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The Shining Warriors Take the Stage (Quest)

Last updated 2026-08-17

The Shining Warriors Take the Stage is the first part of the Event Story Quest Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey: Part I - The Shining Warriors Take the Stage.

Steps

  1. Read the invitation letter
  2. Go to Dragonspine
  3. Talk to Amber
  4. Go look for the familiar faces
  5. Head to the training grounds to find Varesa
  6. Return to the camp

Dialogue

UI Quest Quest Description

As the white snow flutters down, you return to the foot of Dragonspine...
(Read the invitation letter)
Perseverance! Courage! Speed!
The Dragonspine International Cross Country Challenge Is About to Begin!

This is the one race challenge that every serious runner dreams of, the ultimate proving ground for one's abilities. Armed with perseverance, courage, and speed, runners will hit the trails of Dragonspine, overcoming complex terrain and bone-chilling weather to reveal their true mettle!
The Dragonspine International Cross Country Challenge is about to kick off! This year's event will see teams from Natlan, Sumeru, Inazuma, Liyue, and Mondstadt vying for the winner's crown.
If you're a runner confident and feeling up to the challenge, then this race is for you. We also welcome all fans to attend and show their support!

The Dragonspine International Cross Country Challenge Organizing Committee
Go to Arena
(Accept the invitation)
Media:vo eqxs201 1 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Hey, it's a flyer for a competition. The Dragonspine International Cross Country Challenge... Huh. Never heard of this before.
Media:vo eqxs201 1 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: International means there's gonna be people from all over Teyvat taking part... Sounds like fun! We should check it out if we have time.

(Approach the camp)
Media:vo eqxs201 1 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Wow, so many tents! Paimon's never seen Dragonspine this busy before.
Media:vo eqxs201 1 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: Wait! Look, it's Amber!

