Theophis

Theophis is an NPC on Amphoreus, located in "Eternal Holy City" Okhema, "Fallen Twilight City" Okhema and Beyond Time: An Eternal Page.

Profile

Theophis is a scholar of the Garden of Life. His family are followers of Cerces for generations. His sister is Ctesiphona.

Locations

"Eternal Holy City" Okhema

"Fallen Twilight City" Okhema

Beyond Time: An Eternal Page

Voice Lines

(Version 1)

▶ "We must ensure that ancient history isn't lost."

(Version 2)

▶ "Mmm, the essence of life's mysteries lies within."

Dialogue

"Eternal Holy City" Okhema

(First interaction)

Theophis: Oh, chimera, chimera, why did you have to be a chimera...

What's wrong with a chimera?

Theophis: Oh nothing, not at all. They're very cute creatures worth studying.

Theophis: It's just...

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.

Theophis: ...?

Theophis: Strange, where have I heard this line before... Why does it sound familiar?

Theophis: Forget it, that feeling's not the point.

Is this some sort of newfangled mental friction...

Theophis: ...Mental friction?

Theophis: Eh, fine, it's a good way to describe it.

Theophis: I'll put it this way: If you lost a Taffe dog, a Tyrian horse, a turtledove, or any other animal, would you still be looking for them in this day and age?

Theophis: ...Sorry, I'm making it harder to understand. Would you be willing to stay a while and listen to my explanation?

It's fine. Go ahead.

Theophis: Wonderful, I'll start from the threat of the black tide.

I'm busy right now.

Theophis: I see... I won't bother you then. If you're interested in this topic, you can look for me here when you're free.

Theophis: You may have heard about the project. We're trying to revive creatures that went extinct from the black tide's destruction by building the Garden in Okhema and sowing the Seeds of Life, which have information about life recorded in them.

Theophis: In theory, what is restored from the Seeds of Life would be ancient creatures that disappeared in the black tide... But as you can see, the chimera we grew is an entirely new lifeform altogether.

Theophis: If Okhema really becomes the final ark... Then, exactly how this ark is preserving our past is a cause for anxiety.

Theophis: ...*sigh* It is what it is, so we can't really complain. At least the chimeras are useful and likable — that's enough. I'm only speaking to you from the capacity of scholarly self-pity.

Theophis: Disappeared lifeforms can't be restored... This is something that will never change, no matter how prevalent the complaints are.

(Subsequent interactions)

Theophis: As long as everyone likes the chimeras, our research... will at least be progressing on a right path.

Let's talk about Amphoreus' prehistoric creatures.

Theophis: From the traits inherited by the chimera from the Seeds of Life, what are most worthy of mention should be the Felys, the Canis, and the Terrazard. Which one do you wish to explore?

The Felys.

Theophis: Typically speaking, the Felys is believed to be based on the legendary "cat." Of course, there is also evidence that cats existed for real, just as real as the Felys... but let's set aside that academic debate for now.

Theophis: Similar to the cat of legend, the Felys has a dexterous, elegant physique. Its upright triangular ears and big round eyes make them excellent hunters, able to deftly capture prey even in environments with dim lighting.

Theophis: Most believe that the chimera's intelligence and cunning are inherited from the traits of the Felys.

The Canis.

Theophis: The Canis is the scientific name of what we colloquially call "dogs." Its strong physique, loyalty to humans, and practical assistance in daily life earned them the title of "man's best friend" before the black tide descended.

Theophis: Unfortunately, perhaps a side effect of their sensitive senses, the Canis' resistance to the black tide is frighteningly low. Even in anomalous environments that don't affect other animals, the Canis would probably develop malignant symptoms due to black tide exposure.

Theophis: ...In this age when the Canis is borderline extinct, the chimeras have indeed inherited the role of "man's best friend" from them.

The Terrazard.

Theophis: The Terrazard is a wild animal that was already extinct in the early days of the black tide. It was small in stature and subsisted on insects... but had a tail that largely resembles the chimera's.

Theophis: The Terrazard was timid and adept at guessing the intents of humanity. The chimera has inherited a portion of these traits, for they are also emotionally perceptive, their wealth of thoughts and personalities comparable to humans, even.

Theophis: To add on, there is an opinion that dromases are gigantic Terrazards because they received Georios' blessing... but this is probably just due to the vague resemblance in these two species.

No, I'm good.

Theophis: Fine... Knowledge on prehistoric creatures... probably isn't of much help to Amphoreus' future.

Get more done and think less.

Theophis: That's true... If I can devote myself fully into chimera breeding work, I wouldn't be wallowing in sorrow here.

Theophis: The chimeras have done no wrong, and trying to revive extinct animals is a beautiful dream, but...

Theophis: ...*sigh* In such an environment, what's the use of personal taste?

Beyond Time: An Eternal Page

Theophis: Fantastic! If there's anything that brings me immense relief, it's definitely that the chimeras haven't vanished into the river of history...

Arielle: Chimeras! Chimeras are forever the best!

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Theophis
Chinese (Simplified)	泰奥弗斯
Chinese (Traditional)	泰奧弗斯
Japanese	テオプラス
Korean	테오피스
Spanish	Teofis
French	Théophis
Russian	Теофис
Thai	Theophis
Vietnamese	Theophis
German	Theophis
Indonesian	Teofos
Portuguese	Teophis

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