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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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+|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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-}}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.
+}}{{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.
-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]]s'''==
-There are a total of 39 [[Power Moon]]s and 1 [[Multi Moon]] in this kingdom. [[Power Moon]]s in this kingdom are yellow.
-==='''Normal [[Power Moon]]s'''===
-There are a total of 16 normal [[Power Moon]]s, and 1 [[Multi Moon]]. [[Mario]] will need to collect 5 [[Power Moon]]s to power up the [[Odyssey]].
+== Concept ==
-*'''01: Our First Power Moon:''' The first [[Power Moon]] earned in the game. Simply [[Capture]] the first [[Chain Chomp]], and crash it into the pillar near it. This will break a rock, revealing the [[Power Moon]].
+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.
-*'''03: Chomp Through the Rocks:''' Once at the part where there are two [[Chain Chomp]]s and a [[Big Chain Chomp]], break a rock hidden in a wall near one of the [[Chain Chomp]]s. This will reveal the [[Power Moon]].
+==Brochure details==
-*'''04: Behind the Waterfall:''' This [[Power Moon]] is found in the only 2D section of the main map. Near the top will be an opening to your left. Go through this opening, and you'll find the [[Power Moon]].
+====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.''
-*'''05: On Top of the Rubble:''' At the start, go to your right and you'll find the [[Power Moon]] in plain sight over some rocks.
+====Nature in Balance====
-*'''06: Treasure of the Waterfall Basin:''' After crossing the bridge you unlock for completing the first [[Power Moon]], drop down to your left to find a little cave with a treasure chest. Inside this treasure chest is the [[Power Moon]].
+''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.''
-*'''07: Above a High Cliff:''' Use the second [[Chain Chomp]] to destroy a rock near it. This rock will reveal a [[Warp Pipe]], which will lead you to the [[Power Moon]].
+====The Ancient Wall====
-*'''08: Across the Floating Isles:''' After defeating [[Madame Broode]], there will be some floating platforms near where you fought her. Carefully jump across these platforms to reach the [[Power Moon]].
+''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====
-*'''09: Cascade Kingdom Timer Challenge 1:''' Near the first [[Chain Chomp]] will be a scarecrow. Throw [[Cappy]] at the scarecrow to activate the Timer Challenge, in which you'll have to jump across moving platforms over a waterfall. After a few jumps, you'll reach the [[Power Moon]].
+''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.''
-*'''10: Cascade Kingdom Timer Challenge 2:''' After defeating [[Madame Broode]], there will be a scarecrow beside a rock staircase. Put [[Cappy]] on this scarecrow to reveal a giant staircase, with the [[Power Moon]] at the end.
+====An Old, Odd Structure====
-*'''11: Good Morning, Captain Toad!:''' After defeating [[Madame Broode]], go to a ledge beside where you fought her. Then, fall off the ledge you're on onto another ledge, where [[Captain Toad]] will stand and give you a [[Power Moon]].
+''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====
-*'''12: Dinosaur Nest: Big Cleanup!:''' At the same place as [[Power Moon]] 07: Above a High Cliff, there will be a hat door hidden on a ledge beside it. Once inside the hat door, you'll be in a dark room with a [[T-Rex]] and a lot of [[Burrbo]]s. [[Capture]] the [[T-Rex]], then defeat every [[Burrbo]] to unlock this [[Power Moon]].
+''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====
-*'''13: Dinosaur Nest: Running Wild!:''' In the same room as the last [[Power Moon]] (12: Dinosaur Nest: Big Cleanup), [[Capture]] the [[T-Rex]], then fall onto a hidden ledge beside where you found the [[T-Rex]]. On this ledge will be a bunch of rocks, and when you successfully destroy all of these rocks, you'll be awarded a [[Power Moon]].
