Intro. The Great Fairies are powerful and recurring entities in The Legend of Zelda series, acting as guardians of magic and essential to assist the protagonist Link on his journey. They reside in hidden fountains (Great Fairy Fountains) and, throughout the games, provide health improvements, magic, magical items or equipment enhancements. Here is a summary of the history and role of the Great Fairies, focusing on their main appearances: The Overall Role in the Series Healers and Enhancers: Historically, they heal Link completely and often increase his magical capacity or grant items (as in Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker). Appearance: Generally represented as giant humanoid women, often without wings, but dressed in vines or elements of nature. Appearances: Present in almost all main games, including A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, The Wind Waker, Twilight Princess and Breath of the Wild. The Great