Altar of Dragon Vein (龍脈の祭壇, Ryūmyaku no Saidan) is a location in the country of Midonite that only appears in the Hunter × Hunter: Altar of Dragon Vein game.[1]
Overview[]
An altar made by ancient civilizations to hold the Earth's aura, or a Dragon Vein. They act as aura amplifiers. In order to take the aura power within, a Nen user must be sacrificed in close proximity to the vein itself. There, they will then take the Earth's aura for themselves. If the respective Dragon Vein is destroyed, the altar will collapse. According to Zegin, there are multiple Dragon Veins in the world. This could imply multiple altars exist.[1]
For the altar in the game's story, it is a square room surrounded by waterfalls. The walls and center platform appear to be made of concrete. At the center is the Dragon Vein atop a small pedestal.[1]
Plot[]
Altar of Dragon Vein[]
Note: Events occurring in Altar of Dragon Vein do not constitute canon material. Furthermore, some events may slightly differ depending on the current player character.
After unlocking the entrance at the Forest Ruins, Zegin heads for the altar itself. He then awaits for Sabaki and Amane to appear. However, only Sabaki appears. The duo proceeds to talk about their current circumstances. However, when Sabaki lies about Amane's whereabouts, Zegin calls him out for this, knowing he betrayed them both. At this, Sabaki reveals his true intentions to Zegin. He then attempts to kill him. However, he survives. This is because the nearby Dragon Vein replenishes him with the Earth's aura. Zegin then proceeds to knock Sabaki unconscious.[1]
Once the Hunter group arrives, Zegin preaches to them regarding his motives. A fight then breaks out. However, as Zegin heals himself with Dragon Vein, Sabaki briefly awakens. Sabaki proceeds to destroy the Dragon Vein permanently before being knocked out. This allows for the Hunter group to put an end to Zegin once and for all properly. As his body lands on the ground, the altar begins to collapse. Thus, the group escapes whilst carrying Sabaki.[1]