An Artist Adrift (Part 3)

An Artist Adrift is a World Quest in Hills of Barsom, Sumeru.

Steps

The quest is obtained automatically after waiting for the Daily Reset after completing An Artist Adrift (Part 2).

Go to the camp by the water
Go to the Vourukasha Oasis
Talk to Julien
Go to a vantage point with a better view
- Complete a traversing type Time Trial Challenge.
Talk to Julien
Leave the vantage point and keep moving
Show Julien a special sight
- Complete the Sunyata Flower puzzle to advance the quest. Use Sorush to fly through each flower, starting with the flower in the center.
Talk to Julien

Gameplay Notes

The "Still-Budding Artistry" furnishing can be collected from Julien's camp after Daily Reset.
Completing the quest grants the Wonders of the World achievement A Fascinating Journey.

Dialogue

Quest Description

You agreed to help Julien get on the right path. Time to show him your guiding expertise!

(Upon obtaining the quest): Paimon: We previously agreed to guide Julien, and he should've recovered from his injuries by now, right? Why don't we go see him?; Paimon: If he's learned his lesson, he should be waiting for us at the seaside camp, right?

(Talk to Julien)

Julien: Paimon, (‍‍), you're here! Ah, indeed, one needs friends when on a journey outdoors.

Paimon: Well, we did agree to show you the way, didn't we? Guiding people around is a walk in the park for us! Even though we'll be walking in a desert...

Paimon: But are you sure you want to go back to Fontaine so soon? You made it all the way to Sumeru, after all. There's still so much to see here!

The rainforest has some nice views.

Paimon: There's lots of trees and rivers!

The desert has some fascinating sights.

Paimon: Sand and ruins as far as your eyes can see!

Julien: They all sound really nice, but I feel that... I haven't made proper preparations for travel. This trip might've been a failure, but I suppose I did learn a lesson or two...

Paimon: Oh, um... In that case, there's also great stuff to see nearby! It would be a pity if you missed them all.

Paimon's recommendations are never wrong.

Julien: If you insist... I guess it would be rude if I were to refuse.

Paimon: Hehe, Paimon's Teyvat's number one guide, so leave the guiding to Paimon! Just remember to keep up.

(Approach the marked area): Paimon: This place is filled with nature's scent! Doesn't it just make you feel like sketching? Doesn't it make you feel inspired?; Now that's a stereotype.; Paimon: Um... But it does make Paimon wanna pick up a brush! This place is so full of vitality, and the colors are so vivid...; Ahem.; Paimon: Oh...; Paimon: Paimon's sorry... Paimon didn't mean to...; Julien: Haha, it's fine. I just see something different, that's all. We can all appreciate beauty, right?; Paimon: That's right! Paimon loves this place. It's almost as if it can purify your heart and soul.; Not that you need it, Paimon.; Julien: My friends, thank you for showing me such kindness — even to someone like me, who has failed to tell you the truth from the beginning.; Julien: You are both indeed pure of heart.; Paimon: Hehe... No need to exaggerate so much. Oh, and there are actually more unique sights than this!; Paimon: Paimon's sure you know what she's referring to, (‍Traveler‍). Let's show it to Julien as well!

(Talk to Julien)

Paimon: They say that artists will observe their subject from many angles before they start. Is that some sort of... "stereotype"?

Paimon: We could have a look around first, and if that fails, we can find a vantage point with a better view!

Julien: That sounds like a good idea. I'm ready to set out.

Paimon: Hehe, shall we race to the destination? Are you ready, (‍‍)?

Let's go!

Paimon: Let's go!

Let's make some preparations first.

Paimon: Alright then. Let's go once we're ready!

(Begin the challenge): Paimon: Pepper should be fine. Julien... Well, try to keep up!; Julien: This will be a challenge...

(Fail the challenge): Julien cannot keep up. Perhaps you may find him back at the start.

(After completing the challenge): Julien: Phew... I didn't think that drawing was such a taxing thing to do. If I had known that, I would've...; Paimon: Looks like that was still a bit much for Julien...; Julien: Well, I did just... recover from my injuries... *pants*; Julien: But the sights here are truly unique. Indeed, I think it's strange that I never noticed them before...; Paimon: The view's pretty good up ahead as well. Let's head over there — but be careful, okay?

(Approach the marked area): Paimon: Right, as for the special view we mentioned previously, Paimon thinks Julien and Pepper can just watch it from the side!

