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{{Q|I've become a part of their heart, just as they've become a part of mine. My friends are my power... and I'm theirs!|Ventus to Vanitas before their final battle}} | {{Q|I've become a part of their heart, just as they've become a part of mine. My friends are my power... and I'm theirs!|Ventus to Vanitas before their final battle}} | ||
'''Ventus''', also known as '''Ven''', is one of the main protagonists in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. He was | '''Ventus''', also known as '''Ven''', is one of the main protagonists in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. He was a [[Keyblade wielder]] before [[Sora]] ever became one, and was originally from the age of fairytales. He was transported into the future, with no memories of his original life, and apprenticed to both [[Xehanort]] and [[Eraqus]]. He is the youngest of the trio formed by himself, [[Terra]] and [[Aqua]]. | ||
Ventus's [[heart]] is severely damaged by the creation of his dark counterpart, [[Vanitas]], and then again when the [[χ-blade]] forged from their hearts is destroyed. Both times, | Ventus's [[heart]] is severely damaged by the creation of his dark counterpart, [[Vanitas]], and then again when the [[χ-blade]] forged from their hearts is destroyed. Both times, Sora's heart reaches out to mend Ventus's heart, and by the end of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus's heart has gone to sleep within Sora's so that it can recover until it is fully healed and ready to rejoin his [[body]], which lies comatose but safe within the [[Chamber of Waking]]. | ||
Ventus is | Ventus is later woken from his slumber and returns to training with Terra and Aqua in the Land of Departure, as well as being reunited with his [[Chirithy]]. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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Subsequently, he becomes one of the five members of the Dandelions to be a replacement Union leader. Once the [[Keyblade War]] is over, he then meets the other members at the [[Keyblade Graveyard]].{{storylink|Quest 665: Target: Blitz Spear Pt. 5}} | Subsequently, he becomes one of the five members of the Dandelions to be a replacement Union leader. Once the [[Keyblade War]] is over, he then meets the other members at the [[Keyblade Graveyard]].{{storylink|Quest 665: Target: Blitz Spear Pt. 5}} | ||
=== ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''=== | === ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''=== | ||
Noting [[Ephemer]] and [[Skuld]]'s close friendship, Ventus admits that he is envious of them because he has always been alone | Noting [[Ephemer]] and [[Skuld]]'s close friendship, Ventus admits that he is envious of them because he has always been alone. But was assured by Skuld and Ephemer that they consider him a friend. When the fourth Union leader, [[Brain]], arrives, he asks them if the rules [[Ava]] provided them were absolute, which Skuld confirms, prompting him and Brain to comment that she shares Ava's diligence. When he and Brain voice their discomfort with lying to their comrades about the Keyblade War, Ephemer states that no one else should have to carry the burden of the past, a sentiment Ventus and the others accept.{{storylink|Quest 675: Master Aced}} | ||
After the final Union leader, [[Lauriam]], arrives, the Union leaders go to [[Daybreak Town]] and enter the Foretellers' Chamber. When Skuld proposes that they begin choosing which Union each of them will lead, Ephemer recommends that they maintain the Union χ in order to prevent the conflicts of the past world, with the others agreeing to reconstitute the old system later as the rules stated. Brain suggests that, while the Dandelions are reliving the events of the past, they collect the necessary ingredients to create new [[Dream Eaters|Spirits]] and have Ventus, Ephemer, and Skuld collect them while he and Lauriam stay behind to make the necessary preparations.{{storylink|Quest 735: The Shiny Hammer Pt. 5}} | After the final Union leader, [[Lauriam]], arrives, the Union leaders go to [[Daybreak Town]] and enter the Foretellers' Chamber. When Skuld proposes that they begin choosing which Union each of them will lead, Ephemer recommends that they maintain the Union χ in order to prevent the conflicts of the past world, with the others agreeing to reconstitute the old system later as the rules stated. Brain suggests that, while the Dandelions are reliving the events of the past, they collect the necessary ingredients to create new [[Dream Eaters|Spirits]] and have Ventus, Ephemer, and Skuld collect them while he and Lauriam stay behind to make the necessary preparations.{{storylink|Quest 735: The Shiny Hammer Pt. 5}} | ||