(Approach Amber and Heinz)
(The time turns to 08:00 AM)
Media:vo eqxs201 2 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Hey there, Amber!
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 01.ogg Amber: Ah! Honorary Knight, Paimon! Sorry, I was chatting away and didn't even notice you arrive. It's so good to see you again!
Icon Dialogue Talk White Hi, Amber!
Icon Dialogue Talk White What are you up to?
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 02.ogg Amber: Oh, I was just discussing competition stuff with Mr. Heinz. So what brings you to Dragonspine? Not a commission, I assume?
Media:vo eqxs201 2 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Nope, we just saw some cool flyer and thought we'd come see what all the fuss is about.
Icon Dialogue Talk White I go where the fun is.
Icon Dialogue Talk White I was hoping we might run into some old friends.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 03.ogg Amber: Well then, you've come to the right people! Mr. Heinz and I are staff on the organizing committee here.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 heinz 01.ogg Heinz: Hello, Honorary Knight. And you must be Paimon?
Media:vo eqxs201 2 heinz 02.ogg Heinz: Field Officer Heinz, 1st Company, Knights of Favonius. It's an honor to meet you both.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 heinz 03.ogg Heinz: The contest hasn't kicked off yet. We're still in the process of issuing the spectator tickets and VIP tickets.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 heinz 04.ogg Heinz: Speaking of which — take these. We reserved a couple of VIP tickets for you.
Icon Dialogue Talk White Thank you so much!
Media:vo eqxs201 2 together 01.ogg Heinz & Amber: You're welcome.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: You mentioned an organizing committee... Is that for the Dragonspine International Cross Country Challenge? That's what we saw on the flyer.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 04.ogg Amber: Yep! The organizing committee's a joint effort between the Knights of Favonius and representatives from Springvale.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 05.ogg Amber: More specifically, Heinz and I are in charge of registrations and security, while the Springvale team is responsible for refereeing and support.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 06.ogg Amber: So any problems, just come find us! We're here to make sure all contestants and spectators have an enjoyable experience.
Icon Dialogue Talk White We can always count on you.
Icon Dialogue Talk White We'll be delighted to spectate.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 heinz 05.ogg Heinz: This is the biggest contest of its kind we've ever had. A lot of international contestants have signed up, even some from Natlan. It's sure to be an exciting few days.
(Alrani is shown in the distance talking to another person)
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 07.ogg Amber: Oh, Natlan? I think I know who you mean.
(A flashback featuring Varesa is shown)
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 08.ogg Amber: If we're thinking of the same team, there's this one contestant with pink hair and a really impressive pair of horns on her head.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 09.ogg Amber: Also, she has a huuuuge appetite! A lot of the staff really enjoy dining with her.
(The flashback ends)
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 10.ogg Amber: Hahaha, the way she relishes her food, it puts everyone else in the mood to eat, too.
(A flashback featuring Xilonen is shown)
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 11.ogg Amber: Then there's the girl with the stripy yellow-and-black tail. It's so fluffy and cute...
(Amber makes a shy expression)
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 12.ogg Amber: Uh, but she seems super cool though. I wouldn't dare call her cute to her face...
Media:vo eqxs201 2 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: Okay, those definitely sound like people we know...
Icon Dialogue Talk White Varesa and Xilonen.
Icon Dialogue Talk White We should go say hi.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 13.ogg Amber: Oh, no way! You know them?
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 14.ogg Amber: Well, if you wanna find them, their team's camp is over there. Their tent has a really unique design, you can't miss it.
(A tent is shown in the distance)
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 15.ogg Amber: Honestly, it's a really cool camp in general. Plus, they brought a whole stash of comic books with them.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 paimon 05.ogg Paimon: Paimon sees it! We'll go check it out later. Thanks, Amber.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 16.ogg Amber: Great. Oh, and when you do, any chance you could borrow one of their comic books for me?
Media:vo eqxs201 2 ambor 17.ogg Amber: Their team's always talking about the comics they read, and it's gotten me kinda curious. I would go ask them myself, but I can't really leave my post.
Media:vo eqxs201 2 paimon 06.ogg Paimon: Sure, no problem. Leave it to us!
(Talk to Amber again, optional)
Media:vo dialog eqxs201 ambor 01.ogg Amber: You know when the contest starts, right? Don't forget to come and watch on the day!
(Talk to Heinz again, optional)
Media:vo dialog eqxs201 heinz 01.ogg Heinz: We're still setting up the course. If you were hoping to take a look around, I'm afraid now's not the time.

