Mushroom Kingdom
This article is about the political entity ruled by Princess Peach. For the stage in Super Smash Bros. series, see Mushroom Kingdom (stage).
The Mushroom Kingdom is the largest known kingdom in the Mushroom Planet. Under the rule of the Toadstools, the kingdom has enjoyed and endured both a utopian and traumatic existence. The former is largely attributed to the Toadstools ability to rule and the general good-natured feeling that permeates Mushroom Kingdom society. The latter is largely attributed to the Koopa Troop, a group of turtles who reign over the badlands known as the Dark Land, and their leader, Bowser. The Kingdom shares a border with the Beanbean Kingdom.
History
Shroob Invasion
The Shroobs, hostile aliens from Planet Shroob, grew tired of their toxic, barren planet. Using their telescopes, they discovered the Mushroom Kingdom, and set out for it with a huge military.
One of the first targets was Princess Peach's Castle. The Shroobs began to set base there after a brief encounter with the future Princess Peach (who had traveled back in time via a time machine) wherein the Elder Princess Shroob was trapped inside of the Cobalt Star. Peach then destroyed the Star and the Cobalt Star Shards spread throughout the kingdom. The rest of the invasion and the search for the Shards was carried out by Princess Shroob, the elder's younger sister.
As the Shroob invasion spread, the citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom fled, leaving entire towns, such as Toad Town, nearly desolate. A number of unfortunate Toads were captured and brought to Toadwood Forest, where their vim was sucked out of them to create fuel their war fleet of Shroob UFOs.
The Mushroom Kingdom was saved by Mario and Luigi, then Baby Mario and Baby Luigi, and their future selves. During the storm of Shroob Castle, previously known as Princess Peach's Castle, the younger Princess Shroob was defeated. The Elder Princess Shroob escaped from the Cobalt Star as a result of the reunion of the Shards, was defeated, and then was taken to the future in the form of a purple Mushroom. A stream of Baby Tears came through the Time Holes from the future and destroyed the handywork of the Shroobs. Whether the Shroobs themselves were killed or escaped is unknown.
Chronicled in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.
Koopa Kingdom Attack
Many years after the Shroob invasion, King Bowser led his first devastating attack against the Mushroom Kingdom. Using dark Koopa magic, Bowser transformed many of the kingdom's citizens into blocks, mushrooms, or other objects. However, when Bowser discovered that Princess Peach had the power to undo his curse on the citizens, he captured her and seven of her closest Mushroom Retainers, imprisoning them in eight castles scattered across the kingdom.
Mario and Luigi heard of the Mushroom Kingdom's plight. Quickly, they came to the kingdom and began to fight back on behalf of the incapacitated citizens. They traveled to each of the castles in turn, finding a False Bowser guarding each, and that "the Princess is in another castle", as the Mushroom Retainers they rescued repeatedly told them. Finally, in the eighth castle, they defeated Bowser and rescued the Princess. Bowser and his army fled from the Mushroom Kingdom.
Chronicled in Super Mario Bros.
Bowser’s Second Attempt
Wasting no time after his defeat, Bowser again kidnapped Princess Peach and hid her deep inside one of his castles. While many of his troops employed similar tactics as before, several twists were used. Some Bloobers were instructed to fly in the sky and the Piranha Plants spent hardly anytime hiding in their Warp Pipes. Poison Mushrooms were introduced as well. Against all odds, Mario and Luigi were able to rescue the Princess once more.
Chronicled in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels.
Mushroom World Invasion
Bowser’s next attack on the Kingdom was part of a much larger scheme. With the help of the Koopalings, the Koopa Troop’s power spread throughout seven lands in the Mushroom World. Luring Mario and Luigi away from the Mushroom Kingdom, Bowser was able to again kidnap the Princess and took her to his home in Dark Land. The plumbers were able to save her from her fate once more and defeat the Koopa King, saving the Mushroom World from his reign.
Chronicled in Super Mario Bros. 3.
Smithy Gang Attack
Smithy Gang, a vicious group of technically-minded villains from another dimension warped the giant sword, Exor, into the Mushroom Kingdom’s dimension. Exor took over Bowser's Keep, inadvertently saving the Princess from Bowser’s most kidnapping, but destroying her contact with the Kingdom. In this state, the Mushroom Chancellor took temporary control as Mario began a counter attack. Mallow, Geno, Princess Toadstool, and even Bowser joined in, reclaiming the scattered Star Pieces and warping into Smithy’s Dimension, where the mechanical menace was destroyed. To prevent further attacks, Mario and his companions sealed the gateway between the two dimensions.