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When the time comes to discuss the matter of the Shift Pride, Ventus was called to a meeting between the Union Leaders. But sees that Lauriam is not here, with Brain explaining that, whatever the agenda is, Lauriam sided with Ephemer. Proceeding, the group discusses the nature of the Shift Pride. Having not initially understood what the Shift Pride was, Ventus rejects the notion, not wanting wielders to fight one another again, to which Skuld concurs. Brain affirms that it is a law, and thus they should follow through with it, also believing that a little competition would be fun for everyone. When Ephemer admits that he wants to follow the rules, voting in favor of the Shift Pride it shocks him. Ephemer then explains that he intends on having wielders compete against the data versions of their comrades to avoid a clashing of hearts, admitting that Lauriam gave him the idea. They wonder who Lauriam could be looking for, but Brain's suggests, they wait for him to come to them rather than pry.{{storylink|Quest 846: More Heartless in Daybreak Town Pt. 1}} | When the time comes to discuss the matter of the Shift Pride, Ventus was called to a meeting between the Union Leaders. But sees that Lauriam is not here, with Brain explaining that, whatever the agenda is, Lauriam sided with Ephemer. Proceeding, the group discusses the nature of the Shift Pride. Having not initially understood what the Shift Pride was, Ventus rejects the notion, not wanting wielders to fight one another again, to which Skuld concurs. Brain affirms that it is a law, and thus they should follow through with it, also believing that a little competition would be fun for everyone. When Ephemer admits that he wants to follow the rules, voting in favor of the Shift Pride it shocks him. Ephemer then explains that he intends on having wielders compete against the data versions of their comrades to avoid a clashing of hearts, admitting that Lauriam gave him the idea. They wonder who Lauriam could be looking for, but Brain's suggests, they wait for him to come to them rather than pry.{{storylink|Quest 846: More Heartless in Daybreak Town Pt. 1}} | ||
Upon Lauriam's arrival, Ventus discovers that his comrade was looking for his sister, [[Strelitzia]] | Upon Lauriam's arrival, Ventus discovers that his comrade was looking for his sister, [[Strelitzia]] asking Skuld what she knew about her and that she had been looking for someone. Although Skuld doesn't offer much insight, Lauriam accepts this and worries that Strelitzia may have ended up fighting in the Keyblade War after all. However, Brain notes that the entire situation seems odd, and after reviewing the information Ventus is surprised that Ephemer knew someone who fits the description his friend Player.{{storylink|Quest 851: More Heartless in Daybreak Town Pt. 6}} | ||
Left with Brain and Skuld, Ventus periodically looks at Brain as he reads from the copy of the [[Book of Prophecies]]. When Brain notices, asking him what's wrong, he notes on his comrade's curiosity with reading it and asks if he'd been researching something. He hears Brain's goal, that at the present, they are still following a destructive destiny, believing that overwriting the Keyblade War changed nothing, so he would become the virus to overwrite that destiny.{{storylink|Quest 860: Daybreak Fun with Ephemer Pt. 5}} | Left with Brain and Skuld, Ventus periodically looks at Brain as he reads from the copy of the [[Book of Prophecies]]. When Brain notices, asking him what's wrong, he notes on his comrade's curiosity with reading it and asks if he'd been researching something. He hears Brain's goal, that at the present, they are still following a destructive destiny, believing that overwriting the Keyblade War changed nothing, so he would become the virus to overwrite that destiny.{{storylink|Quest 860: Daybreak Fun with Ephemer Pt. 5}} | ||
Alone, Ventus asks for Skuld's opinion on what Brain said, with her suggesting that Brain knows what he's doing, but questioned why the Dandelions avoided the Keyblade War if they were destined for ruin anyway. He then suggests that they talk to Ephemer about this, but just then, a glitch triggers a projection of Ava and the [[Master of Masters]], where they discuss which Union Leader meant to inherit the copy of the Book of Prophecies. Seeing this, Ventus immediately asks where Brain is, leaving to get him from the Control Room.{{storylink|Quest 861: Trouble at the Tower? Pt. 1}} | Alone, Ventus asks for Skuld's opinion on what Brain said, with her suggesting that Brain knows what he's doing, but questioned why the Dandelions avoided the Keyblade War if they were destined for ruin anyway. He then suggests that they talk to Ephemer about this, but just then, a glitch triggers a projection of Ava and the [[Master of Masters]], where they discuss which Union Leader meant to inherit the copy of the Book of Prophecies. Seeing this, Ventus immediately asks where Brain is, leaving to get him from the Control Room.{{storylink|Quest 861: Trouble at the Tower? Pt. 1}} | ||
