Traveler/Voice-Overs/Snezhnaya
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Voice-Overs
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| About the Belyi Tsar | ||
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| (Traveler): Apparently, Snezhnaya was first united by a great fae known as the "Belyi Tsar." Paimon: Oh yeah, he was the previous Cryo Archon, right? The fae seem to mention him a lot. Pretty impressive that he managed to unite such a huge territory. Must have been quite a guy. (Traveler): He sure was. I read in a history book written by the fae that his first step was to defeat the Domovoy lords... Paimon: Well... baby steps, huh? The Domovoy are kinda... petite. Can't imagine they put up much of a fight. (Traveler): Next, he single-handedly defeated the Sword Saint of the Vila... Paimon: Wow, really? Well, fair enough — Paimon's sure the sword saint was super talented, but strength always beats skill at the end of the day. If the Belyi Tsar was just crazy strong, it's not the sword saint's fault if they couldn't beat him. (Traveler): Finally, he defeated the entire Volkodlak Alliance... Single-handedly, again. Paimon: Okay, wait! There's crazy strong and then there's straight-up ridiculous... Who was this Belyi Tsar, anyway? Some sort of thirty-storey-tall fae? (Traveler): No, nothing like that. The fae who actually met him in person describe him as a handsome man of ordinary human height. Paimon: Huh. Okay, so apparently a fae's strength doesn't come from their size... Where the heck does it come from, then? Hair color? "Belyi" means "white," right? Maybe that was his secret. (Traveler): Interesting theory. You have white hair too, Paimon — as well as a few nicknames with "white" in there somewhere. Maybe it's a secret sign of imperial power... (Traveler): I think I see what you're saying. The next time we get into a fight with a tough fae, I'll let you handle it. Paimon: Hey! Don't put words in Paimon's mouth, that is not what she meant! ...And quit looking at Paimon with those puppy-dog eyes. Not gonna happen! | ||
About Children Who Dream of the Fae Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | ||
| About Children Who Dream of the Fae Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | | |
| Paimon: It's funny how back in Nod-Krai, whenever people mentioned the fae, they talked about them like some mysterious creatures from a kids' storybook... Paimon: Then we get to Snezhnograd, and it turns out there are fae everywhere on the streets! Paimon: Imagine how those kids in Nasha Town who read fairytales about the Fae Prince would react. It'd be like a trip to the theme park for them! They'd finally get to live their dream of going adventuring in the fae kingdom. (Traveler): Not necessarily... It could go the opposite way. Like all the stories about those adepti-seekers in Liyue. You know, they spend their whole lives searching for the adepti to seek their guidance, but the moment an actual adeptus shows up, they faint in fright. Paimon: Yeah, that's true... Either that, or the novelty would wear off super quick. Kids always want the next new thing, don't they? Paimon: If they found out that there were fae literally all over Snezhnaya, they'd probably pout and say something like, "I can't believe I thought the fae were cool. They're so boring! Glad I'm not a fae!" (Traveler): Yeah. And imagine if they found out that fae go to school, get jobs, and worry about finances just like everyone else... Disaster. Paimon: Whoa, whoa, too far! That would destroy their childhood dreams for good! | ||
| About the Sound of Locomotion Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | ||
| About the Sound of Locomotion Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | | |
| Paimon: When Paimon thinks back on our journey so far, it's amazing how many kinds of vehicles we've ridden! Paimon: The "swish-swish" of the Waverider moving across the water... the way the Choo-Choo Cart went faster and faster, "chugga-chugga, chugga-chugga, chugga-chugga"... (Traveler): And who can forget Mavuika's flamestrider? "VROOM!" Paimon: Hehe, yeah. Gotta say, though, these transportation sounds seem to have gotten a lot more complicated on the Snezhnayan railroads... (Traveler): Hmm... Maybe it's because trains are so big, and they have lots of moving parts? (Traveler): I think I'd characterize the main noise as a deep, bassy hum. It's actually quite soothing now that I'm used to it. Paimon: A deep, bassy hum? No, that's not what stands out to Paimon. The loudest noise on the train goes like... like... Paimon: "Clickety-clack, a-clickety-clack"... (Traveler): "Clickety-clack," huh? Paimon: Yeah. No idea what's causing it. But it's definitely coming from the floor. Paimon: It was kinda fun at first, but now we've heard it so much, it's stuck in Paimon's head... (Traveler): I think... it's probably the sound of the wheels rolling over the small gaps in the tracks. (Traveler): Since the tracks are laid down section by section, they're probably not perfectly aligned with each other. Paimon: Sounds like that should be an easy fix for people from Snezhnaya. They're experts at building stuff out of ice, right? Why not just pour some water into the gaps and freeze them shut? Paimon: That pesky "clickety-clack" would be replaced with the sweet sound of silence! How awesome would that be? (Traveler): No, that'd be much too risky. The ice would have to be perfectly flush with the rails. (Traveler): Otherwise, the train would come clickety-clacking off the tracks like a runaway choo-choo cart, and probably go flying right into a monster's den with a crash, bang, or a wallop... And that would be a disaster. | ||
| About the Grenadiers | ||
| About the Grenadiers | | |
| Paimon: Remember that guy, Valeriy? When he introduced himself, he said he was a Major in some "Grenadiers" regiment. Paimon: That's a new one for us, right? Don't think we've heard that title before. (Traveler): Actually, I believe we have. We ran into some Oprichniki Grenadiers when we were in Nod-Krai. (Traveler): I read in a book that any soldiers who specialize in throwing explosives can be considered grenadiers. (Traveler): But it ended up becoming quite a prestigious title, because only the physically strongest soldiers could throw them far enough to be effective. Paimon: What? So anyone who throws bombs counts as a grenadier? Paimon: Uh... Doesn't that technically make Klee a "Grenadier Knight"? Paimon: And if grenadiers usually have their own special regiment... Maybe Klee could even be the first Grand Master of the Grenadier Knights! Paimon: A band of valiant knights, hurling bombs to blast monsters into oblivion and... uh... blast fish out of the water...? Paimon: That would be quite a sight! (Traveler): ...I don't think Master Jean would agree to a regiment like that. | ||
| About the Ghost Train | ||
| About the Ghost Train | | |
| Paimon: (Traveler)! Paimon was just reading the newspaper on the train and... it says that a... a ghost train has been spotted near Snezhnograd! Aah, Paimon's so scared! (Traveler): A ghost train, huh... Somehow, that makes perfect logical sense... Paimon: ...In what way!? (Traveler): Just saying... it tracks. Get it, "tracks"? Paimon: Not funny! No more joking around, or Paimon will ignore you for ten minutes! ...Okay, five minutes. (Traveler): Alright, no more jokes, I promise. So, any idea what this "Ghost Train" looks like? Does the article give a description? Paimon: Yeah, it says: "No records seem to exist of this mystery train. Even veteran conductors with years of experience claim that they've never seen this model before." (Traveler): An unknown train model? Yeah, that does sound like something right out of a ghost story. Paimon: "Eyewitnesses report seeing a table etched with strange symbols inside the train, floating next to which was a horrifying white object that had emerged from somewhere within." (Traveler): Hmm... The only place a white object could pop out of would be an alchemy table, right? I guess that would look pretty terrifying to Snezhnayans. Still, "ghost" is a bit of a stretch... Paimon: "Yet the most compelling evidence of all came from the driver's cabin. Witnesses report seeing not a human at the controls, but a small, floating ghost, half the height of a normal person." (Traveler): A floating ghost half the size of a normal person...? Now why does that sound so familiar... Paimon: Right? It's exactly like in the ghost stories! Gives Paimon the chills! (Traveler): So to summarize, an unusual model of train with an alchemy table and a ghost driver... (Traveler): Paimon... Maybe you shouldn't go sneaking into the driver's cabin alone anymore. | ||
| About the Ballet Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | ||
| About the Ballet Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | | |
