Ocarina of Time Races
Hylian
- Main article: Hylian
"They say we Hylians have big ears in order to hear the voices of the gods...but I've never heard them!"
The Hylians are a humanoid race distinguished by their large, pointed ears, including Link and Zelda.
Gerudo
- Main article: Gerudo
"A kid like you may not know this, but the Gerudo race consists only of women. Only one man is born every hundred years..."
The Gerudo are a race of humanoids originating from west of the Gerudo Valley. The most prominent trait of the Gerudo is the race only consisting of females except one male being born every one hundred years.
Sheikah
- Main article: Sheikah
"Have you heard the legend of the "Shadow Folk"? They are the Sheikah...the shadows of the Hylians. They say they swore allegiance to the King of Hyrule and guarded the Royal Family. But with the long peace, no one has seen a Sheikah around here for a long time. However... I heard there is one Sheikah woman living in the castle..."
The Sheikah are an ancient race, known for serving the Royal Family of Hyrule. Few Sheikah are known to survive in the present day.
Kokiri
- Main article: Kokiri
"Hey, have you seen your old friends? None of them recognized you with your grown-up body, did they? That's because the Kokiri never grow up! Even after seven years, they're still kids!"
The Kokiri are a race of children that never grow up, living in the Kokiri Forest under the watch of the Great Deku Tree, who is said to be their father.
Goron
- Main article: Goron
"I am one of the Gorons, the stone-eating people who live on Death Mountain. Look at that huge boulder over there! It blocks the entrance to the Dodongo's Cavern, which was once a very important place for us Gorons... But one day, many Dodongos suddenly appeared inside the cavern. It became a very dangerous place! On top of that, a Gerudo in black armor used his magic to seal the entrance with that boulder!"
The Gorons are brown/gold, mountain-dwelling creatures that are made out of rock and feed on rock. All Gorons refer to themselves and each other as male; many Gorons have mentioned having brothers, fathers, and sons, but no mothers or sisters.
Zora
- Main article: Zora
"The Zoras come from Zora's Domain in northeast Hyrule. An aquatic race, they are longtime allies of Hyrule's Royal Family. I heard that only the Royal Family of Hyrule can enter Zora's Domain..."
Zora are a blue-white species of humanoid fish-like beings who live in Zora's Domain in north-east Hyrule, and who can breathe both air and water. They are ruled by King Zora, who has one apparent child, Princess Ruto.
Deku Scrub
- Main article: Deku Scrub
"I surrender! To make your quest easier, I can enable you to pick up more Deku Sticks! But, it'll cost you 40 Rupees!"
Deku Scrubs are plant-like creatures that inhabit many areas of Hyrule and beyond. They are leafy tree nut shaped beings, often found inside the Great Deku Tree.