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Prologue: Act I
The Outlander Who Caught the Wind
To stop Stormterror's siege, you must venture out and eliminate the elemental flows left within the ruined Temples of the Four Winds. Amber is waiting for you at the Temple of the Falcon.
Talk to Amber
Amber:
This is it. One of the deserted temples of The Four Winds.
Amber:
These temples have been left to waste for years now. The people of Mondstadt almost never come here.
Amber:
There's a chance there's a monster nest or a hilichurl camp inside.
Amber:
Even Stormterror has given up on its own temple.
Amber:
...Yes.
Amber:
I also find it hard to accept, but... Stormterror was once one of The Four Winds.
Paimon:
Ehhhh!?
Amber:
Wait... Did you just feel that?
Amber:
The wind here... Something's off...
Amber:
Let's go in and take a look, Traveler. Be careful, the dragon's power is disturbing this area.
Destroy Stormterror's crystal in the Temple of the Falcon
Amber:
Phew, I'm tired.
Amber:
But, at least this way we've helped Jean out.
Amber:
In the past, we were at least able to defend the city and keep it safe.
Amber:
This, of course, is mostly thanks to Jean.
Amber:
But now with Stormterror directly attacking the city itself...
Amber:
"The winds change, so too should our tactics."
Amber:
It's what Lisa likes to say.
Amber:
Speaking of which, The Four Winds we were discussing earlier...
Amber:
If you want to learn more about our history, you can ask Lisa.
Amber:
...I'm not saying I don't know our history! It's just...
Amber:
I mean... A librarian is supposed to be more knowledgeable than an Outrider, right?
Kaeya will accompany you to explore the Temple of the Wolf.
Talk to Kaeya
Kaeya:
You've arrived.
Kaeya:
Come closer. Can you smell that?
Kaeya:
Something must have happened in the temple.
Kaeya:
I imagine there will be slimes, hilichurls, and... whatever is giving Stormterror extra power.
Kaeya:
Oh yes, it is going to be lively in there indeed!
Kaeya:
As bustling as it may be — no, I can't imagine it will be dangerous at all.
Kaeya:
It's a pity that the Temple of the Wolf has been disturbed by such an atrocity.
Kaeya:
Let's head in, Traveler.
Kaeya:
No one makes offerings to The Four Winds anymore, yet the old winds never vanish...
Kaeya:
We need to clear out the temples, for The Four Winds.
Talk to Kaeya
Kaeya:
Let me show you how the Knights of Favonius conquer our adversaries!
Explore the temple's depths
Kaeya:
Traveler... Unless I'm mistaken, you don't seem to have a Vision.
Kaeya:
So how exactly is it that you're able to channel elemental energy?
Paimon:
It was a very strange occurrence.
Kaeya:
Speaking of, did you know?
Kaeya:
Stormterror was once one of The Four Winds.
Kaeya:
I'm not aware of the exact details. If you're interested, you can ask the Acting Grand Master about it.
Destroy Stormterror's crystal in the Temple of the Wolf
Kaeya:
Bravo! What a performance!
Kaeya:
You are, to my surprise, a well-trained knight.
Kaeya:
The battles you just fought were sights to behold.
Kaeya:
Haha, I see you already have the knightly virtue of modesty.
Kaeya:
Stories of your heroic deeds to save Mondstadt from destruction shall be known throughout the City of Freedom, well into the future.
Kaeya:
Please do visit me at our headquarters when you have the time.
Kaeya:
I also know a lovely tavern, if that's more your thing.
Leave the temple
Destroy Stormterror's crystal in the Temple of the Wolf
Lisa is in charge of clearing the Temple of the Lion alongside you.
Talk to Lisa
Lisa:
Hey cutie.
Lisa:
You're going to help me out too? How kind of you.
Lisa:
Don't hesitate to come to me if you need anything.
Lisa:
Good question.
Lisa:
Basically, things other than that which require brawn... or brains.
Paimon:
So... what does that leave?
Talk to Lisa
Lisa:
I guess I could give this a go.
Explore the temple's depths
Lisa:
Oh, you want to know about this gem?
Lisa:
You're kidding... You're seriously asking? This is a Vision.
