Tartaglia

Information about Tartaglia.

Tartaglia, also known by his codename "Childe", is the Eleventh of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. Whenever he goes, danger follows, and Childe is always eager for a challenge, making him extremely dangerous despite being the youngest member.

Tartaglia's birthday.

July 20th.

Tartaglia's special dish.

"A Prize Catch" is Tartaglia's special dish. Tartaglia's specialty. It looks like a trapped beast floundering in an ocean of blood, its death throes an inaudible scream... But Tartaglia smiles and explains that this is something he fished out of the sea, with some products from his homeland on the side.

Tartaglia's family.

Tartaglia comes from a large family, with an ambiguous number of older siblings (most likely two older brothers and at least one older sister) and three younger siblings: Tonia, Anthon, and Teucer, with Teucer being the youngest. In his official English character introduction, Tonia boasts that he can cook and clean, and is "the bestest big brother ever!" He loves his family very much and cares about them sincerely. Sometimes he spoils them a little...

Tartaglia's additional titles.

The Eleventh of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. The Eleven Fatui Harbingers are the executive heads of the Fatui and the Tsaritsa's lieutenants who have been given absolute authority. They also have had their abilities boosted with the Delusions granted to them by the Tsaritsa, which makes them far more powerful than normal allogenes. Each Harbinger leads their own division within the Fatui. Currently, the Harbingers' collective mission is to obtain the other six Gnoses.

Meet Tartaglia.

Tartaglia - the cunning Snezhnayan whose unpredictable personality keeps people guessing his every move. Don't be under any illusion as to what he might be thinking or what his intentions are. Just remember this: Behind that innocent, childlike exterior lies a finely honed instrument of war.

Tartaglia's personality 1.0

Tartaglia describes himself as "kind of a bad guy", living for the thrill of a fight and causing chaos. As a child, Tartaglia was frightened and hesitant, but he secretly desired to become an adventurer like the ones his father told him about as they fished together. After falling into The Abyss and meeting and training with Skirk, Tartaglia's personality drastically changed. Although he appears to relatively friendly on the surface, Tartaglia is a bloodthirsty warrior. The Abyss and his old master, Skirk, made him self-confident, solipsistic, and brash, thriving on the sensation of being alive. A warrior at heart, he constantly seeks ways to grow stronger, regardless of how he obtains said power. Tartaglia considers those who wish to become strong like him to be friends and takes pleasure in battling them on the battlefield. He lusts for combat and grows excited by fighting strong opponents, even if it could mean dying in the process. He uses bows because he is weakest with them, making his victories with them all the more exhilarating.

Tartaglia's personality 1.1

Because of his pride, Tartaglia is exceptionally reliable at accomplishing the tasks given to him, no matter how difficult they may be or if they go against his values. This, combined with his straightforward nature, makes him rather easy to manipulate. Despite disliking how his plan in Liyue Harbor could potentially harm innocents, he puts it into motion to fulfill his mission in Liyue — only to learn he was meant to fail as part of an even larger plan he was not privy to, much to his consternation.

Tartaglia's personality 1.2

Amongst the rest of the Harbingers, Tartaglia is considered an oddball. While his fellow Harbingers prefer clandestine operations and staying behind the scenes, Tartaglia favors being front and center. He is a public figure known for attending social gatherings and even participates as an actor in plays and theater. As a result, Childe's coworkers are wary of him, while he holds them in disdain for their schemes and "intangible" methods. While he is easily capable of scheming, he only resorts to such approaches when necessary due to his straightforward nature. He also appears to treat his subordinates less harshly than the rest of the Harbingers, stating that he doesn't use lethal force against the recruits in his care nor does he threaten any of them.

Tartaglia's personality 1.3

Tartaglia dedicates himself to those he cares about wholeheartedly. He is unquestionably loyal to the Tsaritsa and holds her in high esteem, seeing himself as her weapon of war. He also cares deeply for his family; he sends money, gifts, and letters home often. Tartaglia is exceptionally proud of his three younger siblings and dotes on them frequently, especially his youngest brother Teucer — he is willing to lie and even put himself in mortal danger, so as long as it makes him happy. Although he was once on good terms with Zhongli (even allowing the former Archon to use him as financial support), he seems to have taken his deception personally, stating he will only forgive him if he agrees to trial by combat. Zhongli appears to be unaware of Tartaglia's change in opinion, being under the impression he will still meet him for drinks to catch up after the recent Liyue events.

