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Elfilin
Artwork ofElfilin fromKirby and the Forgotten Land
Details
First appearanceKirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)
Latest appearanceKirby Air Riders (2025, reference)
Other appearance(s)Kirby's Dream Buffet (cameo)
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023, reference)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
RelatedFecto Forgo
Fecto Elfilis
SimilarElline
Mr. Star
Ribbon
Noir Dedede
Voice actor(s)Kurumi Mamiya
Theme music

30-second sample of Elfilin's theme.

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“A mystical new friend you met in a mysterious new world. You found Elfilin as he was trying to save the Waddle Dees from the Beast Pack. He seems happy to be Kirby's guide, sharing helpful advice to save the Waddle Dees and rebuild their town. Thanks, Elfilin!”
— Elfilin'sfigure description fromKirby and the Forgotten Land

Elfilin is a supporting character who appears inKirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, serving asKirby's primary companion. He is a small flying chinchilla-like creature capable of speech. Elfilin appears to be largely helpless at first, and is not keen on fighting, but he is later shown to have potent abilities, including the power to open wormholes throughAnother Dimension to connect distant worlds. Aside from that, his main role is to give Kirby (and the player by extension) advice and information on various things in thenew world and inWaddle Dee Town.

InKirby and the Forgotten Land and its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Elfilin joins Kirby after being rescued from aBeast Pack cage in the stagePoint of Arrival, hoping to help the pink puffball save all theWaddle Dees, who Elfilin had gotten to know before they were captured. Along the way, Kirby and Elfilin become fast friends, and are later separated whenKing Dedede kidnaps him and takes him toan abandoned laboratory atop a volcano. Later on, it is revealed that Elfilin was (unbeknownst to him) derived from a primordial life-form known to thenew world civilization as "Specimen ID-F86", who is kept in that laboratory and who seeks to be reunited with him to reform the ultimate life-form:Fecto Elfilis. When this eventually happens, Kirby has to fight this life-form and split Elfilin back out again, and then destroy the remaining life-form with Elfilin's help.

Etymology[edit]

The origin of Elfilin's name has not been concretely confirmed. It may be a corruption of his ID, "F87," as a result of splitting off of F86, or stem from "fill in" (relating to his relationship with F86). It is also an anagram for "Nil Life"; "Nil" is the Japanese name forVoid. The opening cutscene ofLab Discovera contains Morse code that spells "EFILLIN" when decoded; "Efillin" is "Nil Life" spelled backwards, and more similar to his Japanese name.[1] It also may be derived from "efilism", the extreme anarchist ideology that all life on Earth must be destroyed (this matches better with the philosophy ofFecto Elfilis, of whom Elfilin is a missing piece). In the Japanese, Chinese and Korean versions ofLeongar's figure description, it is revealed that his full name is "Fecto Elfilin".

Appearance[edit]

Elfilin is a small chinchilla-like creature with giant ears (the right one having a large missing section on the rim) and turquoise fur. His eyes are blue and appear to shimmer in the light. The large hole on the outer rim of Elfilin's right ear is reminiscent of the practice of ear punching, wherein laboratory mice have specific sections of their ears punched out in order for researchers to more easily identify them. Elfilin's ears were designed to look like the waxing and waning moon, which represents the idea that he's the broken piece ofa once-single entity.[2]

From behind, Elfilin is shaped like a chipped heart.[3] This might be a reference to his kind-hearted nature, and/or the fact that he "was born from a small, compassionate soul" ofFecto Elfilis.[4]

Personality[edit]

Kirby agreeing to help Elfilin rescue the Waddle Dees shortly after they meet.
“When I'm with you, Kirby, everything becomes an adventure!”
— Elfilin on theWorld Map inKirby and the Forgotten Land

Through his actions and dialogue, Elfilin is characterized as a kind and energetic, yet unassuming creature who only wishes to live in peace with the Waddle Dees in the new world. When the Waddle Dees are captured, Elfilin is eager to rescue them on his own, but decides to let Kirby take the lead once he offers to help. Despite being imbued with incredible power, Elfilin seems to be unaware of this until after merging and re-separating fromFecto Forgo; up to that point, he is largely helpless without Kirby's protection. Even after this, he states that his power is still weak, as he can only open and close a single portal toPopstar at a time.

Game appearances[edit]

Elfilin's video game appearances  
GameRoleNotes
Kirby and the Forgotten LandSupporting protagonist
Kirby's Dream BuffetCameoAppears as part of acostume for Kirby, and also appears on a coupleCharacter Treats. TheElfilin Cake stage is based on him.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land DeluxeReferenceAppears as a golden statue inMerry Magoland as a reward for completing 100 Missions, and his likeness appears in the form of twoDress-Up Masks.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed WorldSupporting protagonistReprises his role fromKirby and the Forgotten Land. Also plays a minor role in theStar-Crossed World story.
Kirby Air RidersReferenceAppears as aLicense Card Sticker. His likeness also appears in silhouette when thePaddock is seasonally decorated for Valentine's Day.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land[edit]

Kirby and Elfilin teaming up to defeatthe final boss at the end ofKirby and the Forgotten Land.

Elfilin makes his first appearance inKirby and the Forgotten Land, and is the very first that Kirby frees from one of theBeast Pack's cages in thePoint of Arrival stage. Once freed, Elfilin is eager to help Kirby free all of the capturedWaddle Dees, and so he accompanies Kirby on his adventure from then on. In stages, Elfilin may pipe up with some instructional dialogue, for instance, informing Kirby that he can keep hisCopy Ability while using aMouthful Mode if he keeps discarding his ability near a mouthful object. He will also make a remark when entering a new area on thenew world and give Kirby advice and expository dialogue, both on theWorld Map and inWaddle Dee Town. Elfilin is also present with Kirby when he is collectingfigures fromGotcha Machine Alley, eating food at theWaddle Dee Café, sleeping inKirby's House, or playingFlash Fishing.

Elfilin is critical to the story ofKirby and the Forgotten Land, since his capture and reabsorption into ID-F86 is the goal of the Beast Pack's leaderLeongar, who is being possessed by Fecto Forgo directly. When Kirby defeatsKing Dedede at the end ofWinter Horns, Dedede manages to sneak up from behind while Kirby is dancing and capture Elfilin for this purpose. When Kirby eventually catches up to them atLab Discovera, he does his best to fight off both Leongar and Fecto Forgo to save Elfilin, but he is absorbed anyways. The two beings combine together to form the final boss of the game:Fecto Elfilis. Kirby has to battle this ultimate life-form until they are weak enough to the point where Kirby can separate Elfilin from them usingDome Mouth. From there, Elfilin helps Kirby destroy Fecto Elfilis for good by powering up hisBig-Rig Mouth Mouthful Mode. Elfilin uses up the last of his power to stopPopstar from crashing into the new world, but is saved from this otherwise-sacrificial act off-screen byClawroline. He repays the favor to Clawroline by traveling with Kirby into theisolated isles of Forgo Dreams to recover the lostpieces of Leon's Soul and bring the lion back to life. Lastly, when Kirby defeatsChaos Elfilis in The Ultimate Cup Z at theColosseum, the last remnants of Fecto Forgo dissipate into a benign life force that reunites peaceably with Elfilin, ending the split for good.

In addition to appearing physically in the game's narrative, Elfilin also appears in the form of a handful of collectiblefigures.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

Elfilin as he appears inKirby's Dream Buffet.

Elfilin appears inKirby's Dream Buffet as a costume forKirby. Since Elfilin moves and blinks, it is safe to assume that it is the real Elfilin, and not a prop. In addition, aMinigame stagethemed after Elfilin is available to unlock upon reachingGourmet Rank 28. Elfilin also appears on a fewCharacter Treats.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

InKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Elfilin is referenced in a few different ways. InMerry Magoland, Kirby can earn twoDress-Up Masks based on Elfilin: one has a neutral expression, and the other is of him "smiling" (despite not having a visible mouth). The former is unlocked by reaching the end ofStamp Rally card No. 20, while the latter is obtained by completing 100Missions (this also unlocks a golden statue of Elfilin in the Magoland plaza). Wearing either mask causes the wearer's voice to be replaced by Elfilin's, using voice clips fromKirby and the Forgotten Land.

InMagolor's Tome Trackers, Elfilin appears as one of the possible designs on a tome's cover. Additionally, one of the missions for thissubgame attraction requires the player to win while wearing the Elfilin mask.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]

Elfilin returns inKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, reprising his role fromKirby and the Forgotten Land. If the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is installed while he is not captured, Elfilin appears in the opening cutscene ofStar-Crossed World alongside Kirby, watching as theStar of Darkness falls into the new world and causes theFallen-Star Volcano to emerge. After arriving on the volcano, he mentions that he is able to hear the voice of aStarry in his head, and is told by him that the Starries can stop the Star of Darkness from coming back to life, telling Kirby that they must save the Starries that landed all across the new world to achieve this goal. Elfilin's dialogue in this scene is replaced byAstronomer Waddle Dee if he is currently captured by King Dedede.

If he is present, Elfilin has new dialogue throughout Waddle Dee Town and the World Map during the events of Star-Crossed World, expressing his concern and desire to save all the Starries alongside the Waddle Dees.

AfterGenwel Meteonelfilis is defeated, Elfilin wakes up Kirby to show him the Starries re-sealing the Star of Darkness, before theorizing that his ability to hear the Starries might have come from the embrace of their light in the distant past. Additionally, after fully completing the game, Elfilin has new dialogue inKirby's House, recalling hearing a mysterious singing voice coming from the new world (most likelyNEICHEL's) while he was still part of Fecto Elfilis.

Kirby Air Riders[edit]

Elfilin'sLicense Card sticker inKirby Air Riders.

InKirby Air Riders, while Elfilin himself does not appear, aLicense Card Sticker depicting him can be purchased from theMiles Shop for 300Miles. Additionally, in thePaddock's Valentine's Day theme, Elfilin's sillhouette can be spotted among the heart stickers decorating the windows.[5]

Trivia[edit]

  • While Leongar refers to Elfilin as Fecto Forgo's "missing half" in his dialogue prior to his boss fight, this is not meant to be taken as Elfilin and Fecto Forgo being exact halves of one being; it is more accurately stated infigure descriptions that Elfilin is "a small, compassionate soul that hid behind greater, invasive ambitions", comparatively a much smaller part of the whole that makes up Fecto Elfilis. By comparison, the Japanese text uses the term 片割れ (kataware), which is a bit more ambiguous and can be translated as "one of a pair" or simply a "fragment" or "broken-off piece".
  • According to his description in thePerfect Support Guide, Elfilin only barely remembers his separation fromFecto Forgo and his time atLab Discovera.[6]
  • Elfilin represents the intelligence, reason, and conscience ofFecto Elfilis.[7] Because of this, he is a rough equivalent to thefrontal lobe, the area of the brain in charge of a person's impulse control, empathy, and executive functioning.[8]

Gallery[edit]