Lisa:
It's used by the chosen to draw on elemental powers.
Lisa:
In terms of mysticism, I suppose you could call it a "magical lightning rod."
Lisa:
What... You've never seen a Vision? Just where exactly are you from...?
Lisa:
Are you a hilichurl with some level of reasonable intelligence?
Lisa:
No, I doubt it. After all, hilichurls aren't exactly known for their smarts.
Lisa:
And you, you'd more or less qualify to be a magister's apprentice.
Destroy Stormterror's crystal in the Temple of the Lion
Lisa:
Dragon of the East, Lion of the South, Wolf of the North, Falcon of the West...
Lisa:
They are the Four Winds of Mondstadt, affiliated with Barbatos, the God of Anemo.
Lisa:
The Dragon of the East, Stormterror — its real name, is Dvalin.
Lisa:
Though most in Mondstadt seem to have forgotten that in all this "Stormterror" business.
Lisa:
So now you know why Dvalin is only able to channel three of the Four Winds' power.
Lisa:
Because it has been consuming itself from the beginning.
Lisa:
Because of hatred, I presume.
Paimon:
Hatred...?
Lisa:
Hatred for Mondstadt.
Lisa:
Hatred drove it to become something more powerful than the wind itself — to become Stormterror.
Paimon:
But why would one of The Four Winds...
Paimon:
Hate the city it was supposed to protect?
Lisa:
...
Lisa:
As a child of Mondstadt, it's something that's really hard to say aloud.
Lisa:
Here, take this. It's a very old story from more than a century ago.
Leave the temple
Paimon:
Phew, it's finally done.
Paimon:
Well, all that "ley flow" and "elemental lines" stuff Lisa was going on about should hopefully be back to normal.
Paimon:
Wanna go back and see how the Knights are doing?
Paimon:
But if you got anything more interesting to do, Paimon can come too!
Paimon:
Like... going on a shopping spree... or checking out the Statue of The Seven again.
Paimon:
At the temples of The Four Winds, we found something like... solidified wind, didn't we?
Paimon:
In Mondstadt, people call them "Anemoculi."
Paimon:
They're called this because they can be fitted into the statue's eyes.
Paimon:
Some fairy tales say the statues' eyes originally had gems that were taken by swallows.
Paimon:
But Anemoculi never had a physical form from the start.
Paimon:
People with Visions collect them to offer to the statues in exchange for blessings.
Paimon:
Unlike others with powers, you don't have a Vision. But then the rules of this world don't apply to you anyway so...
Paimon:
We can go see what happens right now, if you wanna try!
Paimon:
The statue in Windrise should be the closest one.
Paimon:
Paimon can't wait to see what the gods do to you!
After completing the first stage, talk to Paimon for a hidden quest
First Stage Ended
Paimon:
Phew, it's finally done.
Paimon:
Well, all that "ley flow" and "elemental lines" stuff Lisa was going on about should hopefully be back to normal.
Paimon:
Wanna go back and see how the Knights are doing?
Paimon:
But if you got anything more interesting to do, Paimon can come too!
Paimon:
Like... going on a shopping spree... or checking out the Statue of The Seven again.
Paimon:
At the temples of The Four Winds, we found something like... solidified wind, didn't we?
Paimon:
In Mondstadt, people call them "Anemoculi."
Paimon:
They're called this because they can be fitted into the statue's eyes.
Paimon:
Some fairy tales say the statues' eyes originally had gems that were taken by swallows.
Paimon:
But Anemoculi never had a physical form from the start.
Paimon:
People with Visions collect them to offer to the statues in exchange for blessings.
Paimon:
Unlike others with powers, you don't have a Vision. But then the rules of this world don't apply to you anyway so...
Paimon:
We can go see what happens right now, if you wanna try!
Paimon:
The statue in Windrise should be the closest one.
Paimon:
Paimon can't wait to see what the gods do to you!
First Stage Ended
Paimon:
Phew, it's finally done.
Paimon:
Well, all that "ley flow" and "elemental lines" stuff Lisa was going on about should hopefully be back to normal.
Paimon:
Wanna go back and see how the Knights are doing?
