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[[File:The King's Memory 01 KHII.png|thumb|right|220px|Hearts held captive in Ansem the Wise's laboratory.]] | [[File:The King's Memory 01 KHII.png|thumb|right|220px|Hearts held captive in Ansem the Wise's laboratory.]] | ||
{{Q|The heart may be weak, and sometimes it may even give in... But I learned that deep down there's a light that never goes out.|[[Sora]] to [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]}} | {{Q|The heart may be weak, and sometimes it may even give in... But I learned that deep down there's a light that never goes out.|[[Sora]] to [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]}} | ||
A {{nihongo|'''heart'''|心|kokoro}} is one of the three parts which comprise a being in the '' | A {{nihongo|'''heart'''|心|kokoro}} is one of the three parts which comprise a being in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' universe, the other two being [[body]] and [[soul]]. Hearts are one of the key points in the game's mythology, and the antagonists often seek to use them for their own gain. | ||
==Construction== | ==Construction== | ||
What actually makes up a heart is a mystery in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''''', '''Ansem:''' "We may profess to know the heart, but its essence is beyond our reach."</ref> Much research has been done to try and unravel the mystery, most notably by [[Ansem the Wise]] and his apprentices. However, this research only served to lower the barriers between worlds, set up the events for '' | What actually makes up a heart is a mystery in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''''', '''Ansem:''' "We may profess to know the heart, but its essence is beyond our reach."</ref> Much research has been done to try and unravel the mystery, most notably by [[Ansem the Wise]] and his apprentices. However, this research only served to lower the barriers between worlds, set up the events for ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', and cause many worlds to be plunged into darkness. It is known, however, that the heart is primarily made up of [[light]] and [[darkness]], the latter of which formed due to people's greed. The exceptions to this are the [[Princesses of Heart]], maidens whose hearts are free of darkness, and hearts artificially made devoid of light or darkness, such as [[Ventus]] and [[Vanitas]]. | ||
Additionally, [[Dr. Finkelstein]] attempted to create an artificial heart for the purpose of making the [[Heartless]] more terrifying, rather than pursuing knowledge. He believed that the key elements of the heart are memories and surprise so his [[Dr. Finkelstein's ingredients|ingredients]] contained the essence of these two components. However, when [[Oogie Boogie]] consumed the heart that the doctor had created, it had an underwhelming effect. Oogie Boogie's plan was to control the Heartless by taking the heart, but few Heartless answered his call. This indicates that Dr. Finkelstein's hypothesis about hearts is incorrect, reinforcing the mystery surrounding hearts. | Additionally, [[Dr. Finkelstein]] attempted to create an artificial heart for the purpose of making the [[Heartless]] more terrifying, rather than pursuing knowledge. He believed that the key elements of the heart are memories and surprise so his [[Dr. Finkelstein's ingredients|ingredients]] contained the essence of these two components. However, when [[Oogie Boogie]] consumed the heart that the doctor had created, it had an underwhelming effect. Oogie Boogie's plan was to control the Heartless by taking the heart, but few Heartless answered his call. This indicates that Dr. Finkelstein's hypothesis about hearts is incorrect, reinforcing the mystery surrounding hearts. | ||
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The heart also has a heavy influence on all that lives, having the power to produce Heartless and potentially Nobodies at its loss or corruption by darkness. As the heart grants emotion, negative emotions formed when Vanitas and Ventus were split caused the Unversed to spawn, hence their connection to the heart. Hearts can also be merged to create unique Keyblades, such as the [[χ-blade]] and the Keyblade of heart. These Keyblades ultimately grant access to Kingdom Hearts. | The heart also has a heavy influence on all that lives, having the power to produce Heartless and potentially Nobodies at its loss or corruption by darkness. As the heart grants emotion, negative emotions formed when Vanitas and Ventus were split caused the Unversed to spawn, hence their connection to the heart. Hearts can also be merged to create unique Keyblades, such as the [[χ-blade]] and the Keyblade of heart. These Keyblades ultimately grant access to Kingdom Hearts. | ||