Main article:Elfilin/gallery
  • Alternate artwork from Kirby and the Forgotten Land
    Alternate artwork fromKirby and the Forgotten Land
  • Artwork of Elfilin and Bandana Waddle Dee on Car Mouth Kirby
    Artwork of Elfilin andBandana Waddle Dee onCar Mouth Kirby
  • Figure of Elfilin
    Figure of Elfilin
  • Artwork of Elfilin from tutorial dialogue windows (neutral)
    Artwork of Elfilin from tutorial dialogue windows (neutral)
  • Artwork of Elfilin from tutorial dialogue windows (happy)
    Artwork of Elfilin from tutorial dialogue windows (happy)
  • Artwork of Elfilin from tutorial dialogue windows (sad)
    Artwork of Elfilin from tutorial dialogue windows (sad)
  • Artwork from the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival
  • Artwork used for KIRBY Horoscope Collection merchandise series
    Artwork used for KIRBY Horoscope Collection merchandise series
  • Elfilin plush from "Hoshi no Kirby All Star Collection" merchandise series manufactured by San-ei
    Elfilin plush from "Hoshi no Kirby All Star Collection" merchandise series manufactured by San-ei
  • Kirby and Elfilin Plush from "A New Pupupu Lifestyle!" merchandise series
    Kirby and Elfilin Plush from "A New Pupupu Lifestyle!" merchandise series

Quotes[edit]

iconPotential obscure quotes from the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition might be missing, as it is currently impossible to check the game files to see if all of them are present.
Quotes from Elfilin inKirby and the Forgotten Land  

"Meeting Elfilin":

  • "Phew! You saved me! Thank you..."
  • "But what about those other guys, theWaddle Dees? They were all captured! And taken away!"
  • "We fought those beasts as hard as we could, but they kept coming back for more."
  • "I have to go save them. I have to!"
  • "What? You'll help me save everyone? That's great!"
  • "So...your name isKirby?"
  • "I'mElfilin! Nice to meet you!"

"The Fate of Two Worlds":

  • "Such incredible power! Whatever it's trying to do, it's going to be pretty bad..."
  • "What is it, Kirby?"
  • "Whoa! Is that..."
  • "Is that your home? That'sPlanet Popstar?!"
  • "Oh no! It's pulling Popstar through that huge vortex! It wants your world tocollide with this one!"
  • "We have to stop it! But how?!"

"No Night Is Eternal":

  • "Is this...Planet Popstar?!"
  • "Everything is being pulled in!"
  • "I need to close the connection between worlds..."
  • "even if it takes all the power I've got!"
  • "Hey, Kirby..."
  • "Thanks for everything."

Entering Waddle Dee Town after clearing Lab Discovera for the first time:

  • "Hey, look! Clawroline is visiting our town! She looks a bit upset... Hmm..."
  • "Ah! Are you thinking what I'm thinking, Kirby?"
  • "When things finally calmed down and the animals came to celebrate with us...Leongar was missing."
  • "I bet Clawroline has been looking for him..."
  • "She might have found something! We should ask her what's going on."

"Entering a Dream of Isolated Isles":

  • "Is this...another mysterious vortex?!"
  • "What? You sense Leongar somewhere in there?"

Entering Forgo Dreams for the first time:

  • "Oh my gosh..."
  • "This feeling! This is exactly how it felt when I was absorbed by my other half,Fecto Elfilis!"
  • "It's possible that, after that big battle, Leongar becametrapped in this strange place..."
  • "C'mon, Kirby! We have to check it out!"

Unlocking Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop:

  • "Ooh, look!Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop is open! Looks like a quick way to grab Copy Abilities..."
  • "I also heard the Waddle Dee inside knows a secret to growing stronger. Let's pay 'em a visit!"

    • Exiting Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop for the first time:

    • "When you're ready to explore some more, just hop on theWarp Star and fly to anew area!"

    Talking to Elfilin in Waddle Dee Town after rescuing a lot of Waddle Dees:

    • "When the Waddle Dees were first being captured, I thought I would end up all alone again..."
    • "But then I met you, Kirby. And you worked so hard to save everyone and rebuild this town..."
    • "Thank you, Kirby. Thank you so much!"

    Talking to Elfilin in Waddle Dee Town:

    • "The Waddle Dees work really hard. I can't believe they rebuilt this town so quickly!"
    • "The Waddle Dees told me they used to live in the same place as you! Did you know each other there?"
    • "..."
    • "Huh."
    • "So THAT'S how you all knew each other before you came here? I never would have guessed!"
    • "I bet that keeps things interesting. I'm kinda jealous!"

    Talking to Elfilin in Waddle Dee Town:

    • "Say... What do you think the Beast Pack wants the Waddle Dees for anyway?"
    • "I had just gotten to know all of them when the pack arrived and starting capturing everyone."
    • "We're far from the beasts' territory, so we thought building a town here would keep us safe..."
    • "Thank goodness you came along, Kirby!"

    Talking to Elfilin after clearing Lab Discovera for the first time:

    • "When I severed the connection between our two worlds, I used up all of my power. I blacked out..."
    • "But Clawroline found me. She kept me alive!"
    • "That's how I was able to see you again, Kirby. So...if she needs help, then I volunteer!"

    Talking to Elfilin next to Meta Knight's perch at the Colosseum:

    • "Have you wondered why the Beast Pack stopped attacking and left this town alone?"
    • "You certainly helped when you arrived, Kirby, but..."
    • "The Waddle Dees told me that Meta Knight has been fighting to protect the town all on his own!"
    • "He keeps watch day and night... He's even doing it right now from that perch up there!"
    • "Gosh, Meta Knight is so strong...and so cool!"

