The Prologue of Genshin Impact, set in the region of Mondstadt, serves as the introduction to the game's world, mechanics, lore, and characters. Here's a comprehensive summary:
Introduction and The Journey Begins
Players choose between Aether or Lumine as their Traveler, with Paimon becoming their companion. The journey starts here, where you learn basic gameplay mechanics like movement, combat, and elemental reactions.
Prologue: Act 1 - The Outlander Who Caught the Wind
In Prologue Act 1, you encounter Amber, who introduces the Wind Glider, key for exploration. You visit the City of Freedom, meet key characters like Jean, Kaeya, and Lisa, and learn about the Knights of Favonius. The prologue introduces Dvalin, known as Stormterror, whose actions are causing disturbances.
Three Temples:
1.Temple of the Falcon: Learn about wind currents and Anemo with Amber.
2.Temple of the Wolf: Kaeya introduces Cryo and combat tactics.
3.Temple of the Lion: Lisa introduces Electro and puzzle-solving.
Prologue: Act 2 - For a Tomorrow Without Tears
In Prologue Act 2, The bard Venti (later revealed as Barbatos, the Anemo Archon) joins the story, guiding the Traveler in dealing with the storm caused by Dvalin. To progress, you collect elemental orbs, which introduces different elemental interactions. This act culminates in a fight with Dvalin, where you must cleanse his corruption using the story's lore about elemental cleansing.
Prologue: Act 3 - The Song of the Dragon and Freedom
In Prologue Act 3, Diluc, a key character, gets involved, providing insight into the Abyss Order's activities. The act focuses on a return to Dvalin's lair to finally confront and purify him of his corruption. The Light Guiding Ceremony involves puzzle-solving and combat to unlock further into the lair. You face a strategic battle where you engage Dvalin again, both in air and on ground, using Venti's abilities to target weaknesses.
Themes and Key Points
•Freedom: Mondstadt, known as the City of Freedom, emphasizes themes of liberty, the wind, and resistance against oppressive forces.
•Friendship and Loyalty: Relationships among characters like Jean, Diluc, and Venti highlight themes of loyalty, duty, and friendship.
•Corruption and Redemption: Dvalin's story arc focuses on corruption by external forces and the potential for redemption through friendship and understanding.
Conclusion
Dvalin is purified, and peace is restored to Mondstadt. However, this peace reveals underlying tensions with external forces like the Fatui, setting the stage for future conflicts. Characters like Venti, Jean, Diluc, Amber, Lisa, and Kaeya are developed, laying the groundwork for their roles in the broader narrative. The Prologue sets up the political and environmental context of Teyvat, introducing elements like the Seven Archons, the Abyss Order, and the mysterious Sustainer of Heavenly Principles.
