

As well as Cor Lapis, Jueyun Chilis, Qingxin and Violetgrass during the Version 2.8 rerun.As well as Philanemo Mushrooms and Valberries during the Version 2.8 rerun.The archipelago is one of the only areas in-game which contains Local Specialties of multiple regions:.After completing Dodo-King of the Sea: Lying in Wait, the NPCs seen during the quest remained in different islands of the map until the end of Midsummer Island Adventure."Haar" (cognate with the English "hoar"), which was used in the archipelago's older name, refers to a type of cold, thick sea fog that is brought rolling in by the winds.She had visited the area before and found the scenery and history beautiful and spent some time dressing up the islands for her daughter's enjoyment. Each also received a letter from Dodo-King with varying, personal messages catered to their concerns, causing everyone to become wary of the true identity of Dodo-King.Īfter solving the mystery, it is revealed that Alice, Klee's mother, had brought the group to the archipelago so she could ensure that her daughter had a memorable summer vacation. The group is eventually joined by Kaeya, Diluc, Albedo, and Razor, who were also flown to the archipelago by Dvalin but became separated when Razor jumped off mid-flight. There they would begin looking for "Dodo-King" and learn about the archipelago's mysterious history in the process. The five were taken to the archipelago by Dvalin, summoned by Venti. With the assistance of the Traveler and Paimon, Klee was able to find the location of the archipelago as well as the means to get there, with Acting Grand Master Jean and Deaconess Barbara also deciding to come with her for her safety. Klee received a letter from " Dodo-King" threatening to take Dodoco away from her unless she could prove herself. Some years after the archipelago became abandoned, the events of Midsummer Island Adventure occurred in the present day. However, Domeki and his fleet returned to Seirai Island, which was now in ruins. It is not known what happened to the local inhabitants.

As it seemed likely that the escape route would work, everyone left the islands. Then, with the help of the pirates, an escape route was devised that took advantage of the archipelago's unusual features. Domeki's fleet also included a stolen samurai puppet that protected the islanders until it was damaged and rendered inactive. Around 500 years later, Ako Domeki and his pirate fleet were shipwrecked on the island after Asase Hibiki unleashed a Thunder Manifestation during a battle between his and the Shogunate's forces on Seirai Island. Many people tried escaping it remains unknown if any of them were successful. While hilichurls can be found on the archipelago both before and after the islands' rising, it is unknown if the hilichurls had been there first or somehow sailed to it.Ĭivilization began on the Haar Islands with one shipwrecked group that lived on the archipelago for many generations.

This, along with the changing tides and winds, also made it difficult to escape once anyone made it to the islands. Initially, the islands were covered in dense fog, which made travel to the islands extremely dangerous and inaccessible to most. The area appears to be operated by an unusually large mechanism that has not yet been revealed.

Lisa also mentions it "belonging to no nation", likely meaning it is located in neutral waters. The islands were created during the terraforming of Mondstadt as Barbatos reshaped the region, he split off the tops from mountains which then landed upside-down in the sea, becoming the archipelago. Jean, Summer Vacation: Proceed With CautionĪccording to Venti, the archipelago used to be called the Haar Islands.
