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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 the island which serves as the setting for {{TFoE}}.
{{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 the island which serves as the setting for {{TFoE}}.


==Description==
== 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. 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 {{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 {{Term|TFoE|Face of Evil|plural|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.
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 {{Term|TFoE|Face of Evil|plural|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 is home to a few small settlements. 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. Several islanders have managed to evade capture and taken refuge in small houses and caves scattered across the island. The island's only known store, {{Term|TFoE|Morshu|link}}'s shop, is located in the {{Term|TFoE|Goronu (Stage)|link}} Stage.
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.


Koridai's treasure is the sacred {{Term|TFoE|Book of Koridai|link}}, which is kept in the {{Term|TFoE|Shrine of Koridai|link}} atop the summit of the {{Term|TFoE|Glutko|link}} Stage.
== 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]].


{{Term|Series|Link|link}} travels with {{Term|TFoE|Gwonam|link}} to Koridai when news breaks of Ganon's take over. Together the pair journey to the Faces of Evil and confront his minions. Eventually Link and Gwonam realize that Ganon kidnapped {{Term|Series|Princess Zelda|link}} and hid her in Koridai under 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> After defeating Ganon's minions and reclaiming the Faces of Evil, Link travels to Ganon's Lair and defeats him with the Book of Koridai. He afterwards locates Zelda in the final room and wakes her up. Koridai is then said to return to peace once more.<ref>{{Cite|Look, already Koridai is returning to harmony! The birds are singing! Isn't it beautiful?|Gwonam|TFoE}}</ref>
== 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.


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== 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.{{Ref}}


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Revision as of 23:29, 25 October 2021

Koridai (pronounced /ˌkɒɹɨˈdaɪ/ 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. 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.==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)