World Building Is Simple

Starting with my Pulcinella/Belyi Tsar tidbits :]

Like a prized Rooster, Pulcinella was kept as the Tsars favoured member of the Fae court long before he even came to power as an Archon.

These two existed come from the Arc. Their relationship though not explicitly stated for the public was a well known snowball romance; For the God-King whose dominion was Love- it was only expected for him to take the hand of someone as powerful as The Light Fae, Pulcinella.

Power couple of old Fae aristocracy

The Tsar wants him because of his ability to produce copious amounts of light energy and emotions

Pulcinella wants him because of his influential power, light affinity, and general strength

Both begin their relationship to basically use the other for their own gains and got unhealthily attached to each other during the rise and fall of the civilisations left behind after the original Kings’ [Reader] death cycle

Light [Which eventually gets diluted into its pyro base after HeavenlyPrinciples come to Teyvat] Fae Pulcinella

The Fire!Character x Ice!Character Inspiration is heavy here for them but it adds to the pipeline system to how I relate Nod-Krais’ departure from Snezhnaya to the heavy Hydro elements found there [like Columbina being Hydro out of all possible choices etc] - aka. nation formed as the Tsars and Pulcinellas love child state that rejected their parent nation

The Tsar keeps him on his lap in the throne room if Pulcinella in his Rooster form like a beloved royal pet

His name; Pulcinella, was gifted to him by the Belyi Tsar himself and marked his possession of the man that Pulcinella gladly allowed.

The whole concept of the Harbingers stem from Belyi Tsar's love for theatre and the Commedia Dell'arte that was passed down to the Tsaritsa [The relation to these two coming from off planet than originating from Teyvat post its creation and how so much of the theatre themes are so prominent within the harbingers]

With his position Pulcinella grew in political power and as human dignitaries appeared within the snowlands more and more often, introducing their inventions and ideas his influence grew and eventually spread across the continent allowing him to promote the Tsar's agenda.

Rooster facts and Dell'arte facts - Roosters look harmless from afar, but they can be awfully aggressive and possessive. The same can be said about Pulcinella and the character he's named after

However with the corrosion coming from the disappearance of Nibelung the Dragon King light energy had become unstable, old pieces of media becoming corrupt causing even the Tsar's favourite troupe to slowly lose its following and importance [Name importance and leylines being affected by increase of introduction of human population]

The Tsar acts as his passivity meter through syphoning the bursts of light energy and passion that radiates from him [Feeding off him but its a mutual symbiotic relationship - The Tsar is able to consume while Pulcinella can expel that excess power safely]

Political campaigns, widespread recruitment, and the assembly of Tsar's court following the Heavenly Principles inductions of the new world order [Laws and rules of Teyvat]

Delving into the lore realm now.

Pulcinella became… irked. irritated by the sudden dip into his territory, and the intrusion seriously ruffled his feathers, making him burst out in a powdery rage, a mix of scorching light burning away a couple of layers of ice

but comes to indoctrinate the interlopers in as his ‘flock’ [Him and the Tsar being the Roosters and all others considered the hens]

‘The Creator’ was a name placed on you and not only that, your Sovereigns, were reduced to nothing but your fancied courtesans and now they were expected to follow suit and deign their leaders with a similar system

Bound by his name possession- Pulcinella could only watch as the Tsar formally organised the creation of his assembly; the 6 Fae courts of Snezhnaya, which then split into two factions, High and low.

While Pulcinella was still the Tsars' right hand man and lover, the new waves of Fae entering their domain continually tested his boundaries

Fluffed to make himself look bigger, neatening his saddle feathers for the Tsar and sharpening his claws did nothing but make him more irritated

and to the humans who attempted to join the court - well, he did not bother with them much. Their lives were just a blink in comparison to his

until a Hyperborean woman fell from the skies before the two [Being ejected from a Temple - I've yet to decide which Heavenly principles domain but I am leaning towards Time seeing as Asmoday's temple functions through a mix of all 4 shades abilities-ish and Istaroth suddenly dropping a displaced Teyvatian so conveniently into the laps of the God-King Fae is an interesting concept that i want to explore concerning Venti and The Tsaritsas sudden split post Cataclysm that Venti mentions although Asmoday through her Ars Goetic name relation to the demon of lust is also a really good connection point- we will see.]

Pulcinella had caught her, being tossed up by the Tsar and let themselves slow fall down to the surface

Pulcinella could see her reaction the moment she saw the Tsar- whether it was true or from exposure to the God of Love's natural form of snow and ice sinking into her pores like an aphrodisiac, she’d become starry eyed with his lover [I do relate the Tsar to the concept of Greek Gods Aphrodite, Selene(who is a moon goddess for Nod-Krai relation point) and norse god Freyja (Mostly in part to her foresight that has good linking points to Preservation themes and of course Love)

She had been his only exception to curiosity, giving his permission when she'd returned to ask the Tsar if she, too, could join his court

She became the first empress of the Fae, beloved by all, even though she was a human

So, while he stood on the sidelines during this age of development for the kingdom, he allowed himself a brief moment to focus on furthering his original purposes of gaining the Tsar's favour out of bitter spite

Then the unexpected happened.

The Hyperborean woman came of child.

He'd been miffed, absolutely flabbergasted.

This woman was supposed to be but a fleeting fancy for the Tsar, not a permanent memory worthy of being preserved

he'd arrived back to the Zalpoyarny palace after his successful election to find the woman with a weak shelled shivering lumpy egg sat atop of her lap

He'd berated her and showed her how to properly care for an egg as precious as this

“You! You need to sit on it to keep it warm!” He frets, fluffing his hands to get her to sit up while removing his coat to wrap the poor thing in some insulating feathers “Move, woman! it is getting frigid!”

After some debate, the egg fell into his care, The Hyperborean woman did not have nearly enough body heat or light energy to supply the egg to keep it alive longer than what it had already endured.

In the end, the Hyperborean woman never got to see what came of the egg

Fae are born as their physical containment, then absorb their surrounding energy, siphoning the residual light from the environment itself

with the introduction of abyssal and elemental energy growing in excess while natural Light energy diminished - it took much longer than usual for the Tsaritsa; Anastasia, to form a corporeal [baby] form.

before the woman passed, she asked Pulcinella to promise something to her

which for a Fae of his calibre seemed like an opportunity he couldn't pass up as he watched her age

“For a price.” He says as the two of them sit in the front room, her trembling frostbitten fingers help in front of the flames of the hearth

“Your child and your name.” Pulcinella croons, rubbing his palm over the intricate designs, over the last few decades it had grown in size, shell hardening into a crystalised exoskeleton, the woman had called it a ‘Fabergé jewel’ during its development and he couldn't help but appreciate the fanciful title “I want this child and it shall replace you, your name will be forfeited and forgotten so theirs may prosper- give it to me and i'll make that promise to you”

He can forgive the Tsar for his dallying in human biology if it meant he got to keep this Fabergé egg as his own

She agreed in resignation, knowing full well what it meant to make a promise with Fae kin but knowing she was almost at the end of her line

“Promise me, promise me you'll protect them no matter what.” the frail old crone stated, holding out her hand to Pulcinella, the tips of her finger had long since gone black, being in the proximity to the Tsar was no easy task especially for a human “Promise that you will Love them no matter the circumstances, through the storm and beyond.”

her gaze hardens “promise to me that this egg will be your new purpose in life and death.”

