Eija
Last updated 2026-08-02
Eija Gretel is an event-exclusive NPC who appeared in the event Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind.
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Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind
Available after completing Gliding Challenge: New Heights
- Eija: Honorary Knight! Eija Gretel, at your service! We can begin the flying demonstration and instruction challenge any time you like.
Let's do this, then!
- Eija: Roger that! Vesper, put your best talon forward! Follow the Honorary Knight's instructions carefully.
- Vesper: Shrawrr!
- (Opens Favonius Falcon's Recon Log minigame interface)
Now that I think about it, how does a falcon conduct reconnaissance?
- Eija: You're interested in the technical side of things? Wonderful! It's a little complicated, so I'll try to make things as simple as possible...
- Vesper: Shrawrr!
- Eija: To achieve air-to-ground communication, in addition to making the most of Amber's unparalleled reconnaissance expertise, we also integrated four different technologies...
- Eija: Alchemical equipment from Mondstadt, Gardemek identification devices from Fontaine, principles for controlling overhead surveillance devices from Liyue, and expertise on beast taming from Sumeru.
- Eija: Vesper has undergone special training. It's able to send over more than thirty simple signals to the mechanism on its back by using various tones and movements.
- Eija: These signals are then converted into a coded sequence of flashing lights, which are transmitted to the ground for operators like me to interpret.
- Eija: Similar operational methods have already been field-tested on Liyue's overhead surveillance devices and used to eliminate multiple criminal syndicates and monster swarms. The methodology is proven and reliable.
- I think I've heard about this before...
- Is that even possible!?
- Eija: Apparently, a big exhibition will be held in Nod-Krai soon, and a delegation from Liyue is planning to showcase some even more advanced technology... I'm going to go watch and learn!
- Eija: However, for the time being, the flight instructions sent to Vesper will continue to use the same information chain that I detailed just now.
- Eija: From the ground, we transmit coded light signals. When the mechanism on Vesper's back receives them, it will emit specific tones to tell Vesper what to do.
- Eija: If the visibility is good, it takes less than a second from the moment the order is given for Vesper to react.
- Eija: But if Vesper can't receive the flashing light signals, it will rely on its memory and intuition to return to where it first took off.
- Vesper's so clever!
- Vesper: Shrawrr!
- Eija: Indeed. I became neighbors with Vesper when I was only as tall as the Spark Knight, and Vesper was only half as tall as me.
- Eija: Of course, Miss Haniyyah's work, "An Introduction to the Principles of Beast Taming," also played a vital role.
- Haniyyah? I've heard that name before...
- Does she have some sort of special insight in this area?
- Eija: Hmm, perhaps you've met her before? I've only read her work, though I'd love to show my gratitude in person...
- Eija: Right now, she's only released a limited run of proof copies, but her book includes a detailed discussion on communicating with animal companions that has benefited me greatly.
- Eija: If I hadn't found her work by chance at a small stall in Nod-Krai...
- Eija: Who knows how many years it would've taken to realize our plans for air-based reconnaissance?
- Your rapport with Vesper is clearly a key factor!
- You and Vesper are obviously birds of a feather!
- Eija: That's true. It's not easy to find a bird of prey as clever and cooperative as Vesper.
- Eija: It's one of the biggest difficulties with trying to popularize a system like this going forward.
- Eija: Still, I'm ready to take on the challenge. I'm going to study my beast-taming socks off — in addition to my regular duties, of course.
- Eija: And as the technology matures, perhaps the signaling equipment will become more compact. That way, birds like pigeons could become viable options, and the training process will become more standardized.
- Eija: Just you wait, Honorary Knight!
- What exactly does a Signals Officer do?
- Eija: Hmm... Do you know Phonia? She's the shining light of the original Signals Officers.
- Eija: It was Phonia who established our operating principles, combining incredible Alchemical technology with cutting-edge experimental tactics.
- Eija: She designed most of the training programs I completed — with the help of the Vice Captain and Leonore, our very first Signals Officer.
- Eija: Then something unexpected must have happened. Once she finished compiling the signals handbook, she was transferred and took up a temporary role as an Intelligence Officer.
- Eija: By the time I got back from Dornman Port, Phonia had taken a leave of absence — I haven't been able to see her since...
- Actually, a few things happened...
- I don't know what happened either...
- Eija: Hmm... I get the impression it's a complicated situation... But the higher-ups haven't issued an incident report, so I guess that means someone like me doesn't need to know — I'm happy to leave it at that.
- Eija: Based on what I know about Phonia, she'll be back in the game in no time. I respect her too much to think she needs any undue concern from me.
- Eija: Shall we get back to the matter at hand?
- Good idea, I want to know more.
- Eija: Alright! Let me think... We've already covered the operating principles — however, we've run into a few problems when putting them into practice...
- Eija: For example, echo and beam detection devices remain difficult both to operate and to maintain...
- Eija: An entire team of dedicated technicians would be needed to perform maintenance on the battlefield.
- These are precision instruments, after all.
- And not every knight can be an expert in engineering...
- Eija: There's no way around it. This is the difference between theory and application.
- Eija: Outfitting every unit with acoustic sensors or alchemical beam equipment isn't cost-effective. Mondstadt can't afford such technology at the moment.
- Eija: Therefore, we have settled on two different paths — the first is to continue to tackle the key technical challenges.
- Eija: The second is to adopt the relatively simple optical-based methods that I've proposed.
- Eija: The authorities in Liyue have extensive experience in this regard. I plan to keep in touch with Su Ding's team for regular guidance as development progresses...
- That's a lot to get my head around. Let's continue next time!
- Eija: Sure thing! We can leave it here for now! If you'd like to learn more about the relevant technology, I could probably write a short summary for you.
- I'll come back later...
- Eija: Take care, Honorary Knight. Vesper and I will be ready for inspection whenever.
- Vesper: Shrawrr!
Trivia
Etymology
- Eija is a Finnish female given name.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Eija |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 耶嘉 Yējiā |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 耶嘉 Yējiā |
| Japanese | イェーガー Yeegaa |
| Korean | 에이야 Eiya |
| Spanish | Eiya |
| French | Eija |
| Russian | Эйя Eyya |
| Thai | Eija |
| Vietnamese | Eija |
| German | Eija |
| Indonesian | Eija |
| Portuguese | Eija |
| Turkish | Eija |
| Italian | Eija |
Change History
Introduced in Version "Luna III" • Released in Version "Luna V"
Version "Luna V"
- Eija was released as an NPC in the Event World Quest Gliding Challenge: New Heights in Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind.
- Eija was introduced in the Event World Quest Greetings From the Knights of Favonius in Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey.