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The ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' series uses a huge array of recurring symbols, some original and some derived from real-world sources, with deep significance to its story and characters. This page compiles the most important of these symbols and details their use in the series. | The ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' series uses a huge array of recurring symbols, some original and some derived from real-world sources, with deep significance to its story and characters. This page compiles the most important of these symbols and details their use in the series. | ||
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===Stars=== | ===Stars=== | ||
[[File:Symbol - Lucky Charm.png|64px]]<br> | [[File:Symbol - Lucky Charm.png|64px]] | ||
[[File:Symbol - Lux.png|64px]]<br> | |||
Stars are frequently-seen symbols in the series and are often associated with the various Worlds in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe. [[Star]]s in the night sky are actually other, distant Worlds. Stars fade out when the corresponding world has been destroyed; the disappearance of many stars is what prompted [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] to find a way to stop the Heartless, beginning the events of the original ''Kingdom Hearts''. | Stars are frequently-seen symbols in the series and are often associated with the various Worlds in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe. [[Star]]s in the night sky are actually other, distant Worlds. Stars fade out when the corresponding world has been destroyed; the disappearance of many stars is what prompted [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] to find a way to stop the Heartless, beginning the events of the original ''Kingdom Hearts''. | ||
An artifact called the [[Star Shard]] allowed for transportation from one World to another, albeit randomly. Several accessories and Keyblades incorporate stars into their designs, such as the [[Star Seeker]]. [[Paopu Fruit]] are star-shaped fruit which supposedly create bonds between friends that can span many different Worlds. [[Wayfinder]]s, lucky charms modeled after Paopu Fruit, have a similar reputation. The Wayfinders made by Aqua in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' manifest these bonds of friendship physically, in the form of the [[Dimension Link]] system. Paopu Fruit and Wayfinders are featured in the designs of several important Keyblades, including the Ultima Weapon and [[Oathkeeper]]. [[Yen Sid]]'s powerful sorcerer's hat is adorned with several stars and moons. | An artifact called the [[Star Shard]] allowed for transportation from one World to another, albeit randomly. Several accessories and Keyblades incorporate stars into their designs, such as the [[Star Seeker]]. [[Paopu Fruit]] are star-shaped fruit which supposedly create bonds between friends that can span many different Worlds. [[Wayfinder]]s, lucky charms modeled after Paopu Fruit, have a similar reputation. The Wayfinders made by Aqua in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' manifest these bonds of friendship physically, in the form of the [[Dimension Link]] system. Paopu Fruit and Wayfinders are featured in the designs of several important Keyblades, including the Ultima Weapon and [[Oathkeeper]]. [[Yen Sid]]'s powerful sorcerer's hat is adorned with several stars and moons. | ||
Additionally, every Keyblade releases a unique star when hitting an object or enemy. | In ''Kingdom Hearts χ [chi]'' [[Lux]], a form of light, is introduced that together with the related Crystals of Light are also star-shaped. Additionally, every Keyblade releases a unique star when hitting an object or enemy. | ||
==Minor symbols== | ==Minor symbols== | ||
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[[File:Symbols Trinity Limit.png|x128px|The Trinity Limit from Kingdom Hearts]] | [[File:Symbols Trinity Limit.png|x128px|The Trinity Limit from Kingdom Hearts]] | ||
[[File:Symbols Trinity Limit KHBBS.png|x128px|The Trinity Limit from Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]] | [[File:Symbols Trinity Limit KHBBS.png|x128px|The Trinity Limit from Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]] | ||
[[File:Sephiroth's Spell Circle KH.png|x128px|Sephiroth's spell circle from Kingdom Hearts]] | |||
[[File:Roxas Magic Hour Spell Circle KHIIFM.png|x128px|Roxas's Magic Hour spell circle from Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]] | [[File:Roxas Magic Hour Spell Circle KHIIFM.png|x128px|Roxas's Magic Hour spell circle from Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]] | ||
[[File:Lingering Will's Spell Circle KHIIFM.png|x128px|The Lingering Will's spell circle from Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]] | [[File:Lingering Will's Spell Circle KHIIFM.png|x128px|The Lingering Will's spell circle from Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]] | ||