Little One

Little One is a Tepetlisaur NPC who first appears in the World Quest Lost in the Woods in Series Between Pledge and Forgettance.

The name "Little One" is used initially within the in-game text. Shortly after meeting him, the Traveler gives him a name (chosen by the player), from which point onward, he is referred to by that given name.

Location

Little One can be found in the Rest Area after completing the World Quest Gifts and Gifts in Return in Series In the Footsteps of the Chosen of Dragons, and before completing the World Quest Someday, We All Must Walk Alone in Series In the Footsteps of the Chosen of Dragons.

Little One's location

Additional context

Naming

A number of names such as "Traveler" (and their equivalents in all localizations) are rejected by the system when naming Little One. Other names such as "Paimon" will be rejected by Paimon with special dialogue, and notable names including "LittleOne" and "HashBrown" will be accepted and will result in special dialogues.

After naming Little One, the player receives a Reaffirmed Accord of Appellation, which gives the option to rename Little One once.

Profile

Little One had met Kukulkan at some point prior to the Traveler's arrival in Natlan, though he was not aware of his true identity as the sage had assumed several identities during their conversation. Kukulkan called Little One the "Chosen of Dragons" and stated that hope lay with him. He said that they would meet again after all had been done, and Little One would be the one to decide matters after visiting the sacred mountain.

During their arrival to Natlan, the Traveler and Paimon were brought into a strange space where Little One and an adult Tepetlisaur were attacked by riftwolves. After killing the riftwolves, the Traveler indwelled the adult Saurian for the first time and freed Little One, giving it a name before leaving the strange space.

While exploring Natlan, the Traveler runs into Manqu, who explains that the distinctive red mark that Little One has on his horn is called "Flamelord's Blessing." Saurians with this mark often possess incredible power greater than other ordinary Saurians. However, since this is a form of atavism, and the power is that of far more ancient dragons, Natlan's Saurians can no longer withstand it today, and in the process of growing, those with this mark will sometimes be killed by this power, or driven mad by it. Those with this mark are also thought to be dangerous and are rejected by the Wayob and the Night Kingdom.^[3]

Manqu recommends that Little One be handed over to the Children of Echoes to be taken care of, until his eventual passing. When the Traveler refuses, he suggests going to the Great Volcano of Tollan for a ritual to allow him to receive acceptance again, a practice no longer attempted by the six great tribes today due its low rate of success.^[3] During their journey, the Traveler and Little One explore several hidden areas in Natlan and also befriend several inhabitants, both human and saurian.

While exploring an ancient ruin, Little One assists the Traveler in defeating an Abyss-Corroded Golden Wolflord, discovering a Golden Entreaty after its defeat, which the Traveler and Manqu believed were necessary to perform the name-cleaning rite.

When the Traveler arrives at Ochkanatlan, Little One accompanies them alongside Bona and her companion Cocouik, discovering an ancient temple known as the Tonatiuh and activating it. When they found the second Golden Entreaty, Och-Kan stole it and the Traveler and Paimon pursued him, while Bona and Little One remained behind. As the two viewed the dying Och-Kan's memories, one of them showed Little One being spoken to by a mysterious dragon sage, who claimed that Little One would determine the future. The two then returned to Little One and asked if he had spoken to someone recently, though they could not understand him. The trip to the fallen kingdom was worth their time, as they had recovered the Golden Entreaty after defeating Och-Kan.

After acquiring both Golden Entreaties, the Traveler, Paimon and Little One approached the Great Volcano of Tollan and entered it. During the exploration, the group eventually reached the volcano's core, facing a Source Dragon Mech that imprisoned the Traveler and Paimon. Little One was eventually called by the dragon sage, introducing itself as Kukulkan. Kukulkan revealed the Huitzilopochtli device, which would turn all of Natlan into Phlogiston that would destroy the Abyss should it threaten Teyvat again, and Kukulkan asked Little One to activate the array, but before they did so, it remembered their time with the Traveler. This surprised Kukulkan, as he had not anticipated that Little One would remember them.

Little One ultimately refrained from activating the device, stating to Kukulkan that they did not want any harm to befall its companions. Kukulkan pointed out that the Traveler and Paimon might not hold the same view of him, but Little One did not care, proclaiming that regardless of their views on him, they were important to him. Kukulkan then told him that without the primal fire he had gifted him, he would lose his strength and power of speech, but Little One did not care, stating that they didn't have to know something "silly."

Little One eventually breaks out of the plane and reunites with the Traveler, working with them to destroy the Source Dragon Mech. Afterwards, it reverts to its young form and collapses, with the Flamelord's Blessing finally being removed. As the volcano begins to shake, the Traveler picks up Little One and runs out, after which they recover. Though the mark is still on its forehead, it no longer has a faint warmth, indicating that the blessing was successfully removed. Little One then celebrates the removal of its blessing as the three head back to society to celebrate with a feast.

After completing all of its quests (See Quests and Events), Little One wants Traveler and Paimon to take a picture together, having acquired a Kamera through unknown means. After taking a photo, the Traveler realizes that Little One intends to go on his own adventure without them, perhaps inspired by the Traveler's adventuring lifestyle. Both bid a tearful farewell to him, telling him to be careful and live a happy life. He presses his horn on Paimon's forehead before nuzzling at the Traveler's palm. Shortly afterwards, he turns around and plods off to begin his journey.

In Echoes of an Unfinished Past set in Nod-Krai, the Dragonlord of Flame and Xiuhcoatl is mentioned while the Traveler is solving the puzzle in Light-Bathed Platform on Hiisi Island if the player had finished the quest, perhaps in reference to the fourth moon the Ancient Natlanese dragons have made which was rejected.

