Is IMPA the last Sheikah?

Impa is indeed considered the last remaining member of the Sheikah, a ancient and mysterious tribe that has played a significant role in the Zelda series, with her story and character development being deeply connected to the fate of the Sheikah. As the former chief of the Sheikah, Impa has served the royal family of Hyrule for generations and is a living witness to the near extinction of the Sheikah tribe.

Understanding the Sheikah Tribe

The Sheikah tribe has a rich history in the Zelda universe, with their origins and fate being shrouded in mystery, and Impa’s character has been central to understanding the tribe’s significance and role in the series.

FAQs

The following FAQs provide additional information about Impa, the Sheikah tribe, and their role in the Zelda series:

1. What happened to the Sheikah in Tears of the Kingdom?: The Sheikah disappeared after the Calamity was defeated, with the reason and mechanism behind their disappearance remaining a mystery.
2. Why did the Sheikah go extinct?: The Sheikah of the Hidden Village died in prolonged wars, likely referring to Ganondorf’s wave of destruction during the 7-year gap.
3. Is Impa the leader of the Sheikah?: Impa is the former chief of the Sheikah, having served the royal family of Hyrule for generations, and has since made her granddaughter Paya the new chief.
4. What happened to the Sheikah in Ocarina of Time?: The Sheikah were nearly wiped out defending the Royal Family of Hyrule during the Hyrulean Civil War.
5. Are the Zonai and Sheikah connected?: The Zonai Secret Stones incorporate the Sheikah’s eye symbol, implying a strong connection between the two, with Skyward Sword indicating that the Sheikah existed before Hyrule.
6. How old is Impa in Tears of the Kingdom?: Impa is approximately 120 years old when she reunites with Link after his one-century sleep.
7. Why is Impa so old?: Impa lived through the entirety of Hyrule’s 100 years of ruin without reversing her aging, making her one of the oldest characters in the series.
8. Is Zelda a Sheikah or Hylian?: Zelda is a Hylian, but may have a connection to the Sheikah through her heart and actions.
9. Who is Impa’s sister?: Purah is Impa’s older sister and the head of Lookout Landing.
10. Why is Zelda alive after 100 years?: The current theory is that Zelda created a magical barrier between Hyrule Castle and the Great Plateau, separating the castle from the fabric of spacetime.
11. Are Hylians and Sheikah the same species?: Hylians, Gerudo, and Sheikah are likely part of the same species, but different races or ethnicities.
12. Why is the Sheikah symbol an eye?: The Sheikah eye symbol was likely inspired by the Ancient Egyptian Eye of Horus or Wedjet symbol.
13. Will Link have the Sheikah Slate in Tears of the Kingdom?: Link will not have the Sheikah Slate, but Purah has put a camera on the Purah Pad.
14. Will the Triforce be in Tears of the Kingdom?: The Triforce does not appear when Zelda uses magic, but it may still be within her, potentially manifesting through her Secret Stone.
15. Is Ganondorf half Hylian?: Ganondorf may have Hylian blood due to the Gerudo reproducing with Hylian soldiers during a period without a male king.