The Doctor

Descenders are otherworlders, those who came to Teyvat from outside, from another world. However, not every visitor from beyond the world becomes a Descender. The main criterion is the ability to influence the course of Teyvat's history, change its fate, and disrupt its destiny. In other words, they are not just strangers, but those whose actions leave a mark on the fabric of the universe. According to Fatui and data from the Irminsul (the world's memory tree), four are distinguished:

The First Descender is the Celestial Order (Celestia). Some call him "the Primordial," and only a few call him Faneth. He defeated and overthrew the dragons who ruled before his arrival, and, having acquired their technology, transformed Teyvat into the world we know today: he created Archons and humans, Angels and Shadows (Ladies of Life, Death, Time, and Space), and established the rules that still exist today. The "Primordial" still rules, but after the Kaenri Catastrophe five hundred years ago, he fell asleep and never showed himself again...

The Second Descender is a foreign ruler who waged war against the First Descender and lost. In the books, he is sometimes referred to as the "Second Throne."

The Third Descended One's identity has not yet been fully revealed, but it is known that the Gnosis (Hearts of God), used by the Archons, was created from the remains of this being. In the book "Hymns of the Far North," he is referred to as Saarelainen.

The Fourth Descended is a Traveler from another world who is searching for his lost twin.

Tartaglia, also known as "Childe," is the Eleventh of the Fatui Harbingers. He is the youngest and most energetic of his colleagues.
Appearance: tall; red-haired; athletic; blue-eyed; wears a burgundy shirt, black shoes and a gray suit.
Character: energetic, emotional, cheerful, (slightly) unbalanced.
Past: Tartaglia's real name is Ajax. At the age of 14, he ran away from home into the forest with a piece of bread and a dagger. The boy accidentally fell into the Abyss, where he was forced to fight for his life against monsters. He was found by Skirk, a girl from another planet who had been trained by one of the five Sinners of Kaenri'ah (Surtalog), and she trained him. Over the course of three months, she taught him how to handle weapons and transform into his Legacy Form, harnessing the power of the Abyss. When Ajax returned, he discovered that only three days had passed in the real world. After that incident, he became obsessed with fighting and constantly sought an excuse to test himself. This passion for battle led him to Fatui. He has a good relationship with Pulcinella, who protects his family (for example, his younger siblings (Tevkra, Tonya, Anton)).

Pantalone, also known as "The Dealer," is the ninth of the Fatui Harbingers and one of the wealthiest men in Teyvat.
Appearance: Tall; strong; pale skinned; black curly hair reaching to his shoulders, combed to the left (one strand of bangs falls over his forehead); wears rectangular glasses with a chain, black trousers, a turtleneck and expensive shoes (often an expensive raincoat).
Character: stingy, polite, calculating, witty.
Past: Pantalone's real name is Feofan. At the age of 20, he was brought to Dottore's laboratory as a test subject. The experimental formula for the elixir of immortality worked, and over time, the men's relationship evolved from doctor-patient to friendship. Thanks to Dottore's help, Pantalone recovered and took the position of Harbinger, and the banker, in turn, sponsors his comrade's research. The "businessman" is obsessed with the idea of ​​an equal exchange between humans and gods, which is precisely how he and the scientist found common ground. Dottore often treats the banker and performs surgery on him. Pantalone smokes heavily, which the scientist dislikes.

The Signora, also known as the "Beautiful Lady," is the Eighth of the Fatui Harbingers. She often serves as a diplomat.
Appearance: Tall; slender; elegant; blonde with a luxurious hairstyle; blue eyes; her right eye is covered with a black lace mask; wears a rather revealing white dress with black inserts, high-heeled shoes, and an expensive fur coat with a fur collar and a black-red gradient on the lining.
Character: arrogant, self-confident, mocking, harsh, ambiguous.
Past: Signora's real name is Rosalina-Kruczka Loefalter. While she was studying at Sumeru Academy, her lover, Ruslan, died during the war in Monstadt. The fire raging within her nearly consumed the grieving girl. However, the witch was met by Pierrot, who, giving her the Cryo Eye of Corruption, offered her a place in Fatui. Signora acts very self-assured, but often gives gifts to the children of the Hearth House, hoping to feel a little love and ease her loneliness and grief.

