To continue on with our trailer analysis series, let's take a look at the chess pieces Young Xehanort and Young Eraqus are using in the

 

Each piece seems to have a symbol on the top, which we noticed could correspond to characters in the Kingdom Hearts series, more specifically, the seven lights and the thirteen darknesses. Thanks to Tumblr user freeshooterxig, some of these symbols have been depicted with their corresponding characters:

 

We also noticed that there are duplicates of the "Ansem, Seeker of Darkness" pieces - one to represent Ansem, and the other to possibly represent his Guardian. Also, we found two "Vanitas" pieces, possibly signifying Vanitas and the Vanitas Remnant.

 

KH13 user, PrinceNoctis, gives his analysis:

 

Another interesting thing to note is which pieces eliminate each other. It's hard for us to tell, but one move that is certain is the "Sora" piece eliminating one of the "Ansem, Seeker of Darkness"/"Guardian" pieces. If you can make out any other eliminations, let us know!

 

We would just like to clarify that this is based purely on speculation. However, it seems too perfect in our eyes. So, what do you think of all of this? Can you depict any symbols we missed? Sound off in the comments below!

 

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I would love for Vanitas to come back in KH3. I hope we get to see what happens when he and Sora meet for the first time.

I would love for Vanitas to come back in KH3. I hope we get to see what happens when he and Sora meet for the first time.

Sora did see him on Dream Drop Distance

Edited in PrinceNoctis's analysis. I think we have some good stuff now!

Oh mur gurd I'm featured in an article! This is exciting

Oh mur gurd I'm featured in an article! This is exciting

 

Congrats! You did some nice work!

Ughhhh Luxord is my favorite org. Member. I'm glad that they will probably give him a bigger role than he had in KH2

Congrats! You did some nice work!

Thanks! I couldn't have done it without everyone who commented on this thread though. So, congrats to everyone!

Man, this is what I love about this site!  The fact that all of us unite under the Kingdom Hearts banner, and we all immerse ourselves in the intrigue of the fresh batch of news we get on Kingdom Hearts III!  I just read through this whole thread, and I thank those who were able to thoroughly close up on the chess pieces so we could see their shapes more closely!  This has all been a very amazing speculative ride, and I bet Nomura and the others are high-fiving each other, because they no doubt did this on purpose to make us all speculate! X3

 

Anyways, on what I think about the chess piece with the dice.  If it is Luxord, then it makes sense, because think about it.  In his profile, it is mentioned that he has mastery over time...and who knows? There has to be something there, and I'm pretty sure he was able to help in some way with the whole time travel scheme of things. And plus, his other name is The Gambler Of Fate.  Certainly a battle for the X-Blade would be the biggest, fateful gamble, now wouldn't it?

 

And as for the one that has the moon with a circle of spikes, that is most definitely Isa. And the possible Ansem pieces also make sense, since the "Guardian" piece is slightly higher positioned above Ansem's piece!

I must say something I found out a long time ago (I think it was said in TheGamersJoint in youtube) which is that Luxord is probably one of the 13 darknesses. There are several reasons that many people like Shigehiko have stated, but no one has stated this: At the World That Never Was, in KHII, you fight Xigbar, Luxord, Saïx and Xemnas. You get to fight three of the true organization members (Xigbar, Saïx and Xemnas), but then, why is Luxord there? This is the point, Luxord is probably one of the 13 Seekers of Darkness.

Plot twist: the final battle is a chess-game.

Edited June 19, 201510 yr by Connected

Plot twist: the final battle is a chess-game.

I'd be down for that. 

 

Any ideas on this piece? Vexen's shield comes to mind. But it seems a bit different from that. So, I'm not sure. 

 

 

**EDIT**

 

So, I found something that i forgot about. 

 

This is from Chain of Memories. My memory might be wrong on it. But isn't this Kairi's wayfinder that Namine transformed and Sora remembered it as "from Namine" or something? 

 

Now take a look at the star piece. 

 

 

It's the exact same star. In game the paopu fruit is smooth and doesn't have the lines. It doesn't really look like a wayfinder to me. So, could what we think represents Kairi, actually represent Namine? o.O or am I looking to far into this... There is that wayfinder on the other side... My brain hurts. 

Edited June 19, 201510 yr by Demyx.

Can someone get me a few pictures from the chess board and i'll try and help identify (sry i'm lazy), also do we have a list as to who we THINK are involved on both sides?

Can someone get me a few pictures from the chess board and i'll try and help identify (sry i'm lazy), also do we have a list as to who we THINK are involved on both sides?

Here you go:

 

look at Prince Noctis' comment on page 6, the one with 4 pictures

 

http://i.imgur.com/BriXYra.jpg

 

http://s794.photobucket.com/user/ShardofTruth/media/Other%20KH%20stuff/Chess%20Pieces%20KHIII.png.html

Okay, so first thoughts *i apologize if i've just recycled what other people have already established*:

Kinda strange, since there are 8 pieces but only 7 guardians of light, I think it's safe to say they're supposed to be

Sora, Riku, Kairi, Mickey, Ventus, Aqua, Terra. It would make sense, since it's the young trio and the original trio and throw in Mickey to appease Disney.

