Mountain Shaper

Mountain Shaper, also known by his human alias Jiehu,^[3] is a quest-exclusive NPC that first appears in the Archon Quest Moulder of Mountains in Chapter I: Act I - Of the Land Amidst Monoliths.

He is an adeptus living in Mt. Hulao, Liyue.

Profile

Introduction

The Mountain Shaper's power stems from both inner enlightenment and external knowledge. As the dragon spits that which turns to amber, and as the swallow regurgitates that which becomes its nest, so the adeptus harnessed the power of nature to build an amber prison.

—Stone tablet on Mt. Hulao

Appearance

Mountain Shaper appears as a red and orange colored crane, with a pattern of both on of his wings. In his human form, he takes the appearance of a bespectacled young man, with a red streak of hair among his dark brown hair.

Quests and Events

Archon Quests

• Chapter I
  • Act I: Of the Land Amidst Monoliths
    • Moulder of Mountains
  • Act III: A New Star Approaches
    • Turning Point
    • The Fond Farewell

Events

• Moonlight Merriment
  • Part II: Three to Get Ready, and Here We Go (cinematic)
• Fleeting Colors in Flight
  • The Stars Inscribe the Year's Wishes (cutscene)
• The Exquisite Night Chimes
  • Part II: A Single Harmony for an Irreplaceable Soul
• Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze
  • Part I: The Orioles Bask in Spring, the Heavens Present Auspices
    • The Orioles Bask in Spring, the Heavens Present Auspices
  • Part II: A Cloud-Sea Appeal, a Brilliance Revealed
    • A Cloud-Sea Appeal, a Brilliance Revealed
  • Part III: The Glede Returns to the Pavilion
    • The Glede Returns to the Pavilion
• Springtime Charms
  • Final Stanza: The Sanctification of Tao Dou
• A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon
  • A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon
    • Act II: The Realm of Rocks

Web Events

• The Great Banquet of the Adepti
• Dancing Beasts and Soaring Kites

Story

History

Mountain Shaper was among the adepti summoned by Morax to fight during the Archon War. At some point in time, alongside Moon Carver and an unknown adeptus, he participated in the subjugation of Azhdaha.^[4]

Several hundred years ago, during a battle between adepti and demons, an herb gatherer named Qiqi ended up getting caught in the crossfire. The adepti and demons stopped their fight after witnessing the ill-fated maiden receiving a Vision in her last breaths. The adepti couldn't bear to see her die; they gave some of their power to revive her. However, the little girl could not handle such tremendous energy, causing her to go on a rampage. To quell the madness, Mountain Shaper imprisoned her in amber.^[5]

Present

Mountain Shaper is first met when the Traveler and Paimon go to the adepti to absolve themselves of the accusation that they assassinated Morax during the Rite of Descension. After hearing the news of the archon's death, Mountain Shaper decides to convene with his fellow adepti, though not before ensuring that the karst crawlers would not encase any innocent beings in his absence.^[6]

The adepti later confronted the Liyue Qixing directly, throwing Liyue Harbor into chaos.^[7] During this time, Childe attempted to extract the Gnosis from the Exuvia, only to discover that the Exuvia had been a fake body all along — the real Morax was still alive somewhere. To lure him out, Childe unleashed the Fatui-manufactured Sigils of Permission to unseal the ancient god Osial.^[8] In the face of this new threat, the adepti and Qixing worked together to reseal Osial.^[9]

During the second Lantern Rite without Morax, Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper went on a brief journey, returning to the mountains just as the fireworks festival was about to start in Liyue.^[10] During the next Lantern Rite, they reunited with Morax (now in the form of Zhongli) and were joined by the Traveler and Paimon before enjoying some Bamboo Shoot Soup cooked with Cloud Retainer's adeptal mechanism.^[11]

As the fourth Lantern Rite approached, Cloud Retainer, having assumed the human form of Xianyun, took up residence in Liyue Harbor and failed to visit him and Mountain Shaper, so the two also transformed into humans and went to the harbor hoping to find her. There, they were found by Paimon listening in on her talking with the Traveler, Keqing and Charlotte about kite-making with Fontaine's technology. Upon being confronted, Moon Carver revealed his identity but asked to be addressed as Houzhang, while Mountain Shaper named himself Jiehu. Paimon refused to believe them to be the adepti she knew, so they had to recount some of their previous experiences only known to them to convince her and the Traveler. Having learnt the theme of this year's Lantern Rite, they decided that Cloud Retainer was in no mood of greeting them due to her low opinion of mortal technology, and thus departed.^[3]

Two days later, Houzhang and Jiehu were near Mt. Aocang when they tried out the Fontainian motor technology with a kite depicting the Jade Chamber and accidentally lost it. Having seen it drifting in the direction of the mountain, Jiehu was afraid it might be discovered by Xianyun, but Houzhang was confident that she would not be out in the vicinity. Unbeknownst to them, Xianyun was running a kite-making workshop and happened to intercept the kite, which prompted her to go investigate at once. The two became flustered the moment she appeared in person, and after some private exchange, decided to play dumb, but Paimon then arrived with the Traveler and immediately exposed their identities. Xianyun, however, claimed she had long known and had wanted to know how long the two could keep up the pretense. They tried to flatter her mechanical prowess, but she dismissed them and left. They then determined to continue flying the kite at Mt. Hulao.^[12]