(Approach Alrani and the other person at the Natlanese camp)
(The time turns to 09:00 AM)
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Hello. Are Varesa and Xilonen around?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 tangyigang 01.ogg ???: Ah, so you're looking for the captain and vice captain.
(Alrani takes a moment to mentally process the Traveler and Paimon's presence)
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 01.ogg Alrani: ...(‍Traveler‍)? I thought I was seeing things... I can't believe it's really you!
Icon Dialogue Talk White Alrani! How's that thesis coming along?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 02a 1.ogg Alrani: Don't even go there... Please, I'm supposed to be on vacation here.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 02a 2.ogg Alrani: However much I want to finish my thesis, I'm only human. I've been fighting a losing battle with it recently.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 02a 3.ogg Alrani: Right now, I feel completely defeated by it. It's knocked me to the ground, and I'm just gonna lie here until I'm ready to get up and face it again. Until then, I'm begging you — please, please don't bring up my thesis.
(Alrani lies down on the floor, which startles the Traveler and Paimon)
Icon Dialogue Talk White Have we met?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 02b 1.ogg Alrani: You don't remember me? ...I guess that's fair. After everything you've been through, all the people you've met, you probably don't have space in your brain for small-timers like me.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 02b 2.ogg Alrani: I'm Alrani, an aspiring herbad at the Akademiya... Technically just a driyosh in the meantime, hehe...
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 02b 3.ogg Alrani: But once I finish my graduation thesis, I'll be a herbad before long!
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Wow, we've run into so many people we know already. What a small world!
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Since we all know Varesa and Xilonen, that makes things a lot easier.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: We heard they're taking part in the cross country contest, so we thought we'd come say hi.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 03.ogg Alrani: They're not here right now. But if you're not in a hurry, you're welcome to stick around the camp and wait.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 05.ogg Paimon: Sounds good. Your tents are really cool by the way... Ah, and there's that stash of comic books Amber mentioned.
Icon Dialogue Talk White Looks like Amber wasn't exaggerating.
Icon Dialogue Talk White You're all big comic fans.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 06.ogg Paimon: Oh, yeah. A friend of ours mentioned that. Hearing you all talk about comic books got her interested, too.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 07.ogg Paimon: Which series have you guys been reading?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 04.ogg Alrani: Comics? So, you, too, are fellow comic book lovers? Haha! And so the truth comes to light.
(Alrani and Tang Yigang act out dramatically to a humorous effect)
Media:vo eqxs201 5 tangyigang 02.ogg ???: "Intensity" draws "intensity"... The "strongest" will surely cross paths with the "strongest"... Thus it was written, and thus has it come to pass.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 05.ogg Alrani: You approach us humbly in search of the truth...
Media:vo eqxs201 5 tangyigang 03.ogg Tang Yigang: And I, Tang Yigang, will show you the light.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 tangyigang 04.ogg Tang Yigang: The series you speak of is a bible to us, the Legion of Soulblazers. And its name is... The Soulblazer Saga.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 06.ogg Alrani: But what is a "Soulblazer," I hear you ask? And what kind of organization is the Legion of Soulblazers?
(The Traveler and Paimon look unamused)
Icon Dialogue Talk White Wasn't asking.
Icon Dialogue Talk White I think you're hearing things.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 07.ogg Alrani: Yigang, answer me this... What are the founding tenets of the Legion of Soulblazers?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 tangyigang 05.ogg Tang Yigang: Answer you I shall. Tenet the First: "If you think bitter tears and strong words are enough to broker peace, you are woefully naive!"
Media:vo eqxs201 5 tangyigang 06.ogg Tang Yigang: Tenet the Second: "I pledge to give my life fighting the forces of eternal darkness, even if we fight in vain!"
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 08.ogg Alrani: We, the Legion, swear to follow the Soulblazers even unto death! Our motto is:
Media:vo eqxs201 5 tangyigang 07.ogg Tang Yigang: Through pain and defeat, I shall never fear! I will always champion love and imagination!
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 09.ogg Alrani: Also, it may interest you to know that those two tenets are actually taken directly from the series itself. Soulblazer 6: Shadow of Tenebrium.
(The Traveler and Paimon make awkward expressions)
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 08.ogg Paimon: ...
Icon Dialogue Talk White ...
