User:Midoro/Eldin

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 cliffs, deep gorges, and volcanic activity. The region is a rugged badland 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 volcanoes 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 area of Eldin along the ends of Hyrule is a barren, dead wasteland. This area is devoid of vegetation and also appears to be a mass grave site, as it is inhabited by skeletal enemies and home to some skeletal landmarks, such as the Eldin Great Skeleton.

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. Animals well adapted to the climate, such as Fireproof Lizards and Eldin Ostriches, also inhabit the region throughout.

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 the Death Mountain 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. It is responsible for the region's high volcanic activity. The Divine Beast Vah Rudania crawls along its rockface during present events. 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 is the 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. The greater region's hot climate has turned a number of bodies of water in southern and northern Eldin Canyon into Hot Springs.

Abandoned North Mine
The Abandoned North Mine is a disued quarry is located west of Goron City. 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.

Bridge of Eldin
The Bridge of Eldin is a bridge that connects to Death Mountain. 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, who gives Link a Korok Seed.

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 filled with cool water. 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.

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 sits beneath its skull.

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. As with other Stables, Beedle occasionally comes to the Stable to sell and buy items. 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.

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. A statue of rocks resembling Daruk looks over the settlement. A nearby Shrine of Trials, the Shae Mo'sah Shrine, sits on a cliff above 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. Two Gorons, Grapp and Dugby, can be found here.

Isle of Rabac
The Isle of Rabac is a small island situated in the molten lava of Darunia Lake, north of the Abandoned North Mine. It is connected by a mine cart rail that curves over the lake from the Abandoned North Mine. The island's sole feature is the Shorah Hah Shrine located inside its crag.

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. Ore Deposits can be found around the Lake's shore, usually containing Luminous Stones inside.

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 through it. Broca Island is situated in the lake's easternmost inlet.

Maw of Death Mountain
The Maw of Death Mountain 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.

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 can notably be 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.

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 part of Shrine Quests.