Varka

Mondstadt

Mondstadt is one of the seven nations of Teyvat and one of the major regions. It is the first nation in which the Traveler starts to look for their lost sibling. It is the nation that worships Barbatos, the Anemo Archon and God of Freedom. Archon Quest Prologue takes place in this region. Mondstadt is the starting location, but only small parts of Starfell Valley, Galesong Hill, and Windwail Highland are accessible before completing the Archon Quest Prologue: Act I - The Outlander Who Caught the Wind.

Teyvat is a world and continent.

Anemo (Vision)

Anemo is one of the seven Elements. Its associated Archon is Barbatos, whose domain is Mondstadt.

Visions are jeweled amulets which allow their users to directly channel the power of one of the seven Elements. They are bestowed by Celestia and the Seven Archons to allogenes, people of Teyvat with particularly powerful desires who have the potential to ascend to Celestia and become gods themselves. Allogenes who accomplish their goals will cause the gods to receive an "abundant" gift. On the other hand, evidence suggests that a person deprived of their Vision also loses that ambition, which may cause them to undergo a massive change in personality. In the upper left corner of the character menu is an icon that represents a playable character's Vision or equivalent, with their element denoted by the gem and their in-game nation denoted by the decorative design around the gem. This icon is present even for the characters that do not use Visions and characters with non-standard Vision designs.

The seven Elements of Teyvat are at the core of both. They act as special Status Effects and Damage types that can be applied in specific orders to trigger Elemental Reactions. The seven elements cover seven of the eight damage types, last one is Physical. Each element corresponds to an Archon and their own nation that worships said Archon. The nature of the relationship between an Archon and their element is unknown. Similarly, while regions are heavily affected by its element, the nature of their relationship is also unknown.

The Knights of Favonius is the order of knights that protects Mondstadt, founded by Vennessa with the help of Barbatos 1,000 years ago, to prevent aristocrats from ruling the land, as Barbatos originally intended. The knights act as the lawmen of Mondstadt, keeping its citizens safe and creating and upholding laws for all. Members follow a strict code of conduct based on the core principles of the Knights, as detailed in the Knights of Favonius Handbook. Varka, the Grand Master of the Knights, is currently out of Mondstadt on an expedition with his squad; during his absence, the deputy Master Jean serves as Acting Grand Master.

Although they are considered separate institutions, the Knights also help manage the Church of Favonius, which is led by Seneschal Seamus Pegg.

The Four Winds are four entities that the Anemo Archon, Barbatos, entrusted the safety and protection of Mondstadt to before he disappeared a thousand years ago. They consist of the Wolf of the North, the Lion of the South, the Dragon of the East, and the Falcon of the West.

Based on other people's remarks about him, Varka is one of the strongest people in Mondstadt. Tartaglia calls him the "titan of the Knights of Favonius" and hopes to one day face him in combat, Barbara says that there's nothing to worry about as long as he is leading the expedition, and Eula suspects that he had been intentionally holding back during a sparring session. Razor states that he likes to laugh. At some point before the Traveler's arrival in Mondstadt, Varka brought Rosaria to Mondstadt so she could redeem herself, although he did not appear to have expected her to do so in her own way. He also accepted Eula into the Knights of Favonius and met Razor in the forests of Wolvendom. Varka appeared to know Razor's parents, and kept a box in his office that held some of his parents' mementos. He also asked Barbatos to set up the Tripartite Conference with the Hexenzirkel. Through an unknown agreement with them, the Hexenzirkel would agree to help Mondstadt in their time of need. At another point in time, Varka would confirm with Alice that he went to Natlan to meet with Pyro Archon, Mavuika, but somehow ended up having a drinking contest with her at the Stadium of the Sacred Flame. As well as being unable to remember that he lost to Mavuika, he had gotten so drunk that neither could he remember why he wanted to see her in the first place.

Over a year after departing from Mondstadt, Varka learned of the Fatui plots in Mondstadt and deemed them outrageous. Prior to Weinlesefest, Varka sent Mika back to Mondstadt City to inform Jean and the rest of the Knights of the expedition force's status at the northernmost reaches of Teyvat. In the letter, he explained how they met Il Capitano and that the Harbinger had been sent to Natlan. As the expedition had missed the previous year's Weinlesefest, Varka expressed regret that they would not be there for that year's celebration either. Making use of the paper he had left, he also left a note for Lisa, having deemed it time for Razor to learn about his human parents. To that end, he described where the memento box was stored in his office. Varka then headed to Nod-Krai to investigate after discovering new information during his expedition. After the proxies created by Durin were repelled by the people of Mondstadt, Albedo suggested the Tripartite Conference to request a formal meeting with the Hexenzirkel. As Venti tried to call them, he accidentally called Varka, who was in a situation with enemies between them. Believing that Barbatos had called about the drinks owed, he tried to tell him about his stash but was cut off at the last second. Varka, or at least other high-ranking members in the expedition, would later request for Thoma's mother, Ulrike, to join them.