Tartaglia's appearance.

Tartaglia is a tall male. He has short ginger hair and dull blue eyes. He wears a red Fatui mask pulled off to the left side of his head, and a beaded earring with a red crystal on his left ear. A few lighter blond streaks can be seen in his hair, with one prominent one on the left side of his bangs. Tartaglia wears his Blades of Glory outfit during the first phase of his Golden House battle. After the first phase, Tartaglia's clothes turn from gray to black, he wears his mask on his face, and his Hydro Vision appears to be supplanted by his Electro Delusion. After the second phase, he undergoes a full outfit change and becomes larger, and his Vision reappears in the empty slot on his right chest while his Delusion moves to the center of his belt. Both his Vision and Delusion also obtain more prominent black and silver casings.

More about Tartaglia.

Despite holding one of the most senior positions in the Fatui as one of the Eleven Harbingers, Childe very much looks like the young adult that he still is. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing, however, for under the cheerful and confident appearance lies a deadly swordsman. He is the youngest among the Harbingers, but one of the most dangerous among their number. That said, Childe doesn't seem to fit in well with the others. As a fighter first and foremost, he is quite at odds with this organization of deceit and treachery.

Tartaglia's story 1.0

As the youngest Harbinger in the history of the Fatui, Childe is hardly bound by convention, and plays by his own rules accordingly. Though this lone wolf is not so well-received by his peers and is also at odds with their methods, his cavalier demeanor hides a responsible, watertight meticulousness. He is a proud man of his word. Even if the promise he makes is absurd, he will never break it. Be it exterminating all the dragons inside their lairs, venturing into a domain of extreme danger, or single-handedly overthrowing the territory of a nobleman... He not only keeps his promises, but does so with finesse and surgical precision. As the Harbingers' vanguard, Childe always appears in the vulnerable underbellies of Snezhnaya's enemy states, striking as a conflict is about to erupt.

Tartaglia's story 1.1

Many myths in Snezhnaya say that Tartaglia has been on the battlefield since he was 14 years old. Oddly enough, at that young age he already seemed to be a skilled slaughterer with mastery of many forms of martial arts. But more terrifying than his skill in combat was his passion for it. Perilous battles would only excite him, and terrifying foes would exhilarate him all the more. Childe's arrogance and conceit are derived from honing himself across countless battles, and from unmatched combat experience. On the other hand, because they fret about the way his quarrelsome personality tends to invite unwanted trouble, the other Harbingers constantly try to get him sent on missions to places as far from Snezhnaya as possible, so that they can avoid the fallout. The man is incomprehensibly ever in the eye of the storm, and these unusual experiences have also made him quite the show-off who revels in the praise of others. Unlike other members of the Harbingers, who prefer to keep a low profile, Tartaglia will often go to watch public performances — occasionally even becoming part of the show himself.

Tartaglia's story 1.2

Ice fishing has been one of Tartaglia's hobbies since childhood. In those days, he was known neither by the names Tartaglia nor "Childe," as the Fatui call him, but as Ajax, named by his father after some hero's tale. He and his father would cut holes open upon frozen lakes before sitting beside them and tending to their fishing lines. This was no easy task, and would sometimes take the entire morning. But whether it was chiseling away at the thick ice or the long waits in between catches, he was always accompanied by his father's unending tales of adventure. These were stories of his father's adventures from when he was young, and they became the future that Tartaglia secretly envisioned for himself. So he would pay close attention, putting himself into the shoes of the protagonist of those tales, immersing himself fully in them even as they waited for a fish to bite. Even after leaving home, Ajax, later to be known as "Childe" Tartaglia, would keep up that hobby of his. No longer accompanied by the stories of bygone days, fishing instead became an opportunity to train — to hone his endurance, and reflect on combat techniques. Such long periods of meditation to refine his skills swiftly relegated the question of a successful catch to irrelevance.

