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Chapter I: Act IV
We Will Be Reunited
You hear from Ganyu and Lan that the Treasure Hoarders of Mondstadt and Liyue have banded together and plan to get involved in some ruins associated with the Abyss Order. Fearing the chaos that the Treasure Hoarders might cause through their involvement, you take up the commission and investigate...
Go near the Adventurers' Guild Bulletin Board
Lan:
Yes, yes. They have the audacity to go after anything.
Lan:
The Seven, dragons, gods... no ancient artifact that relates can escape their greedy ambitions.
Lan:
Still, this time is different... Who do they think they are, going after the Abyss Order's treasures...?
Lan:
Oh, Traveler, it's you.
Paimon:
Huh? Ganyu, what are you doing here with Lan? Do you have a commission you need to post?
Ganyu:
Hello, 旅人.
Ganyu:
We were just discussing the Treasure Hoarders.
Lan:
Yes, we were just saying how even the audacious Treasure Hoarders should know better than to mess with the Abyss — it's just too evil.
Ganyu:
But we recently received intel from the Ministry of Civil Affairs that two big-time Treasure Hoarders in Liyue and Mondstadt are planning some big joint operation.
Paimon:
"Two big-time Treasure Hoarders"?
Lan:
Yes, they're known as "Big Sis of the South" and "Raptor of the North."
Paimon:
Ahh! Raptor! Paimon remembers he tried to run away from Amber in Mondstadt... But who is "Big Sis of the South"?
Lan:
You are correct. She is the head of the Treasure Hoarders in Liyue. As I understand it, the Treasure Hoarders all call her "Boss."
Lan:
Some say that the God of Thieves even bestowed a gift upon her for her exploits, making her "Big Sis of the Gods." ...But that's probably just a wild rumor.
Ganyu:
Anyway, the Treasure Hoarders discovered some previously unexplored ruins that the Abyss Order has been secretly guarding in the shadows.
Ganyu:
Despite how dangerous that makes it, all the Treasure Hoarders can think about is what kinds of treasure could be inside...
Ganyu:
They have already devised a plan: they will send out a decoy to divert the Abyss Order's forces away from the ruins, then send an expert thief inside to steal the treasure.
Lan:
To this end, Big Sis and Raptor have reportedly recruited a certain "Grand Thief" from Fontaine...
Paimon:
"Grand Thief"? That's quite an impressive-sounding title.
Lan:
Indeed. He is an extraordinary individual.
Lan:
The Grand Thief is highly respected in the Treasure Hoarders, in the same way that we adventurers look up to great adventurers.
Lan:
Ah, so you're familiar with the author of the Teyvat Travel Guide, then? Correct, the Grand Thief is someone as renowned as her.
Lan:
So, despite being relative big-timers in Liyue and Mondstadt, Big Sis and Raptor had to put in a lot of work to convince a thief of his status to come and personally oversee this operation.
Ganyu:
With the major changes in Liyue recently, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Millelith already have their hands full. They don't have any time to investigate rumors about Treasure Hoarder activity.
Ganyu:
But anything related to the Abyss makes me feel like there is some unknown danger lurking beneath the surface...
Ganyu:
So, I decided to come to the Adventurers' Guild to post a commission.
Paimon:
Mm-hmmm! Leave this commission to us!
Ganyu:
Oh, thank you so much.
Lan:
Good to see this in the hands of a reliable Guild member. Well then, good luck. The Guild will take care of the details of this commission.
Follow the Treasure Hoarders
Following the Treasure Hoarders' trail, you enter the ruins Ganyu and Lan spoke of.
Paimon:
There are signs of Treasure Hoarder activity here! They must've come to these ruins.
Paimon:
Let's go deeper inside... Paimon sure hopes Ganyu's information is reliable...
You advance further.
Paimon:
There aren't many guards here...
Paimon:
Looks like their plan to draw away the Abyss Order's forces really worked.
You advance further.
Paimon:
More signs that a Treasure Hoarder was here! This should be the right direction, but...
Paimon:
Why does it feel stranger and stranger as we make it deeper into these ruins?
Paimon:
Hehe, um... Be careful, now! Paimon's right behind you...
Check out the depths of the ruins
Paimon:
Th—This looks like a person!
Paimon:
Could it be the Grand Thief?
Paimon:
Why is he in that position? Is he praying to something?
Paimon:
!?
Paimon:
That's...
Paimon:
Wh—Why is this Statue of The Seven... hanging upside-down...?
Paimon:
And the statue's hands... Paimon remembers they are normally holding an orb, right?
Paimon:
But, this statue is holding... What is that?
Paimon:
Uhh... Paimon has a really bad feeling about this...
Paimon:
And the Grand Thief hasn't moved an inch. D—Do you think he's...?
Paimon:
Um... hello...? Are you okay mister?
Observe the "Grand Thief":
(There's no reaction, nor any sign of breathing.)
Paimon:
...H—He's dead.
Paimon:
Paimon doesn't feel so good, 旅人.
Paimon:
Let's get out of here, and fast! We should report back to Ganyu and Lan...
Paimon:
Aaah! Now what!?
Flee the ruins
Paimon:
We can't stay here. Quick, 旅人, run!
Negotiate with the Abyss Herald
Abyss Herald:
You cannot spy on the secrets of the Abyss.
Abyss Herald:
You have come here, you have seen our secrets. For this, you must pay the price.
