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The Kingdom Key draws out the true power of Sora's Keyblade, even though it is not the strongest [[Keychain]]. As such, it is the true form of his Keyblade, which means that it is also the default form of Roxas's and Xion's Keyblades. The Kingdom Key is not wielded by Sora exclusively; [[Riku]], [[Roxas]], and [[Xion]] have also used it, and [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] is often seen wielding the [[Kingdom Key D]], a color-inverted version of the weapon.
The Kingdom Key draws out the true power of Sora's Keyblade, even though it is not the strongest [[Keychain]]. As such, it is the true form of his Keyblade, which means that it is also the default form of Roxas's and Xion's Keyblades. The Kingdom Key is not wielded by Sora exclusively; [[Riku]], [[Roxas]], and [[Xion]] have also used it, and [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] is often seen wielding the [[Kingdom Key D]], a color-inverted version of the weapon.


For Roxas, the Keyblade he wields is in fact Sora's Keyblade, existing in multiple places at once.<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 29; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The Keyblade Roxas used was the same one that Sora lost temporarily in Castle Oblivion. And then the two of them were using that Keyblade at the same time, which is accounted for by the relationship between Roxas and Sora if you think about it. However, the fact that both of them are dual wielders actually means something rather major. This is connected to the story of "Xehanort's memories", and I cannot touch that topic with a ten foot pole right now." Translation via Goldpanner.</ref> His determination to remember [[Xion]] after she returns to Sora awakens a second Kingdom Key, which is in fact [[Wayward Wind|Ventus's Keyblade]].<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', p. 617; '''Interviewer:''' "Why can Roxas dual-wield?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora can wield two Keyblades at once because he has Ventus's as well as his own. As Roxas is a part of Sora, he also can use two. In ''Days'', Roxas awakened his ability to dual wield after fighting Xion. In ''KHII'', once Sora absorbs him, he can also dual-wield. Roxas awakens his ability to dual-wield with his will to not forget Xion, who also wielded a Keyblade." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> Meanwhile, Xion's version of the Kingdom Key is an imitation of Sora's Keyblade, due to her nature as a [[replica]].
For Roxas, the Keyblade he wields is in fact Sora's Keyblade, existing in multiple places at once.<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 29; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The Keyblade that Roxas used and the Keyblade that Sora once lost in Castle Oblivion are the same thing. Furthermore, these two both used the Keyblade at the same time. This can be explained by the relationship between Roxas and Sora. Thus, they both can wield two Keyblades, which, in fact, has an important meaning. This is also related to Xehanort's memories, but this point can't be touched on just yet."</ref> His determination to remember [[Xion]] after she returns to Sora awakens a second Kingdom Key, which is in fact [[Wayward Wind|Ventus's Keyblade]].<ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania''''', interview; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': " Because he can use both Sora's and Ventus' Keyblades. Sora can wield two Keyblades at once because he has Ventus's as well as his own. As Roxas is a part of Sora, he also can use two. In Days, Roxas awakened his ability to dual-wield after fighting Xion. In KHII, once Sora absorbs him, he can also dual-wield. Roxas awakens his ability to dual-wield with his will to not forget Xion who also wielded a Keyblade."</ref> Meanwhile, Xion's version of the Kingdom Key is an imitation of Sora's Keyblade, due to her nature as a [[replica]].


The [[Kingdom Key D]], a color-inverted Kingdom Key which King Mickey wields, is the Keyblade from the [[Realm of Darkness]], which he obtained to mirror Sora's Keyblade from the [[Realm of Light]].<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 28; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "In order to do that, the door had to be shut from both the side of light and the side of darkness, which required the use of Keyblades from both the Realm of Light and the Realm of Darkness. That is why King Mickey went to get a Keyblade from the Realm of Darkness - to serve as the counterpart to Sora's Keyblade of the Realm of Light." Translation via Goldpanner.</ref>
The [[Kingdom Key D]], a color-inverted Kingdom Key which King Mickey wields, is the Keyblade from the [[Realm of Darkness]], which he obtained to mirror Sora's Keyblade from the [[Realm of Light]].<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 28; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "In order to work, the door needs to be closed from both the Dark side and the Light side and both a Dark and Light realm Keyblade are needed. The King needed a Keyblade opposite from the realm of Light Keyblade that Sora had, so he went to the realm of Darkness to obtain one."</ref>


