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==Features and Overview==
==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 [[Food#Breath of the Wild|Food]]s or [[Food|Elixir]]s that grant fire resistance, or by wearing any of the [[Armor|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 Great Skeleton]]. Eldin is a major resource of [[Ore]]s which are found inside [[Ore Deposit]]s, and also has a high abundance of [[Luminous Stone Deposit]]s.
Eldin is a vast Region in northern [[Hyrule]]. It is a largely mountainous stretch of land that consists densely of foothills, deep gorges, and volcanoes. The Region consists of three smaller areas: [[Eldin Canyon]], [[Death Mountain]], and the [[Eldin Mountains]]. The Eldin Canyon is the largest of these areas, covering the entirety of southern, central, and northeast Eldin.


Due to its hotter climate, the region hosts a number of [[Hot Spring]]s 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 [[Cooking|grill]] certain Foods. 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 Lizard]]s, [[Hotfeather Pidgeon]]s and [[Eldin Ostrich]]es, also inhabit the region throughout.
The Eldin Region is a rugged valley in the south, consisting of foothills and small cliffs, 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 volcanic activity. 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 [[Food#Breath of the Wild|Food]] or [[Food|Elixir]]s that grant fire resistance, or by wearing any of the [[Flamebreaker Set]], allowing him to safely travel through the hotter climate. Some areas, however, such as Death Mountain and the [[Abandoned North Mine]], are even hotter and require Link to either wear at least two Flamebreaker pieces, or to wear one and consume a fire resistant Food. The northernmost area of Eldin is a barren, dead wasteland that sits along the ends of [[Hyrule]]. This area extends to the northwest through the Eldin Mountains, north of the [[Great Hyrule Forest]].


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.
Due to its hotter climate, Eldin hosts a number of [[Hot Springs]] that will gradually recover Link's health as he swims through them. As another result of the climate, 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 [[Cooking|grill]] certain Food. As very few people can naturally withstand the intense heat without the aid of Food 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 Lizard]]s, [[Hotfeather Pidgeon]]s, and [[Eldin Ostrich]]es, also inhabit the Region throughout.


During present events, the Eldin region is plagued by the [[Divine Beast Vah Rudania (Dungeon)|Divine Beast Vah Rudania]], which now crawls along the rockface of Death Mountain. Vah Rudania has caused Death Mountain's eruptions to worsen,<ref>{{Cite|With {{Color|BotW Blue|Rudania}} runnin' wild recently, Death Mountain's eruptions have gotten real bad.|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> which conversely has also caused the Gorons' mining operations to decline.<ref>{{Cite|Now all it does is mess up our mining operations! We're all suffering because it's stoppin' us from doin' business!|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> Vah Rudania is also responsible for the [[Magma Bomb]]s that fall from the sky.<ref>{{Cite|We used to mine by {{Color|BotW Blue|the summit}}, but with that {{Color|BotW Blue|lizard monster}} launchin' those {{Color|BotW Blue|magma bombs}} at everything...|Bohrin|BotW}}</ref> As Link enters Goron City to quell Vah Rudania from its influence of [[Malice]], he meets the Gorons' Boss, [[Bludo]].<ref>{{Cite|Well, my name's {{Color|BotW Blue|Bludo}}. I'm the great Goron {{Color|BotW Blue|Boss}} who's fearsome enough to silence a crying child! Or to make a silenced child cry, either way.|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> Link learns that the Gorons have been using [[Cannon]]s to drive away Vah Rudania, but it always returns.<ref>{{Cite|I can't tell ya how many times we've used the {{Color|BotW Red|cannon}} to chase off that fiend.|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> Bludo was planning to use the Cannon again, but is unable to due to his sore back.<ref>{{Cite|I was plann' to drive off {{Color|BotW Blue|Rudania}} like I always do, but then this blasted pain in my back flared up outta nowhere...|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> The Goron [[Yunobo]] had went to the [[Abandoned North Mine]] to fetch him some painkillers, but has yet to return.<ref>{{Cite|He went to grab some painkillers for my back from the {{Color|BotW Red|Abandoned North Mine}}, but he hasn't come back yet...|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> Bludo sends Link to find Yunobo, beginning the first phase in the "[[Divine Beast Vah Rudania (Quest|Divine Beast Vah Rudania]]" [[Main Quest]].
Eldin is also a major resource of [[Ore]]s which are found inside [[Ore Deposit]]s, and also has a high abundance of [[Luminous Stone Deposit]]s.


