What is this thing?

What do you think it is? Do you think it's a friend or a foe? I think it might be what's creating the Twilight realm.

It is probely a friend because the design on it is just like midna's.

That's a very strange looking creature. There is no telling from appearance, because even if it's an enemy, it could be one of those 'Keep this a secret from everybody' enemies that gives you something. It looks like more of a boss/miniboss than a regular overworld enemy. I say this because it's kind of elaborate.

Originally Posted by Black Sparrow

It is probely a friend because the design on it is just like midna's.

I haven't been reading up on Midna, but isn't her alignment debatable?

Maybe it's just a spirit from the Twilight Realm, that aids you in the game, maybe gives you some magical item that you need, or some information, or something else, I don't know...

Originally Posted by Zora Lord

What do you think it is? Do you think it's a friend or a foe? I think it might be what's creating the Twilight realm.

i personally think that it looks like a cross between Wolf Link and Midna only in a light form so perhaps its like an ancient creature like the deku tree

EDIT:by this i mean its a friend

I have to go with Onilink's Shadow on this one. It might be some sort of ancient creature.

Does anyone know what those symbols in the background mean?

maybe its one of the great fairys, transformed by the twighlight.

It is a very interesting looking creature!Very mysterious!!!But i'll have to go with Black Sparrow on this one...

It was in the newest E3 trailer, if anyone saw. I think it's maybe a keeper of some end-dungeon item, perhaps?

This has been discussed in the "Fountain of Healing" thread and it's being called the white twilight wolf.

Originally Posted by zelda may cry

This has been discussed in the "Fountain of Healing" thread and it's being called the white twilight wolf.

Exactly.

maybe its a temple boss?
remember that ghostly wolf figure in the new trailer?

My guess is that it's an ally and it's role will be basically similar to that of Rauru: you might report to this wolf after each of the main temples or something.
In the Hype thread it was pointed out that its horns and the light within the circle are very similar to the sybol on Wolf Link's forehead. It was also pointed out that its horns resemble those of the bulls Link herded in Toaru, and evidence from the trailer suggests that this creature appears at the healing fountain in Twilight-covered-Toaru, as discussed in the Fountain of Healing thread.

I think it might be a friend and some sort of telaportation thing

Originally Posted by Zora Lord

I think it might be what's creating the Twilight realm.

Nintendo's not stupid enough to release artwork that's too deeply plot related, unless it's a recurring series element, like the Link w/ Master Sword art.

I think it's the Twilight Realm version of those creatures from Link's village. You know, these things.

Obviously it's a large change, but I think it's possible. The round shape of the horns is similar, and so are the eyes. The creature's body is very different, but I think that may be because of the transformation. Heck, Link is a wolf.

my first impression was that it's some sort of god or spirit of the twilight realm, maybe Link meets it in his dreams and sees it again when he actually goes into the realm. It may give Link information and tell him about his fate....or it could just be a shiny dog thing running around with no reason at all.

Originally Posted by Zora Lord

What do you think it is? Do you think it's a friend or a foe? I think it might be what's creating the Twilight realm.

I'm pretty sure that circle thing on it's head is a dream. So it could be kind of like the Wind Fish. Where did you find this picture?

I think it's the Twilight Realm version of those creatures from Link's village. You know, these things.

I think you may be on to something, slime, because the horns are very similar, but I think it's somthing that has more to do with the main story.

Originally Posted by Jodd

I'm pretty sure that circle thing on it's head is a dream. So it could be kind of like the Wind Fish. Where did you find this picture?

the zelda site has it http://zelda.com/universe/game/legendzelda/artwork.jsp