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{{Term/Store|Koridai||Series, TFoE}} (pronounced {{IPA|ˌkɒɹɨˈdaɪ}} {{Respell|korr|ih|DY}})<ref name="Seized">{{Cite|Your Majesty, Ganon and his minions have seized the island of Koridai!|Gwonam|TFoE}}</ref> is an island which serves as the setting for {{TFoE}}.
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{{Term/Store|Koridai||Series, TFoE}} (pronounced {{IPA|ˈkɒɹɨˌdaɪ}} {{Respell|KORR|ih|dy}})<ref name="Seized">{{Cite|Your Majesty, Ganon and his minions have seized the island of Koridai!|Gwonam|TFoE}}</ref> is the island which serves as the setting for {{TFoE}}.
==History==
Sometime during Koridai's history, [[Ganon]] and his minions had invaded and taken over the island country.<ref name="Seized"/> The island's five main regions were then left in control by Ganon's minions; [[Goronu (Boss)|Goronu]], [[Harlequin]], [[Militron (Boss)|Militron]], [[Glutko (Boss)|Glutko]], and [[Lupay (Boss)|Lupay]], and the conquered regions turned into the "Faces of Evil", giant mountains and structures in the shape and likenesses of their heads.<ref name="Faces of Evil">{{Cite|These are the Faces of Evil. You must conquer each.|Gwonam|TFoE}}</ref> Ganon's minions had also begun enslaving many of the islanders and turning them into monsters.<ref name="Monsters">{{Cite manual|quote=Koridai has fallen to Ganon and his evil friends! The gentle islanders are being transformed into blood-thirsty warriors.|game=TFoE|page=2}}</ref> [[Gwonam]], a Koridian wizard, then quickly rushes to [[Hyrule]] by magic carpet to inform [[King Harkinian|the King]] and [[Link]] of Ganon's siege. Although the King offers their aid, Gwonam explains that according to a written prophecy, only Link can defeat Ganon.
 
Gwonam and Link hurry back to Koridai. Link is told that he must fight each minion and reclaim their Faces of Evil.<ref name="Faces of Evil"/> The hero ventures forth into these lands, where he battles many enemies and meets several Koridians who had managed to escape capture. On his quest, Link learns that Ganon had also captured [[Princess Zelda]] during his absence and held her captive under the effects of a sleeping spell.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=Rumors are circulating that while you have been traveling to Koridai, Zelda has disappeared from the Palace! Could it be that Ganon has used his magical powers to kidnap her?|game=TFoE|page=9}}</ref> Link managed to locate her in [[Fortress Centrum]], however this was an ambush staged by a disguised Goronu. Link also finds the [[Book of Koridai]] in the [[Shrine of Koridai]], and learns from [[Aypo]] the reader that it is necessary to defeat Ganon.
 
Eventually Link defeats all of Ganon's minions, some of them twice, and journeys to [[Ganon's Lair]]. There, Ganon tries to persuade Link into joining him by offering to make "(his) face the greatest in Koridai". Link however defeats Ganon by throwing the Book of Koridai at him, magically imprisoning him inside. The real Princess Zelda is then found asleep in a chamber, and Link rings a nearby gong to wake her up. Gwonam then arrives to return them home. The island is promised to return to harmony, and Link is declared the Hero of Koridai.<ref>{{Cite|Look, already Koridai is returning to harmony. The birds are singing! Isn't it beautiful? [...] As it is written, you, Link, are the Hero of Koridai!|Gwonam|TFoE}}</ref>


==Governance==
== History ==
The governance of Koridai is mostly unknown, as no ruling or authority figures, other than Ganon and his minions after their siege on the island, are encountered. The island's Fortress Centrum, however, may have been used as a base of military operation before being abandoned and subsequently taken over during Ganon's control.
Sometime during Koridai's history, Ganon and his minions invaded the island. They would then set up bases of operation by establishing "faces of evil" which were areas of the island that bared the face of each minion. A Koridai native wizard named [[Gwonam]], quickly flew to [[Hyrule]] to inform [[King Harkinian]] about Ganon's siege of the island. Although the King immediately offered his aid, Gwonam explains that according to a prophecy, "only [[Link]] can defeat Ganon". Link is then transported to Koridai by Gwonam.


