Orichalcum

Orichalcum (オリハルコン) is a material type available in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts II, and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Orichalcum materials contain the rarest of metals. In Kingdom Hearts II, the Orichalcum was redubbed as the "Orichalcum+", while the new material Orichal (オリハル) took the name "Orichalcum". Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix introduced the "Illusion" variations of the Orichalcum, dropped only by the Lingering Sentiment and Replica Data bosses.

Design
A basic Orichalcum is represented by a star-shaped, aqua-colored jewel. Its upper half is lined by five triangular spikes that alternate from large to small. Its lower half has two slanted spikes on either side and one diamond-shaped spike on its bottom. The center of the jewel is adorned by white sparkles. An Orichalcum+ is represented by a large, aqua-colored jewel. It is more snowflake-like in design that a basic Orichalcum. Its top half is lined by five triangular spikes that alternate from large to small in size. The two smaller spikes fork into three points at their tips, and all five spikes are connected by four thin bars. Its lower half is lined by four slanted spikes, two on each side of the jewel. One large, diamond-shaped spike is placed on its bottom, and there are white sparkles decorating the center of the jewel.

A Manifest Illusion is represented by a blue and cyan jewel. This jewel resembles two diamonds with concave edges stacked on top of each other. The lower diamond is slightly larger and has two spikes jutting from both of its upper sides. Two large, wing-like additives connected to the lower diamond's side corners. Both of these additives are angular and sport three "feathers".

A Lost Illusion is represented by a blue and cyan jewel. This jewel resembles two diamonds with concave edges stacked on top of each other. The lower diamond is slightly larger and has two spikes jutting from both of its upper sides. Two large, wing-like additives connected to the lower diamond's side corners. Both of these additives sport three "feathers", the topmost of which is twice as long as the others and has a pointed end, as opposed to the flat tips of the others. The base of the lower diamond is lined by four thin, conical spikes.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Orichalcum has a Mineral material structure and is light pink in color.

Orichalcum is a metal mentioned in numerous ancient writings, and was supposedly second-only to gold in value. An "illusion" is anything that appears to be something that it isn't, and Illusion materials are only dropped by the Organization XIII Replica Data and the Lingering Sentiment, none of which are the beings they seem to be. "Lost" reference the fact that the Organization XIII Replica Data bosses are copies of Organization members that have already faded away. "Manifest" may reflect the fact that the Lingering Sentiment was created by Terra's emotions manifesting in his discarded armor.

Kingdom Hearts

 * Orichalcum: Behemoth (20%), Invisible (1%)

In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Orichalcum is no longer available as a drop.

Kingdom Hearts II

 * Orichalcum: Bulky Vendor (10%/12%/16%/18%)

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

 * Manifest Illusion (現れた幻影): Lingering Sentiment
 * Lost Illusion (失われた幻影): Vexen's Absent Silhouette, Vexen's Replica Data, Lexaeus's Absent Silhouette, Lexaeus's Replica Data, Zexion's Absent Silhouette, Zexion's Replica Data, Marluxia's Absent Silhouette, Marluxia 's Replica Data, Larxene's Absent Silhouette, Larxene's Replica Data

Kingdom Hearts

 * Orichalcum: Complete the Muddy Path Torn Page; complete the Hercules Cup alone; rescue 72 puppies; win first two Jungle Slider courses; deliver the eighth Postcard; deliver the fifth Rare Nut to Owl; examine a pot at the Coliseum Gates after winning the Hades Cup; Yellow Trinity Mark at the Ship's Hold; White Trinity Mark at the Secret Waterway; White Trinity Mark at the Cavern of Hearts; White Trinity Mark at the Triton's Palace; chest at the Lotus Forest; chest at the Waterfall Cavern; chest at the Undersea Gorge; chest at the Clock Tower available at 1:00; chest at the Clock Tower available at 9:00; chest at the Lift Stop; chest at the Castle Gates; chest at the Great Crest.

In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Orichalcum can be purchased after Kairi's rescue for 5000 Munny at the Item Shop.

