Race:Hylian - Revision history

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 In Hyrule, the term "human" generally refers to all races which are sentient, of humanoid shape, and are capable of compassion.  As such, even rock-eating [[Goron]]s and plant-creature [[Korok]]s are considered to be human.  Despite that, it is largely assumed that no race is more human than Hylians.  In appearance, Hylians are very similar to human beings, the only difference being that of their ears.  Much like an "elf," Hylians are proud owners of long, pointed ears.  According to their own myths, these pointed ears enable them to better hear the gods.
-Most Hylians have tan flesh, ranging from a fair shade to a dark one, but never completely white or black.  A Hylian's shade tends to be lighter in colder climates.  While a Hylian generally bears their characteristically pointed ears, particularly in warmer climates, there exist "round-eared" Hylians as well.  The darker a Hylian's flesh, the more likely it is he or she has round ears.  According to rumor, this "mutation" of round ears has to due with the fact Hylians in Southern Hyrule have given way to physical labors of war, and forgotten their noble birth.  Since Southern Hyrule is a warmer clime, many Hylians there also have darker skin, and therefore tend to have round ears.
+Most Hylians have tan flesh, ranging from a fair shade to a dark one, but never completely white or black.  A Hylian's shade tends to be lighter in colder climates.  While a Hylian generally bears their characteristically pointed ears, there exist "round-eared" Hylians as well, particularly in warmer climates.  According to rumor, this "mutation" of round ears is due to round eared Hylians forgetting the voice of the goddess. This is a stereotype perpetrated particularly towards Southern Hylians, who's rounded ears are seen as proof of abandoning the ways of the goddess in favor of the physical labors of war.
 Hylians' irises can be many different colors, though they tend most towards brown, blue, and green.  It is said that a Hylian with red eyes is either a [[Sheikah]] or somehow related to that mysterious race, but in modern times, such accusations don't carry the weight they once did.

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 ===Refugee of the Western Caves===
-Fifteen years ago, Southern Hyrule changed forever.  Ganon and his armies ruthlessly destroyed the lives of many Hylians, forcing them to seek shelter in the caves of Southern Hyrule.  After Ganon had overtaken [[Kakariko Village]], destroyed [[Saria]], and occupied [[Kasuto]], the surviving Hylians of these cities made their way to the [[Western Caves]]. These caverns are well-hidden, rarely ever seeing the visit of Ganon's forces.  As a refugee in the Western Caves, you have been forced to learn the ways of stealth to avoid the gaze of Ganon.  is, along with your need for survival,has made you very adept in the ways of living off of the land; you have become agile and dexterous, skilled with a bow and arrow. Life for you is hard, but you have come to terms with that.  If you're a young adult, chances are good you've been raised in these caves.
+Fifteen years ago, Southern Hyrule changed forever.  Ganon and his armies ruthlessly destroyed the lives of many Hylians, forcing them to seek shelter in the caves of Southern Hyrule.  After Ganon had overtaken [[Kakariko Village]], destroyed [[Saria]], and occupied [[Kasuto]], the surviving Hylians of these cities made their way to the [[Western Caves]]. These caverns are well-hidden, rarely ever seeing the visit of Ganon's forces.  As a refugee in the Western Caves, you have been forced to learn the ways of stealth to avoid the gaze of Ganon.  is, along with your need for survival, has made you very adept in the ways of living off of the land; you have become agile and dexterous, skilled with a bow and arrow. Life for you is hard, but you have come to terms with that.  If you're a young adult, chances are good you've been raised in these caves.
 A Refugee of the Western caves begins with a PWC of 1/1/2.  Its racial perks include [[Sense]], [[Message]], and [[Hero's Legacy]].