At the Abandoned North Mine, Link frees Yunobo from the Vault he was trapped in during a rock slide.<ref>{{Cite|I came to get some painkillers for Boss, but a magma bomb caused a rock slide, sealing the entrance, goro.|Yunobo|BotW}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite|...What's gotten into you? Hylians sure are strange. Anyway, {{Color|BotW Blue|Yunobo}} is actually a descendant of the great {{Color|BotW Blue|Daruk}}. That's why that slacker can even use {{Color|BotW Blue|Daruk's Protection}}!|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> He explains that Yunobo uses this ability when the Gorons fire him at Vah Rudania to drive it away.<ref>{{Cite|He uses it to protect himself when he fire him at {{Color|BotW Blue|Rudania}}. That's the only way we can chase that blasted beast away.|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> 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 Moblin]]s. 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.
During present events, the Eldin Region is plagued by the [[Divine Beast Vah Rudania (Dungeon)|Divine Beast Vah Rudania]], which crawls along the rockface of Death Mountain. Vah Rudania has caused Death Mountain's eruptions to worsen,<ref>{{Cite|With {{Color|BotW Blue|Rudania}} runnin' wild recently, Death Mountain's eruptions have gotten real bad.|Bludo|BotW}}</ref>
which conversely has also caused the Gorons' mining operations to decline.<ref>{{Cite|Now all it does is mess up our mining operations! We're all suffering because it's stoppin' us from doin' business!|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> Vah Rudania is also responsible for the [[Magma Bomb]]s that are erupted.<ref>{{Cite|We used to mine by {{Color|BotW Blue|the summit}}, but with that {{Color|BotW Blue|lizard monster}} launchin' those {{Color|BotW Blue|magma bombs}} at everything...|Bohrin|BotW}}</ref> As Link enters Goron City to quell Vah Rudania from [[Calamity Ganon]]'s influence, he meets the Gorons' Boss, [[Bludo]].<ref>{{Cite|Well, my name's {{Color|BotW Blue|Bludo}}. I'm the great Goron {{Color|BotW Blue|Boss}} who's fearsome enough to silence a crying child! Or to make a silenced child cry, either way.|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> Link learns that the Gorons have been using [[Cannon]]s to drive away Vah Rudania, but it always returns.<ref>{{Cite|I can't tell ya how many times we've used the {{Color|BotW Red|cannon}} to chase off that fiend.|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> Bludo was planning to use the Cannon again, but is unable to due to his sore back.<ref>{{Cite|I was plann' to drive off {{Color|BotW Blue|Rudania}} like I always do, but then this blasted pain in my back flared up outta nowhere...|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> His partner, [[Yunobo]], had went to the Abandoned North Mine to fetch him some painkillers, but has yet to return.<ref>{{Cite|He went to grab some painkillers for my back from the {{Color|BotW Red|Abandoned North Mine}}, but he hasn't come back yet...|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> Bludo sends Link to find Yunobo, beginning the first phase in the "[[Divine Beast Vah Rudania (Quest|Divine Beast Vah Rudania]]" [[Main Quest]].


Vah Rudania attempts to hinder their progress by deploying [[Sentry|Sentries]] 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.  
At the Abandoned North Mine, Link frees Yunobo from the Vault he was trapped in during a rock slide.<ref>{{Cite|I came to get some painkillers for Boss, but a magma bomb caused a rock slide, sealing the entrance, goro.|Yunobo|BotW}}</ref> Link then 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]].<ref>{{Cite|...What's gotten into you? Hylians sure are strange. Anyway, {{Color|BotW Blue|Yunobo}} is actually a descendant of the great {{Color|BotW Blue|Daruk}}. That's why that slacker can even use {{Color|BotW Blue|Daruk's Protection}}!|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> He explains that Yunobo uses this ability when the Gorons fire him at Vah Rudania to drive it away.<ref>{{Cite|He uses it to protect himself when he fire him at {{Color|BotW Blue|Rudania}}. That's the only way we can chase that blasted beast away.|Bludo|BotW}}</ref> However, even after taking the painkillers, Bludo's back is still too sore, 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 Moblin]]s. 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.