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 10.ogg Alrani: ...Uh... Why aren't you saying anything? Didn't that make you feel something? Like, light a fire in your heart? Not even a little spark?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 09.ogg Paimon: Honestly? No. It was all kinda abstract... Paimon couldn't really follow.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 tangyigang 08.ogg Tang Yigang: This is a failure of immeasurable proportions...
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 01.ogg Xilonen: You'd better stop lighting fires in people's hearts, or you'll burn 'em to a crisp.
(If the player has not met Xilonen yet, an introductory note appears on screen)
Xilonen IconXilonen — Ardent Flames Forge the Soul
All in Natlan know Xilonen for her great forging skills and her fame as a Name Engraver.
To temper tales and cast Ancient Names is a duty without parallel, and outside of these responsibilities, Xilonen is also willing to craft some exquisite, practical items.
She gives every piece of work the utmost focus, ensuring that every product is of the highest quality.
But after work, Xilonen switches focus to enjoying her leisure time, which is, for her, of the greatest importance.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 11.ogg Alrani: Vice Captain! Thank goodness you're back. Listen, we have a situation—
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 02.ogg Xilonen: It's okay, I don't need all that. The look on (‍Traveler‍) and Paimon's faces tells me everything I need to know.
Icon Dialogue Talk White I'm completely lost. Can you explain?
Icon Dialogue Talk White (Scratch head in bewilderment)
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 03.ogg Xilonen: Let me guess, Alrani and Tang Yigang said a bunch of stuff, and it was all pretty baffling, right? Yeah... Just think of it as them kidding around. Like an inside joke you're not in on.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 04.ogg Xilonen: They probably hit you with a barrage of quotes from The Soulblazer Saga, a comic book series published by the Yae Publishing House.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 05.ogg Xilonen: Also, every time you hear "Legion of Soulblazers," think "comic book fan club."
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 10.ogg Paimon: Ohhhh... Okay. That clears everything up. Well, except... why did this fan club suddenly decide to meet in Mondstadt?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 06.ogg Xilonen: Heh, well, beats me. But I'm sure they'll happily answer that question. With plenty of gratuitous passion and drama.
Icon Dialogue Talk White The usual scathing accuracy...
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 07.ogg Xilonen: I'm pretty sure Alrani doesn't even know why they're here. But, if you ask them, they'll probably say something like:
(Xilonen imagines Tang Yigang speak)
Media:vo eqxs201 5 tangyigang 09.ogg Tang Yigang: Because we are Soulblazers! The passion of youth is strong with us, and it demands that we heed the call to adventure! With every great trial comes great opportunity!
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 08.ogg Xilonen: ...Yeah, something like that.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 09.ogg Xilonen: But more to the point, though, it was one of their members, Minnie, who suggested they hold their next meeting here. The Dragonspine cross country contest, yeah, was her idea too.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 10.ogg Xilonen: And after much consideration, they thought Minnie's suggestion was a good idea, so they went ahead with it.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 11.ogg Xilonen: And that's how the Legion of Soulblazers and I ended up here.
Icon Dialogue Talk White So, any chance I can borrow one of your comic books?
Icon Dialogue Talk White Or, can my friend come here and read them?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 12.ogg Alrani: Absolutely! I made sure to bring a few extra copies in case we happened to run into some like-minded people.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 13.ogg Alrani: Who's your friend? Where are they based?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 paimon 11.ogg Paimon: She's actually on the organizing committee. Her name's Amber, wears a red bow, bubbly personality... Does that ring a bell?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 alrani 14.ogg Alrani: Oh, I know who you mean! She's super friendly. I can run over a copy to her right now.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 tangyigang 10.ogg Tang Yigang: I'll come with.
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 12.ogg Xilonen: Perfect. Thanks, you two. Oh, and (‍Traveler‍), you still wanna say hi to Varesa? She's over at the training grounds.
Icon Dialogue Talk White Won't you come with us?
Media:vo eqxs201 5 xilonen 13.ogg Xilonen: ...Guess my nap will have to wait then. Okay, fine, if you insist. Let's go.
(After the dialogue)
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 01.ogg Xilonen: Varesa and Minnie are training together. They've been at it all day.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 02.ogg Xilonen: But, it is freezing out here, so it's time to call it.
(Talk to Alrani, Amber, or Tang Yigang, optional)
Media:vo dialog eqxs201 ambor 02.ogg Amber: Thanks! It'll be nice to have something to read after my shift ends.
Media:vo dialog eqxs201 alrani 01.ogg Alrani: Don't mention it. I'm always happy to meet people who share my interests.
Media:vo dialog eqxs201 tangyigang 01.ogg Tang Yigang: Ditto that.

