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{{cleanup|Replace or supplement sources with more recent ones (KHIII, KHUX, KHDR)<br>Rewrite ''Gummi routes and Gates'' section for clarity and brevity}} | {{cleanup|Replace or supplement old sources with more recent ones (KHIII, KHUX, KHDR)<br>Rewrite ''Gummi routes and Gates'' section for clarity and brevity}} | ||
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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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==Realms== | ==Realms== | ||
===Realm of Light=== | ===Realm of Light=== | ||
The {{nihongo|'''Realm of Light'''|光の世界|Hikari no Sekai}} is the portion of the universe with an affinity for light and is positioned opposite the Realm of Darkness. | The {{nihongo|'''Realm of Light'''|光の世界|Hikari no Sekai}} is the portion of the universe with an affinity for light and is positioned opposite the Realm of Darkness. The majority of the Keyblades in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series are Keyblades of the Realm of Light. The Realm of Light is the primary setting for the series, although the protagonists sometimes travel to the Realm of Darkness, the Realm Between that connects them, or the Sleeping Worlds that lie parallel to them all.{{?}}<!--or are they in the Realm of Darkness?--> | ||
<!--this list is in "modern" form; past versions of a world are in italics, and manufactured worlds like the 100 Acre Wood | <!--this list is in "modern" form; past versions of a world are in italics, and manufactured worlds like the 100 Acre Wood are at the end. Do we want them to be placed normally instead?--> | ||
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File:Destiny Islands KHII.png|[[Destiny Islands]] | File:Destiny Islands KHII.png|[[Destiny Islands]] | ||
File:Radiant Garden KHBBS.png|[[Radiant Garden]] | File:Radiant Garden KHBBS.png|[[Radiant Garden]]<br>''[[Hollow Bastion]]'' | ||
File:Keyblade Graveyard KHIII.png|[[Keyblade Graveyard]] | File:Keyblade Graveyard KHIII.png|[[Keyblade Graveyard]] | ||
File:Scala ad Caelum Logo KHIII.png|[[Scala ad Caelum]] | File:Scala ad Caelum Logo KHIII.png|[[Scala ad Caelum]]<br>''[[Daybreak Town]]'' | ||
File:Mirage Arena KHBBS.png|[[Mirage Arena]] | File:Mirage Arena KHBBS.png|[[Mirage Arena]] | ||
File:Disney Castle KHII.png|[[Disney Castle]] | File:Disney Castle KHII.png|[[Disney Castle]]<br>''[[Disney Town]]''<br>''[[Country of the Musketeers]]''<br>''[[Timeless River]]'' | ||
File:Wonderland KH.png|[[Wonderland]] | File:Wonderland KH.png|[[Wonderland]] | ||
File:Deep Jungle KH.png|[[Deep Jungle]] | File:Deep Jungle KH.png|[[Deep Jungle]] | ||
File:Olympus KHIII.png|[[Olympus]] | File:Olympus KHIII.png|[[Olympus]]<br>''[[Olympus Coliseum]]'' | ||
File:Agrabah KHII.png|[[Agrabah]] | File:Agrabah KHII.png|[[Agrabah]] | ||
File:Prankster's Paradise KH3D.png|[[Prankster's Paradise]] | File:Prankster's Paradise KH3D.png|[[Prankster's Paradise]]<br>''[[Monstro]]'' | ||
File:Atlantica KHII.png|[[Atlantica]] | File:Atlantica KHII.png|[[Atlantica]] | ||
File:Halloween Town KHII.png|[[Halloween Town]] | File:Halloween Town KHII.png|[[Halloween Town]] | ||
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File:The Land of Dragons KHII.png|[[The Land of Dragons]] | File:The Land of Dragons KHII.png|[[The Land of Dragons]] | ||
File:Beast's Castle KHII.png|[[Beast's Castle]] | File:Beast's Castle KHII.png|[[Beast's Castle]] | ||
File:The Caribbean KHIII.png|[[The Caribbean]] | File:The Caribbean KHIII.png|[[The Caribbean]]<br>''[[Port Royal]]'' | ||
File:Pride Lands KHII.png|[[Pride Lands]] | File:Pride Lands KHII.png|[[Pride Lands]] | ||
File:Enchanted Dominion KHBBS.png|[[Enchanted Dominion]] | File:Enchanted Dominion KHBBS.png|[[Enchanted Dominion]] | ||
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====Door to Light==== | ====Door to Light==== | ||
[[File:Ending 01 KHII.png|thumb|left|200px|Sora, and Riku in front of the Door To Light.]] | [[File:Ending 01 KHII.png|thumb|left|200px|Sora, and Riku in front of the Door To Light.]] | ||
