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|greater_location=[[Rogueport]]'s surrounding areas
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|inhabitants=[[Ember]]s, [[Green Fuzzy|Green Fuzzies]], [[Flower Fuzzy|Flower Fuzzies]], [[Putrid Piranha]]s
|inhabitants=[[Ember]]s, [[Green Fuzzy|Green Fuzzies]], [[Flower Fuzzy|Flower Fuzzies]], [[Putrid Piranha]]s
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
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'''Keelhaul Key''' is the main area in which Chapter 5 of ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' takes place. Similar to [[Lavalava Island]] from ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Keelhaul is a southern island disconnected from all kind of society of the outside world. During the events of ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', Mario learns that the next location of a [[Crystal Stars|Crystal Star]] is in the southern island of Keelhaul Key. Mario will soon find himself captain of a whole crew, which consists of [[Flavio]], [[Pa-Patch]], [[Lord Crump|Four-Eyes]] (Lord Crump in disguise), two [[Toad (species)|Toads]] and some [[Bob-omb]]s. While on the trip to Keelhaul Key, the ship, the [[S.S. Flavion]], is attacked by [[Ember]]s and finally sinks.
'''Keelhaul Key''' is the main area in which Chapter 5 of ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' takes place. Similar to [[Lavalava Island]] from ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Keelhaul is a southern island disconnected from all kind of society of the outside world. During the events of ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', Mario learns that the next location of a [[Crystal Star]] is in the southern island of Keelhaul Key. Mario will soon find himself captain of a whole crew, which consists of [[Flavio]], [[Pa-Patch]], [[Lord Crump|Four-Eyes]] (Lord Crump in disguise), two [[Toad (species)|Toads]] and some [[Bob-omb]]s. While on the trip to Keelhaul Key, the ship, the [[S. S. Flavion]], is attacked by [[Ember]]s and finally sinks.


Luckily for Mario, the ocean washes the whole crew up to Keelhaul Key itself. With no way back to Rogueport, Mario will now have to face the dangers of the jungle in order to save his lost crew mates and find a way into [[Pirate's Grotto]], in which the [[Sapphire Star]] lies. With the help of Flavio's [[Skull Gem]], Mario makes it inside. At the end of Chapter 5, Mario faces off against [[Lord Crump]] in his ship at the shore of Keelhaul Key. After completing the Chapter, the player may return to the southern island on [[Cortez]]'s Ship, [[Black Skull]], whenever they want. Cortez's Ship will be in [[Rogueport]] at all times. There is also a pipe in [[Rogueport Sewers]] which Mario can take to Keelhaul Key.
Luckily for Mario, the ocean washes the whole crew up to Keelhaul Key itself. With no way back to Rogueport, Mario will now have to face the dangers of the jungle in order to save his lost crew mates and find a way into [[Pirate's Grotto]], in which the [[Sapphire Star]] lies. With the help of Flavio's [[Skull Gem]], Mario makes it inside. At the end of Chapter 5, Mario faces off against [[Lord Crump]] in his ship at the shore of Keelhaul Key. After completing the Chapter, the player may return to the southern island on [[Cortez]]'s Ship, [[Black Skull]], whenever they want. Cortez's Ship will be in [[Rogueport]] at all times. There is also a pipe in [[Rogueport Underground]] which Mario can take to Keelhaul Key.


Keelhaul Key is the only place in which Mario can find [[Keel Mango]]s, used for a variety of recipes. Additionally, in Keelhaul Key, Mario's last party member, [[Admiral Bobbery]], joins him. Mario can also find several badges and items on the island. After the island goes back to normal activity, Pa-Patch, the two Toads who run the shop and inn, and a few of the Bob-ombs will stay on Keelhaul Key and run a settlement. [[Don Pianta]]'s daughter, [[Francesca]], and his son-in-law, [[Frankie]], also decide to stay in Keelhaul Key. Creatures in Keelhaul Key include [[Ember]]s, [[Flower Fuzzy|Flower Fuzzies]], [[Green Fuzzy|Green Fuzzies]] and [[Putrid Piranha]]s.
Keelhaul Key is the only place in which Mario can find [[Keel Mango]]s, used for a variety of recipes. Additionally, in Keelhaul Key, Mario's last required party member, [[Admiral Bobbery]], joins him. Mario can also find several badges and items on the island. After the island goes back to normal activity, Pa-Patch, the two Toads who run the shop and inn, and a few of the Bob-ombs will stay on Keelhaul Key and run a settlement. [[Don Pianta]]'s daughter, [[Francesca]], and his son-in-law, [[Frankie]], also decide to stay in Keelhaul Key. Creatures in Keelhaul Key include [[Ember]]s, [[Flower Fuzzy|Flower Fuzzies]], [[Green Fuzzy|Green Fuzzies]] and [[Putrid Piranha]]s.
 
==Inhabitants==
The in-game map description reads, ''"A tropical island in the southern seas said to be deserted and cursed. The far side of it is covered in a jungle filled with many brightly colored creatures."''
[[File:PMTTYD Seaside Shanty Interior.png|thumb]]
 
The island consists mostly of [[Toad (species)|Toad]] and [[Bob-omb]] sailors, many who came from [[Rogueport]].
==Characters==
===Main Story===
*[[Cortez]]
*[[Pa-Patch]]
*[[Francesca]]
*[[Frankie]]
*[[Thriff T.]]
*[[Whacka]]
*[[Whacka]]
*[[Toad (species)|Toad]] and [[Bob-omb]] sailors.
*[[Dupree]] (after Chapter 8)
*[[Traveling Sisters Three]] (after Chapter 8)
*[[Battle Master]]
*Shipwrecked Toads
*Shipwrecked Toads
*[[Pa-Patch]]
*An orange female Toad who runs the inn.
 