Kingdom Hearts II

 * Orichalcum: Obtain a total of 1000 materials; obtain 45 different materials types; chest at the Kanga's House; chest at The Spooky Cave; chest at the Throne Room; chest at the Ship Graveyard: Seadrift Keep; chest at the Underground Concourse; chest at the Tunnelway; chest at the Mansion: Library; chest at the Fragment Crossing; chest at the Nothing's Call; chest at the Naught's Skyway; chest at the Ruin and Creation's Passage.
 * Orichalcum+: Obtain all material types; complete the Starry Hill Torn Page; complete the "A New Day is Dawning" musical; win the Goddess of Fate Cup; chest at the Central Computer Mesa; chest at the Sunset Terrace; chest at The Brink of Despair.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

 * Orichalcum: Obtain 55 different materials types.
 * Manifest Illusion: Complete the "EDGE" puzzle; chest at Cavern of Remembrance: Depths; chest at Cavern of Remembrance: Mining Area; chest at Cavern of Remembrance: Engine Chamber.
 * Lost Illusion: Chest at Garden of Assemblage.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Manifest Illusions can be synthesized through Free Development once the Moogle reaches level 8, Superior Moogle. They are an upgrade of the Serenity Crystal recipe.
 * 1 Tranquil Crystal
 * 1 Remembrance Crystal
 * 9 Bright Crystal
 * 1 Serenity Gem

Kingdom Hearts
Orichalcum are used to synthesize the following items:
 * Three Stars (1 Orichalcum)
 * Power Up (2 Orichalcum)
 * Atlas Armlet (3 Orichalcum)

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Orichalcum are used to synthesize the following items:
 * Moogle Badge (3 Orichalcum)
 * Elixir (3 Orichalcum)
 * Defense Up (5 Orichalcum)
 * EXP Bracelet (8 Orichalcum)

Kingdom Hearts II
Orichalcum materials are used to synthesize the following items:
 * Petit Ribbon (1 Orichalcum)
 * Ribbon (1 Orichalcum)
 * Moon Amulet (3 Orichalcum)
 * Star Charm (3 Orichalcum)
 * Save the Queen (1 Orichalcum)
 * Save the Queen+ (1 Orichalcum)
 * Save the King (1 Orichalcum)
 * Save the King+ (1 Orichalcum)
 * Ultima Weapon (13 Orichalcum+, 1 Orichalcum)

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Orichalcum materials are used to synthesize the following items:
 * Draw Ring (1 Manifest Illusion)
 * Lucky Ring (1 Manifest Illusion)
 * Frozen Pride (1 Lost Illusion)
 * Frozen Pride+ (1 Lost Illusion)
 * Centurion (1 Lost Illusion)
 * Centurion+ (1 Lost Illusion)
 * Shade Archive (1 Manifest Illusion, 1 Lost Illusion)
 * Shade Archive+ (1 Manifest Illusion, 1 Lost Illusion)
 * Full Bloom (1 Manifest Illusion, 1 Lost Illusion)
 * Full Bloom+ (1 Manifest Illusion, 1 Lost Illusion)
 * Shock Charm (1 Lost Illusion)
 * Shock Charm+ (1 Lost Illusion)

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Orichalcum are used to synthesize the following items:
 * Extreme (1 Orichalcum)
 * Nothing To Fear (1 Orichalcum)
 * Space in Its Place (1 Orichalcum)
 * Flagging Winds (1 Orichalcum)
 * Ice Breaker (1 Orichalcum)
 * Down to Earth (1 Orichalcum)
 * Lose Your Illusion (1 Orichalcum)
 * Sighing of the Moon (1 Orichalcum)
 * Tears of Flame (1 Orichalcum)
 * Parting of Waters (1 Orichalcum)
 * Test of Time (1 Orichalcum)
 * Flowers Athirst (1 Orichalcum)
 * Stolen Thunder (1 Orichalcum)
 * Dying of the Light (1 Orichalcum)