An Unnoticed Race

This is sort of like LOZ Historian's thread in Game Boy Zelda called "The Forgotten Race" about the Mermaids in OoA. This thread is about the Zuna race in FSA. They are a very rare race, and very little is known about them, and very little is shown about them. However, after studying what there is about the Zuna race, I've got the most detail I can about them:

Name: Zuna

Characteristics: Light green skin, polite towards others. Do not care for money, as they only have a couple of Force Gems in their treasure chests.

Live In: The Desert of Doubt.

Houses: Yellow tents with a red flower on top.

Clothes: Some wear white ankle length robes with a white turban that has a Roc's Feather on top of it. Others wear red ankle length robes that cover their mouths with a red turban that has a red headdress dangling from it. The red turban also has a small white flower on top of it.

Number: Very few of them.

History: Descendants of the builders of the Pyramid in the Desert of Doubt. Possible creators of the Trident of Power in the Pyramid. They may have once been an evil race that used the Tridant they created to attack Hyrule, but were defeated and sealed inside the Dark Mirror found in the Temple of Darkness. Not all of them were sealed inside the Dark Mirror, so the remaining Zuna fled to the middle of the desert, where no one could find them. Since their defeat and most of their race being sealed away, the Zuna have changed their ways and have forgotten about their evil ancestry. Possibly related to the Gerudo race, due to similarities of skin colour and place of living.

I have quotes from FSA to prove all of this history is most probably true:

Originally Posted by Dampe

Legends speak of a mirror in which a dark tribe was sealed away long ago.

Originally Posted by White Maiden

Long ago, a dark tribe invaded Hyrule.
They were defeated and imprisoned within the mirror.

These two are saying the same thing basically.

Originally Posted by Red Maiden

Beyond the village lie ruins and an ancient pyramid.
They are so old that no living creature knows very much about them.

This implies that the Zuna are relatively ignorant about their ancestors.

Originally Posted by Zuna

Oh, visitors to this village are truly rare, you know?
We of the Zuna tribe live in this village.
We may not look it now, but we are descended from the wise pyramid builders!

The Zunas are referred to as a tribe. Dark Tribe - Zuna Tribe. See the connection?

Originally Posted by Zuna

Do you want to know the secret of the pyramid?
When we're young, we're told all the legends of the pyramid!
There are many frightening tales about the pyramid.
They say there's an evil force... No wait... They say there's no evil force.
Wait...which one was it? Evil force or no evil force?

Again, this says that the Zuna of FSA are quite oblivious to their ancestors doings.

Originally Posted by Trident Inscription

Seek...you...the world? Seek you...power?
Does your...soul...despise peace and...thirst for...
more?
Does your soul...cry... for...destruction and... conquest?
We...grant you...power to ...ruin...the world. The power of...darkness.
Evil...spirit of magic trident.
You are...the... King of Darkness.

Whoever made the Trident was evil. The Trident is in the Pyramid that was built by the Zunas, so it is most likely that the Zuna also made the Trident. A Dark Tribe tried to take over Hyrule long ago. If the Zuna were once evil, and they had a Trident of large evil power, I think that the Zuna are the most likely to be the Dark Tribe that was sealed inside the Dark Mirror. I hope that this explains where I got the info for the History of the Zuna from .

Possible Past-times: May enjoy gambling, as there is a treasure chest game in the basement of one of the tents. Trying to keep healthy, with special massages called Sandrubs that are good for the heart. Exploring the desert, as one of them stumbled upon the Desert Temple whilst wandering around.

That is the most info I could find about rhe Zunas. I would like the ZU Staff to include the Zunas in their Races Of Hyrule page, because the Zuna do live in Hyrule, and are their own unique race. They have the Kokiri on the Races of Hyrule page, and they only appeared in one game, so the Zunas deserve a place on there aswell.

This is a very over-looked race, and I would like to hear your opinions on them.


Note: My second post below is what has been added to this post, because I say in my second post that I'll edit my revalation into this post, so this is a note in case of confusion.

Well noted.

The information provided is very valid and true and should be added to the official ZU Races of Hyrule Section. Glad I was an inspiration towards you starting this thread.

But their is an unkown dark mystery to the Zuna's ancestors that built the Temple long ago. That being that the Temple held the infamous Trident of Power. What evil was let into or allowed into such a sacred place, that the Zuna hold into high regauds? It seems that the Zuna of the current age during FSA do not much about the temple, other than no one can enter it because it is sacred. Ignorance of the Temple's purpous and history would be expected over a longe period of time. However, my question to you theorist, were the ancestors of the Zuna evil?