    Uncovering Present Codes in Waddle Dee Town:

    • "Something is written on this wall! Let's see... "FIRSTPASSWORD" Is this a hidden Present Code?"
    • "Ooh! There's a strange message in this pamphlet... "KIRBYSTORY" This must be the hidden Present Code!"
    • "Huh? There's something written here... "KIRBYTHEGOURMET" Is this a hidden Present Code?"
    • "Hey, look at this! There's a code hidden here... "BRAWLINGCOLOSSEUM" Is this a hidden Present Code?"
    • "Something is written on this wall... "THANKYOUMETAKNIGHT" Is this a hidden Present Code?"
    • "Hey Kirby! I think there's a Present Code back here! "THANKYOUKIRBY" Maybe it's a thank-you gift from the Waddle Dees?"

    Talking to Clawroline after entering Forgo Dreams for the first time:

    • "Sorry we disappeared on you, Clawroline!"
    • "The space through that tiny vortex is so weird! It's made from powerful psychic energy."
    • "I think I've been in that place before... It felt just like getting absorbed by my other half!"
    • "Leongar must be stuck in that mysterious space somewhere..."
    • "We'll keep looking for him in there, OK? Just hold on a little bit longer!"

    Talking to Clawroline on subsequent visits:

    • "Don't worry! I'm sure we'll find Leongar in there..."
    • "Once he returns, your pack will finally have its old leader back. Just hang on a bit longer!"

    Talking to Clawroline after clearing Forgo Dreams:

    • "I'm really glad we were able to bring back Leongar—oops, I mean Leon—and bring him back!"
    • "I haven't forgotten, y'know. When I used up all my powers to close the connection between worlds..."
    • "You saved me, Clawroline. You kept me alive and made sure I'd be able to see Kirby again!"
    • "You helped me when I needed it, and we helped you in return. Now we can all be friends together!"
    • "When we heard Leongar had gone missing, I wasn't sure what we should do..."
    • "I'm so glad we managed to save him!"
    • "Now that everyone is safe, I hope we can make all kinds of unforgettable memories together!"

    Talking to Elfilin next to the Waddle Live! Corner Stage:

    • "Wow! They built a corner stage! Looks like that band is named theDeedly Dees."
    • "Can we stop and listen? Maybe they'll play requests if we tossStar Coins into theirguitar case."

    After upgrading the Waddle Live! Corner Stage a second time:

    • "Oh my gosh! Look, Kirby! The Deedly Dees gave us aspecial figure to thank us for supporting them!"

    Collecting all the pieces of Leon's Soul in a given area of a Forgo Dreams stage:

    • "Looks like you alreadycollected all the pieces of Leon's Soul in this spot. Let's check the next area!"

    Talking to Elfilin in Kirby's House after clearing Lab Discovera:

    • "Look, Kirby! That photo was taken when the whole Beast Pack came to say hello."
    • "Let's make a bunch of unforgettable memories and fill this whole wall with photos!"

    Talking to Elfilin next to Kirby's House after losing health repeatedly in a stage:

    • "The Waddle Dees in town all chipped in and hadStar Coins delivered to your house, Kirby!"
    • "If you lose a whole lot of Star Coins during your adventure, the Waddle Dees will help you regainroughly half of the lost amount. They're so sweet!"

    Talking to Elfilin in Kirby's House repeatedly after clearing the game:

    • "Gosh, Kirby! I'm glad you like talking to me so much."
    • "Say...I never told you about what happened here before you arrived, did I?"
    • "In the past, all the animals of this world lived in peace and harmony—kinda like we are now!"
    • "I mean, we fought every now and then, but..."
    • "We all tried to share our food and work together. Things were really nice!"
    • "Then one day...a big, scary figure calling himself Leongar rose to power."
    • "Under his rule, everyone started going wild!"
    • "I got pretty scared, so I went into hiding for a long time...until the Waddle Dees started appearing!"
    • "They were lost and afraid, so I wanted to help them. We eventually decided a town would keep us safe!"
    • "The first few buildings had just gone up when the animals—now called the Beast Pack—found us."
    • "We fought as hard as we could, but in the end, the town was destroyed...and everyone got captured..."
    • "That's when you dropped in, Kirby!"
    • "Thank you so much for saving me back then. I'm so glad I met you..."
    • "I hope we can go on another adventure someday!"
    • "My power to create vortices isn't very strong, but I can open one to Planet Popstar anytime."
    • "So no matter what the future holds...I hope we'll always stay friends, Kirby!"

