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{{quote|And a promise is a promise. I owe you a trip to my home. A trip to…Halcandra! Halcandra exists in [[Another Dimension|another dimension]]. It's SUPER far away, but the [[Lor Starcutter|Lor]] can fly us there in the blink of an eye!|[[Magolor]], ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''}} | {{quote|And a promise is a promise. I owe you a trip to my home. A trip to…Halcandra! Halcandra exists in [[Another Dimension|another dimension]]. It's SUPER far away, but the [[Lor Starcutter|Lor]] can fly us there in the blink of an eye!|[[Magolor]], ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''}} | ||
'''Halcandra''' is a world featured in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' | '''Halcandra''' is a world featured in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' where [[Magolor]] and [[Landia]] both reside. Halcandra was once home to a powerful race of beings, the [[List of rumors of ancient civilizations in the Kirby series|ancients]], who apparently constructed many of the artifacts seen throughout the ''Kirby'' series, and initially tasked Landia to guard the [[Lor Starcutter]] and the [[Master Crown]] in the deepest depths of the Haldera Volcano before disappearing. Magolor claims to hail from Halcandra, but later reveals that this was a lie, and he instead visited the planet due to being interested in its technology and relics. | ||
When Kirby and co. visit it, the world can be described as in poor condition and appears to consist of primarily [[Dangerous Dinner|volcanic-type land]], though a [[Egg Engines|large mechanical scrapyard]] can also be found there. It | When Kirby and co. visit it, the world can be described as in poor condition and appears to consist of primarily [[Dangerous Dinner|volcanic-type land]], though a [[Egg Engines|large mechanical scrapyard]] can also be found there. It lies in a dimension separate from [[Popstar]], though this is hardly an issue for the Lor, which can cross through dimensions when in working order. Its position relative to any other worlds in the ''Kirby'' series is unknown. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
[[File:KRtDL Halcandle Dee.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The [[Halcandle Dee]], a common enemy found in Halcandra.]] | [[File:KRtDL Halcandle Dee.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The [[Halcandle Dee]], a common enemy found in Halcandra.]] | ||
The world of Halcandra consists of two primary areas. They are [[Egg Engines]], a mostly abandoned industrial park with many robotic entities and hazards, and [[Dangerous Dinner]], the hottest and most treacherous volcanic area on the planet, | The world of Halcandra consists of two primary areas. They are [[Egg Engines]], a mostly abandoned industrial park with many robotic entities and hazards, and [[Dangerous Dinner]], the hottest and most treacherous volcanic area on the planet. The most prominent landmark of Halcandra is Haldera Volcano, a large active volcano where Landia stands guard. Pools of water do exist on Halcandra, as do reservoirs and waterways, but they only appear to exist underground. | ||
Halcandra's denizens are largely the same as the ones in [[Popstar]], though many have altered appearances to make them more robotic, implying a higher technological level of development. Much like in Popstar, their only purpose seems to be guarding the sites that Kirby and his friends traverse through, with the mysterious [[Metal General]] of the [[Egg Engines]] stage being the most prudent example. | Halcandra's denizens are largely the same as the ones in [[Popstar]], though many have altered appearances to make them more robotic, implying a higher technological level of development. Much like in Popstar, their only purpose seems to be guarding the sites that Kirby and his friends traverse through, with the mysterious [[Metal General]] of the [[Egg Engines]] stage being the most prudent example. | ||
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==In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''== | ==In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''== | ||
Following the return of the Lor's last missing piece, Magolor, Kirby and his pals entourage travel here from Popstar using the Lor's warp capabilities, but upon being spotted in the air by Landia, they're shot down once again. In response, Kirby and his friends set out to defeat the dragon, which is their primary goal in this world. Landia serves as the boss of [[Dangerous Dinner]] and seemingly completes the quest, but in a twist of events, it turns out that Magolor has been tricking the group the entire time. Ever since the beginning, he wanted the [[Master Crown]] to gain its limitless power, and excavated Lor from Haldera Volcano to take on the the four-headed beast, but failed and retreated to Popstar, starting the events of the game. After his monologue, he creates a portal that he goes through, and the heroes chase him down, leaving Halcandra. | Following the return of the Lor's last missing piece, Magolor, Kirby and his pals entourage travel here from Popstar using the Lor's warp capabilities, but upon being spotted in the air by Landia, they're shot down once again. In response, Kirby and his friends set out to defeat the dragon, which is their primary goal in this world. Landia serves as the boss of [[Dangerous Dinner]], and defeating him seemingly completes the quest, but in a twist of events, it turns out that Magolor has been tricking the group the entire time. Ever since the beginning, he wanted the [[Master Crown]] to gain its limitless power, and excavated Lor from Haldera Volcano to take on the the four-headed beast, but failed and retreated to Popstar, starting the events of the game. After his monologue, he creates a portal that he goes through, and the heroes chase him down, leaving Halcandra. | ||
