Dragonspine

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## [[File:{{#var:mapicon}}|x30px|link={{#var:maplink}}]] Dragonspine

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It is a vast mountain, engulfed with ancient ruins and snow-capped areas, and also containing the remains of Durin. It was named Vindagnyr prior to Durin's fall.

There are some peculiarities with how the snow gathers but never melts on the mountain. Due to its extreme cold, Dragonspine is also one of the most dangerous places in Mondstadt.

## Subareas

 Fájl:Wyrmrest Valley.pngWyrmrest Valley | The final resting place of the black dragon. The life force exuding from the dragon's core has dyed the steep valley's silvery snow in scarlet red. Has a glowing red cave of interest.

## Points of Interest

 Fájl:Frostbearing Tree.pngFrostbearing Tree, Snow-Covered Path | Offering Crimson Agates to the Frostbearing Tree's Gratitude will increase the level to provide rewards and change its appearance.

## Notable Features

### Exploration

* Subzero Climate
	+ All of Dragonspine is affected by Subzero Climate. Grass does not burn, and players can gain the Sheer Cold gauge. Traveling in certain parts of Dragonspine or swimming will accelerate Sheer Cold accumulation. When the Sheer Cold gauge is full, the active character loses HP over time. Players can mitigate or avoid the effects of Sheer Cold with Goulash and sources of warmth.
* Ancient Rimes
	+ Ancient Rimes are unique blocks of ice with patterns on them that cannot be melted with **Pyro** attacks. Only by breaking a nearby Scarlet Quartz ore vein and imbuing oneself with its power will one be able to break Ancient Rime. The power dissipates after 25s and the ore vein regenerates after 15s.
* Ice Blocks
	+ Throughout Dragonspine, there are small blocks of ice scattered all over the area. These can be melted with **Pyro**, which often results in something appearing from them:
		- A Large Cryo Slime
		- A Cryo Whopperflower
		- Two Cryo Crystalflies
		- A Snow Weasel

### Interactables

* Ragged Records
* Someone's Drifting Bottle
* Record of Serial No.
* Emergency Supply Point

## Lore

This is Dragonspine, an enormous mountain that holds the remains of the venomous dragon, Durin, who fell here after the battle with Dvalin. Few adventurers dare attempt to conquer this unforgiving environment marked by deep snow, sheer cold, poisonous blood, and monsters. But such things will not dissuade the star-faring Traveler from journeying here...

Albedo suspects that the sword Festering Desire is related to the dragon Durin, and may draw its power from the dragon's venom.

### Before Durin

Long before Durin's fall, there existed a civilization called Sal Vindagnyr on the mountain. Much of its archaeological remains are centered on the Entombed City - Ancient Palace. There are also records contained on Ancient Carvings; and in the descriptions of the weapon Snow-Tombed Starsilver, as well as the catalyst Frostbearer; and of the Princess' Box, Priest's Box, and Scribe's Box; as well as frescos within the Mural Room where the Snow-Tombed Starsilver is found.

Together they tell of a kingdom, a princess gifted with the power to foretell through visions and painting, and of a tragedy or fall of that kingdom. The fall is brought about by the Skyfrost Nail which falls and destroys the silver ley line tree on the mountain- this causes the change in climate from verdant to frostbitten. Artifacts found in Dragonspine tell the story of the Princess and people of that time, and the story of an outlander entrusted with the Starsilver weapon — when the outlander returns from his quest he finds the city dead and abandoned, and leaves the weapon in the secret chamber.

The decoded messages ("Record of Serial No.") found on broken Ruin Guards in the region may also be related, but also may relate to the fall of Khaenri'ah, from where Ruin Guards originate.

## Trivia

* Much of Dragonspine's story, lore, and history were deliberately left ambiguous to allow players to develop their own interpretations of what happened. In "Snow-Covered Path" — Behind the Scenes of Dragonspine (3:50 – 4:37), open world level designer Xiao Ao says, *"To enrich the experience of the Dragonspine story, we would take the core themes of Dragonspine — namely the Skyfrost Nail and the bygone civilization — and represent them from many angles. [...] In the end, the player develops their own interpretation of what happened."*
* Dragonspine's peak is modelled after the iconic shape of the Matterhorn in the Alps.
* Before Version 1.2, Dragonspine was actually a subarea belonging to Windwail Highland in-game, though players couldn't reach Dragonspine under normal conditions.
	+ If the player reached Dragonspine from some methods (for example, being knocked back incorrectly by some enemies) before Version 1.2, the word "Dragonspine" would appear on the screen, like other subareas.

## Gallery

### Videos

Version 1.2 "The Chalk Prince and the Dragon" Trailer - Genshin Impact
### Pre-1.2 Media

Viewpoint Manor of Daybreak Old.pngDragonspine in Manor of Daybreak viewpointDadaupa Gorge Expedition.pngDragonspine in Dadaupa Gorge expeditionOld Dragonspine Mondstadt Side.pngDragonspine from Windwail HighlandOld Dragonspine Liyue Side.pngDragonspine from Sea of Clouds
### Other Media

Dragonspine map.jpgMap of DragonspineDragonspine Preview.pngAerial View of Dragonspine (Version 1.3 website)Viewpoint Manor of Daybreak.pngDragonspine in Manor of Daybreak viewpointDragonspine from Mingyun Village.pngDragonspine from Mingyun VillageDragonspine from Wangshu Inn.pngDragonspine from Wangshu InnDragonspine from Qingyun Peak.pngDragonspine from Qingyun PeakDragonspine from Cuijue Slope.pngDragonspine from Cuijue SlopeDragonspine from Inazuma.pngDragonspine from Inazuma

## Change History

Introduced in **Version 1.0** • Released in **Version 1.2**[Create New History]
## References

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1. ↑ YouTube: Version 1.2 "The Chalk Prince and the Dragon" Trailer