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{{nihongo|'''Destiny's Embrace'''|デスティニープレイス|Desutinī Pureisu|lit. "Destiny Place"}} is a [[Keyblade]] which appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', it was given to [[Kairi]] by [[Riku]] in [[The World That Never Was]] in order to fight a swarm of [[Heartless]] attacking [[Sora]]. Like Sora's Keyblade, this Keyblade is from the [[Realm of Light]].<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 28; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "There isn't necessarily one Keyblade for the dark side and one for the light side, just as many as there exist people with qualified hearts. Concerning the conditions to wield one, at this stage, 'those with strong hearts' is the only obvious one. However, less obvious conditions still exist and there are still plans for an opportunity to reveal those. Riku's 'Way to the Dawn' and Destiny's Embrace are naturally the same type of Keyblade as Sora's. However there is no particular explanation for the Soul Eater's transfer and occurrence, as well as Riku's handing it to Kairi. When there isn't a normal process of acquisition, I think it's okay to think there is some deeper meaning there."</ref>
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'''Destiny's Embrace''' is the default form of [[Kairi]]'s [[Keyblade]] and a [[Keychain]] for [[Rainfell|Aqua's]] Keyblade that is introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.


Destiny's Embrace is only seen in two scenes in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', but in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', Kairi gives flowers to [[Aqua]] during their encounter, unlocking the Destiny's Embrace for Aqua.
== Story ==
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
When Kairi is still a child living in the [[Radiant Garden]], she is saved from a swarm of [[Unversed]] by [[Aqua]]. Kairi gives the [[Keyblade Master]] some flowers as thanks, rewarding her with the Keychain for the Destiny's Embrace.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
Eleven years later at [[The World That Never Was]], [[Riku]] hands a Keyblade equipped with this Keychain to [[Kairi]] so that she can help fend off a swarm of [[Heartless]] attacking [[Sora]]. Like Sora's Keyblade, this Keyblade is from the [[Realm of Light]].<ref>'''''[[Director's Secret Report XIII]]''''', p. 28; '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "There isn't just one Keyblade for the side of light and one for darkness. There are as many Keyblades in existence as there are hearts qualified to wield them. At this stage, the only requirement that has been made clear is that someone must have a "strong heart", but there are other requirements that haven't been spelled out yet which I plan to reveal another time when I have the chance. Riku's Way to the Dawn and the Keyblade Kairi wields are of the same nature as Sora's Keyblade. However, what with one having developed with the Soul Eater as intermediary and one having been handed to Kairi by Riku, I would like you to think that something not fully explained, outside the usual method of acquirement, is going on here." Translation via Goldpanner.</ref>
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
When Sora is about to face [[Xemnas]] within the dream-version of The World That Never Was, he explains that the connected [[hearts]] of his friends are his power, and an image of Kairi wielding the Destiny's Embrace appears alongside all of his other friends.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
Kairi wields Destiny's Embrace to fend of the army of Heartless, [[Nobodies]], and Unversed with the other [[Guardians of Light]] in the [[Keyblade Graveyard]], and during the battle against [[Saïx]], [[Xion]], and [[Xemnas]].
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===''Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory''===
Kairi wields Destiny's Embrace to face off against the phantom Master Xehanort. She uses it until Xehanort incapacitates her.


==Design==
==Design==
The Keyblade is round and curvaceous to the point of appearing non-dangerous. One side of the hilt is formed in the shape of a breaking ocean wave, while the other is formed into a beige vine of sand that wraps around the shaft, which is colored to resemble a sunset. The vine connects to a bouquet of colorful flowers, which form the teeth of the Keyblade. A red silken [[Keychain]] connects the hilt to the [[Paopu Fruit]] token, a recurring symbol of the bond between Sora and Kairi.
The Keyblade is round and curvaceous to the point of appearing harmless. The hilt is shaped like a heart, one side of the hilt is formed in the shape of a breaking ocean wave, while the other is formed into a beige vine of sand that wraps around the shaft, which is colored to resemble a sunset. The vine connects to a bouquet of colorful flowers, which form the teeth of the Keyblade and entwine to outline another heart. A red silken keychain connects the hilt to the [[paopu fruit]] token. Kairi's version of the Destiny's Embrace is slightly shorter than Aqua's.
 