Pulcinella narrows his eyes, glancing between her hand and the egg “...I promise.”

A golden hue burst when their hands meet through brief, a string forming and linking its way to wrap tight around their pinkies and looking around the Egg itself and imprinting on the healthy shell

She dies the morning after

She is buried within the grand cathedral encased in mountainous layers of permafrost, and he halts the nation's work for the day to mourn the fallen empress.

The door closes behind him as his heels click loudly on the tiles of the grand hall, the egg bundled in wolven furs within his arms a slow smile creeping onto his face the further he walks from the ceremonial event

“Such a shame your mother couldn't be with us forever” he whispers

“and a true fool to think I would ever come to harm the Tsar's own kin” the golden glow in his eyes glint “you will become the most powerful heir of the great God-King.”

he sucks in a breath as he feels the egg pulse before he feeds his light into the shell “You will be the one to destroy the Heavenly principles for us my dear. to topple the throne of Celestia- let us one day hope for your rise.”

And a little extras not too focused on Pulcinella but related to the arts or headcanons in the last post and above.

The above excerpts are based on the egg thief phenomenon that's present in some flocks where other hens steal the eggs of others, etc.

heavy on the Rooster aspects in these headcanons, but having an animal based fae like a rooster really intrigued me when i first started delving into Pulcinella with interest only to find nothing canon or fan wise :[ [a slight over exaggeration but how many people do you know talk about these two?]

I've thought fae since his visual release [mostly out of hope that they existent in the game eventually and because i mistakenly though klee was fae [still not convince she isn't somewhat otherkin but i wanna see kleiner first before i solidify those thoughts]

I do use Flins as a basis for Fae structuring since he'd all we had when Nod-Krai dropped, I also pull from other Fae based media, so some liberties taken

Still learning Linnea, so I'm still looking to include stuff from her too soon

Flins and Layla's appearance - Yes, that one piece is set back when Flins [and lil Layla] was still in Snezhnaya within the Tsar’s court before he passed and set Flin's free from his ties allowing both to subsequently flee to Nod-Krai [then during that transition Flins looses Layla etc. This Headcanon here]

Flins is dressed more as a Noble of the Tsar's court, so he's not exactly in his lightkeepers fit/coat, designed for what Nobel!Flins wore is still up in the air rn

There is very big beef between these two Fae in particular for good good reasons.

Pulcinella has been in mayoral power within Snezhnaya for over way over 4000 years by the time Flins even starts existing as a young azure flame which is derivative of the Light Fae lineage coming diluted with the newer elemental system

With Pulcinella as an elder of his originating clan [Light Fae - There are official names for the 6 clans but still learning about them so vague references] the factors revolves around the actions Pulcinella likely would have been known for within the Fae communities

Manipulating the government in his favour, ‘hens’ suddenly disappearing when he feels they're acting out of favour from the Tsar's [his] ideal vision of Love and the misuse of power [I'll be waiting on canon to add to this and his lists of crimes, so generalisations are made purposefully here]

For the Fae who lived beneath the Tsar, most if not all fell under the outer court or as Pulcinellas ‘hens’ within his flock and were not treated well, treated as fodder to fuel the Light/pyro furnaces [There was that old mention of giant furnaces that heat the cities in Snezhnaya] located around Snezhnaya or as stock characters in his grand elaborate play he'd conducted for the Tsar's entertainment [Dell'arte]

certain members had gripes about it [Flins], but with the god-king Fae owning all Fae names at that time, he had no freedom to act upon it and rebel

Until the Tsar's death during the Cataclysm.

All members of the Tsars' inner court, apart from Pulcinella, die due to the sudden connection of disintegration and fragility of the bonds

He receives a large power decrease, abilities malfunctioning, and loses his affinity for light energy

He survives only because he'd made that promise to Live for The egg; or, The Tsaritsa.

She becomes his lifeline - one that is extremely fragile but still so knowledgeable

The Egg. The Tsaritsas Fae form- her physical form container [Like Flins’ lamp] is a faberge Egg after talking with a friend about alternative ‘containers’ for her while her pure elemental form is the theorised eternal snow storm that permeates Snezhnaya [Like Flin's flame]

As for the Belyi Tsar, originally I thought he’d be the Cryo Dragon Sovereign and some of those elements still do present themselves on some of my newer headcanons I've developed with the information we've been trickled.

I've have since recycled that Headcanon or concept as seen with The Tsaritsas form still being an egg but not any dragon aesthetics rather the egg form more focuses on what an egg is supposed to represent through symbolism and having Snezhnayan [or its earth inspiration of West European and Russian elements] present

also since i first thought of the idea I've definitely grown in my ability to do more research into my interests and theory crafting based on mythology and the games inspirations, finding more palpable points of connection than ‘i like dragons, hes now a dragon’ Headcanons i had for every media

Existence of Original characters; The type of World building I delve into requires having more than just the main cast with how expansive it all is and the massive thoughts i have so original characters or things that may be considered OOC are prominent in most of the base character building i do when it comes to backgrounds

There are different levels of it that are present, like building on only mentioned chars. like Sohreh, Unreleased like The Tsaritsa, like the Miliastra twins who should realistically be blank slates but aren't, to fully creating family members, friends, or companions for pre-existing Chars like the above

And I think that’s it for my notes on Pulcinella for the time being, Thanks for reading this far, ya'll know where to ask if any of the points above sound interesting for follow up questions or an expansion on any of these concepts - originally finished this at 1.5k but kept going back to add thinks as i was editing

The images are all rambly notes, I've written out how im interwing everything in from what ive gotten from the quest and area below these so it is subject to change as the game itself develops

Isekai/SAGAU [Self Aware] [Venti, Columbina, Ineffa, and Baizhu] thoughts

Venti being so apprehensive to go visit Auntie Asmoday at the Temple of Space - the last time he faced her was during the Cataclysm where she and Istaroth called upon him. but you've chosen him for your team the moment Dorman Port opened up

hes leading the team, your main so to say

Aether, Paimon, [and the other team members handpicked by you; Columbina, Ineffa, and Baizhu] following closely behind as you're lead

but you've given him a pretty new bow, a new artifact set, and had been there when he took back some of his power not too long ago

He's slightly concerned hearing Asmoday had completely disappeared. He had his theories when all 4 shades went silent, but to see the Temple in front of him faltering and crumbling to curruption

"If I may." Ineffa interrupts his spiral. "It may be presumtuous, but it's far too early to put the shade of spaces absence down as 'permanent', perhaps we shall meet them at the end of our journey here"

All the residents of the Temple of Space know him. He's one of the only figures that can freely enter and leave. and despite being told off for it, he does bring them gifts, mournful for their gilded cage. but accepting that they do still have the freedom to leave [though at a great cost.]

letting you guide them around comes easily, a practiced ordeal.