Paimon:
But if you got anything more interesting to do, Paimon can come too!
Paimon:
By the way, we obtained another Anemoculus in one of The Four Winds' temples, right?
Paimon:
We might come across more of them in the future, so don't forget to offer them to the Statues!
You begin your journey in Starfell Valley, exploring the land and seeing its sights together with Paimon.
Talk to Paimon
Paimon:
Oh wowwwww!
Paimon:
That's a Statue of The Seven!
Paimon:
There are a few of these statues scattered across the land to show The Seven's protection over the world.
Paimon:
Among the seven gods, this god controls the wind.
Paimon:
Paimon's not sure whether the god you're looking for is the Anemo God, but...
Paimon:
Paimon'll take you to the Anemo God's place first, and there's a reason why~
Follow Paimon
Paimon:
As we all know, poetry and language flow like the wind...
Paimon:
There'll definitely be someone there who knows about your sister. At least, that's what Paimon thinks!
Paimon:
Whether the gods actually answer you is a different story. You never know unless you try.
Paimon:
So, let's hop to it!
Swim to the island in Starfell Lake
Paimon:
You can swim right over!
As you advanced, a Statue of The Seven appeared on the horizon ahead of you. At Paimon's suggestion, you go to investigate.
Talk to Paimon
Paimon:
Ooh! Did you just feel the elements of the world?
Paimon:
Seems all you had to do was just touch the statue and you got the power of Anemo!
Paimon:
As much as they may want it, people in this world can never get a hold of powers as easily as you...
Paimon:
Ah-ha, it's because you're not from this world to begin with.
Paimon:
If we keep heading west from here, we'll eventually reach Mondstadt, the City of Freedom.
Paimon:
Mondstadt is the city of wind, because they worship the God of Anemo.
Paimon:
So perhaps, because you got power from the God of Anemo, you can find some clues there.
Paimon:
There are also lots of bards there, so perhaps one of them has heard news of your sister.
Paimon:
Let's move then!
Paimon:
The elements in this world responded to your prayers and Paimon thinks that's a lovely sign.
Defeat the slimes
Paimon:
These are the Anemo powers you got from the Statue of The Seven.
Paimon:
Aww... Paimon's so jealous! Why doesn't Paimon get cool fighting powers!?
On the path to Mondstadt, you inadvertently eavesdropped on a meeting between a huge dragon and a mysterious figure. As you proceeded with various doubts in mind, a perky young girl showed up to block your path.
Talk to the perky girl
???:
May the Anemo God protect you, stranger!
Amber:
I am Amber, Outrider for the Knights of Favonius.
Amber:
You don't look like citizens of Mondstadt. Explain yourselves!
Paimon:
We're not looking for trouble.
Amber:
That's what all the troublemakers say.
Traveler:
Hello, I'm Traveler.
Amber:
...Doesn't sound like a local name to me.
Amber:
And this... mascot, what's the deal with it?
Paimon:
We've only been traveling partners for two months, but...
Paimon:
We've already become the very best of friends!
Amber:
So to sum it up, you're traveling partners, right?
Amber:
Well look, there's been a large dragon sighted around Mondstadt recently. Best you get inside the city as soon as possible.
Amber:
It's not far from here, I'll escort you there.
Paimon:
Oh? Aren't you out here for some other reason?
Amber:
I am. But not to worry, I can keep you both safe while doing that too.
Amber:
Besides... I'm still not sure if I can trust you two just yet!
Amber:
Oh, ahh... I'm sorry. Probably not something I should say as a knight.
Amber:
I give you my apologies, uh... strange yet... respectable travelers.
Paimon:
That sounded so fake!
Amber:
Do you have something against the type of language usage prescribed by the Knights of Favonius Handbook!?
Go to the location designated by Amber
Amber:
So, suspicious travelers, what are you doing in Mondstadt?
Paimon:
Traveler got separated from his sister during a really, really long journey.
Paimon:
Paimon is his travel buddy, helping him to find his sister.
Amber:
Oh, looking for your family... Huh.
Amber:
Ah...
Amber:
Okay! Let me finish my other stuff first, and then I can help you put up posters around the city...