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Later, Ventus and Skuld go to Daybreak Town and marvel how it snowed in the data world until they were found by Brain's Chirithy. {{storylink|Quest 920: Chocolate Monster Madness}} Being called to a meeting by [[Brain]] and Ephemer. They were asked who told them they were Union leaders and where he remembers it was Master Ava and did so near the clock tower. Aware that something wasn't right he saw that Brain has the Book of Prophecies, which was meant to go to [[Strelitzia]]; explaining Master Ava's actions and inside the book is a memo of the five chosen to be the next Union leaders. Ventus was informed of the names on the memo are Brain, Ephemer, Skuld, Lauriam and Strelitzia; but not his, much to his own shock. {{storylink|Quest 925: To the Kart Bakery Pt. 2}} | Later, Ventus and Skuld go to Daybreak Town and marvel how it snowed in the data world until they were found by Brain's Chirithy. {{storylink|Quest 920: Chocolate Monster Madness}} Being called to a meeting by [[Brain]] and Ephemer. They were asked who told them they were Union leaders and where he remembers it was Master Ava and did so near the clock tower. Aware that something wasn't right he saw that Brain has the Book of Prophecies, which was meant to go to [[Strelitzia]]; explaining Master Ava's actions and inside the book is a memo of the five chosen to be the next Union leaders. Ventus was informed of the names on the memo are Brain, Ephemer, Skuld, Lauriam and Strelitzia; but not his, much to his own shock. {{storylink|Quest 925: To the Kart Bakery Pt. 2}} | ||
Ventus was disappointed that he wasn't chosen to be a Union leader despite everyone believing his innocence. Further understanding that someone or something threw a problem into Ava's plans the others believed that Darkness posed as her, killed Strelitzia and gave Ventus her book. Then he was pushed by Brain to remember his encounter with Master Ava, clarifying that they met at a dim light house, left together and talked on their way near the clock tower but couldn't remember | Ventus was disappointed that he wasn't chosen to be a Union leader despite everyone believing his innocence. Further understanding that someone or something threw a problem into Ava's plans the others believed that Darkness posed as her, killed Strelitzia and gave Ventus her book. Then he was pushed by Brain to remember his encounter with Master Ava, clarifying that they met at a dim light house, left together and talked on their way near the clock tower but couldn't remember nothing else. However, Ventus grabs his head in pain where he vaguely sees Strelitzia dying horrified that he may have done something to her, but was comforted by Brain as they plan to tell Lauriam about his sister's intended role back at the clock tower.{{storylink|Quest 935: Heartless in the Hideout Pt. 3}} | ||
The constant strain of remembering what happened to Strelitzia puts Ventus to sleep in his room. Through his dreams, he finally remembered what happened to her. Under the presence of Darkness posing as Master Ava, he was possessed by the dark influence but only took her rulebook while the Darkness killed her and left the house. Waking up afterwards, Ventus starts to cry, feeling guilt-ridden about what happened.{{storylink|Quest 960: To the Race Track! Pt. 5}} | The constant strain of remembering what happened to Strelitzia puts Ventus to sleep in his room. Through his dreams, he finally remembered what happened to her. Under the presence of Darkness posing as Master Ava, he was possessed by the dark influence but only took her rulebook while the Darkness killed her and left the house. Waking up afterwards, Ventus starts to cry, feeling guilt-ridden about what happened.{{storylink|Quest 960: To the Race Track! Pt. 5}} | ||