Eventually, Varka and his forces arrived at Nod-Krai. He then met with Aino, asking her automaton Ineffa to bring a message to the Traveler and Paimon. Ineffa reached Natlan and met the two, restoring her memories in the process. When she opened the cryptex, they found Varka's letter, who had heard of the Honorary Knight and wished to meet them in-person. Aware that they would be arriving in Nod-Krai in the foreseeable future, Varka warned them to be prepared before they did so, as the land was far more perilous than they would expect. Once they did so, he asked to meet them at the tavern known as The Flagship. When the Traveler and Paimon arrived at Nod-Krai, they went to the Flagship to meet up with Varka, but to their surprise, he was not present and were told by the tavern's bartender, Demyan, that Varka took his knights to Amsvartnir after learning of some trouble stirring in the area. They returned with success and Varka later tailed Rerir at a cavern near Starsand Shoal. Rerir sensed his presence and demanded the person to reveal themselves, which Varka did. Varka and his men tried to subdue Rerir, but were overpowered and forced to retreat. The Traveler would finally meet him in person after he saved the Traveler, Lauma, Flins, Aino and Columbina from Rerir's thralls. Learning why they had returned, Varka, along with Albedo, formulated a plan to handle Rerir, which was a success. Varka and the others celebrated their victory at the Flagship.

Wolvendom is a subarea located in Windwail Highland, Mondstadt. It is home to Boreas, Wolf of the North of the Four Winds, and his wolf pack.

Windwail Highland is an area located in Mondstadt. It is home to the idyllic town of Springvale and the chief winery of Mondstadt, Dawn Winery. It also spans far across the wolf-ruled Wolvendom. It is one of the more rustic areas around Mondstadt having clear springs, orchards and lush forests; until one reaches to Wolvendom, which is engulfed in higher enemy activity and is usually avoided by locals.

Boreas, also known as Andrius, is the Wolf of the North of Mondstadt's Four Winds. He was a powerful god in Mondstadt best known for his war against Decarabian, the God of Storms, during the Archon War. Towards the end of the era, Boreas chose to let his physical body die, leaving behind his spirit to watch over the land of Mondstadt. Boreas later became one of the Four Winds tasked with protecting the nation under the request of the Anemo Archon Barbatos. At some point in time, he took up residence in Wolvendom, where he can manifest a temporary form made of ice and wind to do battle against those who take up his challenge.

The Four Winds are four entities that the Anemo Archon, Barbatos, entrusted the safety and protection of Mondstadt to before he disappeared a thousand years ago. They consist of the Wolf of the North, the Lion of the South, the Dragon of the East, and the Falcon of the West.

The Hexenzirkel is a mysterious organization of powerful witches. It was founded by the mage Alice, and consisted of at least eight members at one point. The group sometimes gathers around for "formal tea parties", with one such meeting spot being a secret island above Falcon Coast.

Natlan is one of the seven nations of Teyvat and one of the major regions in Genshin Impact. It is the nation led by Mavuika, the Pyro Archon. Archon Quest Chapter V takes place in this region.

The Pyro Archon is the God of War among The Seven who presides over Natlan, the land of Pyro. They bear the Ancient Name Kiongozi, and the Goetic name Haborym. They are entrusted with the responsibility to protect and fuel the Sacred Flame which protects Natlan and its warriors. Although they are referred to as gods, all Pyro Archons originate as humans who win the position through battle. As Pyro Archons are still mortals who age and die like regular humans, Natlan has had many Pyro Archons in the past. When a new Pyro Archon ascends to the divine throne, their "inner flame" will awaken, and the Sacred Flame grants them significant knowledge and memory of the land.

The Seven Archons, typically shortened to The Seven,[1] are the seven gods who preside over the seven nations of Teyvat, established after they or their predecessors emerged as the victors of the Archon War 2,000 years ago. Each Archon is associated with an element and an ideal, by which they formed their territories' environment and determined their method of governance over their regions. Each Archon possesses a magic focus called a Gnosis, which allows them to resonate directly with Celestia. By comparison, Visions are "primitive" — though a Gnosis's capabilities and purpose, beyond acting as a symbol of an Archon's status, remain unknown. Each Archon is bound to a divine throne, which is composed of an elemental Authority stolen from the Seven Sovereigns, and which grants them authority over the corresponding element.

Gods are essentially immortal beings from the Human Realm with great control over divine, elemental or magical powers. Most of Teyvat's gods are beholden to Celestia, although several gods have displayed wariness or even resentment towards the heavenly citadel. Before the Archon War, many gods roamed the continent of Teyvat. After the Heavenly Principles had their functions ruined during the Funerary Year, efforts were made to establish a new world order; seven divine seats opened up in Celestia, causing the continent to descend into a protracted series of conflicts that ended 2000 years ago. Over the course of the war, most gods were slain or sealed until only seven victors remained; each victor became their respective element's Archon and ruler of one of the seven nations, using their powers to transform its terrain and governing the land according to their ideals.