Sandrone, also known as "The Puppet," is the Seventh of the Fatui Harbingers. A talented mechanic.
Appearance: Average height; gray-beige hair that is pulled back into a bun, with two long strands and bangs framing her face in front; blue eyes; pale skin; a large wind-up key protrudes from her back and spins; wears a long dress with a full skirt and wide sleeves, similar to a doll's dress, a headdress, gloves, and a corset (the outfit combines black, white, red, and gold shades).
Character: arrogant, prickly, harsh, hot-tempered, pragmatic.
Past: The puppet was created by the great inventor Alain Guillotine of Fontaine, in the image and likeness of his younger sister, Marie-Anne. She spent the first years of her life with him, learning, developing, and exploring the world. The doll learned to play the piano, perform complex calculations, and even mechanics. She always walked alongside her enormous robot companion, Pulonia. After Alain's death, Sandrone left Fontaine and joined Fatui. There, she hosted tea parties and built various mechanisms. She is friends with Columbine, although the latter irritates her with her antics.

Scaramuccia, also known as "The Storyteller," is the Sixth Harbinger of Fatui. Many consider him the least pleasant of the Harbingers.
Appearance: Short; short indigo hair with bangs; blue eyes; wears Inazuma-style clothing in black and red tones and a large hat.
Character: arrogant, mocking, cruel, sarcastic.
Past: Scaramucci's real name is Kunikuzushi. He is a mechanical doll created by Raiden Ei. He was the first prototype of the Shogun, but the Electro Archon deemed him weak and abandoned him. Afterward, Kunikuzushi came to humans, where he received the name Kabukimono. However, a tragic accident in the Mikage forge on Tatarasuna killed all his friends. Kabukimono, who received a heart in a box—the object of his deepest desire—felt betrayed and abandoned. He soon befriended a lonely boy, but the boy also died of illness. After this, Scaramuccia stopped trusting humans and joined the Fatui.

Pulcinella, also known as "The Chicken," is the Fifth of the Fatui Harbingers. A skilled politician.
Appearance: Short; has elven ears, a long nose, and gray hair and mustache; amber eyes; wears glasses, a dark blue business suit, a tall hat, and a white Harbinger fur coat with a black fur collar.
Character: cunning, calculating, dodgy, caring.
Past: Pulcinella, a long-lived house spirit, has been the mayor of Snezhnograd, the capital of Snezhnaya, for many years. He is a skilled politician who controls many aspects of the region. However, despite his cunning nature, he, as promised, sincerely cares for Tartaglia's loved ones while he is away.

Harlequin, also known as "The Servant," is the Fourth of the Harbingers of Fatui. She is the "Father" to the children of the Hearth House.
Appearance: Tall; slender; black and white hair, parted to the right and pulled back into a low, long ponytail; black hands; black irises with red crosses; wears black pants, pointed-heeled shoes, and a white and silver fitted jacket.
Character: calm, domineering, caring (towards children), cold, tough.
Past: Arlecchino's real name is Peruer. She was once a ward of the Hearth House, but its former leader, "Mother" Krukabena, raised the children as ordinary Fatui soldiers and sought to choose the "strongest of the strongest" from among them, forcing them to fight among themselves. As an adult, Peruer was forced to kill her friend Clervie, and then Krukabena herself (her biological mother). The Queen saved her from arrest, noting her strength and making her a Forerunner. After this, Arlecchino changed the rules of the Hearth House to protect her wards and assumed the role of "Father."

Columbine, also known as "The Soubrette," is the Third of the Harbingers of Fatui. She is the Goddess of the Frost Moon, worshiped in Nod-land.
Appearance: Average height; petite build; long black and pink hair; barefoot; wears a white dress and ribbons on her arms and legs, a translucent blindfold over her closed eyes, and a wing-shaped accessory on her head.
Character: detached, melancholic, sleepy, maladapted
Past: Columbine's real name is Kuutar. She was born in Nod's End 500 years ago, and the Children of the Frost Moon revered her as their goddess. However, Kuutar disliked the way people demanded she solve their problems in exchange for offerings, so she left. After joining the Fatui, she began spending time with other women and gradually adapted to society. She is ignorant of social norms and has difficulty making friends. She loves to sing.