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The fight against Darkness leaves Ventus unconscious and being watched over by a remorseful Lauriam. He is carried by Lauriam to the basement below and during the discussion amongst the union leaders. They are worried about the state of the real world but not wanting to leave the remaining Dandelions behind. For his safety Ventus leaves with [[Elrena]], Brain and Lauriam for the real world using [[Lifeboat]]s while Ephemer, Skuld and Player remain behind.{{storylink|Quest 978: What Comes After}} | The fight against Darkness leaves Ventus unconscious and being watched over by a remorseful Lauriam. He is carried by Lauriam to the basement below and during the discussion amongst the union leaders. They are worried about the state of the real world but not wanting to leave the remaining Dandelions behind. For his safety Ventus leaves with [[Elrena]], Brain and Lauriam for the real world using [[Lifeboat]]s while Ephemer, Skuld and Player remain behind.{{storylink|Quest 978: What Comes After}} | ||
Ventus and the other Union leaders arrive to the real Daybreak Town to find it on the verge of destruction. They decided to travel into the future, leaving [[Brain]] behind to wait for the others. Ventus ends up separated from his friends and unconscious on the Keyblade Graveyard, where he is found by | Ventus and the other Union leaders arrive to the real Daybreak Town to find it on the verge of destruction. They decided to travel into the future, leaving [[Brain]] behind to wait for the others. Ventus ends up separated from his friends and unconscious on the Keyblade Graveyard, where he is found by Xehanort.{{storylink|Quest 979: The Final Battle}} | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''=== | ||
[[File:Flashback Vanitas's Making 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|left|Master Xehanort extracts the darkness in Ventus's heart and creates Vanitas.]] | [[File:Flashback Vanitas's Making 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|left|Master Xehanort extracts the darkness in Ventus's heart and creates Vanitas.]] | ||
Ventus served as Xehanort | After Ventus's jump through time he was found by Xehanort via the Magic Mirror, Ventus served as an apprentice to Master Xehanort, as part of the elderly Keyblade Master's plans to forge the legendary χ-blade. However, Ventus proved to be a poor candidate, and when he refused to use his [[darkness]] to fight several [[Neoshadow]] [[Heartless]] in the Keyblade Graveyard, Master Xehanort finally lost patience with him and used his own Keyblade to unlock and extract the darkness from Ventus's heart, using it to form a being of pure darkness who was then named "Vanitas" by Master Xehanort. | ||
Unfortunately, the process left Ventus in a comatose state, with his broken heart of pure light slowly fading out. Xehanort then took Ventus to the [[Destiny Islands]] to allow him to live out his last days peacefully. Ventus was sent to the [[Dive to the Heart]], where he came in contact with the heart of a newborn Sora. After a brief discussion, Ventus's heart connected with Sora's, halting its deterioration and allowing Ventus to stay alive until he someday becomes strong enough to repair the damage by himself. Ventus then summoned a Keyblade and shot a ray of light into the sky above, much to Xehanort's surprise. Xehanort decided that Ventus could still be of use in his master plan, but with Ventus still too weak in comparison to Vanitas, the two boys could not be trained under him since Vanitas had a naturally strong impulse to destroy Ventus. | Unfortunately, the process left Ventus in a comatose state, with his broken heart of pure light slowly fading out. Xehanort then took Ventus to the [[Destiny Islands]] to allow him to live out his last days peacefully. Ventus was sent to the [[Dive to the Heart]], where he came in contact with the heart of a newborn Sora. After a brief discussion, Ventus's heart connected with Sora's, halting its deterioration and allowing Ventus to stay alive until he someday becomes strong enough to repair the damage by himself. Ventus then summoned a Keyblade and shot a ray of light into the sky above, much to Xehanort's surprise. Xehanort decided that Ventus could still be of use in his master plan, but with Ventus still too weak in comparison to Vanitas, the two boys could not be trained under him since Vanitas had a naturally strong impulse to destroy Ventus. | ||
[[File:Flashback The Wooden Keyblade 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|Ventus, Terra, and Aqua take a break from their | [[File:Flashback The Wooden Keyblade 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|Ventus, Terra, and Aqua take a break from their practices.]] | ||