===Death Mountain===
Vah Rudania attempts to hinder their progress by deploying [[Sentry|Sentries]] 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.
{{Main|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 [[Sentry|Sentries]].
 
====Death Mountain Summit====
{{Main|Death Mountain Summit}}
'''Death Mountain Summit''' is the peak of Death Mountain.<ref>{{Cite|100 famous mountains of Hyrule: #1<br>Death Mountain Summit|Sign|BotW}}</ref> After Link defeats Fireblight Ganon and releases Vah Rudania from its influence, the Summit becomes a Travel Gate point via Vah Rudania's icon on the map. Vah Rudania clings onto the Summit while it takes aim at [[Hyrule Castle]].
 
====Divine Beast Vah Rudania====
{{Main|Divine Beast Vah Rudania (Dungeon)}}
After Link and Yunobo scale Death Mountain on their assault against Divine Beast 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.
 
Divine Beast Vah Rudania becomes a Travel Gate point after Link enters it the first time. After defeating Fireblight Ganon, Link can no longer enter the interior of Vah Rudania, and the Travel Gate warps him to Death Mountain Summit instead.


===Eldin Canyon===
===Eldin Canyon===
{{Main|Eldin Canyon}}
{{Main|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 (Region)|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.
'''Eldin Canyon''' is the most expansive area of Eldin. It covers the majority of the Region, extending from southern and central Eldin to the northeast. The southern portion consists of the Region's base, and is mainly a mountainous valley with deep gorges and rugged slopes. This portion serves as the main entrance to Eldin, via the road that paves between [[Central Hyrule]] and northern [[Lanayru (Region)|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, mountainous wasteland devoid of life, which is shared with the Eldin Mountains.


====Abandoned North Mine====
===Eldin Mountains===
{{Main|Abandoned North Mine}}
The '''Abandoned North Mine''' is a disued quarry located west of Goron City. It is denoted as Death Mountain Marker #6.<ref>{{Cite|Death Mountain Marker #6<br>Abandoned North Mine|Sign|BotW}}</ref> 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)|Remote Bomb]] [[Rune]], can be used to fire cannonballs. [[Fire-Breath Lizalfos]] have built a number of camps around the area.
 
====Bridge of Eldin====
{{Main|Bridge of Eldin}}
The '''Bridge of Eldin''' is a bridge that connects to Death Mountain.  It is denoted as Death Mountain Marker #8.<ref>{{Cite|Death Mountain Marker #8<br>Bridge of Eldin|Sign|BotW}}</ref> Bludo rose the bridge to prevent Vah Rudania from crossing over, thereby making it inaccessible.<ref>{{Cite|The problem is...good ol' Boss raised the {{Color|BotW Red|Bridge of Eldin}} to make sure that mean Divine Beast couldn't get over here.|Yunobo|BotW}}</ref> The bridge is lowered after Yunobo, with the help of the cannon Link uses, strikes it down.
 
====Broca Island====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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 Octorok]]s also live in this Lake.
 
====Darb Pond====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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 Bokoblin]]s and [[Black Moblin]]s is stationed beneath its skull.
 
====Eldin Mountains====
{{Main|Eldin Mountains}}
{{Main|Eldin Mountains}}
The '''Eldin Mountains''' are a mountain range in northwestern Eldin. Its mountains are tall and steep. [[Swift Violet]]s grow along their rockfaces.
The '''Eldin Mountains''' are a mountain range in northwestern Eldin. It stretches westward from the main region toward [[Hebra (Region)|Hebra]]. The area closest to Eldin is primarily a barren wasteland, having dead trees and scattered skeletal remains. Further to the west and closer to the [[Great Hyrule Forest]], the area gradually grows more abundant in vegetation.


====Eldin Tower====
===Death Mountain===
{{Main|Eldin Tower}}
{{Main|Death Mountain}}
The '''Eldin Tower''' is a [[Sheikah Tower]] situated in the southern region of Eldin. It stands atop the ledge of a small mountain.
'''Death Mountain''' is the largest mountain in Eldin. Its eruptions are responsible for the region's high volcanic activity. The Divine Beast Vah Rudania crawls along its rockface during present events. Death Mountain is surrounded by a moat of lava it feeds into, which can only be crossed by using the [[Bridge of Eldin]].
 
