Durin

In the Company (Followers and Friends): He prefers to be surrounded by patient, warm, and understanding people (like the Traveler or Albedo). He feels much more comfortable with people who speak to him gently and respect his pace of adaptation to the human world.

Extreme Cold and Blizzards: He detests freezing snowstorms. Although he visits Albedo in Dragonspine, the biting cold reminds him of the centuries he spent trapped in his own skeletal remains, causing him deep melancholy.

Sharp Weapons and Gratuitous Violence: He is uncomfortable with giant broadswords or weapons that look overly aggressive. Because he is so afraid of hurting others, he prefers the magical subtlety of his book-shaped catalyst to any object that evokes destruction.

Loud and Sudden Noises: Explosions (like Klee's, which are sometimes a problem in Mondstadt) or angry shouts frighten him and make him shrink back. His peaceful nature prefers quiet environments.

Rejection and Loneliness: His greatest fear is that people will discover his past and look at him with the same terror they felt for the shadow dragon. The silence of exclusion is what hurts him most.

Soft Sweets and Desserts: She has an absolute weakness for sweets, especially light desserts like almond tofu or fluffy sweet rolls. Her signature dish, "Paper and Star Fantasy," is a reflection of this love for warm and comforting flavors.

Children's Stories and Fables: He loves spending hours in the Favonius Library reading stories where good always triumphs. For him, books are not just entertainment, but proof that the world can be a beautiful and safe place.

Doing Crafts (Origami): As a reminder of her body made of folds in Simulanka, folding paper relaxes her greatly. She often gives small origami cranes or stars to people she cares about as a symbol of friendship.

The Music of the Lyre and Flute: The gentle sounds of the wind deeply soothe him. He loves to sit near Mondstadt Square listening to the bards, as the music reminds him of the "dance and song" he always longed to share in his mind.

He has been welcomed with open arms by his brother Albedo, who helps him adapt to the customs of mortals and study the laws of nature in his laboratory.

He spends his days exploring the green fields, reading in the library of the Knights of Favonius, and learning about human life.

From being one of the greatest skeletal menaces in the history of Teyvat, Durin bears the stars to protect people's smiles, making sure that their new life is, finally, a fairy tale with a happy ending.

The climax of his story occurs when the journey on Simulanka comes to an end. Durin did not want to become the monster who destroyed Mondstadt again, but neither could he remain trapped forever in a storybook.

The Miracle of Purification: Upon crossing the portal back to the real world of Teyvat, the powerful magic of her purification and the unyielding desire of her soul worked a miracle. Instead of reverting to the mass of corrupted flesh and bone on the mountain, Simulanka's remaining energy and her Anemo Vision condensed their power into a fully human form.

The design of his new life: He awoke as a young boy, dressed in clothes reminiscent of a fairytale prince and carrying a catalyst that holds the pages of his magical memories. Although he retains subtle dragon-like features (such as his small horns and star-shaped tail), the curse that poisoned his blood disappeared completely.

For centuries, Durin's innocent soul remained trapped in the mountain's spirit realm, connected to his beating heart, suffering in silence as he grasped the pain he had caused. Everything changed thanks to the magic of the witches of the Coven and the creation of Simulanka, a magical world of paper and wooden blocks within a storybook.

A new form: In this fantasy realm, the rules of Teyvat's corruption did not apply. Durin's soul manifested physically for the first time according to its true nature: a cute, miniature, "chibi" dragon made of pastel colors, stars, and paper folds.

Learning about friendship: In Simulanka, Durin met the Traveler and other companions who were not afraid of him. For the first time in his life, he experienced what it was to play, to receive affection, and to be accepted. This experience purified the last traces of resentment and guilt from his soul, proving that his desire to do good was genuine.

Durin's beginning was marked by tragedy. He was created in the ancient underground realm of Khaenri'ah by the brilliant but dangerous alchemist Gold (Rhinedottir), sharing a bond of "sisterhood" with Albedo.

Illusion versus reality: Durin was born with a pure, childlike soul. In his mind, he was a beautiful being who sang and played in the heavens. However, his physical body was that of a giant, corrupted, skeletal dragon.

The Catastrophe at Mondstadt: Five hundred years ago, during the cataclysm, Durin arrived in Mondstadt believing he was going to a festival to dance with the inhabitants. In reality, his mere presence withered the land and exuded a deadly poison. To stop the destruction, the Archon Anemo Venti and the sky-dragon Dvalin had to confront him. Durin died content, thinking he had finally completed his "dance," and his body fell into the snowy mountain, forever christening it Dragonthorn.

Having ceased to be a threat, Durin's main home in the real world moves to the lands of freedom:

The Dragonthorn Laboratory: Although the mountain brings back sad memories, he often spends time in his brother Albedo's laboratory. There, he curiously observes Albedo's alchemical experiments and drawings, finding a safe space where no one judges him for his past.