Paimon:
What exactly is it you need to finish doing first?
Amber:
It's simple. You'll understand in a bit.
Unexpectedly, the power of Anemo within the Statue of The Seven resonated with you. You decided to begin your investigation with the Anemo Archon of Teyvat's Seven Archons. As such, the first order of the day is to reach the land under the Anemo Archon's protection: Mondstadt.
Advance to the heart of the forest
In the heart of the forest, you encounter a mysterious person talking to a dragon. But the interruption sends them both fleeing in haste.
Talk to Paimon
Paimon:
That was close! Paimon almost got blown away!
Paimon:
Luckily Paimon managed to grab hold of your hair! Thanks.
Paimon:
Just what was that? Paimon thought we were gonna get eaten.
Paimon:
It definitely has something to do with that weirdo who was talking to the dragon...
Paimon:
Yeah, Paimon gets why you're worried...
Paimon:
Oh? What's that?
Paimon:
There's some kind of shiny red thingy on the big rock over there...
Paimon:
Let's go take a closer look.
Investigate what Paimon has found
Paimon:
Be careful! Paimon doesn't have a good feeling about this...
Talk to Paimon
Paimon:
Paimon's never seen a stone like this before, so Paimon can't tell what it is.
Paimon:
All Paimon knows is that it's dangerous. Best we put it away for now.
Paimon:
Okay, we've got it! Now let's get out of here.
With your help, the problem was resolved quickly. Led by Amber, you reach the city of freedom — Mondstadt.
Talk to Amber
Amber:
Let me officially introduce the city of wind, dandelions, and freedom —
Amber:
Travelers under the protection of the Knights of Favonius — Welcome to Mondstadt!
Paimon:
Finally, no more having to camp outdoors!
Paimon:
But... the city folk don't look too cheery.
Amber:
Everyone's been put out of place by Stormterror recently.
Amber:
But everything will turn out fine as long as Jean's with us!
Paimon:
Jean?
Amber:
Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius — Jean, Defender of Mondstadt.
Amber:
With Jean on our side, surely even the vicious Stormterror will be no match for us.
Amber:
Before I take you guys to the Knights of Favonius Headquarters, I have a present for you, Traveler.
Amber:
It's a reward for helping me clear out that hilichurl camp.
Paimon:
He-Hey! Why doesn't Paimon get a reward?
Amber:
Ahh... Because this reward is useless to you, Paimon.
Amber:
But I'll treat you to a traditional Mondstadt delicacy — Sticky Honey Roast.
Paimon:
Sticky Honey Roast!
Amber:
Come with me, we'll head to the city's ahh... high ground.
Go to the location designated by Amber
Amber:
This used to be a bustling street... But with so many Stormterror attacks recently, the usual crowds are nowhere to be seen.
Amber:
Except for the local tavern near the city wall over there. They haven't been affected. If anything, their business is better than ever.
Talk to Amber
Amber:
So, the present I want to give you is...
Amber:
A Wind Glider!
Amber:
Outriders use them to ride the wind, and the people of Mondstadt love using them too.
Amber:
I brought you here to give it to you so you can experience it right away!
Paimon:
Oh, you're really excited about these wind gliders, huh!
Amber:
Well that's because the wind is the heart and soul of Mondstadt!
Amber:
Alrighty then, enough talk! Let's give it a whirl!
Amber:
It's easy to use, but you still need to pay attention to my instructions.
Meet Amber at the fountain plaza
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Just as you prepare to launch your wind glider following Amber's instructions, Mondstadt is suddenly attacked by a giant dragon that has also brought with it violent gusts of wind. You are instantly swept into the air, but the moment you try to deploy your glider, a mysterious air stream yanks you higher up into the sky. It is only after the dragon is finally defeated that...
The usually peaceful Mondstadt was suddenly assailed by a dragon. This is the Stormterror that Amber spoke of, and was the gigantic creature that you encountered in the forest earlier.
Fend off Stormterror
Amber:
Stormterror... is attacking Mondstadt itself!
Amber:
Kaeya, Traveler, you've come at the right time. We must...
Kaeya:
Hold on, Amber. Are you perhaps forgetting to introduce us?
