Verses and Vistas of Lantern Rite (Part I)

Verses and Vistas of Lantern Rite (Part I) is the first request in Part I of the Lantern Rite Tales event.

Steps

Talk to Vermeer
Look for suitable scenery
Talk to Qingzhou
Collect Pyro Whopperflower Nectar
Report back to Vermeer

Gameplay Notes

If the World Quest Luhua Landscape was started before accepting this quest, then it must be completed first before starting this one.

Dialogue

Quest Description

The artist Vermeer is puzzling over how to capture the Lantern Rite in a painting...

(Talk to Vermeer): Vermeer: No this isn't right, and that's not right either...; What's the matter?; Vermeer: Oh, hello. I'm just here collecting some materials.; Vermeer: Given that the Lantern Rite festival is already in full swing, I was thinking about how I could create a painting that depicts Liyue Harbor during the festival.; Vermeer: *sigh* Maybe it's a problem with my technique or something, but no matter what I do, the painting just doesn't feel right.; Vermeer: Maybe a change of scenery would give me more inspiration, but I can't seem to find anywhere better...; Vermeer: Traveler, do you know of any scenic spots that would be suitable for my painting?; We'll have a look around!; Vermeer: Oh, good. Let's have a look together then. Maybe we'll be able to find a nice scenic spot.

(Talk to Qingzhou at the scenic spot)

Vermeer: Now here's a good view of the landscape... Oh, who's this?

Qingzhou: My name is Qingzhou, my liege. I might add that I consider myself a poet, if I may be so bold. And you are...

Vermeer: Ah, so you're a poet? Haha. Well, I'm a painter and I'm looking for some scenic spots nearby to help give me some inspiration.

Qingzhou: Inspiration, you say? Why, this is quite a coincidence. I myself am also seeking a stroke of inspiration. May I be so bold as to ask the purpose for which you seek to be inspired?

Vermeer: Certainly, I intend to paint a scene of Liyue Harbor during the Lantern Rite. This traveler here was assisting me in my search for a suitable landscape.

Vermeer: And may I ask what you are seeking inspiration for?

Qingzhou: Yes, quite the coincidence indeed. I also intend to write a poem about Liyue Harbor during the Lantern Rite. I'm seeking inspiration, just as you are.

Vermeer: I see...

Qingzhou: Hmm...

Vermeer: Wouldn't a poem be a little too simple? How could an amazing festival like the Lantern Rite and Liyue Harbor itself possibly fit into a few lines of poetry?

Vermeer: Hah, if you ask me, only a great painting could properly capture the essence of the festival.

Qingzhou: A great painting, you say? Hehe, I fear that such a work would only be a waste of good brush and ink. A painting could never truly capture the subtle charm of the Lantern Rite and would fail to accurately render the spirit of Liyue.

Qingzhou: Furthermore, could the grandeur of a land as magnificent as Liyue ever possibly be captured in a painting?

Vermeer: Haha, I think a painting would be better.

Qingzhou: Hehe, and I think a poem would be better suited.

Whoa, calm down you two.

Vermeer: Arguing like this won't solve anything. I propose we each create a work depicting Liyue Harbor during the Lantern Rite...

Vermeer: Once we've both finished our works, we can put them on display and invite someone to judge them. What do you say?

Qingzhou: Your proposition is acceptable. I shall await your presence at Wangshu Inn once you have completed your... painting. Then we shall entreat an impartial judge to critique our work.

Vermeer: Good, you have a deal.

Qingzhou: It's settled then. If you would excuse me, I shall take my leave now.

(Qingzhou leaves)

Vermeer: He sure does talk big for a poet. And to think he actually believes that the Lantern Rite and Liyue Harbor can be expressed with a few lines of poetry, hah!

Vermeer: I'll show him! He won't even stand a chance once I finish my painting.

Vermeer: I'll need to pour all my creativity into this one. In fact, I should even specially prepare some paints and brushes for this particular piece.

Vermeer: Traveler, could I trouble you to help me collect some special materials?

Leave it to me.

Vermeer: Good, I'm counting on you. Now let me think...

What kind of materials do you need?

Vermeer: Oh, I'll need you to collect Whopperflower Nectar from a Pyro Whopperflower.

Vermeer: With that, I'll be able to make mix some special paint.

(Talk to Vermeer again): Vermeer: Hmph, my painting will leave that poet in tears of amazement.

(Talk to Vermeer after collecting Pyro Whopperflower Nectar)

Vermeer: So, were you able to get the Whopperflower Nectar I need?

Here it is.

(After giving the Pyro Whopperflower Nectar)

Vermeer: Let me see here. Oh, here we go... Yes, this will do just fine.

Vermeer: Once the paint is ready, all we'll need to do is find a suitable landscape and then I can start painting.

Vermeer: Humph, just wait until that poet sees my painting...

Vermeer: Ah, I've just remembered! It's a tradition to release Xiao Lanterns during Liyue's Lantern Rite. People even write wishes on the lanterns, right?

Vermeer: Hehehe, I've even prepared a Xiao Lantern here, and as for the wish... Well, I won't tell you, otherwise it might not come true.

Vermeer: Oh, I nearly forgot, these are for you. I guess you could consider them your reward. Thanks for the help!

Vermeer: I can't wait to see the look on that poet's face when he sees my painting.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Verses and Vistas of Lantern Rite (Part I)	—
Chinese (Simplified)	海灯节的诗与画之一 Hǎidēng-jié de Shī yǔ Huà zhī Yī	Poems and Paintings of Lantern Rite: I
Chinese (Traditional)	海燈節的詩與畫之一 Hǎidēng-jié de Shī yǔ Huà zhī Yī	Poems and Paintings of Lantern Rite: I
Japanese	海灯祭の詩と絵その一 Umitou-sai no uta to eso no ichi	Poems and Paintings of Lantern Rite: I
Korean	해등절의 시와 그림Ⅰ Haedeungjeol-ui Siwa Geurim Il	Poems and Paintings of Sea Lantern Festival One
Spanish	Poemas y pinturas del Rito de la Linterna: parte I	Poems and Paintings of the Rite of the Lantern: Part I
French	Quand l'art s'en mêle	When Art Meddles In
Russian	Праздничные стихи и пейзажи I Prazdnichnyye stikhi i peyzazhi I	Festival Verses and Vistas I
Thai	บทกวีและภาพวาดของ Lantern Rite (I)
Vietnamese	Thơ Và Tranh Tết Hải Đăng I
German	Geschichten und Gedichte des Laternenrituals I	Stories and Poems of the Lantern Rite I
Indonesian	Syair dan Pemandangan Lantern Rite - Bagian I	Poems and Scenery of Lantern Rite - Part I
Portuguese	Pinturas e Poemas do Ritual de Lanternas - Parte I	Paintings and Poems of the Lantern Ritual - Part I

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