Columbina

Real Name: Columbina Hyposelenia Birthday: January 14th Regions: Nod-Krai, Snezhnaya Affil­i­a­tions: Frost Moon, Frostmoon Scions, Fatui, Eleven Fatui Harbingers, Three Moons Element: Hydro Columbina uses the medium female model. She has pale skin and long black hair with dark pink/magenta highlights, tied into two side-plaits resting just over her shoulders with white ribbon around it in an X-shape. Most of the time, she keeps her eyes closed, though when opened, they are revealed to be a light pink and nearly pearl-like color, with blurry light blue pupils and a crescent-shaped highlight under it. She leaves behind white feathers that quickly dissipates when she teleports herself or other people. In her second fight against Rerir, she leaves behind a trail of small constellations that is similar to Paimon's when she moves.

Nod-Krai, also known as the borderlands and formerly as Nephilheim, 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. Snezhnaya is one of the seven nations of Teyvat and one of the major regions in Genshin Impact. It is the nation that worships the Tsaritsa, the Cryo Archon. The Fatui, a military force under her control, is particularly notorious for their diehard devotion and their unscrupulous methods in enacting her will. The autonomous region Nod-Krai is located at the southernmost part of Snezhnaya. Celestia is a mysterious location that very few people understand. It is the floating island that can be seen in the sky above Teyvat, and is the residence and realm of the gods. It is currently controlled by the Heavenly Principles, although they have been silent since the cataclysm 500 years ago. It is said that only mortals who perform great, heroic feats can ascend to Celestia and achieve godhood, where they will watch over their people from above. All Vision wielders are "allogenes" who have the potential to reach godhood.

Teyvat is a world and continent in Genshin Impact. It is located on the edge of a spiral arm of an unnamed galaxy in the sea of stars. The Seven Archons, typically shortened to The Seven, 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. As of the Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty, only six divine thrones remain after the Hydro Archon's throne was destroyed, returning the Authority within to the Hydro Dragon Sovereign and breaking the established order of the Seven. The seven Elements of Teyvat are at the core of both gameplay and lore of Genshin Impact. 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 See the Teyvat Interactive Map for the locations of important spots, items, and enemies on the map. Teyvat is split into seven primary nations that correspond to an Element, Archon Quest and Archon.

Khaenri'ah, also known as the Kingdom of Khaenri'ah or Dahri, is a subterranean region that is not under the purview of The Seven. It was once ruled by the Crimson Moon Dynasty, then by the Eclipse Dynasty. The kingdom of Khaenri'ah fell during the cataclysm 500 years ago. Around this time, Abyssal monsters created by the Khaenri'ahn alchemist Rhinedottir ("Gold") poured out into Teyvat, wreaking havoc across all seven nations. Khaenri'ah itself was destroyed by the Heavenly Principles and The Seven as punishment for their use of the Art of Khemia, Abyssal energy, and forbidden knowledge, all of which are inherently corruptive towards Teyvat. Afterwards, all pure-blooded Khaenri'ahns were cursed with immortality by Ronova, while those with mixed or foreign ancestry were turned into monsters. Some pure-blooded Khaenri'ahns still wander the realm of Teyvat today, though they are few and far between. According to Kaeya, it is said that Khaenri'ah was once located deep underground somewhere near Sumeru. This is supported by the presence of multiple Khaenri'ahn installations in the Sumerian desert, including the ancient nation's only confirmed entrance — a giant, tightly sealed stone gate hidden in the depths of an underground Khaenri'ahn workshop. The Frost Moon is one of the Three Moons of Teyvat. The Frost Moon is the second of the Three Moons of Teyvat, and is said to be the brightest in radiance among them. It is the only moon known to have remained intact through the war of funerary flame, during which the other two moons were shattered. The Frost Moon's corpse resides inside of the False Sky. It is associated with two Moon Goddesses: Canon Columbina Hyposelenia

The Three Moons were a trio of ancient celestial bodies associated with three primordial gods which were originally created by Dragon King Nibelung to rule primordial Teyvat. They were known as the Eternal Moon, the Iridescent Moon and the Frost Moon, and were intimately connected to the goddesses Aria, Sonnet, and Canon respectively, who ruled over and represented them in the night sky. Following the war of funerary flame, the Heavenly Principles shattered both the Eternal Moon and the Iridescent Moon and flung the Frost Moon beyond the false sky, where it remains intact but devoid of life. All three Moon Goddesses perished thereafter, and an illusory moon was projected onto the night sky of Teyvat to cover up their fates. The Frost Moon eventually gave birth to Columbina as its new Moon Goddess. After the last battle against The Doctor, the illusion was dispelled and the actual Frost Moon is now located inside the False Sky. The Three Moons are mytho-historical figures from Teyvat's past. They appear in fragmentary accounts preserved across multiple regions—most notably in the literary and material cultures of Mondstadt, Liyue, and Sumeru. The evidence consists primarily of allusions within books, legends, and select artifact inscriptions, but these sources provide little that can be confirmed with certainty. Consequently, both the significance of the Three Moons and their precise role within Teyvat's past remain shrouded in mystery. The majority of extant traditions portray the Three Moons as three sisterly figures who resided within the Lunar Palace. According to these accounts, the sisters alternated in traversing the heavens, riding a silver carriage (or chariot) in a cyclical sequence. The narratives emphasize their mutual closeness, as well as their affection for the so-called “stars of daybreak.” Their story, however, culminates in tragedy: at least two of the sisters, the Eternal and Iridescent Moons, perished amid a great calamity.

