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In the '''Universe of Kingdom Hearts''', also called the '''World''', there are many worlds that fall into certain realms. All of these realms are on their own plane of existence.
In the '''Universe of Kingdom Hearts''', also called the '''World''', there are many worlds that fall into certain realms. All of these realms are on their own plane of existence.
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===Travel===
===Travel===
[[File:Gummi Ship Gameplay 01 KH.png|thumb|200px|Gummi Ships allow travel between most worlds.]]
[[File:Gummi Ship Gameplay 01 KH.png|thumb|200px|Gummi Ships allow travel between most worlds.]]
Traveling between worlds is normally very difficult. In addition to being separated by the Ocean Between, worlds are also protected by barriers which prevent outside interference. When Heartless attack a world these barriers are broken, indicated by a meteor shower in that world. The barriers are restored when the worlds are restored and their keyholes locked. The loss of the barriers allows virtually anyone access the world without assistance. With the barriers in place, only certain people, such as Keyblade wielders and those with access to Lanes between or Corridors of Darkness, can gain access to worlds. Powerful sorcerers, such as [[Merlin]], may also use their magic to travel between worlds.
Traveling between worlds is normally very difficult. In addition to being separated by the Ocean Between, worlds are also protected by barriers which prevent outside interference.


In ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts II'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', Sora, Donald, and Goofy use the [[Gummi Ship]] to travel between worlds on the World Map, an event that serves as a mini-game between areas. Some worlds require certain special [[Gummi Blocks]] to access; for example, a special Navigation Gummi must be installed by [[Cid]] to unlock a second set of worlds in ''Kingdom Hearts''. Once they reach them, the party can enter and then depart each world through its [[Save Point]]s.
With the barriers in place, only certain people – such as Keyblade wielders with access to Lanes Between, users of Corridors of Darkness, or powerful sorcerers – can gain access to other worlds. However, when Heartless attack a world, these barriers are broken, indicated by a meteor shower in that world; the barriers are restored when the worlds are restored and their keyholes locked. Without barriers, anyone who can survive and navigate the Ocean Between can travel between worlds. The various methods of travel are often facilitated through the use of a [[Gummi Ship]] or [[Keyblade Glider]].
 
Certain worlds cannot be accessed by Gummi ship as they are located within other worlds or on other planes of existence. Examples of these are the Data worlds, such as Jiminy's [[Datascape]] and [[Space Paranoids]], 100 Acre Wood, [[Dive to the Heart]] and [[the Final World]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', the worlds Sora visits are recreations from his memories from the first game brought to life on each floor of [[Castle Oblivion]].


====Lanes between====
====Lanes between====
[[File:To Other Worlds 01 KHUX.png|thumb|left|200px|A portal leading to the Lanes.]]
[[File:To Other Worlds 01 KHUX.png|thumb|left|200px|A portal leading to the Lanes.]]
The {{nihongo|'''Lanes between'''|異空の回廊|Ikū no Kairō|lit. "Corridors of the Skies"}} are a series of "roads" between the worlds in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' that were unlocked by [[Eraqus]]. Ventus, Aqua, and Terra frequently use these paths to navigate the worlds. The presence of Darkness is very strong within them, forcing travelers to wear their [[Keyblade Armor]] as a safety precaution.<!--Our Master instructed us to don armor while traveling between worlds, so that we might shield ourselves from the darkness. But there, in the Lanes Between, I could feel the force of it—the power—and from then on, I forwent my armor's "protection." I had been told the darkness would devour me, but what terrors could it possibly hold, so long as I found the strength to control it?
The {{nihongo|'''Lanes between'''|異空の回廊|Ikū no Kairō|lit. "Corridors of the Skies"}} are a series of "roads" between the worlds used by Keyblade wielders. The presence of darkness is very strong within these pathways, forcing travelers to wear their [[Keyblade Armor]] as a safety precaution.<ref>'''''[[Xehanort's Report|Xehanort's Report II]]''''': "Our Master instructed us to don armor while traveling between worlds, so that we might shield ourselves from the darkness. But there, in the Lanes Between, I could feel the force of it—the power—and from then on, I forwent my armor's 'protection.'"</ref> To enter the Lanes, a wielder typically raises their Keyblade and creates a portal in the sky or in front of them; powerful wielders, such as the [[Foreteller]]s, can create these portals without their Keyblade on hand.
Xehanort's Report II--> To enter the Lanes, the Keyblade wielder raises his or her Keyblade to the sky, and creates a portal leading into the Lanes, appearing somewhat similar to the Dark Corridors. Upon opening the way, they usually call their "[[Keyblade Glider]]" and use it to enter. The Lanes resemble the Corridors of Darkness, but with a color scheme closely resembling the Aurora Borealis.
 
