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{{Infobox|race | {{Infobox|race | ||
| image = [[File:OoT-Zora.png|300px]] | |||
| image | | special = Swim fins<br/>Tails on their heads<br/>Blue skinned | ||
| game | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | ||
| location = [[Zora's Domain]]<br/>[[Zora Cape]] | | location = [[Zora's Domain]]<br/>[[Zora Cape]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|The Zoras come from [[Zora's Domain]] in northeast [[Hyrule]]. An aquatic race, they are longtime allies of [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Hyrule's Royal Family]]. I heard that only the Royal Family of Hyrule can enter Zora's Domain...|[[Kaepora Gaebora]]}} | {{Quote|The Zoras come from [[Zora's Domain]] in northeast [[Hyrule]]. An aquatic race, they are longtime allies of [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Hyrule's Royal Family]]. I heard that only the Royal Family of Hyrule can enter Zora's Domain...|[[Kaepora Gaebora]]}} | ||
The ''' | The '''Zora''' is a recurring race of amphibians in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. The majority of these creatures are tall, humanoid, and blue skinned. However, they can differ from game to game – even in the same game there are Zoras that look totally different from the others. [[King Zora|King Zora XVI]] has a big and round body type, [[Queen Rutela]] has a mermaid look while [[Prince Ralis]] is very short and looks like a hybrid between a Zora and a Human. | ||
There are two subspecies of Zora: River Zoras and Sea Zoras. The River Zoras are the hostile monsters that [[Link]] fights. In some games, like Link Between Worlds, not all of them are hostile. They pop out of the water and shoot fireballs at Link. The Sea Zoras are the kind and peaceful creatures that Link interacts with in games. The appearance of the two species differ as well: the River Zoras usually | There are two subspecies of Zora: River Zoras and Sea Zoras. The River Zoras are the hostile monsters that [[Link]] fights. In some games, like ''A Link Between Worlds'', not all of them are hostile. They pop out of the water and shoot fireballs at Link. The Sea Zoras are the kind and peaceful creatures that Link interacts with in games. The appearance of the two species differ as well: the River Zoras are usually green and have frills on their heads while the Sea Zoras are more humanoid, blue, have fins on their arms, and a fish tail on their heads. The names of the subspecies are not necessarily derived from their habitats; Sea Zoras can appear in rivers and River Zoras in the sea. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[File:Queen Rutela.png|150px|thumb|left|''Rutela has a special look that differs from other Zoras'']] | [[File:Queen Rutela.png|150px|thumb|left|''Rutela has a special look that differs from other Zoras'']] | ||
Zoras resemble other marine creatures. They have fins on both arms, and in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Link | Zoras resemble other marine creatures. They have fins on both arms, and in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Link uses them as some sort of [[Boomerang]]. Their head has a ''tail'' that stretches out on the back. Most of them are humanoid looking, but there are exceptions such as [[Toto]], King Zora, Ralis, etc. The males and females are hard to specify, since they look very similar and if the Zora isn't wearing clothes, it is almost impossible to judge. Rutela in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' looked more like a mermaid, and in that game, the Zoras had armor instead of being "naked". | ||
As with [[Deku Scrub]]s and [[Goron]]s, the Zora usually have a larger purpose in the plot. The leaders have been shown to be a little different from the general Zora and male too. Toto in ''Majora's Mask'' is a respected manager of | As with [[Deku Scrub]]s and [[Goron]]s, the Zora usually have a larger purpose in the plot. The leaders have been shown to be a little different from the general Zora and male too. Toto in ''Majora's Mask'' is a respected manager of [[The Indigo-Go's]] and he is very round. King Zora XVI from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is also very large and in a place of leadership. | ||
The River | The River Zoras are more monstrous-looking and haven't been shown as much. They like to fire energy bursts at Link. They have fangs and look more like monster fishes than Zoras. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the King of the Zoras was a River Zora. Many friendly River Zoras appear in ''A Link Between Worlds'', including the Zora Queen, Queen Oren, and the Zora underlings that wear capes. | ||
[[File:River-Zora-LoZ-Art.png|230px|thumb|right|A River-Zora, a monster that Link fights in some games.]] | [[File:River-Zora-LoZ-Art.png|230px|thumb|right|A River-Zora, a monster that Link fights in some games.]] | ||
Certain other features of the Zora biology are revealed when Link can inhabit the body of the Zora [[Mikau]] in ''Majora's Mask''. When Link assumes his Zora body, he can swim with great ease and agility, using his forearm fins to perform barrel rolls or to jump out of the water. Moreover, these fins are specialized for Link's fighting needs. They can grow larger to serve as sharp-edged weapons similar to | Certain other features of the Zora biology are revealed when Link can inhabit the body of the Zora [[Mikau]] in ''Majora's Mask''. When Link assumes his Zora body, he can swim with great ease and agility, using his forearm fins to perform barrel rolls or to jump out of the water. Moreover, these fins are specialized for Link's fighting needs. They can grow larger to serve as sharp-edged weapons similar to swords, and even be projected as twin boomerangs; they retract again when not in use. Link's right fin also grows to become his shield when defending. | ||
Additionally, Zoras who possess magical power have the ability to create electric fields around their bodies as a defense mechanism when swimming, much like electric eels. This ability has only been seen and used in ''Majora's Mask''. All Zoras are powerful swimmers – in fact, they are powerful enough to swim up waterfalls, as seen in ''Twilight Princess''. | Additionally, Zoras who possess magical power have the ability to create electric fields around their bodies as a defense mechanism when swimming, much like electric eels. This ability has only been seen and used in ''Majora's Mask''. All Zoras are powerful swimmers – in fact, they are powerful enough to swim up waterfalls, as seen in ''Twilight Princess''. | ||
