𑣲⋆ 𝓣artaglia 𖹭.ᐟ

Tartaglia, also known by his alias "Nobile," and whose real name is "Ajax," is the eleventh of the Eleven Heralds of the Fatui. Following danger wherever he goes, Tartaglia is always eager for a challenge, making him extremely dangerous despite being the youngest member.
Tartaglia comes from a large family, with an ambiguous number of older siblings (probably two older brothers and at least one older sister) and three younger siblings: Tonia, Anthon, and Teucer, with Teucer being the youngest. In his official English character introduction, Tonia boasts that he can cook and clean, and is "the best big brother ever!"
⋮ ⌗ ┆Tartaglia's weakness with bows and his preference for melee weapons may be a reference to Ajax's mythological strength with spears.
Tartaglia's melee fighting stance shares similarities with the Hydro abilities of an Abyss Emissary; both form twin blades made of raw Hydro element and make similar quick, wide slashes as they advance toward an enemy. Given the time he spent learning the ways of fighting in the Abyss, it's possible that he or Skirk modeled their fighting abilities after the Emissaries, if not directly emulating them.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Tartaglia is the only bowman who holds his bow in his right hand and draws with his left on the "character" screen, indicating that he might be left-handed.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Tartaglia possesses "the thousand-yard gaze".

Tartaglia (also known as Childe or Nobile) is a character from Genshin Impact whose personality stands out for being complex, dual, and unpredictable.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Lover of battle and chaos
• Pure adrenaline: Lives for the thrill of fighting, risk, and conflict. Dangerous situations generate euphoria.
• Thirsty Warrior: After falling into the Abyss in his youth, he transformed into a lethal fighter who constantly seeks to become stronger regardless of the method.
• Pride and honor: He is arrogant due to his enormous power, but he is extremely true to his word and fulfills every promise or challenge he accepts.
⋮ ⌗ ┆His family and protective side
• Love for his family: Despite his bloodthirsty side, he is extremely affectionate, protective, and devoted to his family.
• Older brother: He maintains a very close bond with his younger brothers (especially with Teucer), from whom he hides his true life as a member of the Fatui.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Duality within the Fatui
• The eleventh Herald: He is the youngest member of the Eleven Heralds of the Fatui.
• Distrust of deception: Although he loyally serves the Tsaritsa, he despises methods based on betrayals, lies, or political machinations, preferring direct confrontation.
• Approachable appearance: Unlike other more discreet or obscure heralds, he is extroverted, ostentatious, and enjoys participating in public events.
⋮ ⌗ ┆A magnet for trouble (and money)
• Danger Seeker: Not only does he enjoy battle, but he gets deeply bored when things are calm. His favorite pastime is seeking out powerful monsters or getting into risky situations just to see if he can survive.
• Extravagant and generous: He likes to spend money without a second thought. He is famous for paying other people's bills (as he did for Zhongli in Liyue) and financing entire banquets just for fun or to gain people's trust.

• Unfiltered: He is extremely direct and honest about what he thinks. He is not interested in high society manners or diplomacy; if he likes or dislikes someone, he will know immediately.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Relationship with the other Heralds
• The Lone Wolf: Although loyal to the Tsaritsa, he is viewed with suspicion and distrust by the other Fatui Heralds. His impulsive personality and desire for direct confrontation clash with the espionage, manipulation, and conspiracy tactics preferred by the other members.
• The organization's "weapon": The Fatui usually send him away from Snezhnaya, often on missions where brute force is required or where he will cause the least possible political damage, as they know that Tartaglia is prone to creating chaos.
⋮ ⌗ ┆His greatest weakness: The innocence of his family
• The myth of the "Toy Salesman": To protect the childhood of his younger siblings (Tonia, Anthon, and Teucer), he makes them believe that he travels the world selling toys for the Snezhnaya Toy Institute. He is willing to humiliate himself, lie, and risk his life to maintain this lie and prevent them from discovering that he is a murderer.
• Fear of corruption: Deep down, Tartaglia fears that the Abyss or his role as Herald will end up tainting or corrupting the purity of his home. His family is his anchor to humanity.
⋮ ⌗ ┆The conflict of his Vision and his Deception
• Pride in his Hydro Vision: He prefers to use his traditional Hydro Vision because he believes it requires true combat skill.
• The Price of Delusion: When he activates his Delusion (Electro) and his Legacy of Evil, his personality becomes much colder, more ruthless, and bloodthirsty. He knows this transformation physically destroys his body, but he is willing to pay the price if the battle demands it.