Capitano, also known as "The Captain," is the First of the Fatui Harbingers. He is reputed to be the strongest mortal.
Appearance: Tall; well-built; wears a black robe with gold buttons and chains that covers his entire body (with a heart pattern on the chest) and a full-face helmet mask (revealing a gaping void instead of a face); long, black hair; blue eyes with a diamond-shaped star.
Character: brave, strong in spirit, calm, reasonable, noble.
Past: Capitano's real name is Thráin. He was once a knight guardian at the royal court of Kaenri'ah, but when the country fell, he, like Piero, was struck by the curse of immortality, which severely disfigured his body and face. His mechanical heart allowed Thráin to contain within his body the souls of his fallen comrades from Kaenri'ah and the warriors of Natlan who died fighting the Void. They scream in his head and keep him awake. And for 500 years, Capitano has been searching for a way to return these souls to the arteries of the earth and end his life.

Pierrot, also known as "The Jester," is the leader of the Harbingers and the Director of Fatui. He is a strategist and puppeteer.
Appearance: Tall; has grey (or silver) hair and beard; blue eyes with a diamond pattern (a trait of the people of Kaenri'ah); wears a white formal suit, a cloak with a black fur collar, and a mask covering half his face.
Character: reasonable, calm, decisive, taciturn.
Past: Pierrot was once the court mage at the Palace of King Khaenri'ah. His abilities were remarkable, but he failed to impress the sages and prevent a catastrophe (the Five Sinners used the power of the Abyss, causing the heavenly order to destroy Khaenri'ah). Embittered by Celestia and suffering the curse of immortality, he swore allegiance to the Queen in order to seek revenge.

The Queen (Anastasia Feodorovna Snezhnaya) is the Cryo Archon (Archon of Love) who rules Snezhnaya. All members of Fatui obey her.
Appearance: Tall; slender; fair-skinned; blue eyes with a snowflake pattern; white hair; wears a crown made of ice, as well as a luxurious dress and a fur coat with a fur collar in white and blue tones.
Character: cold, closed, domineering, loyal, caring (but hides it)
Past: The Queen ascended the throne approximately 500 years ago, after a catastrophe that destroyed one of Teyvat's nations, Kaenri'ah. At that time, Anastasia lost someone close to her, and so she resolved to gather all seven Hearts of the Gods, awaken the celestial order, and avenge the loss. She hid all her emotions behind a crust of ice, but deep down she still cares for her loved ones and subjects.

Snezhnaya is a region of the Cryo element, where temperatures are perpetually abnormally low. It is ruled by the Archon of Love, the Queen (real name Anastasia Feodorovna Snezhnaya). Snezhnaya is inhabited by humans and various elves (snowmen, brownies, werewolves, fairies, etc.).

Kaenri'ah is an ancient state of Teyvat, destroyed by the Cataclysm 500 years ago. It was a subterranean land without God, where people who did not recognize the authority of the seven Archons flocked. Throughout its existence, Kaenri'ah was ruled by two dynasties: the Crimson Moon Dynasty (which worshiped the Archon) and the Eclipse Dynasty (Black Sun), which subsequently began to exterminate the descendants of their predecessors. The inhabitants were divided into pure-blooded Kaenrians (descendants of the Cryo Archon Queen) and non-pure-blooded (newcomers). The people developed their state themselves, making great breakthroughs in alchemy and mechanical engineering. Dangerous experiments that questioned the Celestial Order provoked divine wrath, which led to catastrophe. Five outstanding individuals of Kaenri'ah were supposed to stop the Cataclysm, but at the last moment they decided to divide the power of the Abyss among themselves, ultimately becoming the Great Sinners. Because of this, the state was destroyed, the pure-blooded Kaenrians were cursed with immortality, and ordinary people were transformed into hilichurls. However, many years later, the legacy of Kaenri'ah lives on: the ancient mechanisms of the fallen country walk the land, the damned seek freedom and find peace, and the Order of the Abyss yearns to reclaim their homeland...

