Terra

A young Keyblade wielder who trained in the Land of Departure

One of the Keyblade wielders and one of the protagonists with immense power. As Master Eraqus's apprentice, he trains and grows while battling the darkness in his heart.

Quotes

  • Don't fear the power of darkness. Fear the weakness of your heart.
  • For the comrades I want to protect, I will become strong.
  • Even if swallowed by darkness, my heart won't break.
  • Face your own heart squarely.
  • To become a Keyblade Master—that's my dream.

Trivia

  • One of the three protagonists in 'BbS,' treated as the power type.
  • Completely released the darkness in his heart, leading to his body being possessed by Xehanort.
  • His will resides in his armor, continuing to exist in another dimension as the 'Lingering Will.'
  • Possesses exclusive Command Styles: 'Fatal Mode,' 'Rock Breaker,' 'Dark Impulse.'
  • His strongest Shotlock technique is 'Ultima Cannon.'
  • Initial Keyblade is 'Earthshaker'; ultimately equips 'Gaia Bane.'

Alternate names

Terra Lingering Will

Tags

Kingdom Hearts Keyblade Wielder Birth by Sleep Battle with Darkness Eraqus's Apprentice Lingering Will Sora's Ally Ventus Aqua

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young man with brown hair and a calm demeanor. He wears armor and wields a Keyblade. His armored form also appears as the 'Lingering Will,' with a cape.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Brown hair
  • Armored form (as Lingering Will)
  • Armor with cape
Iconic items
  • Earthshaker
  • Gaia Bane
  • Chaos Ripper
  • Dark Bite
  • Ultima Weapon
  • Keyblade

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sense of Justice
Detailed personality
He has a calm demeanor and is serious and honest. Internally, he possesses a strong sense of justice and a passionate heart, but he also has a very pure side that makes him easily deceived. He seeks power due to his strong desire to protect his comrades and friends.
Keywords
  • Sense of Justice
  • Pure
  • Hot-blooded
  • Honest
  • Loyal to Friends
  • Competitive
Talents
  • Keyblade Talent
  • Control of Darkness Power
  • Manifestation of Immense Power
Skills
  • Keyblade Combat
  • Magic Usage
  • Utilization of Darkness Power
Motivation
To become a Keyblade Master and protect comrades and loved ones. To control the darkness in his own heart and obtain true power.

History

Backstory
Disciple of Master Eraqus, a Keyblade wielder who trained in the Land of Departure. Along with his best friends Aqua and Ventus, he aims to become a Keyblade Master but fails the exam due to struggles with the darkness in his heart. He succumbs to the power of darkness and has his body possessed by Master Xehanort, but his will lingers in his armor as the 'Lingering Will.' While wavering between darkness and light, he regains his heart with the help of his friends and continues his journey.
Debut date
December 22, 2006
Work title
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Media type
Game

Failure of the Keyblade Master Exam

Significant event
Failure of the Keyblade Master Exam
Description
During a mock battle with Aqua, the power of darkness nearly manifested, causing him to fail the exam.

Master Xehanort's Body Possession

Significant event
Master Xehanort's Body Possession
Description
He completely released the darkness in his heart, allowing his body to be possessed and becoming Terra-Xehanort.

Existence as the Lingering Will

Significant event
Existence as the Lingering Will
Description
After losing his body, his will resides in the armor and remains lingering in another dimension.

Revival in Kingdom Hearts III

Significant event
Revival in Kingdom Hearts III
Description
Regains his heart and departs for the Realm of Darkness with Ven and Aqua to save Sora.

Relationships

Aqua

Best friend

Aims to become a Keyblade Master together, but worries about Terra's darkness and admonishes him.

Ventus

Best friend

Best friend and comrade training together under their master.

Master Eraqus

Mentor

Terra's master, concerned about his susceptibility to being ensnared by darkness.

Master Xehanort

Rival

Arch-enemy who manipulates Terra after he is consumed by the power of darkness.

Sora

Ally

Engages in battle in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix.

Keyblade Wielders

Keyblade Wielders: unknown

Media appearances

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

Game / Supporting

2006

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Game / Protagonist

2010

Kingdom Hearts coded

Game / Supporting

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage

Game / Supporting

Kingdom Hearts III

Game / Supporting

2019

Voice cast and creators

Ryotaro Okiayu

Voice actor
Ryotaro Okiayu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Main Japanese Versions

Jason Dohring

Voice actor
Jason Dohring
Language
English
Version or series
Main North American Versions

Tetsuya Nomura

Creator name
Tetsuya Nomura
Role
Original author

Related goods

Terra Figure

Item name
Terra Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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