Tartaglia's story 1.3

Unlike what the rest of the world may think, Tartaglia was not born with his exceptional skills in battle. But he would never speak to anyone about that critical, fateful encounter of his... When he was 14, he fled his monotonous life at home with nothing but a shortsword and a bag of bread in hand. That 14-year-old boy got lost in the snowy forest. Pursued by bears and wolf packs, he lost his footing and fell into a bottomless crack in the earth's surface. There, he witnessed the endless possibilities of another ancient world. There, he would meet a mysterious swordswoman... Or perhaps one should say that this dark realm had sensed the burning ambition in this boy's heart. This darkness was something that the Harbinger Childe could never again delve into. In those three months, the swordswoman taught Tartaglia how to pass through the Abyss unhindered, and more importantly, nurtured the ability to stir up endless havoc from within Ajax's trouble-mongering nature. No one knew what happened within that darkness during those three months, nor would Ajax ever speak of this to anyone. When his worried mother and sisters finally found him in that forest, only 3 days had passed in this world. Thus did Ajax's first adventure end, with his now-rusty shortsword in hand. This would mark the end of his youth and the beginning of his days as a warrior.

Tartaglia's story 1.4

By the time he returned home, the young man was no longer the same. He was no longer frightened and hesitant but had become frivolous and confident. He acted as if this world revolved around him, and as if battle existed for his sake. Conflict often brings about change, and this capricious, incalculable change attracted Ajax like a revolving kaleidoscope. In the eyes of his father, that third son that he had so worried about had changed for the worse, bringing much uncalled-for havoc to the seaside village of Morepesok. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that Ajax had become a nexus of strife, for no matter where he went, fights and squabbles would follow — and he reveled in it. Ultimately, after a huge brawl was pacified with some difficulty and with some near-fatal misses, his father had no choice but to hand his beloved son over for conscription into the Fatui. He hoped that the strict military training of the Fatui could hone his son's temper, but wound up watching fully-armed troops getting the stuffing beaten out of them by a mere child. This was a great disappointment to his father, but it also caught the attention of Pulcinella, the 5th Harbinger. Shocked by Ajax's great strength and curious about how he invariably became the eye of a vortex of discord, Pulcinella inducted Ajax into the Fatui under the pretext of meting out punishment, ordering him to start from the bottom and take up the duty of serving the Tsaritsa. His insatiable desire for conquest would thus be constantly satiated in fighting for the Fatui, and his ever-burgeoning ego would gorge upon the elation of vanquishing mighty foes... Until at last, Ajax was chosen to be one of the Fatui Harbingers, donning the mantle of "Childe" Tartaglia and becoming one of the most powerful people in Snezhnaya. But becoming Tartaglia was far from his end goal. To someone who sought to conquer the world, this was but a tiny step in his journey.

Tartaglia's letters to home.

"Dearest Sister, are you all keeping well at home? Has the old man's headache gotten any better? Please send my regards to our parents and our siblings. I've sent some wind chill medication over from Liyue Harbor. It's very effective, and will probably keep him from nagging for a while. It should reach you after a few days. Apart from our father's affairs, I naturally haven't forgotten about gifts for you all. This letter should come with two kites from Liyue, a rattle drum, two porcelain dolls from Inazuma, and a crate full of various snacks. And please break it to Anthon that the residents of Liyue are just boring old ordinary humans, like us. They're not made of stone, and they don't even eat stones. Do not fret for my sake, Tonia, and refrain from making trouble for anyone at home. I will be home soon. When I have seized the seven stars of Liyue and laid them at the feet of Her Majesty the Tsaritsa, I will take the first ship home, just as I promised — and you know how I always keep my promises. Yours faithfully, Your loyal knight."

Tartaglia's delusion.

Tartaglia's Delusion is his old badge of honor and the proof of his strength. He still remembers with perfect clarity the day when he received his Delusion and ascended to become a member of the Harbingers. As he stood before the cold, stern Tsaritsa, The Jester, the very first of the Fatui, personally pinned this insignia onto him. It was his reward for slaying many terrible beasts, and a memento of countless battles. But it was not this that brought Tartaglia joy, for honor is the natural reward of the warrior. Nor did he pay any mind to the odd looks his new "colleagues" gave him, for the opinions and bellyaches of others meant nothing to him. The sight of the Tsaritsa on her lofty throne alone stirred the young man's heart with respect and admiration, not merely because she opened the way for him to find an abundance of looming battles, but also because of the way she looked upon him. Her gaze was cold but pure, arrogant yet sharp. She was not only the sacrosanct Cryo Archon but also a true warrior. Thus did Childe, having received his Delusion, swear an oath of fealty to the one and only Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya.

About Skirk.