==Story==
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
When Riku opens the door in the [[Secret Place]] and allows the Heartless to invade, he chooses to accept the darkness and vanish into a portal of darkness. However, [[Sora]] touches the light in Riku's heart, forging and gaining access to the Kingdom Key in the process.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', p. 532; '''Interviewer:''' "Even though Riku was the rightful owner of the Keyblade, then why did Sora obtain the Keyblade in the beginning?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Even though I would like to keep that obscure, there is a scene in Destiny islands where Riku is being swallowed by darkness, a light appears, and Sora first obtains the Keyblade. With the setting I created, the darkness that surrounds them is Riku's heart's darkness. At that moment, Sora enters the darkness, and the light he sees inside is Riku's heart's light. Sora, who was squirming in the darkness to save Riku, touched the light and temporarily obtained the Keyblade from Riku." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> Riku, as the Kingdom Key's intended wielder, is able to hold it briefly when he meets up with Sora in [[Traverse Town]], but returns it to Sora.
When Riku opens the door in the [[Secret Place]] and allows the Heartless to invade, he chooses to accept the darkness and vanish into a portal of darkness. However, [[Sora]] touches the light in Riku's heart, forging and gaining access to the Kingdom Key in the process. {{fact}}<!--cite to original journal: https://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-showcases-Kingdom-Hearts-HD-2-8-Nomura-interview-released-8108--> Riku, as the Kingdom Key's intended wielder, is able to hold it briefly when he meets up with Sora in [[Traverse Town]], but returns it to Sora.


When Sora arrives in [[Hollow Bastion]] to rescue [[Kairi]], Riku reveals to Sora that Sora’s Keyblade is meant to be his own and summons it to his hand, where (if any other Keychain has been equipped) it reverts back to the Kingdom Key. However, when Sora later confronts Riku again, the strength of his heart allows him to make the Keyblade his own.
When Sora arrives in [[Hollow Bastion]] to rescue [[Kairi]], Riku reveals to Sora that Sora's Keyblade is meant to be his own and summons it to his hand, where it reverts back to the Kingdom Key. However, when Sora later confronts Riku again, the strength of his heart allows him to make the Keyblade his own.


===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
Due to the rules of [[Castle Oblivion]], Sora cannot switch Keychains in Castle Oblivion, only using the Kingdom Key. However, he is able to use Attack Cards to channel the abilities of his past Keychains, as well as a few Keychains from his future and a few used by Roxas.
Due to the castle's rules, Sora cannot switch Keychains while in [[Castle Oblivion]] and is stuck with using the Kingdom Key, although he is able to channel the abilities of his past Keychains by using Attack Cards.


When Zexion disguises himself as Sora, he wields a fake Kingdom Key.
When Zexion disguises himself as Sora, he wields a fake Kingdom Key.


===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
Roxas and Xion wield the Kingdom Key as members of [[Organization XIII]], and when he loans his Keyblade to her [[Mission 31: Eliminate the Bully Dog|briefly]] in [[Beast's Castle]], she uses this form exclusively.
Roxas and Xion wield the Kingdom Key as members of [[Organization XIII]], and when he loans his Keyblade to her, she uses this form exclusively.


When Roxas first uses [[Synch Blade]], he summons two Kingdom Keys, then transforms them into the [[Oathkeeper and Oblivion]].
When Roxas first uses [[Synch Blade]], he summons two Kingdom Keys, then transforms them into the [[Oathkeeper and Oblivion]].
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When Roxas is attacked by a lone [[Dusk]] outside the [[Old Mansion]], he attempts to use his [[Struggle Bat]] to ward it off, but it fails to touch the monster. At that moment, however, the Kingdom Key replaces the Struggle Bat in a haze of data, and Roxas is able to defeat the Dusk. The Kingdom Key continues to materialize whenever Roxas needs to fight off [[Nobodies]], until he is attacked by [[Axel]] within the Old Mansion's Basement Corridor. There, Roxas instead summons the Oathkeeper and Oblivion, but after defeating Axel and proceeding to the chamber in which Sora slumbers, he uses the Kingdom Key one final time in an attempt to strike down [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]].
When Roxas is attacked by a lone [[Dusk]] outside the [[Old Mansion]], he attempts to use his [[Struggle Bat]] to ward it off, but it fails to touch the monster. At that moment, however, the Kingdom Key replaces the Struggle Bat in a haze of data, and Roxas is able to defeat the Dusk. The Kingdom Key continues to materialize whenever Roxas needs to fight off [[Nobodies]], until he is attacked by [[Axel]] within the Old Mansion's Basement Corridor. There, Roxas instead summons the Oathkeeper and Oblivion, but after defeating Axel and proceeding to the chamber in which Sora slumbers, he uses the Kingdom Key one final time in an attempt to strike down [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]].


