Race:Lynel

Lynel is a playable race on Hyrule Castle. As one of the seven elite races, a player must acquire a Race License specifically for this race to create a Lynel character. As one of the "monster" races, beings of this race are traditionally abhorred by Hylians, may be attacked on sight, and are generally not allowed anywhere near the settlements in Northern Hyrule, nor in Ruto.

Canonically, Lynels made their debut and most plentiful appearance in the first Legend of Zelda game. In lesser roles, they have recurred in A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages.

Character Creation Brief

Lynels, known by some as Centaurs, once dominated the primtive land of Hyrule centuries ago. Wielding a longsword in each arm, these 8-foot-tall lion-headed, man-chested, horse-legged beasts shot forth lethal beams from each blade. As the land was tamed by Hylians, however, Lynel have become increasingly scarce. Despite their intelligence and power, they are feared as monsters, and are hunted down upon sight. Largely because of this, many have made their way into the ranks of Ganon's army, where their power, endurance, and speed can be properly appreciated. The few that don't tend towards the fields, defending the last stretches of open land that haven't yet been stolen by either Ganon or Hyrule. Unsurprisingly, they rarely trust any but their own kind.

A Lynel begins with a PWC of 3/1/1, having a 3 in Power. This starting PWC can be defied by using the Exception racial perk during character creation, but even with it, a Lynel can never be created with a Power below 2.

A Lynel has an innate racial perk called Centaur Speed, the primary effect of which is granting them incredible running speed. In addition to this, a Lynel character can have up to three additional racial perks of choice. In addition to the general perks available to every race, a Lynel can also choose from:

• Blitz: a technique enabling the Lynel to launch his body forward with a high-speed, high-impact tackle
• Intrinsic Enchantment: a powerful ability enabling the Lynel to enchant his or her weapons with a designated element, such as Fire or Shadow
• Power Beam: a powerful spell enabling the Lynel to shoot damaging beams from the weapons he or she wields
• Power Lift: a technique which, when used, triples the weight the Lynel can lift, carry over their head, push, or pull
• Traveler: a trait which makes it easier for the Lynel to gain treasures of the Travel field

Physiology

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Culture & History

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