Through the legacy of the Transmutation Arcanum, their appearance remains unchanged, and they exist in the world for ages.
The High Elders are leaders of the Vidyadhara of the Xianzhou Alliance. There are five High Elders, who each lead their respective clans.[1]
Profile[]
Some time after the exodus of the Vidyadhara from their homeworld, they made an agreement with the Xianzhou Alliance who offered their people a new home, and migrated to five of the six Xianzhou ships.[2] They are responsible for keeping watch over the plaguemarks, also known as Traces of Abundance, that exist on each Xianzhou ship.[3]
Abilities[]
The High Elders have the power to summon the forces of nature and have significantly greater Cloudhymn abilities than the average Vidyadhara.[4] Bailu was able to call down lightning and command the waters at an early age. The Preceptors shackled her tail with the Dragonhorn Pilory to prevent her from losing control of her powers.[5] Dan Feng was able to wipe out an opposing borisin army with storms and tsunamis as he floated on top of clouds, watching the enemies getting swallowed by the water.[6] Dan Heng was able to part the waters of Scalegorge Waterscape and easily fend off multiple attempts on his and Bailu's lives by assassins. The Luofu High Elder can also seal and unseal the Ambrosial Arbor.[7] Historically, Caelorum Venti was known for slaying the Hundred Hands abomination.[8]
Dreams[]
High Elders are able to re-experience the events of their dragon ancestors' lives after receiving the Orb of Abysm and the Transmutation Arcanum. The dreams tend to be fragmentary and difficult to understand but it is the closest they come to Permanence. Yunyou reported to the Vidyadhara Preceptors that Bailu did not have dreams and believed that this was because her dragon heart was damaged and the Transmutation Arcanum had not been successfully completed. However Bailu later reveals that she did indeed have dreams, but refused to tell anyone about them.[5][7] Dan Heng has had several fragmented dreams of Dan Feng's memories.[9][10]
Succession[]
The High Elder is considered the existence closest to the Permanence among the Vidyadhara. The power was a rare inheritance that could only be passed down to those who successfully completed numerous rites and challenges, during which their physical features slowly transformed to resemble their predecessors and they are able to turn into dragons. The succession involves a secret ritual known as the Transmutation Arcanum, and a treasure known as the dragon heart. Once the succession is completed, the former High Elder undergoes a hatching rebirth while the new High Elder begins to display draconic features.[7][11][12]
Despite Bailu being the High Elder of the Vidyadhara on the Luofu, she does not hold the title of Imbibitor Lunae as the Preceptors are waiting until after her coming-of-age ceremony to confer the title upon her.[13] As a result, the title of Imbibitor Lunae is currently not held by anyone.
History[]
Before they had left their homeworld and moved to the Xianzhou, the Vidyadhara already had a tradition of selecting High Elders. These High Elders were not only leaders of their clans, but also individuals who possessed the power of the dragon ancestor and could transform into draconic forms.[1]
In the Year 4800 Star Calendar, the five lineages of the Vidyadhara made an alliance on the Yuque, putting their sacred vow into writing. "This oath shall remain unbroken, standing stronger than even earth and steel."[10] Glaciator Marum signed the covenant with the Alliance on behalf of the Vidyadhara, and the five High Elders were bound to keep watch over the respective plaguemarks of each Xianzhou ship. To accomplish this, Imbibitor Lunae Yubie, High Elder of the Luofu at the time, made the decision to flood Scalegorge Waterscape with the waters of the ancient sea in order to help the Luofu seal the Ambrosial Arbor. The statue at Dragonvista Rain Hall was erected in honor of this.[4] As a reward for their watch over the plaguemarks, the Alliance granted the Vidyadhara the Xianzhou Fanghu to rule as an autonomous ship.[14]
Dan Feng used the Transformation Arcanum as the means for resurrecting Baiheng, who lost her life during a battle with Shuhu. The ritual failed, resulting in his healing powers going to Bailu while his destruction powers remained with his reincarnation, Dan Heng. Dan Heng also retained fragmented memories from his past life. Jing Yuan suggests that the Preceptors denied Dan Heng a true rebirth. The Transmutation Arcanum is said to contain a secret which allows the Vidyadhara to escape the cycle of reincarnation and return to a natural reproduction cycle.[7][12][15]
A draconic abomination was born in the process of Dan Feng's failed resurrection using the Transmutation Arcanum. The Vidyadhara Preceptors sought the Transmutation Arcanum from Dan Feng because they saw the draconic abomination as a sign of the ritual's success. The old chief alchemist saw "that little girl" as the key to the Transmutation Arcanum and the draconic abomination as a step to solving the Vidyadhara's inability to reproduce. According to her, Dan Feng's changes to the Transmutation Arcanum created the draconic abomination, which was also a new life and the hope that will allow the Vidyadhara to one day reproduce. The process involves incorporating the flesh of other species to unlock the potential of Long's blood.[7]
Members[]
| Title | Xianzhou Ship | Other Titles | Plaguemark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardens Regia | The Xianzhou Zhuming | Successor of the Horned Dragon, Wielder of the Heavenly Flame | Primordial Flame |
| Caelorum Venti | The Xianzhou Yaoqing | Successor of the Winged Dragon, Sovereign of Storms | Lunar Embryo |
| Glaciator Marum | The Xianzhou Fanghu | Successor of the Scaled Dragon, Tamer of the Ebbing Frost | Miniature Myriads |
| Imbibitor Lunae | The Xianzhou Luofu | Successor of the Azure Dragon, Commander of the Clouds and the Rain | Ambrosial Arbor |
| Mons Grandis | The Xianzhou Yuque | Successor of the Terrestrial Dragon, Ponderer of the Congealed Silence | Fallow Earth |
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Trivia[]
Etymology[]
- 龙尊 Lóngzūn literally translates to "Dragon Elder/Lord."
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | High Elder |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 龙尊 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 龍尊 |
| Japanese | 龍尊 |
| Korean | 용존 |
| Spanish | Gran Maestre |
| French | Grand Ancien |
| Russian | Верховного старейшины |
| Thai | มังกรผู้ทรงเกียรติ |
| Vietnamese | Long Tôn |
| German | Hohe Älteste |
| Indonesian | Naga Terhormat |
| Portuguese | Grande Mestra |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Honkai: Star Rail (August 25, 2023). Character Introduction: Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae, HoYoLAB.
- ↑ Readable: A Vidyadhara Youth's Notes
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail (August 27, 2023). Myriad Celestia Trailer — "History of the Xianzhou- Exodus of the Five Dragons". YouTube. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Trailblaze Mission, Topclouded Towerthrust: Oblation Obtained, Order Ordained
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Data Bank, Characters, Bailu: Character Story: Part I
- ↑ Data Bank, Characters, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae: Character Story: Part II
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Companion Mission, Vita Infinita: The Dragon Returns Home
- ↑ Readable: Xianzhou Alliance Travel Guide
- ↑ Data Bank, Characters, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae: Story
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Honkai: Star Rail (August 29, 2023). Animated Short: Ichor of Two Dragons. YouTube. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ↑ Jingliu's Voice-Over: About Dan Feng
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Trailblaze Mission, Windswept Wanderlust: Wood Sprouts Anew, Fate Tilts Askew
- ↑ Data Bank, Characters, Bailu: Character Story: Part IV
- ↑ NPC Dialogue: Hongjin
- ↑ Companion Mission, Vita Infinita: Clouds Leave No Trace
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