When the Traveler returned to Natlan with Linnea to train Aguara for his competition against Celaeno and Haemus, Little One observed Aguara struggling to manifest some Geo maces. While the group was sleeping, Little One approached Aguara and taught him how to master the move overnight, giving him a pile of Grainfruit. Paimon was surprised to discover that Aguara had mastered the technique and returned with a large amount of Grainfruit. The Traveler sensed Little One observing them from a nearby cliff, but they ultimately chose to keep his presence hidden from the others.^[4]

Alternative Continuity

During the World Quest An Omen of Annihilation and the Final Entreaty, Little One may choose instead to activate Huitzilopochtli and transform all matter in Natlan (and eventually Teyvat) into Phlogiston. With the disappearance of the Pyro Archon, this results in Little One becoming the new Pyro Dragon Sovereign, and the only remaining living being in the Sacred Flame. His lifespan continues on for billions of years until the Flame inevitably fades. However, Little One still recalls his adventures with the Traveler and Paimon fondly, and wonders if he could have made an alternative choice instead.

Appearance

Little One is a Tepetlisaur. He is distinguished from others of his kind by the red mark on his horn and a red cloth that he wears on his tail (as a whelp) or his arm (adult).

Quests and Events

Archon Quests

• Chapter V
  • Act I: Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn
    • Natlan! A New Adventure
  • Act V: Incandescent Ode of Resurrection
    • Journey of Stars and Flames
    • When All Becomes a Monument
• Song of the Welkin Moon
  • Act X: Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana
    • A Tower Unto Wisdom and Folly

Story Quests

• Alcyon Chapter (Linnea)
  • Act I: Up! Toward Homecoming Wings
    • Tread the Right Path

World Quests

• A Finale Emberforged
  • An Omen of Annihilation and the Final Entreaty
• Between Pledge and Forgettance
  • Lost in the Woods
  • Revelations from the Past
  • Rite of the Bold
• Chronicler of the Crumbling City
  • The Frozen, Rekindling Land
  • In Search of a Hidden Heart
  • As the Burning Sun Sears Shadows
  • In Search of a Hidden Heart
    • Once, the Sacred Seat of Judgment
    • The End of the Road
    • Where Once Force Was Reversed
    • Where Once There Was a Calculation Array
  • The Frozen, Rekindling Land
    • Sealed Site of Sacrifice
    • The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom
• From One Case to Another
  • Incidents Are Ever Sudden
  • Beat the Clock: 24 Hours
  • An Air Race and an Alibi
  • Farewell, Final Saurus Cracker
• In the Footsteps of the Chosen of Dragons
  • A Saurian Lover's Ordinary Days
  • Feeling Like Fish Today!
  • Friends of Fire and Water
  • Gifts and Gifts in Return
  • Is "Intensity" Really the Key?
  • Lies and Promises
  • Lights, Kamera, Action!
  • Sauro-Vet's Dilemma
  • Someday, We All Must Walk Alone
  • Special Friends
  • Stones, Coconuts, and Saurian Traffickers
  • Tepetlisaurus Hide-and-Seek
  • The Lone Isle Named Night
  • Treasures and Collectors
  • Waiting For Seeds to Sprout
  • Weighty Wings
• Lost Traveler in the Ashen Realm
  • Act I: City Buried By Ash
    • Vaulting the Wall of Morning Mist
  • Act II: A Dream of Gazing Upon the Distant Sky
    • Adventure in the Land of Mists
    • Palace of the Vision Serpent
    • To the Sky-Road
  • Act III: The Tonatiuh Quivers
    • The Other Side of the Sky
    • Moment of Awakening
    • The Other Side of the Sky
      • The Flowing Primal Flame (Part 1)
      • The Flowing Primal Flame (Part 2)
      • The Flowing Primal Flame (Part 3)
  • Epilogue: The Chosen One's Promise
    • The Chosen One's Promise
• Path to the Flaming Peaks
  • Nahuatzin's Leap
• Shadows of the Mountains
  • Beneath the Crystal Rock
  • Peace to the Slumbering
• Tale of Dreams Plucked From Fire
  • Tracer No Tracing
  • Seeker No Finding
• Dancin' in the Moonlight
• Come Fly With Me
• Stand by Me
• The Way Into the Mountain
  • A Brief History of Rocks
  • Investigator of Ancient Ruins
• Open Your Heart to Me
• The Attack of the... Purple Tepetlisaurus?
• The Road Ahead
• The Way Into the Mountain
• To the Night, What is the Night's

Dialogue

Trivia

• Little One is mentioned in the description of the following Furnishing:
  • "Little One, Great Hero!"

Gallery

Version 5.1 Special Program Announcement

Paimon's Paintings Set 37
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Version 5.3 "Incandescent Ode of Resurrection" Trailer - Genshin Impact-2

Version 5.5 "Day of the Flame's Return" Trailer - Genshin Impact -NewVersion -Trailer -GenshinImpact-2

Paimon's Paintings Set 40
Official Genshin Impact X (Twitter)

Teyvat Adventures Commemorative Video- 5th Anniversary Letter - Genshin Impact

White Day 2026 - Little One
Official Genshin Impact X (Twitter)

Between Pledge and Forgettance Review Aether

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Lost Traveler in the Ashen Realm Review Aether

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Someday, We All Must Walk Alone Quest Still Aether

Someday, We All Must Walk Alone Quest Still Lumine

Till We Meet Again Avatar

Your Saurian companion! Avatar

Genius Invokation TCG

Rawr! Rawr!

Paimon's Paintings

Little One: Curious
Paimon's Paintings: Set 37

Little One: Most Happy
Paimon's Paintings: Set 40

Other Languages

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