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[[File:Heartless emblem.jpg|thumb| The emblem of the Heartless, Hearts that have been conquered by darkness]] | [[File:Heartless emblem.jpg|thumb| The emblem of the Heartless, Hearts that have been conquered by darkness]] | ||
'''Darkness''' is a force parallel to [[Light | '''Darkness''' is a force parallel to [[Light]], and is also used in the form of attacks in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe. Darkness has been known to cause people to lose their hearts to it if they have delved too deep into it. Slowly suppressed and conquered by its influence, these unfortunate souls become [[Heartless]] and, if their [[Heart]] is strong enough, leave behind a body that becomes a [[Nobody]]. Those who follow the path of Darkness will usually gain untold power at the expense of something of their former selves. | ||
Though darkness is mostly used by the series' villains, it is not entirely malevolent; friendly characters are able to use the powers of darkness to some effect, ranging from opening the Corridors of Darkness to projecting dark energy blasts (one of [[Riku | Riku's]] [[Ability | abilities]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''). | Though darkness is mostly used by the series' villains, it is not entirely malevolent; friendly characters are able to use the powers of darkness to some effect, ranging from opening the [[Corridor of Darkness|Corridors of Darkness]] to projecting dark energy blasts (one of [[Riku |Riku's]] [[Ability |abilities]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''). | ||
==Weapons and Special Uses of Darkness== | ==Weapons and Special Uses of Darkness== | ||
[[Image:Kh.jpg|thumb|244px|[[Saïx]] opening a Corridor of Darkness for [[Roxas]].]] | [[Image:Kh.jpg|thumb|244px|[[Saïx]] opening a Corridor of Darkness for [[Roxas]].]] | ||
While darkness is often associated with evil, it can be used for the force of good. | While darkness is often associated with evil, it can be used for the force of good. If one can accept darkness into themselves without allowing the darkness to consume them, they may wield its powers without succumbing to its influences (as in Riku's situation). | ||
[[King Mickey|King Mickey's]] [[Mickey's Keyblade|Keyblade]] is a Keyblade from the Realm of Darkness, though this does not mean that it is actually affiliated with Darkness; in this case, it means that it is necessary to close world doors from the side of the Realm of Darkness. | [[King Mickey|King Mickey's]] [[Mickey's Keyblade|Keyblade]] is a Keyblade from the Realm of Darkness, though this does not mean that it is actually affiliated with Darkness; in this case, it means that it is necessary to close world doors from the side of the Realm of Darkness. | ||
Darkness is also seen being manipulated into attacks by the Heartless and Nobodies, and to a greater degree [[Maleficent]], the members of [[Organization XIII]], and | Darkness is also seen being manipulated into attacks by the Heartless and Nobodies, and to a greater degree [[Maleficent]], the members of [[Organization XIII]], and Riku. [[Sora]] can also slightly manipulate Darkness in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' through his [[Drive Form]], [[Anti Form]], in which the darkness inside Sora that was created when he became a Heartless in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game) |Kingdom Hearts]]'' reawakens. He and [[Jack Skellington]] also use dark power during "Dance Call". Darkness is also an element used in multiple forms of [[Magic]], the most notable being [[Gravity]]. | ||
Darkness can also be used for transportation. Experienced users of Darkness are able to open a | Darkness can also be used for transportation. Experienced users of Darkness are able to open a Corridor of Darkness to travel between locations with a great degree of speed. However, these are physical corridors of Darkness, and prolonged or repetitive use of this means of travel will often allow Darkness to manifest deeper within a being, leaving them more vulnerable to its negative effects in the long run. | ||
There are many items that have used for protection against darkness. Some of these items are seen as simple things such as the [[Midnight Anklet]] and [[Champion Belt]] which boost the equipped character's resistance to dark-element attacks, or the infamous [[Black Cloak]] worn by | There are many items that have used for protection against darkness. Some of these items are seen as simple things such as the [[Midnight Anklet]] and [[Champion Belt]] which boost the equipped character's resistance to dark-element attacks, or the infamous [[Black Cloak]] worn by King Mickey, Riku, and the members of Organization XIII which protect the wearer from the negative effects of using the Corridors of Darkness. | ||
==Effects of Darkness== | ==Effects of Darkness== | ||
Darkness creates and feeds off of primal emotions such as revenge, hate, and greed. In the process, it makes those it affects experience and exhibit these feelings while constantly making those feelings stronger, eventually leading to the affected becoming a Heartless. | Darkness creates and feeds off of primal emotions such as revenge, hate, and greed. In the process, it makes those it affects experience and exhibit these feelings while constantly making those feelings stronger, eventually leading to the affected becoming a Heartless. Darkness can also change the physical appearance of those it affects, up to such extremes as a normal person becoming a [[Shadow]] and Riku taking on the form of [[Xehanort's Heartless]]. Also, those who use the Corridor of Darkness, or come in contact with Darkness of any form on a regular basis, have their Heart "stained" by Darkness, which leads to a change in eye color to a golden yellow color. Members of Organization XIII and [[Naminé]] do not experience this due to the fact that they are Nobodies and do not have hearts to stain. Also, Riku does not have yellow eyes because the explosion of the [[Kingdom Hearts Encoder]] cleansed his body from the effects of Darkness. | ||