The door leading from the Realm of Darkness to the Realm of Light is called the {{nihongo|'''Door to Light'''|光の扉|Hikari no Tobira}}. | The door leading from the Realm of Darkness to the Realm of Light is called the {{nihongo|'''Door to Light'''|光の扉|Hikari no Tobira}}. It is one method by which individuals from the Realm of Light may pass from the Realm of Darkness back into the Realm of Light, as Sora and Riku did after finding [[Kairi's Letter]].<!--cite to memorial ultimania, with page--> | ||
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[[File:Realm of Darkness Profil.png|thumb|200px|The Realm of Darkness appears as a world in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''.]] | [[File:Realm of Darkness Profil.png|thumb|200px|The Realm of Darkness appears as a world in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''.]] | ||
{{main|Realm of Darkness}} | {{main|Realm of Darkness}} | ||
The {{nihongo|'''Realm of Darkness'''|闇の世界|Yami no Sekai}} is a realm that lies opposite the Realm of Light. | The {{nihongo|'''Realm of Darkness'''|闇の世界|Yami no Sekai}} is a realm that lies opposite the Realm of Light. Few are able to survive in the Realm of Darkness; it is instead inhabited by the Heartless and other dark beings.<!--cite to memorial ultimania, with page--> The only known Keyblade of the Realm of Darkness is the [[Kingdom Key D]], wielded by Mickey.<!--cite to Nomura interview from kh2 ultimania--> The Kingdom Hearts of Worlds' Hearts began growing in the Realm of Darkness after the Heartless plague was unleashed on the Realm of Light.<!--cite to memorial ultimania, with page-->{{fact}} | ||
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The {{nihongo|'''Door to Darkness'''|闇の扉|Yami no Tobira}} is the dark counterpart of the Door to Light. It is a tall, white door that lies within [[Final Door]], at the [[End of the World]] created by the Heartless, and can only be opened by the [[Princesses of Heart]].<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''''', '''Mickey Mouse''': "Well, the Door To Darkness can only be opened by the seven princesses."</ref> Beyond the door is the Realm of Darkness where their artificial [[Kingdom Hearts of Worlds' Hearts]] resides. Only those from the Realm of Darkness, without light in their hearts, may pass through the Door to Darkness.<!--cite to memorial ultimania, with page-->{{?}}<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'', Mickey Mouse''': "The door between the two realms—it won't let a heart with light pass through. So only darkness keeps spilling out."</ref> | The {{nihongo|'''Door to Darkness'''|闇の扉|Yami no Tobira}} is the dark counterpart of the Door to Light. It is a tall, white door that lies within [[Final Door]], at the [[End of the World]] created by the Heartless, and can only be opened by the [[Princesses of Heart]].<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''''', '''Mickey Mouse''': "Well, the Door To Darkness can only be opened by the seven princesses."</ref> Beyond the door is the Realm of Darkness where their artificial [[Kingdom Hearts of Worlds' Hearts]] resides. Only those from the Realm of Darkness, without light in their hearts, may pass through the Door to Darkness.<!--cite to memorial ultimania, with page-->{{?}}<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'', Mickey Mouse''': "The door between the two realms—it won't let a heart with light pass through. So only darkness keeps spilling out."</ref> | ||
After the battle with the World of Chaos, Ansem, Seeker of Darkness opens the door and asks that Kingdom Hearts fill him with the power of darkness. | After the battle with the World of Chaos, Ansem, Seeker of Darkness opens the door and asks that Kingdom Hearts fill him with the power of darkness. He is instead destroyed, as Kingdom Hearts is the power of light; Sora and Mickey, with the help of Riku, Donald, and Goofy, close the Door to Darkness. {{storylink|Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts}} | ||
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===Realm Between=== | ===Realm Between=== | ||
