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'''Radiant Garden''', also known as '''The Radiant Garden''', is an explorable world in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. It is also featured in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory]]'', although only in cutscenes. Radiant Garden is the home world of many ''Final Fantasy'' characters within the series, as well as the original home world of [[Kairi]], [[Ansem the Wise]], and many of the members of [[Organization XIII]]'s human forms.

A ruined incarnation of this world appears in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'' under the name "[[Hollow Bastion]]", consisting primarily of the castle that lies in the center of the world, with the areas outside mostly destroyed. Even after its restoration, it continues to go by this name until the final visit in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.

In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Radiant Garden plays a similar role to [[Traverse Town]] from ''Kingdom Hearts'', as a sort of "home base" for [[Sora]] before his return to the [[Destiny Islands]].

Leon, Yuffie, Aerith, Cloud, Tifa, and Cid were originally set to appear in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' but were removed from the game because, according to Nomura, there were too many plot lines already, and it would have gotten confusing.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer''': "Zack appears at the Coliseum, but was there a reason why he is the only ''Final Fantasy'' character this time around?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "We wanted to have Cid and the gang in Radiant Garden, but that would have made the story go too far off track. The main story of ''Birth by Sleep'' is complicated enough as it is, so instead of making a lot of side roads, we concentrated on the main story. Which resulted in having no other ''Final Fantasy'' character but Zack make an appearance." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/Full-Nomura-Interview-20-KH-Mysteries-Solved-1366 Translation via Lissar].</ref>

 

Pre-release screenshots and trailers for ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' showed Terra conversing with and carrying Ventus in The Great Maw.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDO0aeSbx5c '''''KINGDOM HEARTS Birth By Sleep Jump Festa 2008 Trailer''''']</ref> However, this area wasn't included in the final game and the scene was moved to the [[Land of Departure]].

===''Kingdom Hearts II''===

====Radiant Garden====

[[Sora]] first arrives in the Radiant Garden (still known as [[Hollow Bastion]] at the time) at the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Marketplace}}'''|商店街|Shōten Machi|lit. "Shopping District"}}, which houses the world's [[Moogle Shop]], as well as [[Scrooge McDuck]] and the accessory, weapon, and items shops of his nephews [[Huey, Dewey, and Louie]]. Down the stairs past the item shop is the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Borough}}'''|住宅街|Jūtakugai|lit. "Residential Area"}}, a residential area where {{nihongo|'''{{a|Merlin's House}}'''|マーリンの家|Mārin no Ie}} is located. It's also the [[Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee]]'s base of operations, as well as where the [[100 Acre Wood]] book is located.

[[File:Marketplace (Art).png|thumb|left|225px|Artwork of the Marketplace.]]

Continuing on leads to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Bailey}}'''|城壁広場|Jōheki Hiroba|lit. "Castle Walls Square"}} which has a great view of the varies valleys outside of the town. Far off in the distance, the Villain's Vale can be seen. From here the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Restoration Site}}'''|建設中通路|Kensetsu-chū Tsūro}} can be accessed. The area contain some equipment used to restore the town and the castle, and is changed after the first visit to Space Paranoids, by the brick walls to the left being shattered, now offering a slightly quicker path through the area.

Passing through the Restoration Site leads to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Postern}}'''|城通用口|Shiro Tsūyō Kuchi}}, the site of a save point and the base entrance to the castle itself. Going inside, the party must navigate the twisting and maze-like {{nihongo|'''{{a|Corridors}}'''|廊下|Rōka}} before reaching the end at {{nihongo|'''{{a|Ansem's Study}}'''|アンセムの研究室|Ansemu no Kenkyūshitsu|lit. "Ansem's Laboratory"}}. The room contains a desk, several bookshelves, broken containers formerly filled with [[heart]]s, as well as a portrait of [[Terra-Xehanort]]. A secret passage can be found here that leads to Ansem the Wise's computer room. Ansem's Computer contains a complex data system and an elaborate network copied from ENCOM, which was updated and modified for research purposes. From here the party can transport inside the computer and access the [[Space Paranoids]] world. On the other side of the computer room is a small balcony overlooking the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Heartless Manufactory}}'''|ハートレス製造施設}}, which can also be accessed by use of the elevator found there. Below the Manufactory area is an inaccessible {{nihongo|'''{{a|Underground Facility}}'''|地下施設}}, only seen in cutscenes. The area contains a long downward spiral staircase with a long hallway at the end, with several prison cells on each side of the corridor. At the end lies the entrance to the [[Chamber of Repose]].

