Sheikah

Little is known about the Sheikah, for the last dregs of the once proud race are scattered and small. They were pledged to serve the Royal Family many centuries ago, and this is a tradition that has been kept alive to this day. A very old and very proud race, the Sheikah are well-known for their mastery of stealth and their religious practices.

The Amicus Ritual
There was an old custom amongst the Sheikah where a person under the age of twenty-five could choose a partner with whom they wished to share themselves with. While this was similar to Hylian marriage, it did not represent itself as solely husband and wife scenarios, nor did it require any such relationship dynamic. They were referred to as the amicus, and these two Sheikah could operate as fellow warriors, business partners, or lovers. If this becomes a romantic bond however, the Sheikah were expected to remain loyal to their amicus for the rest of their lives.

This practice is regarded as improper by the king of New Hyrule, and as a result he outlawed it. Outraged, the Sheikah were an inch away from uprising - the king declared that any Sheikah seen practicing their “infernal arts” would be deemed non-human and would be treated as such by the Royal Army.

The Sheikah and The Dubhar
The violent natures and bloody histories of the Dubhar clash with the more subtle, peaceful ways of the Sheikah, and yet the two cultures are closely intertwined. For the Sheikah, the Dubhar are a sort of cross between neighbouring cousins and legendary ancestors, the stuff of nightmares told to young children to frighten them. The most ancient Sheikah texts hold clues towards the Dubhar's location, gesturing to the three ancient cities of Obar Brothaig, Cluain Mhic Nóis, and Caerfyrddin. However, the Sheikah strongly advise against any sort of journey to meet the Dubhar - both out of respect for the ancient people and a well-deserved fear.