Truth of Albedo - Dragonspine, Durin, and Alchemical Magnum Opus - Story and Lore - Genshin Impact
What did Shadows Amidst Snowstorms mean? We cover that, and...basically everything. It's an Albedo story and lore breakdown, full of symbolism and metaphor interpretation.
Story-wise, probably my favorite character now. Kaeya needs to get another story so he can (potentially) take the crown back.
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Table of Contents:
0:00 - Introduction
0:54 - Albedo's Tale Begins
2:03 - Recurring Themes
2:25 - Durin and Dragonspine
3:18 - Magnum Opus
4:42 - Relation to Durin
5:21 - Rhinedottir, Gold
6:25 - Shadows Amidst Snowstorms
8:04 - Primordial Human Project
9:01 - Division to Reunification
9:53 - Speculation
10:16 - Seeking Rubedo
Resources used:
Genshin Impact OST, in order of appearance: "Genius of Takwin," "Moonlike Smile," "A Wicked Plot," "Contemplation in Snow," "Abiding Chills," "Once-Colored Memories," "Striding in the Snowstorm," "Snow-Buried Tales," "Finale of the Snowtomb," "Tender Strength"
Footage sourced from official Genshin Impact promotional materials, including videos and trailers
Footage/Graphics sourced from in-game via video capture
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