Abyss Herald:
As a Herald, I will mete out your punishment.
Paimon:
An Abyss Herald!?
Abyss Herald:
Dain... Dainsleif? Oh, I thought you were just a couple of pests that stumbled in here by mistake... So, you are with Dainsleif, that constant annoyance in our affairs...
Abyss Herald:
Did he send you here to die? His resistance against the Abyss has gone nowhere for a long time. There is nothing you can do to change the tide...
Abyss Herald:
The Abyss... is unstoppable!
Defeat the Abyss Herald
Paimon:
What is this power...? Paimon's never seen it before...
Paimon:
Careful! Please don't get cocky...!
Talk to the Abyss Herald
Abyss Herald:
This power... It seems familiar...
Abyss Herald:
Hmph...!
Abyss Herald:
I see... So, it's you... you are the one!
Abyss Herald:
In that case, I shall stay here no longer...
The Abyss Herald fled the ruins.
Paimon:
Whew... What a tough battle. Are you okay, 旅人?
Paimon:
Such a strong enemy. Who knew the Abyss Order had monsters this powerful among them?
Traveler:
(It seemed to... know me.)
Paimon:
Huh? What is it? What are you thinking about?
Traveler:
Nothing, let's just get out of here.
Paimon:
Oh, right, yeah... We're near the exit now. Let's get outta this scary place before something even more dangerous shows up!
After fleeing from those creepy ruins, you meet Dainsleif by chance. You follow him and begin your pursuit of the Abyss Herald through those ruins once more...
Talk to Dainsleif
Dainsleif:
So we meet again... a little sooner than I had expected.
Paimon:
Hey, it's Dain!
Dainsleif:
Judging by your expression, it seems you just experienced something quite strange.
Dainsleif:
Could it be that you encountered an Abyss Herald in those ruins?
Paimon:
Huh!? How did you know that?
Dainsleif:
I've been on the Abyss Herald's trail. I didn't expect to find you here as well.
You tell Dain about the strange upside-down statue and deceased thief in the ruins.
Dainsleif:
An inverted Statue of The Seven... holding Abyssal power in its hands? No, I have never seen such a thing during my time fighting the Abyss... though I have had my suspicions.
Dainsleif:
Tell me the rest of what happened in there. So you escaped the ruin depths filled with Abyssal power, and then?
Paimon:
And then, as we got close to the exit, an Abyss Herald suddenly appeared and blocked our way.
Paimon:
We fought a big battle with that thing. Maybe it hasn't gotten too far yet...
Dainsleif:
Yes, this is a rare opportunity indeed. Come, let's catch up to it.
Paimon:
Let's go! A rare opportunity! With Dain helping out, maybe we'll be able to solve more mysteries about the Abyss!
Talk to Dainsleif
Paimon:
Those Abyss Mages just now... were they trying to ambush us?
Dainsleif:
No, they were just digging through these abandoned Ruin Guards looking for something of value.
Paimon:
Oh, is that so... The Traveler here seems to like doing that a lot, too...
Paimon:
Looking for Chaos Devices, Chaos Circuits... You know, that kinda stuff.
Dainsleif:
They wouldn't be searching for such ordinary objects.
Dainsleif:
In fact, I was nearby investigating precisely because Abyss Mages often come out from that ruin to explore.
Dainsleif:
They seem to be searching the remains of Ruin Guards for a certain valuable object to take back to the ruins.
Dainsleif:
However, they look disappointed, so it would seem they haven't found it yet...
Paimon:
Well then, why didn't you grab one of them just now and ask what they were up to?
Dainsleif:
I certainly don't mean to be merciful towards these monsters of the Abyss...
Dainsleif:
But I have a feeling that their plan with this object is of major importance to the entire Abyss Order.
Dainsleif:
One cannot discover the truth behind it through interrogation.
Dainsleif:
Or rather, these Abyss Mages likely fear something else much more than they do a painful interrogation...
Paimon:
Uhh... Paimon is getting goosebumps thinking about all this!
Dainsleif:
Alright, we shouldn't waste too much time here. Let's continue our search.
Talk to Dainsleif
Paimon:
Wow... Besides the Abyss Order, Ruin Guards sure are active around here...
Paimon:
Seems wherever we find an Abyss Mage hideout, there's often a bunch of Ruin Guards roaming around too. Is that just a coincidence, or...?
Dainsleif:
There are no coincidences in the world. Everything is the fruit of seeds planted long ago.
Dainsleif:
Just like your appearance in that tavern... Time is just waiting for those seeds to sprout.
Dainsleif:
Forget it. Just some needless musings.
Dainsleif:
The connection between the Abyss Order and the Ruin Guards is by no means incidental.
Dainsleif:
Rather, they are both branches that have grown out and up from the same roots below.
Paimon:
"Branches"? "Roots"? What do you mean exactly?
Dainsleif:
Both originate from an ancient nation that was destroyed 500 years ago — Khaenri'ah.
Paimon:
Huh? Khaenri'ah!?
Paimon:
Really!? The Abyss Order and Ruin Guards are left over from after the destruction of that nation!?
Paimon:
Oh... Speaking of Khaenri'ah, that's really a super ancient name...
Paimon:
Oh, right. As your guide, Paimon should explain a bit here. A long time ago, the nation of Khaenri'ah was...
Traveler:
I know about Khaenri'ah...
Paimon:
...Huh?
Traveler:
Because I have memories of Khaenri'ah.