===During Chapter 5===
*[[Flavio]]
*[[Flavio]]
*[[Admiral Bobbery]]
*Four-Eyes ([[Lord Crump]] in disguise)
*Four-Eyes ([[Lord Crump]] in disguise)
*[[Thriff T.]]
*An orange Toad girl who runs the inn.
*[[Admiral Bobbery]]
*[[Francesca Pianta|Francesca]]
*[[Frankie]]
*[[Dupree]] (after obtaining the [[Crystal Star]])
*[[Traveling Sisters 3]] (after obtaining the Crystal Star)


==Enemies==
==Enemies==
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*[[Green Fuzzy]]
*[[Green Fuzzy]]
*[[Flower Fuzzy]]
*[[Flower Fuzzy]]
*[[Lord Crump]] (Boss)
*[[Lord Crump]] (Post-Chapter 5 Boss)


==Items found==
==Items==
Additional items are on sale at the [[Keelhaul Galleria]], an item shop located in the shantytown.
Additional items are on sale at the [[Keelhaul Galleria]], an item shop located in the shantytown.
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!Item
!width="1%"|Icon
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!width="20%"|Location
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|-
|[[Chuckola Cola]]
|{{PMTTYD item|link=Chuckola Cola (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)|Chuckola Cola|game=NS}}
|[[File:Chuckola Cola.PNG|25x25px]]
|In the town; given by [[Flavio]] in Chapter 5.
|In the town, it's given by [[Flavio]] in Chapter 5.
|-style="background:lightgreen"
|{{PMTTYD item|Coconut|game=NS}}
|In the third scene to the right of the town; on the coconut tree in the background. Replenishable source.
|-
|-
|[[Coconut]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Courage Shell|game=NS}}
|[[File:Coconut_PM2.png|25x25px]]
|In the first scene to the right of the town; in the yellow question block on the south side ground.
|In the third scene to the right of the town, it's on the coconut tree in the background.
|-
|-
|[[Courage Shell]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Head Rattle|game=NS}}
|[[File:ShellofCourage.PNG|25x25px]]
|In the first scene to the right of the town; in the red question block.
|In the first scene to the right of the town, it's in the yellow question block on the south side ground.
|-
|-
|[[Head Rattle]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Ice Power|game=NS}}
|[[File:Headrattle.gif|25x25px]]
|In the third scene to the right of the town; below the right end of the bridge.
|In the first scene to the right of the town, it's in the red question block.
|-
|-
|[[Ice Power]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Inn Coupon|game=NS}}
|[[File:Icepower.gif|25x25px]]
|In the third scene to the right of the town; behind a bush near the entrance.
|In the third scene to the right of the town, it's below the right end of the bridge.
|-
|-
|[[Inn Coupon]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Jammin' Jelly|game=NS}}
|[[File:Inn Coupon TTYD.png|25x25px]]
|In the second scene to the right of the town; in an invisible block in front of the question block on the mountain.
|In the third scene to the right of the town, it's behind a bush near the entrance.
|-style="background:lightgreen"
|{{PMTTYD item|Keel Mango|game=NS}}
|In the first scene to the right of the town; on the fruit tree in the left after Chapter 5 (Replenishable source). In the Nintendo Switch remake, it is always available.
|-
|-
|[[Jammin' Jelly]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Mini Mr. Mini|game=NS}}
|[[File:JamminJelly PM2.png|25x25px]]
|In the second scene to the right of the town; in a bush in the south side.
|In the second scene to the right of the town, it's in an invisible block in front of the question block on the mountain.
|-
|-
|[[Keel Mango]]
|rowspan=2|{{PMTTYD item|Shine Sprite|game=NS}}
|[[File:KeelMango PM2.png|25x25px]]
|In the second scene to the right of the town; above a brick to the left of the left cliff of the high mountain.
|In the first scene to the right of the town, it's on the fruit tree in the left after Chapter 5.
|-
|-
|[[Mini Mr. Mini]]
|In the third scene to the right of the town; covered by the leaves of the tree near the right exit.
|[[File:Mini Mr. Mini TTYD.png|25x25px]]
|In the second scene to the right of the town, it's in a bush in the south side.
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|[[Shine Sprite]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Skull Gem|game=NS}}
|rowspan=2|[[File:PMTTYDShinespritesprite.png|25x25px]]
|In the second scene to the right of the town, it's above a brick to the left of the left cliff of the high mountain.
|-
|In the third scene to the right of the town, it's covered by the leaves of the tree near the right exit.
|-
|[[Skull Gem]]
|[[File:Skull gem.PNG|25x25px]]
|Given to [[Mario]] temporarily in Chapter 5.
|Given to [[Mario]] temporarily in Chapter 5.
|-
|-
|[[Spite Pouch]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Spite Pouch|game=NS}}
|[[File:Spite Pouch.PNG|25x25px]]
|In the fourth scene to the right of the town; in the last bush before the water.
|In the fourth scene to the right of the town, it's in the last bush before the water.
|-
|-
|rowspan=6|[[Star Piece (Paper Mario)|Star Piece]]
|rowspan=6|{{PMTTYD item|link=Star Piece (Paper Mario series)|Star Piece|game=NS}} (×6)
|rowspan=6|[[File:Star_Piece.GIF|25x25px]]
|In the beach scene to the left of the town; under a panel by a rock in the east.
|In the beach scene to the left of the town, it's under a panel by a rock in the east.
|-
|-
|In the town scene, it's in the left corner of the water to the south of the town.
|In the town scene; in the left corner of the water to the south of the town.
|-
|-
|In the town scene, it's behind the rocks near the right exit.
|In the town scene; behind the rocks near the right exit.
|-
|-
|In the first scene to the right of the town, it's in the first clump of grass.
|In the first scene to the right of the town; in the first clump of grass.
|-
|-
|In the second scene to the right of the town, it's behind the tree trunk on the ground in the south area.
|In the second scene to the right of the town; behind the tree trunk on the ground in the south area.
|-
|-
|In the fourth scene to the right of the town, it's behind the rock in the south of where the water starts.
|In the fourth scene to the right of the town; behind the rock in the south of where the water starts.
|-
|-
|[[Thunder Rage]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Thunder Rage|game=NS}}
|[[File:ThundahRageTTYD.PNG|25x25px]]
|In the second scene to the right of the town; in the question block on the high mountain.
|In the second scene to the right of the town, it's in the question block on the high mountain.
|-
|-
|[[Wedding Ring]]
|{{PMTTYD item|link=Wedding Ring|Wedding Ring large|text=Wedding Ring|game=NS}}
|[[File:PM2_WeddingRing.gif|25x25px]]
|In the fourth scene to the right of the town; near the cave after [[Francesca]] lost it.
|In the fourth scene to the right of the town, it's near the cave after [[Francesca]] lost it.
|-
|-
|[[Whacka Bump]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Whacka Bump|game=NS}} (×8)
|[[File:WhackaBump PMTTYD.png|25x25px]]
|In the beach scene to the left of the town; dropped by [[Whacka]] when hit.
|In the beach scene to the left of the town, it's dropped by [[Whacka]] when he's hit.
|}
|}