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===The Legend of Zelda=== | ===The Legend of Zelda=== | ||
[[File:Zora sprite.png|75px]] | [[File:Zora sprite.png|75px]] | ||
River | River Zoras are the only variety seen in the ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. They hide underwater until Link comes near, when they will shoot fireballs at him. These fireballs can only be blocked with the [[Magical Shield]]. | ||
===The Adventure of Link=== | ===The Adventure of Link=== | ||
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===Link's Awakening=== | ===Link's Awakening=== | ||
The River | The River Zoras appear again in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' as enemies inhabiting the water areas such as [[Martha's Bay]]. There is only one [[Secret Zora|friendly Zora]] in the game that can be found in [[Animal Village]]. He can only be seen with the [[Magnifying Lens]] in the house in the northeast of the village. When Link talks to him, the [[Photographer]] appears and takes a picture of the pair. | ||
===Ocarina of Time=== | ===Ocarina of Time=== | ||
[[File:King Zora XVI.png|x200px|thumb|left|''King Zora has round and much bigger form than other Zoras.]] | [[File:King Zora XVI.png|x200px|thumb|left|''King Zora has round and much bigger form than other Zoras.]] | ||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is the first game that Sea | ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is the first game that Sea Zoras make an appearance. Their main habitat is [[Zora's Domain]], near [[Zora's River]]. They are ruled by King Zora XVI. When Link arrives at their domain in search of the next [[Spiritual Stones|Spiritual Stone]], the [[Zora's Sapphire]], he finds that King Zora's daughter, [[Ruto|Princess Ruto]], has gone missing. Link finds a letter from her in a bottle that says she is inside of [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]]'s belly. Link rescues her, and she gives him the Spiritual Stone as a reward. | ||
Seven years into the future, after Link withdraws the [[Master Sword]], he visits Zora's Domain and discovers that it is completely frozen over. After traversing the [[Ice Cavern]], he obtains the [[Iron Boots]] and can enter the [[Water Temple]]. In there, he finds Ruto, and once he defeats [[Morpha]], she becomes the Sage of Water. | Seven years into the future, after Link withdraws the [[Master Sword]], he visits Zora's Domain and discovers that it is completely frozen over. After traversing the [[Ice Cavern (Ocarina of Time)|Ice Cavern]], he obtains the [[Iron Boots]] and can enter the [[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]]. In there, he finds Ruto, and once he defeats [[Morpha]], she becomes the Sage of Water. | ||
===Majora's Mask=== | ===Majora's Mask=== | ||
Zoras in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are found in the [[Great Bay]] region of [[Termina]]. There are several normal Zoras living in the area; however, there is also a popular Zora rock band called | Zoras in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are found in the [[Great Bay]] region of [[Termina]]. There are several normal Zoras living in the area; however, there is also a popular Zora rock band called [[The Indigo-Go's]]. Like the [[Deku Scrub|Deku]] and [[Goron]] races, there is a mask allowing [[Link]] to turn into a Zora. | ||
====Indigo-Go's==== | ====Indigo-Go's==== | ||
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the Zoras once more are a peaceful race residing in Zora's Domain, near [[Lake Hylia]]. When Link first arrives, their home is covered in ice, but he can easily unfreeze it with a large volcanic rock from [[Death Mountain]]. The Zoras were ruled by [[Queen Rutela]] until her death, when her son, [[Prince Ralis]], was supposed to take over. Link finds Prince Ralis in [[Castle Town]], where [[Ilia]] is trying to save him from sickness. Queen Rutela asks Link to save her son, so he guides Ralis, [[Telma]], and Ilia across [[Hyrule Field]] to [[Kakariko Village]]. Once Ralis is safe, Rutela gives Link the [[Zora Armor]] in the [[Graveyard (Twilight Princess)|Graveyard]]. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the Zoras once more are a peaceful race residing in Zora's Domain, near [[Lake Hylia]]. When Link first arrives, their home is covered in ice, but he can easily unfreeze it with a large volcanic rock from [[Death Mountain]]. The Zoras were ruled by [[Queen Rutela]] until her death, when her son, [[Prince Ralis]], was supposed to take over. Link finds Prince Ralis in [[Castle Town]], where [[Ilia]] is trying to save him from sickness. Queen Rutela asks Link to save her son, so he guides Ralis, [[Telma]], and Ilia across [[Hyrule Field]] to [[Kakariko Village]]. Once Ralis is safe, Rutela gives Link the [[Zora Armor]] in the [[Graveyard (Twilight Princess)|Graveyard]]. | ||
===Link Between Worlds=== | ===A Link Between Worlds=== | ||
Only River Zoras appear in Link Between Worlds. Some are hostile and some are not. The non-hostile Zoras wear capes. The Zora | Only River Zoras appear in ''A Link Between Worlds''. Some are hostile and some are not. The non-hostile Zoras wear capes. The Zora Queen, Queen Oren, is a sage. Also, a Shady Guy steals the [[Smooth Gem]] from her pool, causing her to swell. Link needs to purchase the Smooth Gem for 200 Rupees at Kakariko Vilage and return it to the pool. Queen Oren will then give Link the [[Zora Flippers]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:King-Zora-2.png| | File:King-Zora-2.png|''King Zora from A Link to the Past'' | ||
File:Friendly Zora.png|A photograph of Link with the | File:Friendly Zora.png|''A photograph of Link with the Secret Zora in Link's Awakening'' | ||
File:Prince-Ralis.png|Prince Ralis of the Zoras from | File:Prince-Ralis.png|''Prince Ralis of the Zoras from Twilight Princess'' | ||
File:Zora artwork.png|River Zora artwork from the original | File:Zora artwork.png|''River Zora artwork from the original The Legend of Zelda'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||