Gepard

Additional Names: Gepard Landau Lore Path: Preservation Preservation Factions: Belobog, Silvermane Guards, Landau Family Relatives: Serval (older sister), Lynx (younger sister), Unnamed father

Preservation It corresponds with the Aeon Qlipoth. "The philosopher gazes upon the stars trying to find the ultimate goal of civilization — 'Build a wall.' A majestic voice echoed in his head. 'Build a wall.'" — Fables About the Stars by Adrian Spencer Smith The builder of the Celestial Comet Wall, the Subspace Crystalline Barrier, and the Great Attractor Base. Followers call THEM the "Amber Lord," one of the oldest and most tenacious Aeons, having survived the "Dusk Wars." Aware of the imminence of THEIR mortal enemy's devouring, the Amber Lord forged a powerful light-years-long seal that would isolate and protect the living worlds.

Paths are congregations of imaginary energy, born as manifestations of universal philosophical concepts. Upon ascension, an Aeon gains power over a specific Path, free to choose the allocation of imaginary energy towards that path however THEY wish. A person is considered to be on a Path when their will overlaps with that Path. If the person has a strong enough will, they can draw power from it, becoming a Pathstrider. The Path that they happen to follow will change in accordance with their own philosophies and opinions. Aeons can use their designated Paths as THEY please after THEIR ascension, and are linked to it for the rest of THEIR existence. There are 18 Paths known to have existed, each with a corresponding Aeon and followers.

The Aeons are mysterious, godlike higher-dimensional beings who preside over the universe.

Qlipoth, also known as the Amber Lord, is an Aeon in Honkai: Star Rail representing the Path of Preservation. THEY are one of the oldest known Aeons, known for THEIR indifference. THEY usually only share THEIR power with zealots — for instance, the Interastral Peace Corporation.

Belobog is the sole remaining city on Jarilo-VI. It is divided into two regions: the Overworld and the Underworld.

Jarilo-VI is a frosted-over, previously isolated planet, originally cut off from the rest of the cosmos due to a planetwide Eternal Freeze caused by a Stellaron. Belobog currently stands as its final bastion where humanity thrives amidst the harsh climate.

The Overworld is a region on Jarilo-VI. The Underworld is the underground region of Jarilo-VI.

The Silvermane Guards are the organization that maintains peace and security in the city of Belobog on Jarilo-VI. They are a subfaction of the Architects. Other Member(s): Bronya, Gepard, Pela Base: Overworld, Underworld

The Architects is an intergalactic faction and worshippers of the Aeon of Preservation, Qlipoth.

The Landau family, also collectively called the Landaus, is a noble family in Belobog.

The honorable and upstanding captain of the Silvermane Guards who bears the noble Landau family name. In the frost-whipped city of Belobog, life can still go on in normality... This is in no small part thanks to Gepard and his Silvermane Guards who protect the peace of everyday life.

Gepard is a tall, well-built man with fair skin, blue eyes and blond hair. He is dressed in thick white clothing with blue and gold trimmings and gold garments, alongside a breastplate and armor for his right hand which appears to have a blue, crystalline design. He wears tall black boots with gold buttons extending up to his knees. He also appears to have a fur accessory hanging at his side.

The honorable and upstanding captain of the Silvermane Guards who bears the noble Landau family name. In the frost-whipped city of Belobog, life can still go on in normality... This is in no small part thanks to Gepard and his Silvermane Guards who protect the peace of everyday life.

The young captain stands atop the northern rampart. He surveys the pale wastelands before him, and watches the strange beings from the Fragmentum forming a broiling swarm in the distance amid the snow. He sees the fearless Silvermane Guards lining up in formation to guard the city, like a defensive parapet. That was his original position. Back when he was still a humble private, he'd sworn to serve as Belobog's strongest shield and pledged to live and die with his comrades. This hasn't changed when he became a captain. This isn't some fireside joke of the Silvermane Guards, because Qlipoth is testimony to this oath. However, right at this time, he isn't where he should be — and this is at the request of the Supreme Guardian (Cocolia). What exactly is the Supreme Guardian thinking? The young captain has no idea. But he soon forces himself to focus on the conflict at hand. "Remember, Gepard Landau." "Doubt breeds arrogance, and doubt breeds evil. As a model for Belobog, you shouldn't overthink."

After the most epic of battles, the few surviving Silvermane guards made their way back to Belobog. The Supreme Guardian ordered an immediate parade to celebrate this hard-earned victory. For more than three days and nights, the whole city reveled in a carnival with great laughter and joy. The celebration reached its climax at an awards ceremony for the Silvermane Guards. Under the watchful gaze of the crowds, the Supreme Guardian presented an award to the greatest soldiers for outstanding military service. This young captain from a noble house quietly puts on the arm armor forged out of Geomarrow — Light, flexible, and strong, while radiating a light reminiscent of auroras — That's the only impression he had of this treasure. How many of his comrades' lives had been exchanged for such a glorious medal? He forces himself not to think about it. For now, he could only meet the expectations of the Supreme Guardian and all of Belobog with a smile — because this is what a loyal soldier must do. The moment the captain finishes putting on the arm armor, a brilliant beam of light shoots out from the joints between the plates. The crowd erupts into a spontaneous and prolonged applause. Nobody sees the weary faces beneath the helmets of those Silvermane Guards — they merely thought this is a triumphant victory.