Chronicled in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
Government
A monarchy, the Mushroom Kingdom is ruled by the Toadstool family. Currently, the ruler in power is Princess Peach Toadstool. While King Toadstool’s role in the government has never been official confirmed in the video games, he was mentioned in the instruction manual to Super Mario Bros. Presumably, King Toadstool ruled the Mushroom Kingdom before his daughter came of age. However, it is possible that either during the Shroob attack in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time or during Bowser's attack in Super Mario Bros. he was slain, fled the kingdom, or simply retired. Princess Peach often turns to the Mushroom Chancellor for advice, and at times the Chancellor has ruled the kingdom in the Princess' place.
The Kingdom's capital is at Toad Town. Here, Princess Peach resides in a castle that is commonly referred to as Princess Peach's Castle. The castle interior and exterior have changed drastically over time. Princess Peach sees foreign ambassadors are seen in the castle's throne room.
Princess Peach keeps a hoard of Toads guards at her castle, but there is not much evidence of a military presence controlled by the Toadstools. However, Mario, Luigi, and countless other heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom have fought to save it and its princess countless times before, and show no signs of stopping this trend.
Demographics
The Mushroom Kingdom’s population is very vast, consisting of hundreds of species. Most prevalent are Toads, Koopas, Goombas, and Boos. Even though Princess Peach is human, there are very few humans living in the Mushroom Kingdom.
While racism is not much of a problem in the Kingdom, species tend to segregate themselves into different areas. For example, Toad Town's population is almost entirely made up of Toads, while Shiver City is inhabited by many Bumpties.
Currency
The Mushroom Kingdom primarily uses Coins for tender, referred to as Mushroom Coins in the BeanBean Kingdom. Coming in three varieties, Gold Coin, Red Coin, and Blue Coin, Coins are often found scattered throughout the Kingdom for unknown reasons.
Compared to BeanBean Coins from the BeanBean Kingdom, Coins are of little worth (their exact comparitive worth is constantly fluctuating). It is unknown if this signifies a good economy in BeanBean or a bad one in the Mushroom Kingdom. It could also simply mean that the Mushroom Kingdom uses very small units of measurement compared to the BeanBean Kingdom in terms of currency.
The Kingdom also uses a system of “Gold,” (G) to determine the worth of a certain object. A Gold Coin, for example, is worth 5,000G. There are many objects known to be of worth. Many stores will not take these objects as tender, meaning that people must first sell the objects for Coins.
| Object | Worth in Gold (G) | Worth in Coins |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coin | 5,000G | 1 Coin |
| Red Diamond | 5,000G | 1 Coin |
| Bill | 20,000G | 4 Coins |
| Small Pearl | 50,000G | 10 Coins |
| Gold Bar | 100,000G | 20 Coins |
| Medium Pearl | 100,000G | 20 Coins |
| Blue Jewel | 500,000G | 100 Coins |
| Green Jewel | 800,000G | 160 Coins |
| Red Jewel | 1,000,000G | 200 Coins |
| Blue Diamond | 2,000,000G | 400 Coins |
| Gold Diamond | 20,000,000G | 4,000 Coins |
Towns and Castles
- Toad Town (Capital City)
- Princess Peach's Castle (The princess' castle)
- Mario's Pad (Mario and Luigi's house)
- Goomba Village (A small village populated by one family)
- Koopa Village (Village full of Koopa Troopas)
- Koopa Bros. Fortress (The Koopa Bros. hideout)
- Dry Dry Outpost (Small desert town)
- Dry Dry Ruins (The ancient home of Nomadimouse)
- Forever Forest (Spooky forest guarded by an old spirit)
- Boo's Mansion (One of the many ghost houses)
- Gusty Gulch (the way to Tubba Blubba's Castle)
- Tubba Blubba's Castle (Full of Clubbas and the master, Tubba Blubba)
- Lavalava Island (An island with a volcano and a village full of Yoshis)
- Flower Fields (Luscious flowers and fauna grow here)
- Shiver Mountain (A cold area with mountains)
- Shiver City (A city full of Bumpties)
- Starborn Valley (Stars are born here)
- Crystal Palace (An intricate maze of mirrors and statues)
- Hollijolli Village (A jolly little town until the Shroobs invaded)
- Mushroom City (A giant city with many buildings)
- Mushroom Bridge (A bridge near Mushroom City)
