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The Ordonians are a humanoid race that are often mistaken for Hylians at first glance. Upon closer inspection, one notices that they lack the pointy ears of Hylians and instead have rounded ones. The origin of the Ordonians is unknown, though many claim that at one time they were Hylians, while others say they are the descendants of the lost Kingdom of Ikana. Whatever the case, Ordonians are able to have children with Hylians, though the birth always results in a child with rounded ears. For this reason marriages between Hylians and Ordonians are treated carefully, as fear of the Hylians being exterminated via breeding is all too common. The Ordonians themselves are more a more simple people then the Hylians, and are well known for their vast farming nation to the south of Hyrule. While they acknowledge the Goddesses, the chief deity of the Ordonians is the mysterious goat-like being known as Ordona, hence the origin of their name. They grow crops and breed both goats and horses that are then sold to a vast majority of Hyrule's other races, particularly the Hylians.

Roughly three years after the Final Struggle, Hyrule invaded the smaller area and asserted their authority over the farmers and horsemen. Now a territory of Hyrule, there are many political dissenters to the Ordonian's new rulers, and in the past seven years, there have been three armed rebellions against Hyrule, all meeting the same bloody end. Political strain has been growing worse between the unwilling servants and their conquerors. As a result of their political dissent, the Ordonians are no longer allowed to have a military force of their own, relying on Hylian Guards and their own (very) small militias.

The Zora are an elder race who's origin traces back to the times of ancient Hylians. They are an aquatic species that resemble humanoid fish but while they display many characteristics of aquatic life they also have vestigial mammalian traits (such as female chests) that imply they might have had mammalian ancestors. Some scholars believe the Zora might have originally been an artificial cross of the feral River Zola and Hylians of ancient times. Regardless, the Zora are a fairly dominant force in Hyrule. They admire physical beauty above all else, and believe themselves physically superior to all life. An average Zora spends most of their life forcing their body to grow into certain forms through the use of constraints and manipulation. As a result most Zora are unnaturally thin and graceful, and they have little tolerance for any Zora who does not abide by this custom. The Zora's need for appearing perfect reflects in their military force as well. Their soldiers usually are outfitted to look more imposing rather then fight and perform effectively, and most of their armor, weapons, and outfits are designed for form over function. They also have a natural advantage in the water, an advantageous trait none of the other races can claim to have.

In recent years, the Zora have had several long conflicts with the Kindom of Hyrule over their smaller province of Lanaryu, populated by a race of half breeds, half Zora and half Hylian. There are frequent border conflicts between the two great Empires. At this point, they are at peace, but who knows how much longer this will be?

The Gerudo are an ancient people, whom at one point in history had a vast and powerful empire. Over time various warlords of their race began to quarrel amongst themselves to the point where their conflict spread to other races. Seeing the potential in the Gerudo, the Moblin King Ganon offered them a place in his dominion as servants. The selfish warlords rejected his offer and declared war on the Moblins. As a result, King Ganon poisoned the Gerudo bloodline by unknown means so that the Gerudo would never give birth to a male. After several decades the male population of the Gerudo died off, leaving only their females in a desperate situation to restore their race. The answer to their problems were the vast resources that the neighboring land of Hyrule provided, but unfortunately the Hylians were not so welcoming of the Gerudo. As a result of their incursion, the Gerudo and Hylians entered a long period of hostility. Being a culture from a harsh land, the Gerudo themselves are a harsh people in a fight. They prefer to fight on horseback and with bows, and as such they are superior in the field of archery when in a fight. Being raised in a desert however has left them with little need for armor, and most Gerudo wear simple outfits with little protection. Despite the lack of Gerudo durability, they are very potent in battle and should never be underestimated.

In recent years, perhaps because of the final death of Gannon, the poisoning of the male bloodline has gone away, and the males have returned. The Gerudo are flourishing again, and their civilization is being once again rebuilt, much to the dismay of their Hylian neighbors. This dismay is for fear of their war with their neighbors to the west, for their strength had always been having greater numbers.

Far to the east of Hyrule the lands of Labrynna and Holondrum have remained largely unaffected by the bloody and savage wars of the past. In the southeastern reaches of this stable land the Labrynnians have developed peacefully for centuries, only having to fend off smaller tribes of hostile natives to expand their empire. The average Labrynnians looks similar to Hylians, though their ears have a much more vertical tilt to them. It is theorized that they may have been Hylian colonists that traveled far east in some ancient time, though there is no proof left to link the two races. Regardless, Labrynna's people have always been fueled to find knowledge, and their level of technology is above that of the medieval races to the west. They have managed to harness the power of hydraulics through the use of geysers, and as such steam is an important aspect of their machinery. Their most infamous invention however is that of gunpowder. Labrynna's armies are all equipped with these deadly firearms that can down an enemy force from a tremendous distance. This technological superiority gives the Labrynnians a huge edge when fighting from a distance. Despite the miracle of their guns however, they have a long reload time from which a prepared army can bridge the gap and charge into melee. At this point, the Labrynnians are not the best sword fighters in the land and tend to be bested by the more brutal medieval races. While they might not fair well in a bloody melee, one must respect and always beware of the Labrynnaian's signature weapons of death.

In the years since the Final Struggle, Labrynna has opened it's borders, quickly becoming a nation of powerful trade, but keeping close track of their gunpowder. They have maintained a strong standing army of Labrynnian citizens and enslaved their neighboring nation, the Tokei. The Labrynna is now a rising power in Hyrule, they are regularly at war with the Lizfalos, and are a constant pain to their outlying colonies.

The Darknuts (the Gerudo word for Cliff Lords) are an old race that originated from the mountain ranges west and south of the Gerudo desert. They are an ancient people, predated only by races of legend such as the Oocca and Fairies. In the past their civilization almost fell apart through civil warfare, and conflicts with border races such as the Gerudo and Moblins nearly resulted in the extinction of their race. Facing the end of their people the warring leaders decided to put aside their differences and declared that from there on out every single Darknut would be trained to be a disciplined and unstoppable warrior at adolescence. After devising a rigorous code from which to follow, the Darknut Legion and its infamous armored warriors were born. From an early age Darknuts are trained to wield the best armor, the biggest swords, and maintain the highest order of discipline to preserve their creed. Darknut philosophy places focus on the individual: if one soldier cannot master himself then it is impossible for him to function in a group. For this reason Darknuts often prefer to fight alone in engagements, leaving their comrades to their own devices when fighting against groups. When assembled into an army, the Darknuts are without a doubt the single most powerful force to walk Hyrule. Their main disadvantage though, is the relatively small number of their children to survive the rigorous training that they go through. Though, every child that becomes a full warrior is truly the best their race has to offer.

In recent years, the Darknut Legion have been more frequently seen in the world. Battle groups selling themselves as mercenaries have cropped up for whoever can meet their high prices to buy their loyalty. The money is well spent though, for they may come in low numbers, they can easily kill up to ten times their number. They are mainly seen alongside their long time allies the Gerudo and the Moblins because of ancient oaths sworn centuries ago, but it is no longer uncommon to see them working for factions that frequently hire mercenaries. In addition to selling out as mercenaries, their culture has begun to spread, with several people from other nationalities journeying to pledge themselves to the Darknut Code and learn their ways, forsaking their citizenship, and hopefully, becoming a fully realized warrior. Or die trying.