Ventus is a Dandelion

[Alpha Baymax]

If Ventus were anyone from the past my bets more on Master Gula or some sort of reincarnation perhaps. As for the whole Dandelion thing I've always speculated that the dandelions are what spawned the whole Keyblade warriors and their ceremonies like what we see in BBS. It's all open to interpretation at this point in time. It's possible Ventus is or was a Dandelion at some point in time it just seems rather unlikely to me. You present interesting perspectives with your points but it doesn't really all add up imho. Interesting ideas and speculation though.

I disagree, not only is there too much solid evidence that can be easily interpreted with Ventus being a Dandelion, but also, Nomura has confirmed that Ventus will be involved in series 2 of Unchained X. The reincarnation theory was originated by Geldaporn during a time when we seldom knew about the Forteller's personalities. Sure, things, elements and events are coincidentally linking the Fortellers with the current Keyblade heroes, but at this moment in time, they're nothing more than coincidences.

 

[Vasquez]

Just stop it, Nomura! You treat people's theories like they are just bottles on a shelf but there not!

 

[Ballad of Caius]

Just stop it, Nomura! You treat people's theories like they are just bottles on a shelf but there not!

lol good one

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But back on topic: with the KHUx anniversary artwork, it's now more possible for Ven to be a Dandelion.

...or not. In Nomura's interview, he said that Maleficent and Ventus will help unravel KHUx's involvement in KHIII, meaning that Maleficent and Ven are only actually present day characters being used to relate with those from the past (KHx era).

To Occam Razor what I said: Ven could, or could not be a Dandelion. He could be from the KHx era, or just be a present day Keyblade Wielder that somehow found himself with Skuld and Ephemera.

 

[Alpha Baymax]

In Nomura's interview, he said that Maleficent and Ventus will help unravel KHUx's involvement in KHIII, meaning that Maleficent and Ven are only actually present day characters being used to relate with those from the past (KHx era).

That's a smart way of looking at it. Maybe what Nomura meant was that, Ventus and Maleficent are the only characters within present Kingdom Hearts lore to have been directly involved with the X era in some capacity. Maybe, no other character in the Kingdom Hearts series who's present outside of the X era will be directly involved within the Kingdom Hearts X era.

 

[Ballad of Caius]

That's a smart way of looking at it. Maybe what Nomura meant was that, Ventus and Maleficent are the only characters within present Kingdom Hearts lore to have been directly involved with the X era in some capacity. Maybe, no other character in the Kingdom Hearts series who's present outside of the X era will be directly involved within the Kingdom Hearts X era.

Correct. Perhaps the only ones involved in whatever the term "Unchained" means from the present will be Ventus and Maleficent, while other present day characters may interact with Skuld and Ephemera in some other way. Also, if Skuld and Ephemera do somehow end up in present day Kingdom Hearts, maybe that could solve as foreshadowing for Luxu and the MoM to still be alive? Those two evaded the entire conflict.

 

[Luxu]

Correct. Perhaps the only ones involved in whatever the term "Unchained" means from the present will be Ventus and Maleficent, while other present day characters may interact with Skuld and Ephemera in some other way. Also, if Skuld and Ephemera do somehow end up in present day Kingdom Hearts, maybe that could solve as foreshadowing for Luxu and the MoM to still be alive? Those two evaded the entire conflict.

Wherever Skuld, Ephemera are the Player follows so that means they would make an appearance if they did...

As for if they don't make an appearance, Skuld and Ephemera could effect Sora if they are connected via heart. (Ex.Upon seeing the Keyblade Graveyard, Sora might become overwhelmed from a panicked Skuld and Ephemera)

As for Luxu and the MoM, Luxu is definitely dead and the MoM might be Sora.

 

[KH3HYPETRAIN]

I Think I figured out how ventus is a dandelion. In x's secret ending the player wakes up, thinking that the keyblade war was a dream. So if this happened to the player maybe that means it might of happened to all of the dandelions. Assuming ventus was a dandelion and this happened to him, he might of woke up in the land of departure. Then maybe master Eraqus found him wielding a keyblade and started training him with terra and Aqua. But ventus won't remember the keyblade war and here's why. Think of the title Birth by sleep. Maybe he went into a coma (sleeping) and was reborn (birth). Maybe that's what the title means. It could also be why he looks young in birth by sleep because he might not of aged in the coma. This could also be why he forgot about the keyblade war. Please feel free to give your feedback to this post.