⋮ ⌗ ┆In the commedia dell'arte, Tartaglia is a common character; unlike other common characters, his role in the story usually varies, but he is distinguished by his clairvoyance and stuttering.
The alias given to him in Chapter I, Act I is inconsistently translated in different language versions. Because Tartaglia is his actual title and not his alias, languages ​​that used comedic names as aliases for the other Heralds had to use a different title for him.
⋮ ⌗ ┆His English alias, "Childe," is a direct translation of his Chinese alias. Childe is an archaic English word that refers to the son of a nobleman who has not yet been knighted.
⋮ ⌗ ┆In Chinese, he introduces himself as "Nobile" (公子, Gōngzǐ, literally "young nobleman"). Commedia dell'arte names are always translated into Chinese when used as aliases, so there is no overlap between his alias and his Italian comedy name.
⋮ ⌗ ┆In Japanese, he introduces himself as Tartaglia before telling the Traveler to call him "Nobile" (公子, Koushi, literally "young nobleman"). While his name appears as Tartaglia in his dialogue boxes, all other characters call him "Nobile." As in Chinese, media names are always translated into Japanese when used as aliases.
⋮ ⌗ ┆In Spanish, the texts mostly refer to him as Nobile, although in the audio they refer to him as Tartaglia.
⋮ ⌗ ┆In particular, the French translation used Tartaglia for his alias.
⋮ ⌗ ┆In German, his name was translated as "Graf", which means count.
Tartaglia's birth name, Ajax, is derived from the Greek mythological figure Ajax the Great, a warrior who fought in the Trojan War, known as a tough and strong spearman. Teucer was Ajax the Great's younger half-brother and an archer who fought alongside him.

⋮ ⌗ ┆The story of Tartaglia (whose real name is Ajax and is also known as Childe or Nobile) tells how an ordinary boy from Snezhnaya became the eleventh of the Fatui Inheritors or Heralds in the Genshin Impact universe.

⋮ ⌗ ┆Childhood and Beginnings
Origin: He was born in a small coastal village in Snezhnaya, where his hobby was ice fishing with his father.
The name Ajax: His father named him after a mythological hero. As a child, he was quiet and timid, but he dreamed of the adventures he was told about.

⋮ ⌗ ┆His Fall into the Abyss
The accident: At the age of 14, after running away from home in search of adventure, he accidentally fell into a dark and deep abyss.
The training: In that place, an ancient and hostile world, he met a mysterious immortal warrior named Skirk, who trained him relentlessly for three months (which was equivalent to only three days in the outside world).

⋮ ⌗ ┆The transformation: He learned to master all weapons and mortal combat, but returned transformed into a cold, confident, chaotic warrior with an insatiable thirst for fights.

⋮ ⌗ ┆Entry to the Fatui
The recruitment: Noticing his new and dangerous reckless personality, his father handed him over to the Fatui so that the army could discipline his temper.

Rise: Ajax effortlessly defeated all the soldiers, which caught the attention of Pulcinella, who officially recruited him for the organization.

Tartaglia's title: Because of his extraordinary skills and lethality, he quickly rose to become the youngest of the Eleven Heralds of the Fatui, adopting the alias of Tartaglia and swearing loyalty to the Tsarina (Tsaritsa).

Family and Siblings
• Teucer, Tonia, and Anthon: Tartaglia is a very protective and loving older brother. He hides his true identity as the Herald of the Fatui to prevent his family from being drawn into Snezhnaya's dark side. Teucer appears in his legendary quest.
• His father: He was the one who took him ice fishing when he was little. Seeing his rebellious and impulsive nature, he decided to send him to the Fatui to temper him.
Mentors and Allies
• Skirk: The mysterious warrior of the Abyss who found Ajax as a child and taught him to master mortal combat.
• Pulcinella: The Herald who recognized his combat potential and recruited him. He currently oversees and cares for Tartaglia's family in Snezhnaya, which also serves as a way to keep him tied to the organization.
• The Traveler: Their relationship is ambiguous and based on mutual respect. Although they faced each other in a fight to the death in Liyue, in subsequent events they have demonstrated camaraderie and cooperation.

⋮ ⌗ ┆Within the organization, his relationships with the rest of the Heralds are quite distant, competitive, and mutually contemptuous, due to the enormous difference in their methods and personalities.