Paimon:
You have memories of being there? But that nation was destroyed 500 years ago...
Dainsleif:
...
Dainsleif:
Is that so? Well, everyone has their secrets. You did not pry into mine, so I shall not pry into yours...
Dainsleif:
But if you would like to tell me, I will listen... So, the Khaenri'ah you saw, what was it like?
You tell Dain about the sea of flames you saw 500 years ago, and the god you encountered...
Paimon:
So that's the complete story, huh... Paimon thought that you ran into that unknown god first...
Dainsleif:
I see... So your first memory after coming to this world was being awoken by your sister from within that meteorite...
Paimon:
It seems your sister woke up first, but the question is, how long before you...
Dainsleif:
And then, your sister told you that the destruction of Khaenri'ah plunged the whole world into chaos and that you two should leave this world called Teyvat?
Paimon:
"The destruction of Khaenri'ah"? She said that?
Dainsleif:
That destruction you witnessed, that's... history from 500 years ago.
Dainsleif:
It seems the first time you awoke in this world was indeed during that period.
Paimon:
Huh... So your sister must have understood this world better than you did because she woke up first.
Dainsleif:
And it was shortly after that that you encountered an unknown god who blocked your path, so you couldn't escape...
Paimon:
Oh, Paimon knows this part really well.
Dainsleif:
...I understand.
Dainsleif:
When you awoke at that time and hurriedly tried to leave for another world, you didn't know anything about Khaenri'ah.
Dainsleif:
But now, since you have come to gain some understanding of Teyvat, you are able to guess that the war you witnessed all those years ago must be the war that ended Khaenri'ah... Am I right?
Paimon:
Ah! If that's the case, you must've been flipping through all sorts of books during our adventure these past few months.
Paimon:
Before going to Mondstadt, you had just looked at some vague materials. Later, we managed to gather a whole bunch of old books from all around Mondstadt and Liyue, but you told Paimon they were useless...
Paimon:
So the whole time you were just trying to learn more about Khaenri'ah so you could find your sister?
Paimon:
Oh yeah... You can travel around the seven nations to find The Seven, but where can you go to find a nation that was destroyed 500 years ago...?
Dainsleif:
I probably know more about Khaenri'ah than both of you.
Dainsleif:
Khaenri'ah was a nation without a god — not because it had a god that died or abandoned them, but because it never had a god to begin with.
Dainsleif:
It was a powerful nation built purely by humans, an unprecedented flourishing and glorious civilization — it was the pride of humankind.
Paimon:
A nation... without a god...?
Dainsleif:
Later events unfolded just as you remember — it was all destroyed... by gods.
Paimon:
You mean that...
Dainsleif:
500 years ago, the gods descended upon the world and brought desolation to Khaenri'ah.
Dainsleif:
The "pride of humankind" was uprooted and crushed, like a weed removed from the garden of the gods...
Paimon:
How could that be...? The history books don't say anything about that...
Dainsleif:
Yes. Well, continuing to discuss the past now will only dampen our spirits.
Dainsleif:
Let's keep moving. I will tell you more of what you want to know as we continue our search.
Talk to Dainsleif
Paimon:
Over there! It's more Ruin Guards and Abyss Mages.
Paimon:
Dain was just saying how these ancient machines are from Khaenri'ah...
Paimon:
So... did Khaenri'ah have a lot of ruins that needed to be guarded?
Dainsleif:
No. "Ruin Guard" is the name modern people have given these machines. No one called them that 500 years ago.
Dainsleif:
These "Ruin Guards" were known as "Field Tillers" by the people of Khaenri'ah.
Paimon:
"Field Tillers"? What a strange name.
Dainsleif:
It's not like you think. "Field Tiller" was just a code name. The people of Khaenri'ah liked to give code names to their weapons.
Dainsleif:
"The land is not to be tilled with farming tools, but rather is to be fought for with steel and blood." —This is how the "Field Tiller" came about.
Paimon:
"Fought for with steel and blood"? Well that's an interesting way of understanding "tilling"... Paimon doesn't think it's a very positive interpretation.
Dainsleif:
...
Dainsleif:
After the destruction of Khaenri'ah, these masterless "Field Tillers" went completely out of control.
Dainsleif:
They wandered aimlessly over the centuries, gradually spreading to every corner of Teyvat.
Dainsleif:
Perhaps resonating with the sorrow of other civilizations lost to time, they found their way to various ruins across the land, where they lie dormant.
Paimon:
That sounds... so sad...
Dainsleif:
Once you understand more, those details won't mean much to you.
Dainsleif:
But no matter their past, all that remains of them now is the danger they pose... so destroy them all.
Talk to Dainsleif
Paimon:
Huh? This Abyss Mage dropped a talisman... Could it be a communication of some kind?
Dainsleif:
Hmm, this talisman seems connected to the Abyss Herald. But why would an Abyss Mage be carrying it...?
Dainsleif:
Perhaps it really does contain information about their operation.
Paimon:
But, Paimon can't read the writing on it... *gasp* Is that the script of Khaenri'ah?
Dainsleif:
"...Engulf the faith of the enemy in flame, and bring glory to Her Highness, the Princess..."
Paimon:
Wha—!? Is that what it says?
Dainsleif:
"...'Loom of Fate,' initial operation."
Dainsleif:
They... the Abyss, seem to be carrying out a large operation. The keyword here is "Loom of Fate."