  • "C'mon, Kirby! Let's go save those poor, captured Waddle Dees!"
  • "Looks like the Waddle Dees have been hard at work! Wanna take a look around?"
  • "The Waddle Dees are returning! Things here are starting to pick up!"
  • "I wonder how the Waddle Dees we saved are doing... We should check up on 'em!"
  • "I wonder what the Waddle Dees are planning to rebuild next..."
  • "All of these movies look so interesting! I can't decide...so you pick!"
  • "Picked a movie yet, Kirby? We should find our seats soon...but quietly! Shhh!"
  • "There are so many movies playing here! Which one should we watch, Kirby?"
  • "Hey, Kirby! Come check this out!"
  • "So many Copy Abilities... Which one is your favorite, Kirby?"
  • "Have you picked which ability you want? It's hard to choose... There are so many!"
  • "Mr. Sandbag is in the next room. You can practice your moves on him!"
  • "There are so many different figures... Do you have a favorite, Kirby?"
  • "Gosh. Once you start collecting figures...it's hard to stop!"
  • "We still need to collect a few figures... Let's use a Gotcha Machine!"
  • "There must be aRare Stone waiting at the end of eachTreasure Road. Hmm..."
  • "Hey, Kirby! Where should we go next?"
  • "Adventures get me so excited...especially when I'm with you, Kirby!"
  • "When I'm with you, Kirby, everything becomes an adventure!"
  • "Looks like they finished anew building in town. Let's go take a look!"
  • "There are Present Codes hiding all over this town... Who could be writing them?"
  • "Hey, Kirby... Do we have any new Present Codes that we haven't used yet?"
  • "If you need to rest, a quick nap in this cute little house oughta perk you right up!" (in reference toKirby's House)
  • "Low on health? Kirby's House will always cover your needs...in a cozy blanket!" (in reference to Kirby's House)
  • "Gosh, Kirby. Your house sure is round...almost as round as you are!" (in reference to Kirby's House)
  • "You're low on health, Kirby... Maybe we should head back to town and rest up!"
  • "Your health looks a bit low, Kirby. Wanna rest up in your house?"
  • "If you take a nap in your bed, you'll recover all of your health."
  • "Look, Kirby! They have Maxim Tomatoes—your favorite! Should we get one to go?"
  • "Ooh, something in the café smells gooood! Wanna get some tea together, Kirby?" (in reference to theWaddle Dee Café)
  • "It's such a nice day... We should eat up on the second floor of the café!"
  • "If you keep doing amazing things, you might get enoughspecial photos to cover this whole wall!" (in reference to the wall in Kirby's House)
  • "Let's headback to town and hand over that newblueprint you just got!" (on the World Map after clearing a stage with its associatedblueprint)
  • "Hey, Kirby! I think one of your Copy Abilities is ready to beevolved!"
  • "If you wave at the Waddle Dees with↑, I bet they'll wave back. Let's say hi!"
  • "Ahhh. It's nice to be surrounded by all this greenery...right, Kirby?" (Natural Plains on the World Map)
  • "The ocean looks so beautiful! We should go for a swim while we're here." (Everbay Coast on the World Map)
  • "Whoa! It's an amusement park! There are so many rides here... I can't wait!" (Wondaria Remains on the World Map)
  • "Brrr! We're not gonna stay here too long, right? I might f-f-freeze..." (Winter Horns on the World Map)
  • "This place is just sand, sand, and more sand! I wonder how far it goes..." (Originull Wasteland on the World Map)
  • "Gosh! So much lava! If we don't keep moving, we might start to melt!" (Redgar Forbidden Lands on the World Map)
  • "Kirby... I'm scared... But we can't stop now. We have to keep going!" (Lab Discovera on the World Map)
  • "This place feels unstable. It's like we're inside someone's dream..." (Forgo Dreams on the World Map)
  • "This place feels like it's made from super-strong psychic energy... Let's be careful." (Forgo Dreams on the World Map)
  • "Whoa! I can hear the crowd cheering from all the way out here!" (in reference to the Colosseum)
  • "Whoooa, my gosh! You can see the whole town from up here!"
  • "Doesn't the wind feel great up here, Kirby?"
  • "Ooh! An item that will double your health! We can use that if a boss gives us trouble."
  • "Buy some Attack Boosts! They might help you win your Colosseum battles."
  • "They have an item to increase your speed! You'll zip-zoom through any stage with this!"
  • "The Waddle Dees are fishing... We should try some fishing too, don'tcha think?" (in reference to the Fishing Pond)
  • "One of the fish in this pond is so amazing, it's become a local legend... Let's catch it!" (in reference to the Fishing Pond)
  • "Tilt-and-Roll Kirby is so! Much! Fun! I like to make it tilt...then feel it tumble!" (in reference to the Game Parlor)
  • "People are beating Tilt-and-Roll Kirby in record times from all over the world!" (in reference to the Game Parlor)
  • "Know what I heard? I heard there are Present Codes hiding all over town!"
  • "I heard there's a Present Code hidden somewhere in town. Let's find it!"
  • "If you← at the Waddle Dees, they'll get excited with you!"
  • "Clawroline is in town! Do you think we should, um...check in with her? Maybe?"
  • "This band can play all kinds of music. We should make a request!" (in reference to the Waddle Live! Corner Stage)
  • "Looks like this band is taking requests! What should we ask them to play?" (in reference to the Waddle Live! Corner Stage)
  • "The band's guitar case is out. Maybe we can upgrade their stage even more!" (in reference to the Waddle Live! Corner Stage)
  • "This band is great! C'mon, let's keep our Star Coins flowing by holding downA!" (in reference to the Waddle Live! Corner Stage)
  • "Should we visit the Gotcha Machine alley? We might "gotch" the last ones we need!" (in reference to the Gotcha Machine Alley)
  • "Statues? Of us? Right in the middle of town?! Aww! I think I'm blushing..." (in reference to the Kirby and Elfilin statues in the plaza after rescuing all 300 Waddle Dees)
  • "I'm so glad to be safe with you again, Kirby. I want us to stay this close forever!"
  • "There's onlyone piece of Leon's Soul left to find here! But...where is it?" (entering a Forgo Dreams stage with all but one piece of Leon's Soul obtained)
  • "I think we got all the pieces of Leon's Soul in this area..."
  • "I'm not scared...'cause I've got you right by my side, Kirby! Right? Right!"
  • "I wonder if Leongar is OK back there... We've gotta find him, Kirby! Let's go!"
  • "Whoa! We have to stop Leongar! Here, Kirby—use this!" (at the start of theForgo Leon battle inForgo Land)
  • "Ooh! The Colosseum is hosting something called the Meta Knight Cup. Let's enter!" (after unlocking the Colosseum)
  • "You should enter the Colosseum battles! I wanna watch you test your skills!" (in reference to the Colosseum)
  • "The Ultimate Cup is underway! You should enter, Kirby. I know you can win!" (after unlocking The Ultimate Cup at the Colosseum)
  • "An intense tourney is underway at the Colosseum. I'm nervous, but...let's enter!" (after unlocking The Ultimate Cup Z at the Colosseum)
  • "There are so many pretty flowers out here in the plaza...and they're all in bloom!"
  • "Wow, this town is really coming together. There's so much to do here now!"
  • "Are you ready? Then let's get going! Adventure, here we come!"
  • "Let's bring that newblueprint back to theweapons shop in town!" (after returning to town with a new blueprint)
  • "Hey, isn't there areward waiting for us at the Colosseum? Let's goclaim it!"
  • "OK, Kirby! Hurry, hurry! Let's get out there and save some Waddle Dees!"
  • "King Dedede is visiting! Maybe he wants togive us something... Let's go check!"
  • "The café always looks so busy... Maybe we can help 'em out!"
  • "They say a legendary "Bling Blipper" lives in the fishing pond. Let's try to catch it!"
  • "Ooh! Ooh! Can we play a few rounds of Tilt-and-Roll Kirby? I bet we beat it today!"
  • "You saved all the Waddle Dees! Let's head back to town and celebrate with them!"
  • "The next boss might be tough... Should we head back to town and prepare first?"
  • "There must be<number> pieces of Leon's Soul hidden around here somewhere..."