(After purifying the flowers)

Paimon: How's that? Pretty nice, eh? Pepper also seemed really happy.

Julien: Having seen this, I find that words seem superfluous. Caterpillar was right. There is such a wide world outside my metal box...

Paimon: A metal box... You said that you lived in a very small place in Fontaine, didn't you?

Ahem. Sumeru sure does have lots of sights to see, huh?

Paimon: Ah, right, that's right! He's already decided to be a proper artist, so let's switch up the scene a bit to... what do they call it... broaden our horizons!

Paimon: He might have said that he wants to give up, but Paimon thinks it's still too early for that! There's still time to reconsider...

Paimon: Just think about it, Julien! There might be sights just as grand as this, or maybe even grander — things you've never seen before! Maybe they'll grant you the inspiration you need!

Paimon: As for your color recognition, well, you said it yourself! We just "see something different"...

But we can all appreciate beauty.

Paimon: Yeah!

Julien: Yes... Your words do make sense.

Paimon: Those were your words!

Julien: I... Haha, so I knew it. I knew it after all, but I just kept walking the wrong path...

Paimon: We only met because Pepper brought you here, right? So we shouldn't just think of it as the "wrong path"!

Paimon: Well, it's a shame that we couldn't help you find the path of the Oceanids' pilgrimage, though...

Does that even exist...

Julien: I've always believed it does, but... I think that my ability or lack thereof to find it is unimportant either way.

Julien: After all, I've already found the answer I desire.

Julien: Thank you, my friends. *sigh* How can I ever show my gratitude?

Julien: If only I had bought those mysterious bird eggs... A mystical item like that, one that can help to ward off ill fortune, would certainly be of more use to adventurers like you.

That does seem like a bit of a pity.

Paimon: Wait, do you really believe in something that convenient, (‍‍)?

It's fine, but I don't think it's necessary.

Paimon: Why not? Even if it can't really deflect bad luck, maybe... maybe it might taste a hundred times better than a normal egg!

Julien: I will continue to stay here for a while. This place really calms the soul. It's quite good for self-reflection.

Julien: I have a feeling that I might be able to draw something a little different this time...

Julien: Thank you both, dear friends. I wish you smooth sailing in your journey!

(Quest ends)

(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Julien, optional): Julien: (Is this what freedom feels like...)

(Talk to Julien, optional): Julien: There's no need to overthink, right? I should just draw whatever I see...

(Investigate Julien's camp the next day)

Paimon: Whoa... Is this the Vourukasha Oasis? It has a very... unique beauty.

Paimon: Is this a letter from Julien? Let Paimon have a look...

Paimon: "It's still an amateur piece, but I would like to dedicate this painting to you, my friends. There are a great many more views and vistas that remain to be drawn. If fate will have it, we shall meet again."

Paimon: Looks like he's gone... Hopefully things'll go well for him in the future! And that he doesn't get lost again...

(Obtain "Still-Budding Artistry")

(Read the letter again, optional): Julien's Letter: "It's still an amateur piece, but I would like to dedicate this painting to you, my friends. There are a great many more views and vistas that remain to be drawn. If fate will have it, we shall meet again."

Trivia

The player can read the letter in the camp again, but only once.
When the player visits the camp after Julien departs, Pepper's dish has a Bird Egg on it, which suggests Julien tried to help Pepper with procuring food.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	An Artist Adrift	—
Chinese (Simplified)	画家漂流记 Huàjiā Piāoliú-jì	An Artist's Castaway Tale
Chinese (Traditional)	畫家漂流記 Huàjiā Piāoliú-jì	An Artist's Castaway Tale
Japanese	画家漂流記 Gaka Hyouryuuki	An Artist's Castaway Tale
Korean	화가 표류기 Hwaga Pyoryugi	An Artist's Document of Drift
Spanish	Artista a la deriva	Artist Adrift
French	Un artiste à la dérive	An Artist Adrift
Russian	Художник в свободном плавании Khudozhnik v svobodnom plavanii	Free Floating Artist
Thai	จิตรกรผู้เคว้งคว้าง
Vietnamese	Họa Sĩ Phiêu Lưu Ký
German	Maler auf Abwegen	Painter Gone Astray
Indonesian	Seniman yang Terdampar	The Stranded Artist
Portuguese	Um Artista à Deriva
Turkish	Sudan Sanatçı Çıksa
Italian	Un artista alla deriva	An Artist Adrift

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