+# ''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]] ==
-*'''14: Nice Shot with the Chain Chomp!:''' Near the Stone Bridge [[Midway Point|Checkpoint]], go to a hidden [[Warp Pipe]] hidden to the left of the [[Midway Point|Checkpoint]]. This will lead you to a room with multiple [[Chain Chomp]]s and poisonous water. There are three little sections, where you must hit [[Chain Chomp]]s off of each other in order to hit a button. Once you're done hitting all three buttons, the [[Power Moon]] will reveal itself.
+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.
-*'''15: Very Nice Shot with the Chain Chomp!:''' Once you're finished [[Power Moon]] 14: Nice Shot with the Chain Chomp!, instead of going through the [[Warp Pipe]], go to a hidden section on the right wall and do the same thing you've done for the last [[Power Moon|Moon]]. This will reveal the [[Power Moon]].
+==Power Moons==
-*'''16: Past the Chasm Lifts:''' Near the Stone Bridge [[Midway Point|Checkpoint]], there will be a hat door. This hat door will bring you to a room with 2D sections and 3D sections. Once you at the end, you'll be awarded with the [[Power Moon]].
+{{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.
-*'''17: Hidden Chasm Passage:''' In the same room as [[Power Moon]] 16: Past the Chasm Lifts, before you enter the second 2D section, jump down onto a ledge under it to find another 2D section. In this section, use the [[Koopa Troopa]]'s [[Koopa Shell|Shell]] to break a [[Brick Block]] blocking the [[Power Moon]].
-===='''[[Multi Moon]]s'''====
-*'''02: Multi Moon Atop the Falls:''' The first [[Multi Moon]] of the game. Obtained after defeating [[Madame Broode]] atop the mountain.
-==='''Post Game [[Power Moon]]s'''===
-There are a total of 23 post game [[Power Moon]]s, making the overall total 39 [[Power Moon]]s.
-===='''Normal Post Game [[Power Moon]]s'''====
-*'''18: Secret Path to Fossil Falls!:''' In order to get this [[Power Moon]], you must find the hidden painting in the [[Snow Kingdom]]. In the [[Snow Kingdom]], [[Capture]] a [[Ty-Foo]] in the beginning area, then fly to a wooden block near an icy wall. Blow this block, then use it to reach the painting. This will lead you to a floating island in the sky, where you'll find this [[Power Moon]].
-*'''19: A Tourist in the Cascade Kingdom:''' This [[Power Moon]] is very complicated, bringing you to many different kingdoms. First, you're going to go to the [[Sand Kingdom]], and at the very start, talk to the [[Tostarenan]] beside the taxi and the [[New Donker]]. Then, you'll have to go to the [[Metro Kingdom]], where the [[Tostarenan]] will be at the very start of the city. Talk to him again. Then, finally, go to the Cascade Kingdom, where you'll find him, and when you talk to him, he'll give you a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''20: Rolling Rock by the Falls:''' Cross the bridge you made in the first [[Power Moon]], then kick some rocks where the [[Odyssey]] used to be. After breaking a specific rock, you'll be awarded with a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''21: Peach in the Cascade Kingdom:''' Climb up the mountain, and when you reach the massive triceratops skeleton, go near it and find [[Princess Peach|Peach]]. Talk to her, and you'll get a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''22: Cascade Kingdom Regular Cup:''' For this [[Power Moon]], simply talk to the [[Koopa Troopa]] at the start, then beat the race against the other [[Koopa Troopa|Koopas]].
-*'''23: Caveman Cave-Fan:''' Go to the [[Crazy Cap|Crazy Cap Store]], and talk to the [[Bonneter]] with the purple hat. Then, buy the [[Caveman Headwear]] and the [[Caveman Outfit]] for 15 [[Regional Coin]]s total. Then, go to where you fought [[Madame Broode]], and talk to the [[Bonneter]] there. He'll reward you with a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''24: Shopping in Fossil Falls:''' Simply buy this [[Power Moon]] from the [[Crazy Cap|Crazy Cap Store]] for 100 [[Coin]]s. You can buy multiple of these
-*'''25: Sphynx Traveling to the Waterfall:''' At the beginning of the kingdom, [[Capture]] some [[Binocular]]s, then look up at an [[Airship]] in the sky. This [[Airship]] will then shoot out a [[Power Moon]] for you to collect.