Headcanon theories that are developing or updated with more quotes or ingame lore from this update

The Azhdaha mention - That was so good. it solidifies the theory of Zhongli, letting the humans think up whatever they want and keeping his mouth shut when it comes to whether or not he should dispute it. In order to protect the Geo Sovereign Azhdaha, Zhongli [who in this theory is one of his underlings, like a right hand man or his main servant] Zhongli let the humans continue their crusade in creating the false art

Zhongli having Creator! Readers abilities - Albeit at a much lower crude version. His abilities are mentioned in the Liyuen section of the Temple of Space, able to bend space through art and create worlds [Serenitea pot domain ability that he shares with his adepti]

visions can ascend them to celestia or to the respective domains Temple

visions are said to bound or sell yourself to fate [The shades]

visions can not be destroyed, only removed

visions or allogenes are able to reach theoretical god hood and are therefore given such charms to falter their evolution [the uplifting, Melanta references]

visions are the connecting piece to constellations in the false sky: the firmament and what bounds the users to the Heavenly Principles and the Shades regimen

visions - a primitive and lesser version of gnosis

vision bearers don't all have elemental affinity, and some can only use restricted mediums or objects to conduct it

Use of visions and gnosis to restrict those who, of course, have the ability to ascend into godhood according to the foundational laws that the Heavenly principles are unable to alter. Thus the interpretation of selling yourself to fate, also makes sense to prompt an ‘Archon war’ which was essentially a ‘Hunger games’ equivalent, used to kill off potential threats to their control over Teyvat, placing the victors in the limelight and parading them around as capital pieces keeping them under their thumb but visibly claimed as the Heavenly Principles ‘chess pieces, 

Temple of Space weaving for the Fic

The Temple of Space is a really good representation for a Creator!Readers presence within Teyvat and has alot of connections.

And can put reason as to why they would be so willing to keep the idea of you still alive within humanity

Background Context

You did create Teyvat [Aeon of Permanence!Reader] in a pastlife/alternate timeline you.

The creation of Teyvat was for the dragon kind [Teyvat translated is called Arc].

It took a lot of energy to create Teyvat and Nibelung [who was canonly created alongside the planet] so you gave up your form [Biological immortality]

Moved on to another life, eventually ending up as you are now on Earth

your abilities got passed onto Nibelung [Screen system, creation powers and control over Teyvat]

After your death, the events of Teyvat continue as we know; Nibelung becomes dragon king, leaves for the sea of stars, coming back to find the Heavenly Principles and the shades, then died

your abilities stay accessible to them so long as the light energy can be sustained.

Heavenly Principles and the Shades [HP+S]

They knew about you and that you created Teyvat, but no matter what they did, they couldn't erase you from irminsul without also fully erasing Teyvat

so they begrudgingly left your legacy alone and worked on spreading their own ideals to no promising avail

so they hitched the plan to create the 'Creator' epithet for you and masquerade themselves as your prophets/emissaries

taking different well-known parts of your existence; the screen system, your court of Sovereigns, your ability to create the world around you and remixed them for their own purposes

A prominent part being the rules developed for the akedemiya, coming from the Heavenly Principles and the shades rather than Creator!Reader; to ensure the humans follow obediently

"Interfering with human evolution," - dictated by Asmoday and her Keepers presiding over the Temple of space as from the quote from Melanta - 'This place is only to preserve. All innovation, all evolution, is forbidden here' and explains why Melanta kept on rejecting or exiling different residents like maukie/Escher [Yes, the actual Escher that Dottore disguised himself as when he dissapeared from the Scaramouche backstory quest. he's now roaming the world again so im sure thats going to pop up and fuck with wanderer.]

"Tampering with life and death," - Neberius and Ronovas' addition, more so Ronova after being reprimanded for her love for humanity and interferences seen within Natlan and Khaenri’ah. Naberius [and now additionally Rhinesdottir] having becoming mixed. their abilities being seen with their curses [Curse of Immortality from Ronova for pure blooded Khaenri’ans and Curse of Wilderness from Naberius for humans who defy their laws]

"Delving beyond the universe," - Made bc of the remaining outlanders trapped in Teyvat [like Sovereigns, Skirk, Zhongli, Miliastra Wonderland twins, Hexenzirkle, etc] keep popping up and disrupting their order

"Investigating the origin of words," - Inability to understnad non-Teyvat words and phrases [Aether and Lumine having to learn common Teyvatian from Paimon pre-game start. Wanderers name you give him not being spoken verbally but still exists in a written compacity] in an attempt to keep the world at a manageable level where the remaining abysal presences is kept stable and the lightnlevels match them, neither getting too scaled one way or another [Why the Heavenly Principles and the shades dont do shit to get rid of the abyss' presence nor fully commit to the destruction of dragons]

"Revering gods without acts of devotion, and" - To restrict, picking and choosing which gods get favour, being prayed to/worshiped or revering a god and their names has reasonable cause to influence how strong said god becomes [Ventis statement that hes the 'weakest' out of the archons etc.]

"Attempting the forbidden and fearing none." - Istaroths warning to the humans, telling them to be wary and not tempt fate, her powers relating closely to the trilunar authority over time and being able to plant seeds in the past to fruit in the future [Inazumas sakura tree, Dandelion seeds through time speech Venti gives]

these when looked at with the context of the Heavenly principles presenting them changes the intension alot. they become more threatening

The shades are complicated figure with scraps of lore so they're still being developed - but they're not black and white evil stereotypes [no one is in all depictions]

like in the new quote supplied from Istoria - "Thus with that single body the powers of light and darkness began to contend with one another. And so the primordial guman, bearing both, came to posses both good and evil"

Istorias era

This is so they can cover your disappearance as you take a long rest in the center of Teyvat and use your lasting influence for themselves

The light energy based creatures that were brought to Teyvat by you after its creation [Dragons, Fae, angels, etc.] knew they were lying and tried to rebel after the Funerary war, but they became targeted by the Shades and were hunted or thrown into the Abyss to rot

which continuously lowered the levels of light energy putting the remnant of your abilities to keep everything stable on the line

so they left the remaining alive and sealed their memories or bound them to their rules [Ie. Aiding in locking up the real Ajaw and turning him into an AI omnitrix, poisoning all of the Sovereigns (Azhdahas' erosion) or further acentuating their curroptions (Apeps forbidden knowledge she got from Nibelung)]

The Zhongli tidbit we got

The remaining were kept as fodder to keep your abilities functioning so it doesn't falter

but they still needed to ensure the humans were on their side as their population grew and flourished. Now they were intertwined

so they used what remained of your image.

making up that you were humanity's progenitor, making the laws of the world and getting the humans to adopt the propoganda

it works and prospers during Josephus' era and becomes mainstream

Josephus Era

The era of 'Creation' and where the fundamental groundwork for your presence was founded.

They lost the guidance of the angels as they scattered to the wind, cursed to be human [Nicole], were made seelies or shapeshifted [Venti]

Dragons now hid away [Azhdaha being sealed away by Zhongli to keep him safe, Zhongli himself, Apep sealing herself in the sands, Xiuhcoatl turning into phlogiston, Dvalin and Hydro dragon also conceding biological immortality]

and the fae became scattered [6 Faefolk clans of Snezhnaya]

but they did manage to keep the real version of you hidden between the lines of human works

Court System

The Temple of Space is also a good analogy for the court system idea thats present

The forced cohabitation of now made Immortal beings of vastly differing ideals, backgrounds, and abilities

Residents of The Temple *shakes hands* Members of your court

different areas to preserve eras and yoinking people n places at random would help in 'proving' that Asmoday is also a follower of yours while also allowing her to freely do her given tasks

they would all be none the wiser [aside from those of Istorias era and pre]

alot of quotes here that are good isekai 'x reader' fodder between different charcters and you

Asmoday as You, Malanta and Nihil [and the keepers] being high court and the residents representing low court.

