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An empty castle, an empty world, and its three heirs; the Land of Departure is a sacred haven with a haunted past. What are the secrets behind this place? What has been lost to time? What will happen now that Aqua holds ALL of it on her shoulders, granted from her mentor, Eraqus?

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A young boy ripped in two by his master; a violent beginning to a twisting story. Ventus and Vanitas are two beings derived from the same heart, one of pure light, and one of pure dark. But, was this fate specifically designed for Ventus? Could this separation have happened to anyone?

Thank you to Ren from Patreon for today's question!

Our next episode: The Land of Departure. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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Kingdom Hearts 2 is an expansion on the series in every sense of the word: in gameplay, in scope, in story, in universe. In this season of Shedding Starlight, we’ve been guiding you through this weaving story, and planting seeds for times to come in ways you might not even realize yet.

Next time: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Send in your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com 

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A gathering of three keyblade wielders fighting for their destiny; a doomed fate foreshadowed by hooded figures. There are two secret endings to Kingdom Hearts 2, both of which leave pieces of a larger picture showing a seemingly tragic past for these mysterious knights. Who are these three, and how are they connected to Xehanort?

Thank you to Dyxo, Johan, Adrian, and Steven for your questions!

Next season: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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Two mysterious resurrections of both a past enemy and a new player lead us to perplexing insights; Pete's troubled origins and relationship with Disney Castle show us a new side of this world that could lead to its downfall. But, in Maleficent's search of world domination and a fitting new castle, have we been looking at this place all wrong?

Thank you to Adrian, Dyxo, Shard of Truth, and Kimberly for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Secrets Beyond the Keyhole/KH2's secret ending. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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Kingdom Hearts II expands upon a web of connection between all the worlds in the galaxy. The door to light, the door to darkness, and the door the worlds themselves provided. They all lead to different places, appear in different ways, and yet seem to have invisible ties. One sky, one destiny.

Thank you to Kimberly and Dani for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Pete, Maleficent, and Timeless River. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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A maximum security prison built specifically for one boy; fake surroundings, fake friends, fake meaning. Its engineer ignorant to its true power leaking into our own reality. Today, we explore virtual Twilight Town, and why it's more than just a simulation contained in a computer.

Thank you to Peach, Johan, and Nick for your questions on this episode!

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Next episode: Worldbuilding II. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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A reflection as fragile as the mirrored glass itself; two characters who propel the story with the way their relationship builds. A metaphor for self-love. Believing in yourself, when you can see her right in front of you. We're joined by special guest Aeba (AKA "Absolutely Everything About") on today's episode to discuss two of the most important characters in the series: Kairi and Naminé.

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Thank you to Adrian and Shawn for your questions on this episode!

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Memories have proven time and time again their importance to one's being; but what if the ones you have are not your own? Or fake, even? Roxas's journey serves as a peculiar case study on identity, purpose, and existence. Let's dive in.

Thank you to Adrian, Dani, Dyxo, and Shard of Truth for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Kairi and Namine, with a special guest. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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A study in darkness; two beings masquerade as a man who haunts them. Working together, yet they strive for different outcomes: one for salvation, and one for revenge. Who is really to blame?

Thank you to Adrian for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Roxas. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com 

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