Dainsleif:
It seems like they are still launching the operation, or rather, are still conducting preliminary tests...
Paimon:
"Loom of Fate"? What's that? Is it literally a... fate-weaving machine?
Paimon:
From the horrible feeling Paimon's been getting, those eerie ruins are super likely to be related to this fate-weaving operation.
Paimon:
So Dain, what message does this talisman contain?
Dainsleif:
I'm reading it now...
Dainsleif:
Hmm... An ambitious operation, but some parts are difficult to understand.
Paimon:
How so?
Dainsleif:
In short, the first phase of the plan is related to Osial, Overlord of the Vortex.
Paimon:
The Overlord of the Vortex!? You mean that god in the ocean?
Paimon:
What do they want with Osial? Ohh...
Traveler:
Could it be the same as with Dvalin?
Dainsleif:
I know of your past heroics regarding Dvalin, and I also know of the Abyss Order's role in the Stormterror incident.
Dainsleif:
Though you may not have been aware of it at the time, you were thwarting an Abyss Order operation similar to this one.
Paimon:
Last time it was Venti's old friend, this time it's a huge ancient god... The Abyss Order keeps setting their sights higher and higher.
Paimon:
Will the Abyss Order use their lies and dark magic to corrupt Osial, just as they did Dvalin?
Dainsleif:
No... From the contents of the talisman, this operation goes one step further.
Dainsleif:
They won't just corrupt Osial's mind. They also plan to use the ancient technology behind the "Field Tillers" to completely transform Osial's body.
Paimon:
Is... that even possible?
Paimon:
So wait, the Abyss Order wants to make some sort of... Cybernetic Squid-God of Mass Destruction!?
Dainsleif:
Very few people today truly understand the civilization of Khaenri'ah, though of course, the accuracy of that understanding itself is difficult to judge.
Dainsleif:
Only the Abyss Order has consistently sought out the remnants of Khaenri'ah. Despite being far from human, they seek out this lost human civilization quite persistently.
Dainsleif:
The talisman's message states that they will use "the Defiled Statue" as a base, attaching Osial's limbs to construct a mechanized god.
Dainsleif:
And the new core that shall replace the orb usually held by the Statue of The Seven... is the eye of the very first Field Tiller.
Paimon:
"The eye of the very first Field Tiller"? ...Ohh, Paimon gets it! All those Abyss Mages are looking for this special eye, right?
Dainsleif:
It would seem so.
Paimon:
This whole thing keeps getting more complicated. But basically, it all has to do with that eerie Statue of The Seven we saw, right?
Dainsleif:
Yes. According to the talisman, the eye should be placed in the hands of the Defiled Statue...
Dainsleif:
Thereby imbuing the newly born god with the power to "topple the divine thrones of Celestia."
Paimon:
Oh boy... The Abyss Order sure isn't holding back with this plan.
Paimon:
Hmm. Since no one knows where the first Field Tiller is, how about we take the information about the statue as the starting point for our investigation?
Paimon:
Yeah, that Tone-Deaf Bard is too difficult to track down anyway. Let's go to the Cathedral first and ask around, maybe we'll learn something.
Dainsleif:
The Cathedral... Hmph.
Paimon:
Huh? What's the matter, Dain?
Dainsleif:
Nothing. Let's get moving.
To investigate the plan that the Abyss Order's talisman speaks of, you decide to head to the Cathedral in Mondstadt to consult the members of the Church.
Talk to Dainsleif
Dainsleif:
A huge statue, a grandiose Cathedral... The people of Mondstadt clearly spent a great deal of resources and energy to construct them.
Dainsleif:
But how aware of this was the Anemo Archon on receiving this gift, and how much did he give back in return?
Paimon:
Faith doesn't ask for anything in return though, does it?
Dainsleif:
Hmph, as long as the gods have a clear conscience about it all, there's nothing I can say about it.
Paimon:
Shh! We're about to enter the Cathedral. Don't say anything bad about the Anemo Archon...
Paimon:
And actually, the Anemo Archon is... Gah, never mind.
Dainsleif:
Heh, I never specifically said I would enter the Cathedral. I'll leave you two to mingle with the sisters.
Paimon:
Huh?
Dainsleif:
You are the Honorary Knight of Mondstadt. They will surely allow you to poke into these affairs with their utmost trust.
Dainsleif:
Having me tag along would only make them suspicious.
Dainsleif:
Correct, and just as our little friend said... I might say something bad about the Church at any time.
Dainsleif:
When a non-believer steps onto holy ground, the result is never pretty.
Dainsleif:
I have never received the favor of the gods in the past. I don't see any reason I would need it now or in the future, either.
Dainsleif:
That's enough about that. While we've been chit-chatting, the Abyss Order continues to act.
Paimon:
Okay then, 旅人, we'll just go in ourselves and ask around.
Dainsleif:
I should warn you about one thing. Don't go mentioning the Defiled Statue inside the Cathedral.
Dainsleif:
The Church of Favonius wouldn't ignore the matter of the statue, but if they rashly tried anything against the Abyss Order, it would only ruin whatever element of surprise we may have.
Dainsleif:
Also... Meddling in the affairs of the Abyss usually doesn't end well for anyone.
Talk to Barbara
Barbara:
Honorary Knight! Hi, how have you been? Do you need anything today?
Barbara:
Agh... But I should first make it clear that if you need to borrow the Holy Lyre der Himmel again, we cannot oblige.
