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An interesting mix: it combines elements reminiscent of Indian culture (lotus-shaped domes, floral patterns) with motifs typical of Arabic and ancient Egyptian architecture. At the same time, the design also features bionic solutions: the structures are seamlessly integrated into the structure of the wood.

Sumeru Academy. The main base. At its very center is Daena's House, a massive library.
The Surastkhan Sanctuary. A palace at the very top of a tree, home to Dendro Archon Kusanali.
The Grand Bazaar is a bustling space filled with vendors selling handicrafts.
Treasure Street. One of the busiest streets in the city.
Bimarstan. A hospital run by the Academy that provides free medical care to residents.
Zubair Theatre
Lambada Tavern is the main restaurant in the city.

One of the seven regions of Teyvat in Genshin Impact, it has a really vibrant and conflicting atmosphere!
Sumeru is called the land of wisdom. Dendro Archon, the Lesser Sovereign Kusanali, is worshipped here. However, the region is effectively governed by the Sumeru Academy, which combines the functions of a major academic center and a government body.
The region's landscape is incredibly diverse, ranging from lush tropical forests (inspired by Indian culture, particularly the early Mughal Empire and jungles like the Sundarbans) to vast deserts (with hints of the Middle East, including ancient Egyptian culture—for example, in the story of King Deshret). The city itself is often called the "City of Wisdom." Situated in a forested area (the Avidya forests) and built directly atop a gigantic Divine Tree, the city's unusual location gives it a multi-layered structure: the various "floors" and districts are seemingly embedded within the tree's trunk and branches.

A girl with a difficult life, and this has greatly affected her personality. At the beginning of the story, she is withdrawn, wary, and even a little prickly: she's used to mistrusting people and keeping her distance, because trust has too often previously turned into pain. She's easily embarrassed, often nervous, and tries to avoid drawing unnecessary attention to herself.
She is easily embarrassed, often worries, and tries not to draw unnecessary attention to herself.

At the same time, Kollei is full of genuine kindness and a desire to help. Gradually, around kind and patient people (like Tignari and Saino), she learns to open up, trust, and accept support. She has a strong sense of responsibility—she strives hard to be helpful and not let down those who have believed in her. Another important trait is perseverance: even when things are scary or difficult, Kollei doesn't give up and keeps moving forward.
A short, delicate girl, she appears quite youthful. She has short, light-green hair, styled somewhat casually, and soft features. Her eyes are large, a warm amber hue, and her gaze often seems slightly wary, yet very lively.
Her outfit combines practicality with elements that reference her complex history and connection to the forest. The base of the costume is dark green and beige tones, reminiscent of nature and camouflage.
Kollei is closely connected to the tragic experiments conducted on children as part of the Sumeru Academy's twisted research. As a child, she was subjected to cruel experiments involving the Archons' power and unstable energies—which is why her body and history bear traces of this trauma, and her dark collar conceals the effects of the experiments.

Saino has a unique sense of humor—dry, almost unnoticeable—and he often teases Colley and Tignari, but without malice. There's also an unexpected side to his character: he's a fan of the card game "Sacred Summoning of the Seven" and even writes manuals for it—a detail that underscores the fact that behind the image of the impeccable general lies a man with his own interests.
A tall young man with an athletic build. His skin is noticeably dark, and his features are stern and expressive. His hair is long and dark purple, styled in striking strands, as if frozen in motion. His eyes are bright red, with a piercing gaze. His attire combines elements of ceremonial and combat attire: massive golden pauldrons cover his shoulders, and details reminiscent of ritual plates adorn his chest. The clothing is crafted in sandy beige, gold, and purple tones, evoking desert aesthetics and ancient Egyptian motifs. His back and arms are decorated with distinctive patterns and tattoos, emphasizing his status and connection to rituals. High boots, belts, and details resembling amulets or seals complete the look.
Saino holds the position of Mahamatra General—the head of the unit responsible for oversight and discipline at Sumeru Academy. His job is to prevent dangerous research, supervise mages and scientists, and ensure that knowledge is not misused. He's more than just an enforcer: his decisions are based on a set of rules and procedures, and he himself strictly adheres to these standards.

He likes to tease Tignari and sometimes even touch his ears or tail, but this is rare because Tignari, of course, doesn't allow this to happen.

Tignari is a sincere and kindhearted man. He is also quite reserved, preferring the secluded life deep in the Avidya forest to the bustling life at Sumeru Academy. Despite his keen intellect and deep knowledge of botany (he graduated from Amurtu), he is not above teaching others, even those who struggle with the subject. Another trait: Tignari is very attentive to detail and loves observing nature. As a child, his mother gave him a magnifying glass, and he used it to study the veins on leaves, the pollen on butterfly wings, and the tracks of snakes in the forest—it was these observations that helped him get accepted to Amurtu.
He's of medium height with fair skin. He has short dark green hair with light green streaks that fall just below his chin. His eyes range in color from brown to green. He also has fox-like features: large, pointed ears and a bushy tail in two shades of dark green.
The outfit combines dark blue, yellow, red, and green tones. The outfit is quite complex: a cropped sweatshirt with a black drawstring and yellow trim, a large yellow flower on the right side, and a silver badge with a green tassel on the left. The left sleeve is short, decorated with a green leaf, while the right sleeve is long. A long piece of pleated white fabric with a colorful pattern extends from the right side of the sweatshirt.
On her wrists are large black cuffs, gold trinkets, and black and orange gloves. Underneath the hoodie is a long white tunic with a thick purple belt, to which are attached blue and purple strings and other trifles. Hanging from the belt is Dendro's Eye of God.
Tignari also wears black ankle-length trousers, a dark blue and red pleated coat, and white and blue lace-up boots with green stripes. He also has a green half-cloak, which is attached to a large gold trinket on his back.
Tignari serves as a forest guardian in the Avidya forest, protecting its ecosystem and studying plants and animals.
Saino mostly calls him Nari
Only once in all this time did Tignari laugh at one of Saino's jokes.