Eldin (Region)


 * Not to be confused with Eldin Province.

Eldin is a region in.

Features and Overview
Eldin is a vast region in northern Hyrule. It is a largely mountainous stretch of land that consists densely of steep hills, deep gorges, and volcanic activity. The region is a rugged valley to the south, but is otherwise a harmless trek. Further to the north and closer to Death Mountain, however, the land increasingly grows more perilous with harder terrain and pools and rivers of lava. As Link nears this area, the temperature grows exceedingly hot and causes Link and any wooden gear equipped to catch on fire. Link can withstand the high temperatures by consuming Foods or Elixirs that grant fire resistance, or by wearing any of the Flamebreaker equipment, allowing him to safely travel through the hotter climate. The northernmost region of Eldin along the ends of Hyrule is a barren, dead wasteland. This area is devoid of life and also appears to be a mass grave site, as it is inhabited by skeletal enemies and is the location of some skeletal landmarks, such as the Eldin Great Skeleton. Eldin is a major resource of Ores, which can be found by breaking Ore Deposits.

Due to its hotter climate, the region hosts a number of Hot Springs that will gradually recover Link's health as he swims through them. As another result of the high temperature, certain items will begin to burn as they are placed on the ground in the region's volcanic areas. Through this, it is possible to grill certain Foods. The region's volatile eruptions also causes Magma Bombs to drop from the sky in certain areas. As very few people can naturally withstand the intense heat without the aid of Foods or Armor, the Eldin region is home almost exclusively to the Goron Tribe, who live in Goron City in central Eldin. Animals well adapted to the climate, such as Fireproof Lizards, Hotfeather Pidgeons and Eldin Ostriches, also inhabit the region throughout.

A number of signs along the main road guides the way to Death Mountain Summit, by denoting certain areas as a Death Mountain Marker. The first of these signs begins at the Maw of Death Mountain and ends at the final sign atop Death Mountain Summit.

During present events, the Eldin region is plagued by the Divine Beast Vah Rudania, which now crawls along the rockface of Death Mountain. Vah Rudania has caused Death Mountain's eruptions to worsen, which conversely has also caused the Gorons' mining operations to decline. As Link enters Goron City to quell Vah Rudania from its influence of Malice, he meets the Gorons' Boss, Bludo. Link learns that the Gorons have been using Cannons to drive away Vah Rudania, but it always returns. Bludo was planning to use the Cannon again, but is unable to due to his sore back. The Goron Yunobo had went to the Abandoned North Mine to fetch him some painkillers, but has yet to return. Bludo sends Link to find Yunobo, beginning the first phase in the Divine Beast Vah Rudania Main Quest.

At the Abandoned North Mine, Link frees Yunobo from the Vault he was trapped in during a rock slide. Link returns to Bludo, and is told about Daruk, the deceased Goron Champion who controlled Vah Rudania 100 years ago, prompting Link to remember a Memory of him. Bludo then adds that Yunobo is a descendant of Daruk, and can thus use Daruk's Protection. He explains that Yunobo uses this ability when the Gorons fire him at Vah Rudania to drive it away. However, Bludo's back breaks again, forcing him to cancel their plan to drive away Vah Rudania. He asks Link to go to the Bridge of Eldin where Yunobo is to tell him the news. At the bridge, Link saves Yunobo again from a pair of Black Moblins. Despite the change of plans, Link announces that he wants to board Vah Rudania. The pair then team up as they lower the Bridge of Eldin and prepare to scale Death Mountain to weaken the Divine Beast.

Vah Rudania attempts to hinder their progress by deploying Guardian Skywatchers along the mountain path. However, the pair manage to sneak by and use the three Cannons stationed around the mountain to weaken Vah Rudania. The final Cannon sends Vah Rudania crashing down into Death Mountain's crater, allowing Link to board the Divine Beast. There, with the guidance of Daruk's spirit, Link activates the Divine Beast's Terminals and defeats Fireblight Ganon, allowing Daruk to regain control of Vah Rudania.