Some very powerful Keyblade wielders, such as the [[Foreteller]]s, have the ability to create portals to the lanes between without the use of a Keyblade.
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====Corridors of Darkness====
====Corridors of Darkness====
[[File:Corridor of Darkness KHII.png|thumb|200px|A Corridor of Darkness.]]
[[File:Corridor of Darkness KHII.png|thumb|200px|A Corridor of Darkness.]]
The {{nihongo|'''Corridors of Darkness'''|闇の回廊|Yami no Kairō}} are pathways that interlink the various worlds, as well as connecting the [[Realm of Darkness]] and [[Realm Between]] to the [[Realm of Light]].<ref>{{storylink|Secret Ansem Report 6}}: "With this new power, I uncovered a 'corridor of darkness' that connects the realm of nothingness to the outside world. While it is still difficult to come and go as I please, my banishment is now a thing of the past."</ref> They may only be opened by those who have given themselves over to darkness,<ref>{{storylink|Xehanort's Report V}}: "At present, the lanes and corridors that run between the worlds may only be traversed by us Keyblade wielders, and those who have given themselves over to darkness."</ref> but can be used by almost anyone once opened.<ref>{{storylink|Secret Ansem Report 11}}: "It seems my friend, fighting in the realm of darkness, appeared in Castle Oblivion through a corridor of darkness constructed by Organization XIII. My new ally Riku also affected his return via one of these corridors."</ref> The Heartless and Nobodies frequently attempt to link their own Corridors to the [[gate]]s.<ref name="GateCorridor">'''''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''''', '''Yen Sid''': "They may be attempting to link these dark pathways to the gates between the worlds."</ref> Corridors of Darkness also occasionally form spontaneously within the Realm Between, often when a world is destroyed and its surviving inhabitants are cast away to worlds like Traverse Town.<ref>{{storylink|Secret Ansem Report 11}}: "This 'realm between' is quite unstable, with corridors of darkness appearing from time to time. Whenever a world disappears, some of its inhabitants must arrive here through these corridors. Surely Sora traveled these same corridors of darkness when he first came to Traverse Town."</ref>
The {{nihongo|'''Corridors of Darkness'''|闇の回廊|Yami no Kairō}} are pathways that interlink the various worlds, as well as connecting the [[Realm of Darkness]] and [[Realm Between]] to the [[Realm of Light]].<ref>{{storylink|Secret Ansem Report 6}}: "With this new power, I uncovered a 'corridor of darkness' that connects the realm of nothingness to the outside world. While it is still difficult to come and go as I please, my banishment is now a thing of the past."</ref> They may only be opened by those who have given themselves over to darkness,<ref>{{storylink|Xehanort's Report V}}: "At present, the lanes and corridors that run between the worlds may only be traversed by us Keyblade wielders, and those who have given themselves over to darkness."</ref> but can be used by almost anyone once opened.<ref>{{storylink|Secret Ansem Report 11}}: "It seems my friend, fighting in the realm of darkness, appeared in Castle Oblivion through a corridor of darkness constructed by Organization XIII. My new ally Riku also affected his return via one of these corridors."</ref> The Heartless and Nobodies frequently attempt to link their own Corridors to the [[gate]]s.<ref name="GateCorridor">'''''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''''', '''Yen Sid''': "They may be attempting to link these dark pathways to the gates between the worlds."</ref> Corridors of Darkness also occasionally form spontaneously within the Realm Between, often when a world is destroyed and its surviving inhabitants are cast away.<ref>{{storylink|Secret Ansem Report 11}}: "This 'realm between' is quite unstable, with corridors of darkness appearing from time to time. Whenever a world disappears, some of its inhabitants must arrive here through these corridors. Surely Sora traveled these same corridors of darkness when he first came to Traverse Town."</ref>


When Heartless use dark corridors, they appear as brief orbs of dark energy that they drop out of; when Nobodies use them the corridors instead take a bright white appearance.
When Heartless use dark corridors, they appear as brief orbs of dark energy that they drop out of; when Nobodies use them the corridors instead take a bright white appearance.