| Paimon: Snezhnayan ballet is so different than anything Paimon's seen before. Paimon: Just earlier, when we were watching Augier together, Paimon suddenly felt really sad. Paimon: But it seems so weird, because the dancers didn't say a single word from start to finish. (Traveler): Hmm... I guess since there are no lines, the performers focus more on expressing emotions physically instead. (Traveler): In that sense, you'd actually make a pretty good dancer yourself, Paimon. Paimon: Huh? You think? (Traveler): Yeah, you're always very expressive. Your eyes widen when you eat delicious food, you clench your fists when you're angry, your head droops when you run into trouble... (Traveler): You break out into a big, beaming smile when people compliment you, pout when you're upset, and look completely astonished when you draw a rare card in a game. Paimon: Hey! You're just trying to say that Paimon has the worst poker face ever! | ||
| About Snezhnaya's Deceptive Lifeforms Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | ||
| About Snezhnaya's Deceptive Lifeforms Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | | |
| Paimon: Paimon's noticed something. Snezhnaya has loads of super tricksy lifeforms! It really seems like they're deliberately misleading. (Traveler): What do you mean? Paimon: Well, take Flockingweed for example. It's so fluffy, you'd think it was a little animal, right? Paimon: And Snowball Flowers. Unless you look at them closely, you'd think there were just little snowballs sitting on top of the leaves. Hmm... guess that explains the name... (Traveler): Also, Lumi. Imagine if she hid perfectly still in a pile of minerals. I bet no one would ever notice her. Paimon: Exactly! Based on her example, it seems like the trick to surviving in this cold, harsh environment is to learn the art of disguise! Paimon: Or... No, wait... Lumi only looks like that because she likes eating minerals, doesn't she... | ||
| About Prime Ice Constructs and Dreams of Wealth Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | ||
| About Prime Ice Constructs and Dreams of Wealth Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | | |
| Paimon: Come to think of it, Paimon's never seen Prime Ice handicrafts anywhere outside of Snezhnaya. Maybe we could find a way to take a few somewhere else and sell them... (Traveler): Where do you have in mind? Paimon: Hmm... What about Fontaine? Since they like shiny gemstones so much, surely they'll love shiny Prime Ice, too. There's gotta be a huge market for it! (Traveler): Good thinking. But only fae know how to make Prime Ice. What if a customer requests after-sales service, like repairs? Paimon: Umm... No problem, we just won't offer a warranty! Disclaimer: Prime Ice is a rare material, and all sales are final. No returns, no exchanges, and no warranties! Paimon: Heck, if we advertise it like that, we can even bump up the price! Then we'll make tons and tons of Mora... (Traveler): Well, that just leaves one important question. Once Prime Ice leaves Snezhnaya, it won't last very long... But surely you have a clever plan to solve this problem? Paimon: Well, uh... Hmm... Ugh. You're right. Prime Ice is as fragile as it is beautiful. (Traveler): Just like Paimon's fleeting dream of enormous wealth. | ||
| About the Rokot | ||
| About the Rokot | | |
| Paimon: Hmm... "Rokot" means like a howling sound, right? Why do you think they picked that name? Paimon: Do you think maybe a loud gust of wind blew past when they were fielding name suggestions? "Whoosh!" "Great, sounds good, Rokot it is!" (Traveler): By that logic, I have another theory... (Traveler): Everyone was out on a mission, but the wind was so strong and the snow was so heavy that no one could see or hear each other properly. (Traveler): The only way to find each other and communicate clearly was by howling loudly enough for everyone to hear. Over time, this loud howling became a symbol of the organization. Paimon: Uhhh... Sounds more like the wolves in Wolvendom. | ||
| About Free Newspapers Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | ||
| About Free Newspapers Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | | |
| Paimon: When we were out shopping earlier, someone handed Paimon a bunch of free newspapers! You wanna read 'em together? (Traveler): Sure! Any interesting headlines? Paimon: Umm... Actually, Paimon can't seem to find any news stories. But there are tons of ads! If Paimon's counting correctly... Yeah, there's more ads here than in both The Steambird and the Nod-Krai newspapers combined! Paimon: Ooh, here's one selling a levitation pill! It says you just need to swallow the pill, and you'll be able to float for ten whole seconds. And the price is... whoa, a whopping 500,000 Mora! Paimon: There's even a buyer's review here: "Great pills! A floating Forest Boar is extremely rare, so I was able to sell it for a huge profit, haha! Will definitely be buying again! Next time, I'll sell a floating Squirrel..." (Traveler): Let's hope whoever paid through the nose for that floating