The Zonai were children of the gods.
Descending from the heavens to roam the newly-created Hyrule, after their Golden Forbears departed back to their realm satisfied with their creation, they built their existence from nothing but the natural world. From barbarian tribes to cutting-edge civilisations, the Zonai grew prosperous and powerful, and lived in peace with the new races that arrived shortly after.
But nothing earthly, good or bad, lasts forever.
The Zonai race grew few in numbers, as the land was filled with diversity in culture and diversity in belief. The ancient people all retreated to the heavens as Gerudo, Zoras, and Rito alike suffocated their civilisations with their own settlements, until all but five direct descendants of the gods remained. The Age of Gods was coming to a close.
But not all hope was lost for the Zonai.
Handmaiden 