Amber:
Oh... right. This is Kaeya, our Cavalry Captain.
Amber:
These two are travelers from afar, Traveler and Paimon.
Kaeya:
(From afar? Is that all we know of them?)
Amber:
Long story short...
Amber tells Kaeya the whole story...
Kaeya:
I see. Welcome to Mondstadt — though you haven't arrived at the best of times, I'm afraid.
Kaeya:
I understand the anguish of being separated from family.
Kaeya:
I'm not really sure why you're looking for the Anemo God...
Kaeya:
But everyone has their secrets, right?
Kaeya:
Haha, relax! I won't press you for more.
Kaeya:
First and foremost, on behalf of the Knights of Favonius, I would like to extend our thanks to you for your help just now.
Kaeya:
Your fight to defend the city against the dragon just now was witnessed by no small number of citizens.
Kaeya:
The Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius is also very interested in meeting you, and formally invites you both to our headquarters.
Go to the Knights of Favonius Headquarters
Paimon:
This seems to be the Knights of Favonius Headquarters. Let's head in.
You repelled Stormterror with some difficulty. Kaeya of the Knights of Favonius witnessed the battle, and you were invited to make a trip to the Knights headquarters.
Talk to Jean
Kaeya:
...And once it was over I brought them straight here.
Jean:
Mondstadt welcomes you, windborne travelers.
Jean:
I am Jean, Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. This is Lisa, our resident Librarian.
Lisa:
Oh! Are you sweeties here to help us out?
Lisa:
You're both so adorable!
Lisa:
Sadly, the timing is regrettable...
Lisa:
Stormterror has caused quite a ruckus in the region since its recent resurgence.
Lisa:
Simply put, Mondstadt's elemental sphere and ley lines are now akin to a yarn ball in the paws of a kitten.
Lisa:
For a mage, it couldn't get much worse. My skin is one elemental particle away from a full-blown breakout.
Jean:
If it weren't for this interference, the Knights of Favonius would have better ways to help you than just putting up missing person posters.
Jean:
We simply ask that you repose in Mondstadt while we help you seek out your sister.
Paimon:
Paimon will help too!
Kaeya:
Good. In that case we need a plan.
Jean:
With Stormterror now directly attacking Mondstadt, we may have an opportunity to cut this problem off at the source.
Jean:
Lisa has revealed the sources of Stormterror's power with her detection magic.
Kaeya:
Is that so?
Lisa:
They're located in the abandoned Four Winds' Temples.
Lisa:
Stormterror's ability to whip up these kinds of storms can be attributed to it drawing power from the temples.
Jean:
Our objective is to deal with three of the four temples.
Jean:
I trust everyone understands why we are only dealing with three.
Paimon:
Paimon doesn't.
Jean:
Knights of Favonius, time is against us.
Jean:
The storm is rampant. There is no point in maintaining a defensive position.
Jean:
Alright. We need to take initiative and act before the situation escalates.
The girl's name is Amber, and her duty as an Outrider is to escort you to Mondstadt. However, she has another task to attend to first, which is to clean out the hilichurls that have been wandering around outside the city.
Clear out the nearby hilichurl camp
Amber:
These monsters have been getting too close to the city recently.
Amber:
My task this time is to clear out their camp.
Talk to Amber
Amber:
Heh, nothing to it.
Amber:
Though I've gotta say, you surprised me a little with your moves there...
Amber:
Thanks for the backup. How'd it feel?
Paimon:
Now that you mention it, how is it the hilichurls ended up here?
Paimon:
These creatures don't seem like the type to set up camp so close to cities like this.
Amber:
Exactly. It's more normal for them to be much further out in the wilderness.
Amber:
But because the dragon — Stormterror — has been around a lot more recently, our orchards have been destroyed and the local market has been affected as well.
Amber:
When the storms hit, we usually end up with at least a few injuries, so the Knights of Favonius have been tied up doing the best they can to defend the area.
Paimon:
So these annoying creatures have been getting closer and closer to the city?
Amber:
Exactly. That said, clearing this camp helped make the area a little bit safer.
Amber:
Come with me! A responsible knight must make sure to see you to the city safely.