Skirk is the mysterious swordswoman who was Tartaglia's master during his time in the Abyss. Skirk is the disciple of Surtalogi, and has spent much if not all of her time in the Abyss. She is said to live in another ancient world, the dark realm, or the darkest corners of the universe. In her realm, time flows differently from the known world; three months in her realm amount to three days in Teyvat. While she acknowledges that living is a blessing, she notes that a person's death will turn their bonds into "curses", hence why she no longer wishes to return to the surface. When Tartaglia fell into the Abyss at the age of fourteen, Skirk took him under her wing and taught him almost all of his abilities. When Tartaglia asked her why she decided to take him as an apprentice, she told him that it was because he had awakened "it" and still had traces of "it" on him, so she was teaching him combat skills because it would be useful in the future. Tartaglia speculates that the "it" she talked about might be related to the narwhal he saw in his dream when he had just fallen into the Abyss. Tartaglia tried to search for her again for years, but couldn't find any trace of her or the place where he fell into the Abyss. Although her affiliation with the Abyss Order is not attested, she at least knows how to survive in the Abyss and taught her methods to Tartaglia. Though she regards him as her disciple, Skirk claims that she wasn't talkative with Tartaglia during the time she trained him because she 'has nothing to say to the weak'. She speaks to those she considers as equals to avoid miscommunication; as someone "greater than humanity", there are many problems whenever she tried talking to humans due to what she refers to as 'difference in common sense'.

Zhongli about Tartaglia: Composed.

"That rascal from Snezhnaya has yet to depart from Liyue? Heh, no matter. Just let me know if he gives you any trouble. I shall deal with the matter swiftly."

Zhongli about Tartaglia: Drinks.

"It's said that Childe and his reputation have yet again stirred up waves among the inner ranks of the Fatui. Knowing his type, he will be sure to swiftly depose anyone who dares to challenge his actions. Hmm... Come to think of it, there will be a lot of interesting news to be heard the next time we gather for drinks. Care to join me when the time comes, Traveler?"

Zhongli's personality.

Zhongli is a calm, reserved, and polite man, who holds an air of nostalgia. Whereas he is said to have a stoic demeanor for duty, Zhongli also has a sentimental side. He knows much about Liyue history and culture in part due to his time as the Geo Archon; like Venti, he has many experiences and memories, as he was a god well before The Seven even existed and one of the oldest still living in Teyvat. He holds philosophical ideas towards money and has great respect for Liyue's traditions, including those that have been forgotten or warped over time. Zhongli tends to be humble, being worried he comes off as a "bourgeois parasite." Zhongli tends to forget about Mora in transactions, agreeing to spend large sums of it without having any Mora on hand and even taking "discounts" as granted despite being an obvious scam. He often ends up relying on his acquaintances for financial support, such as the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor or Childe. Although he works for Hu Tao, he does not like her childish behavior. It is later revealed that Zhongli's "carelessness" stems from being the creator of Mora. With the Gnosis allowing him to create limitless Mora, he never had to worry about running low on his personal finances. Unfortunately, when he chose to live among mortals, he lacked the foresight to find an alternative for them to continue minting Mora in his absence, along with creating a retirement fund for himself. As a result, he shamelessly spends the Mora of others. Being the reminiscent person he is, Zhongli enjoys Osmanthus wine as it was the drink he and his former Archon friends used to have when they met up in Liyue. He dislikes seafood as it reminds him of the promise he made to his people in the past when he fought a particularly annoying type of sea creature, although he does not mind eating them if they have been ground to a pulp.

Zhongli's appearance.

Zhongli is a tall male. He has fair skin, amber eyes with yellow diamond-shaped pupils and red eyeliner on the lower lids of his eyes. He has mostly short, dark brown hair with a longer fringe on the right side of his face and Geo-amber tips that glow when he uses his Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst. There is one section of his hair on the back of his head that is waist-length instead of being cut short. Zhongli's form appears to be the same as the one he uses as an Archon, as seen in his Statues of The Seven and various cinematics that show him as an Archon. The Geo Vision seen at the small of his back behaves like other characters' Visions in most gameplay; however, it is not a real Vision, and there are a select few gameplay mechanics that reflect this. Lately, Zhongli as Rex Lapis appeared as a brown and amber Chinese dragon with gold accents known as the Exuvia.

Venti's personality.