 

After the events of the first visit to Space Paranoids, the layout of the Bailey is altered; the outer wall of the town are broken down, and the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Castle Gate}}'''|城門前|Jōmon Mae|lit. "Gate Before the Castle"}} can now be accessed from here. From the Castle Gate, Sora can reach the long and winding {{nihongo|'''{{a|Ravine Trail}}'''|谷間の道|Tanima no Michi}} that eventually leads to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Crystal Fissure}}'''|結晶の狭間|Kesshō no Hazama|lit. "Crystal Interstice"}}, a small cave-like area with glowing crystals. From here {{nihongo|'''{{a|The Great Maw}}'''|大渓谷|Dai Keikoku|lit. "Great Valley"}} is accessed, a large open area where the climax of the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless]] takes place. The next and last location down this route is {{nihongo|'''{{a|The Dark Depths}}'''|闇の淵|Yami no Fuchi}}, where Sora and his friends encounter [[Xemnas]], [[Axel]], [[Saïx]], and [[Maleficent]].

 

The Dark Depths is the closest Sora can come to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Villain's Vale}}'''|ヴィラン砦|Viran Toride|lit. "Villain's Fort"}}, which contains five ramshackle set of towers arranged in a castle configuration, with pipes twirling around them, rising from a pile of ruined masonry and machinery. A big Heartless emblem can be seen atop of the tower in the middle. Villain's Vale contains a room inside, also known as {{nihongo|'''Villain's Vale'''|ヴィラン砦の一室|Viran Toride no Isshitsu|lit. "Chamber of the Villain's Fort"}}, which acts as a base of operations for Maleficent and Pete.  

!Area Map of Radiant Garden in ''Kingdom Hearts II''

[[File:Minimap (Radiant Garden) KHII.png|500px]]

As the Battle of the 1000 Heartless attack begins, a hole in the castle wall at the Postern appears, revealing the entrance to the ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' exclusive {{nihongo|'''{{a|Cavern of Remembrance}}'''|追憶の洞|Tsuioku no Hora}}. Climbing down the hole leads to the cave's first area called the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Depths}}'''|最深部|Saishinbu}}. The area appears at first to be a small cave with a stream of water pouring down a high ledge, next to a [[Drive Orb]] crystal, however, past the ledge is a short tunnel leading to an immense, beautiful crystalline cave, containing many ledges, stalactites, and stalagmites which can be ascended to reach an ornate door, as well as a healthy population of powerful Heartless.

 

Through the door lies the lowest part of the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Mineshaft}}'''|坑道|Kōdō}}, a purple, deep, and winding pit cave which is crisscrossed with pipes across multiple "floors". Each floor contains openings in the pipes that require specialized, maximum leveled [[Abilities (KHII)#Growth abilities|Growth Abilities]] to traverse, as well as the appropriate [[Drive Form]] for each obstacle; the first two are also guarded by event battles with several waves of Heartless. Crossing the first chasm with [[Quick Run]] brings Sora to another ornate door, as well as a passage leading to an upper cubby of the Depths, where he can dislodge a stalactite in order to create a shortcut.

 

[[File:Garden of Assemblage KHIIFM.png|thumb|right|225px|The Garden of Assemblage.]]

Both the door and the cubby lead to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Mining Area}}'''|採鉱部|Saikōbu}}, a complex area of pistons, vents, and engines that is initially inert. By activating the engines lying at the very bottom of the chamber, Sora awakens the powerful machinery that he must navigate to reach the next room. Passing through the door leads to the second floor of the Mineshaft, which is much greener and has several pipes that must be bypassed with [[Aerial Dodge]] in order to reach the next door. Through this door is the busy {{nihongo|'''{{a|Engine Chamber}}'''|機関部|Kikanbu}}, filled with conveyor belts, pistons, scalding jets of steam bursting from pipes, and more powerful Heartless, as well as several hidden balconies. At the end of this is another door leading to the final section of the Mineshaft, with a final pipe obstacle which must be threaded using [[Glide]].

Exiting the cavern through this door brings Sora to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Transport to Remembrance}}'''|追憶への誘い|Tsuioku e no Izunai|lit. "Invitation to Remembrance"}}, a long balcony hallway built in the same style as [[Castle Oblivion]], with Radiant Garden's characteristic inverted waterfalls against the open sides of the path. The hall is bursting with powerful Nobodies, and Sora's initial traversal of it requires him to conquer three separate event battles, each with multiple waves of Nobodies.

