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|related = [[Crater Cove]]<br>[[Firestone Lake]]<br>[[Fortress Centrum]]<br>[[Ganon's Lair]]<br>{{Term|TFoE|Glutko (Stage)|link}}<br>{{Term|TFoE|Goronu (Stage)|link}}<br>[[Harlequin Bazaar]]<br>{{Term|TFoE|Lupay (Stage)|link}}<br>{{Term|TFoE|Militron (Stage)|link}}<br>[[Nortinka]]<br>[[Serigon Caves]]<br>[[Shipwreck Cliff]]<br>[[Spearfish Falls]]
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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}}.
{{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}}.


==History==
==Description==
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.
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, 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. Koridians were then enslaved in these areas and transformed into monsters. Ganon also has his own Face of Evil, {{Term|TFoE|Ganon's Lair|link}}, which sits in the center of Koridai.


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.
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.


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>
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 (Stage)|link}} Stage.


==Governance==
{{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. 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.  
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.
 
==Economy==
{{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==
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.
 
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 {{Term|TFoE|Goronu (Stage)|link}} 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 {{Term|TFoE|Militron (Stage)|link}} 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.
 
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.
 
==Population==
[[File:Generic Koridians.jpg|left|thumb|A group of Koridians]]
'''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.
 
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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Revision as of 02:49, 29 September 2019

Non-Canon Information

Template:Infobox Place Koridai (pronounced /ˌkɒɹɨˈdaɪ/ korr-ih-DY)[1] is the island which serves as the setting for The Faces of Evil.

Description

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, 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. Koridians were then enslaved in these areas and transformed into monsters. Ganon also has his own Face of Evil, Ganon's Lair, 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 Crater Cove and a couple of fortresses, most notably Fortress Centrum. 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, Morshu's shop, is located in the Goronu Stage.

Koridai's treasure is the sacred Book of Koridai, which is kept in the Shrine of Koridai atop the summit of the Glutko (Stage) Stage.

Link travels with Gwonam 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 Princess Zelda and hid her in Koridai under a sleeping spell. 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.

References

  1. ↑ "Your Majesty, Ganon and his minions have seized the island of Koridai!" — Gwonam (The Faces of Evil)
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