Editing Zora

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In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', Zolas are now shown above water, where they crawl around on all fours before rearing up on their hind legs to spit a fireball. They begin appearing midway through the game, and appear in locations such as in caves and on bridges. In western releases, normal attacks do not affect them at all, though they are weak to [[Fire (magic)|Fire]].

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' features Zoras as an entirely friendly race, and have a large redesign to make them look friendlier, notably with faces that are more human-like than fish-like. They live in [[Zora's Domain]] and can usually be spoken to on foot. Some, however, still pop out from hidden spots in the water - marked by a cloud of bubbles underneath - where they can be spoken with instead. Specific Zoras in the game are [[King Zora]] and his daughter [[Ruto|Princess Ruto]], the latter of which becomes infatuated with Link after he rescues her. The Zoras worship a large whale-like fish named [[Jabu-Jabu|Lord Jabu-Jabu]]. One Zora operates a diving minigame in Zora's Domain, and gives Link the [[Silver Scale]] if he passes. In the future, [[Ganondorf]] freezes Zora's Domain and most of the Zoras are trapped under a sheet of ice. The Zoras' old enemy behavior is for the most part given to [[Octorok]], which in turn is replaced by [[Mad Scrub]].

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', Zoras are found in the [[Great Bay]] on the west side of [[Termina]], where the power of [[Majora's Mask]] has caused the water to become foggy with abnormal water temperature, making it hard for them to catch fish to eat. Notably, a popular band known as [[The Indigo-Go's]] performs at [[Zora Hall]] and plans to play on the carnival. However, several [[Gerudo]] pirates steal several of lead singer [[Lulu]]'s unhatched eggs and mortally wound her boyfriend, guitarist [[Mikau]]. By using the [[Song of Healing]], Link can gain the [[Zora Mask]] and take Mikau's form, allowing him to swim faster and throw his fins like boomerangs. Other Zoras include one that operates a [[jar]]-smashing minigame, which Zora Link can use his fins for, and several inside Zora Hall. Most express their admiration for the band or worry about the water quality, but one is attempting to spy into Lulu's room for presumably lecherous reasons. Speaking to him as Zora Link will cause him to run away. [[Baby Zora]]s are also seen when all of the eggs are gathered, and resemble tadpoles. Presumably due to being the children of two musicians, they also resemble music notes, and teach Link the [[New Wave Bossa Nova]] by arranging themselves on a musical staff.

Hostile Zoras appear in both ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', while friendly Zoras appear in ''Ages'' only unless a linked game starting from ''Ages'' is being played. In this game, they are differentiated as '''river Zoras''' for the hostile ones and '''sea Zoras''' for the friendly ones, though the dialog implies it is a cultural distinction rather than one of species. The ''Nintendo Power'' guide refers to the enemy as "Zolas" to differentiate them from the friendly Zoras.<ref>Averill, Alan. ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages'' Player's Guide. Page 133.</ref> River Zoras are found in water across both [[Holodrum]] and [[Labrynna]]. Sea Zoras live underwater in Zora's Domain, now found in the western side of Labrynna's ocean. However, mysterious pollution has caused King Zora to become ill and eventually die. However, Link saves him in the past with a [[secret medicine|Magic Potion]]. This game shows that Zoras have extremely long lifespans, as it is indicated that the King Zora of the past and present is the same person. In the present, he gives Link the [[Library Key]] and later allows Link to explore inside Jabu-Jabu, who is still a baby in the past.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', only the spirit of a Zora, [[Laruto]], is spoken to, being the former [[sage]] of the [[Earth Temple]]. Her descendant, [[Medli]], becomes the next in that position. Medli is of a bird-like race called the [[Rito]], implying the Zoras may have evolved into them after Hyrule flooded.

Prior to the [[Great Calamity]], Link apparently spent a large amount of time around Zoras due to being in a relationship with their princess, [[Mipha]], who was also the [[Champion]] chosen to pilot the elephant-like [[Divine Beast]] [[Vah Rutah]]. However, after the Calamity occurred and Mipha died as a result, many of the older Zoras blamed Link. 100 years later, Vah Ruta begins causing excessive rain in Zora's Domain by spraying the water from the reservoir from its trunk, threatening to eventually flood the [[Lanayru Wetlands]] and the rest of Hyrule. When Link returns alongside the popular [[Prince Sidon]], all but one of the Zora elders openly despise Link, and he must prove his worth. Once he does so and it is revealed that Mipha genuinely was in love with Link, they start to become more trusting, and once he frees both Vah Ruta and Mipha's soul from [[Waterblight Ganon]] (in turn saving Zora's Domain), they realize they were wrong about him and welcome him as a friend.

In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'', both friendly and hostile Zoras make an appearance. Both have designs based on the typical fixed-camera appearance. The friendly ones appear as characters in Lake Hylia. They enjoy surfing, and have a prince that was put to sleep. He can be woke up by bombing a specific ghostly apparition of a Zora in his chamber and defeating the [[Ghast]] that then attacks. As a reward for saving him, the prince gives the player flippers. Another unique Zora, this one with a manta ray-like head, can be found running a shop on the [[beach (Cadence of Hyrule)|beach]], where he sells a [[snorkel]] and an [[bottle|empty bottle]].

*As shown in at least one concept illustration, the Zoras in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' were intended to look more like they did in the 2D games earlier in development. Due to the eyelashes one has, this may have been an early [[Ruto|Princess Ruto]].