The Fatui are a delegation of diplomats from the Zapolyarny Palace of Snezhnaya. There is also a military detachment led by the Eleven Fatui Harbingers and the Tsaritsa herself. They are one of the two main antagonistic factions alongside the Abyss Order in Genshin Impact and the main antagonists in the official supplementary manga. A singular member of the Fatui is called a Fatuus. The Fatui are a powerful military force in terms of power and numbers, making it the strongest of all the seven nations. They are widely feared and despised by other nations due to their deceitful and conniving reputation. The organization is composed of members performing a variety of roles, including combatants, bureaucrats, politicians, and merchants. Hailing from the frozen lands of Snezhnaya, the Fatui are publicly seen as a political department of the nation that represents the goodwill of the Tsaritsa and manages foreign affairs with all six other nations. However, despite how they initially present themselves, the citizens and governments of those nations are often already aware of their true colors, and treat both their diplomats and individual members of the organization with distrust. They often use underhanded methods to establish their power and influence in another nation, and as a whole are willing to go to extremes to further the Tsaritsa's vision for a "perfect world." Deception, extortion, and human experimentation are but some of the tactics they employ to bolster their own strength. Despite their loyalty to their empress, most of the Fatui grunts themselves are unaware of the Tsaritsa's true plans. The Harbingers are likely some of the few among the ranks who are truly aware of the Tsaritsa's true intentions, as they are the ones assisting her in collecting Gnoses.

The Fatui are divided into divisions, each of which is headed by one of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. Each Harbinger operates with a different modus operandi which also influences how their underlings act. There is often a lack of thorough communication between fellow Harbingers, Harbingers and their subordinates, as well as between different divisions of Fatui operatives. However, some members of the Fatui are quite loyal to their leading Harbinger, to the point of being willing to seek revenge for their sake. The Fatui come from a variety of backgrounds: some were taken in at the House of the Hearth orphanage, others choose to join their ranks, while others, like Childe, were drafted. They also do not hesitate to help financially and diplomatically strategic allies in order to interfere in foreign policy. They receive certain advantages in exchange for their services, such as supplies, salaries, or powerful weapons; in exchange for this, however, they choose neither the destination to which they are sent, nor the superiors to whom they obey. Many of the Fatui NPCs in the game are everyday workers who are oblivious to their superiors' true intentions, but are nevertheless very loyal to the Tsaritsa and Snezhnaya. Members have differing opinions on being stationed in other nations, ranging from intense homesickness to having developed fondness for their new home.

Hydro is one of the seven Elements. Its associated Archon was Focalors, whose domain was Fontaine. 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. The Frostmoon Scions, also known as Moonchildren, are a tribe indigenous to Nod-Krai composed of followers of the Frost Moon. They worship the Moon Maiden Kuutar, the current Goddess of the Frost Moon who succeeded the late Huurrekuutar.

The Seven Archons, typically shortened to The Seven, 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 immortal and supernatural entities that lead and oversee the Human Realm, possessing natural and innate divine, elemental or magical powers. Most of Teyvat's gods belong to Celestia—the realm and residence of the gods—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 war of funerary flame, 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. The Eleven Fatui Harbingers are the executive heads of the Fatui who have been given god-like authority and ability-augmenting Delusions by the Tsaritsa, and with it, strength surpassing that of other mortals. Each Harbinger leads their own division within the Fatui. In each of the first six Archon Quest Chapters, Harbingers have been dispatched to other nations to obtain their respective elemental Gnoses.

Known as the Moon Goddess of Nod-Krai, Kuutar to the Frostmoon Scions, and formerly The Damselette, Third of the Fatui Harbingers, she was born into an unkind world and cast into solitude from the moment of her creation. Once a wanderer of looping paths and fading memories, she found her identity through the bonds she formed and the quiet hopes she claimed as her own. Though she bears many names, to those closest to her she is Columbina Hyposelenia—and she prefers it that way. Columbina Hyposelenia, also known as the Moon Maiden and by her former Fatui codename The Damselette, is the Moon Goddess worshiped by the Frostmoon Scions in Nod-Krai. She was born on Hiisi Island 500 years ago, and was subequently adopted by the Frostmoon Scions as their god under the name Kuutar. She eventually chose to leave the Frostmoon Scions after growing disillusioned with them, and instead joined the Fatui, where she became the Third of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. After realizing that they only sought her power, she left the Fatui and began hiding in the Silvermoon Hall at Hiisi Island to rest and recover her strength. She was eventually found in Silvermoon Hall by the Traveler, whom she later befriended. Soon afterwards, Rerir managed to revive himself in a physical body, and began to hunt her, though he was eventually defeated. After being captured by Dottore, in order to deny him usage of the Three Moons' powers, she chose to enter a Moon Gate, which transported her to the Lunar Palace. As time flows backwards within the Lunar Palace, she was able to meet the Three Moon Sisters who had been imprisoned there by Nibelung during the war of funerary flame. After the Sisters agreed to transfer their authorities to her, she became the Trilune Goddess with the full powers of all Three Moons. During the final battle against Dottore, she was revived in the present day through the assistance of her friends, and together they defeated him with her newfound powers.

Hiisi Island is an area located in Nod-Krai. It was first mentioned in the Song of the Welkin Moon event and is home to the Frostmoon Scions. According to Helka, there are relics on the island that appear to have similar designs as Secret Source technology, though all of them seem to be inactive or no longer working. After departing from the Fatui and her position as the Third of the Eleven Harbingers, Columbina is currently seeking refuge somewhere near Hiisi Island, prompting the Fatui to issue the "Palestar Edict" to retrieve her regardless of the cost. Silvermoon Hall is a subarea located in Hiisi Island, Nod-Krai. It is the current hiding place of Columbina following her departure from the Fatui. The player gains access to it during step 4 of the Archon Quest Reunion Beneath the Moonlight in Song of the Welkin Moon: Act I - A Dance of Snowy Tides and Hoarfrost Groves. Upon entering this cavern, only the Traveler can be controlled and Co-Op Mode will be disabled. The war of funerary flame or the great war of vengeance was a war waged between by the Dragon King Nibelung against the Heavenly Principles for control of Teyvat. The year it took place in is known as the Funerary Year. It ultimately ended in Nibelung's defeat and severely damaged the Heavenly Principles' functions. The consequences of the war irrevocably changed Teyvat's natural order.

