The Kokiri are a fictional race from the Legend of Zelda video game series, primarily featured in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. They are depicted as childlike forest dwellers who live in the Kokiri Forest, a lush and vibrant area filled with trees and magical creatures. The Kokiri are known for their close connection to nature and their playful, carefree lifestyle. Each Kokiri is said to have a guardian fairy, which helps them navigate their lives in the forest. They never grow old and are protected from the outside world, making them unique among the various races in the Zelda universe. The most notable Kokiri is Link, the series' main protagonist, who embarks on a quest to save the land of Hyrule.