Sora continues to use his Kingdom Key throughout his adventure.
Sora continues to wield his Kingdom Key throughout his adventure.


===''Kingdom Hearts coded''===
===''Kingdom Hearts coded''===
[[Data-Sora]] gains a data-version of the Kingdom Key in his Dive to the Heart.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 1|Episode 1}} It is destroyed by [[Maleficent]] at [[Agrabah]]{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 5|Episode 5}}, but he gains a new Keyblade at Hollow Bastion.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 6|Episode 6}} According to King Mickey, this Keyblade is closely connected to the power of the heart.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''''', '''Mickey Mouse''': "The Keyblade's power comes from the wielder's strength of heart. Once, an old friend said to me, 'A heart is so much more than any system.' The Keyblade we gave you before was one we created—it was nothing but data. To tell ya the truth, I never expected it to have the same kinda power as the real Keyblade. That weapon was just a replica; it didn't have any substance. That's why Maleficent could destroy it so easily. But, during your journey, you really made a connection with all of us. You've become more than the system, Sora. The power you found inside of you isn't like anybody else's. And when you accessed that power, that's what brought your Keyblade back."</ref>
Data-Sora gains a data-version of the Kingdom Key in his Dive to the Heart.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 1|Episode 1}} It is destroyed by Maleficent at Agrabah{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 5|Episode 5}}, but he gains a new Keyblade at Hollow Bastion.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded/Episode 6|Episode 6}} According to King Mickey, this Keyblade is closely connected to the power of the Heart.<ref>Hollow Bastion, first visit; King Mickey: "The Keyblade takes its power from the wielder's strength of heart. I gave you the Keyblade as data, and never expected it to match the real Keyblade's power. But during your journey, you made a connection...with us. You've risen above the system, Sora, and gained power unlike anybody else's. And THAT's what brought your Keyblade back."</ref>{{?}}<!--use correct format-->


===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
Sora uses the Kingdom Key throughout his [[Mark of Mastery exam]], first using it to subdue Ursula. When Sora is corrupted by the [[Armored Ventus Nightmare]], it wields a blackened Kingdom Key in a reverse grip, similar to [[Ventus]]. When Riku defeats the Nightmare, the Kingdom Key reverts to its original colors and Riku uses it to lock Sora's heart, then to open a portal back to the outside world.
Sora wields the Kingdom Key throughout his Mark of Mastery, first using it to subdue Ursula. When Sora is corrupted by the [[Armored Ventus Nightmare]], it wields a blackened Kingdom Key in a reverse grip, similar to [[Ventus]]. When Riku defeats the Nightmare, the Kingdom Key reverts to its original colors and Riku uses it to lock Sora's heart, then to open a portal back to the outside world.


===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage''===
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
Sora continues to use the Kingdom Key as his main weapon. A [[replica Kingdom Key]] is also used by Xion and her [[Replica Xehanort]] counterpart.
Sora continues to use the Kingdom Key as his main weapon. The Kingdom Key is also used by Xion.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''===
When Kairi faces off against a phantom of Master Xehanort, he incapacitates her and nearly finishes her off before Sora takes over her body, summoning the Kingdom Key to parry Xehanort's [[No Name]].


==Design==
==Design==
The Kingdom Key is depicted as a classic {{w|skeleton key}} approximately 3.5' long, with a long silver Keychain extending from the hilt, and a {{w|Hidden Mickey}} token on the end of the Keychain. In ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the token is formed from three spheres, while in other games the token is flat and seemingly cut from sheet metal. The blade and teeth of the Keyblade are silver, the rain-guard is blue, and the guard is bright gold. The teeth of the Keyblade form the outline of a crown which matches the crown charm Sora wears.
The Kingdom Key is depicted as a classic {{w|skeleton key}} approximately 3.5' long, with a long silver Keychain extending from the hilt, and a {{w|Hidden Mickey}} token on the end of the Keychain. In ''Kingdom Hearts'', the token is formed from three spheres, while in other games the token is flat and seemingly cut from sheet metal. The blade and teeth of the Keyblade are silver, the rainguard is blue, and the guard is bright gold. The teeth of the Keyblade form the outline of a crown which matches the crown charm Sora wears.