==Levels== | ==Levels== | ||
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|[[File:KRtDL Egg Engines map screenshot.png|200px]]<br>{{center|'''[[Egg Engines]]'''}} | |[[File:KRtDL Egg Engines map screenshot.png|200px]]<br>{{center|'''[[Egg Engines]]'''}} | ||
|A ruined | |A ruined junkyard with a variety of factories all over the place. [[Metal General]] stands watch in this area, controlling all of the machinery with its AI. | ||
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|[[File:KRtDL Dangerous Dinner map screenshot.png|200px]]<br>{{center|'''[[Dangerous Dinner]]'''}} | |[[File:KRtDL Dangerous Dinner map screenshot.png|200px]]<br>{{center|'''[[Dangerous Dinner]]'''}} | ||
|A burning land that is guarded by Landia. | |A burning land that is guarded by Landia. Its most prominent landmark is Haldera Volcano, where Lor Starcutter and Master Crown are hidden. | ||
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| “ | And a promise is a promise. I owe you a trip to my home. A trip to…Halcandra! Halcandra exists in another dimension. It's SUPER far away, but the Lor can fly us there in the blink of an eye! | ” | — Magolor, Kirby's Return to Dream Land |
Halcandra is a world featured in Kirby's Return to Dream Land where Magolor and Landia both reside. Halcandra was once home to a powerful race of beings, the ancients, who apparently constructed many of the artifacts seen throughout the Kirby series, and initially tasked Landia to guard the Lor Starcutter and the Master Crown in the deepest depths of the Haldera Volcano before disappearing. Magolor claims to hail from Halcandra, but later reveals that this was a lie, and he instead visited the planet due to being interested in its technology and relics.
When Kirby and co. visit it, the world can be described as in poor condition and appears to consist of primarily volcanic-type land, though a large mechanical scrapyard can also be found there. It lies in a dimension separate from Popstar, though this is hardly an issue for the Lor, which can cross through dimensions when in working order. Its position relative to any other worlds in the Kirby series is unknown.
Geography
The world of Halcandra consists of two primary areas. They are Egg Engines, a mostly abandoned industrial park with many robotic entities and hazards, and Dangerous Dinner, the hottest and most treacherous volcanic area on the planet. The most prominent landmark of Halcandra is Haldera Volcano, a large active volcano where Landia stands guard. Pools of water do exist on Halcandra, as do reservoirs and waterways, but they only appear to exist underground.
Halcandra's denizens are largely the same as the ones in Popstar, though many have altered appearances to make them more robotic, implying a higher technological level of development. Much like in Popstar, their only purpose seems to be guarding the sites that Kirby and his friends traverse through, with the mysterious Metal General of the Egg Engines stage being the most prudent example.
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Following the return of the Lor's last missing piece, Magolor, Kirby and his pals entourage travel here from Popstar using the Lor's warp capabilities, but upon being spotted in the air by Landia, they're shot down once again. In response, Kirby and his friends set out to defeat the dragon, which is their primary goal in this world. Landia serves as the boss of Dangerous Dinner, and defeating him seemingly completes the quest, but in a twist of events, it turns out that Magolor has been tricking the group the entire time. Ever since the beginning, he wanted the Master Crown to gain its limitless power, and excavated Lor from Haldera Volcano to take on the the four-headed beast, but failed and retreated to Popstar, starting the events of the game. After his monologue, he creates a portal that he goes through, and the heroes chase him down, leaving Halcandra.
Levels
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A ruined junkyard with a variety of factories all over the place. Metal General stands watch in this area, controlling all of the machinery with its AI. |
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A burning land that is guarded by Landia. Its most prominent landmark is Haldera Volcano, where Lor Starcutter and Master Crown are hidden. |
Trivia
- The name Halcandra is another reference to the name of the developer of the game, HAL Laboratory. It may also be a reference to the naming scheme of planets in C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy novels, such as "Malacandra" (Mars). Additionally, the Japanese name—ハルカンドラ, Harukandora—is likely a pun on the Japanese word for "distant": 遥か, haruka.
Gallery
Scrapyards of Egg Engines
Inside of Haldera Volcano
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | 異世界ハルカンドラ Isekai Harukandora |
Other World Halcandra |
| German | Halcandra | - |
| Korean | 별세계 할캔드라 Byeolsegye Halkaendeura |
Other World Halcandra |
| Portuguese | Halcandra | - |
| Spanish | Halcandra | - |