Paimon:
(It seems she still hasn't realized it's just an illusion...)
Paimon:
We're here to ask some questions about something. Barbara, have you heard about "the first Field Tiller"?
Barbara:
Hmm... What's that? "Field Tiller"... What does it do?
Paimon:
Ah, of course you wouldn't know anything about that, hehe... Okay, next question: Has the Church ever lost a Statue of The Seven?
Barbara:
Huh?
Barbara:
You're here to ask about that old story? Well, I didn't expect that... That was such a long time ago, barely anyone mentions it nowadays.
Barbara:
A long time ago, there was indeed one Statue of The Seven that disappeared one night without a trace.
Barbara:
Nearly every member of the Church joined the search for it, but it was never found.
Barbara:
In the Church's records, as you might assume, this incident has been called "The Lost Statue of The Seven."
Paimon:
Hmm... Of course.
Barbara:
Of course?
Paimon:
Uh, nothing! So, do you have any other clues— uh, Paimon means... any other strange stories?
Paimon:
(Sorry, Barbara, but we can't tell you about the statue we saw just yet... Like Dain said outside, it's for your own good...)
Barbara:
Other strange stories? I'm not sure, let me think about what other unusual incidents are in the Church's records... Oh, "The Tyrant's Final Fury"? No, that's from another time, probably unrelated...
Paimon:
"The Tyrant's Final Fury"?
Barbara:
Oh, this refers to a time of great danger that engulfed Old Mondstadt, the place now known as Stormterror's Lair.
Barbara:
Many, many years ago, there was a time when balls of fire would rain from the sky whenever anyone approached Old Mondstadt.
Paimon:
Balls of fire raining from the sky!? How terrifying...
Barbara:
People at that time believed that it was a curse laid down by the God of Storms, so they referred to it as "The Tyrant's Final Fury."
Barbara:
This strange phenomenon continued for about a year. No one was ever able to solve it, it just gradually ceased on its own.
Barbara:
Right! Later, the theory of "The Tyrant's Final Fury" became less probable in the eyes of the Church. Common reasoning dictates that the God of Storms wouldn't shoot fireballs...
Barbara:
Perhaps it was something else that caused the disaster.
Barbara:
Anyway, this incident might not be related to "The Lost Statue of The Seven," but I just can't think of any other strange incidents that might be.
Paimon:
It's okay. Thanks anyway!
Rosaria:
There's that pointless word "thank you" again. I can never get used to hearing it...
Barbara:
Oh, Rosaria, it's you.
Rosaria:
If you're looking for the Knights of Favonius, they're busy with those monsters again.
Barbara:
"Those monsters"?
Rosaria:
Those monsters that tried to attack Mondstadt last time, during the Stormterror incident.
Paimon:
Wasn't that the Abyss Order!? They're at it again?
Rosaria:
Indeed. They are gathering in Wolvendom, causing great unrest among the wolves.
Rosaria:
Could it be... that the Abyss Order is targeting the spirit of Lupus Boreas? As for what purpose, I can't say for certain.
Rosaria:
Master Jean has already headed off to Wolvendom. I must also begin to make a move myself.
Barbara:
Th—Then I will go as well!
Rosaria:
Master Jean said you should stay at the church, and continue your work with the clergy.
Barbara:
B—But... you're also a member of the clergy...
Traveler:
Don't worry, I will go to help as well.
Paimon:
Right, we'll go give Master Jean a hand!
Barbara:
Oh... Okay, if the Honorary Knight will be there, then...
Barbara:
But please, everyone, be careful. May the Anemo Archon protect you all.
Talk to Dainsleif
Dainsleif:
I see... Has the Abyss Order already launched a new operation...?
Dainsleif:
This could very well have something to do with the Defiled Statue. We should go as well.
Paimon:
But, what is the Abyss Order going to Wolvendom for anyway? Are they looking to do the same as they did with Dvalin? Aaaah... Not again!
Dainsleif:
No, that's not likely.
Dainsleif:
Unlike Osial, who was just suppressed, Andrius died long ago.
Dainsleif:
Today it is just his spirit that stands guard over Wolvendom.
Dainsleif:
The Abyss Herald may just be targeting the spirit of Andrius in an attempt to garner some information from one of the Anemo Archon's old companions.
Defeat the Abyss Order
Paimon:
Aah! The Abyss Order!
Dainsleif:
Don't underestimate the enemy. Let's take them now.
Talk to Jean
Paimon:
Whew... There sure are a lot of enemies around here!
Dainsleif:
The closer we get to the target, the more enemies there are. Hmph, fits the Abyss Order's style.
Traveler:
We should hurry and find Lupus Boreas.
Paimon:
Yeah! Let's go!
Dainsleif:
I'm... not going any further.
Paimon:
Huh? Why not? Is it because you're afraid of fluffy animals?
Dainsleif:
It has nothing to do with wolves. It's because Boreas was an ancient god, yet he willingly became a servant of The Seven.
Dainsleif:
I cannot possibly agree with his actions. I don't desire any interaction with him.
Dainsleif:
Besides, you're the one people like. I'm... less likable.
Dainsleif:
There's nothing special about gods anyway.
Dainsleif:
It's just my opinion, but a word of advice: Always be on your guard when around gods.
Dainsleif:
You shouldn't place too much trust in them. But at the same time, don't go too far in the opposite direction... Don't go trying to overthrow them, or hunt them down.
Dainsleif:
Even if the god in question is your sworn enemy.