    • Encountering a Mouthful Mode object after repeatedly dropping Kirby's ability to use them:

    • "Ooh! It looks like you can inhale this big object withoutdropping your current Copy Ability..."
    • "Approach the object, then pressB to give it a try!"

    Fighting a boss with Normal Kirby for a prolonged period of time without dealing any damage:

    • "See thestars that keep popping up? You can useB to inhale them, then spit 'em back out withB again!"
    • "If you don't have a Copy Ability handy, try to spit those stars back at the enemy. That'll show 'em!"


    • "If you need to rush back to town, you can just pressB on the World Map!"
    • "Hold downR while you tilt the control stick to move a bit faster!"
    • "To decorate your house with figures, just open up your collection with-..."
    • "Then select the figure you want, and press+ to display it!"

    Kirby's health bar is close to emptying:

    • "Watch out, Kirby! Your health is running low!Hold down X to use your stock item and heal up!"

    Kirby attempts to ignore a blueprint given after a boss fight:

    • "Whoa, hang on! You almost left ablueprint behind."
    • "Blueprints are important, so be sure tograb them."


    • "Hey, Kirby! Didn't you pick up ablueprint?"
    • "You should bring it toWaddle Dee's Weapons Shop to evolve the ability into something more powerful!"
    • "Hey, Kirby! I think the<ability name> ability you used in that last battle is ready to beevolved..."
    • "We canevolve that ability to be even stronger, then come back and use it to fight the boss!"
    • "Hey, Kirby!Evolved Copy Abilities areextra powerful, aren't they?"
    • "They all have unique qualities too. Try experimenting withdifferent abilities when you fight!"
    • "Don't forget about yourstock items, Kirby! Justhold down X to use them. It even works during battles!"
    • "If you have food saved as a stock item, you can use it torecover some health."
    • "Just stop by theWaddle Dee Café in town and grab a to-go order!"

    Quotes from Elfilin inKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World  

    "Song of the Starfall Children":

    • "Kirby..."
    • "I have a really bad feeling about this."
    • "Something horrifying may be unleashed on this world from inside there."
    • "I'm... I'm scared."
    • "Hm?"
    • "Oh! He says he's aStarry!"
    • "A mysterious voice just spoke inside my head."
    • "He... Yes, he says they are called Starries."
    • "He says that when they gather together, the Sealing Crystal will be restored."
    • "They can keep the Star of Darkness from coming back to life!"
    • "Kirby!"
    • "We've got to save the Starries."
    • "We need to guide them here and stop the Star of Darkness!"
    • "Kirby, let's hurry!"

    "The Planet's Cradle":

    • "Kirby!"
    • "Wake up, Kirby! The Starries! They're..."
    • "Look! They're gathering in the sky!"
    • "I have this strange feeling that I..."
    • "Was I wrapped in the embrace of the Starries' light in the distant past too?"
    • "That might be why I was able to hear their voices."
    • "I hope the Starries get to travel the universe and explore freely from now on."

    Talking to Elfilin after clearing Lab Discovera for the first time (assuming the Fallen-Star Volcano was visited at least once beforehand):

  • "Kirbyyy! I thought I might never see you again!"
  • "I've never been so glad to be wrong!"
  • "Now all we have to do is save theStarries and change them back to their original forms."
  • "We can do this, Kirby! Together!"

    • After clearing all 12 Starry Stages and rescuing at least 80 of the 120 Starries:

    • "All right! Enough Starries have gathered for the sealing! Let's head for thevolcanic island!"
    • "We still haveStarries to save!"