Nibelung, also known as the Second Who Came and as Takoja Ianikuinen by the Frostmoon Scions, was the Dragon King and Second Descender of Teyvat who ruled the planet before the arrival of the Heavenly Principles.[Note 1] He was the creator of the Three Moons and their goddesses, whom he appointed to govern the world in his absence as he left to the sea of stars. During the Funerary Year, he returned to Teyvat and introduced the Abyss to the world in an unsuccessful attempt to fend off the invading Heavenly Principles, but failed and was killed by them. Yohualtecuhtin, Lord of the Night, also known as the Lord of the Crossroads, is the ruler and god of the Night Kingdom. In the ancient past, she used to be an Angel, the same race that Seelies devolved from. She created the Night Kingdom and gave the tribes of Natlan guidance in ancient history, leading to the foundation of modern Natlan.

Columbina is the Trilune Goddess, who possesses the full Trilunar Authority that Nibelung bestowed to the Three Moons to govern Teyvat. She was originally the Goddess of the Frost Moon, but was granted the power of all Three Moons when the original Three Goddesses transferred their authorities to her. She is worshiped as the Moon Maiden Kuutar by the Frostmoon Scions, who acknowledge her as the New Moon and successor of Canon. They pray to her for protection, and they have carved multiple statues across Nod-Krai in the her image, called "Statues of the New Moon." She was formerly the Third of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers, where she operated under the name Columbina and codename The Damselette. Columbina was never sent on any missions as a Harbinger, and was kept around by the Tsaritsa primarily for her powers as a Moon Goddess. She generally had cordial relationships with the other Harbingers, primarily Sandrone, Arlecchino, and Signora, while she also participated in Sandrone's tea parties with Tartaglia and Capitano. Tartaglia was wary of her due to her high ranking despite rarely displaying her power, while the Wanderer regarded her as unfeeling and unconcerned with her surroundings.

As a Moon Goddess, Columbina has the ability to wield the primordial power of the Light Realm; in battle, Columbina's power manifests in a form similar to Hydro. Kuuvahki is the manifestation of Columbina's body, which she rained down on Nod-Krai during the war of funerary flame when she was trapped within the Lunar Palace. Due to the Frost Moon being sealed beyond the false sky, as well as due to her innate existence being rejected by the planet, Columbina was originally unable to access her full potential power as a Moon Goddess. Nonetheless, she still held power comparable to that of other gods. After fulfilling an unspecified agreement with the Tsaritsa, she lost much of her strength; however, after drawing upon the energy within the Moon Marrows possessed by the Traveler and Arlecchino, she restored her power to a level beyond what she originally had as the Third Harbinger in preperation to fight Rerir, before exhausting it. After being granted the authorities of the other Moon Sisters, she now possesses the full powers of all Three Moons, though she has chosen to part with a portion of it to restore Nod-Krai's natural supply of Kuuvahki. After leaving the Fatui, Columbina has taken up residence at the Silvermoon Hall in Hiisi Island, where she periodically receives visits from the Traveler and Paimon.

The Light Realm, also known as the realm of the elements and the Vishap Realm, is one of three realms in the world of Teyvat. The Light Realm is host to creatures that harness the pure, raw, primordial elements, also commonly known as elemental beings. It is diametrically opposed to the Void Realm and also incompatible with the Human Realm without adjustments being made to increase compatibility.

Kuuvahki is a unique elemental force found only in Nod-Krai — or rather, a pure, primordial form of elemental energy. It came to be when Columbina, having traveled to the past and received the trilunar authority from her sisters, laid aside her body to permit her rebirth in Teyvat. Her discarded body was converted into kuuvahki energy, which was subsequently distributed across Nod-Krai. Kuuvahki can be used only within Nod-Krai to move objects, set machines in motion, fortify the creatures of the land, and even influence the weather and nature. There are two main types of kuuvahki: Red and blue. They have opposite polarities, which causes them to repel objects of the same color and attract objects of the opposite color. The player can infuse themselves with either type of kuuvahki to enter an "empowered state," allowing them to use their polarity to pick up, throw, and smash certain objects. Special buttons will appear when this is possible. Some entities and objects are only associated with one polarity ("unipolar"), while others are associated with both ("bipolar"). Bipolar objects have a mixed red-and-blue appearance, and can be attracted or repelled while infused with either polarity. The player can only use kuuvahki to carry one object at a time. Picking up another or exiting the empowered state will cause the object to drop to the ground. Some kuuvahki-influenced objects will automatically be picked up when the player is within a short range. When the player accumulates enough kuuvahki energy, they can temporarily transform into a kuuhenki to increase their mobility. Currently, this is only possible when standing near plants affected by kuuvahki.

The false sky (also referred to as the firmament) is a physical barrier that envelops the planet of Teyvat. It was created by the Heavenly Principles for the purpose of separating the world from the sea of stars. Its true nature is obscured from the inside by a visual projection of an ordinary sky. Proof of the existence of the false sky has appeared on several occasions in the form of ruptures referred to as "split-sky phenomena." A Gnosis, plural Gnoses, is an item used by The Seven to directly resonate with Celestia, and is proof of an Archon's status as one of The Seven. They take on the appearance of chess pieces. It is implied that the Gnoses were rewarded to the gods who emerged victorious from the Archon War. The Frost Moon is one of the Three Moons of Teyvat. The Frost Moon is the second of the Three Moons of Teyvat, and is said to be the brightest in radiance among them. It is the only moon known to have remained intact through the war of funerary flame, during which the other two moons were shattered. The sea of stars refers to the celestial expanse and worlds that exist beyond the planet of Teyvat and the Dark Sea, within the universe of Genshin Impact. A multitude of these worlds were explored by Octavia. Teyvat is the main setting of Genshin Impact and is described as a fantasy world where the seven elements flow and converge. The planet is enveloped by a false sky that was created by the Heavenly Principles to keep the world separated from the sea of stars. Prior to the war of funerary flame, Nibelung created three moons from the planetary crust of Teyvat to govern the world in his stead while he was traveling the sea of stars.[3] In the aftermath of the war, the Heavenly Principles shattered the Eternal Moon and Iridescent Moon and flung the Frost Moon beyond the false sky.