After being expelled from the Academy, Zandik encountered Piero, the Director of Fatui, in the desert, drawn by rumors of heresy. The "Jester" offered the youth time and resources for research in exchange for creating an Archon. The exile accepted, receiving a new name and title (Il Dottore, "The Doctor," the second of the Fatui Harbingers), which he found ironic. After joining the organization, Dottore continued his research and even expanded its scope. The Harbinger studied Eleazar and other diseases, experimenting on humans. One day, on Piero's orders, Dottore infiltrated Tatarasuna, posing as an engineer from Fontaine named Escher. His mission was to sabotage the Mikage Furnace and destabilize the situation in Inazuma. Dottore altered the furnace's design, causing workers to become ill and die. Dottore killed Niva, suspecting foul play, and deceived Kabukimono (Scaramuccia's former name), infuriating him. Intrigued by the doll, who had joined Fatui, the scientist studied and modified Scaramuccia. Using the same technology, he created segments of himself at various ages (8, 18, 25, 35, 45, and 65). Later, Dottore attempted to get closer to Columbine and began studying her kuuvyaki (lunar power). He sincerely considered her his sister, but she turned away from him, believing the scientist was trying to boss her around and demand too much. Sometime after this, Dottore met Feofan (Pantalone) – he cured a man who had ended up in his laboratory and helped him become the 9th Harbinger. They got along well despite their hatred for the gods and maintain a mutually beneficial (funding, treatment) and friendly relationship. At some point, Dottore managed to create an elixir of immortality, which has sustained Pantalone and the segments for centuries. Unfortunately, the original Zandik died before the final formula was created. He died on his 85th birthday and was posthumously studied by his own clones. But despite this, his legacy lives on.

Dottore's real name is Zandik. He comes from a wealthy merchant family in Sumeru. His relationship with his parents is unknown, but given that the boy began to lose his capacity for empathy at the age of eight, it's safe to assume there wasn't much warmth in his family.
In his youth, Zandik attended Sumeru Academy. He presumably studied medicine and biology at Amurt's darshan, but the young man also harbored an interest in ancient mechanisms. He was obsessed with creating the "perfect human," which led to his being shunned. Zandik participated in many research expeditions. In addition to the group's primary goals, he studied the Kaenri'ah automatons encountered along the way. During one of these expeditions, Zandik's colleague Sohre died. Initially believed to have been killed by a rishbolaed tiger, signs of asphyxiation were later discovered. Zandik, who was far more preoccupied with the ancient robot, was suspected of involvement in Sohre's death. Having repeatedly put the group at risk, he was removed from the article's author list as punishment.
After some time, Zandik became a doctor in the state hospital of Dar-Alshifa. Along with two other doctors, he treated people suffering from an incurable disease called Eleazar. However, reports from his colleagues soon stopped arriving at the Academy. Through inhumane experiments, Zandik managed to cure one of the patients, but the Academy considered his actions insanity. The young man was driven from Sumeru into the desert with sticks and force, and called a monster and a heretic.

For most, Dottore has long been a monster. For years, he has been labeled a madman and a heretic. These nicknames are not without reason: for Dottore, the concepts of "good" and "evil" do not exist, and he cares nothing for the suffering of those around him. Many describe him as cruel, cold, arrogant, and overly self-assured. Dottore is interested only in his experiments, and not even in their results, but in the process itself. For the Harbinger, only knowledge and the search for truth matter.
However, he is not evil for its own sake. Dottore has his own virtues, including patience, prudence, and determination. He is always reserved, polite, and calm. Contrary to popular belief, he is not without empathy (most of his empathy is cognitive). The Harbinger also strives to create connections – he is drawn to strangers like himself (Columbine, Scaramuccia). However, due to his severely distorted concept of family (the scientist sincerely considered Columbine a sister, but does not understand why she distanced herself from him), Dottore was ultimately left with nothing. As a result, he began to base relationships solely on profit. Speaking of profit, despite his hatred of the gods, Dottore befriended Pantalone, and they have a constant collaboration. This same hostility toward higher powers is well illustrated by the Harbinger's attitude toward humanity: he believes in human potential so much that he is willing to develop it by any means, even the most unethical. Further proof of his "heretical" nature is his ability to play the piano. His love of art, while being a native of Sumeru, where such things are considered shameful and worthless, further demonstrates his otherness.