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 * [[Magic Proficiency]]: a trait which enables the Hylian to start with more [[:Category:Wisdom-based|Wisdom-based]] treasures
 * [[Message]]: a spell which enables the Hylian to silently communicate to others, or even leave such messages imbued in animate objects
-* [[Sense]]: a defensive trait that warns a Hylian of nearby enemies, as if by some sixth sense
+* [[Sense]]: a defensive trait that warns a Hylian of nearby enemies, as if by some supernatural sense
 * [[Spin Attack]]: an offensive weapon-based technique used by a legendary hero

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 A Hylian character can have up to three [[racial perk]]s of choice.  In addition to the general perks available to every race, a Hylian can also choose from:
 * [[Hero's Legacy]]: a trait which makes it easier to acquire {{Field|WeaponBase}} treasures
 * [[Magic Proficiency]]: a trait which enables the Hylian to start with more [[:Category:Wisdom-based|Wisdom-based]] treasures
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 As a thief, your life has been spent preying on the poor passerby that crosses your path.  You've lived in [[Darunia]] all your life.  Once you became a thief, you also began to spend time in the [[Lost Woods]], staying for periods of time in the Fortress of Thieves.  You know your away around the woods very well, giving yourself an advantage over others less knowledgeable.  Although you may live as a thief, this does not mean you are a particularly bad person.  You may just do this for the thrill, or to provide for your family.  Or, perhaps, you really are just malicious and greedy...
-A Thief of the Lost Woods begins with a PWC of 1/1/2.  Its racial perks include [[Sense]], [[Rupee Riches]], and [[Message]].
+A Thief of the Lost Woods begins with a PWC of 1/1/2.  Its racial perks include [[Sense]], [[Compass]], and [[Message]].
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 A Refugee of the Eastern Caves begins with a PWC of 2/1/1.  Its racial perks include [[Hero's Legacy]], [[Sense]], and [[Spin Attack]].
-Li==Physiology==
+==Physiology==
 While not vital information, the following includes further detail on the race's appearance and biology.

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 ==Culture & History==
-The Hylians are widely believed to be the chosen race of the gods, bound to do the will of the Golden Goddesses of the [[Triforce]].  Due largely to their prosperity and flexibility, the Hylians have taken the charge of governing Hyrule and its people.  The Royal Family who lives in Hyrule Castle is composed entirely of Hylians.
+The Hylians are widely believed to be the chosen race of the gods, bound to do the will of the Golden Goddesses of the Triforce.  Due largely to their prosperity and flexibility, the Hylians have taken the charge of governing Hyrule and its people.  The Royal Family who lives in Hyrule Castle is composed entirely of Hylians.
 The origin of Hylians has never been proven, but most Hylians believe they are descents of the race's patron goddess, Hylia, who according to common belief reincarnated in Hylian form as the first [[Royal Family|Queen of Hyrule]].  In the ages since, Hylians have occupied Hyrule.  It is known that their ancestors waged ferocious battle with [[Moblin]]s, [[Lynel]]s, and other monsters in order to establish their Kingdom of Hyrule, claim the land for their own, and construct Hyrule Castle.  Over time, a town sprang up around the castle, known as [[Hyrule Castle Town]], and eventually a separate farmland known as [[Lon Lon Ranch]] was built up to help support the populace.  Explorers eventually mapped the greater region of Hyrule to the east and to the southern, along the way founding the cities of [[Nabooru]], [[Darunia]], and [[Mido]] in Northern Hyrule.  Because of the mountain rages and [[Hyrule Bay|sea]] separating the northern and southern halves of Hyrule, Southern Hyrule is often considered to be a separate entity which is more loosely governed by the Royal Family.  In this southern region, Hylian ancestors built [[Kasuto]], [[Saria]], [[Ruto]], [[Rauru]], and what was once considered the center of Southern Hyrule, [[Kakariko Village]].  Ages ago, ancient Hylian explorers set out into the [[Eastern Sea]], and in doing so founded a city on [[Windfall Island]] and a [[Mabe Village|strange village]] on [[Koholint Island]].  This occurred so long ago, that mainland Hyrule had all but forgotten about these outposts until quite recently.