The {{nihongo|'''Realm Between'''|狭間の世界|Hazama no Sekai}} | The {{nihongo|'''Realm Between'''|狭間の世界|Hazama no Sekai}} lies on the boundary between the Realms of Light and Darkness. Few worlds exist within it, and most have some special nature or purpose. | ||
As of now, Traverse Town,<ref name="SAR11">{{storylink|Secret Ansem's Report 11}}: "Like Castle Oblivion, that village [Traverse Town] also rests in the cleft between light and dark.</ref> Land of Departure<ref name="Ultimania">'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''' "[Land of Departure] It is a special place between the realms of darkness and light, and has been protected for generations so that it is not used for evil.</ref>/Castle Oblivion, Twilight Town, Mysterious Tower, and The World That Never Was are the only worlds confirmed to exist within the Realm Between.<ref name="DSRXIII-2">'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII#Part 1 - About the KH Worlds|Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 26; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Regarding the Realm Between, four worlds have appeared so far: (A) Castle Oblivion, (B) Twilight Town, (C) Yen Sid's Tower, and (D) The World That Never Was. You can think of them as arranged like a stairway extending between the two Realm layers, something like Light < C < B > A > D > Darkness." Translation via Goldpanner.</ref> Each world ties closer to the Realm of Light or the Realm of Darkness, with the exception of Twilight Town, which exists exactly in the middle.<ref name="DSRXIII-2"/> | As of now, Traverse Town,<ref name="SAR11">{{storylink|Secret Ansem's Report 11}}: "Like Castle Oblivion, that village [Traverse Town] also rests in the cleft between light and dark.</ref> Land of Departure<ref name="Ultimania">'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''' "[Land of Departure] It is a special place between the realms of darkness and light, and has been protected for generations so that it is not used for evil.</ref>/Castle Oblivion, Twilight Town, Mysterious Tower, and The World That Never Was are the only worlds confirmed to exist within the Realm Between.<ref name="DSRXIII-2">'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII#Part 1 - About the KH Worlds|Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 26; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Regarding the Realm Between, four worlds have appeared so far: (A) Castle Oblivion, (B) Twilight Town, (C) Yen Sid's Tower, and (D) The World That Never Was. You can think of them as arranged like a stairway extending between the two Realm layers, something like Light < C < B > A > D > Darkness." Translation via Goldpanner.</ref> Each world ties closer to the Realm of Light or the Realm of Darkness, with the exception of Twilight Town, which exists exactly in the middle.<ref name="DSRXIII-2"/> | ||
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File:Traverse Town KH.png|[[Traverse Town]] | File:Traverse Town KH.png|[[Traverse Town]] | ||
File:Land of Departure KHBBS.png|[[Land of Departure]] | File:Land of Departure KHBBS.png|[[Land of Departure]]<br>''[[Castle Oblivion]]'' | ||
File:Twilight Town KHIII.png|[[Twilight Town]] | File:Twilight Town KHIII.png|[[Twilight Town]] | ||
File:Mysterious Tower KHBBS.png|[[Mysterious Tower]] | File:Mysterious Tower KHBBS.png|[[Mysterious Tower]]<br>''[[Symphony of Sorcery]]'' | ||
File:End of the World KH.png| | File:End of the World KH.png|[[End of the World]] | ||
File:The World That Never Was KHII.png|[[The World That Never Was]] | File:The World That Never Was KHII.png|[[The World That Never Was]] | ||
File:End Of Sea Web.png|[[End of Sea]] | File:End Of Sea Web.png|[[End of Sea]] | ||
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===Datascapes=== | ===Datascapes=== | ||
{{main|Data World}} | {{main|Data World}} | ||
Datascapes are realms made from data where "data worlds" exist. A data world may be created using data from a real world, thus creating a digital replica of that world, or may be programmed to be unique. Data worlds cannot be reached via the Ocean Between, as they exist within computers. Instead, they typically must be accessed via an interface within the world that contains them. | |||