==Economy==
During Link's quest in the island, Gwonam reveals to him that [[Princess Zelda]] was kidnapped by Ganon and he has imprisoned her in his lair. Eventually, Link proceeds through Koridai, defeating Ganon's minions and retrieving an artifact known as The Book of Koridai, which is revealed to be enough to defeat Ganon. Link confronts Ganon, who attempts to recruit him with the promise of great power and the threat of death. Link defeats Ganon and imprisons him in the Book of Koridai before awakening the sleeping Zelda. Gwonam appears and congratulates Link on imprisoning Ganon. He shows the two a rapidly recovering Koridai and declares Link the island's hero. Although Zelda still refuses to kiss him as a reward, Link celebrates his success.
{{Main|Rupee}}
Similar to Hyrule and other lands, Koridai's official currency is the jewel-like [[Rupee]], referred to instead as "Rubies". Unlike other lands however, the value of Rubies vary slightly differently in Koridai as their colors are swapped; red is worth one, green is worth five, and blue is worth ten. Rubies are accepted at [[Morshu]]'s shop, but are also notably used to power many of the items and power-ups that are found on the island.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Unlike Hyrule with its flat lands and varied regions, Koridai appears to be a mostly mountainous island. The island features multiple mountain peaks, many of which climb high above the ocean and tower all around the island territory. The peaks make the island's landscape very hostile, with most of its regions consisting of mountain passes, caves and tunnels, and rapid waterfalls that torrent down the mountain sides, most prominently in [[Spearfish Falls]]. The island is home to volcanic activity, with a large active volcano in the island center comprising of [[Firestone Lake]] and a smaller one local to [[Crater Cove]]. To the north-west is [[Nortinka]] and the neighboring [[Serigon Caves]], the island's frigid regions covered densely in ice and snow.
Koridai is a densely mountainous island. It features multiple mountain peaks that climb high above the territory and surrounding ocean. The mountainous landscape gives the island a hostile environment, which includes canyons, wastelands, active volcanoes, and waterfalls torrenting down the mountain sides, most prominently in {{Term|TFoE|Spearfish Falls|link}}. It also has a frozen tundra in the northwest where {{Term|TFoE|Nortinka|link}} and {{Term|TFoE|Serigon Caves|link}} are found. During {{Term|Series|Ganon|link}}'s siege of Koridai,<ref name="Seized"/> several of the island's regions were conquered by his henchmen: {{Term|TFoE|Goronu (Boss)|link}}, {{Term|TFoE|Harlequin|link}}, {{Term|TFoE|Militron (Boss)|link}}, {{Term|TFoE|Glutko (Boss)|link}}, and {{Term|TFoE|Lupay (Boss)|link}}. These regions were turned into the {{Plural|TFoE|Face of Evil|link}}, mountain peaks and structures with angry glares in the likenesses of Ganon's minions, which now serve as their bases.<ref>{{Cite|These are the Faces of Evil. You must conquer each.|Gwonam|TFoE}}</ref> Koridians were then enslaved in these areas and transformed into monsters.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Koridai has fallen to Ganon and his evil friends! The gentle islanders are being transformed into blood-thirsty warriors.|game=TFoE|page=2}}</ref> Ganon also has his own Face of Evil, {{Term|TFoE|Ganon's Lair|link}}, which sits in the center of Koridai.


