Lanayru (Light Spirit)
Lanayru is one of the four Light Spirits that appear in Twilight Princess. This spirit protects Lanayru Province and resides in Lanayru Spring. His appearance bears a resemblance to a snake. The name of this spirit is a reference to Nayru, the Goddess of Wisdom.[1]
Lanayru, after Link collects the final set of tears, congratulates him on finally restoring each of the four Light Spirits.[2]He then proceeds to mention the Fused Shadows, knowing that the hero has set out to acquire them. He says that the final piece of the Fused Shadows lies on the bed of Lake Hylia.[3] But before Link can set out and retrieve the pieces he so desires, Lanayru begins to explain some of Hyrule's history.[4][5] He tells Link about the Goddesses and the Sacred Realm.[6] He explains further on how word got out about the Sacred Realm and a battle ensued soon after.[7][8] He concludes their discussion by stating that the Goddesses gave them the order to intervene, and to seal away the magic that Link now seeks to aid him on his quest.[9][10][11]
After some time passes, and Link has acquired the final piece of the Fused Shadows, Zant appears and attacks the hero and Midna. Lanayru appears and proceeds to attack Zant but ultimately fails. Before Zant can do more damage, Lanayru utilizes his power to warp the duo to Hyrule Field.