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The Cascade Kingdom (滝の国 Taki no Kuni^?, , lit. Waterfall Country), known as The Land of Waterfalls and Natural Treasures is the second kingdom that appears in Super Mario Odyssey. It is a vast realm in the form of upside down triceratops' skull. Its most notable city is Fossil Falls, which serves as the kingdom's main playable area in the game.

The kingdom is notable for being primarily inhabited is unknown. The primary currency of the Cascade Kingdom are purple Stone Disc, however they also accept regular gold Coins much like all kingdoms.

Concept

To give the impression that there was going to be a magnificent adventure, Fossil Falls was designed with impressive elements such as a spreading blue sky, a huge waterfall, and a T-Rex.The main differences between the concept art and the final design lie in the sleeping T-Rex wearing a red top hat and the presence of pterasaurs flying in the sky.

Brochure details

A Tall Drink of Water

There are many waterfalls in the Cascade Kingdom, but the area known as Fossil Falls is a special one.

There are few sights in nature as grand as the millions of gallons of water pouring every second out of this giant triceratops skeleton.

Nature in Balance

The stone spire standing near the great falls has miraculously remained balanced upright in this position, presumably for eons.

Of particular interest are the cubes of unknown material embedded in the stone. There cubes are the reason for the common theory that the spire somehow fell from the sky. While this theory is difficult to prove, it is equally hard to doubt when looking at this miraculous stone structure.

The Ancient Wall

No ordinary cliff face, this structure was carved out painstakingly over many long years by people unknown. The wall is composed mainly of fossils, and evidence suggests it has been broken many times, causing some to suggest that something is buried inside. Visitors are encouraged to explore the mysteries surrounding the Great Barrier, if they dare.

The Prehistoric Tyrant

The biggest draw for tourists to this area is that dinosaurs still live here. Many people willingly put themselves at considerable risk for a glimpse of the ancient "terrible lizards."

T-Rex, most terrible of all dinosaurs, can pulverize a boulder with a single blow. On the other hand, most people don't realize how much time they spend napping.

An Old, Odd Structure

No one knows how a Bonneton-style structure got buried here. Bonneters travel often, so they may have lived here in the past. It is a helpful landmark if you get lost, though.

Natural Patterns: The Fossil

If you look closely at the stone walls, you will notice fossils mixed in. Think of it as nature's mosaic, and remember it always.

Three Keys to the Kingdom

Experience the glory of nature with the eye-popping Great Falls.
See dinosaurs, prehistoric rulers of a bygone age.
Find treasures of the past, tucked away everywhere you look.

Painting

There are two paintings in this kingdom. At the right side of the bridge near the Odyssey, there is a small cave with some regional coins that can be accessed by swimming to it. Inside, there is a painting that leads to the Island in the Sky at Bowser's Kingdom that can be only entered after completing the main game.

The other painting is located at the Island in the Sky, which can only be accessed from a painting in the Seaside Kingdom or the Snow Kingdom.

Power Moons

Main article: Fossil Falls

There are a total of 42 Power Moons (39 regular Power Moons and 1 Multi Moon) in the Cascade Kingdom. After the player defeats Bowser in the Moon Kingdom, 4 more Power Moons become available to collect. The Moon Rock moons will also be available, and add 15 additional Power Moons to be accessible.

Enemies

Chain Chomps
Big Chain Chomps
Burrbos
T-Rexes
Micro Goombas
Goombas (in 2D segments)
Koopa Troopas (in 2D segments)
Madame Broode and Chain Chompikins (boss)

Trivia

Thematically, the Cascade Kingdom may have potentially been influenced by the 1990 science fiction novel Jurassic Park. Similar to the Cascade Kingdom, the novel takes places on a lush, Latin American island inhabited by dinosaurs. The T-Rex's design is reminiscent of the Tyrannosaurus rex from the film adaptation of Jurassic Park, rather than to what the animal might have actually looked like.

