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[[Image:Yensidtower.jpg|thumb|130px|Yen Sid's tower.]]
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The '''Tower''' is a place from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
The '''Tower''' is a location from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.  It serves as a starting point for Sora's second quest.


Towering atop the island floating above the skies of [[Twilight Town]], the surrealistic, crooked tower that [[Sora]] encounters early in his adventure is owned by master [[Yen Sid]]. On Sora's first journey up the tower, it is under attack by the [[Heartless]]Later on, it is haunted by [[Nobody|Nobodies]].
==Setting==
=== Outside the Tower ===
The Tower resides in a secret area of [[Twilight Town]] called the '''Fabled Countryside''', accessible only by a special train that only appears sometimes in the '''Central Station'''. The Countryside itself consists of several hills apparently floating amongst the clouds in the endless sunset of Twilight Town, with several stars gleaming in the backgroundOther than the hills and the tower itself, the only physical existence in the Countryside is a glowing railway along which the single train rides.


Sora arrives to this tower through way of the 'Ghost Train', from Twilight Town. As they make their way towards the tower, they spot Pete loitering around the entrance. It seems that he has now sided with the Heartless. After a short cut scene, [[Sora]], [[Donald]], and [[Goofy]], make their way up the tower, fighting various Heartless on the way.
The Tower itself is a surrealistic, crooked, golden-brown tower, loosely based on the setting of ''Fantasia's'' '''The Sorcerer's Apprentice'''.  Though it appears to be missing several key structures from the movie, such as the well and the basement study, it appears that the segment is canon to the Kingdom Hearts storyline, and this tower is where it takes place.


Once they reach the top they confront Yen Sid, [[King Mickey]]'s Master. Once introduced, Yen Sid explains the tough road Sora has awaiting him. After a long monologue from Yen Sid, Sora receives new garments from three fairy's. Once [[Sora]], [[Donald]], and [[Goofy]] have left, the three fairy's discover that [[Maleficent]] is still alive...  
The Tower is topped with blue cone-shaped turret roofs, decorated with moons and stars, similar to [[Yen Sid]]'s hat.  It rests on a floating island that contains a courtyard and many trees that obscure the rest of the Countryside from view.
If the player visits the Tower again all will be gone.
 
The tower itself is based on the setting of ''The Sorcerer's Apprentice'' from ''Fantasia''.
=== Inside the Tower ===
Inside the main door is a simple round room, surrounded by an upward-spiraling staircase that leads to a strange portal.  Through the portal, a person is transported to higher areas of the Tower, where the staircases float randomly.  They lead into other portals or doors to other parts of the Tower.
 
Other than the entrance, stairs, and upper floor, there are two known rooms in the Tower. One is the Moon Chamber, and the other is the Star Chamber.  Both are perfectly round rooms, each with two doors leading either up or down the Tower, and are decorated with moons and stars, respectively.  The final stairway is steep and straight, and leads to Yen Sid's Study.
 
Yen Sid's study is the largest room in the building, with several shelves containing many books, several about the exploits of [[King Mickey]]. There is a large wooden desk behind which Yen Sid sits, and behind it, large star and moon windows displaying the Countryside.  A door on the side of the study gives way to another room where the three fairies, [[Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather]], apparently stay.  There is also a large wardrobe, and several mirrors that display Sora in his drive forms, including [[Anti Form]] and [[Final Form]].
 
==Story==
=== Birth by Sleep ===
During [[Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep]], one of the convention trailers shows Mickey training with the keyblade in Yen Sid's study while [[Donald]] and [[Goofy]] look on.  It may be featured in the game, or only in cutscenes.
 
=== Kingdom Hearts II ===
After [[Sora]] awakens from his year-long sleep in the basement of the [[Old Mansion]], he meets briefly with King Mickey, who gives him money and tells him to take the mysterious train to Yen Sid.  After being seen off by [[Hayner]], [[Pence]], and [[Olette]], the three take the train and arrive in the Fabled Countryside.
 
Getting off the train, which promptly disappears, the trio meet [[Pete]], who is loitering outside after sending in [[Heartless]] to attack the Tower's master.  After hearing who lives in the Tower, the three hurry inside to meet the King's tutor, leaving a bewildered Pete behind. They make their way to the top, slaying Heartless on their way up, and eventually reach Yen Sid.  The sorcerer gives them a book that summarizes all three games, and gives them information about the [[Nobodies]] and [[Organization XIII]].  He and the good fairies also give Sora his new outfit and drive form abilities, and returns the lost [[Gummi Ship]] to Donald and Goofy.
 