This is where my notes end for now - I can gladly show more of the theory crafting for other game concepts. im surprised if you have, have a poll

Collei

“Reader? Could I keep you company? I can stay right here if you're not ready to come out or if you don't want any physical contact- I don't think you should have to go through this alone and I care about you deeply”

She will sit next to you for as long as you need her to, taking the day or more to be your support alongside everyone else

She's not one to push you to do more than your basics, bringing you water, snacks, and simply existing so you don't feel alone

slowly, she will start talking to you about things, an update on what is happening outside during the day, when others visit - repetitive things until she gets a response

Dori

“I know it's hard having someone so close to you pass because of something you couldn't control. I loved my sister so much, I did everything I could, I built an empire for her but it was already too late. But I know she would want me to help you, so, will you let me help you, my friend?”

She's offering to take you out to browse the isles for something to remind you of them, be it something tiny like an oddly coloured rock from the side of the road that was their colour or a food item only they seemed to like

Hand in hand, she'll guide you through the crowds if it's too overwhelming for the time being

then once you've found something, she'll cart you to the last place she remembers you mentioning them and try her best to get you to open up about them

In her eyes, continuing to acknowledge their existence helped her bring her sister into the future

Itto

“Hey Bud’, I uh, heard from the others about what's happened- happening. and I maaaay not be the best for warm comfort but I am great at cheering others up- so- Let's go! We can go collect some beetles and some flowers while we go out and do our own investigating”

He's actively helping you, not wanting you to grieve by yourself. He's not too overtly positive, not wanting to ovewhelm you or sweep you up into a frenzy. He's just doing enough to ensure you can see he cares, see he want to help

He knows it's not healthy to suddenly just stop, that your brain wants to shut off and ignore the bad feelings swelling inside, so he offers a release

smothers you in affection as well, arms wrapping tightly around you

he'll cry right alongside you, seeing his friend hurt, hurts him too

Kachina

“Reader, I'm so sorry for your loss, losing a companion- I-it's so sad! and I know it's something we can't control in this world. I'm sorry this is happening.”

Attaches herself to your side and holds your hand the whole time

Asks you question after question about them, what they looked like, who they were to you, your favourite memory

she believes the best way to help you is to reminisce over the past with them and to think of the good times as a good send-off

She offers to pray with or for you when dusk drifts by, thanking the stars for allowing another light to join them

Skirk

“Loss is a natural part of life, and there's no escaping it- it's not wrong to spend some time to grieve what's lost, to mourn lives that leave this existence. Take as long as you need, I'll protect you from anything that dares to interrupt this period of mourning”

She's understanding that you need a release and will offer to help by getting your frustrations out. It doesn't take much effort to parry your slamming of that polearm you have

and when she can feel the pained force, she'll call for a break and sit you down next to her so you can breathe

slowly, a short melody will fill the air to accompany your haggard breaths

if, at that moment, you crack and break down, she'll lean you into her side and continue murmuring the lyrics

Xiao

“Here, allow me to assist you with the burdens you hold on your shoulders. Losing someone close to you is a tragic event, to lose a friend- it can hurt just the same, let me help make sure you don't lose yourself in the process”

he will act as your messenger to the outside world, dutifully carting your words to the others while you're unavailable

ferrying them in and out when you need certain comforts he himself can not give easily

Taking out the trash that piles, bringing in new bowls of fresh snacks, and opening the windows each time they close

Dainsleif

“Rest your head, close your eyes if you need to. Let me anchor you to the present while you wade the memories of the past, I'll be right here when you resurface.”

Silent as he lays down beside you, pulling you up to rest atop of his chest and having you place your ear to his chest

fingers placing soothing circles into your limbs as you lay catatonic and unresponsive, head struck from the news

Take as long as you need, he'll be here waiting for you

Diluc

“I'm hardly the one to advocate for healthy ways to cope in this situation, but- you should still allow yourself to rage, to feel the hurt that let it become swallowed down. Let me be the one to help you back, I'll keep an eye on you”

Puts aside things for you to smash and break as he doesn't want you to do as he did and hurt the ones he loves in a fit of rage after the news breaks

he's there with you the whole time, watching plates fly into the woods

when you're done or you simply run out of things to break, he take over and carry you inside, wrap you up if you gained any nicks, and help you burn out the last embers of your anger

Baizhu

“Let me light some incense. We can reside here for the time being before I take you back to rest. Events such as this are just as physically taxing as they are mental, dear. We're going to take a break here for the night- then tomorrow take another step”

If you insist he'll look over the doctors notes, paranoia and grief often come hand in hand so he'll do anything to comfort you and steer you away from it

he'll check it over, take note of any oddities and explain to you the cause, how it happened, and answer any questions that he can if you are in any way doubtful of the information provided to you

then he'll guide you to take a bath to wash away the snot and tears, ease you into a gentle rest

Flins

“There is no need to fret my dear, I shall guide both you through this troubling ordeal and assist your loved one through the veil of the night. We may not be able to alter the events of the past but I can help those who remain.”

he will sit you down and ask you to start describing them, a small canvas and a palette in hand

as tiny as you need, he'll paint you an image to place into a locket - but he wants you to focus on them, to think of the love you behold

when he's finished and has propped the image up to dry, he'll join you where you lay and recount the things you just told him while holding you close

Furina

“Grab a blanket, and I'll grab us a blanket. cry if you need to, i'll do my duty and watch over you the whole night! It… will be okay, eventually, it's okay to be sad, so let's be sad. “

bundles you up tightly, brings out all the comfort foods she has, and turns on a screen to play back old records she has and quietly accompanies you

she'll also look through your things for pictographs if you have any videos even and will ask to go through them with you

Heizou

“You want me to investigate it? Hmn… Alright. but you must follow my lead alright? First things first, we'll need to take care of you, have something to drink, eat, close your eyes for a second - I know you're hurting but we can't go out until then, I promised you I would do my all for you, didn't I? there we go.”

more than willing to take a look at the reports if you feel at all slighted by them, thinking that they are wrong or they have the wrong person

hearing it from a stranger is harsh, so when he's there in front of you when he confirms that it's true, he makes sure when he relays it to you more clearly and softer

reassuring you and doing his best to counter the denial of the events

Ifa and Cacucu

“Ooh- this? for our friends, the Wayobs. When something as traumatic as this happens in our lives I often go out to find one of the manifestations to ask them to help send their souls off easier, not for everyone but it never fails to make me feel lighter, here, I can lead us down the path”

He sees the reactions of people when family [both human and not] pass, so he's quick to sit you down when the news comes in and order the others after checking how you respond

with rage or utter disbelief, he's there to rock you into back into reality if only to move you somewhere better

he's acting with his work mentality for the first half, aiming to calm you down and even getting cacucu to step in with his training as a comfort service

Illuga

“Here, my lantern. We can go guide them over to somewhere a little happier if you'd like? All we have to do is take a walk. That's it, simple, right? tell me about where you'd think they'd like, we may not be able to make it there today, but there's a lovely spot on the outskirts of Piramida that they may love just as much”

He knows how stifling it can be during this period in life and will encourage you to join him outside

whether his attempt helps ease your heart, he expresses his pride in how far you've come and have yet to go

hands you the lantern and sticks by you as you walk together into the peace of the night

Navia

“If I know you, and I do- there's no way you didn't express yourself, yes there may be things left unsaid or words you regret that you did. But what's important is that you love that someone and how it changed you and them forever.”