To prevent this, Xehanort brought Ventus to Land of Departure, where he could train as an apprentice to Master Eraqus. Terra and Aqua met Ventus with open arms. However, when Terra asked Ventus about his past, he screamed out in agony, eventually falling unconscious. Eraqus revealed that this was because Ventus had lost his memories. Afterwards, he remained asleep for some time. As he slept, Aqua kept watch over him, to keep him safe. Some time later, Ventus woke up. Overjoyed, Aqua quickly alerted Eraqus and a worried Terra about Ventus's recovery. | To prevent this, Xehanort brought Ventus to Land of Departure, where he could train as an apprentice to Master Eraqus. Terra and Aqua met Ventus with open arms. However, when Terra asked Ventus about his past, he screamed out in agony, eventually falling unconscious. Eraqus revealed that this was because Ventus had lost his memories. Afterwards, he remained asleep for some time. As he slept, Aqua kept watch over him, to keep him safe. Some time later, Ventus woke up. Overjoyed, Aqua quickly alerted Eraqus and a worried Terra about Ventus's recovery. | ||
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[[File:Beneath the Same Stars 01 KHIII.png|thumb|Ventus tells Aqua about his dreams while he was asleep.]] | [[File:Beneath the Same Stars 01 KHIII.png|thumb|Ventus tells Aqua about his dreams while he was asleep.]] | ||
With their clash against the seekers of darkness imminent, Aqua and Ventus take time to stargaze outside. Ventus uses this moment to admit to Aqua that while he was sleeping, he would have dreams of her, Terra, Sora, and the others. He also expressed memories of [[Dream Eaters]] | With their clash against the seekers of darkness imminent, Aqua and Ventus take time to stargaze outside. Ventus uses this moment to admit to Aqua that while he was sleeping, he would have dreams of her, Terra, Sora, and the others. He also expressed memories of [[Dream Eaters|weird animal creatures]]. Aqua says that she's been places too, but she can't wait until things are back to the normal. Ventus and Aqua hold their Wayfinders to the sky, promising to share their stories with Terra after they save him. | ||
The next day, Ventus and the other [[Guardians of Light]] arrive at the Keyblade Graveyard, where they are immediately confronted by Master Xehanort and his various incarnations. Ventus sees Terra in the middle of the wasteland, but Aqua immediately realizes that it is not Terra. Her suspicions are confirmed when Terra's hair goes from brown to white, revealing himself to be Terra-Xehanort. Mickey concludes that Terra-Xehanort is the thirteenth member of the [[Real Organization XIII]]. Terra-Xehanort tells them that they will lose this fight, that all their hearts will be torn apart one by one. Nonetheless, Terra-Xehanort assures them that the χ-blade will be forged. Terra-Xehanort attacks both Lea and Ventus, removing them from combat, and while Donald destroys Terra-Xehanort with Zettaflare, the [[Demon Tide]] proceeds to take advantage of their weakness and eliminate Aqua, Ventus, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Lea, and Kairi. While Sora is distraught over the loss of his friends and yields to the Demon Tower, Riku defends his friend long enough to reinspire hope in Sora's heart before both are consumed by the darkness as well. | The next day, Ventus and the other [[Guardians of Light]] arrive at the Keyblade Graveyard, where they are immediately confronted by Master Xehanort and his various incarnations. Ventus sees Terra in the middle of the wasteland, but Aqua immediately realizes that it is not Terra. Her suspicions are confirmed when Terra's hair goes from brown to white, revealing himself to be Terra-Xehanort. Mickey concludes that Terra-Xehanort is the thirteenth member of the [[Real Organization XIII]]. Terra-Xehanort tells them that they will lose this fight, that all their hearts will be torn apart one by one. Nonetheless, Terra-Xehanort assures them that the χ-blade will be forged. Terra-Xehanort attacks both Lea and Ventus, removing them from combat, and while Donald destroys Terra-Xehanort with Zettaflare, the [[Demon Tide]] proceeds to take advantage of their weakness and eliminate Aqua, Ventus, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Lea, and Kairi. While Sora is distraught over the loss of his friends and yields to the Demon Tower, Riku defends his friend long enough to reinspire hope in Sora's heart before both are consumed by the darkness as well. | ||