Having learnt of the discord between Gaming and his father Yip Tak that arose from the former's career choices, Xianyun was eager to help them resolve their differences in light of the festive occasion, and thus in the next two days enlisted the help of Houzhang and Jiehu, asking them to play the roles of Treasure Hoarders pretending to attack Gaming while escorting goods in the presence of his father. When the plan was carried out, Gaming was quick to defend himself and even prepared to strike first, so Houzhang and Jiehu retreated with the intention of luring him away. While pursuing them, Gaming astutely sensed from their actual abilities that they weren't usual ruthless bandits, and deduced that it had been staged. The plans however were ultimately successful, and when the festivities at Liyue Harbor began, Houzhang and Jiehu watched as Yip Tak enjoyed Gaming's Wushou Dance.^[2]

At the next Lantern Rite, Zhongli, Xianyun, Madame Ping, Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver convened at Mt. Aocang, talking about the resolved fetor issue and the current director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu Tao.^[13]

The following Lantern Rite, Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver were sent to Liyue Harbor by Zhongli, though they did not know why. While idling around, they saw Gaming chase after two Treasure Hoarders and decided to intervene, ordering the Treasure Hoarders to leave. Revealing their adepti forms, they were surprised by his brazen attitude towards them. The Traveler and Paimon arrived and informed the two of the situation, surprising both. Suddenly, Zizhi possessed Mountain Shaper, sending him to Mt. Aocang to plant large numbers of mints. As he was planting the mints, he was then confronted by his fellow adeptus while the Traveler spoke with Zizhi and acquired her essence, releasing her hold over him. As he came to his senses, he saw the mint plants and believed the Traveler had planted them, asking them to come to Mt. Hulao to cultivate plants for him. The Traveler explained he had done so, surprising him. Cloud Retainer, who was not happy with the disturbance, gave him a stern scolding.^[14]

Character Mentions

Character Stories

Character	Stories
Qiqi	Character Story 4
Xianyun	Character Details Character Story 1 Character Story 2 Jadevoid

Character Voice-Overs

Character	Voice-Overs
Yaoyao	More About Yaoyao: IV  Media:VO_Yaoyao More About Yaoyao - 04.ogg Media:VO ZH_Yaoyao More About Yaoyao - 04.ogg Media:VO JA_Yaoyao More About Yaoyao - 04.ogg Media:VO KO_Yaoyao More About Yaoyao - 04.ogg There are adepti everywhere in Liyue. I've met loads of them! Aunty Cloud Retainer, Uncle Mountain Shaper... But Aunty Cloud Retainer's my favorite! She's given me all kinds of adepti gadgets, and taught me all about how to use them. I've learned so much from her!
Zibai	About Yaoyao  Media:VO_Zibai About Yaoyao.ogg Media:VO ZH_Zibai About Yaoyao.ogg Media:VO JA_Zibai About Yaoyao.ogg Media:VO KO_Zibai About Yaoyao.ogg A disciple of Streetward Rambler, if I'm not mistaken. She possesses commendable strength and spirit for a mere mortal. Cloud Retainer has taken on several disciples as well, yes? Hmm... It is good to have successors. I wonder why I have never heard Mountain Shaper or Moon Carver display any interest in taking on disciples... Could it be that they haven't found any suitable candidates? Or perhaps they're too busy trotting off to enjoy themselves to think about such matters? Hah... Each of the adepti is so mystifying in their own unique way...

Mails

Sender	Mails
Shenhe	Birth Date... (Birthday Mail)
Xiao	Of Names and Bonds... (Birthday Mail)

Trivia

• Mountain Shaper is mentioned in the description of the following Furnishing:
  • Sub-Space Boulder: Palace Steps
• Mountain Shaper is known by these aliases or titles:
  • Mon-Mon (by Kichiboushi)

Gallery

Version 3.4 Wallpaper

Chinese New Year's Eve in 2024 - Xianyun, Jiehu, Madame Ping and Houzhang
Official Genshin Impact Twitter

Videos

Story Teaser- Flavors of the World - Genshin Impact

Story Teaser- The Divine Damsel of Devastation - Genshin Impact

Fleeting Colors in Flight Event Cutscene Animation- "Age of Flowing Hues" - Genshin Impact

Character Demo - "Yaoyao- Purity of the Blossoming Osmanthus" - Genshin Impact

The Exquisite Night Chimes Cutscene Animation- "A Brilliant Banquet of Music" - Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact - Fontaine Gameplay Trailer｜Gamescom 2023

Event Artwork

The Great Banquet of the Adepti

TGBA Area Splendid Fireworks

The Great Banquet of the Adepti - Aether

The Great Banquet of the Adepti - Lumine

Dancing Beasts and Soaring Kites

Dancing Beasts and Soaring Kites Wallpaper 2

Other Languages

Change History

References