(Approach Varesa)
(The time turns to 10:00 AM)
(Varesa excitedly watches on as Minnie runs laps for practice)
Media:vo eqxs201 6 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Hey, Varesa! We've come to watch you train, hehe!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 01.ogg Varesa: Wait, was that Paimon? Paimon! (‍Traveler‍)! Ah, I've missed you guys so much!
(Varesa pulls Paimon into a hug)
You and Xilonen tell Varesa about the events of the day so far.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 02.ogg Varesa: Ahahaha! So Alrani and Yigang were just quoting lines at you? Way to make a first impression...
(If the player has not met Varesa yet, an introductory note appears on screen)
Varesa IconVaresa — Strength in Serenity
A warrior from Teteocan, Varesa runs an orchard and lives an idyllic, simple life.
While normally gentle and easygoing, she dons a mask in battle that ignites her fighting spirit to drive away villains and monsters alike.
However, her strength comes at a "price" — a bottomless appetite that renders her equally ferocious when faced with foes or food. She's also a regular contestant in the Epic Feast Showdown.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Exactly! Their whole conversation was like a closed loop. Even Paimon couldn't find a way in!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 03.ogg Varesa: If it were me, I would have started with: "Maximum power!"
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 03.ogg Xilonen: Mmm, that doesn't exactly welcome people into the conversation either.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 04.ogg Xilonen: Especially not when they see you hoisting Minnie up into the air and spinning her around in circles the first time you all meet up. Before anyone's even said a word.
(Varesa scratches her head in embarrassment, then blushes)
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 04.ogg Varesa: Oh crumbs... Yeah, now I think about it, that's pretty embarrassing...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 05.ogg Varesa: I mean, we all kinda knew each other... but only through writing letters and trading illustrations. That was our first time meeting in person.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 06.ogg Varesa: I just got overexcited when I recognized Minnie, hehe... Couldn't help myself.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Hold on, you two traveled here together, right? So why did you say "the Legion of Soulblazers and I" when you were introducing everyone earlier?
Icon Dialogue Talk White Aren't you part of their team?
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 05.ogg Xilonen: It's because I'm not a member of their fan club. Nepecha is. I'm sort of standing in for her.
Icon Dialogue Talk White Nepecha?
Icon Dialogue Talk White How's she doing these days?
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 06.ogg Xilonen: Pretty good. She's eating, getting enough sleep, and doing well in her studies. Hooked on comic books, though. And that's where Minnie comes in — they're pen pals.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 07.ogg Xilonen: Nepecha's always telling me how amazing Minnie is. She's such a great artist, knows how to make comic book props, gives the best life advice...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 08.ogg Xilonen: Honestly, she made her sound more like a mom than a peer... So, I was pretty surprised when I got her and found out that nope, Minnie's actually pretty young.
(Minnie is shown still exhaustedly running laps in the background)
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 09.ogg Xilonen: Anyway, when Nepecha heard that Minnie had suggested a cross country contest on Dragonspine, she wanted to join in.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 10.ogg Xilonen: But... She is in no condition for extreme sports, and well, she knows it. So instead, she asked me to go represent her at the contest and say hi to Minnie while I'm here.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 07.ogg Varesa: Hehe, and I'd been preparing to go traveling for a while anyway, so we figured we'd team up.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 11.ogg Xilonen: Uh-huh, and before I knew it, I'd inexplicably ended up with the title of vice captain...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 08.ogg Varesa: W—Well, yeah! You were the obvious choice! You're clearly captain material, and... y'know the best vice captains are the ones you can turn to and say, "keep this up, I know you'll make captain one day!"
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 12.ogg Xilonen: You could also argue that the person who is "clearly captain material" should be made captain, but hey — what would I know? ...Ugh, never mind, I refuse to get drawn into that whole discussion...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 13.ogg Xilonen: Anyway, I'm mostly here to buy souvenirs for Nepecha. Huh, it's like, Soulblazer-themed... uh...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 09.ogg Varesa: Merch!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 14.ogg Xilonen: Oh... Okay, "merch," I guess. Uh-huh. Basically, badges, novelty notepaper with character art, reprints of old comics, painted wooden character cutouts...
(Varesa stares at Xilonen with a smile)
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 15.ogg Xilonen: ...Um, what's with that look, Varesa? Did I... Did I say something wrong?
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 10.ogg Varesa: N—No, nothing's wrong. It's just, kinda strange hearing you talk all about that merch with such a straight face...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 11.ogg Varesa: The thought of Xilonen, the master craftswoman, carrying boxes of merch back home to Natlan... Hehe, it's such a funny image!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 12.ogg Varesa: That's a pretty long list, too. Did Nepecha really ask for all that!?
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 16.ogg Xilonen: Oh, no. She'd never ask other people to buy gifts for her. It's not in her nature.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 17.ogg Xilonen: But based on what I know about her, I'm sure she'll appreciate some, uh... merch. I still prefer "souvenirs" personally, but...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 13.ogg Varesa: Oh, definitely! Nepecha will be over the moon! Hehe, you really understand her, Xilonen. You're like her older sister.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 18.ogg Xilonen: Close enough, I mean, we are technically family. Although, we haven't known each other long, so I can't claim to understand her that well. I'm still learning.