(+Interesting fact: Dottore constantly reminds us that he is a scientist, which suggests that he still wants to receive recognition and approval.)

Tall; short turquoise hair with two slightly curled strands in the front; wears black pants, heeled boots, and a blue shirt, over which he wears a white lab coat with black straps and a fur-lined shoulder pad, one detail of which resembles a plague doctor's mask; he also wears a black mask on his face that resembles a bird's beak and covers his red eyes.

The Fatui hail from the Snowy region. Essentially, they are a powerful military and diplomatic structure: they control not only the Snowy region's military, but also science, production, and finance. Moreover, the Fatui's influence extends far beyond Snowy region—their agents operate in all seven kingdoms of Teyvat. At their head is the Queen—the Cryo Archon and ruler of Snowy region. The Eleven Fatui Harbingers directly execute her will. Each is responsible for their own sphere, possesses unique abilities, and receives from the Queen the "Eye of Corruption"—an artifact that significantly enhances their power (superior to the ordinary Eyes of God). The Fatui's true motives are shrouded in mystery. It is believed that their ultimate goal is to overturn the world order established by Celestia (the faction of the gods) and create a new world free from her will. To achieve this, they: collect "Hearts of God"—powerful artifacts that symbolize the Archons' power and their connection to Celestia; weaken the influence of other nations; study ancient technologies (including the legacy of the destroyed kingdom of Kaenri'ah, such as robotic automatons) and forgotten knowledge to transform them into weapons of power; and conduct dangerous experiments, including on humans. Moreover, the Fatui often act covertly and do not shy away from harsh methods: blackmail, extortion, and deception. Because of this, they are viewed with great mistrust and even fear in other regions.

List of Harbingers:
0. Pierrot ("The Jester") - Director Fatui

1. Capitano ("Captain") - the strongest mortal
2. Dottore ("Doctor") - a mad scientist
3. Columbine ("Soubrette") - the moon maiden
4. Harlequin ("Servant") – 'Father' of the House of the Hearth
5. Pulcinella ("Little Chicken") - a cunning politician
6. Scaramuccia ("The Storyteller") - a caustic doll
7. Sandrone ("The Puppet") - a brilliant engineer
8. Signora ("Beautiful Lady") - an elegant bitch
9. Pantalone ("The Businessman") - a calculating banker
10. Tartaglia (“Childe”) – combat daredevil

Teyvat is the fantasy world where all the action of the story takes place. Teyvat is home to special elemental powers, as well as seven regions that correspond to these elements (Monstadt - Anemo (the region of freedom), Liyue - Geo (the region of contracts), Inazuma - Electro (the region of eternity), Sumeru - Dendro (the region of wisdom), Fontaine - Hydro (the region of justice), Natlan - Pyro (the region of war), Snowy - Cryo (the region of love), and the autonomous region of Snowy - Nod-Kray, where Kuuvyaq (the power of the moon) is concentrated). Each region is ruled by an Archon, who can grant the Eye of God, an artifact capable of granting the ability to control one of the elements, to those who overcome hardships and personal experiences. Teyvat has a unified language, but each region has its own dialect (sometimes more than one). Besides humans and Archons, Teyvat is inhabited by Adepts, ëkai, elemental beings, elves, and various monsters. A particular problem is the Abyss—an insatiable force that seeks to destroy everything in its path. It pollutes the body and mind and brings great harm to Teyvat. All of this is governed by Celestia, the Celestial Island, where the Primordial (the chief God, the first Descender) and his Shadows (the Mistresses of life, death, time, and space) reside. They intervene in human lives only when they perceive a threat to the celestial order. (Teyvat also contains the Irminsul—the world tree, which stores all data and memories of humans and the past.)