==Known and Notable Darkness Users== | ==Known and Notable Darkness Users== | ||
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* | * Heartless | ||
* | * Nobodies | ||
* | * Xehanort's Heartless | ||
* [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]] | * [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]] | ||
* | * King Mickey | ||
* | * Riku | ||
* | * Organization XIII | ||
* [[Master Xehanort]] | * [[Master Xehanort]] | ||
* | * Maleficent | ||
== Darkness as a Destination == | == Darkness as a Destination == | ||
When Nobodies (or [[Replica|Replicas]]) are defeated, they usually fade back into the darkness. It is unknown what it is like at their final destination, or if they retain any consciousness at all. | When Nobodies (or [[Replica|Replicas]]) are defeated, they usually fade back into the darkness. It is unknown what it is like at their final destination, or if they retain any consciousness at all. | ||
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- "All worlds begin in darkness, and all so end. The heart is no different. Darkness sprouts within it, it grows, consumes it. Such is it's nature. In the end, every Heart returns to the darkness whence it came! You see, darkness is the Heart's true essence..."
- —Xehanort's Heartless
Darkness is a force parallel to Light, and is also used in the form of attacks in the Kingdom Hearts universe. Darkness has been known to cause people to lose their hearts to it if they have delved too deep into it. Slowly suppressed and conquered by its influence, these unfortunate souls become Heartless and, if their Heart is strong enough, leave behind a body that becomes a Nobody. Those who follow the path of Darkness will usually gain untold power at the expense of something of their former selves.
Though darkness is mostly used by the series' villains, it is not entirely malevolent; friendly characters are able to use the powers of darkness to some effect, ranging from opening the Corridors of Darkness to projecting dark energy blasts (one of Riku's abilities in Kingdom Hearts II).
Weapons and Special Uses of Darkness
While darkness is often associated with evil, it can be used for the force of good. If one can accept darkness into themselves without allowing the darkness to consume them, they may wield its powers without succumbing to its influences (as in Riku's situation).
King Mickey's Keyblade is a Keyblade from the Realm of Darkness, though this does not mean that it is actually affiliated with Darkness; in this case, it means that it is necessary to close world doors from the side of the Realm of Darkness.
Darkness is also seen being manipulated into attacks by the Heartless and Nobodies, and to a greater degree Maleficent, the members of Organization XIII, and Riku. Sora can also slightly manipulate Darkness in Kingdom Hearts II through his Drive Form, Anti Form, in which the darkness inside Sora that was created when he became a Heartless in Kingdom Hearts reawakens. He and Jack Skellington also use dark power during "Dance Call". Darkness is also an element used in multiple forms of Magic, the most notable being Gravity.
Darkness can also be used for transportation. Experienced users of Darkness are able to open a Corridor of Darkness to travel between locations with a great degree of speed. However, these are physical corridors of Darkness, and prolonged or repetitive use of this means of travel will often allow Darkness to manifest deeper within a being, leaving them more vulnerable to its negative effects in the long run.
There are many items that have used for protection against darkness. Some of these items are seen as simple things such as the Midnight Anklet and Champion Belt which boost the equipped character's resistance to dark-element attacks, or the infamous Black Cloak worn by King Mickey, Riku, and the members of Organization XIII which protect the wearer from the negative effects of using the Corridors of Darkness.
Effects of Darkness
Darkness creates and feeds off of primal emotions such as revenge, hate, and greed. In the process, it makes those it affects experience and exhibit these feelings while constantly making those feelings stronger, eventually leading to the affected becoming a Heartless. Darkness can also change the physical appearance of those it affects, up to such extremes as a normal person becoming a Shadow and Riku taking on the form of Xehanort's Heartless. Also, those who use the Corridor of Darkness, or come in contact with Darkness of any form on a regular basis, have their Heart "stained" by Darkness, which leads to a change in eye color to a golden yellow color. Members of Organization XIII and Naminé do not experience this due to the fact that they are Nobodies and do not have hearts to stain. Also, Riku does not have yellow eyes because the explosion of the Kingdom Hearts Encoder cleansed his body from the effects of Darkness.
Known and Notable Darkness Users
- Heartless
- Nobodies
- Xehanort's Heartless
- DiZ
- King Mickey
- Riku
- Organization XIII
- Master Xehanort
- Maleficent
Darkness as a Destination
When Nobodies (or Replicas) are defeated, they usually fade back into the darkness. It is unknown what it is like at their final destination, or if they retain any consciousness at all.