The Kingdom Key's name is reminiscent of the "{{w|Keys of the kingdom}}".  
==Gameplay==
Gameplay with the Kingdom Key varies, as its combo is normally influenced by the amount of [[Combo Boost]]s and other Combo influencing abilities the player has equipped. The weapon's base combo in nearly every game is a basic three hit attack: A downward swing, a forward thrust, and a turning sweep slash, while its aerial combo is a downward, then upward slash, finished with a mid-air spinning slash.


==Gameplay==
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', Roxas, Xion, and Sora have the opportunity to wield this weapon: Roxas and Xion, with no gears or the Zero gear equipped, and Sora, with any gear save for the Zero and Pandora gears.  
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', Roxas, Xion, and Sora have the opportunity to wield this weapon: Roxas and Xion, with no gears or the Zero gear equipped, and Sora, with any gear save for the Zero and Pandora gears.  


For Roxas and Xion, the gearless Kingdom Key's ground and air combos are the basic three-strike combo, while the Kingdom Key+'s combos are slightly different. The ground combo begins with a downward slash, followed by an upward swing with the capability of knocking the enemy in the air. From here, a {{button|dsy}}-Combo is prompted, which, when executed, has the user perform a jump accompanied by a downward slash. Pressing {{button|dsy}} again has them finish with a sliding swing of the Keyblade. If continued normally, combo concludes with a basic turning slash. The air combo consists of two hits: a basic downward slash, and a spinning slash for the finisher.
Roxas and Xion have identical combos with both no gears and Zero gear. Their combo without any gears is the basic three hit combo, while his Zero gear combo is slightly different. It begins with a downward slash, followed by an upward swing with the capability of knocking the enemy in the air. From here, a {{button|dsy}}-Combo is prompted, in which Roxas or Xion will perform a jump accompanied by a downward slash if executed. With another hit of the {{button|dsy}} button, Roxas or Xion's {{button|dsy}}-Combo concludes with a sliding swing of the Keyblade. If continued normally, combo concludes with a basic turning slash. The aerial combo for Roxas's Zero Gear is noticeably shorter, with only two hits. It begins with a basic downward slash and finishes with a spinning slash.
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|a31flin=◯
|a31crit=◯
|a31count=◯
}}
|{{358Atk
|char=Roxas
|air=*
|a10=A
|a11pow=0.75
|a12a=*
|a20=I
|a21pow=0.75
|a22a=*
|a30=U
|a31pow=1.5
|a31flin=◯
|a31crit=◯
|a31count=◯
}}
}}
 
;Kingdom Key+ (Roxas/Xion)
{{358Atk/o
|{{358Atk
|char=Roxas
|a10=a
|a11pow=0.75
|a12a=*
|a20=ka
|a21pow=0.75
|a21flin=◯
|a21y=I
|a22a=*
|y22pow=0.75
|y22flin=◯
|a30=u
|y30y=*
|a31pow=1.5
|a31flin=◯
|a31crit=◯
|a31count=◯
|y31=ko
|y32pow=1.56
|y32flin=◯
|y32crit=◯
}}
|{{358Atk
|char=Roxas
|air=*
|a10=I
|a11pow=0.75
|a12a=*
|a20=U
|a21pow=1.5
|a21flin=◯
|a21crit=◯
|a21count=◯
}}
}}


Sora's Kingdom Key combos are identical, regardless of Gears, being the basic three-hit combo with no {{button|dsy}}-Combos prompted. His swing speed, however, is noticeably faster than Roxas's.
Sora's combos with the Kingdom Key, meanwhile, never change no matter what gear is equipped. It will always be the same, default, three-hit combo: a sideways swing, a forward thrust, and a turning slash. No {{button|dsy}}-Combo opportunities are ever prompted. His swing speed, however, is noticeably faster than Roxas's.
;Kingdom Key (Sora)
{{358Atk/o
|{{358Atk
|char=Sora
|a10=a
|a11pow=0.75
|a12a=*
|a20=i
|a21pow=0.88
|a22a=*
|a30=u
|a31pow=1.5
|a31flin=◯
|a31crit=◯
|a31count=◯
}}
|{{358Atk
|char=Sora
|air=*
|a10=A
|a11pow=0.75
|a12a=*
|a20=I
|a21pow=0.75
|a22a=*
|a30=U
|a31pow=1.5
|a31flin=◯
|a31crit=◯
|a31count=◯
}}
}}
===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind]]'', when joining the player as an ally, Sora wields the Kingdom Key regardless of what Keychain the player has equipped.