She takes you out, far away from prying eyes, and lets you take her axe to swing or fire off into the sky

guides you along so you're safe as you let out your emotions

and will be right there to hold you close when it all starts feeling too much, whispering words of encouragement

“you did so well. They'd be proud of you. Look at how far you've come.”

Raiden Shogun and Raiden Ei

“Loss is an enemy of eternity, point me in the direction of our foe and I shall see to it that this force is dealt with swiftly.” - “and that it aids in your recovery, you have helped me live with the passing of my sister Makoto, this is the least i can do.”

She's making orders for everything you ask for, barking out instructions for the others as she moves you someplace more comfortable

If you so much as even begin to doubt yourself

“I should have - I could have” she is quick to shut it down and snap you into reality even if it seems a little harsh

It's Catastophising that what ifs will do you more harm than good, and she doesn't wish to see you suffer more because of it

Sethos

“Crying helps, It does- bottling it up only hurts yourself in the end, if you need to we can go somewhere more private. I want to make sure you have somewhere there to pull you back in though, let me be your anchor.”

He takes your hands in his, foreheads pressed against each other and gets you to breathe in time with his after you tire yourself out from crying

If your throat hurts too much or you simply don't want to talk about it, he brings out a book to read to you and starts narrating it in a soft tone

Wanderer[Kintsugi]

“It's easy to see it as a betrayal, being so suddenly left alone by those you thought would walk alongside you for the rest of your life only to lose them. Do not walk the same path as me, Live with them in your heart and mind, but don't let it consume you and drag you down”

He's the best at getting you down from the spikes of anger that flare up out of everyone

he won't coddle you and won't justify the more violent or mean actions you may spit out

instead, he'll wait until after you're finished yelling, swearing at the world and its injustice in taking what's yours before stepping in and offering a hand

take it or not, either way, he'll guide you down to the floor and stay with you quietly in support

Xianyun

“Avians flock together so to lose a member of it always causes such strife to our lives, come now, allow me to shoulder some of your burdens so that you may grieve in peace.”

She's calling in the others to form a large cuddle pile for you to lay within

she'll ask you if you have any pressing tasks that may have been sidelined and goes to take care of it while you're occupied

if you ask to be left alone, she'll drag out her phonograph and put on some music for you to listen to so you're not sat alone, consumed by the grief

Zhongli

“Let us light a candle for this passing and appreciate the memories and experiences of your cherished ones’ legacy. Would you tell me about them? I will ensure that they, too, will shine like gold in my memory”

If you need him to, he'll take over the whole process of their passing into his hands

making quick work into looking into your customs to ensure that they are treated with respect in his care, you trust him, and he wants to help you

The screen system is the Creator!Readers' main ability.

The act of Creation as the limits are bound by individual effort and their imagination, having no restrictions.

Visually, the screens appear transparent and be summoned anywhere and can act independently or linked through multiple versions

Versions of the Screen system can be seen throughout the world of Teyvat via Light energy - predominantly seen from the constructs located in the Desert civilisation ruled under Deshret, Primordial water from Fontaine, Natlans Phlogiston or Nod-krais Kuuvahki light manifestations

Mechanical structures have also been made in honour or to replicate said features as seen with displacement through Adeptal Realms and Arts, Inazuma's puppet structures, Sumerus akasha system, Fontainian Gardemeks and structures, and the dragonheir/dragon race of Natlan's secret source automations.

This can be gifted out via a screen of their own, the screen must stay close enough to the router (Teyvat or Creator!Reader) for it to remain active and usable

“Customise Character” Page

This function allows Creator!Reader to alter their physical appearance like the Sims creator

Appearance customisation will not be used in the story to specify Reader looks aside from

The use of the Chronicled wish (Acquainted star) colour motifs [Blue, Purple and Yellow/Gold]

Temporary Dragon features

Clawed hands - dull and blunt

Dragon scales - Iridescent with the colour motif

Sharp teeth - filed down

Antennae - similar to Neuvillettes’

Horns - Curved in, Goat like

Tail - with exoskeleton up spine

With practice, these can become toggled on and off [Mainly just for character art that the traits will be present and for Nibelung relation aspects]

Creator!Reader doesn't have any organs - In the sense of becoming a divine being and transitioning from human to god made all such things unneeded and was purged, converting into light energy

Creator!Reader will use the feature to customise their Genitalia to their wants at any given moment in the story

[More on this in this Ask] And on Pinned! That is the best place to see how Reader is written

/Set Creative mode

Physical alterations/application to the world

This is what can temporarily become active when Creator!Reader is messing with the ‘pick up’ mode or adjusting the Serenitea Pot realm

Main use is done via hands physically moving a miniature set from an active screen

Items can be altered and merged together

This is the ability referenced within scriptures about you and was theorised to be what your ‘screens’ solely did

/Set Adventure mode

This can be seen as the standard Genshin Impact gameplay

Even after falling into Teyvat, you still seem to be able to have access to the game itself - but it's not the same server.

There are four servers available still. three of which are physically inaccessible for you. However, it seems they've become merged

Memories from the other worlds crossing over into the Teyvat you're currently in, Characters recognising events like dejavu, items you collected appearing that you don't remember collecting in this server and character constellations gained there making their way into those who you interact with now

Gameplay and the real world become confusing, and the screen system does not help with differentiating the two

/Timeset mode

As is, you can go forward by 2 days at a time but can not go back farther than 30 minutes.

The Traveller tells us directly in the game that time does not move as they normally know it to

And briefly, i go into the possibilities of the games time difference and how it could factor into it [See here]

/Set Peaceful mode - World Level set

Seen as the different levels of leylines present within boss arenas, world bosses, and domains as it follows, the current present descenders will

The SAGAU!Teyvats’ world level is at 6 AR45

Creator!Reader original world level is at 9 AR60

So, as Reader acclimatises, people will start noticing everything growing in size and strength

More about the Wildlife and Reader [here]

Map - /Locate Structure - /Teleport

Only usable by Creator!Reader at any time

Fayte, Fayble, Aether, and Lumine have automatic permissions to the ability, but they have limited restrictions before you descend

Cannot be used to teleport solo by the characters

You can interact with waypoints, statues of the seven, or statues of the new moon

You can see the location of the characters with those who are a part of the realm and who have been gifted the screen system ability, just like how co-op players appear on the map or the travelers' own icon like how we experience more and more as the game updates and things are revealed to the audience

[Character Chronicled Tales] As the Characters become more acquainted with you in game, the more they can notify you of their presence and ‘trick’ the Screens to show them more frequently to you, even using Primogems to encourage you to interact

Creator!Reader can bring others through 5 at one time at max

Portable Waypoints are another recreation the humans of Teyvat made to try to mimic your ability

Waypoints and Statues of seven were erected by the Heavenly Principles as a ‘gift from the Creator’. Everyone had always seen them as Red.

