Hylian

Named after the goddess Hylia, the Hylians are the largest nation in the Hyrule Kingdom. They are said to be descendants of the Great Fairies, as indicated by their pointed ears.

They are known to explore and reach the farthest corners of the continent, and can be more commonly found anywhere than other races. Although not particularly stronger or more agile than other races, Hylians have an affinity for magic, a trait which further supports the Great Fairy theory.

Due to the Hylian's expansive territory, several of their large cities transformed into large commercial hubs, like Clock Town in Termina and Windfall in Necluda.

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Characteristics
Hylians traditionally have pointed ears, and generally have light skin, although the ethnicity as a whole has a wide degree of variation. The lower classes usually wear casual clothing; Hylian males tend to wear belt leather jerkins, and females wear long gowns in many different colors; Hyrulean symbols are often part of the embroidery in their dresses. Tall buns are common in women, while men of the working class usually wear broad-brimmed hats in order to protect their skin from the sun and the rain. Some men also wear knee-length leather boots. It has been observed that the higher classes including royalty wear complex and luxurious jewelry including precious metals and gemstones such as gold and rubies.

Society
The Hylians are known for living in a social hierarchy, to the point that entire cities have divided sections to low income citizens. They are ruled by the Hyrule Royal Family, which carries the blood of the goddess Hylia herself

The Beginning
The Hylians were created by the goddess Hylia, along with other races, as she populated the world created by the Windfish. She would also create the three Golden Muses: Din, Nayru and Farore to inspire and guide them. After Majora grew envious of Hylia's creation, he created his own race of creatures: monsters born out of Malice that would terrorize the land. This threw the world into chaos, as each race would live isolated and fearful of the hordes of monsters that roamed the region.

Until one day, the First Link, with the help of the spirit Fi, went on a journey to forge a sword that would seal the darkness and destroy Ganon, the Demon King who imprisioned the Golden Muses. With the Golden Muses free, the Hylians would turn the tide and drive away the monsters. Reinvigorated with strength, Hylia sealed Majora into a mask, and the world became free for the races to explore.

The Faron Kingdom
Quickly, the Hylians settled into a region known as Faron, and founded the First Hyrule Kingdom.