The Moon Marrow is a divine artifact left behind in the aftermath of a Moon Goddess's death. It is a core of energy formed from the congealed remains of the dead Goddess that also carries an imprint of her divine presence. There are currently two known Moon Marrows that came naturally into existence: one that coalesced from the remains of Aria, the Goddess of the Eternal Moon, and another that formed from the Abyss-corrupted remains of Sonnet, the Goddess of the Iridescent Moon. Additionally, the Fatui Harbinger Dottore was able to create a third, "artificial" Marrow through unknown means. There is no Moon Marrow associated with the Frost Moon, as it has a still-living goddess, Columbina, that presides over it. As the remains of the Moon Goddesses, the Moon Marrows are a source of tremendous kuuvahki: a primordial elemental energy source predating the Heavenly Principles' creation of Gnoses and Visions. Each Marrow is unique to the Goddess it is derived from; it is not possible for a Moon Goddess to use another's power using a marrow, nor can a single Moon Goddess carry two marrows simultaneously within her body. It is possible, however, for a Moon Goddess to restore some of her own kuuvahki by drawing on the reserves within a Moon Marrow, as Columbina demonstrates at multiple occasions. Columbina has implied that the Moon Marrow is similar to an Archon's Gnosis, functioning as a symbol of godhood. In the same way that the Gnosis were formed from the body of the Third Descender, the Moon Marrow can only form after the death of a Moon Goddess and acts as a core of power. It is implied that the previous Goddess of the Frost Moon, Canon, did not leave behind a marrow when she died, given that her moon remains intact and the circumstances of her death were different from those of her sisters, along with Columbina being born as the new Goddess of the Frost Moon.

Due to her isolated past both from her time in the Frostmoon Scions and in the Fatui, Columbina has very poor social skills, that translate on her being seen as mysterious and weird by others. According to Tartaglia and Scaramouche (as his current incarnation as the Wanderer), Columbina is supposedly a dangerous, yet enigmatic being, with both warning the Traveler to be cautious around her. However, Arlecchino finds her an interesting and special being. She has little to no filter when it comes to interacting with other people, commenting on Dottore's youthful appearance, much to his dismay, and jokingly saying that Sandrone should be drinking oil instead of coffee, what led her to being cursed out by her fellow harbinger (a memory that Columbina is not too fond to remember). This characteristic, added to her innocent demeanor, give her a snarky and amusing personality. Despite being the current reincarnation of the Frost Moon Goddess, Columbina has some resentment to being treated as one, because the Frostmoon Scions from the old used to ask for more than she could give, what made her eventually join the Fatui, only to have her powers used for their goals. Due to not feeling like she truly belonged with neither the Frostmoon Scions nor the Fatui, she did not identify with any of the numerous names and titles that they had bestowed upon her. Consequently, she told the Traveler that they may address her with whichever name they want. Later on, she eventually came to accept "Columbina" as the name used for her by her newfound friends, ultimately choosing to adopt "Columbina Hyposelenia" as her real name.

Kuutar was born from coalescing Primordial Water and Kuuvahki within the Sanctum of the Oathbearer around five hundred years ago, in fulfillment of a prophecy stating that a new Goddess of the Frost Moon would one day be born. She does not remember the circumstances of her birth, aside from a particular song that was sung, which she would hum periodically. Her birth was witnessed by Aila, and she subsequently agreed to live with the Frostmoon Scions. During her time with the Frostmoon Scions, they felt entitled to her power and cared little about her as a person, instead pressuring her into granting their prayers by giving her unwanted offerings. At some point, Kuutar came to believe that she could no longer satisfy the demands of the Frostmoon Scions, so she left them and subsequently joined the Fatui at Snezhnaya, where the Tsaritsa offered her a "second home". Kuutar was made into a Harbinger, and was given the name "Columbina" and codename "The Damselette". While serving in the Fatui, unlike many of her colleagues, she was never sent to retrieve Gnoses from the Archons of the other six nations, but was simply kept in Snezhnaya without much to do aside from helping Dottore with kuuvahki-related projects, though she stopped working with him after sensing that he had malevolent intent and would try to avoid him when possible. In addition, when she asked the Tsaritsa when she can start the task assigned to her, she was told that "the time has not yet come". Nonetheless, she would appreciate some of her colleagues' company, particularly Sandrone. When she met Arlecchino, she used to creep up on her as a means of "testing" her. Columbina tried to do the same to her but was unable to until she used kuuvahki, which appeared to have frightened her to the point that she no longer did so. She also learned about Arlecchino's status as a Crimson Moon Dynasty descendant. She also had some interactions with Signora, who taught her to express gratitude to others.

The Primordial Sea is a sea located under Fontaine. It once existed on the surface of the planet and is where most life in Teyvat first originated from. One large passage connecting the Primordial Sea to the surface is located beneath the Fortress of Meropide, but smaller passages and pools of Primordial Seawater can also be found in other underground areas, such as beneath the Tower of Ipsissimus and in the underwater Sinthe production base. Originally, some of the Oceanids created by the first Hydro Archon Egeria longed to become human, so Egeria used the Primordial Sea's life-granting properties to give the Oceanids human forms. These Oceanids and their descendants would become the humans of Fontaine, but as their forms were derived from the Primordial Sea, coming into contact with the Primordial Sea's waters would cause them to dissolve into water and turn back into Oceanids. Egeria's creation of life without permission angered the Heavenly Principles, who declared that Egeria and the now-human Oceanids to have sinned, an "original sin" that all Fontainian humans from that point on were born with. The Heavenly Principles decreed a prophecy stating that, one day, the water levels in Fontaine will rise and dissolve the people of Fontaine to absolve them of their sin, leaving only the Hydro Archon alive, weeping on her throne. Following Neuvillette's rise to full dragonhood, he gained his predecessor's control over the Primordial Sea. He used it to "forgive" all Fontainians of their original sin, using the life-giving properties of the Primordial Sea to turn the Fontainians into true humans. Nowadays, the Primordial Sea is no longer a threat to Fontainians.