When the Traveller began his adventure and started activating them, it added towards the initial belief he was the Creator until he told them ‘No- also who?’

Adventurers Log - Quest Log

Connected to Aethers (Travellers) Quest Log to record what he's achieved

Can project past events experienced by the Log files

Can project Leylines experienced by the Log files

A physical log is available for you

Subspace - Inventory

Time does not affect items placed in this storage system, meaning spoilage, aging products, and time sensitive items statuses become frozen and indestructible

There is no Max or Minimum of what can be help now that Creator!Reader has returned

The inventory becomes linked with your Serenitea Pot realm [This Post here] and will eventually merge, creating subspheres where visual representations of your inventory become visible

Materials

Food

Artifacts

Weapons - It's known that summoning weapons is not a normal thing on Teyvat, at least naturally. We see it happen with the elemental beings or vision users. So associating the whole branch of ‘summons’ abilities to be reminiscent of a gift from the Creator is not too far-fetched for the people of Teyvat.

Specials - Inventory Pets, Compasses, Area Interactive items, and Instruments. All items are still there and can be accessed by you. Idly, the pets will all roam the Serenitea pot realm

Mora - While it is the main currency of Teyvat, you can convert and use it as energy instead, since Mora is made from the blood of the Gods [Zhongli and now, You.]

Stella Fortunas, Stardust glitter and other outer world materials - To be able to store the stars is an ability in itself, wishes are a physical object that they all recognise from an older Event [Scaramouches’ first Appearance] and Constellations place an important role in all Characters scripted fate.

“If the Screen system existed in Genshin- where is it?”

The original Creator!Reader had given Nibelung it to help him rule with when Creator!Reader left to biologically reincarnate and move on to explore different Creation timelines. [See more on Artificial Immortality]

Set back before the Heavenly Principles came to Teyvat, where the dragon race ruled triumphantly

The screen system still worked perfectly fine when you left. until Nibelung left Teyvat as the world's new ‘router’ and got it infected by his clouded mind containing Forbidden Knowledge and the abyss.

The screens are all corrupted, no longer usable, or could be translated into a readable format

when he left Teyvat as he disrupted the last connection pairing him to the last shreds of pure light energy within him [And the thing that kept him being considered a being from Teyvat which turned him into the ‘second descender’]

when he returned and his body and mind reconnected to Teyvat, it was the tipping point for the leylines having already been polluted by the heavenly principles

Thus introducing ‘Forbidden Knowledge’ into the world, transmitted directly

The safety features of the screen system activated and simply converted all older forms of the screens information into physical materials

Tomes, Scriptures, Physical and Digital media, Talent Books, Experience Books/ Level up materials, etc.

It had stayed dormant in the background until it could connect back to the main hub (Creator!Reader) and receive a system update and ‘virus’ cleaner

which brought into existence all of Creator!Readers playlists, Internet searches, books, etc. alongside allowing the talent books, Exp materials and such to be used like in game for ascension

With it suddenly becoming present in Teyvat history and modern day although it stayed untranslatable. Like a cloud update.

[And of course, some of the in-game screenshots i gathered to relate to the above]

[Most characters that appear throughout the series that have extra limbs or are implied to be part-something will have more of that something present in one way or another. Dragons have more control over transitioning between forms, so Neuvillette, Zhongli, and Durin - All three will be similar to Reader in that regard but at different levels of expertise. Neuvillette would be at the same level as you since he doesn't necessarily have the know how to transition between human and dragon at the moment so learning how to use your tails as a limb will be a joint effort! While the dragon aspects like the tail are to be more of a link towards Sibling!Nibelung, Aeon Long!Reader and Creator of Teyvat aspect, there is also just a 'Dragons are cool part to it too. There are many, many examples of it aside from those 3]

[But back to Reader. The tail is still a muscle, one you've only just gotten story wise and learnt how to hide, so in “Self-Indulgence” itself, hanging upside down from it will not be an immediate thing you'll be able to do. But here, outside of where Reader sits on the timeline, yeah, definitely! For now, wrapping it around things and using it to drag items around is the best Canon!Reader can do]

Tridalia Academy

History

– Tridalia Academy, the first school to be built in the city, and is one of the most powerful academies. Founded by General Tridalia, this academy trains the city’s soldiers.

– Story tells that General Tridalia went to meditate on mountain tops, in caves deep enough to reach the bottom of the earth, and fought foes strong enough to annihilate whole seas before he to come up with the idea of the academy. But these are overdramatized stories and myths. The reason was much simpler than that.

– In the time when powerful gods fought for a divine seat in the heavens, a young soldier witnessed the loss of comrades and friends alike. Not wanting more loss, he proposed an idea to Her Grace. An idea that could help them protect the city. 

– Since most soldiers were farmers, they had no skills with the sword. So he suggested a place to train them. He said:

“Why not train new recruits, instead of giving them a sword and wishing them luck as we push them to their deaths? To survive the harrowing flames of war, we must become strong to stand and shield our city. Together, we will rise and become unyielding guardians, defending our land and ensuring its existence in the face of our enemies. And this way, there won’t be senseless deaths.”

– Her Grace, liking the boldness and honesty behind the soldier's words, agreed. She gave him a trial run and a condition. If there wasn't much of an improvement in the army, she would stop the camp. As for the condition: he is the one who has to train the new recruits. And so, the first ‘academy’ was built.

– In its early stages, Tridalia Academy was more so a boot camp, with no academic component like regular ones. Those joining the army could opt-in and go to camp before joining veteran soldiers in the battlefield.

– But because the camp wasn’t mandatory, no one was interested. They all thought it was a waste of time; veterans thought it was a childish idea from a young soldier who didn’t know better, while newer recruits were too prideful and would naturally learn while fighting.

– The young soldier, who was Vimlar at the time, thought that maybe he could give some type of reward for joining. This sparked an idea: Why not give privilege to those who joined? Anyone who joined and “graduated” would receive a last name–an honor to have in its time.

– Hearing this, new recruits joined in droves. Many of the soldiers that came out of the rigorous training became prominent figures in the war, or at the very least, survived the wars with far less injuries than those who didn’t receive the training.

– As time went on, the camp grew bigger and bigger. Her Grace, seeing the number of troops grow and the success of the soldiers, prompted her to give Vimlar a part of land in her grounds to build a far bigger camp for them. This camp later on became what is now known as the Tridalia Academy.

– Because not all who joined the camp passed to become Up-holders, they became the “special armed force” of the city. So the city has regular soldiers who make up for a large portion of the army. Though they are not excluded from having to pass some exams, its difficulty is a far cry from the famous Tridalia exams.

Graduation

–The regimen for entrance started out easy. Sign up, train, you’re an Up-holder! Now you have to go through knight training, law school, psychology, and a few other courses before you can even qualify to be an Up-holder.