===Hidden ? Blocks===
===Hidden ? Blocks===
{{main|List of hidden blocks in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}}
{{main|List of hidden blocks in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}}
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!width=15%|Image (block revealed)
!Image (block revealed)
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|-
|Coin Block containing 10 coins.
|{{PMTTYD item|Coin|game=NS}} Block containing 10 coins.
|In the fourth area is a ? Block on the ground. Jumping above it will reveal the hidden ? Block.
|In the fourth area is a ? Block on the ground. Jumping at the block outline above it will reveal the hidden ? Block.
|[[File:PMTTYDHiddenBlocks8.png|250px]]
|[[File:PMTTYDHiddenBlocks8.png|250px]]
|[[File:PMTTYDHiddenBlocks8R.png|250px]]
|[[File:PMTTYDHiddenBlocks8R.png|250px]]
|-
|-
|[[File:JamminJelly PM2.png]]<br>[[Jammin' Jelly]]
|{{PMTTYD item|Jammin' Jelly|game=NS}}
|In the same area, is another ? block containing a Thunder Rage at the top of the area. Slightly south of this block is the hidden one. To hit it, Mario must walk to the edge and spin his Hammer to reveal it. Alternatively, he can use [[Bobbery]] to reveal it. Another option is for Mario to get to the center yellow block and using the Spring Jump from the [[Ultra Boots]] to spring straight up to reveal the hidden ? Block. The location of this block is mentioned in Wonky's Tales, "Southern Isle Secret".<ref>'''Wonky:''' Far to the south of Rogueport lies an isle, and on this isle there are three yellow blocks in a row. And if you do a Spring Jump on the second of these blocks from the bottom... I hear you'll get something good for your health. But what island could this "southern isle" be referring to, anyway?</ref>
|In the same area, is another ? block containing a Thunder Rage at the top of the area. Slightly south of this block is the hidden one. To hit it, Mario must walk to the edge and spin his Hammer to reveal it. Alternatively, he can use [[Bobbery]] to reveal it. Another option is for Mario to get to the center yellow block and using the Spring Jump from the [[Ultra Boots]] to spring straight up to reveal the hidden ? Block. In the Nintendo Switch remake, a fourth option is to use the hammer facing the screen at this spot. The location of this block is mentioned in Wonky's Tales, "Southern Isle Secret".<ref>{{cite|author=Wonky|quote=Far to the south of Rogueport lies an isle, and on this isle there are three yellow blocks in a row. And if you do a Spring Jump on the second of these blocks from the bottom... I hear you'll get something good for your health. But what island could this "southern isle" be referring to, anyway?|title=''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''}}</ref>
|[[File:PMTTYDHiddenBlocks9.png|250px]]
|[[File:PMTTYDHiddenBlocks9.png|250px]]
|[[File:PMTTYDHiddenBlocks9R.png|250px]]
|[[File:PMTTYDHiddenBlocks9R.png|250px]]
|}
|}