-===='''[[Moon Rock]] [[Power Moon]]s'''====
-*'''26: Bottom of the Waterfall Basin:''' Under the bridge that you made in the first [[Power Moon]], there will be a glow. [[Ground Pound (move)|Ground Pound]] this glow to reveal the [[Power Moon]].
-*'''27: Just a Hat, Skip, and a Jump:''' Near the Stone Bridge [[Midway Point|Checkpoint]], there will be some hat platforms. Go across these, and at the end, there will be a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''28: Treasure Under the Cliff:''' Near the Stone Bridge [[Midway Point|Checkpoint]], there will be a stone staircase. Climb up it, then some hat platforms, then do a backflip to get this [[Power Moon]].
-*'''29: Next to the Stone Arch:''' Near the Fossil Falls Heights [[Midway Point|Checkpoint]], there will be a little grass bridge. Jump off the left of it, and there will be a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''30: Guarded by a Colossal Fossil:''' Go to the triceratops skeleton, then throw [[Cappy]] onto it's front horn. After a little bit, a [[Power Moon]] will appear.
-*'''31: Under the Old Electrical Pole:''' [[Capture]] the [[T-Rex]], then go all the way back to the [[Odyssey]]. Then, knock down the electrical pole that you used to go from the [[Cap Kingdom]] to here, and [[Ground Pound (move)|Ground Pound]] where the pole used to be. This will reveal a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''32: Under the Ground:''' [[Capture]] the [[T-Rex]], then smash the rocks beside it. Under one of these rocks will be a glow. [[Ground Pound (move)|Ground Pound]] this glow to reveal a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''33: Inside the Busted Fossil:''' Near the Fossil Falls Heights [[Midway Point|Checkpoint]], there will be a rock beside a [[Spark Pylon]]. [[Capture]] a [[Chain Chomp]], and crash it into this rock to reveal a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''34: Caught Hopping at the Waterfall!:''' At the beginning of the kingdom, catch the [[Rabbit]] with the top hat that's running around. This will grant you a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''35: Taking Notes: Hurry Upward:''' In the only 2D section of the main world, tough the big rainbow music note. This will reveal other little music notes, and when you collect all the little notes, you'll be rewarded with a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''36: Cascade Kingdom Master Cup:''' Once again, talk to the [[Koopa Troopa]] at the start of the kingdom. This will lead you to a harder race than last time, and finishing it will reward you with another [[Power Moon]].
-*'''37: Across the Mysterious Clouds:''' Beside the Stone Bridge [[Midway Point|Checkpoint]], there will be a new grey [[Warp Pipe]]. Enter it, then complete the obstacle course.
-*'''38: Atop a Wall Among the Clouds:''' In the same room as [[Power Moon]] 37: Across the Mysterious Clouds. Go through the obstacle course, then, when you see the first and only [[Question Block]], jump above it to reveal a [[Hidden Block]]. Use this [[Hidden Block]] to get on top of the wall, and complete a hidden little obstacle course. At the end of the hidden obstacle course will be a [[Power Moon]].
-*'''39: Across the Gusty Bridges:''' Go into a grey [[Warp Pipe]] where the [[Odyssey]] used to be. This will lead you to an obstacle course, and at the end of it, there will be the [[Power Moon]].
-*'''40: Flying Far Away from Gusty Bridges:''' This [[Power Moon]] is in the same room as [[Power Moon]] 39: Across the Gusty Bridges. After activating the second switch, use the wind to activate a switch on a wall beside it. This will bring down a bridge, which will lead you to another puzzle where you must throw [[Cappy]] at the right time so he hits a switch which will activate the [[Power Moon]].
 ==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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