#pierro

0. Pierro (Director)

I believe he was already somewhat affiliated with the Tsaritsa before the Cataclysm, so after what transpired it wasn’t difficult for them to find common ground to work together. This then led them to search for members that could help serve their cause (note: she may have been close with Khaenri’ah as a whole considering her son)

1. Il Capitano

Due to him being also being from Khaenri’ah as well as an incredibly powerful warrior, Capitano would’ve been one of the quickest individuals to recruit & to ensure loyalty from. It’s also quite likely that his and Pierro’s statues let them already know of one another.

2. Il Dottore

Personally, I believe it was Pierro who realized the Fatui needed an intelligent individual who wasn’t afraid to cross the lines of what was considered “taboo” since the organization’s goal was to directly oppose the heavens. It was just by chance that he heard of a scholar, dubbed a “heretic,” that had been expelled from the Akademiya for that very reason.

3. Pulcinella

For the Fatui to gain public support & proper traction, it would only be logical to have a politician representing the nation to be apart of it as well. Not only that, I expect him to have an unwavering loyalty to the Tsaritsa.

4. La Signora

The Fatui’s military developments (e.g delusions) allowed Signora to be brought into the Fatui. (the cryo delusion helping to quell her fire) I think the Tsaritsa had influence in her recruitment, understanding her grief and recognizing her potential.

5. Scaramouche

Dottore’s mission in Inazuma occurred when the original (Zandik) was still alive. While the game really only does show us one version of Dottore appearance wise, I still think based on attitude Dottore was in his 30s (mid to late is my best guess). Though it was Pierro who found and recruited him into their ranks as he saw an immense potential in him.

6. Pantalone

Dottore was 38 when Pantalone was sold off as a test subject which still puts him at one of the earlier recruits. (it honestly seems like most harbingers joined in a very short time frame considering the centuries the Harbingers have been a thing) I want to say that Scaramouche and Pantalone were extremely close when it came to who became a Harbinger first. However, Pantalone may have joined the Fatui before him, but he had to work his way up the ranks unlike Scara.

7. Sandrone

I found her position a bit hard to pinpoint, I could say that her and Pantalone’s positions could be swapped. (again, him having to climb up the ranks) Instead of being sought out, she offered her services/loyalty to the Tsaritsa in exchange for being able to continue her research (which was likely considered “forbidden” and pricey… much like someone else on this list)

*after reviewing this list, I could also see her placement somewhere FAR earlier— I desperately need more Harbinger lore

8. Columbina

I’ll be honest when I say Columbina’s timeline does confuse me a bit so I don’t really even have a guess as to WHEN she joined. Instead of Pierro being the one to recruit her, it was the Tsaritsa who offered her a place to call “home.” I believe that Pierro searches for individuals who he knows will be loyal to the cause. I think from Sandrone/Pantalone to Columbina was the first “big” gap when it came to recruitments.

9. Arlecchino

After what was probably a couple hundred year gap between recruitments, (I have something to add about Crucabena at the end of this list) she was pardoned by the Tsaritsa and given her rank in the Fatui. I think it’s safe to say that the Tsaritsa saw something worth saving in Arle, which in turn caused her to develop a sense of loyalty towards the Fatui’s cause

10. Childe

He is an incredibly proud Sneznhayan and an incredibly capable fighter. After getting out into the Fatui’s military, it was Pulcinella who recognized was he was capable of and pulled him into the ranks

Crucabena (extra)

***all of this next section is fueled off of my own hcs and whatnot, basically irrelevant to everything written above. Please don’t take this too seriously, it’s just my delusions***

We know basically squat about her, but I’ve always been a bit interested in her character. It is known that she was closely affiliated with Dottore. This led me to believe that she was in a partnership with him & Pantalone. They all have a fairly ruthless nature which leads me to wondering if the three of them had aligning goals. As far as we know, she’s human. So, there’s a chance her situation is like Pantalone’s and Dottore found a method of prolonging her life

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