(Minnie catches up to the group and talks from a distance)
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 01.ogg Minnie: *panting*... Push-up... I mean, Varesa... I finished my push-ups...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 14.ogg Varesa: That makes four sets, right? Good job! Time for a breather.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 15.ogg Varesa: Minnie, I'd like to introduce you to (‍Traveler‍) and Paimon. They're friends of me and Xilonen. We met in Natlan.
(The Traveler and Paimon wave at Minnie)
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 02.ogg Minnie: Wait... blond hair, flying companion... Are you... Mondstadt's Honorary Knight?
Icon Dialogue Talk White Pleased to meet you.
Icon Dialogue Talk White You know me?
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 03.ogg Minnie: Wow... I can't believe I get to meet you in person! I heard about you from my older brother. He works at the tavern, so he hears all the local gossip from the customers.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 04.ogg Minnie: Apparently, you go from nation to nation, making a huge name for yourself each time? Like a real-life comic book hero! So. Cool.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 05.ogg Minnie: Do you mind if I ask you a question? Of all the adventures you've had... which is the most memorable?
Considering the present company, you elect to recount some of your experiences from Natlan.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 06.ogg Minnie: Wow... incredible! Sounds like Fietena's homeland is just as magical as in the stories!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 16.ogg Varesa: Ohh, you have no idea! Where I'm from, in the Collective of Plenty, we live right next to a huge volcano! And when it erupts, it sends fireballs shooting all over the place! Super dangerous, obviously, but it's the perfect place for hero training!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 07.ogg Minnie: You know how much I've always wanted to take a trip away from Mondstadt... Just get away and see the outside world...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 17.ogg Varesa: You totally should! Mondstadt's supposed to be the land of freedom, right? So... what's stopping you?
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 08.ogg Minnie: It's just...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 09.ogg Minnie: If the Honorary Knight's journey is anything to go by, it sounds so daunting. Surely, you gotta be really tough to keep pressing on through so many dangers... I just don't know if I'm up to it.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 18a.ogg Varesa: (‍Traveler‍) sets a pretty high bar for toughness, that's for sure... But, y'know, we each make our own journey at our own pace!
(Varesa looks at the Traveler while talking, and the Traveler shyly scratches their head)
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 19.ogg Varesa: So stay strong, and soldier on! Just like Fietena. In moments of doubt, following her example will never lead us astray!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 10.ogg Minnie: You're right... Okay, I won't give up!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 11.ogg Minnie: If nothing else, I have to make good on the deal with my parents: train hard, and get a good race time.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 19.ogg Xilonen: A deal with your parents? You didn't mention that before.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 12.ogg Minnie: Oh, uh... Yeah, well...
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 20.ogg Varesa: You'll be fine! I do the same thing with my coach, Iansan. Before every competition, I promise her I'll get a better result than the last time.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 21.ogg Varesa: You can never know for sure how it'll go, but sometimes having that pressure can really help with motivation.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 22.ogg Varesa: That being said, you can't forget to have fun! Don't lose sight of that. It's the whole reason you organized this Dragonspine meetup in the first place!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 13.ogg Minnie: You're right! Still... this is a competition. Sure, I might not win, but I still wanna be proud of my result.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 23.ogg Varesa: Alrighty, well if you wanna kick some butt in this contest, then let's get back to training!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 14.ogg Minnie: Sure! Watch out, Varesa, this time I'm gonna keep up with you!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 20.ogg Xilonen: Enough. You only just finished training. Varesa, I'm sure you're still raring to go, but Minnie, you have to rest if you want to recover.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 15.ogg Minnie: But I'm fine...
Minnie: *rumbling*
Media:vo eqxs201 6 xilonen 21.ogg Xilonen: Your stomach begs to differ. Sounds like it's time to eat.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: Yup, you gotta eat hard to train hard!
Icon Dialogue Talk White Don't undereat...
Icon Dialogue Talk White ...And don't overtrain.
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 24.ogg Varesa: It's true, diet is an essential part of any training program! I can share Coach Iansan's special recipes with you. You'll wake up tomorrow bursting with energy, guaranteed!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 16.ogg Minnie: Really? What about the local food in Mondstadt, though? Any idea what would make a good post-workout meal?
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 25.ogg Varesa: I'm not too sure... But you can never go wrong by listening to your stomach!
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 26.ogg Varesa: I think, start with a Meatnado... then move onto a Grilled Fish in Mint Sauce, a few Tatacos, some Stuffed N' Mashed Potatoes, wash it down with a Grainfruit Meat Soup, then finish it off with an Apple Roly Poly for dessert!
(Various imaginary food items float above Varesa: Grilled Fish in Mint Sauce, Tatacos, Stuffed N' Mashed Potatoes, Cheesy Crab Hotpot, and Shrimp Bisque)
Media:vo eqxs201 6 minnie 17.ogg Minnie: What!? All that for one person!?
Media:vo eqxs201 6 varesa 27.ogg Varesa: Yup! Open your mind and stomach, relish the delicious flavors, and before you know it, you'll demolish everything!