 

[Muke]

I Think I figured out how ventus is a dandelion. In x's secret ending the player wakes up, thinking that the keyblade war was a dream. So if this happened to the player maybe that means it might of happened to all of the dandelions. Assuming ventus was a dandelion and this happened to him, he might of woke up in the land of departure. Then maybe master Eraqus found him wielding a keyblade and started training him with terra and Aqua. But ventus won't remember the keyblade war and here's why. Think of the title Birth by sleep. Maybe he went into a coma (sleeping) and was reborn (birth). Maybe that's what the title means. It could also be why he looks young in birth by sleep because he might not of aged in the coma. This could also be why he forgot about the keyblade war. Please feel free to give your feedback to this post.

If anything, he woke up where Xehanort found him, not Eraqus.

 

[KH3HYPETRAIN]

If anything, he woke up where Xehanort found him, not Eraqus.

Oh yeah my bad, i haven't played bbs for a while.

 

[Alpha Baymax]

Saw someone mention Ventus having shorter hair symbolizing being younger...pretty sure it's the opposite. Also good theory! Anything that expands onto Ventus's story makes me happy.

Ventus past was always a blank slate. Why did Master Eraqus not want Ventus to leave The Land of Departure? Why was Master Xehanort linking Ventus with the X-Blade? Where's Ventus home world? Why is Ventus' Dive to the Heart The Keyblade Graveyard? Making him originate from the X era can give plausible answers as to why these events occur as they are.

Correct. Perhaps the only ones involved in whatever the term "Unchained" means from the present will be Ventus and Maleficent, while other present day characters may interact with Skuld and Ephemera in some other way. Also, if Skuld and Ephemera do somehow end up in present day Kingdom Hearts, maybe that could solve as foreshadowing for Luxu and the MoM to still be alive? Those two evaded the entire conflict.

Couldn't put it better myself. And that's a good detail that you pointed out: The Master of Masters and Luxu avoiding the Keyblade War. Now the question remains, what does Ventus have to do with any of the Unchained X season 2 events happening in the first place?

 

[Ballad of Caius]

Couldn't put it better myself. And that's a good detail that you pointed out: The Master of Masters and Luxu avoiding the Keyblade War. Now the question remains, what does Ventus have to do with any of the Unchained X season 2 events happening in the first place?

Judging by Nomura's interview, and my personal take, it's possible Maleficent and Ventus will be present day KH characters being used as representatives of the present day KH cast to interact with KHx era characters. Granted, I find the Dandelion theory interesting, but up to this point, it's just a theory and Ventus being a present day character interacting with KHx era characters is more plausible than the theory.

 

[Xickin]

I don't have any evidence to prove this theory, but here it is: We (as players) are all experiencing Ventus' memories. We're all hooked up to the sleeping pods from KH2, linked to the book of prophecies, experiencing each chapter of his time as a wielder, it's why (as both a gameplay and story method) we can go back and forth in the book. It's why Maleficent is in our environment now, because she's found a book of prophecy and is interfering with our "training" as Ava said. Perhaps Ventus also lost his memories after the war, and it was an attempt to somehow bring them back through sheer mass of will from the other sleeping wielders.

 

[Ballad of Caius]

I don't have any evidence to prove this theory, but here it is: We (as players) are all experiencing Ventus' memories. We're all hooked up to the sleeping pods from KH2, linked to the book of prophecies, experiencing each chapter of his time as a wielder, it's why (as both a gameplay and story method) we can go back and forth in the book. It's why Maleficent is in our environment now, because she's found a book of prophecy and is interfering with our "training" as Ava said. Perhaps Ventus also lost his memories after the war, and it was an attempt to somehow bring them back through sheer mass of will from the other sleeping wielders.

Another theory suggests that the main character can have any form because Ventus fractured his heart and can't remember very well his past.

 

[catcake]

Another theory suggests that the main character can have any form because Ventus fractured his heart and can't remember very well his past.

Ven can't remember what he looked like... But he's pretty sure he had a fursuit and a huge pink afro with starshaped glasses and Mickey Mouse gloves though. The world was ending, but he was looking fabulous.

I can see that happening.

 

[Ballad of Caius]

Ven can't remember what he looked like... But he's pretty sure he had a fursuit and a huge pink afro with starshaped glasses and Mickey Mouse gloves though. The world was ending, but he was looking fabulous.

I can see that happening.

But remember: it's just a theory!
...A KH theory! xDD

Nonetheless, hopefully KHx BC and KHUx 2017 story updates clarify some matters!