==Area Tattles==
==Profiles==
*''This is Keelhaul Key. The sun's brutal, as you'd expect on a southern isle. Blue skies... White clouds... I've always wanted to take an island vacation. Don't you just wanna yell, "Hey, stupid ocean! Look at me! I'm on vacation!"
{{PMTTYD map}}
*''This is a shantytown built by Pa-Patch and some of the other sailors who came with us. Blue ocean, sandy beaches... A shop, an inn... You could live pretty comfily here. You'd always have to worry about harmful UV rays, though, y'know?
*'''Tattles'''
*''This is a totally thick jungle. The flora in this area is unique to tropical regions.  
**"''This is Keelhaul Key. The sun's brutal, as you'd expect on a southern isle. Blue skies... White clouds... I've always wanted to take an island vacation. Don't you just wanna yell, "Hey, stupid ocean! Look at me! I'm on vacation!"''"
*''We're in the jungle on Keelhaul Key. It's complex... Switchback paths and stuff... I think there's an invisible block here somewhere, so why don't you look for it?
**"''This is a shantytown built by Pa-Patch and some of the other sailors who came with us. Blue ocean, sandy beaches... A shop, an inn... You could live pretty comfily here. You'd always have to worry about harmful UV rays, though, y'know?''"
*''Wow, nice rope bridge, huh? I don't think I'll be looking down while we cross, though. Being able to see the water through the slats makes my belly go bleeeeeeeeah! Whoa. Hang on. I'm a little woozy. I might faint...
**"''This is a totally thick jungle. The flora in this area is unique to tropical regions.''"
*''Here are the red 'stache and blue 'stache brothers. Hey, kinda like you and Luigi! The smaller one's like you, and the taller one's like Luigi. Are they...looking at us?
**"''We're in the jungle on Keelhaul Key... and a fairly deep part of it, at that. Lots of rocks of different sizes too.''" (Switch only)
**"''We're in the jungle on Keelhaul Key. It's complex... Switchback paths and stuff... I think there's an invisible block here somewhere, so why don't you look for it?''" (GCN)
***"''We're in the jungle on Keelhaul Key. It's complex... Switchback paths and stuff... Let's keep our eyes open as we explore this place! You never know what might pop out...''" (Switch)
**"''Wow, nice rope bridge, huh? I don't think I'll be looking down while we cross, though. Being able to see the water through the slats makes my belly go bleeeeeeeeah! Whoa. Hang on. I'm a little woozy. I might faint...''"
**"''Here are the red 'stache and blue 'stache brothers'' (GCN) / ''statues'' (Switch)''. Hey, kinda like you and Luigi! The smaller one's like you, and the taller one's like Luigi. Are they...looking at us?''"
*'''Map description:''' ''A tropical island in the southern seas said to be deserted and cursed. The far side of it is covered in a jungle filled with many brightly colored creatures.''
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
PM2 Mario Collects Bump.png
PMTTYD Lord Crump fourth wall.png
Keelhaul Key TTYD.png|[[Keelhaul Key]]
PMTTYD Bobbery Joins.png
PMTTYDPlacingSkullGem.png
PMTTYDstachebrothersbombpanel.png
PMTTYD X-Naut Ship.png
PMTTYD ship battle.png
PMTTYD X-Naut Platoon.png
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|JapR=Toropiko Airando
|JapR=Toropiko Airando
|JapM=Tropic Island
|JapM=Tropic Island
|ChiS=热带小岛
|ChiSR=Rèdài Xiǎodǎo
|ChiSM=Tropical Island
|ChiT=熱帶小島
|ChiTR=Rèdài Xiǎodǎo
|ChiTM=Tropical Island
|Dut=Kaap Kielhaal
|DutM=Keelhaul Cape
|Fre=Île Tropatroce
|FreM=Too atrocious Island
|Ger= Isla Corsaria
|Ger= Isla Corsaria
|GerM=derives from Korsar which means "Barbary corsair"
|GerM=Derived from ''Korsar'' ("Barbary corsair")
|Fra=Ile Tropatroce
|Ita=Isola Tropico
|FraM=Too atrocious Island
|ItaM=Tropic Island
|Kor=남국 아일랜드
|KorR=Namguk Aillaendeu
|KorM=Southern Country Island
|Spa=Isla Trópico
|Spa=Isla Trópico
|SpaM= Tropic Island
|SpaM= Tropic Island
|Ita=Isola Tropico
|Rus=Бухта Барахта
|ItaM=Tropic Island
|RusR=Bukhta Barakhta
|RusM=From the expression ''с бухты-барахты'' (''s bukhty-barakhty'', "out of the blue") and ''бухта'' (''buhkta'', "bay")
|RusN=Animal Crossing: New Horizons
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The adventure Mario has on Keelhaul Key is very similar to the one he has on [[Lavalava Island]] in the first ''Paper Mario''. Both are for the fifth collectible (Star Spirits and Crystal Stars, respectively), and both are underground on a tropical isle. In both, Mario goes with a famous explorer on a treasure hunt, and [[Lava Bubble]]s, [[Buzzy Beetle|Buzzies]], [[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]], and [[Putrid Piranha]]s are also present in both. Both places can be later accessed by pipe in the sewers. The player also gains the ability to swim on both, by using [[Sushie]] on Lavalava Isle, and Boat Mode in the Pirate's Grotto. Both end successfully, as [[Kolorado]] gets his Volcano Vase treasure and Flavio remarks in his diary that he got whatever the player used to convince him to sail them to Keelhaul Key (romance, thrills, or emotion).
*The adventure Mario has on Keelhaul Key is very similar to the one he has on [[Lavalava Island]] in the first ''Paper Mario''. Both are for the fifth collectible (Star Spirits and Crystal Stars, respectively), and both are underground on a tropical isle. In both, Mario goes with a famous explorer on a treasure hunt, and [[Lava Bubble]]s, [[Buzzy Beetle|Buzzies]], [[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]], and [[Putrid Piranha]]s are also present in both. Both places can be later accessed by pipe in the sewers. The player also gains the ability to swim on both, by using [[Sushie]] on Lavalava Isle, and Boat Mode in the Pirate's Grotto. Both end successfully, as [[Kolorado]] gets his Volcano Vase treasure and Flavio remarks in his diary that he got whatever the player used to convince him to sail them to Keelhaul Key (romance, thrills, or emotion).
*Keelhaul Key is mentioned in [[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|''Animal Crossing: New Horizons'']] by Captain Gullivarrr, in dialogue added to the July 3, 2020 update. If the player finds Gullivarrr, he may say, "Folks be fearin' me buccaneerin' from [[Crocodile Isle]] to Keelhaul Key..."