The pure Waters of the Primordial Sea are not capable of only creating life, but also taking it away. Fontainians who come into contact with pure Primordial Seawater will have their bodies dissolve into water, but their consciousness merged into it. However, non-Fontainians who come into contact with it will instead simply gain increased sensitivity to the Hydro element. The ancient Remurian people were aware of the Primordial Sea's life-granting and life-taking properties, and had a prophecy of their own in which the Primordial Sea would one day swallow all life, and anything which did not originate from it would be filtered out as waste. Sanctum of the Oathbearer is a point of interest and an instance located in Hiisi Island, Nod-Krai. It is also known as Court of the First Edict. Before it was sealed five hundred years ago, it was used by the Frostmoon Scions to hold ceremonies. The location is unsealed during the World Quest Echoes of an Unfinished Past in Series Polkka Beneath the Moon's Oracle and can be accessed by going to the base of the Sanctum of the Oathkeeper.

At some point after Scaramouche obtained the Electro Gnosis and cut off contact from the Fatui, she and her fellow Harbingers attended Rosalyne's funeral. After the ceremony ended, she complimented Dottore's youthful appearance and asked him about the "segment in the prime of his life." After Capitano’s merger with Yohualtecuhtin, Lord of the Night, Columbina, along with Dottore and Sandrone, were dispatched to Nod-Krai to work on a project. Around this time, the Tsaritsa called upon Columbina to fulfill the task she assigned to her, which used up much of Columbina's divine power. After realizing the Fatui were no different from the Frostmoon Scions that used to worship her, and believing she had no more obligations to the Fatui, Columbina left the organization and returned to Hiisi Island. The subordinates originally under her command were transferred to Dottore. There, she met Lauma, who apologized on behalf of her ancestors and had her hide in Silvermoon Hall to rest and recover her strength from completing the Tsaritsa's task. The Fatui, disapproving of her departure, issued the "Palestar Edict"—the highest of the Tsaritsa's commands—in order to recover her at any cost. While most rank-and-file Fatui appeared to prioritize the order, Columbina's colleagues were not as interested. Columbina would later meet the Traveler after they were brought to her by a Luonnotar. She answered a few questions for them in the process, though she became displeased when the Traveler asked about the Fatui, prompting the Traveler to drop the subject. She later helped them recover a memory of the spaceship they used to arrive on Teyvat. Upon learning of the Wild Hunt, Columbina told them that their enemy was the "Rächer of Solnari," who the two recognized as Rerir. She told them she had only learned of this name from her colleagues.

During a battle against Rerir on Starsand Shoal, Columbina used her power to remotely teleport the Traveler, Paimon, Flins, Sandrone, and Pulonia to her residence in the Silvermoon Hall before he could kill them, resulting in Sandrone criticizing her for interrupting their fight. Sandrone eventually left with Pulonia on her own accord, while Flins thanked her for their rescue. As the Traveler and Paimon left, she clutched her chest, realizing that she didn't have enough time left. Later, she met with the Traveler and Paimon in Nasha Town, since the Fatui were too busy and her colleagues likely had no interest in capturing her. She also believed that someone or something was intentionally hiding their spaceship and expressed a desire to return to the moon to find answers.

Luonnotar are special kuuhenki born from the Moon Goddesses' blessings that are thought to bring good fortune. Resembling rabbits in appearance, they are extremely rare and can take thousands of years to form. Kuuhenki are an exploration mechanic in Nod-Krai. They are similar to Seelie in appearance, and can likewise be associated with puzzles. Under certain circumstances, players can use the power of the kuuhenki to increase their mobility. When the player is near a plant affected by kuuvahki, they will enter an empowered state and gain the ability to transform into a kuuhenki. While transformed, they are considered to remain in the empowered state. The color of kuuhenki (red or blue) is determined by the color of the plant, except in Strong Kuuvahki Environments, where the environmental kuuvahki will override all other sources. While in the kuuhenki state, the player can switch to the opposite color in three ways: By approaching a source of kuuvahki of the opposite color (except in a Strong Kuuvahki Environment), by entering a Strong Kuuvahki Environment of the opposite color, or after entering a patch of mist of the opposite color. The kuuhenki state lasts for about 8 seconds, as indicated by the crescent-shaped timer. During this time, the player can move along the ground at a rapid, fixed speed, but cannot perform any other actions or switch characters. The active character will keep their HP bar, and will aggravate enemies and take damage as usual. They will be downed upon reaching 0 HP. The kuuhenki state can be ended prematurely by holding the jump button. The player will also be ejected if they enter water or if they are made to stagger.

A while after these events, the Traveler would meet with Columbina, learning more about her past. They helped a kuuhenki, Maalaus, get some materials for painting, who created art of Columbina when she was worshiped by the Frostmoon Scions.[38] Later, another kuuhenki's lyre had broken, so Columbina agreed to have the Traveler head to an artisan's house with her to get it repaired. They quickly discerned that the artisan was Aino, who was terrified upon seeing the lyre as she had often seen it appear mysteriously and disappear just as mysteriously after she repaired it. While Aino was fixing the lyre, Columbina inexplicably appeared and gave the Traveler some trinkets to give as a sign of thanks, only for Ineffa to walk in on them. Columbina quickly hid behind the Traveler, while Ineffa recognized her as the Moon Goddess from the likenesses of the Statues of the New Moon. Aino failed to recognize her, but thanked her for the trinkets she gave and that she was welcome to return any time. Columbina was later decorating the field in the hall with the kuuhenki when the Traveler stopped by to visit her, learning that she needed more Rainbowdrop Crystals to finish her temporary mural. While gathering the stones, they came upon a lost child from the Frostmoon Scions; not wanting to scare her, Columbina used the stones to create a path for the child to point the way home.[40] As Columbina is having an afternoon nap, her knee was bumped by a male Chic Badger, who was found at the entrance of her cave by the Traveler and Paimon. While revealing that she can also talk to animals, she relates that the badger was being chased by monsters when he was searching for Lauma. They then went to the Frostmoon Enclave where Lauma is doing some requests from her people. While waiting,Columbina learned that the motto has changed since she last heard it in the past when Lauma said "May the moonlight connect us". Upon meeting and leaving the badger with Lauma.