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According to [[Tetsuya Nomura]], he is approximately 16 years old.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-09-22/tetsuya-nomura-kingdom-hearts-will-not-end-with-kingdom-hearts-iii/.137160 Tokyo Game Show 2018]</ref> While the differences are slight, his character model is slightly shorter, with a rounder face and wider eyes, in flashbacks to before his memory loss during ''Birth by Sleep''. | According to [[Tetsuya Nomura]], he is approximately 16 years old.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-09-22/tetsuya-nomura-kingdom-hearts-will-not-end-with-kingdom-hearts-iii/.137160 Tokyo Game Show 2018]</ref> While the differences are slight, his character model is slightly shorter, with a rounder face and wider eyes, in flashbacks to before his memory loss during ''Birth by Sleep''. | ||
Ventus's outfit is strikingly similar to Roxas's own [[Twilight Town]] clothes. He wears a jacket that resembles a fusion of Roxas's jacket (white on the right side) and Sora's jacket in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' (black on the left side). The collar of the jacket is red and pleated, again, similar to the collar on Roxas's own jacket. Underneath this, he wears what appears to be a grey vest with a single button and several white, angular patterns on it. He wears a third layer under this, in the form of a plain, high-necked, black shirt. He also has a chunk of dull green and grey blue armor on his midsection that appears to be under his vest, and another piece of armor on his left shoulder. | Ventus's outfit is strikingly similar to Roxas's own [[Twilight Town]] clothes. He wears a jacket that resembles a fusion of Roxas's jacket (white on the right side) and Sora's jacket in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' (black on the left side), also reminiscent of the Yin and Yang symbol. The collar of the jacket is red and pleated, again, similar to the collar on Roxas's own jacket. Underneath this, he wears what appears to be a grey vest with a single button and several white, angular patterns on it. He wears a third layer under this, in the form of a plain, high-necked, black shirt. He also has a chunk of dull green and grey blue armor on his midsection that appears to be under his vest, and another piece of armor on his left shoulder. | ||
Ventus's pants are also similar to the pants Roxas wore, though Ventus's balloon outward slightly before closing up about halfway down his legs, similar to Sora's pants in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. These pants are colored in shades of grey, black, and white. He also wears an ornate, dull green and grey blue piece of armor on his upper-left arm, along with a black and white checkered wristband that is, once again, strikingly similar to Roxas's, but with white edges as opposed to Roxas's black-edged wristband. Like Aqua, he wears two criss-crossing straps on his chest, on which he wears a silver Keyblade Master emblem. His boots are rather odd when compared to Terra’s and Aqua’s, as they resemble an armored version of normal street shoes in shades of | Ventus's pants are also similar to the pants Roxas wore, though Ventus's balloon outward slightly before closing up about halfway down his legs, similar to Sora's pants in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. These pants are colored in shades of grey, black, and white. He also wears an ornate, dull green and grey blue piece of armor on his upper-left arm, along with a black and white checkered wristband that is, once again, strikingly similar to Roxas's, but with white edges as opposed to Roxas's black-edged wristband. Like Aqua, he wears two criss-crossing straps on his chest, on which he wears a silver Keyblade Master emblem. His boots are rather odd when compared to Terra’s and Aqua’s, as they resemble an armored version of normal street shoes in shades of dark greyish blue, dull green, and red. | ||
When touching the piece of armor on his shoulder, Ventus becomes fully clad in [[Keyblade Armor|armor]]. In ''{{c|Birth by Sleep|video}}'', Ventus's suit of armor is mostly colored in shades of steel blue, black, | When touching the piece of armor on his shoulder, Ventus becomes fully clad in [[Keyblade Armor|armor]]. In ''{{c|Birth by Sleep|video}}'', Ventus's suit of armor is mostly colored in shades of steel blue, black, gold, red and chartreuse. Ventus adds a bluish-grey cape to his armor that looks discolored, almost appearing rusted. The armor on his knee is gold and bears a sharp, upward-pointing hook on the outer side of each one. His gloves are a shade of brown. Ventus's helmet has a notably different design from Terra and Aqua’s, appearing more squashed and flat at the top. His helmet also has two prongs on either side of his head which point backwards and angle diagonally upward. In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Ventus's armor remains largely unchanged, though He loses his cape. | ||
