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'''Castle Oblivion''' (忘却の城 ''Bōkyaku no Shiro'') is the setting of ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', and the only world in the game which the characters actually visit. It is controlled by [[Marluxia]] of [[Organization XIII]], and consists of thirteen floors above ground, and twelve basements, creating a total of 25 floors.
{{nihongo|'''Castle Oblivion'''|忘却の城|Bōkyaku no Shiro}} is an In-Between Realm world which appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', and is the only real world in the game. It is controlled by [[Marluxia]] of [[Organization XIII]], and consists of thirteen floors and twelve basements.


== Organization Headquarters ==
== Organization Headquarters ==
[[Image:CastleOblivionTitle.jpg|left|thumb|Logo of Castle Oblivion]]
[[Image:CastleOblivionTitle.jpg|left|thumb|Logo of Castle Oblivion]]
The origins of Castle Oblivion and its use prior to the series are still unknown other than it exists in a dimension in between light and darkness, similar to [[Twilight Town]], and also has 13 floors and 12 basements. It is also known that the castle's rooms change shape in relation to the memories of those entering them. The basements focus on dark memories while the regular floors focus on light memories, all of which are crafted into cards and continuously used in order to operate the fortress. However, it was eventually found by [[Xemnas]], Superior of Organization XIII, who decided to convert it to a base of operations for the Organization. The fortress soon became a base where research and experiments would be performed on memories. Since the members of Organization XIII lack emotions, they needed to rely on memories to piece together their characterizations.
The history of Castle Oblivion before ''Chain of Memories'' is still unclear, but it is known that it was eventually found by [[Xemnas]] of Organization XIII, who decided to convert it into a new headquarters for the Organization. It was intended to be a place to research on memories, an important topic to the Nobodies of the Organization, who have only their memories to form personalities with. Xemnas sent [[Xigbar]] and [[Xaldin]] to recruit more members for the Organization, as they needed a large group in order to run the castle. Eventually, a strange Nobody named [[Naminé]] appeared in the castle and was found by the Organization, soon becoming the center of their research due to her strange abilities. In order to further research, Xemnas also developed pods that could be used to piece together memories. The castle and Naminé were then entrusted to the neophyte Marluxia, but he would soon plot to use this power in a bid to seize control over the Organization. While Marluxia, and his associates [[Larxene]] and [[Axel]] controlled the top half of the castle, the senior members [[Vexen]], [[Lexaeus]], and [[Zexion]] controlled the basements. Throughout their appearances, they are shown to have a strong rivalry.


Xemnas sent [[Xigbar]] and [[Xaldin]] to recruit more members, as they needed a good number in order to run the fortress. Eventually, a girl named [[Naminé]] appeared in this castle and was found by the Organization. They soon learned of her strange abilities over memories and she became the core of the research. To further help, Xemnas had pods created that could piece together memories to aid in the research. The castle and Naminé were eventually entrusted to Marluxia, a new member. However, Marluxia would use this grant in power in a plot to seize control over the Organization.
In ''Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix'', Xigbar and Zexion discussed the new Castle and the [[Room of Sleep]] which Xemnas constructed while he was [[Xehanort]], and which he frequently went to. Xigbar believed that Xemnas was looking for the complementary [[Room of Awakening]], and that this place might be somewhere in Castle Oblivion.
 
== A Separate Motive ==
While Xemnas did want to experiment on memories in the Castle, it is largely hinted that he had a separate motive. This motive was brought up in a conversation between Xigbar and [[Zexion]] at the [[Castle that Never Was]]. Xigbar believes that Xemnas is searching for a room called the Room of Awakening and believes that Xemnas thinks it’s somewhere in Castle Oblivion. This could mean that Castle Oblivion will show up in a later game. Xemnas, when he was known as [[Xehanort]], constructed a Room called the [[Room of Sleep]] that houses armor that Xemnas refers to as “Friend”. Though this may have some connection to the Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep and the connection between Terra, Aqua and Ven, the connection is currently unknown. The Room of Awakening was not made by Xehanort, but does appear to exist and may house another friend. Xemnas’s plans for this room are unknown.