⋮ ⌗ ┆Signora (8th Herald - Deceased) Forced tolerance. They worked together in Liyue, but Signora kept him under the radar regarding her dealings with Zhongli. Although Tartaglia didn't get along with her, he attended her funeral out of sheer respect for her rank.

Heraldo Fatui Type of Relationship / Tartaglia's Opinion

⋮ ⌗ ┆The Tsarina (Arconte Cryo) Absolute loyalty. Tartaglia is completely devoted to her. He sees her not only as his political leader, but as a true warrior with a cold but pure gaze, for whom he swore to conquer the world.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Pulcinella (5th Herald) Appreciation and suspicion. Pulcinella is the mayor who recruited him for the Fatui and looks after Tartaglia's family while he is away. Although Tartaglia is deeply grateful to him and sees him as a mentor, he subtly recognizes that Pulcinella's intentions may have a calculating motive.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Capitano (1st Herald) Utmost admiration. Tartaglia respects him immensely for his absolute honor on the battlefield and his colossal strength. His greatest dream is to prove his worth to him and challenge him to single combat.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Scaramouche / Globetrotter (Ex-6th Herald) Mutual contempt. Tartaglia traveled throughout Inazuma searching for him after his betrayal. In his voice lines, he expresses that he never liked Scaramouche because of his arrogant personality and his tendency to backstab.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Dottore (2nd Herald) Total rejection. Valuing honor and physical combat, Tartaglia deeply abhors Dottore's inhumane experiments and scientific machinations.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Columbina (3rd Herald) Discomfort and caution. She is one of the few beings that Tartaglia fears or prefers to avoid. He notices that "something doesn't add up" with her and that his warrior instinct warns him that staying near her is extremely dangerous.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Arlecchino (4th Herald) Distrust. Tartaglia believes she is insane and that, if she could profit by betraying the Tsarina herself, she would do so without hesitation. He dislikes her calculating aura intensely.
⋮ ⌗ ┆Pantalone (9th Herald) Useful indifference. Since Pantalone finances the Fatui's operations, Tartaglia simply sees him as the money man. He does not share his obsession with economic control of Teyvat.

The Eleven Heralds of the Fatui are the Fatui's chief executives and the Tsarina's lieutenants, granted absolute authority. Their abilities have also been enhanced by the Deceptions bestowed upon them by the Tsarina, making them far more powerful than ordinary Primordial Archons. Each Herald leads their own division within the Fatui. Currently, the Heralds' collective mission is to acquire the other six Gnosis. The Eleven Heralds are the most powerful and highest-ranking members of the Fatui, and are also all wealthy and politically influential members of Snezhnaya society. According to Ekaterina, the amount of money Nobile has amassed in the Northern Kingdom Bank is "mind-boggling," while Goth tells the Traveler that Pantalone, the wealthiest of them all, rented the entire Grand Goth Hotel in Mondstadt indefinitely for the Fatui's personal use and paid in advance. Due to Nobile's status as a Herald, the Fatui diplomats dealing with the aftermath of his summoning to Osial were unable to resolve the situation by handing him over to the Seven Stars of Liyue; instead, the Northern Kingdom Bank had to pay compensation. Upon becoming a Herald, a person receives a new name and codename. These can be inherited from their previous holder. They are also assigned a rank number, which is based on both the individual's power and their overall contribution to the Tsarina's cause compared to other members. The highest-ranking Heralds, up to number 3 (Colombina), possess powers that can rival those of the gods. Heralds can also participate in a "wild" and "frenzied" banquet, to which Pierotto can personally invite potential recruits. Further information about this banquet is unknown, but it may have something to do with the ranking of the Heralds.

The Heralds have disparate methodologies and motivations, leading to frequent internal disputes and a lack of mutual respect or trust among several of their members. For example, during Signora's funeral, Pulcinella announced that work would stop for only half a day to mourn her loss, a decision that drew ridicule from Pantalone. Arlecchino chastised both Heralds by implying that they were cowards compared to Signora, prompting Nobile and Sandrone to comment on the bickering. Capitano did not comment on the squabbles, but he did not speak well of Signora either, saying that "[her] methods stained her honor." Pierotto eventually ended their banter by telling them to stop their "foolish theatrics." After being abandoned in Sumeru by Dottore, Scaramuccia stated that the Heralds often use each other for their own purposes and are more than willing to get rid of anyone deemed to have lost their value.

