"Shadow Over Mondstadt" is a questline that begins after interacting with a sundial on the Secret Island, initiating the "Time and the Wind" quest. This quest series involves uncovering the island's secrets and culminates in an achievement. Players should be at least Level 40 to tackle the challenges effectively.
Quest: Shadow Over Mondstadt
The "Shadow Over Mondstadt" questline is a series of interconnected events that unfold as part of the larger "Time and the Wind" quest. To begin, players must first reach the uninhabited Secret Island, which is not visible on the in-game map. The quest description states: "Uncover the secret of the uninhabited island." The flavor text adds: "You reach an uninhabited island across the sea, which is home to an enigmatic sundial. Who knows what secret it holds?"
Before attempting this quest, it is recommended that your party be at least Level 40. Interacting with the enigmatic sundial on the Secret Island will officially start the "Time and the Wind" quest, which then leads into the "Shadow Over Mondstadt" storyline.
One of the initial steps in this quest involves finding a Ragged Notebook. On the south side of the island, near a live Ruin Guard, there is a pile of rocks with a shovel. Destroying this pile will reveal the notebook, which you must read.
The "Shadow Over Mondstadt" questline consists of several parts:
- Unexpected Encounter
- That Green Fellow
- Let the Wind Lead
- Venti's Plan
- Venti's New Plan
- Wild Escape
- Behind the Scenes
- State of the Holy Lyre der Himmel
- Fallen Tears
- Hidden Tears
- Stolen Tears
- Crystal Tears
- Reunion with the Dragon
- Chasing Shadows
Completing the "Time and the Wind" quest, which encompasses "Shadow Over Mondstadt," rewards players with:
- 500x AEP
- 60x Primogems
- 4x Hero's Wit
- 6x Mystic Enhancement Ore
- 60,000x Mora
Additionally, completing the quest unlocks the "Nothing to Lose But Time" achievement for uncovering the secrets of two sundials, granting an additional 5 Primogems.