==[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]==
==[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]==
[[Image:CastleOblivionCoM.png‎|right|thumb|Castle Oblivion as it appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''.]]
[[Image:CastleOblivionCoM.png‎|right|thumb|Castle Oblivion as it appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''.]]
[[Sora]], [[Donald]], and [[Goofy]] follow [[Pluto]] into Castle Oblivion. As soon as they enter, they forget all their skills, and are forced to use the castle's memory-based card combat system. The higher they progress up the Castle, the more memories are reshaped by Naminé. This is so that Marluxia and [[Larxene]] can use Sora as a puppet to overthrow Xemnas. The scheme fails thanks to [[Axel]], and Marluxia and Larxene are killed.
After defeating [[Xehanort's Heartless|Ansem]] and restoring the damaged worlds, [[Sora]], [[Donald Duck]], and [[Goofy]] find themselves in a grassy field with the King's dog, [[Pluto]]. They follow Pluto along the path to Castle Oblivion, and as soon as they enter the castle, they forget all of their skills and are forced to rely upon the castle's memory-based card system. Though Marluxia and the other Organization members tell them their memory loss is simply the nature of the castle, it is revealed that the mysterious girl Naminé is actually the one reshaping Sora's memories, so that Marluxia and Larxene can use him as a puppet warrior against Xemnas. The scheme fails thanks to the meddling of Axel, and Marluxia and Larxene are lost to the darkness at Sora's hand. Sora then uses one of Xemnas' pods so that Naminé can restore his memories, and is eventually moved to [[Twilight Town]].
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==Reverse/Rebirth Mode==
Definitely "To find is to lose, to lose is to find."-->
[[Riku]] awakens inside the lowest basement of Castle Oblivion, as a result of his connection to [[Sora]]. Here he faces his memories of both [[Xehanort's Heartless]] and [[Maleficent]], and overcoming his fear of the darkness within himself. It was within the Castle that he meets [[DiZ]] and [[Naminé]], as well as reuniting with [[King Mickey]].
 
Meanwhile, Sora's friend Riku awakens from the darkness within the lowest basement of Castle Oblivion, where he faces his memories of [[Maleficent]] and the remaining darkness of [[Xehanort's Heartless|Ansem]]. Though he initially sets out to destroy the indelible darkness in his heart, with the help of [[DiZ]], Naminé, and [[King Mickey]], he is able to eventually embrace both the light and the dark, achieving balance. The three basement members, Vexen, Lexaeus, and Zexion, seek to recruit Riku in order to counter Marluxia's use of Sora, but Riku denies their requests and vanquishes them. Riku eventually defeats the Ansem in his heart, and decides not to have Naminé seal it away completely by erasing his memories; instead he sets out on the "road to dawn" in order to help while Sora is sleeping.


==[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]==
==[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]==
Roxas and Axel have been seen inside Castle Oblivion near the entrance in a recent screenshot. What they plan to do there is currently unknown.
Roxas and Axel are shown to visit Castle Oblivion, though it is not yet known why.
 
==The Floors and the Basements==
[[Castle Oblivion]] is divided into two equal sections, the floors and the basements.  Marluxia, Axel and Larxene control the floors.  Vexen, Lexaeus and Zexion control the basements.  In the manga, it appears that the floors and basements members have a rivalry against each other.  Also, in the manga it appears as if Zexion is the leader of the basements group, and that Lexaeus is his second in command, leaving Vexen to be a scientist who simply goes from the floors to the basements performing his experiments.


==Characters==
==Characters==

Revision as of 23:50, 27 March 2009

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Castle Oblivion (忘却の城 Bōkyaku no Shiro?) is an In-Between Realm world which appears in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, and is the only real world in the game. It is controlled by Marluxia of Organization XIII, and consists of thirteen floors and twelve basements.