His name means "wind" in Latin, similar to how Sora's name is Japanese for "sky". The official Japanese website refers to Ventus as the {{nihongo|"Swift Wind Returning to Bonds"|絆巡る疾風|Kizuna Meguru Shippū}}<!--cite to japanese bbs website-->. | His name means "wind" in Latin, similar to how Sora's name is Japanese for "sky". The official Japanese website refers to Ventus as the {{nihongo|"Swift Wind Returning to Bonds"|絆巡る疾風|Kizuna Meguru Shippū}}<!--cite to japanese bbs website-->. | ||
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==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | ||
Out of the main protagonists of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus is the | [[File:Fever Pitch KHBBS.png|thumb|200px|left|Ventus utilizing his exclusive Command Style, Fever Pitch.]] | ||
Out of the main protagonists of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus is the fastest and most agile, which reflects in his primary fighting style of dodging, quick movements and swift combo attacks. Ventus has an affinity for the wind and [[Light]] elements and mixes both into several of his techniques and magic attacks. Unlike most Keyblade wielders, Ventus wields his Keyblade, [[Wayward Wind]], in a reverse grip. Ventus's primary battle style consists of very fast, wide backhanded strikes with his Keyblade in quick succession to deal damage. His single strikes aren't as powerful as Sora's two-handed strikes or Terra's powerful blows, but his ability to attack quickly makes up for his lower attack power. | |||
In addition to his swift standard attacks, Ventus has access to a variety of exclusive {{c|attack command|KHBBS}}s in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. Ventus can use his natural affinity for acrobatics to unleash an extended version of the [[Ars Arcanum]]-combo and exhibits advanced [[Strike Raid]] abilities like [[Wind Raid]], [[Spark Raid]] and [[Treasure Raid]]. Using his wind affinity, Ventus can use [[Tornado Strike]] to sweep his opponents away. Another exclusive, ultimate attack, [[Salvation]], enables Ventus to use his light affinity to its fullest. Ventus also makes heavy use of his wind powers in his personal finishing commands, the [[Air Flair]] series and his ultimate finisher, [[Stratosphere]]. Lastly, Ventus has another "Finish" Command exclusive to him, which is called [[Celebration]]. | In addition to his swift standard attacks, Ventus has access to a variety of exclusive {{c|attack command|KHBBS}}s in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. Ventus can use his natural affinity for acrobatics to unleash an extended version of the [[Ars Arcanum]]-combo and exhibits advanced [[Strike Raid]] abilities like [[Wind Raid]], [[Spark Raid]] and [[Treasure Raid]]. Using his wind affinity, Ventus can use [[Tornado Strike]] to sweep his opponents away. Another exclusive, ultimate attack, [[Salvation]], enables Ventus to use his light affinity to its fullest. Ventus also makes heavy use of his wind powers in his personal finishing commands, the [[Air Flair]] series and his ultimate finisher, [[Stratosphere]]. Lastly, Ventus has another "Finish" Command exclusive to him, which is called [[Celebration]]. | ||
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Beside a variety of these abilities usable by all three or two of the protagonists in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus has access to three unique Command Styles and two exclusive Shotlocks. His first personal Command Style, [[Fever Pitch]], which is gained near the beginning of the game, lets Ventus use his speedy combat style to its fullest. The second exclusive Command Style, [[Cyclone]], is a powerful 2nd level Command Style which has Ventus use his wind powers to attack with wide-ranged spinning slashes in all directions. Ventus's third exclusive Command Style is called [[Wingblade]]. By activating this second level Command Style, Ventus discards his Keyblade in exchange for six silver-white glowing swords of light which float behind him like six glowing wings, reminiscent of the picture of a Seraph, a six-winged Angel. Along with Aqua, he can harness the power of the wind to activate [[Sky Climber]], which lifts the user off of the ground as they ride on a powerful wind current. Attacking with Sky Climber lets the user hover along the ground while rushing enemies with speedy, dashing attacks which knock enemies into the air. | Beside a variety of these abilities usable by all three or two of the protagonists in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Ventus has access to three unique Command Styles and two exclusive Shotlocks. His first personal Command