Most rank-and-file Fatui respect their Herald in command, and several Fatui who were direct subordinates of a Herald have expressed a deep attachment to their Heralds to the point of taking matters into their own hands to curry favor, act in what they believe to be their Herald's best interests, or seek revenge if their Herald were killed. Those who were loyal to a Herald who was replaced may also continue to pursue the replaced Herald's goals.

The 11 Fatui Heralds are the highest-ranking leaders of the Snezhnaya military organization in the game Genshin Impact.
They are under the direct orders of the Tsarina (the Archon Cryo) and their code names are inspired by the Italian Commedia dell'arte. The leader and supreme director of the organization is Pierro (The Jester), who does not count as one of the 11 numbered positions.

List of the 11 Heralds by Rank

⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 1: Capitano (The Captain)
⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 2: Dottore (The Doctor)
⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 3: Colombina (The Damsel)
⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 4: Arlecchino (La Sota / Arlequino)
⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 5: Pulcinella (The Rooster)
⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 6: Scaramouche (The Balladeer / Kunikuzushi)
⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 7: Sandrone (The Puppet)
⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 8: La Signora (The Lady)
⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 9: Pantalone (The Haggler)
⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 10: Unknown (Not yet officially revealed in the story)
⋮ ⌗ ┆Rank 11: Tartaglia (The Nobile)

The titles of the Heralds come from the usual characters of the Commedia dell'Arte, a type of Italian theater that uses masks to designate the role of the character in the story.
"Pierotto" ("The Madman") is a sad clown, who yearns for the love of Colombina, who often breaks his heart and abandons him for Harlequin.
"Dottore" ("The Doctor") is usually extremely wealthy and pompous, and he loves the sound of his own voice. In the Commedia dell'Arte, he often tries to interfere with the Innamorati ("The Lovers"). He is also closely associated with Pantalone.
"Colombina" ("Little Dove") is a maid who is often the "only functioning intellect on stage," as she does everything she can to reunite the Innamorati.
"Pulcinella" ("Rooster") is an egocentric who manipulates others to get what he wants, always siding with the winner and fearing nothing.
"Scaramuccia" ("Little Skirmisher") is usually an assortment of different villainous traits, but mainly he is unscrupulous and unreliable, with a penchant for scheming, which leads him into difficult situations.
"Sandrone" ("Peasant") is a rude but intelligent and cunning peasant. He is considered the spokesperson for a humble, mistreated, perpetually hungry people who always resort to tricks to make ends meet.
"Signora" ("The Lady") is usually tough, beautiful, and calculating; she is also proud and enjoys mocking others. She often manipulates Pantalone's wealth for her own purposes.
"Pantalone" ("Merchant") is greedy and uses his high social standing to boss others around and interfere in their business dealings. He is often the father of one of the Innamorati and tries to keep the two lovers apart.
"Tartaglia" ("Stutterer") speaks with a stutter. He usually represents the lower working class, but in some depictions he is upper-middle class. He typically plays a comic role in the story with his clumsiness and stutter.

"Capitano" ("The Captain") is a braggart who spins tall tales about himself, and only manages to convince people who know nothing about him. He is cowardly, greedy, and opportunistic, with little loyalty to any side.
"Arlecchino" ("Harlequin") is a cunning servant, who often acts to frustrate his master's plans and pursues his own love interest, Columbina, with wit and inventiveness, often competing with the more stern and melancholic Pierotto.
Scaramuccia uses the Italian name and Pierotto uses the French name, which are originally Scaramouche in French and Pedrolino in Italian respectively.
In Chinese and Japanese, the Heralds' codenames are translations of the name of the Comédie Italienne, while their Italian name is their real name among the Heralds. In English and other language versions, their codenames and real names have been used fairly interchangeably, though usage has become more standardized since the release of Masks of a Winter's Night.

⋮ ⌗ ┆Although Capitano's life force merged with that of the Lady of the Night, the Tsarina decided to retain her rank within the Heralds, according to the dialogue between Mikhail and Lyudmila after completing Chapter V Act V - Incandescent Ode of Resurrection.
⋮ ⌗ ┆ While it has not been explicitly stated that Zandik is Dottore's original name, attempting to enter "Zandik" during the Wanderer's name-changing process in Genesis Transposition will trigger the Wanderer's reaction to names associated with the other Fatui Heralds, and the only Herald Zandik can be is Dottore.