╰ There is an exception to skip all the qualifications. The exception being personally getting granted a spot in the exams by Her Grace. Yeah, near impossible, I know.

– Tridalia Academy is the easiest to get accepted into, but the most difficult to graduate from. Less than 45% of students pass their first year, and even less manage to pass the final exam and graduate. It’s some grueling three years, but to be known as an Up-holder is worth it.

Exams

– The exams are divided into three categories: knowledge, group fights, and then singles.

– The first phase, Knowledge, are rigorous tests about law and psychology; some tests are written responses, the majority are multiple choice. You would need at least an 85% to pass each test.

– The next phase, group fights, test students of their ability to work together; the groups are chosen at random, so no, you cannot choose your best friend. This is about knowing if you can work with others when thrusted into any situation.

╰ The test includes different terrains, weapons, and foes; these are also chosen at random, and one can easily go from one to another in the same exam.

– The final phase of the exam is the “Grand Entrance Exam.” This is the most popular of the three trials, accumulating a large crowd each time it is hosted.

╰ This exam is done twice a year. At the beginning of the year in January, to commence the parades for the Month of our Lady, and in early october (dates vary between years).

[Note]: This section will have its own Arc as it is far too complex to explain everything here. Also, I don’t want this to turn into an info-dump. Even IF it already became one…

– Passing the Grand Entrance Exam means graduating from Tridalia Academy and becoming an Up-holder.

Student Life

– Student life? What is that? The students of Tridalia Academy don’t know what that is.

Clelarth Academia of Law

History

– Clelarth Academia was founded as a by-product of General Tridalia’s academy. Reason being, that there wasn’t an institution dedicated to law. And as law became more complicated and complex, the need for studying them became a must.

– Because of this inconvenience, some of the high ranking Up-holders decided to split the law branch of the Tridalia academy and make it its own institution: The Academia of Law; this was the first name of the academy.

– Years later, a nobleman named Clelarth donated a large sum of mora to fund the academys’ teachings. Some may have doubted his intentions, claiming that he did it out of greed. Clelarth saw it differently however. He believed that investing in institutions was a wise decision; a nobleman should pride himself on knowing good investments when they see one.

"I'm not being altruistic by funding the academy. In fact, my motivation is quite simple: the more resources those students have, the more potential they have to become members of society with big pockets, and that means more opportunities for me to profit. It's a win-win situation, and a smart nobleman knows how to recognize a good investment when he sees one."

– Thinking of his wealth rather than the bigger picture, that’s who he was; the man that kick-started the academy’s legacy. The allegations against him did have some truth after all. These are the…grey areas in the city's legislature, but all is well—according to the comments of high nobles.

Student Life

– Students work hard in Clelarth. Well…as hard as a noble can anyway.

– The student population being primarily composed of high elites has its downfalls. The students mainly focus on their image, working on connections rather than bettering the city.

– Most of the time, they are off partying till their heart's content. Less than 20 percent of their time is actually spent studying.

╰ There are many events and parties catering towards Clalerth students. The hosts usually are other nobles trying to be on friendly terms with.

VOXIA, Academy of Mages

Yuri: “I hope you all have a wonderful trip as I am not the one guiding you through this one. Good luck!”

???: “My, has it been a while since I’ve been in the spotlight….” …: ヾ(≧∇≦)ゞ ???: “Oh? Well it appears that I’ll have a little assistant with me.” ???: “…Shall we begin?”

– VOXIA. The Academy of Mages. The most awaited, architecturally beautiful, powerful, and–in my humble opinion–the most important academy.

╰ “But isn't Tridalia academy, the General’s academy, the most important in the city?” They produce top level knights, yes…but even his little school lacks the talent the Academy of Mages has.

???: “Make sure not to tell Head Butler Arias about this, else I’ll get an earful.” …: ( ÒㅅÓ) ? ???: “Why? He’s a die-hard-fan.” ???: “Can’t reason with delusion, now can you?”

– The academy is run by the Nomads of ‘The Three King Mágos’. It is also the most prestigious academy in the whole of Teyvat for producing competent mages. 

╰ Although this doesn’t mean that all the famous mages hail from here. You needn't graduate from the academy to become a great mage. Like the mages of the Hexenzirkel, they never stepped foot in this lovely academy. 

???: *Reading ahead on the script*  “It seems Yuri made everything more complicated again.” …: (・о・)ノ ???: “Curious about the Nomads?” …: ( ￣▽￣) 👍 ???: “Well…”

– Currently, there are four clans in the city, the Nomads are composed of three of them. You can think of the three clans as mini-nations inside of the city, States in other words. They have their own rules and adhere to different leaders, depending on which clan they’re born into.

– They’re rulers, bearing the title “King Mage,” come from a long line of succession dating back to the The Three King Mágos, and the succession doesn’t discriminate against gender. So if you had dreams of becoming one, better start dreaming something else.

History

– VOXIA was created as a deal between the Three Nomad Kings and Her Grace. The deal was struck to better the city’s magic, and for the Nomads to gain land and protection from the city.

╰ This deal also includes the Nomads control over the regulations of magic within the city, as well as establishing a state exclusively for them.

– There have been very prominent mages ever since the Nomads gave their knowledge of magic. Great Mages are known to be the most powerful of the bunch. Great Mage is an official title that can be granted, and many of the Great Mages vary between individuals. They are to be held in high regard, regardless of opinion.

╰  The title is given by the Nomads.╰  The current Headmage of VOXIA has been unanimously agreed to be the greatest Great Mage by the students of VOXIA. Anyone in disagreement is more than welcomed to appeal to the Great Mage's Fanatic Fellowship, otherwise known as GMFF.

???: “‘Note: This will be expanded upon once the time comes.’” ???: “That’s all the information she wanted us to show in this section. …: (´ー`)? ???: “Hmm, I believe she will reveal the rest once she starts writing the plot of the city. Not that she already knows exactly what she wants from it…but you didn't hear that from me!”

Graduation

– Entrance exams. The apex of student stress. They are easier than people think they are, and often just constitute checking if you have the qualifications to become a mage.

– Registers need the following: a vision, have a talent or affinity for elemental energy, and know the basics of spell.

╰ The affinity to elemental energy part varies between years, age, and sometimes how one perceives the elements.

╰ The academy is generous enough to offer a few basic spells in the newspapers for oncoming mages to start their long journey.

…: (T_T) ???: “Simple? Well, it has to be simple. This school was built to teach magic, not restrain your pursuit of it. That said, if you don’t qualify, that’s that. You can’t enter the school.” …: (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧💸💸💸 ???: “Pff… You think you can enter…with enough Mora? Yeah right.” ???: “Hmm, I did hear of high nobles trying to buy their children into VOXIA, but it was all for nought.” ???: “I wonder if it’s possible in other academies…” ???: “Ah! If we keep this up, we’ll be behind schedule!”

– Graduation requirements are not as simple as entering, but it is far easier than studying to become an Up-holder. Around 84% of students become graduates of VOXIA. This is due to different programs in which a young mage can apply for. There is the Enchantees Course, the Elemental Mastery Course, the Potion course, to name a few more.

