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{{Race
{{Specify|this=the race|other=the language|link=[[Sheikah (Language)]]}}
|name = Sheikah
{{Infobox|race
|image =  
| image = [[File:Sheikah Species - BotW.png]]
|game = [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]
| caption      = A Sheikah woman and man from ''Breath of the Wild''
|location = Unknown
| special = Magical abilities related to time, shadow, and sealing
|special = Unknown
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]''
| location = [[Hyrule]]
}}
}}


==Skyward Sword==
The '''Sheikah''' are one of the classic races of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They were an advanced civilization with power and wisdom that saved [[Hyrule]] time and time again.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''.|Long ago, an advanced civilization known as the Sheikah inhabited these lands. It was the power and wisdom of the Sheikah that saved this land time and time again. But their civilization disappeared long ago...or so it is said.|Old Man}} They seem to live in a state of perpetual near-extinction. One Sheikah in particular, [[Impa]], has appeared regularly since the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.


The recurring Sheikah make an appearance in Skyward Sword, so far only one has been seen. The first Sheikah that we have seen is when Link is running up a small set of stairs towards her while she casually turns away from him. She appears to be a tall thin woman of Hylian characteristics wearing an azure blue suit bearing the very familiar Sheikah symbol. She also has a notable white teardrop tattoo underneath her left eye simulating the traditional symbol of the Sheikah tribe. She has a tan complexion with red eyes and off-white yellow hair, both familiar characteristics as Impa of Ocarina of Time. She has a very long strand of hair hanging down the right side of her face adorned with three beads. On her neck is tight fitting a red banded necklace and her wrists are covered with bandage like wrappings.  
==''Ocarina of Time''==
The Sheikah are seen as guardians of the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Royal Family]], though the only one seen in this capacity is Impa. She appears during the first visit to [[Hyrule Castle]] and teaches [[Link]] the melody of [[Zelda's Lullaby]]. She also points Link in the direction of [[Death Mountain]], and mentions the village she once fostered, Kakariko Village.


She is also seen guiding [[Zelda]] into the light with her. This would conclude that she is the Servant of the Goddess spoken of earlier in the game, as she is also featured to be protecting Zelda when Ghirahim attacks them later in the game.
In the future, [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] disguises herself by dressing as [[Sheik]], a male Sheikah, and appears often in order to guide Link throughout his journey. She teaches Link the [[Ocarina of Time Songs#Warp Songs|six warp songs]], in addition to revealing some of [[Hyrule]]'s history.


{{Cat|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Races}}
==''Twilight Princess''==
The Sheikah are mentioned in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and two Sheikah do appear: [[Impaz]], a descendant of an incarnation of [[Impa]], and [[Fanadi]], a fortune teller who resides in [[Hyrule Castle Town]]. It is revealed that the Sheikah once acted as mediators between the Hyrulean Royal Family and the [[Oocca]], a tribe of [[Cucco]]-like, sky dwellers.
 
==''Skyward Sword''==
The recurring Sheikah make yet another appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. Impa is the only Sheikah that makes an appearance in ''Skyward Sword''. She is a tall, slender woman with a tan complexion and blonde hair. Her attire consists of navy, yellow and orange colors, as well as a Sheikah symbol on the abdominal portion of her clothing. Link first encounters her when he ventures into [[Eldin Volcano]], and she assists him by creating a bridge for him to cross. In addition to that, she also informs him that Zelda is ahead. The second time Link encounters her, she acts somewhat brash. She tells Link that he was too late to save Zelda, and she begins to question why the [[Hylia|Goddess]] even chose him in the first place. As she guides Zelda into the light with her, it becomes evident that Impa is alleged Servant of the Goddess.
 
==''Breath of the Wild''==
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The Sheikah Tribe dwell primarily in [[Kakariko Village (Breath of the Wild)|Kakariko Village]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. Impa resides here also, living with her granddaughter, [[Paya]], in the biggest house in the village, with guards outside. Unlike previous installments, which featured only one or two Sheikah, if any, the Sheikah here are seen as a large, thriving race. 21 regular Sheikah can be encountered, as well as 144 [[Sheikah Monk]]s. Sheikah are easily distinguishable by beige, red and navy blue clothes, as well as head-mounted umbrellas, both of which may only be worn Sheikah, and no-one else, including [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]].{{Ref|''The folks in Kakariko Village have really amazing clothes that let them work out in the rain with no problem. Amazing! But only the Sheikah people can wear 'em, so they won't sell us any...'' - '''Sagessa'''}}{{Ref|''Look at you, out in the rain with no umbrella! I'd lend you mine, but it's actually a special umbrella... Only members of the Sheikah tribe are permitted to use it. Sorry... Please mind you don't catch a cold, OK?'' - '''Mellie'''}} For the first time, Sheikah are met who don't belong to the Sheikah Tribe. They are the hundreds of Yiga Clansmen who unwaveringly wage war upon all other Hyruleans, including Sheikah Tribesmen, in the name of Calamity Ganon.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Impa(OOT).png|Impa, a Sheikah from ''Ocarina of Time''
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
*[[Sheik]] is known for playing music on her harp in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. Her harp, or rather, lyre, looks very similar to the [[Goddess's Harp]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''.
 