==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
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===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
In the opening video for ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', the Kingdom Key is briefly shown after Terra and Aqua, surrounded by many other Keyblades, are seen falling towards Ventus's Dive to the Heart station. The Kingdom Key and the Soul Eater land blade first into the station, shattering it into glass-like pieces and revealing Ventus amongst them.
In the opening video for ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', the Kingdom Key is briefly shown after Terra and Aqua, surrounded by many other Keyblades, are seen falling towards Ventus's Dive to the Heart station. The Kingdom Key and the Soul Eater land blade first into the station, shattering it into glass like pieces and revealing Ventus amongst them.


The logo sequence for the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] also depicts the Kingdom Key being thrust into the background, summoning the text.
The logo sequence for the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] also depicts the Kingdom Key being thrust into the background, summoning the text.
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===''Disney Infinity 3.0''===
===''Disney Infinity 3.0''===
The Kingdom Key is the game's "ultimate unlock," and can be used if the player owns every available figurine in ''{{w|Disney Infinity 3.0}}''.
The Kingdom Key is the game's "ultimate unlock," and can be used if the player owns every available figurine for the game.


===''World of Final Fantasy''===
===''World of Final Fantasy''===
The Kingdom Key is wielded by Sora in ''{{ff|World of Final Fantasy}}''.''<ref>[http://gematsu.com/2016/10/world-final-fantasy-add-sora-kingdom-hearts-via-free-dlc-winter '''''Gematsu:''''' ''World of Final Fantasy to add Sora from Kingdom Hearts via free DLC this winter'']</ref>
The Kingdom Key is wielded by Sora.''<ref>[http://gematsu.com/2016/10/world-final-fantasy-add-sora-kingdom-hearts-via-free-dlc-winter '''''Gematsu:''''' ''World of Final Fantasy to add Sora from Kingdom Hearts via free DLC this winter'']</ref>
 
===''The Simpsons Game''===
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The Kingdom Key can be seen in the "Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game" level, where a statue of {{w|Santa's Little Helper}} holds it in his mouth.<ref>http://www.flickriver.com/photos/jameswong/1974104406/</ref>{{?}}<!--use correct format-->


===''Final Fantasy Record Keeper''===
===''Final Fantasy Record Keeper''===
The Kingdom Key appears as a 5★ Keyblade in ''{{ff|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}''. It can be acquired from the ''Key to Another World'' Event Dungeon as well as a Login Reward during the ''Kingdom Hearts'' collaboration event.
The Kingdom Key appears as a 5★ Keyblade. It can be acquired from the ''Key to Another World'' Event Dungeon as well as a Login Reward during the ''Kingdom Hearts'' collaboration event.
 
===''Face My Fears''===
The [[:File:Face My Fears Art.png|EP cover art]] for "''[[Face My Fears]]''" depicts Utada Hikaru wielding the Kingdom Key in their left hand.


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Face My Fear''===
The Kingdom Key is wielded by Sora in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
The [[:File:Face My Fears Art.png|EP cover art for "''Face My Fears''"]] depicts Utada Hikaru wielding the Kingdom Key in her left hand.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Kingdom Key (Art 1).png|Concept art of the Kingdom Key.
Kingdom Key (Art 2).png|Concept art of the Kingdom Key.
Kingdom Key (Armored Ventus Nightmare) KH3D.png|The black version of the Kingdom Key wielded by the Armored Ventus Nightmare.
Kingdom Key (Armored Ventus Nightmare) KH3D.png|The black version of the Kingdom Key wielded by the Armored Ventus Nightmare.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist|1}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Kingdom Key D]]
*[[Kingdom Key D]]
*[[Star Cluster]]
*[[Kingdom Key W]]
*[[Replica Kingdom Key]]
*[[Replica Kingdom Key]]
*[[Zero/One]]
*[[Zero/One]]
*[[χ-blade]]
*[[χ-blade]]
*[[Dawn Till Dusk]]
*[[Knight's Shield]]
*[[Knight's Shield]]
*[[Mage's Staff]]
*[[Mage's Staff]]

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