 

The final door leads out of the subterranean caves to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Garden of Assemblage}}'''|集積の庭園|Shūseki no Teien}}, an ornate mall in the style of the [[Castle That Never Was]] surrounded by a circular wall, which is itself ringed by more of the inverted waterfalls. At the center of this mall lies a computer, which can be used to bring out the [[Organization XIII's Replica Data]] for Sora to combat. Behind the computer is a secret passageway, veiled by an illusion, leading back to the Restoration Site.

!Area Map of Cavern of Remembrance in ''Kingdom Hearts II''

[[File:Minimap (Cavern of Remembrance) KHII.png|500px]]

[[File:Radiant Garden (Art).png|thumb|left|225px|Artwork of Radiant Garden.]]

In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Radiant Garden is shown in its original glory, before it got turned into Hollow Bastion. The world's castle is shown to originally have a relevantly pastel palette, with the castle sitting on top of a large town filled with trees, grass, and flowers. The walls surrounding the town have several massive fountains, and are generally covered in climbers plants. Outside the walls is an ocean, with several green mountains in the distance.

The {{nihongo|'''{{a|Central Square}}'''|中央広場|Chūō Hiroba}} is a town square located in the middle of the world, filled with beautiful flowers and trees, as well as many homes surrounding the area. Going northwest leads to the massive {{nihongo|'''{{a|Gardens}}'''|庭園|Teien}} area. Ascending the garden and leaving through a gate will lead to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Front Doors}}'''|正面扉口|Shōmen Tobira Kuchi}}, a small circular area with stairs leading to a wide open space outside the castle's gates.

 

[[File:Fountain Court (Art).png|thumb|right|225px|Artwork of the Fountain Court.]]

By heading east from the Central Square, [[Terra]], [[Aqua]], and [[Ven]] will arrive at the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Castle Town}}'''|住宅街|Jūtakugai|lit. "Residential Area"}}, a smaller back street with a Moogle Shop. Also located here is {{nihongo|'''{{a|Merlin's House}}'''|マーリンの家|Mārin no Ie}}, where the [[Hunny Pot Board]] can acquired. Continuing through the tunnel at the end of Castle Town will lead to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Fountain Court}}'''|噴水広場|Funsui Hiroba|lit. "Fountain Square"}}, home to several large fountain layered on top of each other. By climbing the fountains and heading for the exit will take the characters to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Aqueduct}}'''|水路|Suiro}}, Radiant Garden's irrigation system. Running up some stairs and across the outer walls will eventually lead down to the world's {{nihongo|'''{{a|Reactor}}'''|動力炉|Dōryoku-ro|lit. "Power Reactor"}}, where the [[Trinity Armor]] is fought. The Reactor can also be accessed through a broken gate at the Gardens Area.

 

Heading south from the Central Square will lead to a pair of stairs, one on either side, which leads down to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Entryway}}'''|エントランス|Entoransu|lit. "Entrance"}}. A resting area within the wall which also houses a save point. Heading outside is the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Outer Gardens}}'''|城外庭園|Jōgai Teien|lit. "Outer Castle Gardens"}}, a lotus shaped platform surrounded by water with even more flower beds. In the middle of the area is a fountain with a secret door in it, which leads down to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Purification Facility}}'''|浄化施設|Jōka Shisetsu}}, a large platform in an open area situated below the gardens.

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===''Kingdom Hearts III''===

 

In ''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind'', {{nihongo|'''{{a|Merlin's House}}'''|マーリンの家|Mārin no Ie}} becomes playable during the [[Limitcut Episode]], and retains its appearance from ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Though the outside portion resembles its appearance as '''Castle Town''' in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. Inside, by accessing [[Cid]]'s computer, a data version of the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Garden of Assemblage}}'''|集積の庭園|Shūseki no Teien}} can be entered, though it looks relatively different. The digital replica lacks a sky and replaces the waterfalls with dark streams of data, as well as dark pillars seen between them. The passage which used to lead to the Restoration Site is simply replaced with a wall. From the garden the [[Real Organization XIII's Recreated Data]] can be fought. [[Master Xehanort]] and [[Xion]]'s portals are unavailable until the eleven other members have been beaten. The area also contains a save point and a Moogle Shop. All thirteen battles take place at the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Data-Organization XIII Arena}}'''}}, which consists of massively detailed circular platforms, with neon blue and purple lines springing out of the platform. Surrounding the arena are dark and ominous clouds.

 

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Ven, meanwhile appeared in Radiant Garden after Mickey's Star Fragment sent him there, however, he sees Mickey walking towards the castle and follows him to the front doors, but the guards, [[Dilan]] and [[Aeleus]] prevent his entrance. A giant Unversed appears, causing Ven to chase after it. The guards prepare to follow, but are reprimanded by [[Even]], who says that the boy can take care of himself and also senses that Ven has no darkness in his heart, or rather it was taken out. In the town square, Ven defends Scrooge McDuck from the Unversed so the mister offers him three lifetime [[Disney Town Pass|passports]] to Disney Town. Ven thanks him and runs after the Unversed, meeting Merlin along the way.

