Who were the Sheikah and why have they died out?
Very little is known about the Sheikah. This mysterious race is best known through their ninja look, their red eyes, and their total devotion to the Hylian Royal Family. But there are many unsolved mysteries around them. The “shadow folk”, the shadows of Hylians, are nothing more than a legend for most people. Sheikah are said to have died out, and no-one has seen any since the ending of the Fierce War, save for Impa, who is quickly identified as a Sheikah by some of the Hylians in the Market. Twilight Princess gives a explanation on the disappearance of Sheikah. It says that their numbers dwindled during the prolonged wars, presumably the Fierce Wars. This explanation might not be totally consistent with the OoT script, which claims the Sheikah have disappeared in the peace period.