(Approach the camp)
Media:vo eqxs201 7 varesa 01.ogg Varesa: Oh, we're almost back at the camp. After what Xilonen was saying earlier, lemme give this to you before I forget...
Media:vo eqxs201 7 varesa 02.ogg Varesa: Here! The Soulblazer Saga, volume 2. I figured other people might wanna read it, so I made sure to bring some extra copies.
Media:vo eqxs201 7 varesa 03.ogg Varesa: Unfortunately, it looks like I somehow forgot to pack volume 1 in my luggage... Shame. It's always best to start from the beginning when you're trying to get your friends into a new comic series...
Media:vo eqxs201 7 varesa 04.ogg Varesa: Anyway, take a look in your free time, see what you think... Ahhh, I really hope you like it! It would be soooo cool to have an awesome person like you in the fanbase!
Icon Dialogue Talk White Thanks.
Icon Dialogue Talk White I'll take a look when I get the chance.
Media:vo eqxs201 7 varesa 05.ogg Varesa: Alright, we're gonna meet back up with the others. Come hang out with us again soon, okay?
(The group splits into two and wave each other goodbye)
(Varesa leaves with Minnie and Xilonen)
(The scene changes to the Traveler and Paimon sitting atop a nearby rock)
(The Traveler and Paimon start reading the comic book)
Media:vo eqxs205 1 fietena 01.ogg Fietena: Whatever happened to "the best defense is a good offense"? Wanjiru, what are we waiting for?
Media:vo eqxs205 2 wanjiru 01.ogg Wanjiru: Patience, Fietena. Timing is everything. Our victory depends on it.
Media:vo eqxs205 3 mavuika 01.ogg Mavuika: There he is.
Media:vo eqxs205 4 mavuika 01.ogg Mavuika: Wanjiru is right. This is your first lesson, Fietena: How to decide when the moment is right.
Media:vo eqxs205 4 mavuika 02.ogg Mavuika: The leader of this horde of monsters has now shown himself. Defeating him is the key to turning the tide.
Media:vo eqxs205 4 mavuika 03.ogg Mavuika: Now the real battle can begin. Fietena, are you ready?
Media:vo eqxs205 4 fietena 01.ogg Fietena: I...
Media:vo eqxs205 5 mavuika 01.ogg Mavuika: This is what we've been waiting for! C'mon!
Media:vo eqxs205 6 menilek 01.ogg Menilek: Wanjiru tells me this is Fietena's first battle.
Media:vo eqxs205 6 tupac 01.ogg Tupac: If she gets scared, she can hide behind us.
Media:vo eqxs205 7 wanjiru 01.ogg Wanjiru: Hahaha... You guys are underestimating her.
Media:vo eqxs205 7 fietena 01.ogg Fietena: Quit joking around, guys. Yes, this is my first battle, but I'll make it one to remember.
Media:vo eqxs205 8 fietena 01.ogg Fietena: The Pyro Archon will face down the leader while we mop up the minions.
Media:vo eqxs205 8 fietena 02.ogg Fietena: That's the plan, right?
Media:vo eqxs205 9 fietena 01.ogg Fietena: There's no backing out now. Let's do this!
(The Traveler and Paimon finish reading the comic book)
Media:vo eqxs201 7 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Ugh, why'd it have to end there? Fietena and her buddies fought an amazing battle, Paimon really wants to see what happens next!
Media:vo eqxs201 7 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Let's go meet up with Varesa and her team when we get the chance. We can ask them what happens in the next volume.
(The quest ends)
(The event menu opens)
(Obtain The Soulblazer Saga: Volume 2 The Soulblazer Saga: Volume 2 ×1)