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File:System Sector KHMOM.png|Jiminy's [[Datascape]] | File:System Sector KHMOM.png|Jiminy's [[Datascape]] | ||
File:Daybreak Town KHX.png|[[Daybreak Town]] Datascape | File:Daybreak Town KHX.png|[[Daybreak Town]] Datascape | ||
File:Game Central Station Logo KHUX.png|[[Game Central Station]] | File:Game Central Station Logo KHUX.png|[[Game Central Station]]<br>''[[Niceland]]''<br>''[[Cy-Bug Sector]]''<br>''[[Candy Kingdom]]'' | ||
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==Worlds== | ==Worlds== | ||
[[File:Destiny Islands (Art).png|thumb|left|200px|[[Destiny Islands]], the first world seen in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.]] | [[File:Destiny Islands (Art).png|thumb|left|200px|[[Destiny Islands]], the first world seen in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.]] | ||
A {{nihongo|'''world'''|世界|Sekai}} is a location that appears in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. | A {{nihongo|'''world'''|世界|Sekai}} is a location that appears in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. While the worlds were all connected in the ancient "age of fairy tales", they were split apart following the Keyblade War and exist independently. Each world follows its own flow of time. | ||
Each world that appears in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series | In the context of the games, worlds are analogous to "levels" or "stages" that the protagonist must complete. They will explore the worlds and protect them from the Heartless, Nobodies, and other threats, often culminating in a boss battle against that world's villain or a denizen of darkness. Each world that appears in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series is inspired by the films and cartoons they are based on. Oftentimes, the plot of the game in that world will be based on its original source as well. | ||
===World characteristics=== | ===World characteristics=== | ||
[[File:Treehouse (Art).png|thumb|180px|[[Deep Jungle]] from ''Tarzan''. This world made only one appearance in the entire series due to copyright issues.]] | [[File:Treehouse (Art).png|thumb|180px|[[Deep Jungle]] from ''Tarzan''. This world made only one appearance in the entire series due to copyright issues.]] | ||
There are over thirty worlds that have appeared in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series so far. Most of them are based on {{w|The Walt Disney Company|Disney}}'s animated features and contain locations and characters from or inspired by the films. As a result, worlds are greatly varied in appearance, style, and nature, as their sources range from the oldest cartoons | There are over thirty worlds that have appeared in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series so far. Most of them are based on {{w|The Walt Disney Company|Disney}}'s animated features and contain locations and characters from or inspired by the films. As a result, worlds are greatly varied in appearance, style, and nature, as their sources range from the oldest cartoons in the Disney canon to modern Disney animations and live action Disney films. The oldest source is the 1928 cartoon ''{{w|Steamboat Willie}}'', used as a basis for Timeless River, while the most recent inspiration for a world from Disney's animated features is 2014's ''{{w|Big Hero 6 (film)|Big Hero 6}}''. | ||
In addition to the Disney-based worlds, | In addition to the Disney-based worlds, numerous original settings were created by game developers {{w|Square Enix}} as worlds unique to the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. They tend to be populated by Square Enix characters from the {{ff|Final Fantasy (series)|''Final Fantasy'' series}}, Disney characters without a world dedicated to their film, and original ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters. | ||
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