Death Mountain
Death Mountain is the largest mountain in Eldin, reached by crossing the Bridge of Eldin. It is responsible for the region's high volcanic activity. The Divine Beast Vah Rudania crawls along its rockface during present events. Death Mountain has a much hotter climate than the rest of Eldin, necessitating the need to wear two Flamebreaker pieces, or one piece and consuming a Food with fire resistance, to safely climb it.

Link and Yunobo scale the mountain to weaken Vah Rudania using the Cannons stationed around the mountain. Vah Rudania attempts to counter their efforts by releasing Guardian Skywatchers.

Death Mountain Summit
Death Mountain Summit is the peak of Death Mountain. After Link defeats Fireblight Ganon and releases Vah Rudania from its influence, the Summit becomes a Fast Travel point via Vah Rudania's icon on the map. Vah Rudania clings onto the Summit while it takes aim at Hyrule Castle.

Vah Rudania
After Link and Yunobo scale Death Mountain on their assault against Vah Rudania, the final blast from the third Cannon disables it and sends it crashing down, allowing Link to freely enter its interior. Link faces Fireblight Ganon after activating all of its Terminals.

Vah Rudania becomes a Fast Travel point after Link enters it the first time. After defeating Fireblight Ganon, Link can no longer enter the interior of Vah Rudania, and the Fast Travel point warps him to Death Mountain Summit instead.

Eldin Canyon
The Eldin Canyon is an expansive subregion of Eldin, covering the southernmost area and stretching to the northwest. The southern portion of the Canyon consists of the region's base, and is mainly a mountainous badland with deep gorges and rugged slopes. It serves as the main entrance to the Eldin region, via the road that paves through northern Lanayru. The central portion has prevalent volcanic activity, with pools and rivers of lava formed by Death Mountain's eruptions. The northernmost portion is a barren wasteland devoid of life.

Abandoned North Mine
The Abandoned North Mine is a disued quarry located west of Goron City. It is denoted as Death Mountain Marker #6. Yunobo comes to this Mine looking for painkillers to relieve Bludo's back, but becomes trapped in the Vault during a rock slide. The Mine is home to several Cannons belonging to Bludo, which when used in conjunction with the Remote Bomb Rune, can be used to fire cannonballs. Fire-Breath Lizalfos have built a number of camps around the area.

Bridge of Eldin
The Bridge of Eldin is a bridge that connects to Death Mountain. It is denoted as Death Mountain Marker #8. Bludo rose the bridge to prevent Vah Rudania from crossing over, thereby making it inaccessible. The bridge is lowered after Yunobo, with the help of the cannon Link uses, strikes it down.

Broca Island
Broca Island is a tiny island situated in the eastern inlet of Lake Intenouch. The island's sole characteristic is a formation of unmovable steel blocks. A lone block can be found in the water nearby, which can be picked up using the Magnesis Rune. Pushing the block into the formation makes a Korok appear.

Cephla Lake
Cephla Lake is a large body of water in southeast Eldin, close to the Foothill Stable. Unlike many other bodies of water in Eldin, it is kept at a cool temperature. The Lake is otherwise featureless save for an island camp where a Lizalfos and Blue Lizalfos keep watch. Water Octoroks also live in this Lake.

Darb Pond
Darb Pond is a small body of molten lava south of Death Mountain that is connected by a strait to its moat. The pond flows into Medingo Pool through another, narrower strait. A pinnacle stands in the center of the pond, which holds a stone concealing a Korok. An Igneo Talus is buried in the eastern shore.

Darunia Lake
Darunia Lake is a large body of molten lava in northwest Eldin. The lake is a major part of the Abandoned North Mine, whose islands are scattered across the lake. The Isle of Rabac is also situated within the Lake. Darunia Lake flows into the Gollow River south, which itself flows into Goronbi River and Goronbi Lake.

