Post by PyrasTerran on Dec 12, 2006 2:52:51 GMT -5
Description
The most abundant race in all of Hylia, and makes up the majority of the population, Hylians are likened to fantasy elves, though they are really quite human. What sets them apart from Ordonians, the most human of all races, are their long, pointed elven ears. Their clothing, hair styles, skin tones, everything is solely dependant on their environment, much like Ordonians.
History
Hylians are the dominant race on the planet, the majority of every human kingdom composing of Hylians, which is what gave them the name Hylians (after the planet Hylia) in the first place. They began the kingdom of Hyrule, made up the remnants of inhabitants in the Tetra Isles, and established the republic of Termina. Perhaps most famous is the princess of Hyrule, who is always named Zelda. Zelda princesses have, every few centuries, been the holders of the Triforce of Wisdom and were a part of the trinity reincarnation along with the hero Link and the evil Ganon, who has attempted to take over the land of Hyrule time and again, but was always thwarted by the exploits of Link and Zelda.
Culture
Whereas Ordonians are the humble middle-to-lower class of society, Hylians take the noble half, being low-to-middle-to-higher class(taking all three because there are simply more Hylians than there are Ordonians). They are the doctors, bankers, lords and barons of Hylia. Because most rulers are Hylian, Hylian families end up very well off, explaining their position in society. There is an old legend that the ears of the Hylian royal family of Hyrule can listen to the voices of the gods. Hylians have a very proud heritage and are known for it, even to a fault.
Unfortunately many Hylians of the general population are somewhat racist and prejudiced towards other races except for Ordonians and Sheikah, to whom they consider pretty much equal to in every way. Despite this, Hylians who have very important positions have been known to be very wise, as if a Hylian in power causes him/her to automatically become a wise individual, and because of this, they do well to give Hylians a better name than lower-class Hylians make for it.
Hylians are the most religious of the races and consider themselves the chosen people of the gods. They founded the Hyrulian church as well as its monarchy, and missionaries often travel to Termina and the Tetra Isles to bring new members to their church, which is the most widely known/followed religion in Hylia.
Abilities
Physically, Hylians have all the same capabilities as Ordonians. Magically, they are the cream of the crop, the best magic users second to none. Many high-society Hylians know at least one kind of magic spell.
Their forte in magic is healing and defense spells, making them ideal for parties who need a good magic user.