====Foothill Stable====
{{Main|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 Travel Gate point to the Stable.
 
A woman named [[Gaile]] notably sells [[Fireproof Elixir]]s at the Stable, invaluable for travelers aiming to trek into the region's more hotter climate.
 
====Gero Pond====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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.
 
====Golow River====
{{Main|Golow River}}
The '''Golow 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====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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.<ref>{{Cite|Death Mountain Marker #5<br>Welcome to Goron City|Sign|BotW}}</ref> A nearby Shrine of Trials, the [[Shae Mo'sah Shrine]], sits on a cliff looking over the City, making it a convenient Travel Gate point to the settlement.
 
====Goron Hot Springs====
{{Main|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.<ref>{{Cite|Death Mountain Marker #7<br>The world-reowned, refreshing Goron Hot Springs!|Sign|BotW}}</ref> Two Gorons, [[Grapp]] and [[Dugby]], can be found here.
 
====Goronbi Lake====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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 Roast]]s can be found nearby. The neighboring gorge is inhabited by [[Black Moblin]]s and [[Fire Chuchu]]s 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====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|Lake Darman}}
'''Lake Darman''' is a lake of molten lava along the northern base of Death Mountain.
 
====Lake Ferona====
{{Main|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 Deposit]]s can be found around the Lake's shore.
 
====Lake Intenouch====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|Maw of Death Mountain}}
The '''Maw of Death Mountain''', also known as the '''Climbing Path Trailhead''',<ref>{{Cite|Death Mountain Marker #1<br>Climbing Path Trailhead|Sign|BotW}}</ref> 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====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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.<ref>{{Cite|Death Mountain Marker #3<br>Southern Mine|Sign|BotW}}</ref> The Mine is where the Gorons come to mine for Ores, which are an important resource to Goron City's economy.<ref>{{Cite|The reason Goron City is prosperous is because of the work we do.|Dorill|BotW}}</ref> 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 Lizard]]s 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====
{{Main|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====
{{Main|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===
{{Main|Shrine 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 Quest]]s.


==Minor Enemies and Traps==
A number of signs along the main road through Eldin guides the way to [[Death Mountain Summit]], by denoting certain areas as a Death Mountain Marker. The first of these signs begins shortly before the [[Maw of Death Mountain]] and ends at the final sign atop Death Mountain Summit.
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File:BotW Black Bokoblin Horse Rider Model.png|[[Black Bokoblin]]
File:BotW Black Moblin Model.png|[[Black Moblin]]
File:BotW Blue Bokoblin Model.png|[[Blue Bokoblin]]
File:No Image.png|[[Blue Lizalfos]]
File:BotW Bokoblin Model.png|[[Bokoblin]]
File:No Image.png|[[Fire-Breath Lizalfos]]
File:No Image.png|[[Fire Chuchu]]
File:No Image.png|[[Fire Keese]]
File:BotW Sentry Model.png|[[Sentry]]
File:BotW Guardian Firing.png|[[Guardian Stalker]]
File:No Image.png|[[Ice Wizzrobe]]
File:No Image.png|[[Igneo Pebblit]]
File:No Image.png|[[Magma Bomb]]
File:No Image.png|[[Rock Octorok]]
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Not to be confused with the Eldin Province from Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword.

Template:Place Eldin is a region in Breath of the Wild.

Features and Overview

Eldin is a vast Region in northern Hyrule. It is a largely mountainous stretch of land that consists densely of foothills, deep gorges, and volcanoes. The Region consists of three smaller areas: Eldin Canyon, Death Mountain, and the Eldin Mountains. The Eldin Canyon is the largest of these areas, covering the entirety of southern, central, and northeast Eldin.

The Eldin Region is a rugged valley in the south, consisting of foothills and small cliffs, 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 volcanic activity. 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 Food or Elixirs that grant fire resistance, or by wearing any of the Flamebreaker Set, allowing him to safely travel through the hotter climate. Some areas, however, such as Death Mountain and the Abandoned North Mine, are even hotter and require Link to either wear at least two Flamebreaker pieces, or to wear one and consume a fire resistant Food. The northernmost area of Eldin is a barren, dead wasteland that sits along the ends of Hyrule. This area extends to the northwest through the Eldin Mountains, north of the Great Hyrule Forest.