Later, Lea and Isa attempt to break into the castle, but are thrown out by Dilan and Aeleus. Afterwards Lea buys two sticks of sea-salt ice cream from Scrooge McDuck and shares it with Isa. Kairi is also seen picking flowers and gazing up at the sky above her, while her necklace faintly glows.

 

A year after the battle at the Keyblade Graveyard, Xehanort and the other apprentices overthrow Ansem, banishing him to the [[Realm of Darkness]], and remodel the castle to include mechanical components. The result is a twisted bastion; half beautiful castle, half distorted factory. Shortly after Maleficent invades Radiant Garden with her Heartless. Some residents manage to escape, many of whom end up in [[Traverse Town]]. However, Kairi is sent into the "oceans of the worlds" by Xehanort and ends up in Destiny Islands, partly due to the spell Aqua put on her necklace.

 

During Maleficent's reign in the castle it is probable that she either creates or remodels the castle's keep, which has decorations and models of roses and her thorned plants.

Lea wakes up in the computer room and notices that he has reverted to his original human form. He ventures into Ansem's study, where he finds Dilan, Even, Aeleus, and a now-adult Ienzo. They also take note that Braig and Isa are mysteriously missing, prompting Lea to decide to go and search for them.

While following [[Aqua]]'s trail, [[Mickey Mouse]] and [[Riku]] travel to Radiant Garden and are led by Dilan to the [[Central Square]] where Aqua was last seen in the Realm of Light. Mickey recounts the events of her final moments, and explains that [[Terra]] is under Xehanort's control. He then recounts how both [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] and [[Xemnas]] had each been fulfilling a part of Master Xehanort's plan; though both were thwarted, Young Xehanort had secretly been traveling through time to collect members for a new Organization. They receive a call from Sora, who wonders about how to restore Roxas; Riku mentions the [[replica]]s, promising to ask Ienzo about them. Riku and the King ask Ienzo, but learn the only person who would have in-depth knowledge about this, [[Even]] has vanished from Radiant Garden. The King concludes that he was taken by the Organization to help fill out their ranks.

[[Vexen]] meets with [[Demyx]] the night before the second [[Keyblade War]], asking him to deliver a blank replica for Roxas and [[Ansem the Wise]] to Ienzo. Demyx complies, with Ansem having a heartfelt reunion with a remorseful Ienzo. Together, they prep the replica with Roxas's data, which is soon called the to the Keyblade Graveyard by Roxas's heart. Demyx obtains a replica formerly used by [[Dark Riku]] and delivers it to Ansem the Wise, who uses his data on [[Naminé]] to prep the replica for her heart. Sora and Kairi complete the replica by using the Keyblade's power to extract Naminé's heart, and Riku returns to pick up the newly revived Naminé for a celebration on [[Destiny Islands]].

 

 

 

Radiant Garden appears in the game's opening where [[Kairi's Grandma]] tells Kairi the story of the age of fairy tales and the ancient Keyblade War.

File:Kairi KHIII.png|[[Kairi]]<br>{{KHBbS}}{{RM}}{{KHMoM}}

File:Kairi's Grandma KHBBS.png|[[Kairi's Grandma]]<br>{{KHBbS}}

File:Leon KHIIIRM.png|[[Leon]]<br>{{KHII}}{{RM}}

File:Cid KHIIIRM.png|[[Cid]]<br>{{KHII}}{{RM}}

File:Aerith KHIIIRM.png|[[Aerith]]<br>{{KHII}}{{RM}}

File:Yuffie KHIIIRM.png|[[Yuffie]]<br>{{KHII}}{{RM}}

File:Cloud KHII.png|[[Cloud]]<br>{{KHII}}

File:Scrooge McDuck KHII.png|[[Scrooge McDuck]]<br>{{KHBbS}}{{KHII}}

File:Master Xehanort KHBBS.png|[[Master Xehanort]]<br>{{KHBbS}}

File:Vanitas KHBBS.png|[[Vanitas]]<br>{{KHBbS}}

File:Young Xehanort KH3D.png|[[Young Xehanort]]<br>{{KHc}}

*In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the hidden message behind the painting in Ansem's study reads "TRON DOOR TO DARKNESS". In ''Dream Drop Distance'', however, it instead reads "TORON DOOR TO DARKNESS", using the Japanese romanization of [[Tron]]'s name.