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Islands]]
[[Category:Islands]]
[[Category:Forests and Jungles]]
[[Category:Jungles]]
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[[Category:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door locations]]
[[de:Isla Corsaria]]
[[de:Isla Corsaria]]
[[it:Isola Tropico]]

Latest revision as of 11:19, November 5, 2024

Keelhaul Key
Mario and Goombella on Keelhaul Key shortly after the shipwreck.
First appearance Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004)
Latest appearance Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) (2024)
Greater location Rogueport's surrounding areas
Inhabitants Embers, Green Fuzzies, Flower Fuzzies, Putrid Piranhas

Keelhaul Key is the main area in which Chapter 5 of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door takes place. Similar to Lavalava Island from Paper Mario, Keelhaul is a southern island disconnected from all kind of society of the outside world. During the events of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Mario learns that the next location of a Crystal Star is in the southern island of Keelhaul Key. Mario will soon find himself captain of a whole crew, which consists of Flavio, Pa-Patch, Four-Eyes (Lord Crump in disguise), two Toads and some Bob-ombs. While on the trip to Keelhaul Key, the ship, the S.S. Flavion, is attacked by Embers and finally sinks.

Luckily for Mario, the ocean washes the whole crew up to Keelhaul Key itself. With no way back to Rogueport, Mario will now have to face the dangers of the jungle in order to save his lost crew mates and find a way into Pirate's Grotto, in which the Sapphire Star lies. With the help of Flavio's Skull Gem, Mario makes it inside. At the end of Chapter 5, Mario faces off against Lord Crump in his ship at the shore of Keelhaul Key. After completing the Chapter, the player may return to the southern island on Cortez's Ship, Black Skull, whenever they want. Cortez's Ship will be in Rogueport at all times. There is also a pipe in Rogueport Underground which Mario can take to Keelhaul Key.

Keelhaul Key is the only place in which Mario can find Keel Mangos, used for a variety of recipes. Additionally, in Keelhaul Key, Mario's last required party member, Admiral Bobbery, joins him. Mario can also find several badges and items on the island. After the island goes back to normal activity, Pa-Patch, the two Toads who run the shop and inn, and a few of the Bob-ombs will stay on Keelhaul Key and run a settlement. Don Pianta's daughter, Francesca, and his son-in-law, Frankie, also decide to stay in Keelhaul Key. Creatures in Keelhaul Key include Embers, Flower Fuzzies, Green Fuzzies and Putrid Piranhas.

Inhabitants[edit]

PMTTYD Seaside Shanty Interior.png

The island consists mostly of Toad and Bob-omb sailors, many who came from Rogueport.

Main Story[edit]

During Chapter 5[edit]

Enemies[edit]

For enemy formations in Keelhaul Key, see here.

Items[edit]

Additional items are on sale at the Keelhaul Galleria, an item shop located in the shantytown.

Item Location
Chuckola Cola (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door) Chuckola Cola In the town; given by Flavio in Chapter 5.
Coconut Coconut In the third scene to the right of the town; on the coconut tree in the background. Replenishable source.
Courage Shell Courage Shell In the first scene to the right of the town; in the yellow question block on the south side ground.
Head Rattle Head Rattle In the first scene to the right of the town; in the red question block.
Ice Power Ice Power In the third scene to the right of the town; below the right end of the bridge.
Inn Coupon Inn Coupon In the third scene to the right of the town; behind a bush near the entrance.
Jammin' Jelly Jammin' Jelly In the second scene to the right of the town; in an invisible block in front of the question block on the mountain.
Keel Mango Keel Mango In the first scene to the right of the town; on the fruit tree in the left after Chapter 5 (Replenishable source). In the Nintendo Switch remake, it is always available.
Mini Mr. Mini Mini Mr. Mini In the second scene to the right of the town; in a bush in the south side.
Shine Sprite Shine Sprite In the second scene to the right of the town; above a brick to the left of the left cliff of the high mountain.
In the third scene to the right of the town; covered by the leaves of the tree near the right exit.
Skull Gem Skull Gem Given to Mario temporarily in Chapter 5.
Spite Pouch Spite Pouch In the fourth scene to the right of the town; in the last bush before the water.
Star Piece (Paper Mario series) Star Piece (×6) In the beach scene to the left of the town; under a panel by a rock in the east.
In the town scene; in the left corner of the water to the south of the town.
In the town scene; behind the rocks near the right exit.
In the first scene to the right of the town; in the first clump of grass.
In the second scene to the right of the town; behind the tree trunk on the ground in the south area.
In the fourth scene to the right of the town; behind the rock in the south of where the water starts.
Thunder Rage Thunder Rage In the second scene to the right of the town; in the question block on the high mountain.
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring In the fourth scene to the right of the town; near the cave after Francesca lost it.
Whacka Bump Whacka Bump (×8) In the beach scene to the left of the town; dropped by Whacka when hit.

