Land of Departure
Wayfinder trio’s home
Story and background
Master Eraqus teaches Terra, Aqua and Ventus here. After the trio is broken apart, Aqua transforms the world into Castle Oblivion to protect the sleeping Ventus.
Events and connections in the series
Xehanort saw a second chance to use Ventus. He brought him to Eraqus's Land of Departure, where Terra and Aqua were training. The three young wielders became friends, bound by trust and little Wayfinders Aqua made to symbolize their connection. For a brief time, Ventus had the home Xehanort had almost destroyed. But Xehanort had already arranged the pieces for his next attempt.
Ventus returned to the Land of Departure and confronted Eraqus about Xehanort's plan. When Eraqus realized the boy could be used to create the key-blade, he resolved to kill Ventus rather than allow the disaster. Terra arrived and fought his own master to save his friend. Terra defeated Eraqus, but it was Xehanort who struck the fatal blow. Eraqus died in Terra's arms, and the home that had united the three apprentices was consumed. Later we learn that Eraqus's heart found refuge inside Terra. His death was not the end of his influence.
Aqua carried Ventus back to the ruined Land of Departure. She used Eraqus's Keyblade, Master's Defender, to transform their home into Castle Oblivion, a place where outsiders could not easily reach the hidden sleeping chamber. She promised to return when she had rescued Terra. That promise would cost her more than a decade.
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