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 |name= Cascade Kingdom
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+|caption= The glory of Nature.
 |located= Neighbouring Island Kingdom of the [[Cap Kingdom]] and [[Sand Kingdom]].
 |inhabitants = [[Captain Toad]]<br/>[[Talkatoo]]<br/>[[Roving Racers]] (''after completing the game'')
 |first= ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
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+}}{{Nihongo|The '''Cascade Kingdom'''|滝の国|Taki no Kuni|, lit. '''Waterfall Country'''}}, known as '''The Land of Waterfalls and Natural Treasures''' is the second kingdom that appears in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is a vast realm in the form of upside down triceratops' skull. Its most notable city is [[Fossil Falls]], which serves as the kingdom's main playable area in the game.
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-The {{Nihongo|'''Cascade Kingdom'''滝の国|Taki no Kuni|lit. '''Waterfall Country'''}}, known as ''The Land of Waterfalls and Natural Treasures'' is the second kingdom that appears in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is a vast realm in the form of upside down triceratops' skull. Its most notable city is [[Fossil Falls]], which serves as the kingdom's main playable area in the game.
-The kingdom is notable for being primarily inhabited is unknown. The primary currency of the Cascade Kingdom are purple [[Regional Coin|Stone Disc]], however they also accept regular gold coins much like all kingdoms.
+The kingdom is notable for being primarily inhabited is unknown. The primary currency of the Cascade Kingdom are purple [[Regional Coin|Stone Disc]], however they also accept regular gold [[Coin]]s much like all kingdoms.
-==[[Power Moon]] locations==
-Mario will need to collect 5 Power Moons to power up the Odyssey.
-*'''01: Our First Power Moon:''' The first Power Moon earned in the game.
-*'''03: Chomp Through the Rocks:'''
-*'''04: Behind the Waterfall:''' Found behind a waterfall in an 8-bit section located along the mountainside nearby.
-*'''05: On Top of the Rubble:''' Found on top of some rubble.
-*'''06: Treasure of the Waterfall Basin:'''
-*'''07: Above a High Cliff:'''
-*'''08: Across the Floating Isles:''' Obtained by jumping across some platforms on the north-western side of the kingdom.
-*'''09: Cascade Kingdom Timer Challenge 1:'''
-*'''10: Cascade Kingdom Timer Challenge 2:'''
-*'''11: Good Morning, Captain Toad!:'''
-*'''12: Dinosaur Nest: Big Cleanup!:'''
-*'''13: Dinosaur Nest: Running Wild!:'''
-*'''14: Nice Shot with the Chain Chomp!:'''
-*'''15:Very Nice Shot with the Chain Chomp!:'''
-*'''16: Past the Chasm Lifts:''' Obtained by reaching the end of an 8-bit section along the mountainside nearby.
-*'''17: Hidden Chasm Passage:'''
-*'''20: Rolling Rolling by the Falls:'''
-*'''24: Shopping in Fossil Falls:'''
-*'''Caught Hopping at the Waterfall!''': Obtained by capturing a [[Rabbit]]
-*Found under the rock platform with the exit pipe in the "Past the Chasm Lifts" Moon section.
-*Obtained by capturing a scarecrow in the north-western section of the kingdom and triple jumping up the blocks that appear.
+== Concept ==
-===[[Multi Moon]] Locations===
+To give the impression that there was going to be a magnificent adventure, Fossil Falls was designed with impressive elements such as a spreading blue sky, a huge waterfall, and a T-Rex.The main differences between the concept art and the final design lie in the sleeping T-Rex wearing a red top hat and the presence of pterasaurs flying in the sky.
-*'''02: Multi Moon Atop the Falls''':  Obtained after defeating [[Madame Broode]].
+==Brochure details==
+====A Tall Drink of Water====
+''There are many waterfalls in the Cascade Kingdom, but the area known as [[Fossil Falls]] is a special one.''
+''There are few sights in nature as grand as the millions of gallons of water pouring every second out of this giant triceratops skeleton.''
+====Nature in Balance====
+''The stone spire standing near the great falls has miraculously remained balanced upright in this position, presumably for eons.''
+''Of particular interest are the cubes of unknown material embedded in the stone. There cubes are the reason for the common theory that the spire somehow fell from the sky. While this theory is difficult to prove, it is equally hard to doubt when looking at this miraculous stone structure.''
+====The Ancient Wall====
+''No ordinary cliff face, this structure was carved out painstakingly over many long years by people unknown. The wall is composed mainly of fossils, and evidence suggests it has been broken many times, causing some to suggest that something is buried inside. Visitors are encouraged to explore the mysteries surrounding the Great Barrier, if they dare.''
+====The Prehistoric Tyrant====
+''The biggest draw for tourists to this area is that dinosaurs still live here. Many people willingly put themselves at considerable risk for a glimpse of the ancient "terrible lizards."''
+''[[T-Rex]], most terrible of all dinosaurs, can pulverize a boulder with a single blow. On the other hand, most people don't realize how much time they spend napping.''
+====An Old, Odd Structure====
+''No one knows how a [[Bonneton]]-style structure got buried here. [[Bonneter]]s travel often, so they may have lived here in the past. It is a helpful landmark if you get lost, though.''
+====Natural Patterns: The Fossil====
+''If you look closely at the stone walls, you will notice fossils mixed in. Think of it as nature's mosaic, and remember it always.''
+====Three Keys to the Kingdom====
+# ''Experience the glory of nature with the eye-popping Great Falls.''
+# ''See dinosaurs, prehistoric rulers of a bygone age.''
+# ''Find treasures of the past, tucked away everywhere you look.''
+== [[Painting]] ==
+There are two paintings in this kingdom. At the right side of the bridge near the Odyssey, there is a small cave with some regional coins that can be accessed by swimming to it. Inside, there is a painting that leads to the Island in the Sky at Bowser's Kingdom that can be only entered after completing the main game.
+The other painting is located at the Island in the Sky, which can only be accessed from a painting in the Seaside Kingdom or the Snow Kingdom.
+==Power Moons==
+{{main|Fossil Falls}}
+There are a total of 42 [[Power Moon]]s (39 regular Power Moons and 1 [[Multi Moon]]) in the Cascade Kingdom. After the player defeats Bowser in the [[Moon Kingdom]], 4 more Power Moons become available to collect. The [[Moon Rock]] moons will also be available, and add 15 additional Power Moons to be accessible.
 ==Enemies==
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 ==Trivia==
+*Thematically, the Cascade Kingdom may have potentially been influenced by the 1990 science fiction novel ''[[wikipedia:Jurassic Park (novel)|Jurassic Park]]''. Similar to the Cascade Kingdom, the novel takes places on a lush, Latin American island inhabited by dinosaurs. The [[T-Rex]]'s design is reminiscent of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' from the [[wikipedia:Jurassic Park (film)|film adaptation]] of ''Jurassic Park'', rather than to what the animal might have actually looked like.
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