As for why there are 8 Hmm, could be representative of Terra's redemption? His piece and the unknown piece look very much similar, PrinceNoctis's theory could also be correct about the fact that Terra's Lingering Will comes in, as it seems to have good intention as it was fighting on in BbS.

 

13 Darknesses, hmm.. well it's down to assumption based off of photos i've seen:

1. MX 2. Isa/Saix 3. YMX  4. Luxord? Idk, he's mostly represented by cards. However, he did control the Gambler nobodies who used dice. (May also be a new character). 5. Ansem SoD 6. Ansem's Guardian (they are seen as seperate pieces, so I assume they take up 2 slots) 7. Vanitas 8. (Vanitas's piece appears again, possibly due to the Lingering Sentiment, kudos to Noctis again, may be similar to the Terra theory). 9. Nobody symbol, so likely to be Xemnas. 10. Leopardos Foreteller (kudos to Noctis AGAIN), the link Nomura was talking about between KHX/KH3?! 11. Braig/Xigbar 12. YX 13. Master Xehanort wanted Sora to be the 13th, right, and he failed, so this slot is supposed to be empty I think. Maybe we'll find out who takes it in KH3?!

 

Also, the two swords may possibly represent the X-blade?! Bear in mind, this is only a glimpse of the opening of KH3, it's definite that we'll find out more information soon and probably in-game.

Edited June 19, 201510 yr by DemyxIsBest

 

In the minute 2:09 of the trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaTjCvUZjck): Xehanort says:

 

"On that land shall darkness prevail and light expire" Right after that, he takes one of his pieces and defeat one of Terras."The future its already been written"

 

Now is when Eraqus intervenes: "Who says I can't chage it? And maybe light will prevail" The other Terra's piece is shown at Sora's side, while this one takes care of the guardian (which is speculated to be very related to Terra) "There is more light than meets the eye. You might be surprised!"

 

"Well I hope so" The trailer ends with Soras and Xehanorts pieces facing eachother.

 

Would this mean that Terra will be saved by Sora, and being one of the 7 light? I was against that before the trailer, but I changed my mind. Also, there is no representation of Lea, which was speculated to be one of the lights.

 

Ok, so I have a little bit more with this movement. So, Eraqus says: "Who's to say I can't change it?" Right after that, he takes Sora's piece and captures the piece of the Guardian. Could this have any relationship to this?

 

 

 

He will change it, using Sora.

What would Terra's Piece be?

Ok, so I have a little bit more with this movement. So, Eraqus says: "Who's to say I can't change it?" Right after that, he takes Sora's piece and captures the piece of the Guardian. Could this have any relationship to this?

 

 

 

He will change it, using Sora.

Unfortunately, I believe this scene was stated to be non-canon. Just to build hype. So basically, this scene is not going to happen.

Unfortunately, I believe this scene was stated to be non-canon. Just to build hype. So basically, this scene is not going to happen.

Even if it doesn't happen, the chess game is a representation of what will happen in KHIII, so they're showing that Sora's basicaly the one who will change that dark future that Xehanort tries to build fighting the 7 Guardians of Light, showing this through that Destiny Island video which represents that Sora is chosen by Eraqus to change that future (this is my opinion).

Luxord being really close to where Xehanort's main attacking force seems to be really weird. Could it be Xemnas' piece since he did have a similar attack that looked like that in DDD. 

 

Also, the piece that Eraqus took actually resembles Axel's chakrams a bit. I think that was taken by the Sora piece 

Unfortunately, I believe this scene was stated to be non-canon. Just to build hype. So basically, this scene is not going to happen.

The chess game scene? Of course it's going to happen. Nomura already confirmed it was the very first scene of the game and that it was going to be longer than what we saw.

Edited June 20, 201510 yr by PrinceNoctis

The chess game scene? Of course it's going to happen. Nomura already confirmed it was the very first scene of the game and that it was going to be longer than what we saw.

No, I'm talking about the first KH3 trailer when Sora picks up Master Eraqus' Keyblade.

No, I'm talking about the first KH3 trailer when Sora picks up Master Eraqus' Keyblade.

Oh that one! I totally agree. It's probably not going to be in the game.

Oh that one! I totally agree. It's probably not going to be in the game.

Yes it will. It is even in 2.5. It is possible in, after or before the intro.

Yes it will. It is even in 2.5. It is possible in, after or before the intro.

Sorry, but like I said earlier, it was stated that the trailer was just to build hype. It's not canon. It's in the 2.5 credits just to show what's next.

Edited June 20, 201510 yr by Master Eraqus

Yes it will. It is even in 2.5. It is possible in, after or before the intro.

 

Sorry, but like I said earlier, it was stated that the trailer was just to build hype. It's not canon. It's in the 2.5 credits just to show what's next.

^Exactly and it was the only KH3 footage they could put in 2.5 at the time since they had not released anything else (except the D23 gameplay).

Edited June 20, 201510 yr by PrinceNoctis

wouldnt it make more sense if eraqus took terra's piece away seeing as hes now in his "heart" and all that stuff to symbolise the fact that Terra isnt fully on xehanorts side - it makes sense that both Eraqus and MX would have a terra piece seeing as he's in theory split between light and dark...would also make sense imo if MX had Aqua's piece seeing as shes in the ROD?

 

as for the two guardians thing could it not be symbolic of ansemSOD and Terranort(hes a separate entity to YX?)