Geomarrow is an ore found in Jarilo-VI, which is mined in Belobog's Underworld.

The Supreme Guardian made the correct choice. After the war, many residents of Belobog could finally let out a sigh of relief and pick up the pieces of their simple lives. However, not even the Captain himself could have imagined that after this facade for peace, they would face an ever more tragic all-out war. Without outside help, this protracted war would usher in the demise of all Belobog. Right now, he is checking whether his shield, Earthwork, is still functioning as before. This heavy force field device was hand-crafted by his sister out of an instrument case — and if anything is broken, the poor captain would have to rely on his rockstar of a sister to help fix it. "Gepard, if — and I do mean, if — " he thinks back to her words, "If one day, the Supreme Guardian orders you to abandon the people of Belobog to complete some goal of hers... What would you do?" "She would never do that. She is the Supreme Guardian." He was resolute. "I'm speaking hypothetically." She looked at him. "I'm not sure why you're asking, but I've pledged an Oath of Preservation to Qlipoth. I will protect Belobog and her people at any cost — including my own life, of course." "If one day, protecting the people means disobeying the Supreme Guardian's orders — and if either choice would land me in danger — then I'd still choose the former, because that is what I'm supposed to do." They both fell silent, before she laughed out loud. "Gepard, oh Gepard..." "You really are a Landau, aren't you?"

Earthwork is Gepard's personal shield, hand-crafted by his sister, Serval, out of an instrument case.

The young captain stands atop the northern rampart. He glances out the corner of his eye at the esteemed Guardian. He sees her head held high as she gazes into the blizzard, as if nothing in the city below has anything to do with her. Her people could not make her happy or angry, sad, or scared. There is only emptiness in those eyes. What exactly is the Supreme Guardian thinking? The young captain racks his brains, but could not find any answer. The cacophony of elegant bagpipes explodes in the air to signify the beginning of the assault, instantly shredding the snow curtain — and those brave warriors in blue uniform respond to the call, lifting up their halberds one after the other and pointing the tips at the swarming hordes of alien monsters. Beneath the cover of artillery, they commence their charge to the death. Gepard Landau, what should you think about this? The young captain racks his brains. "Remember, Gepard Landau — " "You will defend Belobog and her people at any cost — you will never let down the people you're supposed to protect... Never bring the Landau name into shame!" This time, the young captain finally finds his answer — as he strides out towards the battlefield.

(Idle quote) Gepard: Time to depart... (Initial interaction) Gepard: Apologies, I've been busy lately so I had to put off the Express tour for a while. Here we are, finally. Icon Dialogue Arrow We're all friends here — no need to apologize. Gepard: Sorry — uh... forgive me — I mean... you know what I mean... Icon Dialogue Arrow We're friends, I'm just glad you could make it. Gepard: It's because we're friends that I feel a little guilty... Gepard: What should we see next? Do we just follow the Express tour route? Icon Dialogue Arrow Come with me. Gepard: Alright, lead the way, (Trailblazer). Gepard: I'm honored to be invited aboard the Express. Gepard: Truly, I'm not just being polite with you... (Obtain Stellar Jade Stellar Jade ×10) (Subsequent interactions) Gepard: It's finally time for the Express tour... What should we see next? Do we just follow the Express tour route? Icon Dialogue Arrow Come with me. Gepard: Alright, lead the way, (Trailblazer). Gepard: I'm honored to be invited aboard the Express. Gepard: Truly, I'm not just being polite with you... I just had quite... (Idle quote) Gepard: And the other Aeons apart from Qlipoth... (Initial interaction) Gepard: I just had quite an interesting conversation with Himeko and Mr. Yang. Gepard: But that brown drink that Himeko makes... it's very... Icon Dialogue Arrow It's not for everyone... Gepard: ...I'm not alone then. I'll be keeping a safe distance. Gepard: Anyway, I learned a lot from them. I'm very grateful for that. Icon Dialogue Arrow What did you guys talk about? Gepard: Well, the part that shocked me the most was about the Aeons. Icon Dialogue Arrow There's plenty more where that came from. Gepard: Ahem... I'm okay, thanks. Not what I'm used to. Gepard: Anyway, I learned a lot from them. I'm very grateful for that.