Hidden ? Blocks[edit]

Main article: List of hidden blocks in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Item Description Image Image (block revealed)
Coin Coin Block containing 10 coins. In the fourth area is a ? Block on the ground. Jumping at the block outline above it will reveal the hidden ? Block. Screenshot of Mario at a mandatory hidden ? Block location at Keelhaul Key, in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Screenshot of Mario revealing a hidden Coin ? Block in Keelhaul Key, in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
Jammin' Jelly Jammin' Jelly In the same area, is another ? block containing a Thunder Rage at the top of the area. Slightly south of this block is the hidden one. To hit it, Mario must walk to the edge and spin his Hammer to reveal it. Alternatively, he can use Bobbery to reveal it. Another option is for Mario to get to the center yellow block and using the Spring Jump from the Ultra Boots to spring straight up to reveal the hidden ? Block. In the Nintendo Switch remake, a fourth option is to use the hammer facing the screen at this spot. The location of this block is mentioned in Wonky's Tales, "Southern Isle Secret".[1] Screenshot of Mario at a hidden ? Block location in Keelhaul Key, in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Screenshot of Mario revealing a hidden ? Block (containing a Jammin' Jelly) in Keelhaul Key, in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

Profiles[edit]

RogueportPetalburgPetal MeadowsHooktail CastleThe Great TreeBoggly WoodsPirate's GrottoKeelhaul KeyTwilight TownTwilight TrailFahr OutpostCreepy SteepleMoonX-Naut FortressGlitzvillePoshley SanctumRiverside StationPoshley HeightsA map of Rogueport and the surrounding areas visited during Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
Click an area to open the relevant article.
  • Tattles
    • "This is Keelhaul Key. The sun's brutal, as you'd expect on a southern isle. Blue skies... White clouds... I've always wanted to take an island vacation. Don't you just wanna yell, "Hey, stupid ocean! Look at me! I'm on vacation!""
    • "This is a shantytown built by Pa-Patch and some of the other sailors who came with us. Blue ocean, sandy beaches... A shop, an inn... You could live pretty comfily here. You'd always have to worry about harmful UV rays, though, y'know?"
    • "This is a totally thick jungle. The flora in this area is unique to tropical regions."
    • "We're in the jungle on Keelhaul Key... and a fairly deep part of it, at that. Lots of rocks of different sizes too." (Switch only)
    • "We're in the jungle on Keelhaul Key. It's complex... Switchback paths and stuff... I think there's an invisible block here somewhere, so why don't you look for it?" (GCN)
      • "We're in the jungle on Keelhaul Key. It's complex... Switchback paths and stuff... Let's keep our eyes open as we explore this place! You never know what might pop out..." (Switch)
    • "Wow, nice rope bridge, huh? I don't think I'll be looking down while we cross, though. Being able to see the water through the slats makes my belly go bleeeeeeeeah! Whoa. Hang on. I'm a little woozy. I might faint..."
    • "Here are the red 'stache and blue 'stache brothers (GCN) / statues (Switch). Hey, kinda like you and Luigi! The smaller one's like you, and the taller one's like Luigi. Are they...looking at us?"
  • Map description: A tropical island in the southern seas said to be deserted and cursed. The far side of it is covered in a jungle filled with many brightly colored creatures.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese トロピコアイランド[?]
Toropiko Airando 		Tropic Island
Chinese (simplified) 热带小岛[?]
Rèdài Xiǎodǎo 		Tropical Island
Chinese (traditional) 熱帶小島[?]
Rèdài Xiǎodǎo 		Tropical Island
Dutch Kaap Kielhaal[?] Keelhaul Cape
French Île Tropatroce[?] Too atrocious Island
German Isla Corsaria[?] Derived from Korsar ("Barbary corsair")
Italian Isola Tropico[?] Tropic Island
Korean 남국 아일랜드[?]
Namguk Aillaendeu 		Southern Country Island
Russian Бухта Барахта[?]
Bukhta Barakhta 		From the expression с бухты-барахты (s bukhty-barakhty, "out of the blue") and бухта (buhkta, "bay") Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Spanish Isla Trópico[?] Tropic Island

Trivia[edit]

  • The adventure Mario has on Keelhaul Key is very similar to the one he has on Lavalava Island in the first Paper Mario. Both are for the fifth collectible (Star Spirits and Crystal Stars, respectively), and both are underground on a tropical isle. In both, Mario goes with a famous explorer on a treasure hunt, and Lava Bubbles, Buzzies, Fuzzies, and Putrid Piranhas are also present in both. Both places can be later accessed by pipe in the sewers. The player also gains the ability to swim on both, by using Sushie on Lavalava Isle, and Boat Mode in the Pirate's Grotto. Both end successfully, as Kolorado gets his Volcano Vase treasure and Flavio remarks in his diary that he got whatever the player used to convince him to sail them to Keelhaul Key (romance, thrills, or emotion).
  • Keelhaul Key is mentioned in Animal Crossing: New Horizons by Captain Gullivarrr, in dialogue added to the July 3, 2020 update. If the player finds Gullivarrr, he may say, "Folks be fearin' me buccaneerin' from Crocodile Isle to Keelhaul Key..."

