Release Dates: JP (01/09/2010) | NA (09/07/2010) | EU (09/10/2010)

But long before Sora is chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds safety lay in the hands of others known as the true Keyblade Masters.

It is under on of these, Master Eraqus, that three young people have been training long and hard to prove that they, too, exhibit the mark of Mastery: Terra, Ventus and Aqua.

The three of them will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own-just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing.

Three friends, three purposes; one grim fate toward which they must unknowingly march…

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CHARACTERS

Terra
Terra is one of the apprentices of Master Eraqus, along with Aqua. Terra is one of the characters that is prepared to take the Master Qualification Exam. He was given careful instructions by his Master to appear in other worlds and put an end to the monsters known as the “unversed”. These creatures are created by negative thoughts.

In selected worlds from this title, Terra becomes involved in darkness. He becomes in contact with villains from Enchanted Dominion and Castle of Dreams. Terra has many good intentions and morals, but realizes later that he was tricked and that the villains used him in order to obtain pure light.

While running around and completing selected tasks by the villains, Terra made an agreement that if he helped out that he could obtain more about Xehanort’s whereabouts. The question is…does Terra’s friendship with Aqua and Ven mean more to him? Or will darkness take over him completely?

A disciplined young man who feels compelled to find greater strength. He relies on brute force in combat.

Aqua
Aqua, the only female apprentice of Master Eraqus. She’s one of the apprentices to be able to take the Master Qualification Exam, along with Terra.

While Terra ran off to look for Master Xehanort and defeat the unversed, Ventus was following Terra to make sure that he wouldn’t change like Vanitas stated to Ven earlier.

Aqua was ordered keep a close eye on Terra, while making sure that Ven was okay after running of in chase of his friend “Terra”. Aqua appears to be very concerned and worried about Terra and Ven. Her good luck charms were given to the three of them, so they could always remember reach other, but will that soon be broken by Master Xehanort?

A kind young woman whose sense of right and wrong never wavers. She is nimble and a gifted mage.

Ventus
Ventus is a good friend to Terra and Aqua. He also dreams about being a Keyblade Master, along with Terra and Aqua. Although his friends were able to enter in the Master Qualification Exam, Ven wasn’t ready just yet for this challenge. It was his past that now affects who he is.

Vanitas (a mysterious figure), wanted to obtain what was left of Ven and in order to obtain and defeat Ven, Vanitas wanted to toy with Ven. Vanitas stated that Terra will never be seen again. This was said to Ventus so he could appear in the outside worlds, where he could be helpless in combat.

Against Master Eraqus wishes, Ventus is in search of Terra, exploring multiple worlds and making sure that his friendship hasn’t died down with Terra.

Ventus appears to look so much like Roxas, along with having a similar personality. Ven appears to be kind, caring, sensitive and outgoing. It’s almost as if Ven is constantly searching for friends. There’s defiantly a connection between Ventus, Roxas and Sora. What exactly is this connection between the three of them and how does it all piece together?

An outgoing boy and inquisitive boy who holds his Keyblade backhand. Quick attacks are his forte.

Master Eraqus
Master Eraqus is one of many Keyblade Masters. When passing the Master Qualification Exam, Eraqus stayed in Land of Departure, while his peer, Master Xehanort moved away mysteriously.

In the mean time, Master Eraqus worked with his two apprentices Terra and Aqua, who were in the process of taking the Master Qualification Exam.

While these two took their exams, a threat arose after their exam. After reviewing the threat, Master Eraqus sent out Terra in order to stop these monsters “unversed”.

Although he sent out Terra to take care of the threat, why is it that he had Aqua watch over the steps that Terra made in the outside worlds?

Terra, Ventus and Aqua’s teacher, a kind Keyblade Master with ironclad principles.

Master Xehanort
Master Xehanort is another Keyblade Master, who also knew Master Eraqus.

Master Xehanort went back to Land of Departure to take part in Terra and Aqua’s Master Qualification Exam. After watching the exam, and taking notes on Terra, it appeared that he was interested in the darkness that Terra displayed in the exam. His defense in battle with Aqua was off and was not accepted by Master Eraqus. Xehanort, behind his back told Terra to not get rid of his darkness, but that he needed to channel it.

Master Xehanort had some connection with Ventus, but it was un-clear. Earlier, he dropped off Ven to Master Eraqus, Terra and Aqua in the world “Land of Departure”. Ven had problems remembering his past and Master Xehanort was ready to move on and forget Ventus as he couldn’t offer him what he wanted. Ven was commonly known as a test subject that most likely failed for Xehanort expectations.

Another Keyblade Master whose hubris puts a forbidding edge on his words and actions.

Vanitas
Vanitas is Master Xhanort’s only pupil who appears to be mysterious. Not much is known about this mysterious boy.

His identity is sealed with a body suit and helmet, which covers his appearance all together. There appears to be a strong connection between Vanitas and Ventus, but what exactly lays beyond the past of these two characters?

Vanitas is darkness, and Ven is commonly known as pure light. What can these two have in common, judging by their paths and identity?

Master Xehanort’s only pupil. A mask conceals his face.