The island appears to not have any towns or villages, either as the result of the island's difficult landscape or as a result of Ganon's take over. Despite its volatile nature however, several citizens make the island their home, and mostly live in caves, igloos, or in small houses scattered across the land. Several settlements do exist around around the island, however, most of these now inhabited by Ganon's forces. Small fishing settlements are found on the coastline of Crater Cove. [[Toyku Lighthouse]] stands in the western coast of the island. The only known shop on the island, [[Morshu]]'s shop, is located in the [[Goronu (Area)|Goronu area]]. The [[Harlequin Bazaar]] in the "Face" of [[Harlequin]] is an extravagant attraction that serves as a casino. The large castle Fortress Centrum stands atop one of the island's peaks. The [[Militron (Area)|Militron area]] is home to an armored military base. The {{Term|TFoE|Glutko (Stage)|link}} area guards the way to the Shrine of Koridai, where the Book of Koridai is kept.
The island appears to not have any towns or villages. This is ether because of Ganon's recent siege or the islands' difficult landscape. However, there are some small settlements located across the island. These include a small fishing village along the coast of {{Term|TFoE|Crater Cove|link}} and a couple of fortresses, most notably {{Term|TFoE|Fortress Centrum|link}}. However these became inhabited by Ganon's forces following their take over. The island's only known store, {{Term|TFoE|Morshu|link}}'s shop, is located in the {{Term|TFoE|Goronu (Stage)|link}} region of the island.


During Ganon's siege of the island, several of its regions were conquered and left in control of his henchmen. This is represented by the "Faces of Evil", mountain peaks and giant structures that bear angry glares in the likenesses of the minions that now control them, and are likewise named after them. In the south is the face of Goronu, Harlequin's and Militron's faces in the north-east, Glutko's face in the south-west, Lupay's face in the north-west, and Ganon's own Face of Evil in the center of the island.
== Governance ==
The governance of Koridai is mostly unknown as no authoritative figures are ever encountered during Link's quest. It is possible that the island's [[Fortress Centrum]] was a base of military operation before it was eventually abandoned and captured during Ganon's siege. It could also be likely that Koridai is under control of another land such as [[Hyrule]].


==Population==
== Economy ==
[[File:Generic Koridians.jpg|left|thumb|A group of Koridians]]
Similar to Hyrule and other lands, Koridai's main currency is the jewel-like [[Rupee]], referred to instead as "Rubies". Unlike other lands however, the value of Rubies vary slightly differently in Koridai as their colors are swapped much similar to [[Gamelon]]; red is worth one, green is worth five, and blue is worth ten. Rubies are accepted at [[Morshu]]'s shop in Goronu, but are also notably used to power many of the items and power ups that are founded on the island.
'''Koridians''' are the humanoid populace of Koridai.<ref>{{Cite|See how Harlequin captures Koridians?|Gwonam|TFoE}}</ref> They appear to be [[Hylian]]s in that they have pointed ears characteristic to them. As the island appears to not have any towns, most Koridians are seen living in small huts or houses around the island, and others living inside caves, such as the [[Crone]] in Spearfish Falls. Ganon's minions have captured and enslaved most of the populace, leaving only a few remaining that now live in solitude.<ref>{{Cite|Not many left, Link.|Horgum|TFoE}}</ref> Apart from the Hylian-like Koridians, [[Fairy|Fairies]] also inhabit the island, and live in a small [[Fairy Fountain]] located in Spearfish Falls.


Several generic, nameless Koridians also appear in the introduction cutscenes to Ganon's minions. They resemble men with short to medium-length orange hair. These Koridians are often met with morbid ends, as they are shown being turned into [[Goriya]]s by Harlequin after losing all of their Rubies, "hardened with fire" and transformed into [[Armos]] by Militron, eaten alive by Glutko, and having their souls replaced and turned into [[Moblin]]s by Lupay. Those turned into monsters are then sent to fight Link.
== Population ==
Koridai is populated predominately by [[Hylian]]-like humans, who share the characteristic of having pointed ears. Unlike [[Gamelon]], most of the island's population lives in caves, igloos, and hut's. During Link's quest, many Kordians have been captured and enslaved by Ganon's minions or have fled the areas, leaving many homes and settlements of the island deserted. However, a few Kordianis managed to avoid capture and now live in solitude such as [[Droolik]] who is all that remains in the [[Glutko]] area. Fairies are also known to inhabit the island in the region of [[Spearfish Falls]].


Many other Koridians were turned into monsters as well.<ref name="Monsters"/> [[Alora]] mentions that her husband was turned into an [[Abominom]].<ref>{{Cite|My husband gave me this. He's an Abominom now.|Alora|TFoE}}</ref>
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Non-Canon Information

Koridai (pronounced /ˈkɒɹɨˌdaɪ/ KORR-ih-dy)[1] is the island which serves as the setting for The Faces of Evil.

