Shedding Starlight

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The Land of Departure - What happened to the lost Keyblade Wielders? May 27, 2026

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An empty castle, an empty world, and its three heirs; the Land of Departure is a sacred haven with a haunted past. What are the secrets behind this place? What has been lost to time? What will happen now that Aqua holds ALL of it on her shoulders, granted from her mentor, Eraqus?

Our next episode: Ventus... 2! Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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Ventus and Vanitas - Did Ven's destiny belong to him? Mar 24, 2026

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A young boy ripped in two by his master; a violent beginning to a twisting story. Ventus and Vanitas are two beings derived from the same heart, one of pure light, and one of pure dark. But, was this fate specifically designed for Ventus? Could this separation have happened to anyone?

Thank you to Ren from Patreon for today's question!

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Terra feat. Eliseteria - The Corruption of Control Oct 06, 2025

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Our first of three tragedies, envied only by Shakespeare himself. Terra; a young man manipulated into hurting his father figure, and falling into the hands of the master who misguided him. We're joined by RPG streamer, Kingdom Hearts cosplayer, and MDA-nominee Eliseteria to discuss Terra and his story.

Thank you to Eduardo for your question on this episode, and to everyone else who submitted!

Our next episode: Ven and Vanitas. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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Worldbuilding III - Where do Keyblades originate? Sep 22, 2025

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The Ocean Between. Keyblades. The Lanes Between. The X-blade. The crossroads. The Keyblade War. Xehanort has always been a scholar; we've seen this since the first game in the series. Legends of the war over light have filled his head with ideas of a better world... is that what he's really after?

Thank you to Eduardo and Adrian for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Terra, with a special guest! Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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Master Xehanort - How many lives has he lived? Sep 15, 2025

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A chess master, manipulating the moving pieces in front of our eyes, ten years before Sora's story begins. Join us as we dive into Master Xehanort: who he was, who he is now, and why he's a more mysterious presence than ever.
Thank you to Chared, Weevil and Adrian for your questions on this episode!
Next episode: Worldbuilding III. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com
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Axel and Saix - Their forgotten past Aug 11, 2025

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Numbers 7 and 8. A mysterious agenda, a historied past, and a jealous friendship; there's more to these two than meets the eye. What were they after? What dragged them apart? Where did their loyalties really fall?

Thank you to Johan, Steven, and Adrian for your questions on this episode!

Next season: Birth By Sleep. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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Roxas II - How is Roxas tied to Ven? Aug 04, 2025

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As we continue to peel back the enigma of Roxas's existence, we find that each layer is more anomalous than the last. Who is this other boy, this "him," this "Ven?" And what do the Organization leaders, Xemnas and Xigbar, know about it?

Next episode: Axel and Saix. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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Xion - The devastation of true emotion Jul 28, 2025

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A puppet that became more human than the ones around her. A character so complex and nuanced that we needed to touch on topics of both sociology and mental illness to fully capture her essence. Xion. How did she come to be?
Thank you to Chared, Adrian, and Philip for your questions on this episode!
Next episode: Roxas II. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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Roxas's Year of Life - The power of identity Jul 21, 2025

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Welcome BACK to Million Dreams Award-winning podcast of Theory and Lore, Shedding Starlight, for our fourth season on Days. On this episode, we cover the events of all 358 days of Roxas and Xion's days in the Organization.

Next episode: Xion. Send your questions to sheddingstarlight@gmail.com

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