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Far to the south of Rogueport lies an isle, and on this isle there are three yellow blocks in a row. And if you do a Spring Jump on the second of these blocks from the bottom... I hear you'll get something good for your health. But what island could this "southern isle" be referring to, anyway?" – Wonky. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo GameCube) / Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)
Main characters Bobbery • Flurrie • Goombella • Koops • Mario • Ms. Mowz • Princess Peach • Vivian • Yoshi Kid
Species Bub-ulb • Craw • Crow • Doogan • Duplighost • Glitz Pit Security • Jabbi • Little Mouser • Luff • Nibbles • Para-bomb • Penguin • Pianta • Pig • Puni • Ratooey • Smorg • Toad • Twilighter • Yoshi
Chapters Prologue • Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4 • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 • Chapter 7 • Chapter 8
Crystal Stars Diamond Star • Emerald Star • Gold Star • Ruby Star • Sapphire Star • Garnet Star • Crystal Star
Bosses Beldam • Blooper • Bowser • Doopliss • Gloomtail • Gold Fuzzy • Grodus • Kammy Koopa • Lord Crump • Marilyn • Rawk Hawk • The Iron Adonis Twins • Three Shadows • Vivian
Chapter bosses Cortez • Doopliss • Hooktail • Macho Grubba • Magnus von Grapple • Magnus von Grapple 2.0 • Shadow Queen • Smorg
Optional bosses Atomic Boo • Bonetail • Gus • Prince Musha • Whackaa
Minor characters Arfur • Audience • Bandy Andy • Battle Mastera • Blooey • The Bob-omb Squad • Bomberto • Bootler • Bub • Bub-ulber • Businessman • Charlieton • Chef Shimi • Chestnut King • Chet Rippo • Chomp Country • Cleftor • Craw-Daddy • Creepy Steeple Boo • Darkly • Dazzle • The Dead Bones • The Destructors • Doe T. • Don Pianta • Doopliss's parrot • Dupree • Eddy the Mask • Eve • Excess Express conductor • Excess Express engineer • Excess Express waitress • Fahr Outpost mayor • Flavio • Flo • Francesca • Frankie • Fred • The Fuzz • Garf • General White • Ghost T. • Glitzville reporter • Gloomer • Gob • Goldbob • Goom Goom • The Goomba Bros. • Goomez • Goomfrey • Goomther • Goose • Grifty • Grubba • Hamma, Bamma, and Flare • Hamma Jamma • The Hand-It-Overs • Hayzee • Heff T. • Herb T. • Ian Foomusa • Ishnail • Jabble • Jerry • Johnson • Jolene • King K • Kolorado's father • Koopie Koo • The Koopinator • Koopley • Koopook • The KP Koopas • Kroop • Lady Bow • Lahla • Laki • Larson • Lucky • Luigi • Lumpy • The Magikoopa Masters • Master Crash • Mayor Dour • McGoomba • Merlee • Merlon • Merluvlee • Maude • The Mind-Bogglers • Mousimilian • Mover • Mr. Hoggle • Niff T. • Nob • Pa-Patch • Parakarry • Peeka • Pennington • Petuni • Pianta syndicate • Pierre • Pine T. Jr. • Pine T. Sr. • Plenn T. • Podler • Podley • The Poker Faces • The Pokey Triplets • Porter • Prince Mush • Professor Frankly • Pungent • Pungry • Punio • Puniper • Puni elder • The Punk Rocks • Rob • Robbo Thieves • Rocko • Scarlette • Screamy • Shellshock • The Shellshockers • Sir Swoop • Spike Storm • Spiky Joe • Stewart • Swindell • Swob • Sylvia • TEC • Thriff T. • The Tiny Spinies • Toad sailor • Toad sailor's brother • Toad salesmana • Toadette • Toadia • Toadsworth • Toce T. • Tony • Toodles • Torque • Traveling Sisters Three • Twilight Shop manager • Twilight Shop manager's wife • Vinny • Whacka • Wings of Night • Wonky • Zess T. • Zip Toad
Enemies Bandit (Badge · Big) • Bill Blaster (Bombshell) • Blooper • Bob-omb (Bob-ulk · Bulky) • Boo (Atomic · Dark) • Bristle (Dark) • Bullet Bill (Bombshell) • Buzzy Beetle (Parabuzzy (Spiky) · Spike Top (Red)) • Chain-Chomp (Red) • Cleft (Bald (Hyper) · Hyper · Iron · Moon) • Crazee Dayzee (Amazy) • Dark Craw • Dry Bones (Dark · Dull · Red) • Ember (Lava Bubble · Phantom) • Fire Bar • Fuzzy (Green · Flower · Horde) • Goomba (Gloomba (Para · Spiky) · Hyper (Para · Spiky) · Para · Spiky) • Goomboarda • Hammer Bro (Boomerang · Fire) • Koopa Troopa (Dark (Para) · Koopatrol (Dark) · KP (Para) · Para · Shady (Para)) • Lakitu (Dark) • Magikoopa (Green · Red · White) • Pale Piranha (Frost · Piranha Plant · Putrid) • Pider (Arantula) • Pokey (Poison) • Ruff Puff (Dark · Ice · Poison) • Spinia (Spania · Spunia) • Spiny (Sky-Blue) • Swooper (Swampire · Swoopula) • Wizzerd (Dark · Elite) • X-Fist (Punch) • X-Naut (Elite · PhD · Platoon) • Yux (Grodus X · Mini · X-Yux (Mini) · Z-Yux (Mini))