Columbina expressed gratitude that the Scions have changed. Chic Badger - Chic Badger is a type of Wildlife found in Nod-Krai. If Lauma or Columbina is in the party, they will approach the player and offer them Fowl and Raw Meat. The amount of these offerings vary. Rerir would later attack Columbina, and even with the Traveler, Flins and Lauma helping her, they were easily overpowered by him. Rerir fired a projectile at Jahoda, but Columbina managed to shove her out of the way while taking a minor injury in the process. Since they could not fight him, she agreed with Jahoda's suggestion to run. Upon meeting with the Northern Intelligence Network, Columbina decided to visit the Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau and asked Sandrone to help her arrange a meeting with Arlecchino, as she would have access to the Iridescent Moon Marrow which would help further restore her strength. When Arlecchino arrived, she saved her and the Traveler from the Wild Hunt and later helped them retrieve the Iridescent Moon Marrow, restoring Columbina's power to the level it was back when she was in the Fatui; in return, Columbina entrusted the Iridescent Moon Marrow to Arlecchino. Columbina remarked that it was still not enough to overpower Rerir, but a plan concieved by and carried out by Albedo with Durin's assistance using alchemy allowed her to siphon power from him and expel him from Teyvat with Dainsleif's assistance.

Shortly after Rerir's expulsion, Columbina's strength began to rapidly fade, though she hoped she would last long enough to partake in the Moon-Prayer Night festival at which time the kuuvahki would be at its strongest, so she could return to the Frost Moon beyond the false sky. However, her form began to quickly fade due to Teyvat's rejection, and after an initial visit by the Traveler, was barely able to maintain herself. Believing that her time was up, she decided to take a final stroll across the land before running into the Traveler and passing through them. The Traveler appeared to sense her, and seeing this, Columbina decided to follow them, though she found herself unable to enter the Hyperborean temple. Returning to Silvermoon Hall to meet her end, she soon found the Traveler calling for her name, allowing her physical form to be restored. Reuniting with them, she decided to give herself the name Columbina Hyposelenia. She later partook in the Moon-Prayer festival and after spending some time with her friends, she prepared to leave. She was intercepted by Dottore, who then froze time to stop everyone but the Traveler and began overpowering them. Realizing he was drawing his power from her and with no choice, Columbina willingly took herself out of the equation and fell into the moon's reflection, stopping Dottore from fully harnessing his new power and causing him to retreat. The rest of the group swore to stop Dottore and pinpoint her whereabouts.

Inside the moon's reflection, Columbina tried to influence various events that had occurred to no avail. She discovered that she was travelling backwards in time and sought to find a way to inform her friends of what was going on. She eventually achieved this by leaving a message in the Traveler's room after they defeated Rerir, which was later discovered by Nefer and Flins in the present. During her journey, she ran into Rerir, immediately being on guard from him. Rerir apologized for his actions, revealing that Dottore had revived him and that after meeting Dainsleif, he decided to stop running from his fears. He helped remove several obstacles in her path and asked her to give a message to Tholindis. She did so and Tholindis guided her further down the path where she was soon discovered by Sonnet. Sonnet brought her to Canon and Aria, where Columbina told them of the events that would happen in the future. She asked to borrow their powers to use them against Dottore, which they agreed to after seeing her resolve. She also gave them their wish to be granted peace as mortals by bringing them out of Nibelung's prison before "dying" herself, and then, coupled with Sandrone's World-Formula working their computation, she was able to return back to Teyvat at the most anticipated moment where all of the formula's conditional events were successfully met. Columbina and her friends overpowered Dottore before she finished him off with a large blast of energy before she cradled Sandrone's body in her arms. While saddened at the loss of her friend, Columbina hoped that she could return in the future[44] and gave words of encouragement to Arlecchino, who appreciated her new growth. Since the implementation of the Palestar Edict proved to be nothing more than a means for Dottore to seize Columbina’s power, the Tsaritsa revoked the warrant on her, letting her go as she pleased.

She brought them to the Frost Moon and revealed that their spaceship had been placed there by the Heavenly Principles, either because something there was incompatible with Teyvat or there were secrets they wished to keep hidden. As they gazed at the planet, the Traveler asked Columbina a few more questions about their next destination, Snezhnaya.

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To Columbina, this planet was never a kind mother. It gave her a singular, extraordinary identity when it birthed her — but that seemed to exhaust all the love it could offer. In the days that followed, her mother rejected her outstretched arms with cold silence. Columbina could only close her eyes and grope forward between one wall and another. The maze that trapped her was a circle, a spiraling tower reaching upward. Columbina softly hummed the melodies in her memory, her only connection to her "mother." Barefoot, she walked through the Frostmoon Enclave and Glupov, eventually returning to the Silvermoon Hall, where her own echoes still lingered on the walls.

But unlike before, she had finally found a name of her own with the help of her friends. She now had hope, as well as desires. She wanted to go home. Now, at the top of the tower, the moon that held her answers hovered just within reach. She stretched out her arms, but it was like the moon falling into water. She walked toward death, and death answered her with rebirth. She reached the end, only to find it waiting as her beginning. The world waited in the hush that preceded creation. Within that silence, a force stirred — gravity was cast toward her, strong enough to draw a wandering moon back into its swaddling cloths. Before her, the moon's path revealed itself, a road laid out to guide the Moon Goddess home. She is no longer the moon seen through water, a distant image, endlessly shattered and restored. Instead, she will sing fate into the darkness, set the tides in motion, and bring freedom and hope to those who dwell beneath the moon. Columbina opens her eyes, as though only now she is truly born into the world.

Day or night? Why, night, of course. The world of daylight was filled with too many words beyond her understanding. "Kuutar," "The Damselette," "Goddess"... She knew these words to be like mirrors, each reflecting a version of her in this unfamiliar world. But those were versions others wished to see. She did not recognize herself in those reflections, just as she did not recognize the moon hanging in the sky. At least at night, she could clearly feel the pull coming from beyond the heavens. It made no sound, yet she understood it all the same — the Frost Moon was calling her home. Spring, summer, autumn, or winter? Winter, without question. After the restlessness of spring, the clamor of summer, and the bounty of autumn, winter's snow quietly laid a finger across the world's lips, as if to say, "Hush. After all that bustle, isn't it time for some quiet?" And so the world would obediently fall silent. Little animals would retreat to their homes as well. Only in winter would people truly realize how important a warm "home" could be. As for Columbina? She loved to find a thick, soft pile of snow, before holding her breath and diving straight in. For a goddess who wasn't particularly sensitive to cold, being wrapped head to toe in gentle white snow felt simply wonderful. As to whether her colleagues understood this behavior... Well, she concerned herself little with that. ... Sunny? Rainy? Or perhaps, cloudy? A rainy morning. When Columbina woke to the soft patter of rain beyond the Silvermoon Hall, a sense of calm would settle over her — the feeling of being sheltered beneath its vaulted roof. "Shelter." In the rhythm of the rain, the word resonated with renewed strength, echoing the most essential meaning that "home" could hold. Simply existing along the extension of that meaning was enough to fill Columbina with warmth. Still... nightfall was better when under clear skies. ...