Death Caldera
Death Caldera is a moat of molten lava that surrounds Death Mountain. The moat is fed by the mountain's erupted lava, which then flows into many of Eldin's lava bodies through rivers and streams.

Eldin's Flank
Eldin's Flank is an enormous, bottomless cliff that borders northern Eldin, serving as the very end of northern Hyrule.

Eldin Great Skeleton
The Eldin Great Skeleton is an enormous skeleton located in northwestern Eldin in the Eldin Mountains. The skeleton consists of a giant skull and rib cage that are partially buried underground. A camp of Black Bokoblins and Black Moblins is stationed beneath its skull.

Eldin Mountains
The Eldin Mountains are a mountain range in northwestern Eldin. Its mountains are tall and steep. Swift Violets grow along their rockfaces.

Eldin Tower
The Eldin Tower is a Sheikah Tower situated in the southern region of Eldin. It stands atop the ledge of a small mountain.

Foothill Stable
The Foothill Stable sits at the base of Eldin, along the main road that leads to Goron City. The Stable is run by Ozunda, who manages both the Horse stables and the inn. Among those at the Stable, Kass the Rito bard can also be found there, who will sing Link a song about Hyrule's past 10,000 years ago. A nearby Shrine of Trials, the Mo'a Keet Shrine, sits on a cliff close to the Stable to the east, making it a convenient Fast Travel point to the Stable.

A woman named Gaile notably sells Fireproof Elixirs at the Stable, invaluable for travelers aiming to trek into the region's more hotter climate.

Gero Pond
Gero Pond is a small Hot Spring that sits next to the main road leading to Goron City, just outside of the main tunnel. A Guardian Stalker patrols nearby. The pond has a ring of jutting stones in the water, which after throwing a rock inside, causes a Korok to appear.

Goro Cove
Goro Cove is a body of molten lava to the east of Goron City. It consists of several jutting cliffs where lava falls flow through. The Cove is notably the location of a giant ribcage that sits in the lava.

Gollow River
The Gollow River is a river of molten lava that flows from Darunia Lake. It flows into the Goronbi River, which itself flows into Goronbi Lake.

Gorko Lake
Gorko Lake is a small lake of molten lava located to the southeast of Goron City. An Igneo Talus is buried in a ledge above the Lake.

Gorko Tunnel
Gorko Tunnel is a small underground tunnel located within the gorge between Gortram Cliff and Gorko Lake. The tunnel is said to conceal the "secret of the hero", a secret that Bladon's brother Gonguron is aiming to uncover. Finding the Tunnel is integral to the Shrine Quest A Brother's Roast. After Gonguron regains his energy by eating Rock Roast, it is discovered that the secret is Kayra Mah Shrine.

Goron City
Goron City  is a small settlement where the Goron Tribe lives. It is situated in central Eldin, close to the base of Death Mountain, and is connected by a rugged road that stretches from it to Foothill Stable. It is denoted as Death Mountain Marker #5. A nearby Shrine of Trials, the Shae Mo'sah Shrine, sits on a cliff looking over the City, making it a convenient Fast Travel point to the settlement.

Goron Hot Springs
The Goron Hot Springs are a collection of small Hot Springs situated along the road between Stolock Bridge and the Bridge of Eldin. It is denoted as Death Marker #7. Two Gorons, Grapp and Dugby, can be found here.

Goronbi Lake
Goronbi Lake is a lake of molten lava located in southwestern Eldin. It is connected by the Goronbi River north. A small island where the Qua Raym Shrine is found sits on the lake.

Goronbi River
The Goronbi River is a river of molten lava in southwestern Eldin. It is connected to the Gollow River north, which flows from Darunia Lake. The Goronbi River flows into Goronbi Lake south of it.