Gepard: Belobog's Architects talk about the great deeds of Qlipoth all the time. In our minds, Qlipoth represents the single greatest power in the universe. Gepard: But Himeko and Mr. Yang told me that Qlipoth is far from the only Aeon in the universe. For example, the enemies that invaded Belobog 700 years ago were Emanators of a different Aeon. Gepard: ...I need to make sure the Silvermane Guards are always at the ready. (Subsequent interactions) Gepard: Himeko and Mr. Yang told me that Qlipoth is far from the only Aeon in the universe. For example, the enemies that invaded Belobog 700 years ago were Emanators of another Aeon. Gepard: ...I need to make sure the Silvermane Guards are always at the ready. Not long ago, Himeko... (Idle quote) Gepard: If we deploy automatons into space... (Initial interaction) Gepard: Not long ago, Himeko showed me her collection. There was something called a "satellite" — I was very intrigued. Gepard: It works in a similar way to our automatons. If we could launch our automatons into space like satellites, it'd definitely give us an edge in combat. Icon Dialogue Arrow You'd be able to detect potential threats. Gepard: That's right — the automatons would be our eyes and ears in space. No matter whether the threats arose on the surface or in outer space, we'd be able to spot them. Icon Dialogue Arrow You'd be able to act preemptively. Gepard: Exactly — the automatons would be our turrets in space. That's also how Himeko uses her satellite. Icon Dialogue Arrow Sounds like it'll require a whole lot of engineering... Gepard: It will be very difficult to bring this concept to reality using Belobog's current technology.

Gepard: But Himeko told me that if the Silvermane Guards do go ahead with it, she'll be glad to help. Gepard: Only thing though is, I can't make the call. I'll need to write a report and discuss it with Bronya, Pela, and others first. (Subsequent interactions) Gepard: If we could launch our automatons into space like satellites, it'd definitely give us an edge in combat. Gepard: Only thing though is, I can't make the call. I'll need to write a report and discuss it with Bronya, Pela, and others first. (Idle quote) Gepard: If the Guards had a train like this... (Initial interaction) Gepard: Ever since the Express tour, I've been wondering... Gepard: If the Guards had a train like this, would it make our campaigns easier? Icon Dialogue Arrow You could use it to transfer supplies. Gepard: Transfer supplies... huh. That's not a bad idea. Icon Dialogue Arrow You could use it to deploy troops. Gepard: Deploy troops... huh. That's not a bad idea. Icon Dialogue Arrow You could drive it straight into the monsters and send them flying!!! Gepard: ...I don't think I've ever seen you that excited. Gepard: So... you're thinking of turning the Express into a combat unit? Personally I'd only use it for logistics... Gepard: Hmm... You've given me some food for thought — I should have a chat with the Technology Division about this. Gepard: I'll add it to my to-do list. (Subsequent interactions) Gepard: It might be worth talking to the Technology Division about incorporating a train into our units. Gepard: ...I should add it to my to-do list.

The Landau family... (Idle quote) Gepard: The Express feels quite different... (Initial interaction) Gepard: The Landau family is big — there are always people around at home. Gepard: The Express doesn't give me that same feeling. It's pretty empty. Icon Dialogue Arrow That's not a bad thing, right? Gepard: Not at all. It may be empty, but there are traces of life everywhere. I can just imagine how bustling it would be with people here. Gepard: It's like Belobog in the dead of the night: Empty, quiet, but always kind. Gepard: It's an amazing feeling for someone who's never left Belobog before. (Subsequent interactions) Gepard: The Express is pretty empty, but there are traces of life everywhere. I can just imagine how bustling it would be with people here. Gepard: It's like Belobog in the dead of the night: Empty, quiet, but always kind. Gepard: It's an amazing feeling for someone who's never left Belobog before. Oh, you are here. (Idle quote) Gepard: The Silvermane Guards wish to express their gratitude... (Initial interaction) Gepard: Oh, you are here. I've been looking for you up and down the train. Icon Dialogue Arrow Anything I can do for you? Gepard: Actually... I brought you a few things. Icon Dialogue Arrow You didn't break into the archives, did you? Gepard: Um... nearly. Gepard: I brought you all some gifts. Hope I didn't cause too much trouble. Icon Dialogue Arrow I've been looking for you, too. Gepard: Is that so? Well, I've got something for you. Gepard: This is a gift from the Silvermane Guards, to show our gratitude towards those who saved Belobog. Gepard: When you find a moment, do come back to Belobog to have a chat. The Silvermane Guards will always welcome you. (Obtain Stellar Jade Stellar Jade ×10)

(Subsequent interactions) Gepard: This is a gift from the Silvermane Guards, to show our gratitude towards those who saved Belobog. Gepard: When you find a moment, do come back to Belobog to have a chat. The Silvermane Guards will always welcome you.

An Emanator is a term referring to those who have attained the permission of an Aeon to draw power from that Aeon's Path.

The free and rebellious eldest daughter of the Landau family, once a close friend of Cocolia, her interests has now led her to become a mechanic. In the perpetually winter-stricken Belobog, she opened a workshop called "Neverwinter" that puts business on hold from time to time for rock 'n' roll performances. And should anyone ask her about the workshop's profitability... "This is just a hobby, dear. I'm not short of money."

The youngest daughter of the Landau Family, and one of Belobog's best extreme environments explorers. She is highly capable of action despite her apparent lack of motivation. She only appears introverted and lazy to avoid unnecessary socialization. As for what counts as unnecessary socialization — "Um, aren't [sic] all socialization unnecessary?"

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