Venti has a somewhat recalcitrant, carefree, and playful attitude as well as a liking to rhyming in his speech. He sees a particular worth in music to the point where he names his lyre, saying, "every being deserves a name to be called upon, and woven into a song." He is also bold, not fearing to insult or ignore those who are supposedly powerful. In the game, he responds to Paimon's comments and nicknaming by parroting her. Venti enjoys roaming around Mondstadt playing songs to his people, most of whom are unaware of his true identity as Barbatos. He is very well-liked due to his musical talent, having won the title "Most Popular Bard of Mondstadt" three times. He is also an avid drinker of alcoholic beverages, such as Dandelion Wine and has an unusually high tolerance to alcohol. He is also fine with apple cider. To his disdain, the form he takes causes most bartenders to see him as a minor. Being a god who is generally absent for prolonged periods of time, Venti has no personal finances; he often resorts to pilfering from the Dawn Winery for food and shamelessly has people listening to his songs buy him drinks in lieu of a payment. For reasons unknown, he is deathly allergic to cats and will not perform unless he is certain none are nearby. He also enjoys apples, considering them to be the fruit of the gods, jokingly stating that he would refuse to go to Celestia even if he was invited because their apples are bland and the water foul, which would make bad cider. He dislikes items that are sticky and slimy, such as cheese. Despite his normally playful personality as the bard Venti, he speaks wisely and somewhat philosophically whenever he assumes his true identity due to the many experiences he had being one of the original members of The Seven. Compared to Zhongli, the mortal vessel of Morax, Venti does not mind revealing his identity and using his powers for various tasks. For all his cheer and wisdom, Venti hides a lonely soul who, even millennia later

Venti's appearance.

Venti is a medium male. He has fair skin, aqua green eyes, and short black-ish blue hair with short twin braids at the sides of his face that fade into aqua blue. The tips glow in Anemo-aqua color when he uses his Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst. His form is modeled after the Nameless Bard, a friend who perished in the rebellion to liberate Decarabian's Mondstadt from Decarabian's rule 2600 years ago. In addition to using this form as an ordinary Mondstadter, he also uses it when appearing as an Archon, as seen in his Statues of The Seven, the Anemo Archon Statue in front of the Favonius Cathedral, and the manga. The "Vision" on his hip behaves like other characters' Visions in most gameplay; however, in reality, it is only "a glass ball [he carries] around to avoid suspicion," and there are a select few gameplay mechanics that reflect this. His Vision can also be seen turning into "Der Frühling," a wooden lyre with Cecilias and blue strings imbued with the power of Anemo.

About Pulcinella.

Pulcinella, also known by his codename "The Rooster," is the Fifth of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers and the Mayor of a city in Snezhnaya.

Pulcinella's appearance.

Pulcinella is a white-haired elderly man with white mustache and rounded glasses along with pointy nose and ears. He wears a dark blue longcoat with flared and feathered sleeves over at least a pair of baggy blue trousers and long flared shoes. His coat has a wide feathered collar with some form of hat or headdress with a pair of feathers. He is surrounded by ice, but it is unknown if this implies the possession of a Cryo Vision or Delusion, or serves as just a visual shorthand for Snezhnaya.

Pulcinella's role in the story of Tartaglia.

When Tartaglia (then known as Ajax) was 14 years old, he was drawn into the Abyss and re-emerged greatly changed by the events that transpired there, gaining unmatched combat prowess and an uncanny habit of having chaos follow in his wake. Following several incidents in Tartaglia's hometown village of Morepesok, his worried father brought him to the Fatui in hopes that they could hone his temperament, only to watch as his son easily beat up well-trained soldiers. Tartaglia's unique attributes piqued Pulcinella's curiosity, and he conscripted the boy into the Fatui under the guise of serving the Tsaritsa as punishment.

About Tsaritsa.

Her Goetic name and corresponding ideal yet unknown, is the Cryo Archon among The Seven who presides over Snezhnaya. With supreme rule over Snezhnaya, she uses her loyal followers in the Fatui to manipulate and intimidate the other nations of Teyvat. She is targeting the other Archons' Gnoses for reasons unknown, though it likely relates to her goal of "burning away the old world." The Tsaritsa also has the ability to grant her subjects a power separate from Visions, called Delusions. High-ranking Fatui such as Fatui Agents, Fatui Cicin Mages, Mirror Maidens, Fatui Operatives and the Eleven Fatui Harbingers use them.

About Signora.