Gortram Cliff
Gortram Cliff is a gorge that runs between Goronbi River and Gorko Lake. At the southwestern end of the Cliff is a tiny lava pool, where Rock Roasts can be found nearby. The neighboring gorge is inhabited by Black Moblins and Fire Chuchus that guard the way to the northeastern end, where the entrance to Gorko Tunnel lies. During the A Brother's Roast Shrine Quest, Link is sent to retrieve Rock Roast from the Cliff.

Gut Check Rock
Gut Check Rock is a tall pinnacle in northeastern Eldin, surrounded by a water moat. The pinnacle has a smooth rockface, leaving only the wooden platforms built along its sides as rest stops. Air drafts around the Rock help propel Link to the top when using the Paraglider, reducing the need to climb. At the very top of Gut Check Rock is Gorae Torr Shrine, however, its entrance is initially blocked by Bayge until Link has completed the Gut Check Challenge, initiating The Gut Check Challenge Shrine Quest.

Isle of Rabac
The Isle of Rabac are a collection of islands in the shape of a crab situated in the molten lava of Darunia Lake, north of the Abandoned North Mine. Its main island is connected by a mine cart rail that curves over the lake from the Abandoned North Mine shore. Inside the main island's crag is the Shorah Hah Shrine.

Lake Darman
Lake Darman is a lake of molten lava along the northern base of Death Mountain.

Lake Ferona
Lake Ferona is a small body of water to the south of Eldin Tower. Due to the region's high temperatures, the Lake is warm and acts as a Hot Spring, and will thus recover Link's health as he swims through it. Luminous Stone Ore Deposits can be found around the Lake's shore.

Lake Intenouch
Lake Intenouch is a narrow lake extending from Lake Ferona. Like Lake Ferona, it is a warm Hot Spring, and will gradually recover Link's health as he swims in it. Broca Island is situated in the lake's eastern inlet.

Maw of Death Mountain
The Maw of Death Mountain, also known as the Climbing Path Trailhead, is the main entrance into Eldin, through the main road that leads from Foothill Stable to Goron City. It is denoted as Death Mountain Marker #1, making it the first of a string of landmarks guiding the way to Death Mountain Summit.

Medingo Pool
Medingo Pool is a lake of molten lava in southeastern Eldin, sitting close to the main road. It is connected to a narrow strait that flows from Darb Pond. A Guardian Stalker patrols the area.

Southern Mine
The Southern Mine is a small mining quarry that sits along the main road leading to Goron City. It is denoted as Death Mountain Marker #3. The Mine is where the Gorons come to mine for Ores, which are an important resource to Goron City's economy. The Goron miners work during the day, while the Goron children Pelison and Axyl play, and stop to rest at night until the next morning. A number of Ore Deposits can be found around the Mine, which can be broken for various Ores. Fireproof Lizards are notably found in high numbers here.

A Hylian man named Kima asks Link to collect him 10 Fireproof Lizards, initiating the Fireproof Lizard Roundup Side Quest. Completing the Side Quest will reward Link with a Flamebreaker Armor.

Stolock Bridge
The Stolock Bridge is a iron bridge that stands overhead Goron City, bridging the gap between the tunnel in Abandoned North Mine and the road leading to the Bridge of Eldin.

Trilby Valley
Trilby Valley is a rugged valley located in southernmost Eldin. Being close to Central Hyrule and the Lanayru region, it has little more vegetation, but grows more scarce the further north. West of the Valley is a small grove of dead trees where a Bokoblin camp is found.

Shrines of Trials
The Eldin region bears nine Shrines of Trials: Daqa Koh Shrine, Gorae Torr Shrine, Kayra Mah Shrine, Mo'a Keet Shrine, Qua Raym Shrine, Sah Dahaj Shrine, Shae Mo'sah Shrine, Shora Hah Shrine, and Tah Muhl Shrine. Three of the Shrines, Gorae Torr, Kayra Mah, and Tah Muhl, are involved in Shrine Quests.