Paimon:
Don't trust them, and don't hunt them... That's some awkward advice. Does Dain hate The Seven, or is he protecting them?
Traveler:
Why is your opinion so contradictory?
Dainsleif:
...
Dainsleif:
Lest I repeat the failings of my forebears.
Dainsleif:
I... will tell you one final fact.
Paimon:
Huh? What fact?
Dainsleif:
The destruction of the nation of Khaenri'ah by the gods... is the reason the Abyss Order now seeks to destroy the nations watched over by The Seven.
Dainsleif:
Well, enough chit-chat. We should get back to business. I will go take care of the remaining Abyss Order members in the area. Try and keep your visit with Boreas brief. Afterward, let's meet at the entrance to Wolvendom.
Paimon:
Oh... There he goes...
Paimon:
What a strange man.
Traveler:
I can kind of see where he's coming from.
Paimon:
Yeah, that's true. You also keep your guard up against unfamiliar gods.
Paimon:
At the Rite of Descension in Liyue, your decision was very similar to what Dain would do...
Traveler:
When there's a lack of trust, it's best to just avoid the situation entirely...
Paimon:
*sigh* Not the easiest situation...
Jean:
Honorary Knight! Paimon! What are you two doing here?
Paimon:
Oh, Master Jean! So glad we found you.
Paimon:
Rosaria told us that you came here to fight the Abyss Order, so we came to help.
Jean:
Then your help is greatly appreciated. The Abyss Order's sudden offensive is very strange, they have surrounded Wolvendom. I am preparing to send out some knights to fight back.
Jean:
I just scouted out all of Wolvendom... but I did not see you.
Jean:
Rosaria told me that the Abyss Order is going after Boreas.
Jean:
But the Abyss Order and Boreas... What is the connection between them?
Paimon:
They just like to cause trouble. Do they really need a reason?
Paimon:
The Abyss Order already went after Dvalin, it's not too surprising that they would also go after another one of the Anemo Archon's buddies.
Jean:
Hmm... That is true...
Jean:
Regardless, whether the reason behind the present threat is clear or not, I'll handle the situation.
Jean:
Honorary Knight, please go and check if Lupus Boreas is in any danger.
Jean:
This god's spirit... he does not often see people. But I hear that you have met him before. Maybe it is best that you are also the one to meet him this time.
Traveler:
I'll do it.
Jean:
Okay, be careful. Thank you for your help, Honorary Knight of Favonius.
Look for the Great Wolf King of the North
Paimon:
*gasp* Look over there, it's Razor! And... the Abyss Herald!
Talk to Razor
Razor:
You... not welcome here!
Abyss Herald:
Ahahaha... So, the wolf's wretched spirit likes to raise wild pups now?
Abyss Herald:
You claim to be a guardian, yet your once-sharp claws have clearly dulled since your days of godly glory.
Abyss Herald:
If you serve us, we can restore your divine powers you once held in the past.
Boreas:
Lies... lies...
Paimon:
What the heck is this ceremony? He looks like he's in a lot of pain.
Paimon:
Oh no... Is this the same thing they did to corrupt Dvalin's mind?
Razor:
Wolves never surrender. But... this can't go on.
Abyss Herald:
No matter how many times you resist us, your efforts are all in vain...
Talk to the Great Wolf King of the North
Abyss Herald:
Hmph... The ceremony was interrupted. How fortunate for you.
Abyss Herald:
How does an old spirit have such determined will...?
Abyss Herald:
No matter. This is but a small unforeseen variable. Our grand scheme will not be affected.
Paimon:
It disappeared again...
Razor:
Thank you, you came... just in time.
Boreas:
Human Lupical... I am ashamed that you must see me in my present state.
Boreas:
But still, the Abyss Herald underestimated my strength.
Razor:
Lupus Boreas never refuses trial. But, scary outsider... not respect trial rules.
Razor:
I, too, didn't see... the trap...
Paimon:
Wait... So you mean, the Abyss Order had everything prepared to corrupt Lupus Boreas' mind, then lured him out under the pretense of challenging him in a trial?
Razor:
Thank you, 旅人. In the future, my claws... must get sharper.
Razor:
You... smelled danger, and came here?
Paimon:
No, we heard about the danger. Paimon's nose doesn't even know what danger smells like!
Paimon:
Besides coming to help, we actually have something to ask you about, too.
Paimon:
Uh... Excuse us, Mr. Wolf God, do you know anything about the first Field Tiller?
Boreas:
I pay no heed to the contraptions of humans. I know not what this "Field Tiller" is, though there was indeed one human-made machine that I can never forget.
Boreas:
It entered into my proving ground by accident, and I mistook it for a challenger.
Boreas:
But it could not think, only fight. It was designed as a pure killing machine from top to bottom.
Boreas:
I eventually damaged it greatly with one of my attacks. Before it fell to the ground, it fled the proving ground.
Paimon:
Hmm... By the sounds of it, it's possible that could have been the very first Field Tiller, right?
Boreas:
Yes. It could spin, leap high into the air, and even shoot fireballs. Although no match for a god, it was stronger than even many who wield Visions.
Paimon:
Fireballs...? Hey, didn't we hear this somewhere else recently as well?
Paimon:
Anyway, this pretty much proves that the first Field Tiller came to Mondstadt, doesn't it?
Paimon:
It sounds like the first one was way stronger than the mass-produced Ruin Guards that came after.