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 The Hylians are widely believed to be the chosen race of the gods, bound to do the will of the Golden Goddesses of the [[Triforce]].  Due largely to their prosperity and flexibility, the Hylians have taken the charge of governing Hyrule and its people.  The Royal Family who lives in Hyrule Castle is composed entirely of Hylians.
-The origin of Hylians has never been proven, but most Hylians believe they are descents of the race's patron goddess, Hylia, who according to common belief reincarnated in Hylian form as the first [[Royal Familyu|Queen of Hyrule]].  In the ages since, Hylians have occupied Hyrule.  It is known that their ancestors waged ferocious battle with [[Moblin]]s, [[Lynel]]s, and other monsters in order to establish their Kingdom of Hyrule, claim the land for their own, and construct Hyrule Castle.  Over time, a town sprang up around the castle, known as [[Hyrule Castle Town]], and eventually a separate farmland known as [[Lon Lon Ranch]] was built up to help support the populace.  Explorers eventually mapped the greater region of Hyrule to the east and to the southern, along the way founding the cities of [[Nabooru]], [[Darunia]], and [[Mido]] in Northern Hyrule.  Because of the mountain rages and [[Hyrule Bay|sea]] separating the northern and southern halves of Hyrule, Southern Hyrule is often considered to be a separate entity which is more loosely governed by the Royal Family.  In this southern region, Hylian ancestors built [[Kasuto]], [[Saria]], [[Ruto]], [[Rauru]], and what was once considered the center of Southern Hyrule, [[Kakariko Village]].  Ages ago, ancient Hylian explorers set out into the [[Eastern Sea]], and in doing so founded a city on [[Windfall Island]] and a [[Mabe Village|strange village]] on [[Koholint Island]].  This occurred so long ago, that mainland Hyrule had all but forgotten about these outposts until quite recently.
+The origin of Hylians has never been proven, but most Hylians believe they are descents of the race's patron goddess, Hylia, who according to common belief reincarnated in Hylian form as the first [[Royal Family|Queen of Hyrule]].  In the ages since, Hylians have occupied Hyrule.  It is known that their ancestors waged ferocious battle with [[Moblin]]s, [[Lynel]]s, and other monsters in order to establish their Kingdom of Hyrule, claim the land for their own, and construct Hyrule Castle.  Over time, a town sprang up around the castle, known as [[Hyrule Castle Town]], and eventually a separate farmland known as [[Lon Lon Ranch]] was built up to help support the populace.  Explorers eventually mapped the greater region of Hyrule to the east and to the southern, along the way founding the cities of [[Nabooru]], [[Darunia]], and [[Mido]] in Northern Hyrule.  Because of the mountain rages and [[Hyrule Bay|sea]] separating the northern and southern halves of Hyrule, Southern Hyrule is often considered to be a separate entity which is more loosely governed by the Royal Family.  In this southern region, Hylian ancestors built [[Kasuto]], [[Saria]], [[Ruto]], [[Rauru]], and what was once considered the center of Southern Hyrule, [[Kakariko Village]].  Ages ago, ancient Hylian explorers set out into the [[Eastern Sea]], and in doing so founded a city on [[Windfall Island]] and a [[Mabe Village|strange village]] on [[Koholint Island]].  This occurred so long ago, that mainland Hyrule had all but forgotten about these outposts until quite recently.
 Since the invasion of [[Ganon]], both Kakariko and Saria were burned to the ground, and Ganon's forces overtook the other three Hylian settlements.  In doing so, most Hylians of the south fled to their northern neighbors, or were forces to find refuge in either the [[Western Caves]], or join the [[Gerudo]] race in the [[Eastern Caves]].  In the years since Ganon's invasion, his forces have become stagnant, enabling the Hylians to reclaim Ruto in the south, and construct a new village known as [[Impa]] in the north.