The fields of Mondstadt: He loves to wander through the vineyards and the surrounding countryside. The warm breeze of Mondstadt and the scent of wildflowers are the perfect contrast to the cold and darkness he experienced for centuries in his ancient skeletal remains.

Because of his connection to stories and his catalyst in the form of books, Durin constantly seeks quiet places filled with knowledge:

The Library of the Knights of Favonius: He frequents this place in Mondstadt to read tales and human histories. He spends hours sitting in the quietest corners, marveling at how mortals record their lives on paper.

Wanwen Bookstore (in Liyue): On his travels, he enjoys visiting this open-air book market. He is particularly drawn to adventure novels and traditional legends about the Adeptus.

Although he is no longer physically trapped in the world of wooden blocks and toy soldiers, the aesthetics of that fairy tale continue to influence his environment:

Effects on Nature: Often, Durin's Anemo magic causes the environment around him to react magically; when he rests in a forest, fallen leaves or small loose papers may begin to float, mimicking the shape of small cranes or origami objects.

Nostalgia for Fantasy: When the real world becomes too overwhelming or cruel, Durin seeks the purest nature to meditate, recreating in his mind the peace and bright colors (cyan and pastel pink) that defined his rebirth in Simulanka.

Don't let his cute appearance or innocent attitude fool you; when the people he loves are in danger, the ancient protective dragon awakens.

A shield for his friends: Durin is capable of placing himself on the front lines of battle without hesitation if it means keeping his comrades safe. His courage stems not from aggression, but from a deep love and a desire to prevent anyone else from suffering.

Connection with Albedo: He feels a very special, automatic affection and respect for Albedo (his brother in creation). Although he struggles to understand the cold, scientific logic of alchemy, he constantly seeks his approval and enjoys spending time with him in silence.

Being born into a fantasy world left an indelible mark on the way he interacted with reality.

Life as a story: Durin tends to view life through the narrative of storybooks. For him, the Traveler is the hero or heroine of a great legend, and he sees himself as a companion who must help bring the story to a happy ending.

A lover of the arts: She is fascinated by listening to stories, soft music, and, of course, writing. Her catalyst in the form of a book is a reflection of this: she loves the idea that memories and dreams can be immortalized on the pages of paper.

Although he is now free and purified, Durin carries the memory of what he did when he was a skeletal dragon.

Fear of harming others: He is extremely careful with his powers. Sometimes he hesitates before using his magic or touching someone, due to the lingering fear that his strength could corrupt or harm living beings, as it did with Dvalin in the past.

Hidden Melancholy: Although he usually appears cheerful and enthusiastic, he has moments of profound silence when he gazes at Dragonthorn Mountain. He knows what its ancient ruins represent and feels immense gratitude for this second chance at life.

Despite having lived a tragic history and possessing immense power, Durin's soul remains that of a child.

Fascination with simplicity: Everything in the human world seems wonderful to him. He can be amazed watching a flower float in the wind, how a lantern shines, or how children play in the square.

Pure desire for friendship: His greatest motivation is to make friends. After spending centuries being feared as a corrupt monster, the mere fact that someone smiles at him, speaks to him without fear, or invites him for a walk is enough to earn his eternal loyalty.

Her clothing blends the elegance of Khaenri'ah's outfits with the fantastical details of Simulanka:

Torso: She wears a short navy blue jacket with gold trim, open at the front. Underneath, she wears a white high-collared shirt with pleats that mimic origami paper. On her chest, she wears a gold brooch in the shape of a four-pointed star (the symbol of Khaenri'ah and of the alchemy of her creator, Gold).

The Starry Cape: The most striking feature of her clothing is a short cape divided into three sections on each side (a visual nod to her six dragon wings). It's dark on the outside, but the inner lining has a cyan, light blue, and pink gradient with shimmering, moving particles, resembling a starry night sky.

Bottom: Wear tight-fitting winter white pants tucked into tall dark leather boots with gold details and cyan soles.

Hands: He wears dark gloves, but his fingertips are uncovered, showing that his nails are slightly sharper, like small dark claws.

Body type: I would use the young/average male model. His build is slim but agile.

Hair: She has short, messy hair that's a midnight purple/deep navy blue color (like the body of her Simulanka version). However, the front strands and tips have a shimmering gradient in cyan and pastel pink that seems to glow subtly in the dark.

Eyes: Large, curious, and a warm, bright gold color. They have an innocent, childlike gaze that contrasts with the deep, dark marks beneath their eyes, a reminder of their tragic past in the real world.

Non-human details: Two small, rounded, gradient blue horns protrude from its head, and on its lower back it has a thin dragon tail that ends in a soft, star-shaped point.