Paimon:
But in this story, it was damaged at the proving ground while fighting the Wolf of the North...
Razor:
Don't know... But, did we help?
Paimon:
Yes, you were a big help! Thanks!
Paimon:
We need to go keep investigating something super important. The Abyss Herald may have left, but the Abyss's forces are still attacking. You two be careful!
Razor:
Yes. I smell... more danger. Bigger danger.
Razor:
You two, also be careful.
Paimon:
Well, that was some good intel! Quick, let's go tell Dain.
You continue searching for "the first Field Tiller," following the information you've obtained from Barbara and the Great Wolf King of the North...
Talk to Dainsleif
Paimon:
Dain, there you are. Did you see Master Jean?
Dainsleif:
I saw her, but purposely avoided her.
Dainsleif:
As both the Lionfang Knight and Acting Grand Master, she naturally would have some reservations towards me.
Dainsleif:
If I'm not careful, one day I may find myself becoming the object of one of her investigations.
Dainsleif:
But back to the matter at hand... I defeated some of the Abyss forces but wasn't able to gather any information. Did you have more success?
Dainsleif:
I see...
Dainsleif:
Well then. We can more or less figure out where the first Field Tiller ended up.
Paimon:
Huh? Really? Just from the Lupus Boreas story?
Dainsleif:
That information combined with a more comprehensive analysis.
Dainsleif:
For example, the old story you told me you heard in the Cathedral...
Traveler:
"The Tyrant's Final Fury"!
Dainsleif:
Exactly, the strange story told to you by that young sister, long mistaken to be a curse rained down by a deceased tyrant.
Paimon:
Ah, Paimon gets it! So "The Tyrant's Final Fury" was really just missiles fired from the Field Tiller after it ran from Wolvendom!
Paimon:
After it was damaged in the fight with the Wolf of the North, it must have wandered into the ruins of Old Mondstadt and stayed there...
Paimon:
Then, whenever anyone got close — PEW, PEW, BOOM! It would fire a ton of missiles at them... Until one day, it finally broke down for good, and the fireballs stopped raining from the sky.
Paimon:
Back then, the people of Mondstadt hadn't seen many Ruin Guards before, so they came to interpret it as "The Tyrant's Final Fury"!
Dainsleif:
It looks like we need to make a trip to Stormterror's Lair and comb the entire area.
Dainsleif:
Hmm. What do you mean...?
Traveler:
I... I remember.
Paimon:
Huh? You mean...
Paimon:
Ohh, Paimon remembers, too! We saw that abandoned Ruin Guard sitting atop the tower when we went there before! Can't forget something like that!
Talk to Dainsleif
Paimon:
This is it, right? Okay then, use your Elemental Sight to look for the eye!
Paimon:
Ooooh... So what did you see?
Paimon:
Huh? ...Nothing? But Paimon was so excited...
Paimon:
What's going on...? Are you sure you did it right?
Dainsleif:
This requires another method.
Dainsleif:
Using Elemental Sight on a Field Tiller is of no use because it is not powered by the elements.
Dainsleif:
Let me give it a try.
Dainsleif:
...And done.
Paimon:
Wowwww! It's, it's the...!
Dainsleif:
The very thing the Abyss Herald has been seeking all along — the eye of the first Field Tiller.
Dainsleif:
All of the Ruin Guards today are just replicas of this machine. As the prototype, its combat capability was unrestricted.
Paimon:
"Prototype"? ...Paimon doesn't know that word, is it another ancient term from Khaenri'ah?
Dainsleif:
As the Abyss Order has surmised, if this eye is placed in the hands of the Defiled Statue...
Dainsleif:
And if the limbs of Osial, Overlord of the Vortex, are attached to the statue... there you have a mechanized god.
Dainsleif:
And this newly born god will have the power to "topple the divine thrones of Celestia."
Dainsleif:
Yes.
Paimon:
Th—Then... What should we do with this eye?
Dainsleif:
No. I'll guard it myself.
Paimon:
Huh!? You!? Dain... You won't go and do anything crazy with it, will you?
Dainsleif:
You may doubt me if you wish, but I must ensure it does not fall into the wrong hands.
Dainsleif:
No matter where we may hide it, they will find it. And as for the Church of Favonius — well, you know I don't trust them.
Paimon:
Oh, hehe... right...
Dainsleif:
But our work isn't done yet. To avoid any further repercussions, we must also take care of that Defiled Statue.
Dainsleif:
We can't have the Church get involved. Let's handle it ourselves. As for what I mean by take care of it... naturally, I mean to completely destroy it.
Paimon:
D—Destroy it!? That's a Statue of The Seven! As well as being a really important cultural relic, they're actually divine, too...
Paimon:
Ugh, well, good thing we didn't tell Barbara earlier. Otherwise, she'd be going completely bonkers right now!
Dainsleif:
Hmph... Do The Seven really expect me to help them look after what belongs to them?
Dainsleif:
Let's go back to those ruins and destroy the inverted statue. If we are lucky, we will also run into that Abyss Herald.
Dainsleif:
I'll make sure it doesn't get away this time.
Enter the ruins again
Paimon:
So, after all that running around, we end up right back here again...
Paimon:
Look at us... We barely escaped this place last time, and now we're strolling right back in!
Paimon:
Gee, surely we must be some of the bravest adventurers in all of Teyvat! That or the stupidest...
Paimon:
To get to that creepy statue...