Hearts removed from their bodies, but not transformed into Heartless, lose some of the limitations of a physical form. In addition to being able to enter other peoples' bodies, they can move through time itself, as long as a version of themselves is there to greet them, as revealed in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''. In the original Kingdom Hearts, some disembodied hearts manage to escape the destruction of their worlds, becoming Summon Gems. Through the magic of the Fairy Godmother, Sora is able to use them as | Hearts removed from their bodies, but not transformed into Heartless, lose some of the limitations of a physical form. In addition to being able to enter other peoples' bodies, they can move through time itself, as long as a version of themselves is there to greet them, as revealed in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''. In the original Kingdom Hearts, some disembodied hearts manage to escape the destruction of their worlds, becoming Summon Gems. Through the magic of the Fairy Godmother, Sora is able to use them as summons—temporarily giving them form, so that they may fight by his side. They do this through their own will and are fully conscious of themselves, as revealed when [[Simba]] and [[Mushu]] remember their adventures with Sora in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Finally, Ventus's and Terra's Keyblades, presumably directed by their hearts, rescued Aqua at one point in the Realm of Darkness, while Ventus's heart eventually resurfaced inside of Sora's to protect him from being corrupted by a Nightmare [[Dream Eater]]. | ||
Magic is able to enhance the powers of a heart. In addition to the [[Fairy Godmother]]'s ability to empower Summon Gems, [[Aqua]] created the [[Wayfinder]]s, which allowed the user to temporarily gain power and abilities from the hearts connected with them. She also cast a similar spell on Kairi, which would lead her to someone who could protect her if she was ever in danger. | Magic is able to enhance the powers of a heart. In addition to the [[Fairy Godmother]]'s ability to empower Summon Gems, [[Aqua]] created the [[Wayfinder]]s, which allowed the user to temporarily gain power and abilities from the hearts connected with them. She also cast a similar spell on Kairi, which would lead her to someone who could protect her if she was ever in danger. | ||
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To wield a [[Keyblade]], one must have a strong heart, whether it be a heart of darkness or light, and they must have [[Bequeathing|touched a Keyblade before]], or inherited the ability from one who has. Roxas could wield a Keyblade even though he did not remember his time as Sora, but it took effort to get it to materialize in the beginning, and he was not aware of all of its properties, such as returning to the wielder's hand when called. Xemnas, however, did not wield a Keyblade, which remains a mystery. Nomura has implied that he intentionally wasn't using one, which some have taken to mean that Terra prevented it. | To wield a [[Keyblade]], one must have a strong heart, whether it be a heart of darkness or light, and they must have [[Bequeathing|touched a Keyblade before]], or inherited the ability from one who has. Roxas could wield a Keyblade even though he did not remember his time as Sora, but it took effort to get it to materialize in the beginning, and he was not aware of all of its properties, such as returning to the wielder's hand when called. Xemnas, however, did not wield a Keyblade, which remains a mystery. Nomura has implied that he intentionally wasn't using one, which some have taken to mean that Terra prevented it. | ||
A type of Keyblade made from hearts also exists. The only known Keyblades of this type are the χ-blade, which is made from a heart of pure darkness and a heart of pure light, and the [[Keyblade of heart]], which is made from the hearts of the seven Princesses of Heart. The χ-blade may also be forged from the clash of seven guardians of light and thirteen wielders of darkness, by forging a new Keyblade for every clash between | A type of Keyblade made from hearts also exists. The only known Keyblades of this type are the χ-blade, which is made from a heart of pure darkness and a heart of pure light, and the [[Keyblade of heart]], which is made from the hearts of the seven Princesses of Heart. The χ-blade may also be forged from the clash of seven guardians of light and thirteen wielders of darkness, by forging a new Keyblade for every clash between the two forces until thirteen have been made. | ||
==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||