But their is an unkown dark mystery to the Zuna's ancestors that built the Temple long ago. That being that the Temple held the infamous Trident of Power. What evil was let into or allowed into such a sacred place, that the Zuna hold into high regauds? It seems that the Zuna of the current age during FSA do not much about the temple, other than no one can enter it because it is sacred. Ignorance of the Temple's purpous and history would be expected over a longe period of time. However, my question to you theorist, were the ancestors of the Zuna evil?

Your quite right, if they are descendants of the Pyramid builders, and the Tridant of Power was in there, then the Zunas were once evil, because the Tridant was designed for evil purposes.

Hold on! Somethings clicked! The Dark Mirror in the Temple of Darkness was used to seal away an evil race inside it. The Zunas could be that race! Because if they were once evil and created the Tridant of Power, perhaps they tried to use it to take over Hyrule, because one of the maidens says that a dark tribe invaded Hyrule, but they were sealed away inside the Dark Mirror. That would explain why there are so few of the Zunas left. Perhaps not all of them were sealed away inside the Dark Mirror, and they fled to the desert to hide, because when you enter the Zunas village, the guy at the entrance says that they don't get many visitors.

I think that's cleared up this matter, aswell as the Dark Mirror mystery. Take that all those that thought it was the Sheikah that were sealed in the Dark Mirror! It was the ancient Zunas that were sealed inside it! That's another thing I'll add to the History part of my first post. I'll edit it in a bit.

Another thing to think about is Agahnim from ALttP.. In the official artwork he wears the same style clothes as some of the Zunas: a red cloak and a red turban with a red headress hanging from it. Agahnim could be one of the Zuna. Although Agahnim has blue skin, not green. But still, it's something to think about, because if the Zunas were once evil and Agahnim is evil and they dress the same, there may be some connection.

I really hope that the ZU Staff do put the Zunas in the Races of Hyrule page, because a big chunk of their history has just been discovered.

You've forgotten to mention that there is also a mermaid in Link's Adventure. But, since your talking about Zuna's, I don't suppose you care... Whatever, just pointing out another mermaid in the Zelda series...

You've forgotten to mention that there is also a mermaid in Link's Adventure.

Link's Adventure? Do you mean the NES Adventures of Link or the GB Link's Awakening. And I do care that there are mermaids in Zelda that are an unnoticed race, but that's been covered by LOZ Historian in the Game Boy Zelda section.

You, know I think your theory makes perfect sense. Y'know, I remember there was a topic somewhere where we discussed the different wars of Hyrule. I guess the Zuna invasion could be added to the list. Okay, so it's not official, but it's VERY likely. I hope they put them in a future game.^_^

After reading this topic the Zuna has become one of my favourite races. Probably because we know so little about them.

I know this is about the Zuna, so I'll respect that, but I'm honestly thinking of moving this to General Zelda where we can discuss all the unnoticed races: Sky people from tMC, zuna from FSA(as you've already mentioned), mermaids from LA/OoA (as it's already been mentioned in the Gameboy thread), and there's one more that I noticed looong ago (it was actually the second thread I've ever created here at ZU): The Watarara race. Never heard of them? Not surprized. They take place in the OoT Manga, so they technically don't count, but I just wanted to put it out there again.

ZU History seems to be repeating itself again since I used to make a discussion abou the Zuna long ago, and from what I can see ZeldaGamer21, your information is quite dead on with what I predicted long ago (I wish I could find the original post) & especially about Agahimn.

As for the blue skin, hmm there seems to be pattern happening. Take a look at Ganon (from FSA and the Oracles), Vaati (human form from tMC), and Agahimn. What do all three have in common? Blue skin, that's right. So it seems to me that when one recieves a lot of magic/power, it effects their appearance aswell (in Ganondorf's case, it effected his physical body emensly since he has the Triforce of Power within him). Vaati was a Minish, Ganon was a Gerudo, and Agahimn could have been a Zuna.

There are a few options for Agahimn
1. A Zuna
2. A different race we haven't heard of yet

Originally Posted by ZeldaGamer21

Link's Adventure? Do you mean the NES Adventures of Link or the GB Link's Awakening. And I do care that there are mermaids in Zelda that are an unnoticed race, but that's been covered by LOZ Historian in the Game Boy Zelda section.

He means GB's Link's Awakening. Most Zelda gamers (that know internet lingo) by now know the abbreviations of all the Zelda games. Plus, there wasn't a mermaid in AoL, now was there?

-BGS

and there's one more that I noticed looong ago (it was actually the second thread I've ever created here at ZU): The Watarara race. Never heard of them? Not surprized. They take place in the OoT Manga, so they technically don't count, but I just wanted to put it out there again.