Locations Boggly Woods • Broadshroom • Circuit Break Island • Creepy Steeple • Deepdown Depot • Excess Express • Fahr Outpost • Flurrie's House • Fresh Juice Shop • Glitz Pit • Glitzville • Goomstar Temple • Great Tree • Grimble Forest • Hatesong Tower • Herb T.'s place • Hooktail Castle • Hot Dog Stand • Inn • Item Shop • Jazzafrazz Town • Keelhaul Key • Keelhaul Galleria • Lovely Howz of Badges • Mario Bros.' House • Moon • Netherworld • Niff T.'s shop • Northwinds Mart • Palace of Shadow • Palace of Shadow Tower • Path to Fahr Outpost • Path to Shhwonk Fortress • Petalburg • Petal Meadows • Pianta Parlor • Pirate's Grotto • Pit of 100 Trials • Podley's Place • Plumpbelly Village • Poshley Heights • Poshley Sanctum • Pudding Continent • Pungent's Great Tree Shop • Rapturous Ruins • Riverside Station • Rogueport • Rogueport Underground • Rumblebump Volcano • Sales Stall • Shhwonk Fortress • Souvenir shop • Strudel Continent • Toad Bros. Bazaar • Trouble Center • Twilight Shop • Twilight Town • Twilight Trail • Waffle Kingdom • Westside Goods • X-Naut Fortress
Bowser levels World 1 • World 2 • World 3
Moves Action Command • Appeal • Art Attack • Boat Mode • Bob-ombast • Body Slam • Bomb • Bomb Squad • Charge • Clock Out • Dodgy Fog • Earth Tremor • Fiery Jinx • First Strike • Flee • Gale Force • Ground Pound • Guard • Gulp • Headbonk • Hold Fast • Infatuate • Jump • Kiss Thief • Lip Lock • Love Slap • Mini-Egg • Multibonk • Paper Mode • Plane Mode • Power Lift • Power Shell • Rally Wink • Shade Fist • Shell Shield • Shell Slam • Shell Toss • Showstopper • Smooch • Spring Jump • Stampede • Stylish move • Super Hammer • Superguard • Supernova • Sweet Feast • Sweet Treat • Tattle • Tease • Tube Mode • Ultra Hammer • Veil
Objects Badge • Big Bob • Black chest • Black Skull • Boat panel • Brick block • Candy Pop • Cheep Blimp • Chomp Rock • Cog • Coin • Coin block • Coral • Crystal Ball • Elevator • Flagpole • Flower • Heart • Hidden block • Koopa Clown Car • Meat • Metal Block • Pianta token • Plane panel • Power-draining machine • Recovery block • S.S. Flavion • Save Block • Shine Block • Star Piece • Stone Block • Stone keys • Switch • Teleporter • The Thousand-Year Door • Treasure chest • Warp Pipe • X-Naut ship • Yellow Block
Stats / statuses Allergic • Badge Point • Burn • Charged • Confused • Danger • Defense • DEF-Up • Dizzy • Dodgy • Electrified • Fast • Flower Point • Frozen • Heart Point • Huge • Immobilized • Invisible • Payback • Peril • Poison • Power • POW-Down • POW-Up • Prohibited Command • Regeneration • Sleep • Slow • Soft • Star Point • Star Power • Tiny
Miscellaneous 65th Trivia Quiz-Off • 66th Trivia Quiz-Off • Art Gallerya • Badges • Bestiary (Nintendo GameCube · Nintendo Switch) • Boom-bassa-boom Festival • Bingo! • Block locations (Hidden) • Enemy formations • Flash game • Gallery (Nintendo GameCube · Nintendo Switch) • Glitches (Nintendo GameCube · Nintendo Switch) • Goldbobbington's • Happy Lucky Lottery • Koopa Troop • Level up • Luigi Fan Club • Jazzafrazz Town Drama Slam • Mist • Parade • Partner Hintsa • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes (By character: A–F · G–K · L–R · S–Z) • Recipes • Rogueport Direct Mail Service • Rogueport Restoration Committee • Selling prices • Shine Sprites • Shops • Sound Gallerya • Staff (Nintendo GameCube · Nintendo Switch) • Star Pieces • Star Point amounts • Story predictions • Stump Petuni • Tattles (Nintendo Switch) • Treasure chest locations • University of Goom • Unnamed NPCs • X-Nauts
a Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch remake
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