A Kiva was a type of settlement on the human colony world of Reach. Situated in the harsh wilderness of the planet, they were arranged in small communities with the inhabitants making a living out of farming or handicrafts.[1][2]
Built mostly of concrete, kivas were utilitarian in design, but nonetheless designed to be comfortable. Most of the structures were rounded, circling a central courtyard, and often partially subterranean. Due to their remoteness, kivas were often self-sustaining, located outside power grids and powered by their own wind turbines. Visegrad had a community of kiva homesteads.[3]
Trivia
- The overall design of the kivas was likely inspired by kivas, rounded underground rooms used by Puebloan peoples for religious rituals.
- Bungie's designers went to great lengths designing a purpose and function for each of the kivas in the level Winter Contingency.[2]
Gallery
The interior of a kiva.
Another kiva homestead in Visegrad.
Concept art of a kiva dormitory.
Concept art of a communal living room in a kiva.
Concept art of a kiva exterior.
Concept art of a damaged kiva interior.
Concept art of an overgrown kiva.
Concept art of a kiva with a barn.
Concept art of kivas in the mountains of Visegrád.
List of appearances
- Remember Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Reach
Sources
- ^ Remember Reach, New Life
- ^ a b Halo: Reach, Legendary Edition Developer Commentary
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Winter Contingency