
4.1 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. 2.1 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga. 2 Sheikah Weaponry, Artifacts and Items. Sheikah has largely become the officially accepted plural of the race. It is not known if this is a translation error, or if there are different Sheikah tribes or ranks. However, the grave in Kakariko Village states that the plural of Sheikah is simply Sheikah. The plural for Sheikah is debated-early in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Sheik and Impa both refer to themselves as being of the Sheikahs. The mystery of the race was maintained but their legacy remains within the series, as their emblem is scattered throughout many locations within the games. Prior to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, members of the race made few appearances.
They do however, still exist in the Fallen Hero Timeline. It is assumed that many died during the Hyrulean Civil War and are considered almost extinct by the events of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. They were skilled in magical and combative art. The Sheikah are an ancient clan of ninja-like warriors sworn to protect the Royal Family of Hyrule, even after death as such they came to be known as "the Shadows of the Hylians".
The Sheikah ( シーカー族, Shīkā zoku ?, ), also known as the Shadow Folk, are a recurring race in the Legend of Zelda series. They say they swore allegiance to the King of Hyrule and guarded the Royal Family." - Shikashi " Have you heard the legend of the "Shadow Folk"? They are the Sheikah.the shadows of the Hylians.