Organization Headquarters

File:CastleOblivionTitle.jpg
Logo of Castle Oblivion

The history of Castle Oblivion before Chain of Memories is still unclear, but it is known that it was eventually found by Xemnas of Organization XIII, who decided to convert it into a new headquarters for the Organization. It was intended to be a place to research on memories, an important topic to the Nobodies of the Organization, who have only their memories to form personalities with. Xemnas sent Xigbar and Xaldin to recruit more members for the Organization, as they needed a large group in order to run the castle. Eventually, a strange Nobody named Naminé appeared in the castle and was found by the Organization, soon becoming the center of their research due to her strange abilities. In order to further research, Xemnas also developed pods that could be used to piece together memories. The castle and Naminé were then entrusted to the neophyte Marluxia, but he would soon plot to use this power in a bid to seize control over the Organization. While Marluxia, and his associates Larxene and Axel controlled the top half of the castle, the senior members Vexen, Lexaeus, and Zexion controlled the basements. Throughout their appearances, they are shown to have a strong rivalry.

In Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix, Xigbar and Zexion discussed the new Castle and the Room of Sleep which Xemnas constructed while he was Xehanort, and which he frequently went to. Xigbar believed that Xemnas was looking for the complementary Room of Awakening, and that this place might be somewhere in Castle Oblivion.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

File:CastleOblivionCoM.png
Castle Oblivion as it appears in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

After defeating Ansem and restoring the damaged worlds, Sora, Donald Duck, and Goofy find themselves in a grassy field with the King's dog, Pluto. They follow Pluto along the path to Castle Oblivion, and as soon as they enter the castle, they forget all of their skills and are forced to rely upon the castle's memory-based card system. Though Marluxia and the other Organization members tell them their memory loss is simply the nature of the castle, it is revealed that the mysterious girl Naminé is actually the one reshaping Sora's memories, so that Marluxia and Larxene can use him as a puppet warrior against Xemnas. The scheme fails thanks to the meddling of Axel, and Marluxia and Larxene are lost to the darkness at Sora's hand. Sora then uses one of Xemnas' pods so that Naminé can restore his memories, and is eventually moved to Twilight Town.

Meanwhile, Sora's friend Riku awakens from the darkness within the lowest basement of Castle Oblivion, where he faces his memories of Maleficent and the remaining darkness of Ansem. Though he initially sets out to destroy the indelible darkness in his heart, with the help of DiZ, Naminé, and King Mickey, he is able to eventually embrace both the light and the dark, achieving balance. The three basement members, Vexen, Lexaeus, and Zexion, seek to recruit Riku in order to counter Marluxia's use of Sora, but Riku denies their requests and vanquishes them. Riku eventually defeats the Ansem in his heart, and decides not to have Naminé seal it away completely by erasing his memories; instead he sets out on the "road to dawn" in order to help while Sora is sleeping.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Roxas and Axel are shown to visit Castle Oblivion, though it is not yet known why.

Characters

Heartless

Nobodies

Treasures

Type Item Locations Notes
Cards Ultima Weapon Bounty This is available only if there is a completed Sora's Story file saved on the memory card.
Lexaeus Bounty This is available only if there is a completed Reverse/Rebirth file saved on the memory card.
Star Seeker Room of Rewards, Set 2 Available in Re:Chain of Memories only.
Sleights Raging Storm Bounty Available in Re:Chain of Memories only.
Super Glide Room of Rewards, Set 1 Available in Re:Chain of Memories only.

Trivia

The need for the card system in Castle Oblivion is unknown. Though Marluxia claims that they are simply part of the castle, he claims that the trademark memory loss was due to the castle's influence as well, when in actuality it was Naminé's doing. It is possible that the card system was created by the Organization simply to disorient and manipulate intruders like Riku and Sora.

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