Cephiro (セフィーロ, Sefīro) is the primary setting of Magic Knight Rayearth. It is, as the second season of the anime reveals, a planet located somewhere in the depths of space.
History[]
Cephiro is a world separate from Earth and, according to the manga, was created by Mokona after witnessing the devastation and war on Earth. Cephiro can turn almost any person's wishes and desires, even subconscious ones, into reality, hence why it is often called "The Land of the Will".
Notable features of Cephiro include floating mountains made of crystal, one of which houses the shrine of the Rune God Windam.
Ever since its creation, Cephiro has been ruled by the Pillar, an individual whose willpower maintains the peace and stability of the world with their prayers. As seen with Princess Emeraude, however, if the Pillar cannot maintain their focus solely on Cephiro, the world will crumble. However, upon becoming the next Pillar, Hikaru Shidou completely abolishes the Pillar system altogether.
Etymology[]
- Cephiro is named after the Nissan Cefiro.