Were her answers to these questions truly accurate? Might they change someday? Columbina turned these thoughts over in her mind. Probably not. But even if they did, these answers were the truest version of herself in this moment — the truest version of her on this night. Forests, lakes, and open seas... Which did she love most? She loved them all, of course. The first thing she heard was a song. ♪ Sleep, sleep now, my dear little dove ♪... ♪ May flowers and lovely dreams bloom by your window ♪... ... Whose voice was that? It sounded distant and indistinct, like a lullaby — like the beginning of a story, and just as much its ending... Then came the sensation of the earth beneath her. Fine-grained, warm, and gentle, carrying a familiar strength, like a part of her own body, or the amniotic waters that once cradled her before she was born... And so, she opened her eyes. Moonlight drifted through the air, and a few little ones caught its fleeting threads and wove them into garments for her. Something far, far away was calling her — a pull, a connection, like a yet-unbroken umbilical cord between a baby and its mother. She lifted her eyes. But there was nothing in the sky, only a veil. A lie. For some reason, the first time she saw a sky full of stars, she knew it was false. And whatever it was that connected her to something beyond was cut off by this veil of lies. Why was she born here? Or rather, why was she born at all? Who was she? And whose voice did that singing belong to? Questions arose, one after another, from the depths of her mind. Yet the world offered not even an echo in reply. Sometimes, not hearing was scarier than not seeing. She sensed that these questions might follow her forever. She closed her eyes. The truth was not to be found beneath a veil of lies.

When Columbina first came to the Fatui, she immediately found them very different from the Frostmoon Scions. No one seemed to make unreasonable demands of her. No one appeared to desire anything from her or revere her — at least, not on the surface. The concept of "colleagues" was new to her, too. Within it, she sensed something both unfamiliar and deeply appealing: a sense of equality, occasionally mixed with a familiar notion of "trade." She was still learning to navigate this way of life. The first to approach her was The Doctor. Columbina could hear admiration in this colleague's words — not the same as worship; at least, it was based on the premise of equality. "If you don't mind, could you help me with a small task?" the colleague asked politely. Help? She had expected this to be something she was obliged to give in return, but here, she actually had a choice. Or perhaps it was this very colleague who was offering her the choice. Even though The Doctor's words carried a faint echo of something ominous, like distant thunder from a far-off storm, the sense of having a choice was undeniably satisfying. At first, everything went smoothly. The Doctor's lab was filled with all sorts of strange devices, and Columbina only needed to lightly apply her power here, manipulate that there, and everything would work out. "Not bad. You did very well." Columbina liked praise. It was new to her, a novel experience. But before long, compliments shifted to "Not quite enough," "You can do better," or "You're capable of more..." Suddenly, Columbina realized that what The Doctor was seeing wasn't her, but some version of what she should be, or the level her powers should reach. It reminded her of the days before she had joined the Fatui... She felt a pang of sadness. Did anyone else ever feel sad just for being themselves? She didn't know if others felt that, but she did.

She felt a pang of sadness. Did anyone else ever feel sad just for being themselves? She didn't know if others felt that, but she did. It wasn't that she wanted to become what others expected, but that what they saw wasn't her. The real her, like an unwelcome child at a party, was left alone on the sidelines... ...Might as well get something to eat. When she was feeling down, Columbina always turned to the things she liked doing. Filling her stomach was just one of them, and the easiest to satisfy. "I—I'm really sorry, Lady Harbinger..." As she was leaving the restaurant, someone called out to her, trembling, and handed her a slip of paper. Columbina couldn't see it, but somehow remembered — this was part of a process that had to happen after eating. Different from how procedures were back with the Frostmoon Scions. The problem was, she still wasn't used to it. She knew it involved some ritual of "trade," but the few times she had done it, it was always with her two recently acquainted colleagues, Arlecchino and Sandrone. Or rather, they did it for her. Columbina didn't know what to do. During that moment, she felt a kind of fear and guilt radiating from the other person, so palpable she could sense it even with her eyes closed. It was her fault, and she felt both sorry and helpless. "I..." Columbina searched for unfamiliar words. "Alright, I've got this. You just stay out of it." A familiar voice appeared beside her. It was Sandrone. "Hmph. You don't even know how to apply for reimbursement, and you dare come out to eat by yourself? Ugh. You know what, I bet you don't even know how to pay either." The tone was impatient, but somehow reassuring. "The Fatui's financial rules sure are rigid... and complicated," she muttered, quickly filling out the slip and handing it to the trembling employee. "From now on, put her bill on my tab. It's all the same when it comes to reimbursement anyway," Sandrone said irritably to the employee.