– Once a young mage has chosen a course, they will begin their 3 to 9 year journey–all depending on their chosen course. – Once a mage has successfully passed all their required curriculum, they may take the Final Mage Exam and finally graduate after all the blood and sweat they spilled grinding.

Final Mage Exams

– A mages final exam differs from courses, eg., If you take the potion course, then you’ll need to be tested on your proficiency and quality of potions you make during a selected time period.

╰ Simple enough, isn't it? This is the main cause for the graduation percentage.

– The exams are littered all throughout the year, and each Department decides when and where the exams will take place. Most Departments would try and make tests not collide with each other, or those of other academies. But with how many tests there are, it’s almost impossible.

╰ So if you're looking for that nice long vacation, you’d better reconsider when your professor announces the date of your exam.

– There are two courses that are popular: the Elemental Mastery and Mage Ministry course. More specifically, the examiners are the main focus.

– To pass said courses, you need to prove proficiency in advanced magic spells, mastery of elemental energy, and, for Mage Ministry takers, they will need to pass the Minister Rite of Passage.

???: “Oh, there is an endnote for this section, ‘Note: this section will be expanded upon along with Tridalia’s Grand Entrance Exam.’ endnote.” ???: “...Just how complicated is she making this? Surely, she could have written it much simpler like Dreaming in Parallels world building…” …: ( ͠° ͟ʖ ͡°)? ???: “Hm…? Oh, just one of her many worlds. Don’t worry your pretty little head about it.”

Student Life

– There is a fellowship hierarchy in the academy. The longer you’ve been in the academy, the more status you have.

– Mages in higher years can welcome newbie mages by accepting them as apprentices. The more apprentices a mage obtains, the more ‘status’ you gain.

╰ This means that mages in older grades are constantly scouring for new talent so they can brag about it.

╰ But this also means that those mages who have a high number of apprentices will be selective on who they accept; younger mages will fight tooth and nail to fill in those limited spots.

– Young mages may have class together with other course takers, although this is extremely rare. Encountering older mages teaching younger ones in libraries and classes is not a new sight, and teachers like it, they get a break from having too many students asking questions.

– Young mages will try to get with mages who are in courses that are similar to theirs, with an exception: the Mage Ministry Course. Mages of all courses will try to be apprentices of older mages in the Minister Mage course, mostly because of the implications of it.

╰ Mages taking this course are looking at 9 years of study. After graduation, Mage Ministers can enter the mage ranks of the Nomads, and become well known in the city. Higher than the average Up-holder.

…: (ㄒoㄒ) ???: “Yes, that’s right. The only way to enter the Nomads mage ranks is by becoming a Mage Minister. …: (╭☞•̀o•́)╭☞ ???: “Mage Ministers administer magic across the whole nation. This also includes the Nomads, as much as they want to whine about this authority.” ???: “They are essentially Up-holders of magic.”

– Because of the limited space in VOXIA, there is only a small library. Unfortunately for the students, it’s restricted, and can only be entered if authorized, are a staff, or a Mage Minister. So students like to study in the city’s Grand Library, otherwise known as Her Grace’s Library. 

╰ It is rumored that the restricted library in the academy houses to powerful spells that are not meant for mortal eyes.

…: Σ(･口･)??? ???: “Is it true? *Shrug* It is only a rumor created by some students a few centuries ago.” ???: “Given the mysteriousness of the rumor, the time it’s been brewing, and the libraries inaccessibility, it gave students creative freedom to say what they thought of it. Now, it’s become an urban legend.”

???: “There are other rumors and theories going around at the moment, but this is the most popular.” ???: “And that about sums up what this academy is. It’s a shame I can only say a few things about it, Yuri wants to dive deeper into it herself in the future.” …: ( ◔3◔)? ???: “Just how much does she have in store? I have an idea of what she has up her sleeves…but I'm not telling!” ???: “Now, I’ll pass you, dears, back to Yuri. Have a nice trip! *waving* ” …: (◡́.◡̀)ゞ

Holy Neele Academiae

– Holy Neele Academiae targets all the studies the other academies don’t have, eg., medicine, language, the arts, ect..

– there's nothing much to say about it than that.

Student Life

– Out of all the schools, Holy Neele’s students have the healthiest and most balanced student lives. No over studying until your eyes gush out, no one-nighters, and a healthy dose of student stress over tests and exams.

[Note]: Most students in Holy Neele get traumatized when they make friends from other academies. All they see are zombies and war zones when exams roll around. Poor souls.

Agiasmos

– Agiasmos is newer in terms of when it was established but don’t let that misguide you, as this beautiful building has three centuries under its belt.

– For clarification, Agiasmos is not an academy, but a research hobby for new technology and innovations. It’s similar to the Fontaine Research Institute of Kinetic Energy Engineering, as they research about all types of things related to the advancement of humanity.

– Created by the leading technology researchers of their time, Agiasmos has seen the fruits of many geniuses in their three-hundred year journey. Many came and went, others dedicated their entire lives in the betterment of the city and its people within these walls.

╰ Many noteworthy researchers are known, but are not common knowledge. Unless you’ve made it big and are worthy enough to have a statue in your image–like the famous researcher who build the city’s first Hot-air Balloon–then most citizens won’t know about you.

– In this current era of researchers, the lack of talent is evident. But, there have been a few young researchers that’ve made a reputation for themselves in the last couple of years. One, in particular, has been working to build a machine capable of launching humans to the stars without the use of any type of elemental energy.

Life of a Researcher

– The daily life of a researcher is composed of waking up, drinking three scoops of instant coffee with cold milk, researching whatever piques their interest, getting stuck on their research, pulling out their hair until they somehow make a theory, passing out from sheer exhaustion, and repeat. The day doesn't start when the rays of sun invade, nor does night determine when to sleep.

– In other words, they are workaholics.

[Fun Facts]

– The first batch of Up-holders were trained by Vimlar, along a dear friend of his

Vimlar taught the first batch of Up-holders alongside a dear friend of his.

– The original camp of Up-holders is still in use today. Although it's not the current Up-holder base anymore, it has now changed to accommodate the training of the newbies, AKA, the students’ training ground.

– The name “Up-holders” wasn't the original name for these trained knights. In fact, it was changed to this because the previous name was too uncouth for Her Grace's taste.

╰ They were called “The Bringers of Doom”. Her Grace didn’t like it, sounding too violent for her ideals. Vimlar was a pouting mess for a week because of this. The trainees faced the consequences that week.

– Clelarth has its own library. Good luck trying to find anything unrelated to law, as most of the books within its collection are about just that.

– In recent years, a unique partnership has developed between students of both Tridalia and Clelath Academies. As part of their curriculum, students from both academies need to study law; students realised that they could become study partners.

╰ Their camaraderie has build to the point that a large chunk of Clelarth students go and cheer for their friends during the Grand Entrance Exam of Tridalia academy.

– There's a heated debate among the citizens regarding who's the better ruler for the city. If you happen to stumble into this discussion, I advise you to turn around and not get involved. The 'rulers' in question here are Her Grace and the Head of the Nomads. You don't want to get caught up in that hornet's nest, believe me. 

╰ Last time there was an outright war. At the end, the Up-holders had to step in and stop the whole thing before anyone got injured.

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