Post-Quest Dialogue

(Talk to Leisurely Springvale Contestant)
Leisurely Springvale Contestant: It's not about winning, it's about taking part.
(Talk to Deeply Suspicious Liyue Contestant or Liyue Contestant Training in Martial Arts)
Deeply Suspicious Liyue Contestant: We're here for a cross-country relay race. We should be out on the course checking things out. What good will it do us to sit here meditating?
Liyue Contestant Training in Martial Arts: Do not panic. Great trials must be faced with a calm spirit... meditation is training for the mind.
(Talk to Confused Inazuman Contestant or Exasperated Inazuman Contestant)
Confused Inazuman Contestant: It's so easy to get lost on this mountain. I almost missed the turning for the camp.
Exasperated Inazuman Contestant: You can't blame that on the mountain. Yes, it's not the easiest terrain to navigate, but you have no sense of direction. Heck, you can barely find the toilet in your own home!
(Talk to Self-Confident Sumeru Contestant)
Self-Confident Sumeru Contestant: This climate is so much better than the desert. And the food here's not bad either.
(Talk to Fontainian Contestant Shaking From the Cold or Fontainian Contestant Sneezing From the Cold)
Fontainian Contestant Shaking From the Cold: Achoo! Ugh, how is it so cold here? I thought Mondstadt had a gentle climate.
Fontainian Contestant Sneezing From the Cold: Achoo! Dude, it's a snowy mountain. Of course it's gonna be cold.

Trivia

  • During the step "head to the training grounds to find Varesa," the imaginary food items shown are not the exact same ones Varesa talks about. Grilled Fish in Mint Sauce, Tatacos, and Stuffed N' Mashed Potatoes are both shown and talked about, but instead of Meatnado, Grainfruit Meat Soup, and Apple Roly Poly, the food that were shown were Cheesy Crab Hotpot and Shrimp Bisque.
  • During the step "return to the camp," the claymore used by Mavuika in the comic book sequence is Earth Shaker.

Other Languages

LanguageOfficial NameLiteral Meaning
EnglishThe Shining Warriors Take the Stage
Chinese
(Simplified)
闪亮的斗士们登场
Chinese
(Traditional)
閃亮的鬥士們登場
Japanese輝かしき戦士たちの登場
Kagayakashiki Senshi-tachi no Toujou
The Entrance of the Shining Warriors
Korean투사의 빛나는 등장
Tusaui Binnaneun Deungjang
Spanish¡Los brillantes combatientes entran en escena!
FrenchLes guerriers brillants montent sur scèneThe Shining Warriors Take the Stage
RussianПоявление блистательных воинов
Poyavleniye blistatel'nykh voinov
Thaiเหล่านักรบผู้เจิดจรัสปรากฏตัว
VietnameseĐấu Sĩ Lấp Lánh Xuất Hiện
GermanDie strahlenden Krieger betreten die Bühne
IndonesianPetarung Gemilang Memasuki Arena
PortugueseOs Guerreiros Brilhantes Sobem ao Palco
TurkishParlayan Savaşçılar Sahneye Çıkıyor
ItalianI guerrieri brillanti entrano in scena

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