Fairy

Fairies are a recurring race in the Legend of Zelda series. These small, winged creatures hold magical powers that usually aid Link in some way. They are seen in nearly every game and are apparently friendly with every race not allied with Ganon and his hordes. Out of every fairy thus far in the series, only two have been male: Tael and Leaf.

In most games, Link can capture health-restoring fairies in bottles. Link can either use the fairy to heal him at any time or wait until he loses all life, at which point the bottled fairy will automatically revive him.

Biology
Though little is known, in the manga for Majora's Mask, Link states that Tatl, and all fairies in general, do not have blood or tears. This, however, is contradicted by the appearance of Fairy Tears in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It could be possible that only Great Fairies can produce tears, hence its rarity and powers.

In the manga for The Minish Cap, the Great Dragonfly Fairy is the first fairy be given a lifespan. In her appearance, it is said that her lifespan is short, and that she had only just grown her wings a week beforehand. After she has finished singing her song, she will pass away.

Physical Attributes
Fairies usually are usually depicted as young woman with wings and, sometimes, a wand. They appear in a large variety of sizes, from very large Great Fairies to minute fairies that appear to be no more than an orb of light. As shown by these smaller variations and even Great Fairies as they appear, some if not all fairies can give off their own light and even change its color if so desired.

Some fairies, most notably Great Fairies, are able to be separated into smaller pieces known as Stray Fairies, though it is unknown if they are able to do this of their own power. By reuniting all of a Great Fairy's Stray Fairies, it's body will be restored.

Social Structure
It seems that fairies are a species that has evolved beyond any formal government. The closest thing resembling leaders are the Great Fairies and Fairy Queen, whom seem to be superior to other Fairies, and more spectacular in appearance. Great Fairies also have the ability to upgrade Link's items, heal his health, and grant him spells.

Fairy Companions
In certain games, Link has a fairy companion that accompanies him for the duration of the game. They often give Link hints as to his next destination or reveal weaknesses of enemies he encounters.

The Legend of Zelda
Fairies can be found randomly from defeated enemies. They cannot be captured, but they restore some of Link's health.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link


A spell allows Link to temporarily transform into a Fairy. It lasts for as long as Link remains on the screen that it was cast. As a fairy, Link can fly around the screen, allowing him to cross large chasms or ascend high cliffs that would be otherwise inaccessible.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Fairies occasionally appear from defeated enemies. If Link has an open Bottle, they can be captured using the Bug-Catching Net and will revive Link should he die.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Fairies can be obtained from defeated enemies. They cannot be captured.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
It is first revealed in Ocarina of Time that certain fairies are the companions and protectors of the Kokiri, each Kokiri having his or her own fairy guardian. Link, who is ridiculed for being "The Boy without a fairy", is finally assigned Navi, who helps keep him on track by reminding him where to go. She also helps him target objects, people, and enemies, and can provide tactical information about enemies during a fight. In one interview with series creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, he reveals that Navi has "romantic feelings" for Link. The in-game dialog, however, gives no tangible indication of this.

As in previous games, health-restoring fairies are also present. They can be captured in an empty Bottle and will revive Link upon death.

Rare Red Fairies also can be found. In certain areas, Navi will turn green, indicating something special. If Link plays the Song of Storms or Sun's Song, a Red Fairy will appear. They completely restore health and magic meter.

Also, found within the Kokiri Forest and Lost Woods in are small, glowing orb trails that zip around, apparently aimlessly. These may not be related to the fairy community as they appear to only be decorative rather than practical and seem more like Forest Fireflies

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Navi is replaced by Tatl, a new fairy who reluctantly helps Link on his quest. After being separated from her brother, Tael and their friend, Skull Kid, Tatl agrees to accompany Link until she is reunited with Tael.

Notably, Stray Fairies make a large appearance in this game, appearing as scattered fragments of Great Fairies, which Link can collect and return to their respective fountain for a reward.

Health-restoring fairies and Red Fairies are also present.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons
Great Fairies can be found throughout the game in caves and alcoves. Health-restoring fairies can also be found by killing enemies, digging or cutting grass. Furthermore, after defeating each mini-boss, it will leave behind a fairy. Although they cannot be captured, Red Potions serve the same purpose as captured fairies in previous games.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
Fairies appear randomly after defeating enemies or cutting grass.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures


Force Fairies act much the same as health-restoring Fairies. If Link loses all health, they appear from the Four Sword and heal him. They can be obtained randomly throughout the stages and at the end of each stage based on how many Force Gems Link collected.

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Aside from three Great Fairies, fairies only appear as health restoring items. They can be caught in empty Bottles and will restore Link's health, should he die.

Tingle frequently states that he wishes to become a fairy. He believes that by fusing Kinstones, he will eventually become a fairy.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Link is teamed up with a fairy named Ciela, who was rescued by Oshus. Two others—a blue fairy, Neri, and a red fairy, Leaf—later join him, though Ciela continues to play the largest role. The three fairies are "equipable," giving Link different skills depending on the fairy equipped. The effects include enhanced defense, a shockwave attack sent out when Link swings his sword, and an increasingly powerful sword engulfed in flame. Together, the three fairies represent the Spirit of Power, Wisdom, and Courage. Neri is the Spirit of Wisdom, Leaf is the Spirit of Power, and Ciela is the Spirit of Time and Courage.

Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland
Tingle has a sort of fairy companion of his own named Pinkle. She contacts him via the computer console in his house, teaching him about the game and helping him to Save.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past comic
Link's fairy companion, Epheremelda, joins Link on his quest after he enters the Dark World, where he saves her from a group of monsters. Like Spryte and Miff, she is humanoid in appearance, although Epheremelda has a pair of antenna. Like Spryte, she seems to have a one-sided romantic interest in Link.

The Legend of Zelda animated series
Spryte, a humanoid fairy with a pink dress and short, blond hair, lives at the castle and attempts to help Link and Princess Zelda, usually leading to comical situations. A different fairy, Miff, appears the comic books published by Valiant, which loosely relate to the cartoon. In the show, Spryte is revealed to be a fairy Princess, the daughter of the Fairy King, Oberon. The huge, one-sided crush Spryte has on Link, and her resultant disdain for Princess Zelda, adds fodder to the show's situational comedy. Miff, on the other hand, seems to mainly exist for the purpose of smacking the common sense back into Link when he is not thinking clearly, saying things such as "Use your head for something other than keeping your ears apart!". While Spryte never makes an appearance in the Valiant comics, hers and King Oberon's Fairy Springs are marked on a detailed map of Hyrule that was featured in one issue.

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