Signora, the Eighth of the Fatui Harbingers. Unlike other Fatui who use the authority granted by Delusions, her Delusion is meant to shackle a flame that will devour everything. As opposed to a weapon used to kill, it might be more fitting to consider this a tool of imprisonment. And it was the embers of that flame, which had accumulated over many long years, that would break through the frosty seal of the Delusion and apply a warped rouge upon her. The crimson dawn was reflected in her pupils, and at last, she unfolded her flaming wings and flew towards the light. "But that light is not the dawn, dear Rosalyne. That is a sea of flame that will consume everything." A voice spoke to her amidst the light. Yet it mattered not, for she knew in her heart that the flames had devoured her long ago.

About Fatui Agents, Fatui Cicin Mages, Mirror Maidens, Fatui Operatives.

Fatui Pyro Agents are Elite Enemies that are part of the Fatui family. Fatui Cicin Mages are an elite enemy group belonging to the Fatui who use Delusions to command elements. They are found all across Teyvat and are most commonly found alone. In combat, they will summon Cicins corresponding to their element which will attack alongside the mage and provide the mage other forms of support. The mage will also command summoned Cicins to perform certain special attacks that they normally cannot use. Mirror Maidens, also called "Fatui: Snezhnayan Maiden", are Elite Enemies that are part of the Fatui family. Fatui Operatives are an elite enemy group found in Fontaine. They are servants of Arlecchino and part of her special force of elite operatives. In combat, they can use their Hunt Down skill to apply Life Bond and Corrosion to characters they hit, sacrificing some of their health in the process. Upon a successful first hit, they will perform additional follow-up attacks.

About Abyss.

The Abyss' "unworldly" power is diametrically opposed to the Light Realm's and can corrupt entities from the Human Realm, which are under Celestia's dominion. The Void Realm's dark currents are analogous to the Human Realm's Ley Lines and the Light Realm's elemental currents. Its darkness is extremely harmful towards elemental beings such as Vishaps and elemental dragons, although they are capable of repelling the darkness by harnessing the Light Realm's power.

About the Northland Bank.

Northland Bank is a point of interest and an instance located in Liyue Harbor, Sea of Clouds, Liyue. It is a Snezhnayan bank with branches all over the world, which are sometimes used by Fatui personnel as their base of operations. It is also the only non-local bank in Liyue. The Northland Bank is a major location, where it was used as a rendezvous point for the Traveler and Childe. Childe has the Traveler meet him there after escaping the Millelith. The Traveler returns there during the start of An Organization Known as Wangsheng, and goes there a final time during The Fond Farewell in search of Zhongli.

About the Liyue Harbour.

Liyue Harbor is a subarea and a main city located in Sea of Clouds, Liyue. Before the Archon War, Rex Lapis brought his people south of Mt. Tianheng, to found what is now known as Liyue Harbor. They tried to expand their city to Guili Plains, but after Guizhong died during the Archon War, they moved back to Liyue Harbor.

About the Sea of Clouds.

The Sea of Clouds is an area located in Liyue.

About Liyue.

Liyue is a bountiful harbor that lies in the east of Teyvat. Mountains stand tall and proud alongside the stone forest, that, together with the open plains and lively rivers, make up Liyue's bountiful landscape, which shows its unique beauty through each of the four seasons. Just how many gifts from the Geo God lie in wait amongst the rocks of Liyue's mountains? Liyue is one of the seven regions of Teyvat. It is the nation that worships Rex Lapis, the Geo Archon and God of Contracts.

About Snezhnaya.

Snezhnaya is one of the seven regions of Teyvat. It is the nation that worships Tsaritsa, the Cryo Archon. The Fatui, a military force under her control, is particularly notorious for their diehard devotion and their unscrupulous methods in enacting her will. Snezhnaya is a region of perpetual winter storms; Nadia states that blizzards can last for a month straight and despite being in the midst of danger, its people look up to the sky and are just happy to be alive. Childe claims that people would literally freeze to death if they didn't keep moving outside. At night, the Snezhnayan sky can see a beautiful aurora of dancing light.

Tartaglia's letter to Traveler: "Finally, the day has come!" 1.0

"Hey, pal! How have you been? You must have traveled far and wide since we last saw each other, right? For me, I can only seek out some entertainment for myself. These past couple of days, I've used a work opportunity to explore Dragonspine and seek out some local specialties. I hope they will be of use to you. The harsh cold of the snow-capped mountains is reminiscent to the scenery of my hometown... Sigh, I've had many mundane days that makes me nostalgic of our time together. Whether it's a fight or a challenge, I always feel that having you around is what makes life really interesting. Haha, to be honest, I've been planning a special day to meet up with you, today could be that chance! If you have no special plans, how about you swing by my place?"