    Entering Waddle Dee Town after clearing the Star-Crossed World story:

    • "I'm so glad the Starries returned to their original forms and got to go back to space!"
    • "I'm sure they're traveling through some distant corner of the universe now."
    • "I heard their voices from the sky as they left. They said...thank you!"
    • "There's no telling what might happen when a giant meteor falls from the sky."
    • "But of course, once again, all eyes were on you as you saved the day, Kirby!"
    • "We still haveStarries to save!" (not all 120 Starries were saved)
    • "I want to rescue them and reunite them with their friends." (not all 120 Starries were saved)
    • "Let's scour the world and find them all, Kirby!" (not all 120 Starries were saved)
    • "Not only that but yousaved all the Starries who fell all over the world. That's amazing! And that's the Kirby we know and love." (all 120 Starries were saved)
    • "Also, I've been wondering about Leongar's whereabouts. I'm sure you have too." (if Forgo Dreams was entered for the first time)
    • "I bet we'll find him if we make our way through theIsolated Isles. I want to save him as soon as we can!" (if Forgo Dreams was entered for the first time)

    Talking to Elfilin in Kirby's House repeatedly after clearing the Star-Crossed World story:

    • "Kirby, I remembered something during our recent adventures—something about myself from when I was trapped inside Elfilis."
    • "A while ago, I heard a mysterious song coming from this planet. Elfilis was drawn to it too."
    • "The singer's voice sounded kind and full of hope, but there was also some sadness to the music."
    • "It had a profound effect on me."
    • "There was something so mysterious about that voice traversing time and space..."
    • "I want to know that singer, to meet them someday."
    • "Speaking of voices, after the Starries flew away, I heard the voices again in my mind."
    • "'We're OK now," they said. "Thank you, Kirby and Elfilin!'"
    • "It feels to me like they really are OK as they travel through space. And thank goodness for that!"
    • "Meteonelfilis may be wrapped in crystal, but his power is still terrifying. But if we traverse space with the Starries and our hearts connect..."
    • "I'm sure we can befriend him when he awakens again."
    • "You're thinking the same thing, aren't you, Kirby?"
    • "Ha! Just imagine having a friend like that. How amazing would that be? One can dream, I suppose."
    • "I'm sure that even Meteonelfilis has some kindness in his heart."
    • "Just as I'm sure the Starries will be fine friends."
    • "Stars for friends...What a wonderful idea. I do want to see them again."
    • "When the time comes, let's hop aboard a star and go on a trip with them...Kirby of the stars!"

  • "What a shocker! Meteors falling from the sky? That's scary." (in reference to the Fallen-Star Volcano)
  • "That's a big meteor... I'm scared." (in reference to the Fallen-Star Volcano)
  • "TheStar of Darkness will resurrect if we don't do something. We have to find the Starries, Kirby!" (after unlocking Meteor Shower's Arrival)
  • "I want to save all the Waddle Dees and all the Starries. I bet you do too."
  • "If wesave a lot of Starries, we should be able to return the Sealing Crystal to its original state."
  • "I'm sensing a terrifying presence on this island... Shake it off, Elfilin. We have to go!" (in reference to the Fallen-Star Volcano)
  • "We have to save moreStarries. Let's keep going, Kirby!"
  • "Do you want to try the drawing hosted by Astronomer Waddle Dee? You might get a new figure!" (in reference to Astronomer Waddle Dee's Gotcha Machines)
  • "We can finally complete the crystal. Looks like we'll make it in time to seal up the Star of Darkness."
  • "Looks like a lot of Starries have gathered! Let's head to thevolcanic island and see what happens!"
  • "The Star of Darkness has come back to life! Kirby, we have to do something!"
  • "The Ultimate Cup Z EX... Impressive name for a tournament. Want to give it a try?" (after unlocking The Ultimate Cup Z EX at the Colosseum)

    • Names in other languages[edit]

    Elfilin[edit]

    LanguageNameMeaning
    Japaneseエフィリン
    Efirin    		Efillin
    EnglishElfilinSee#Etymology
    Traditional Chinese艾菲靈
    Àifēilíng    		Transliteration of the Japanese name
    • The character 靈/灵 is also derived from 精靈/精灵 (jīnglíng, elf).
    Simplified Chinese艾菲灵
    Àifēilíng
    DutchElfilin-
    FrenchElfilin-
    GermanElfilin-
    ItalianElfilin-
    Korean에피린
    Epirin    		Efillin
    PortugueseElfilin-
    RussianЭльфилин[9]
    El'filin    		Elfilin
    SpanishElfilin-


    Fecto Elfilin[edit]

    LanguageNameMeaning
    Japaneseフェクト・エフィリン
    fekuto efirin    		Fecto Efillin
    Traditional Chinese菲克特·艾菲靈
    Fēikètè Àifēilíng    		Fect Efillin
    Simplified Chinese菲克特·艾菲灵
    Fēikètè Àifēilíng
    Korean펙트 에피린
    pekteu epirin    		Fect Efillin


    References

    1. ↑Video decoding the Morse code in Lab Discovera's opening
    2. ↑Concept art comments,Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide p. 356
    3. ↑Shinya Kumazaki,Nintendo DREAM June 2022 interview (translation by Gigi)
    4. ↑"The Elfilin we first met was born from a small, compassionate soul that hid behind greater, invasive ambitions. Without a soul to temper its power, the creature's spatial-teleportation ability ran amok, opening mysterious vortices left and right. Now that they're whole again, they're already planning their next invasion..."--Fecto Elfilisfigure flavor text
    5. ↑https://x.com/KirbyAirRiderJP/status/2022151248359882861?s=20
    6. ↑「本人の記憶にはほとんど残っていないが、ID-F86の中に残されていた小さな博愛の心が分離して生まれた存在で、かつて研究者たちには"ID-F87"と呼ばれていた。」--Character Guide description,Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide p. 356
    7. ↑--Fecto Forgo's Character Guide description,Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide p.359
    8. ↑Frontal lobe: what it is, function, location & damage, Cleveland Clinic
    9. ↑Nintendo Russia -Kirby and the Forgotten Land (archive)
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    Characters of theKirby video game series (ordered by first game appearance)
    Kirby's Dream Land
    Kirby's Adventure
    Kirby's Dream Course
    Kirby's Dream Land 2
    Kirby Super Star
    Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)
    Kirby's Dream Land 3
    Ado •ChuChu •Mine •Nago •Nyupun •Pick •Pitch •Pitch Mama •Shiro •Zero
    Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)
    Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
    Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
    Kirby: Canvas Curse
    Kirby: Squeak Squad
    Kirby Super Star Ultra
    Kirby's Epic Yarn
    Kirby Mass Attack
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land
    Kirby: Triple Deluxe
    Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
    Kirby: Planet Robobot
    Kirby Battle Royale
    Kirby Star Allies
    Super Kirby Clash
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2
    Edition + Star-Crossed World
    Kirby Air Riders
    Other recurringbosses (at least 3 appearances)
    Recurringmid-bosses (at least 3 appearances)
    v • d • e
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
    Characters
    Both
    Kirby •Bandana Waddle Dee •King Dedede •Elfilin •Beast Pack (Leongar •Clawroline •Gorimondo •Sillydillo) •Waddle Dees •Meta Knight •Fecto Forgo •Morpho Knight •NEICHEL

    Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
    Starries
    Waddle Dee Town residents
    Copy Abilities (Evolved Abilities)
    Mouthful Modes
    Both
    Arch Mouth •Big-Rig Mouth •Car Mouth •Coaster Mouth •Cone Mouth •Dome Mouth •Light-Bulb Mouth •Pipe Mouth •Ring Mouth •Scissor-Lift Mouth •Stairs Mouth •Storage Mouth •Vending Mouth •Water-Balloon Mouth

    Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
    Gear Mouth •Sign Mouth •Spring Mouth
    Regularenemies and obstacles
    Mid-bosses
    Both
    Fleurina •Wild Bonkers •Wild Edge •Wild Frosty

    Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
    Galactal
    Bosses
    Levels andStages
    Natural Plains
    Point of Arrival •Downtown Grassland •Through the Tunnel •Rocky Rollin' Road •A Trip to Alivel Mall •The Brawl at the Mall

    Everbay Coast
    Abandoned Beach •Concrete Isles •Scale the Cement Summit •Fast-Flowing Waterworks •The Tropical Terror

    Wondaria Remains
    Welcome to Wondaria •Circuit Speedway •Invasion at the House of Horrors •The Wondaria Dream Parade •Danger under the Big Top

    Winter Horns
    Northeast Frost Street •Metro on Ice •Windy, Freezing Seas •The Battle of Blizzard Bridge •An Unexpected Beast King

    Originull Wasteland
    The Wastes Where Life Began •Searching the Oasis •Alivel Mall (Staff Side) •Moonlight Canyon •Collector in the Sleepless Valley

    Redgar Forbidden Lands
    Enter the Fiery Forbidden Lands •Conquer the Inferno Road •Burning, Churning Power Plant •Gathering of the Beast Council •The Beast Pack's Final Stand •In the Presence of the King

    Lab Discovera
    Treasure Road stages
    Natural Plains
    Pop Shots! A Vending Adventure •Burst and Rise! A Path Full of Pipes •Throw and Catch! Treasure Collecting •Triple Strike! Bowling for Switches •Fast and Fiery! Race to the Cannon •Freeze and Fling! Skating on Ice •Ready, Aim, Fire! Distant Targets

    Everbay Coast
    Sweet Success! Invincible Rampage •Step It Up! Moving the Stairs •Hammer Road! Hit the Stakes •Dig and Destroy! Drill Trial •Up and Over! Across Spike Road •Light 'Em Up! Lantern Switches •Slash and Slice! Sword Trial •Fling, Twirl, Return! Hit the Switches

    Wondaria Remains
    With Gusto! Turn the Windmills •Roll and Jump! Pipe-Ramp Path •Roll On! Needle Road •Line 'Em Up! Toss and Return •Toss 'Em! Hit the Bomb Blocks •Swirl and Twirl! Turn the Windmills •Whack Attack! Hammer Trial •Burn over the Belts! Conveyor Dash •Slash Wisely! Rope-Cutting Quiz

    Winter Horns
    Shine and Seek! Into the Ghost Maze •Slash! Meta Knight Sword Trial •Cast a Line! Chain Bomb Trial •Dig and Dash! Path of Fences •Triple Strike! Over Freezing Water •Sliding Road! High-Speed Skating •Roll Up and Throw! Clutter Needle Trial •Long Shots! Noble Ranger Trial •Stop Time! Slow-World Scramble •Speed and Swerve! Conveyor Circuit

    Originull Wasteland
    Stretch and Collect! Scissor-Lift Road •Wash 'Em Away! Slippery Parade •Slash and Slice! Gigant Sword Trial •Dig and Explore! Maze of Fences •Revolve and Aim! Tower of Targets •Smack to the Top! Hit the Nails •Freezing Fight! Frosty Ice Trial •Melt and Glide! Race to the Cannon •Rush and Roll! Falling Needle Road •Off the Wall! Ricochet Switches

    Redgar Forbidden Lands
    Kirby's Inhale Showdown •Collection Laps! Circling Circuit •Seek the Switches! Homing Bomb Hunt •Dig and Duck! Runaway Parade •Freeze and Find! Magma Skating •Shoot and Scoot! Conveyor Targets •Whirl 'Em Away! Storm Tornado Trial •Whack Attack! Wild Hammer Trial •Pierce the Floor! Up-and-Down Tower •Gust for Glory! Ring-Boating Rush •Kirby, the Master of Mouthfuls! •Attack! Masked Hammer Trial •Slash! Morpho Knight Sword Trial
    Forgo Dreams stages
    Star-Crossed World Starry Stages
    Waddle Dee Town
    Sub-Games
    Items and objects
    Extra