While nearly anyone can use the Corridors, frequent use will erode one's body<ref>'''''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''''', '''Maleficent''': "It was reckless to bring her here without at least using a vessel. Remember, relying too heavily on the dark powers could cost you your heart."</ref>, so those who rely on the Corridors, such as [[Organization XIII]], wear [[black coat]]s to protect themselves.<ref>'''''{{c|Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories}}''''', '''DiZ''': "They wear [the black coat] to give themselves protection from being devoured by darkness. Is it clear? Even the Organization cannot rule the darkness."</ref> Those without the coats can survive occasional exposure to the Corridors' darkness if their hearts are strong enough.<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII#Part 1 - ABOUT THE WORLD OF KINGDOM HEARTS|Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 26; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The other way is to use a "corridor of darkness". These routes are like a loophole of sorts and not pathways that should rightfully be used. While only those known as beings of darkness and beings of between are able to create entries and exits, in rare cases even other kinds of beings such as the Beast and DiZ, who held strong sentiment or hatred in their hearts, have been able to open a path themselves. However, this means being near the darkness. Make frequent use of the pathways and the darkness will completely erode one's body. Sora and his friends have also used these pathways a handful of times, but you could consider that the effect of passing through a corridor of darkness is influenced by the strength of one's heart, and as such, they have not used them to the degree of frequency that their hearts could have been stained by darkness. In which case, why hasn't erosion by darkness progressed in the heart-lacking Nobodies, King Mickey or Riku, despite them having used the pathways frequently? There is a secret relating to a feature they all share, explained in this very title." Translation via Goldpanner.</ref> They wear this to give themselves protection from being devoured by darkness.
While nearly anyone can use the Corridors, frequent use will erode one's body<ref>'''''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''''', '''Maleficent''': "It was reckless to bring her here without at least using a vessel. Remember, relying too heavily on the dark powers could cost you your heart."</ref>, so those who rely on the Corridors, such as [[Organization XIII]], wear [[black coat]]s to protect themselves.<ref>'''''{{c|Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories}}''''', '''DiZ''': "They wear [the black coat] to give themselves protection from being devoured by darkness. Is it clear? Even the Organization cannot rule the darkness."</ref> Those without the coats can survive occasional exposure to the Corridors' darkness if their hearts are strong enough.<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII#Part 1 - ABOUT THE WORLD OF KINGDOM HEARTS|Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 26; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The other way is to use a "corridor of darkness". These routes are like a loophole of sorts and not pathways that should rightfully be used. While only those known as beings of darkness and beings of between are able to create entries and exits, in rare cases even other kinds of beings such as the Beast and DiZ, who held strong sentiment or hatred in their hearts, have been able to open a path themselves. However, this means being near the darkness. Make frequent use of the pathways and the darkness will completely erode one's body. Sora and his friends have also used these pathways a handful of times, but you could consider that the effect of passing through a corridor of darkness is influenced by the strength of one's heart, and as such, they have not used them to the degree of frequency that their hearts could have been stained by darkness. In which case, why hasn't erosion by darkness progressed in the heart-lacking Nobodies, King Mickey or Riku, despite them having used the pathways frequently? There is a secret relating to a feature they all share, explained in this very title." Translation via Goldpanner.</ref> They wear this to give themselves protection from being devoured by darkness.
{{Canon|In the manga [[Pete]] travels the Corridors as well. He is known to be protected from the Darkness by Maleficent's magic.}}


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;Triggers for the gates:
;Triggers for the gates:
*'''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'''
*''[Kingdom Hearts II'''
**'''[[Hollow Bastion]]:''' The [[Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee]] honorary [[Membership Card]] given to Sora by [[Leon]].
**'''[[Hollow Bastion]]:''' The [[Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee]] honorary [[Membership Card]] given to Sora by [[Leon]].
**'''[[The Land of Dragons]]:''' [[Shan-Yu]]'s sword.
**'''[[The Land of Dragons]]:''' [[Shan-Yu]]'s sword.
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**'''[[Realm of Darkness]]:''' The [[sea-salt ice cream]] given to Sora by Riku.
**'''[[Realm of Darkness]]:''' The [[sea-salt ice cream]] given to Sora by Riku.
**'''[[Atlantica]]:''' A bubble.
**'''[[Atlantica]]:''' A bubble.
*'''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'''
*'''Kingdom Hearts III'''
**'''[[Scala ad Caelum]] & [[Keyblade Graveyard]]:''' The crystallized fragments of [[Kairi]]'s heart.
**'''[[Scala ad Caelum]] & [[Keyblade Graveyard]]:''' The crystallized fragments of [[Kairi]]'s heart.


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It is possible to travel through time, but only if a person casts their heart from their [[body]]. Time travel is a rare occurrence, and few individuals possess the knowledge or power to travel through time.
It is possible to travel through time, but only if a person casts their heart from their [[body]]. Time travel is a rare occurrence, and few individuals possess the knowledge or power to travel through time.


[[File:Lifeboat KHUX.png|thumb|A lifeboat device.]]
[[File:Lifeboat KHUX.png|thumb|A lifeboat device, capable of sending hearts forward through time.]]
When one is traveling through time, there must be a version of the traveler at the destination time period. Once a heart has traveled through time, it must have a body to remain in the destination time period (such as a [[Replica]]) or must be in a state that does not require a body (such as being a Heartless). If the physical form that the heart is inhabiting is destroyed, or if the time traveler's heart is otherwise forced out of it, the heart will return to its original time period. The traveler is left with no memories of their time travel, although their experience will still be engraved within their heart and may unconsciously influence their actions.
When one is traveling through time, there must be a version of the traveler at the destination time period. Once a heart has traveled through time, it must have a body to remain in the destination time period (such as a [[Replica]]) or must be in a state that does not require a body (such as being a Heartless). If the physical form that the heart is inhabiting is destroyed, or if the time traveler's heart is otherwise forced out of it, the heart will return to its original time period. The traveler is left with no memories of their time travel, although their experience will still be engraved within their heart and may unconsciously influence their actions.


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