Stadium of the Sacred Flame is a subarea and a main city located in Basin of Unnumbered Flames, Natlan. It is considered the core landmark of Natlan, and houses a continually burning fire called the Sacred Flame. The stadium is the site of the Pilgrimage of the Return of the Sacred Flame, a tournament in which members of the six tribes compete to select the nation's strongest warriors.

Weinlesefest is a festival in Mondstadt that celebrates the return of the Anemo Archon when the west wind blows every fall during the harvest season. Citizens celebrate by brewing fresh wine, keeping it sealed until Windcoming Day, during which the wine is uncasked as a symbolic way of inviting the Anemo Archon to share a drink. If the Anemo Archon is satisfied with the wine, a gentle breeze is summoned to bless the people.

Nod-Krai, also known as the borderlands, is an autonomous region located on the edge of Teyvat in the southernmost part of Snezhnaya, and one of the major regions in Genshin Impact. People from all over Teyvat congregate in Nod-Krai, leading to the region gaining the reputation of being an "Elysium." Nod-Krai has a deep connection to the Three Moons that once existed above Teyvat, and the Frostmoon Scions, the indigenous people of Nod-Krai, worship the Moon Goddess Kuutar, also known as the former Fatui Harbinger Columbina. The Archon Quest Song of the Welkin Moon takes place in this region.

The Flagship is a point of interest and an instance located in Nasha Town, Lempo Isle, Nod-Krai. It is a tavern run by Demyan. Treasure and bounty hunters often congregate there to exchange intel and pick up commissions.

Nasha Town is a subarea and a main city located in Lempo Isle, Nod-Krai. It is a seaside settlement that serves as Nod-Krai's main port and commercial center. It has no official governing body, and is instead under the influence of various factions, including the Voynich Guild, Curatorium of Secrets, Speranza, and Fatui. This makes it both a paradise of freedom and a lawless jungle. Due to Nod-Krai's limited resources, Nasha Town is mostly built out of scrap metal. It also appears to be highly industrialized, with cargo transport rails criss-crossing the sky and kuuvahki-powered machines on every corner.

Lempo Isle is an area located in Nod-Krai. The Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop run by Aino is based here.

Lake Amsvartnir is a lake located at the northern reaches of Nod-Krai. Trouble had been brewing there, so before the Traveler arrived in Nasha Town, Varka took his knights to investigate. The location of the lake is described as "beyond the ruins of the ancient palace and on the edge of the wasteland." The lake has a sacred forest, where "whoever breaks the golden branch in the forest will find the royal court of the Seelie, which is concealed from mortal eyes during the day."

Starsand Shoal is a subarea located in Lempo Isle, Nod-Krai. It is the location where the spaceship belonging to the Traveler and their sibling landed.

Varka is a man with fair skin and messy blond hair that is slightly long, reaching the top of his shoulders. As Razor's character stories and voice-overs suggest, he is extremely tall. Varka has blue eyes. He also has scars: namely one big scar at his neck and a smaller scar on the right side of his face. Varka wears a black and teal coat accented with gold, consisting of white fur. Underneath is a black breastplate which bears the Knights of Favonius coat of arms. He wears grey pants, the left side having two black bands around his thigh. Varka has black boots and wears a glove on his left hand, and a gauntlet on the right. He possesses an Anemo Vision, which is attached to left side of his coat. He wields a claymore, as he is often shown using the Wolf's Gravestone.

The Knight of Boreas' journey ended at the Mondstadt of Barbatos. Wandering souls attract each other, boundless freedom begets only anxiety. Upon entering the city, the Knight of Boreas' companion bade him farewell in silence. For the free-spirited Wolf resented the stone walls and lamplight, and yearned for the open wilds. The Knight of Boreas' heart remained free, though his flesh was inside the prison-like city. Meanwhile, the windborne Wolf roamed the forest in the flesh, while his heart remained loyal to the Knight. The Knight of Boreas rode again to hunt. The Wolf followed his scent into battle. Still one were they, the Wolf and the Knight. Though one they were, death comes for beasts sooner than men. Laying down his sword as a gravestone, the Knight of Boreas buried the Wolf in the remote countryside. The Knight of Boreas then left the city behind, living instead the wandering life of a lone wolf. Yet the eternal wolf spirit remained here, Watching over the land the Knight once protected.

Varka is the current Knight of Boreas and Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. Half a year before the start of the Traveler's journey, he departed on an expedition with eighty percent of the Knights of Favonius' manpower, leaving Jean as the Acting Grand Master in his absence.

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