boar never sees this ad... Paimon: Wait, check this one out... super rapid growth potion? What the heck... Paimon: Wow, it's only 500 Mora! That's practically a steal compared to the levitation pill. And there are loads of good reviews, too. Paimon: C'mon, let's go buy a bottle and try it out! It's so cheap, we might as well. Just gonna check the address, ummm... Huh? There's a line of really small text down the very bottom... "For plant use only." (Traveler): We almost got fooled. Paimon: Ugh! Why do they always make the most important information so small!? Paimon: ...There's also thermostatic gloves that supposedly keep your hands warm forever, spring-loaded mountaineering boots to help you reach any summit with ease... All these products claim to work like magic, but now Paimon's starting to find that a little hard to believe... (Traveler): This stuff's probably nowhere near as amazing as the newspaper claims... Looks like this "free newspaper" is nothing but ads. Paimon: Ugh! That's it, in the trash! Paimon's had enough of this! | ||
| About Project Stuzha | ||
| About Project Stuzha | | |
| Paimon: Turns out "Project Stuzha" just means everyone having to save energy and tighten their belts. Paimon: If Paimon knows anything, it's that pinching pennies and skimping on food is no way to live... (Traveler): How would you know that? I don't think I've ever treated you quite so badly... Paimon: Oh, come on, it was just a turn of phrase! Of course Paimon knows you treat her great. Paimon: Paimon was kinda sheltered from Project Stuzha when we first got to Snezhnaya, since she was resting and recovering. She heard tons of stories about how tough things were, though. Everyone struggling to make ends meet... Paimon: But you were out there in the thick of it, so you must have seen it firsthand. (Traveler): Yeah... Although, after learning about the true purpose of Project Stuzha, I feel like there was no other way... (Traveler): Anyway, it's all in the past now. With Project Stuzha suspended, here's hoping everyone's lives will take a turn for the better. Paimon: Heck yeah! Time for Project De-Stuzhification! (Traveler): ...What? Paimon: The clue's in the name! If Project Stuzha means scrimping and saving, Project De-Stuzhification means everyone gets to use as much Kristall as they want! Paimon: Every household can say, "We've got a whole mine's worth of Kristall out back! So dig in, and use as much as you want!" (Traveler): Hold out your arm, Paimon. I need to pinch you to make sure you're not dreaming... | ||
| About the Fae of Snezhnaya Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | ||
| About the Fae of Snezhnaya Unlock the Statue of The Seven in Snezhnograd, Snezhnaya | | |
| Paimon: Out of all the common varieties of fae in Snezhnaya, Snegoviks probably look the most like humans, right? (Traveler): Yes and no. Strictly speaking, it's their female counterparts, the Snegurochka, that bear a closer resemblance. Paimon: Right, right. And actually, the Vila probably wouldn't stand out in a crowd of humans either if it wasn't for their pointy ears. (Traveler): But anyway, in general, fae seem pretty well integrated in Snezhnayan society. Some even hold really high-ranking positions. (Traveler): Like the mayor, for instance. Well, we know him better as the Fatui Harbinger "The Rooster," Pulcinella. He's actually a Domovoy. (Traveler): Also Vesna, the head of the Druzhna, is a Vila. She answers directly to the Tsaritsa and is one of her most capable assistants. (Traveler): Even the prima donna of the Korolevskiy Troupe is a fae. Vodyanitsa is a Water Imp. Paimon: So fae in Snezhnaya are kinda like the Melusines in Fontaine. An integral part of the nation. (Traveler): Of course. Let's not forget, there are records of fae dating as far back as the Hyperborean era. Before "Snezhnaya" even existed, the fae already inhabited the tundra. Paimon: Wait, so the fae were actually the original inhabitants? Paimon: Huh... That kinda changes things. What if... what if, back in the day, the greedy humans invaded the fae's territory and enslaved them to do their bidding... Paimon: Then, over many years of swallowing their pride and lying low, the fae slowly infiltrated all the important human institutions, gradually climbing to the top of the power hierarchy and getting ready to strike back... Paimon: One day soon, they'll finally be able to declare: "O Tundra, I have returned!" (Traveler): Stop, stop, stop! You do know what this sounds like, don't you? Paimon: Oh, whoops, sorry... Didn't mean it like that... Nobody heard, right? It's just a classic trope in novels, that's all... | ||
