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Fairies are spirits that bestow life force to those in need. The especially powerful Great Fairies gather the smaller fairies to watch over the many corners of [[Hyrule]]. Above the Great Fairies, there exists a Fairy Queen who possesses enormous power. Throughout [[Link|Link's]] many adventures, there have been multiple Fairy Queens.  
'''Fairies''', also spelled '''Faeries''', are spirits that bestow life force to those in need. The especially powerful [[Great Fairy|Great Fairies]] gather the smaller fairies to watch over the many corners of [[Hyrule]]. Above the Great Fairies, there exists a [[Queen of Fairies]] who possesses enormous power. Throughout [[Link]]'s adventures, there have been multiple queens.  


Though the fairies are scattered all over, many live near fountains, bestowing life force to anyone who may wade into their healing waters.  
Though the fairies are scattered all over, many live near fountains, bestowing life force to anyone who may wade into their healing waters.  


If one places and keeps a small fairy in a bottle, it will give them life when their strength fails them. Because of this, fairies are sometimes captured using nets and sold in shops.
If one places and keeps a small fairy in a [[bottle]], it will give them life when their strength fails them. Because of this, fairies are sometimes captured and sold in shops.


==History==
==History==
===The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past===
===''The Legend of Zelda''==
The Great Fairy and the Fairy Queen, known as [[Venus]], the goddess and the [[Pond of Happiness]].
Stray fairies can escape from certain defeated enemies and restore Link's health if touched. In the eastern and western parts of [[Hyrule]], there exist two springs where a lone fairy can restore all of Link's health if approached, which is a characteristic later given to [[Great Fairy|Great Fairies]]. Additionally, in the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'', these special fairies are stated to be [[Spryte]] and [[Miff]], respectively.


Fairies are captured with nets.
===''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''===
Fairies are rare encounters on the land map instead of monsters, and will restore Link's current health if touched. Link can also learn the Fairy magic spell from a [[wise man]] in the [[Harbor Town of Mido]], which transforms Link into a fairy. As a fairy, Link can fly anywhere, but cannot attack or interact with certain objects such as locked doors.


===The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening===
===''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''===
Great Fairies exist on [[Koholint Island]] too. This one restores Link's strength.
In addition to fairies which can be captured with the [[net|bug-catching net]], there exists the Great Fairy and the [[Queen of Fairies]], named Venus, as well as the [[Fat Faerie]] at the [[Pyramid of Power]].


===The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''===
The [[Kokiri Forest]] is also occasionally called the Fairy Woods. The spirit of the forest, the [[Great Deku Tree]], watched over the [[Kokiri]] with the aid of the fairies.  
Great Fairies exist on [[Koholint Island]]. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]'', there is a fairy queen in the [[Color Dungeon]].


The fairy [[Navi]], at the behest of the Great Deku Tree, Navi guides Link, a boy raised by the Kokiri who becomes the Hero of Time.
===''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''===
The spirit of [[Kokiri Forest]], [[Deku Tree|the Great Deku Tree]], watches over the [[Kokiri]] with the aid of the fairies.  


The Great Fairies, in their extravagant fountains, grants Link powers. By playing a specific melody at the pedestal of the [[Triforce]], she appears with a signature of burst of laughter. They grant various powers that they received from the three goddesses in various locations.
The fairy [[Navi]], at the behest of the Great Deku Tree, guides Link, a boy raised by the Kokiri who becomes the Hero of Time.


===The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask===
Ordinary fairies that can unaffiliated with the Kokiri also appear throughout Hyrule, and can be captured in a bottle.
 
The Great Fairies, in their extravagant fountains, grants Link powers. By playing a specific melody at the pedestal of the [[Triforce]], she appears with a signature of burst of laughter. In addition to three Great Fairy of Magic locations, there are the Great Fairies of Wisdom, Power, and Courage who grant various powers.
 
===''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask''===
The fairy twins, [[Tatl]] and [[Tael]], are major characters. One casts a golden light, as opposed to the other who casts a purple light.
The fairy twins, [[Tatl]] and [[Tael]], are major characters. One casts a golden light, as opposed to the other who casts a purple light.


A man known as [[Tingle]] who believed he was the reincarnation of a fairy, awaited the coming of his own fairy partner.  
A man known as [[Tingle]] who believed he was the reincarnation of a fairy, awaited the coming of his own fairy partner.
 
Ordinary fairies also appear throughout [[Termina]], and can be captured in a bottle.
 
Great Fairies exist in each region, but their bodies are scattered, and they wander as [[Stray Fairy|Stray Fairies]].
 
===''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages''===
Other than the fairies, Great Fairies, and the Queen Fairy who lend their power to Link, there are also Stray Fairies.


Great Fairies exist in each region, but their bodies are scattered, and they wander as [[Stray Fairies]].
===''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''===
Other than the fairies, there are seven Great Fairies and the Queen of Fairies, the latter of which has a childlike form.  


===The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords''===
Other than the fairies, Great Fairies, and the Fairy Queen who lend their power to Link, there are also [[Prankster Fairies]].
The Great Fairies award visitors gold, silver, and [[Hero's Key]]s.