Due to its hotter climate, Eldin hosts a number of Hot Springs that will gradually recover Link's health as he swims through them. As another result of the climate, 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 Food. As very few people can naturally withstand the intense heat without the aid of Food 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.

Eldin is also a major resource of Ores which are found inside Ore Deposits, and also has a high abundance of Luminous Stone Deposits.

During present events, the Eldin Region is plagued by the Divine Beast Vah Rudania, which crawls along the rockface of Death Mountain. Vah Rudania has caused Death Mountain's eruptions to worsen,[1] which conversely has also caused the Gorons' mining operations to decline.[2] Vah Rudania is also responsible for the Magma Bombs that are erupted.[3] As Link enters Goron City to quell Vah Rudania from Calamity Ganon's influence, he meets the Gorons' Boss, Bludo.[4] Link learns that the Gorons have been using Cannons to drive away Vah Rudania, but it always returns.[5] Bludo was planning to use the Cannon again, but is unable to due to his sore back.[6] His partner, Yunobo, had went to the Abandoned North Mine to fetch him some painkillers, but has yet to return.[7] 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.[8] Link then 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.[9] He explains that Yunobo uses this ability when the Gorons fire him at Vah Rudania to drive it away.[10] However, even after taking the painkillers, Bludo's back is still too sore, 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 Sentries 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.

Eldin Canyon

Main article: Eldin Canyon

Eldin Canyon is the most expansive area of Eldin. It covers the majority of the Region, extending from southern and central Eldin to the northeast. The southern portion consists of the Region's base, and is mainly a mountainous valley with deep gorges and rugged slopes. This portion serves as the main entrance to Eldin, via the road that paves between Central Hyrule and 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, mountainous wasteland devoid of life, which is shared with the Eldin Mountains.

Eldin Mountains

Main article: Eldin Mountains

The Eldin Mountains are a mountain range in northwestern Eldin. It stretches westward from the main region toward Hebra. The area closest to Eldin is primarily a barren wasteland, having dead trees and scattered skeletal remains. Further to the west and closer to the Great Hyrule Forest, the area gradually grows more abundant in vegetation.

Death Mountain

Main article: Death Mountain

Death Mountain is the largest mountain in Eldin. Its eruptions are responsible for the region's high volcanic activity. The Divine Beast Vah Rudania crawls along its rockface during present events. Death Mountain is surrounded by a moat of lava it feeds into, which can only be crossed by using the Bridge of Eldin.

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

References

  1. ↑ "With Rudania runnin' wild recently, Death Mountain's eruptions have gotten real bad." — Bludo (Breath of the Wild)
  2. ↑ "Now all it does is mess up our mining operations! We're all suffering because it's stoppin' us from doin' business!" — Bludo (Breath of the Wild)
  3. ↑ "We used to mine by the summit, but with that lizard monster launchin' those magma bombs at everything..." — Bohrin (Breath of the Wild)
  4. ↑ "Well, my name's Bludo. I'm the great Goron Boss who's fearsome enough to silence a crying child! Or to make a silenced child cry, either way." — Bludo (Breath of the Wild)
  5. ↑ "I can't tell ya how many times we've used the cannon to chase off that fiend." — Bludo (Breath of the Wild)
  6. ↑ "I was plann' to drive off Rudania like I always do, but then this blasted pain in my back flared up outta nowhere..." — Bludo (Breath of the Wild)
  7. ↑ "He went to grab some painkillers for my back from the Abandoned North Mine, but he hasn't come back yet..." — Bludo (Breath of the Wild)
  8. ↑ "I came to get some painkillers for Boss, but a magma bomb caused a rock slide, sealing the entrance, goro." — Yunobo (Breath of the Wild)
  9. ↑ "...What's gotten into you? Hylians sure are strange. Anyway, Yunobo is actually a descendant of the great Daruk. That's why that slacker can even use Daruk's Protection!" — Bludo (Breath of the Wild)
  10. ↑ "He uses it to protect himself when he fire him at Rudania. That's the only way we can chase that blasted beast away." — Bludo (Breath of the Wild)
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