History

Sometime during Koridai's history, Ganon and his minions invaded the island. They would then set up bases of operation by establishing "faces of evil" which were areas of the island that bared the face of each minion. A Koridai native wizard named Gwonam, quickly flew to Hyrule to inform King Harkinian about Ganon's siege of the island. Although the King immediately offered his aid, Gwonam explains that according to a prophecy, "only Link can defeat Ganon". Link is then transported to Koridai by Gwonam.

During Link's quest in the island, Gwonam reveals to him that Princess Zelda was kidnapped by Ganon and he has imprisoned her in his lair. Eventually, Link proceeds through Koridai, defeating Ganon's minions and retrieving an artifact known as The Book of Koridai, which is revealed to be enough to defeat Ganon. Link confronts Ganon, who attempts to recruit him with the promise of great power and the threat of death. Link defeats Ganon and imprisons him in the Book of Koridai before awakening the sleeping Zelda. Gwonam appears and congratulates Link on imprisoning Ganon. He shows the two a rapidly recovering Koridai and declares Link the island's hero. Although Zelda still refuses to kiss him as a reward, Link celebrates his success.

Geography

Koridai is a densely mountainous island. It features multiple mountain peaks that climb high above the territory and surrounding ocean. The mountainous landscape gives the island a hostile environment, which includes canyons, wastelands, active volcanoes, and waterfalls torrenting down the mountain sides, most prominently in Spearfish Falls. It also has a frozen tundra in the northwest where Nortinka and Serigon Caves are found. During Ganon's siege of Koridai,[1] several of the island's regions were conquered by his henchmen: Goronu, Harlequin, Militron, Glutko, and Lupay. These regions were turned into the Face of Evil, mountain peaks and structures with angry glares in the likenesses of Ganon's minions, which now serve as their bases.[2] Koridians were then enslaved in these areas and transformed into monsters.[3] Ganon also has his own Face of Evil, Ganon's Lair, which sits in the center of Koridai.

The island appears to not have any towns or villages. This is ether because of Ganon's recent siege or the islands' difficult landscape. However, there are some small settlements located across the island. These include a small fishing village along the coast of Crater Cove and a couple of fortresses, most notably Fortress Centrum. However these became inhabited by Ganon's forces following their take over. The island's only known store, Morshu's shop, is located in the Goronu region of the island.

Governance

The governance of Koridai is mostly unknown as no authoritative figures are ever encountered during Link's quest. It is possible that the island's Fortress Centrum was a base of military operation before it was eventually abandoned and captured during Ganon's siege. It could also be likely that Koridai is under control of another land such as Hyrule.

Economy

Similar to Hyrule and other lands, Koridai's main currency is the jewel-like Rupee, referred to instead as "Rubies". Unlike other lands however, the value of Rubies vary slightly differently in Koridai as their colors are swapped much similar to Gamelon; red is worth one, green is worth five, and blue is worth ten. Rubies are accepted at Morshu's shop in Goronu, but are also notably used to power many of the items and power ups that are founded on the island.

Population

Koridai is populated predominately by Hylian-like humans, who share the characteristic of having pointed ears. Unlike Gamelon, most of the island's population lives in caves, igloos, and hut's. During Link's quest, many Kordians have been captured and enslaved by Ganon's minions or have fled the areas, leaving many homes and settlements of the island deserted. However, a few Kordianis managed to avoid capture and now live in solitude such as Droolik who is all that remains in the Glutko area. Fairies are also known to inhabit the island in the region of Spearfish Falls.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Your Majesty, Ganon and his minions have seized the island of Koridai!" — Gwonam (The Faces of Evil)
  2. ↑ "These are the Faces of Evil. You must conquer each." — Gwonam (The Faces of Evil)
  3. ↑ "Koridai has fallen to Ganon and his evil friends! The gentle islanders are being transformed into blood-thirsty warriors." (The Faces of Evil manual, pg. 2)
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