After the party leaves, Diablo, [[Maleficent]]'s Raven, arrives with Maleficent's garb that was left in [[Hollow Bastion]]. The three good witches recognize it immediately, and their memories of its wearer start to work magic on it and bring Maelficent back to life. She plotted to take over the Tower and announced her return with her trademark laugh.
 
It appears, though, that she failed, as she instead began targeting other Castles all over for the same reason, and later, when the player can return to the Tower, there is no evidence that she ever held any sway over it.  However, Yen Sid and the Good Fairies are completely absent, and the Tower is overrun by lesser Nobodies.
 
==Characters==
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*[[Yen Sid]]
*[[Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather]]
*[[Pete]]
*[[Maleficent]]
 
==Enemies==
*[[Shadow]] Heartless
*[[Soldier]] Heartless
*[[Dusk]] Nobody
*[[Sniper]] Nobody
*[[Dragoon]] Nobody
*[[Berserker]] Nobody
*[[Dancer]] Nobody
*[[Samurai]] Nobody


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Revision as of 21:41, 16 June 2008

File:Yensidtower.jpg
Yen Sid's tower.

The Tower is a location from Kingdom Hearts II. It serves as a starting point for Sora's second quest.

Setting

Outside the Tower

The Tower resides in a secret area of Twilight Town called the Fabled Countryside, accessible only by a special train that only appears sometimes in the Central Station. The Countryside itself consists of several hills apparently floating amongst the clouds in the endless sunset of Twilight Town, with several stars gleaming in the background. Other than the hills and the tower itself, the only physical existence in the Countryside is a glowing railway along which the single train rides.

The Tower itself is a surrealistic, crooked, golden-brown tower, loosely based on the setting of Fantasia's The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Though it appears to be missing several key structures from the movie, such as the well and the basement study, it appears that the segment is canon to the Kingdom Hearts storyline, and this tower is where it takes place.

The Tower is topped with blue cone-shaped turret roofs, decorated with moons and stars, similar to Yen Sid's hat. It rests on a floating island that contains a courtyard and many trees that obscure the rest of the Countryside from view.

Inside the Tower

Inside the main door is a simple round room, surrounded by an upward-spiraling staircase that leads to a strange portal. Through the portal, a person is transported to higher areas of the Tower, where the staircases float randomly. They lead into other portals or doors to other parts of the Tower.

Other than the entrance, stairs, and upper floor, there are two known rooms in the Tower. One is the Moon Chamber, and the other is the Star Chamber. Both are perfectly round rooms, each with two doors leading either up or down the Tower, and are decorated with moons and stars, respectively. The final stairway is steep and straight, and leads to Yen Sid's Study.

Yen Sid's study is the largest room in the building, with several shelves containing many books, several about the exploits of King Mickey. There is a large wooden desk behind which Yen Sid sits, and behind it, large star and moon windows displaying the Countryside. A door on the side of the study gives way to another room where the three fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather, apparently stay. There is also a large wardrobe, and several mirrors that display Sora in his drive forms, including Anti Form and Final Form.

Story

Birth by Sleep

During Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, one of the convention trailers shows Mickey training with the keyblade in Yen Sid's study while Donald and Goofy look on. It may be featured in the game, or only in cutscenes.

Kingdom Hearts II

After Sora awakens from his year-long sleep in the basement of the Old Mansion, he meets briefly with King Mickey, who gives him money and tells him to take the mysterious train to Yen Sid. After being seen off by Hayner, Pence, and Olette, the three take the train and arrive in the Fabled Countryside.

Getting off the train, which promptly disappears, the trio meet Pete, who is loitering outside after sending in Heartless to attack the Tower's master. After hearing who lives in the Tower, the three hurry inside to meet the King's tutor, leaving a bewildered Pete behind. They make their way to the top, slaying Heartless on their way up, and eventually reach Yen Sid. The sorcerer gives them a book that summarizes all three games, and gives them information about the Nobodies and Organization XIII. He and the good fairies also give Sora his new outfit and drive form abilities, and returns the lost Gummi Ship to Donald and Goofy.

After the party leaves, Diablo, Maleficent's Raven, arrives with Maleficent's garb that was left in Hollow Bastion. The three good witches recognize it immediately, and their memories of its wearer start to work magic on it and bring Maelficent back to life. She plotted to take over the Tower and announced her return with her trademark laugh.

It appears, though, that she failed, as she instead began targeting other Castles all over for the same reason, and later, when the player can return to the Tower, there is no evidence that she ever held any sway over it. However, Yen Sid and the Good Fairies are completely absent, and the Tower is overrun by lesser Nobodies.

Characters

Enemies