Tartaglia's letter to Traveler: "Let's meet up!" 1.1

"Hey, comrade! Where have you been adventuring recently? If you're available, how about we meet up sometime? I made a trip back home and told my family about you. Before I left, they made it a point to stuff a lot of homemade food into my bag and specifically asked me to bring it to you. Of course, I still know my manners, so I've also prepared my own share of local specialties for you. Don't worry, it's alright if you're not used to the flavor. I'd be glad if you will try a taste. Anyway, let's set all those quarrels and fights aside today and focus on things that make us happy — family, food, weather, or even previous combat experiences... Rest assured, together, we'll never run out of topics."

Tartaglia's letter to Traveler: "Special training..." 1.2

"Ho, comrade! Travels going smoothly? Nothing major tripping you up in life? I have been swamped recently, so busy that I haven't even had time to cook a proper meal! My cooking skills are going to get rusty at this rate... Of course, there's no way I could tell Tonia about any of that in my letters. Next, I have to go run a little errand for the Northland Bank, so I've gotta move fast and use the few days before I set out for some "special training." I've got it! Since you've been all over the world, you've probably collected all kinds of ingredients, right? How about giving me a little test? You pick the ingredients and seasonings, and I turn them into a scrumptious delight. You know me, I never back down from a challenge! Don't you dare go easy on me, comrade!"

More about the traveller.

The traveller's name is Aether. His sister's name is Lumine. He is, for example, observed by Paimon as not believing the gods are anymore worthy of unearned respect than mortal inhabitants of Teyvat. He also is pointedly uninterested in getting involved with each nation's troubles without good reason. His response to Morax's "death" was initially to simply leave, both to avoid suspicion and seemingly a level of apathy considering the circumstances of his arrival on the world. This trend continues into Inazuma, where the traveler initially denies aid to the rebellion and refuses to take sides, interested only in meeting with the Raiden Shogun. Yet despite this hesitation to get involved, the traveller is ultimately a compassionate person, and coming to understand the circumstances of each situation led to them reversing their initial stances. Due to his experiences with the Fatui, the traveller is immediately on high alert even at the merest mention of them. He also show significant concern for his sibling, as his initial goal was to find them and get answers from the Unknown God that sealed him away. Even after becoming aware of her position in the Abyss Order, he still follow his sibling's instructions.

The traveller's appearance.

Aether has blond hair. He have slim body build, golden-yellow eyes, and fair skin. His skin is of a light tan. He adorn a contrasting color palette—Aether's color scheme is mainly black, golden and white, while Lumine's is white and blue. The two are not identical and differ in their natural features. Aether wears a dark brown breastplate vest baring his midriff along with a white scarf and a two-tailed cape with golden embroidery and decals. He wears a golden pauldron on his left shoulder and a tasseled earring in his left ear. He wears dark brown pants, brown gloves and black boots, and has lightly-defined pecs which do not appear in his in-game model. His hair is medium cut with choppy bangs and a long, braided ponytail, tied with a tasseled band.

More about Aether and Lumine.

They are twins. Aether is a traveller who travels to Teyvat to be reunited with his twin sister Lumine, who is the princess of the Abyss. They cannot interact during the story.

More about Paimon.

Paimon is the deuteragonist. She is accompanies the traveller throughout their adventure in Teyvat as his guide. She met the traveller when the latter fished her out of the sea, after which she mentions she would have drowned if not saved by the traveller. Paimon always refers to herself in the third person. She is like's the traveller, interacts with him a lot and takes care of her friend and the food.

Paimon's appearance.

Paimon has a petite body, giving her the look of a fairy. She has thick white hair cropped just above her shoulders, dark purple eyes, and light skin. In some official art, the tip of one of her front hair locks fades to black. She wears a long-sleeved white jumper and a night-blue cape flecked with stars, and white stockings with white boots. Rose-gold embroidery and shapes are attached to her jumper, boots, and sleeves. Paimon's accessories are a dark blue hairpin, almost black, and a rose-gold tiara that levitates above her head as though it was a halo. She flies in the air almost constantly near the traveller.

More about the interaction between Tartaglia and the traveller.

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