Paimon:
We just need to follow the path we used to escape last time. That should take us right to it...
Paimon:
Yep! That'll work. Let's go, and remember to be on your guard.
Talk to Dainsleif
Dainsleif:
Looks like we're here.
Dainsleif:
An eerie, lifeless, dark chamber... I understand the evil aura you were describing earlier.
Paimon:
Ohhhh... Such a scary place...
Dainsleif:
Be careful to not be overwhelmed by the power of the Defiled Statue— the Abyss Herald, it's here.
Abyss Herald:
Mwahaha... You sense correctly.
Abyss Herald:
You are just as vexatious as ever, Dainsleif, enemy of the Abyss!
Abyss Herald:
I sense your soul is stained by terrible bloodshed, perhaps from your darkest nightmares. Unless... Huh?
Abyss Herald:
Oh, and something far more dangerous! You reek of a corruption familiar to me...
Abyss Herald:
Then we are the same. We're both dangerous. But dangers from outside of the Abyss Order must be caught and caged...
Dainsleif:
Tsk.
Dainsleif:
It is your words that forever reek of corruption...
Dainsleif:
Time to silence you!
Defeat the Abyss Herald
You and Dain fight together against the Abyss Herald, but just as you gain the upper hand, someone familiar appears and stops you... It is your long-lost sibling.
#Meet {F#Aether}{M#Lumine}.
Paimon:
Hey, c—could that be...!?
Traveler:
Lumine!
Lumine:
Aether...
Paimon:
W—Wait, 旅人... She just blocked an attack against the Abyss Herald...
Paimon:
Your sister, and the Abyss...
Lumine:
Aether, why are you with Dain?
Paimon:
Huh?
Paimon:
Your sister... knows Dain, 旅人?
Dainsleif:
...
Dainsleif:
Lumine. We meet again.
Paimon:
Wh—What's going on here? Dain knows her, too!
Lumine:
You shouldn't team up with this man.
Lumine:
He is my enemy.
Dainsleif:
Lumine...
Lumine:
...
Lumine:
But it must be said... Don't try to stop me. Don't try to stop the Abyss.
Lumine:
That man, Dainsleif, was the "Twilight Sword," one of the royal guards of the final dynasty of Khaenri'ah. 500 years ago, he failed to prevent the destruction of Khaenri'ah.
Lumine:
A curse of immortality was laid upon him, to forever wander the wilderness... while he watched the people he was supposed to protect turn into monsters of the Abyss.
Paimon:
You're saying... Dain is from Khaenri'ah!? The same Khaenri'ah that was destroyed 500 years ago!?
Paimon:
And you said the people turned into monsters... You're trying to tell Paimon that the Abyss Order is not only related to Khaenri'ah but is actually the people of Khaenri'ah themselves!?
Paimon:
Uh... and the whole thing about Dain being your enemy? Ohh... Paimon's so confused...
Lumine:
Home...
Lumine:
Yes, of course. "Home" is wherever we are together.
Lumine:
But I cannot go with you to the next world to find a new home... at least, not yet.
Lumine:
Until the Abyss has engulfed the thrones, my war with destiny will see no end...
Traveler:
Destiny...?
Lumine:
Listen to me, Aether.
Lumine:
I have already traveled through this world once. Once you reach the end of your journey as I did, you will see for yourself the true nature of this world.
Your only kin leaves once more, this time escorted by an Abyss Herald, while you watch on helplessly. Their voice seems to hang in the air while you just stand there in the empty ruins, lost in your own world.
Talk to Paimon
Paimon:
They... left...
Paimon:
Oh, don't be too sad, 旅人... We'll find them again! Look on the bright side, at least we got some really useful information!
Paimon:
Really? You sure...?
Paimon:
At least now, as well as The Seven, Dain is also a key part of finding your sibling too, right?
Paimon:
That's right! Um... by the way, what they said just now was all pretty confusing... Did you understand it at all?
Paimon:
Oh... well then... let's go over it again.
Paimon:
First off, that Abyss Herald called your sister "Princess."
Paimon:
It seems like your sister is leading the Abyss Order, even the Abyss Herald answers to her... Still, we don't know for sure if she's the highest-ranking leader in the organization.
Paimon:
Also, your sister said that she wants to "engulf the thrones" and go to "war with destiny." What the heck does that mean? ...Could it be that she wants to destroy The Seven and the seven nations?
Paimon:
Next thing... turns out the Abyss Order monsters are really what the people of Khaenri'ah turned into after their nation was destroyed. This story is just plain terrifying!
Paimon:
And Dain is from Khaenri'ah, too! He witnessed its destruction 500 years ago. But... he didn't turn into a monster, and now he's fighting the Abyss Order...
Paimon:
So that's why your sister said that Dain is her enemy, right?
Paimon:
But... If the monsters of the Abyss are the same people that Dain protected all those years ago, then why is he enemies with the Abyss Order now?
Paimon:
Also, how come... after all this time we've spent searching for your sister, it turns out she's on the side of the Abyss. What's up with that?
Paimon:
Yeah, you're right.
Paimon:
Then... we can't let ourselves get down about it now, 旅人!
Paimon:
Our journey's not over yet, let's get a move on! Time to leave this terrible, dark place and get back to the surface, where the sun shines bright.
Paimon:
If your sister wants you to "reach the end of your journey"... Well then, show her what you're made of!
Paimon:
Come on, Traveler, let's go!