Style, [[Fever Pitch]], which is gained near the beginning of the game, lets Ventus use his speedy combat style to its fullest. The second exclusive Command Style, [[Cyclone]], is a powerful 2nd level Command Style which has Ventus use his wind powers to attack with wide-ranged spinning slashes in all directions. Ventus's third exclusive Command Style is called [[Wingblade]]. By activating this second level Command Style, Ventus discards his Keyblade in exchange for six silver-white glowing swords of light which float behind him like six glowing wings, reminiscent of the picture of a Seraph, a six-winged Angel. Along with Aqua, he can harness the power of the wind to activate [[Sky Climber]], which lifts the user off of the ground as they ride on a powerful wind current. Attacking with Sky Climber lets the user hover along the ground while rushing enemies with speedy, dashing attacks which knock enemies into the air. | ||
Ventus also has access to two unique Shotlocks, as well as a third just for storyline purposes. The two freely usable Shotlocks are the light [[Pulse Bomb]] and [[Multivortex]]. The third exclusive Shotlock is [[Dark Link]], which can only be used when in [[ | Ventus also has access to two unique Shotlocks, as well as a third just for storyline purposes. The two freely usable Shotlocks are the light [[Pulse Bomb]] and [[Multivortex]]. The third exclusive Shotlock is [[Dark Link]], which can only be used when in a [[Dimension Link]] with Vanitas in Ventus's final battle. | ||
Small and spry, Ventus has access to the already well-known [[Dodge Roll]] technique, as well as an offensive variant named [[Thunder Roll]]. Furthermore, he can use the [[Glide]] and [[Superglide]] abilities as well as another offensive version called [[Fire Glide]]. The [[Reversal]] command allows Ventus to quickly dodge an enemies attack and rush behind it, similar to the [[Reaction Command]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' used against the [[Dusk]] Nobodies. He can use quick {{c|Reprisal command|KHBBS}}s, such as [[Counter Rush]], which unleashes a flurry of blows after a successful block, [[Reversal Slash]], which unleashes an aerial attack after a successful [[Reversal]], and [[Payback Raid]], a counterattack using Strike Raid after being knocked into the air. | Small and spry, Ventus has access to the already well-known [[Dodge Roll]] technique, as well as an offensive variant named [[Thunder Roll]]. Furthermore, he can use the [[Glide]] and [[Superglide]] abilities as well as another offensive version called [[Fire Glide]]. The [[Reversal]] command allows Ventus to quickly dodge an enemies attack and rush behind it, similar to the [[Reaction Command]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' used against the [[Dusk]] Nobodies. He can use quick {{c|Reprisal command|KHBBS}}s, such as [[Counter Rush]], which unleashes a flurry of blows after a successful block, [[Reversal Slash]], which unleashes an aerial attack after a successful [[Reversal]], and [[Payback Raid]], a counterattack using Strike Raid after being knocked into the air. | ||
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===Weapons=== | ===Weapons=== | ||
Ventus's Keyblades are primarily balanced in terms of attack and magic power. His versions of common Keyblades are shorter in length compared to Terra and Aqua's; this helps him better wield them in his signature backhand style. In the age of fairy tales Ventus used the Keyblade Missing Ache in its third form. By the time he became Master Xehanort's apprentice he was using Wayward Wind. Ventus has three exclusive Keyblades; his default Keyblade, Wayward Wind, along with Frolic Flame and Lost Memory. Frolic Flame is obtained after Ventus meets Lea and Isa, and Lost Memory is received when Ventus remembers his past on Destiny Islands. | Ventus's Keyblades are primarily balanced in terms of attack and magic power. His versions of common Keyblades are shorter in length compared to Terra and Aqua's; this helps him better wield them in his signature backhand style. In the age of fairy tales Ventus used the Keyblade Missing Ache in its third form. By the time he became Master Xehanort's apprentice he was using Wayward Wind. Ventus has three exclusive Keyblades; his default Keyblade, Wayward Wind, along with Frolic Flame and Lost Memory. Frolic Flame is obtained after Ventus meets Lea and Isa, and Lost Memory is received when Ventus remembers his past on Destiny Islands. Ventus is also seen playing with a wooden sword and Terra's wooden Keyblade, however he is never seen wielding either of them in combat. | ||
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