"Sorry..." Columbina murmured to her colleague, with whom she had not been acquainted long. She knew she was being helped. "Huh? I didn't do this just to hear you apologize." Somehow, the other sounded even more annoyed. Why? "Hmm? You don't blame me?" Columbina asked. "Huh? Why? Isn't this just who you are?" came the exasperated reply. "Seriously, though, I don't get how someone like you even survives in this world..." No "You should be like this," no "You could do better"... only "This is who you are." Though Sandrone's tone was always impatient, there was a recognition in it — a silent acknowledgment that this was "who she really was." Columbina felt joy at being seen in this way. "...What are you smirking at?" Sandrone asked. Columbina shook her head. "Nothing. Let's go eat together next time, Sandrone," she said. "I like seeing you handle the 'reimbursements' for me." "...What?" It seemed her dear colleague would need some time to get used to how "she really was" all the same. On nights when the moon was full, Columbina liked to quietly leave the Silvermoon Hall and wander near the homes of the little animals. Sometimes it would be a tree hollow, at others a bird's nest. She would stand nearby, listening to the steady rhythm of their breaths while lifting her eyes to the moon above. It was as if, by doing so, she could imagine what nighttime on the moon might be like — quiet and peaceful. She hoped it was. On nights like these, she pieced together dreams of what a "home" might be. When she once again returned to Hiisi Island, she met a certain contemporary Moonchanter. Columbina had spent much time with the Frostmoon Scions, yet she had never once seen such beautiful, enormous antlers. "...Forgive my interruption," Canon, the goddess of the Frost Moon, interrupted. "I thought there were quite a few with antlers among the Frostmoon Scions."

Columbina explained that while it had been historically common, few were born with antlers today, and none boasted antlers as splendid as that Moonchanter's. "The bloodline inevitably grew diluted, I see..." The Frost Moon goddess sighed. "Sorry... Please continue, Columbina Hyposelenia." After meeting that Moonchanter, Columbina occasionally made surreptitious visits to her home as well. She discovered, however, that the moon's tides seemed to bring some restless pain to said Moonchanter. In those moments, Columbina would try to use her own power to soothe the tides surrounding the woman. Sometimes, she would find herself humming familiar melodies, instinctively — the lullaby that had once comforted her before her birth. "A lullaby from before your birth?" This time it was Aria, goddess of the Eternal Moon, who spoke up. Columbina explained the melodies she had heard before being born. The three goddesses shook their heads. They had no knowledge of this song. Columbina continued to tell them stories of the future world: From the flavors of offerings in that world, to the music in its opera houses... From a friend with a clockwork mechanism in her back, to a former angel who became her friend... Finally, she spoke of the Moon-Prayer Night. The three moon goddesses were deeply moved by the beauty of that evening — perhaps also because Columbina herself could not help but smile as she recounted it. "In our time, the gods of the heavens rarely had such profound connections with the world below," the goddess of the Frost Moon said. "Yes. Everyone was nice to me. We even played water-ball games together." "Unimaginable. It seems our era was far too conservative," the goddess of the Eternal Moon said, clearly astonished. "We even stuck little stickers on each other's faces." A few soft gasps of surprise came from the three goddesses.

"We also exchanged food, tasting the candy in each other's hands." The goddesses fell silent. Columbina felt glances tinted with envy pass between them. Long moments passed. Then Sonnet, goddess of the Iridescent Moon, finally breathed a sigh of amazement. "Wow..." The Frost Moon passed through the false sky and remained in Teyvat. Columbina Hyposelenia, too, was accepted by this world. Now, it was her turn to try to accept the world in return. The first thing she did was move aside the massive boulder blocking Silvermoon Hall's entrance. It had once been placed there to keep the Frostmoon Scions and the Fatui from finding her. Now, it no longer seemed necessary. Her friends in Nod-Krai often told her she was welcome to visit their homes. It was only right that she did the same for her friends, and for her "family." Home is freedom. There were no longer rules rejecting her existence. No places she was forbidden to go. No one coming to seize her... She could go wherever she wished, do whatever she pleased. Of course, learning to deal with others came with its share of stumbles. Once, while strolling through Nasha Town, she nearly fell for a malicious scam and was sharply scolded by Nefer, who had to save the day. Another time, while wandering freely through Nod-Krai, she accidentally entered a restricted area of Piramida and Illuga had to politely escort her out... Well, being scolded, too, was part of life among family. Columbina understood that now. And of course, so was learning to correct one's mistakes. Home is... Hehe, home can be many things, Columbina thought. It is found in the small details of everyday life — in all the fresh, unfamiliar things she has only just begun to notice and experience. And it is something that will remain with her, always, throughout her journey in this world.

Hiisi Island is an area located in Nod-Krai. It was first mentioned in the Song of the Welkin Moon event and is home to the Frostmoon Scions. According to Helka, there are relics on the island that appear to have similar designs as Secret Source technology, though all of them seem to be inactive or no longer working. After departing from the Fatui and her position as the Third of the Eleven Harbingers, Columbina is currently seeking refuge somewhere near Hiisi Island, prompting the Fatui to issue the "Palestar Edict" to retrieve her regardless of the cost. The Moon-Prayer Night, also known as Kuunrukous, is a festival in Nod-Krai held on the night when the moon is closest to Teyvat.

To Columbina, the world's "truth" is often revealed only when she closes her eyes. After sensing that the sky's great dome was nothing but a fabricated lie, she veiled her sight with gauze woven from moonlight. It was no inconvenience to her — if anything, the world perceived through kuuvahki felt clearer, more lucid than what the eyes could see. And should curiosity ever get the better of her, she could always steal a glance. After all, her eye mask had fine gaps in it. The stars may lie, but the tides of gravity do not. People may conceal their expressions, but the emotional currents rising from within their hearts cannot be hidden. Columbina waited, intending to remove this eye mask that shut out falsehood only after she returned to that true "home." Yet after becoming the Trilune Goddess and returning to Teyvat, she remembered the words Canon, the goddess of the Frost Moon, once spoke to her. Tentatively, she began opening her eyes in daily life, discovering the world anew. She discovered that the spring forests held so many colors, and that the winter snow could be so pure and luminous. That the spray cast up as waves struck the shore was never the same twice, and that the lights of a city at night shimmered like a brilliant, star-filled sky... She felt fortunate. Perhaps she should have opened her eyes sooner, she sometimes thought. But then again... perhaps it was her experiences up to now that had taught her to truly see the world's beauty. If she had opened her eyes earlier, would she have only seen the lies the world hides? Columbina wasn't sure. Such introspective questions would take time to answer. In the meantime, she decided to occasionally open her eyes and take in the beauty of this "home." Why not keep her eyes open all the time, then? "Hmm... I've just gotten used to it, I suppose. And also," Columbina rubbed her eyes, "keeping them open all the time is tiring. Is this... what they call 'eye strain'?"