I have heard of the Watarara race, but you're right, they're from the manga, so they don't count. They're bird people, strangely like the Rito...

Plus, there wasn't a mermaid in AoL, now was there?

I was answering to someone who had posted that I didn't seem to care that there were Mermaids in LA, even though this thread is about the Zuna.

Anyways, you're right about the blue skin being associated with being evil, BGS. Although Vaati's skin was more of a light grey with a little hint of blue.

I'm certain that Agahnim is just a Hylian wizard. He's not some other race.
Vaati was blue before he got the cap, so there goes the blue equals large magic power theory.
As for the Zuna being the dark tribe that was sealed away in the mirror. That is most probably true. Their ancestors built the Pyramid, and the trident's place is in the pyramid, so they most likely made that too. A group of the Zuna probably went power crazy and tried to invade Hyrule and were locked in the mirror while the others stayed in the desert and forgot about it over the generations. In fact, now that I've thought about it, I'd say it's obvious that the Zuna are the dark tribe.

Vaati was blue before he got the cap, so there goes the blue equals large magic power theory.

Actually, all Minish have bright white skin, when Vaati got the Magic Cap that Ezlo made, his skin was a very light shade of blue. But it looks almost white, so thew chan ge isn't that noticeable.

Originally Posted by ZeldaGamer21

Actually, all Minish have bright white skin, when Vaati got the Magic Cap that Ezlo made, his skin was a very light shade of blue. But it looks almost white, so thew chan ge isn't that noticeable.

Really, because when I watched that cutscene I saw no difference in skin color at all. In fact, all that happened is that he got older looking. As for the other minish, I'd say that they are maybe slightly more pale that the Hylians. They're skin color is the same as a caucasian who doesn't go out into the sun very often. Definately not white like Vaati.

Wow i didnt know they exist.. actually its not weird, as i dont ever played the gameboy-zelda-games cause i dont have a gameboy. But there are more unknown races then this one, take the wind people for only one example

I just thought of something. Agahnim has blue skin in the official arts ONLY. There's no official art of the Zuna, so we can't compare them with the official art of Agahnim.

I'm certain that Agahnim is just a Hylian wizard.

He's not a wizard.

Can somebody show some pictures of the race?? As ive never seen him or heard abouth him.. but you make me very curious

Originally Posted by ZeldaGamer21

This is sort of like LOZ Historian's thread in Game Boy Zelda called "The Forgotten Race" about the Mermaids in OoA. This thread is about the Zuna race in FSA. They are a very rare race, and very little is known about them, and very little is shown about them. However, after studying what there is about the Zuna race, I've got the most detail I can about them:

Name: Zuna

Characteristics: Light green skin, polite towards others. Do not care for money, as they only have a couple of Force Gems in their treasure chests.

Live In: The Desert of Doubt.

Houses: Yellow tents with a red flower on top.

Clothes: Some wear white ankle length robes with a white turban that has a Roc's Feather on top of it. Others wear red ankle length robes that cover their mouths with a red turban that has a red headdress dangling from it. The red turban also has a small white flower on top of it.

Number: Very few of them.

History: Descendants of the builders of the Pyramid in the Desert of Doubt. Creators of the Tridant of Power in the Pyramid. They were once an evil race that used the Tridant they created to attack Hyrule, but were defeated and sealed inside the Dark Mirror found in the Temple of Darkness. Not all of them were sealed inside the Dark Mirror, so the remaining Zuna fled to the middle of the desert, where no one could find them. Since their defeat and most of their race being sealed away, the Zuna have changed their ways and have forgotten about their evil ancestry. Possibly related to the Gerudo race, due to similarities of skin colour and place of living.

Possible Past-times: May enjoy gambling, as there is a treasure chest game in the basement of one of the tents. Trying to keep healthy, with special massages called Sandrubs that are good for the heart. Exploring the desert, as one of them stumbled upon the Desert Temple whilst wandering around.

That is the most info I could find about rhe Zunas. I would like the ZU Staff to include the Zunas in their Races Of Hyrule page, because the Zuna do live in Hyrule, and are their own unique race. They have the Kokiri on the Races of Hyrule page, and they only appeared in one game, so the Zunas deserve a place on there aswell.

This is a very over-looked race, and I would like to hear your opinions on them.


Note: My second post below is what has been added to this post, because I say in my second post that I'll edit my revalation into this post, so this is a note in case of confusion.

Where did you get this "information" Oh yea, and in there you said that they have no use for money but you said that their pastimes include gambling.... HMMM MAKES ALOT of sence....
Joe