===The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures''===
The Great Fairy and the Queen of the Fairies, the latter of which has a childlike form.  
After Link restores the Queen of Fairies (referred to as a "Great Fairy" in the English version), who was split into two [[Zora]]s at [[Hyrule Castle]], the Great Fairies will also lend their aid.


===The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords===
===''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap''===
The Great Fairies of Four Swords award visitors gold, silver, and [[Hero's Keys]].
There are three Great Fairies known as the Great Butterfly Fairy, the Great Dragonfly Fairy, and the Great Mayfly Fairy, which reward Link if he answers their questions honestly at their adventurer's spring.


===The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''===
If Link saves the Fairy Queen, who was split in two by monsters, the Great Fairies will also lend their aid.
In addition to fairies that can be captured in a bottle, the Great Fairy found in the [[Cave of Ordeals]] can fill an empty bottle with the [[Great Fairy's Tears]].  


===The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass''===
The [[Great Butterfly Fairy]], the [[Great Dragonfly Fairy]], and the [[Great Mayfly Fairy]]. The hero answers their questions at the [[Adventurer's Spring]].
A fairy named [[Ciela]] assists Link in his journey.


===The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess===
===''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds''===
The Great Fairy is found in the [[Cave of Ordeals]] and reigns over all fairies.  
In addition to fairies that can be captured in a bottle with a net, there are Great Fairies as well as a [[Great Rupee Fairy]] who desires tribute.


===The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds===
===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''===
In addition to Great Fairies, there is also a [[Great Rupee Fairy]] who desires tribute.
A fairy named [[Trill]] assists the player character with her knowledge.


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Revision as of 19:45, June 18, 2019

Fairy
First appearance The Legend of Zelda
Latest appearance Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda
Notable member(s)
Great Fairy
Queen of Fairies

Fairies, also spelled Faeries, are spirits that bestow life force to those in need. The especially powerful Great Fairies gather the smaller fairies to watch over the many corners of Hyrule. Above the Great Fairies, there exists a Queen of Fairies who possesses enormous power. Throughout Link's adventures, there have been multiple queens.

Though the fairies are scattered all over, many live near fountains, bestowing life force to anyone who may wade into their healing waters.

If one places and keeps a small fairy in a bottle, it will give them life when their strength fails them. Because of this, fairies are sometimes captured and sold in shops.

History

=The Legend of Zelda

Stray fairies can escape from certain defeated enemies and restore Link's health if touched. In the eastern and western parts of Hyrule, there exist two springs where a lone fairy can restore all of Link's health if approached, which is a characteristic later given to Great Fairies. Additionally, in the Nintendo Comics System, these special fairies are stated to be Spryte and Miff, respectively.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

Fairies are rare encounters on the land map instead of monsters, and will restore Link's current health if touched. Link can also learn the Fairy magic spell from a wise man in the Harbor Town of Mido, which transforms Link into a fairy. As a fairy, Link can fly anywhere, but cannot attack or interact with certain objects such as locked doors.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

In addition to fairies which can be captured with the bug-catching net, there exists the Great Fairy and the Queen of Fairies, named Venus, as well as the Fat Faerie at the Pyramid of Power.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Great Fairies exist on Koholint Island. In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, there is a fairy queen in the Color Dungeon.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The spirit of Kokiri Forest, the Great Deku Tree, watches over the Kokiri with the aid of the fairies.

The fairy Navi, at the behest of the Great Deku Tree, guides Link, a boy raised by the Kokiri who becomes the Hero of Time.

Ordinary fairies that can unaffiliated with the Kokiri also appear throughout Hyrule, and can be captured in a bottle.

The Great Fairies, in their extravagant fountains, grants Link powers. By playing a specific melody at the pedestal of the Triforce, she appears with a signature of burst of laughter. In addition to three Great Fairy of Magic locations, there are the Great Fairies of Wisdom, Power, and Courage who grant various powers.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

The fairy twins, Tatl and Tael, are major characters. One casts a golden light, as opposed to the other who casts a purple light.

A man known as Tingle who believed he was the reincarnation of a fairy, awaited the coming of his own fairy partner.

Ordinary fairies also appear throughout Termina, and can be captured in a bottle.

Great Fairies exist in each region, but their bodies are scattered, and they wander as Stray Fairies.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages

Other than the fairies, Great Fairies, and the Queen Fairy who lend their power to Link, there are also Stray Fairies.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Other than the fairies, there are seven Great Fairies and the Queen of Fairies, the latter of which has a childlike form.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords

The Great Fairies award visitors gold, silver, and Hero's Keys.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

After Link restores the Queen of Fairies (referred to as a "Great Fairy" in the English version), who was split into two Zoras at Hyrule Castle, the Great Fairies will also lend their aid.

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

There are three Great Fairies known as the Great Butterfly Fairy, the Great Dragonfly Fairy, and the Great Mayfly Fairy, which reward Link if he answers their questions honestly at their adventurer's spring.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

In addition to fairies that can be captured in a bottle, the Great Fairy found in the Cave of Ordeals can fill an empty bottle with the Great Fairy's Tears.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

A fairy named Ciela assists Link in his journey.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

In addition to fairies that can be captured in a bottle with a net, there are Great Fairies as well as a Great Rupee Fairy who desires tribute.

Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda

A fairy named Trill assists the player character with her knowledge.