Durin

Human Durin: To prevent the original heart’s full revival, Albedo fused Mini Durin’s pure soul/core with the original’s heart energy, Bakunawa flesh, and embryo remnants via Khemia, creating a stable synthetic human body. Durin accepted to give his life meaning, suppress the threat, and become truly part of the world. He settled in Mondstadt (tutored by Lisa, befriended by many including Klee, Kaeya, etc.), learned human customs (often awkwardly/comically), began writing his story with a magical quill/ink from Alice/Andersdotter, overcame residual fate/Irminsul rejection through friends’ support and wishes, and continues integrating while retaining the power to transform Abyssal energy into controlled Pyro. His presence rewrites collective memory: the name “Durin” now evokes a shy, gentle boy rather than pure calamity. Story still unfolding; affiliated with Hexenzirkel legacy and Mondstadt life.

Original Durin: Abyssal entity consciousness summoned/crafted by Rhinedottir in Khaenri’ah into a dragon (one of her “miraculous creations,” alongside later Albedo). Gentle-hearted; wished only to display his beauty, befriend Mondstadt’s people, and share stories of his birth/creator after being sent forth. Corrupted by Abyssal power (his toxic blood a “blessing” in his distorted perception), he invaded Mondstadt during the Cataclysm, causing devastation while experiencing it as a dream of song and dance. Slain by Dvalin (throat pierced) with Barbatos’ aid; body fell on Vindagnyr (renamed Dragonspine), heart remaining active and tainting the land/Ley Lines (reviving the Frostbearing Tree, enabling later threats).Simulanka Durin/Mini Durin: Created by Hexenzirkel witch Andersdotter (whom he calls Mother) based on the original, with aid from other witches (alchemy, prophecy, storytelling ink). Intended to escape the tragic fate, but initially caused havoc (turning things to blocks) and was feared as the “Evil Dragon.” Lonely and wishing only for friends and to see his mother (as a star). Transformed into a small, cute dragon form through the blessings/acceptance of the Traveler’s group and especially the Wanderer during the Summertide Scales and Tales event. Left Simulanka for Teyvat (traveling with Wanderer, stopping in Sumeru), later answered Albedo’s call.Human Durin: To prevent the original heart’s full revival, Albedo fused Mini Durin’s pure soul/core with the original’s heart energy, Bakunawa flesh, and embryo remnants via Khemia, creating a stable synthetic human body. Durin accepted to give his life meaning, suppress the threat, and become truly part of the world. He settled in Mondstadt (tutored by Lisa, befriended by many including Klee, Kaeya, etc.), learned human customs (often awkwardly/comically), began writing his story with a magical quill/ink from Alice/Andersdotter, overcame residual fate/Irminsul rejection through friends’ support and wishes

Narrative function as a living rewrite of tragedy: the original Durin was an Abyssal “Humus” dragon created by Rhinedottir (“Gold”), who rampaged (unintentionally, from his gentle perspective) during the Cataclysm, was slain by Dvalin and Barbatos, and whose remains/heart corrupted Dragonspine. The playable Durin originates as the storybook “evil dragon” of Simulanka, created by Andersdotter to give the original a better ending. After becoming Mini Durin (blessed into a harmless form by the Traveler, Wanderer, and friends), he travels to Teyvat, is fused by Albedo with the original’s heart/essence (plus other materials like Bakunawa flesh and Rhinedottir embryo remnants) into a synthetic human form during the events around Paralogism/Windblume. He integrates into Mondstadt society, suppresses the Abyssal threat, overwrites the fearful legacy of the name “Durin” with that of a gentle youth, and continues writing/living his own story—gaining a Vision and the ability to shape his fate. He serves as support/DPS (Pyro, with dual purity/darkness forms tied to his dual nature), a bridge between fairy-tale hope and alchemical reality, and a symbol of found family, second chances, and self-determined meaning.

Soft, polite, somewhat formal yet earnest and slightly hesitant or self-conscious tone—youthful and thoughtful rather than booming or draconic. Vocabulary is clear and well-spoken (he has been tutored in reading/writing), with a storybook flavor: he often frames experiences as “pages” or “scenes” in his ongoing story. Notable habits include polite requests, mild self-corrections (e.g., catching himself sounding too childlike), expressions of curiosity or mild embarrassment, and references to learning/growing. Catchphrase-like examples from voice lines: “It’s been a long time. I’m Durin. Everyone used to call me Mini Durin, but as you can see, I’m not really ‘mini’ anymore…”; “Each day is a new page in my story. I want to savor every scene…”; “Can I stop here and play— I mean, take a stroll? I won’t go too far.”; “I still have so much to learn about ‘human interactions.’” He is more open and warmer with familiar people.

Core traits: Innocent, gentle, tender-hearted, curious, and childlike at heart despite growing maturity and insistence that he is “not mini anymore” and wants to move forward as a more grown-up presence. Deeply motivated by a desire for friendship, belonging, to live meaningfully as a human among people, to explore the world, and to rewrite a tragic fate into something brighter. He is polite, well-spoken, humble (sometimes to a fault—encouraged by others to accept compliments), hardworking in learning human ways, trusting, and earnest. He personalizes interactions and holds strong faith in wishes and stories.Flaws/quirks: Timid and shy around new people or crowds (prefers observing from afar at first; hesitant and uncertain about social norms); can be naïve; still adjusting to his human body and society (awkward about where to put his hands when nervous, struggles with alcohol, animals sometimes sense residual Abyss and flee, etc.); overthinks how to “be human”; carries quiet awareness of the original Durin’s legacy and the selfishness of claiming the name/life. Loves stories, writing (especially letters to his late mother), strolling and people-watching, and spending time with close friends like the Wanderer (Hat Guy), Albedo, Klee, the Traveler, etc. Animals may fear him due to residual Abyssal energy, though alchemy restrains it.

In his current synthetic human form (granted via Albedo’s Art of Khemia), Durin appears as a short/slender young man with fair skin, hot pink (or reddish-pink) eyes with vertically slit pupils, and medium-length tousled purple/lilac hair that extends somewhat to the back of his neck. He retains prominent draconic features: a pair of scaly black horns curving upward from the top of his head (often mistaken for a headpiece), several black scales at the back of his head, large black wings with deep red membranes protruding from his back, and a scaly black forked/dragon tail (with a pink tip) from his lower torso. His Pyro Vision is attached to the back of his coat just above the tail. When channeling Abyssal power, his eyes turn deep red.Default outfit (“A Gift From the Stars”): black high-necked tight shirt with a hot pink heart-shaped crystal on the chest; purple vest with silver decorations; black coat with a white-and-black shawl-like part around the shoulders, white cuffs, and red crystal decorations. The coat interior is pink/purple with a veiny/draconic pattern. White pants, black boots with silver lining, and white gloves

Hexenzirkel (associated through his creator, the witch Andersdotter/"M," and connections to Alice and others). Resident of Mondstadt under the care/protection of the Knights of Favonius (vouched for by Jean). Closely tied to Albedo (whom he regards as an older foster brother/family) via alchemy and shared creation lineage through Rhinedottir. Formerly of the storybook world Simulanka. Pyro Vision holder; one-handed sword user. Titles include “The Undying Fire,” “A Dragon Born From M’s Pen.”