Sinners in dainsleif in the Archons task “Bedtime Story”. In this article we will explain who the five Great Sinners of Kaenri'ah are and what is known about them. We will also name their names and consider the connection with Scandinavian mythology.
The Five Sinners of Kaenri'ah in Genshin Impact
The first mention of the Five Sinners of Kaenri'ah occurs in the quest "Bedtime Story", where Dainsleif answers Traveler's questions. It is revealed that Hroftatur, Vedrfelnir, Reindottir, Surtalog and Reri were talented and respected individuals in the fallen kingdom, each worthy of their generation.
Together with Dain, they were supposed to prevent some kind of catastrophe in Kaenri'ah and stop the Dark King, but the five could not resist the call of the Abyss, and they divided the power among themselves. This made them supernatural beings, capable of taking on entire worlds. During the disaster, the Sinners did not defend Kaenri'ah and his people, for which Dain calls them traitors and promises to take revenge on them.
In addition to Dainsleif, Vedrfelnir, Surtaloga and Reindottir mentions Skirk, saying that they are all in search of some form of perfection. She also emphasizes the similarity not only of their goals, but also of the impression they make.
“Gold” Reindottir
The most famous of the Five Sinners is Reindottir. She enters hounds of the gap, Elinas and other creatures. The name Reindottir in mythology refers to the daughters of the Rhine, who were the guardians of the magic gold in the opera cycle “The Ring of the Nibelung”.
“Fel Knight” Surtalogs
Players first learn about Surtalogs in the quest The Devouring Narwhal. Skirk compares the mentor to Reindottir and Vedrfelnir, saying that he is in search of some form of perfection. The name Surtaloga in mythology refers to the sword or flame wielded by the giant Surt.
"Seer" Vedrfelnir
Vedrfelnir's voice can be heard in the Archons quest Order of the Abyss. Dainsleif later reveals that the seer is his older brother, whom he wants to take revenge on along with the rest of the Sinners. The traveler suggests that he could also be the creator of the stone slabs with Fontaine's prophecy. Vedrfelnir in mythology is a hawk that sits between the eyes of the wise eagle at the top of the Yggdrasil tree.
"The Sage" Hroftatur
Sinner Hroftatur is first mentioned by Dainsleif in the Bedtime Story quest, but other than his name, nothing else is known. The name Hroftatur in mythology belongs to Odin and means “sage” or “god of wisdom.”
"Moon Avenger" Reri
Nothing is known about the last Great Sinner, whom Dainsleif calls. Reri in mythology is a powerful ruler who seeks to avenge the death of his father Sigi, the ancestor of the Welsung line.
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Add that Reindottir absorbed the heart of Naberius (the shadow of life) and merged with it into one being, this was told at the end of 5.6
We'll add it as soon as we can, thanks for your vigilance)
Maybe the moon avenger is Pierrot?
It would be funny if Rhine's goal is related to the Nibelung.
Wasn’t it said that the All-Consuming Narwhal is Reindothyr’s pet?
No, it was said that this was mentor Skirk's pet
Interesting...