When Kairi attacks with the Destiny's Embrace in ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the hits make chiming sounds like a piano, while leaving glowing feathers and assorted flower blossoms behind. The blue wave design of the blade now resembles glass and has a constant flowing water effect.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
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Image:Kairikeyblade.jpg|Kairi is handed Destiny's Embrace in [[The World That Never Was]]
Destiny's Embrace (Art).png|Concept art of Destiny's Embrace.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Notes and References==
==Notes and references==
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Latest revision as of 18:22, 17 November 2023

Kingdom Hearts II
Destiny's Embrace
Destiny's Embrace
Token
Destiny's Embrace Keychain KHII.png
Japanese デスティニープレイス
Rōmaji Desutinī Pureisu
Translation Destiny Place
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Destiny's Embrace
Destiny's Embrace

"A Keyblade that makes it easier to land critical hits."
Token
Destiny's Embrace Keychain KHBBS.png
Japanese デスティニープレイス
Rōmaji Desutinī Pureisu
Translation Destiny Place
Stats
Strength Magic
+3 +3
Critical Rate Critical Damage
75% x1.35
Length
85
Obtained
Meet Kairi in Radiant Garden.
Kingdom Hearts III
Destiny's Embrace
Japanese デスティニープレイス
Rōmaji Desutinī Pureisu
Translation Destiny Place
Stats
Strength Magic
+5 +5
Shotlock
Heart of a Princess
Obtained
Kairi's default weapon.

Destiny's Embrace is the default form of Kairi's Keyblade and a Keychain for Aqua's Keyblade that is introduced in Kingdom Hearts II.

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

When Kairi is still a child living in the Radiant Garden, she is saved from a swarm of Unversed by Aqua. Kairi gives the Keyblade Master some flowers as thanks, rewarding her with the Keychain for the Destiny's Embrace.

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

Eleven years later at The World That Never Was, Riku hands a Keyblade equipped with this Keychain to Kairi so that she can help fend off a swarm of Heartless attacking Sora. Like Sora's Keyblade, this Keyblade is from the Realm of Light.[1]

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

When Sora is about to face Xemnas within the dream-version of The World That Never Was, he explains that the connected hearts of his friends are his power, and an image of Kairi wielding the Destiny's Embrace appears alongside all of his other friends.

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

Kairi wields Destiny's Embrace to fend of the army of Heartless, Nobodies, and Unversed with the other Guardians of Light in the Keyblade Graveyard, and during the battle against Saïx, Xion, and Xemnas.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory[edit]

Kairi wields Destiny's Embrace to face off against the phantom Master Xehanort. She uses it until Xehanort incapacitates her.

Design[edit]

The Keyblade is round and curvaceous to the point of appearing harmless. The hilt is shaped like a heart, one side of the hilt is formed in the shape of a breaking ocean wave, while the other is formed into a beige vine of sand that wraps around the shaft, which is colored to resemble a sunset. The vine connects to a bouquet of colorful flowers, which form the teeth of the Keyblade and entwine to outline another heart. A red silken keychain connects the hilt to the paopu fruit token. Kairi's version of the Destiny's Embrace is slightly shorter than Aqua's.

When Kairi attacks with the Destiny's Embrace in Kingdom Hearts III, the hits make chiming sounds like a piano, while leaving glowing feathers and assorted flower blossoms behind. The blue wave design of the blade now resembles glass and has a constant flowing water effect.

Gallery[edit]

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Director's Secret Report XIII, p. 28; Tetsuya Nomura: "There isn't just one Keyblade for the side of light and one for darkness. There are as many Keyblades in existence as there are hearts qualified to wield them. At this stage, the only requirement that has been made clear is that someone must have a "strong heart", but there are other requirements that haven't been spelled out yet which I plan to reveal another time when I have the chance. Riku's Way to the Dawn and the Keyblade Kairi wields are of the same nature as Sora's Keyblade. However, what with one having developed with the Soul Eater as intermediary and one having been handed to Kairi by Riku, I would like you to think that something not fully explained, outside the usual method of acquirement, is going on here." Translation via Goldpanner.