{{References}}
 
{{Cat|Races}}
{{Cat|Ocarina of Time Races}}
{{Cat|Skyward Sword Races}}
{{Cat|Breath of the Wild Races}}
{{Cat|Age of Calamity Races}}

Revision as of 06:07, March 22, 2023

This article is about the race. For the language, see Sheikah (Language).
Sheikah
File:Sheikah Species - BotW.png
A Sheikah woman and man from Breath of the Wild

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Magical abilities related to time, shadow, and sealing

Games

Location

The Sheikah are one of the classic races of The Legend of Zelda series. They were an advanced civilization with power and wisdom that saved Hyrule time and time again.[1] They seem to live in a state of perpetual near-extinction. One Sheikah in particular, Impa, has appeared regularly since the original The Legend of Zelda.

Ocarina of Time

The Sheikah are seen as guardians of the Royal Family, though the only one seen in this capacity is Impa. She appears during the first visit to Hyrule Castle and teaches Link the melody of Zelda's Lullaby. She also points Link in the direction of Death Mountain, and mentions the village she once fostered, Kakariko Village.

In the future, Princess Zelda disguises herself by dressing as Sheik, a male Sheikah, and appears often in order to guide Link throughout his journey. She teaches Link the six warp songs, in addition to revealing some of Hyrule's history.

Twilight Princess

The Sheikah are mentioned in Twilight Princess, and two Sheikah do appear: Impaz, a descendant of an incarnation of Impa, and Fanadi, a fortune teller who resides in Hyrule Castle Town. It is revealed that the Sheikah once acted as mediators between the Hyrulean Royal Family and the Oocca, a tribe of Cucco-like, sky dwellers.

Skyward Sword

The recurring Sheikah make yet another appearance in Skyward Sword. Impa is the only Sheikah that makes an appearance in Skyward Sword. She is a tall, slender woman with a tan complexion and blonde hair. Her attire consists of navy, yellow and orange colors, as well as a Sheikah symbol on the abdominal portion of her clothing. Link first encounters her when he ventures into Eldin Volcano, and she assists him by creating a bridge for him to cross. In addition to that, she also informs him that Zelda is ahead. The second time Link encounters her, she acts somewhat brash. She tells Link that he was too late to save Zelda, and she begins to question why the Goddess even chose him in the first place. As she guides Zelda into the light with her, it becomes evident that Impa is alleged Servant of the Goddess.

Breath of the Wild

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The Sheikah Tribe dwell primarily in Kakariko Village in Breath of the Wild. Impa resides here also, living with her granddaughter, Paya, in the biggest house in the village, with guards outside. Unlike previous installments, which featured only one or two Sheikah, if any, the Sheikah here are seen as a large, thriving race. 21 regular Sheikah can be encountered, as well as 144 Sheikah Monks. Sheikah are easily distinguishable by beige, red and navy blue clothes, as well as head-mounted umbrellas, both of which may only be worn Sheikah, and no-one else, including Link.[2][3] For the first time, Sheikah are met who don't belong to the Sheikah Tribe. They are the hundreds of Yiga Clansmen who unwaveringly wage war upon all other Hyruleans, including Sheikah Tribesmen, in the name of Calamity Ganon.

Gallery

Trivia

References

  1. "Long ago, an advanced civilization known as the Sheikah inhabited these lands. It was the power and wisdom of the Sheikah that saved this land time and time again. But their civilization disappeared long ago...or so it is said." — Old Man, Breath of the Wild.
  2. The folks in Kakariko Village have really amazing clothes that let them work out in the rain with no problem. Amazing! But only the Sheikah people can wear 'em, so they won't sell us any... - Sagessa
  3. Look at you, out in the rain with no umbrella! I'd lend you mine, but it's actually a special umbrella... Only members of the Sheikah tribe are permitted to use it. Sorry... Please mind you don't catch a cold, OK? - Mellie