of Impa and Sheik, and it is inscribed in various areas of Kakariko Village as well as on the Lens of Truth, the Mask of Truth and the Gossip Stones. | ||
− | *''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' - The eye symbol once more appears on the Lens of Truth, the Mask of Truth and the Gossip Stone, and the Sheikah are even mentioned in the Mask of Truth's item description. As these items are found in [[Termina]], this raises the questions of whether or not Sheikah exist in Termina (or could have crossed over from Hyrule) | + | *''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' - The eye symbol once more appears on the Lens of Truth, the Mask of Truth and the Gossip Stone, and the Sheikah are even mentioned in the Mask of Truth's item description. As these items are found in [[Termina]], this raises the questions of whether or not Sheikah exist in Termina (or could have crossed over from Hyrule). |
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' - [[Veran]]'s robes bear a symbol which resembles the Sheikah eye symbol, and she also has [[Gerudo]] symbols on her shoulder pads. | *''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' - [[Veran]]'s robes bear a symbol which resembles the Sheikah eye symbol, and she also has [[Gerudo]] symbols on her shoulder pads. | ||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' - A scroll with the eye symbol appears at the Forsaken Fortress, which used to be inhabited by rival pirates of [[Tetra]]'s crew. It is uncertain whether or not this is supposed to imply that those pirates were connected with the Sheikah. [[Baito]] also has a tattoo on his back which resembles the symbol. | *''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' - A scroll with the eye symbol appears at the Forsaken Fortress, which used to be inhabited by rival pirates of [[Tetra]]'s crew. It is uncertain whether or not this is supposed to imply that those pirates were connected with the Sheikah. [[Baito]] also has a tattoo on his back which resembles the symbol. | ||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' - Zelda's cloak has a Sheikah eye symbol on them, and [[Madame Fanadi]] actually has the eye symbol imprinted on her forehead. The eye symbols are also found on the game's [[Howling Stone]]s, and [[Luda]]'s clothes have designs resembling the eye symbol. | *''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' - Zelda's cloak has a Sheikah eye symbol on them, and [[Madame Fanadi]] actually has the eye symbol imprinted on her forehead. The eye symbols are also found on the game's [[Howling Stone]]s, and [[Luda]]'s clothes have designs resembling the eye symbol. | ||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' - The eye symbols appear on Gossip Stones within the game. | *''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' - The eye symbols appear on Gossip Stones within the game. | ||
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=Other Appearances= | =Other Appearances= | ||
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− | *The name seems to be derived from "sheikh", which is an honorific term in Arabic that is usually used to refer to elders | + | *The name seems to be derived from "sheikh", which is an honorific term in Arabic that is usually used to refer to elders. |
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[[Category: Zelda Creatures]] | [[Category: Zelda Creatures]] |