Tartaglia (Nobile, Ajax)

Tartaglia, also known by his alias "Nobile", and whose real name is "Ajax" is a playable character in Genshin Impact. Tartaglia has short, choppy orange hair and lackluster blue eyes. He wears a detached red Fatui mask on the side of his head and a beaded earring with a red crystal in his left ear.

He wears a gray jacket with dark red and light gray accents, gray pants, and black boots and gloves. His jacket is left unbuttoned at the end to reveal a belt, to which his Hydro Vision is attached, and he wears short gloves that leave his wrist exposed. Instead, they are held up with buttons, with the outer edge decorated with a black symbol. He also wears a red banner across his chest and over his left shoulder, which is infused with a faint Hydro effect when he is in the melee stance of his Elemental Skill: Legacy of Evil: Raging Waves.

During the battle at the Golden House, Tartaglia uses his Electro Deception to the right of his Vision in the center of his belt, and then moves his Vision to the empty slot on his right chest when he fully activates the Legacy of Evil Transformation.

Tartaglia describes himself as "kind of a bad boy," but not the kind who wants to cause trouble for the Traveler, but rather the kind who lives for the thrill of a fight and causing havoc.

As a child, he was originally scared and hesitant, but secretly longed to become an adventurer while listening to his father's adventures. After falling into the Abyss and reuniting and training with Skirk, he became the bloodthirsty warrior he is today. He is self-confident, self-centered, egotistical, and brash. However, he also enjoys the feeling of being alive. A warrior at heart, he constantly seeks ways to grow stronger, no matter what methods he uses or how he gains that power. He yearns for combat and thrills to fight particularly powerful enemies, even if it means dying in the process. His weapon is bow and arrow, as he is the least proficient, which makes his victories all the more thrilling.

Due to his pride, Tartaglia is quite reliable in completing the tasks entrusted to him, regardless of their degree of difficulty or how immoral they may be for him, since his experience has taught him to sacrifice certain things for the well-being of his priorities (in many cases, his nation or family).

Because he's such a simple guy, he's often an easy target for manipulation, as in the case of Zhongli and Signora, when he was forced to make a completely insensitive move only to be betrayed and realize that he was just a pawn in a larger scheme he wasn't aware of.

Among the other Heralds, Tartaglia is an oddball. While the other Heralds utilize clandestine operations and remain behind the scenes, Tartaglia prefers to be front and center. In addition to his lust for battle and tendency to wreak havoc, he is a public figure known for attending social gatherings and even participating in plays as an actor. As a result, his coworkers distrust him, while he despises them for their schemes and "intangible" methods. This is evident when he tells the Traveler that he is not a fan of La Signora's methods, and appears thoughtful when the Traveler mentions the Mondstadt incident as a reason to distrust him. That said, he only resorts to such methods when he must, because he prefers to engage his enemies in one-on-one combat rather than luring them into traps.

While Tartaglia appears to be helping the Traveler on the surface, he is also using them for his own purposes: he has Ekaterina eavesdrop on their conversations so that she can learn, through the Traveler, the true purpose of the 7 Stars of Liyue.

Tartaglia is quite self-confident and a bit brash; he says he uses bows because it's the weapon he's weakest on, which makes it all the more exciting when he defeats powerful opponents with it. He doesn't think much of throwing away his money, even jokingly offering to let the Traveler rob the Northern Kingdom Bank if it will put him in his good graces.

He devotes himself wholeheartedly to those he cares about. He is completely loyal to the Tsarina and holds her in high regard, seeing himself as her weapon of war. He also cares deeply for his family; he frequently sends money, gifts, and letters home. He is also proud of his three brothers and frequently dotes on them, especially Teucer. He also views the Traveler favorably, compared to his coworkers who have known him thus far.

He enjoys fishing, having come to appreciate this hobby greatly before his drastic change. Even then, he continues to fish, but as a form of meditation, honing his stamina and contemplating his combat techniques. He has no preferences or dislikes when it comes to what he eats, stating that a true warrior should not neglect what he eats in a similar way to the weapon he uses.

Although he is now one of The Eleven, the highest governing body of the Fatui, Tartaglia still acts like the young man he is.

He's like a wolf in sheep's clothing: beneath his cheerful and confident appearance lies a deadly swordsman.

He is the youngest of The Eleven, but also one of the most dangerous.

However, Nobile doesn't seem to fit in well with the others.

As a fighter, he's deeply opposed to this organization of deceit and betrayal. As the youngest member of The Eleven in the entire history of the Fatui, Tartaglia has every right to do whatever he wants.

Although this lone wolf is not well received by his companions and does not agree with their methods, he is a responsible and diligent young man who takes great care of his chivalrous bearing.

He's a proud person who keeps his word. Even if he makes an absurd promise, he'll never break it.

Whether it's exterminating all the dragons in a lair, venturing into extremely dangerous domains, or single-handedly seizing a noble's territory, Tartaglia not only keeps his word, but does so with precision and accuracy, like a surgeon with his scalpel.

As the vanguard of The Eleven, Tartaglia can always be found lurking in enemy Snezhnaya territories before chaos erupts.

Among the many myths about Snezhnaya, Tartaglia is said to have fought on the battlefield since she was 14 years old.

Surprisingly, even at that age, he already seemed to have mastered the handling of all weapons and combat skills.

His great skill is accompanied by his passion for battle.

He enjoys risky fights, and has an insatiable thirst for fighting powerful opponents.

His arrogance, however, is backed up by his extensive combat experience and exceptional skills.

However, worried that his warlike personality might get them into trouble, the rest of The Eleven try to send him on missions as far away from Snezhnaya as possible for the good of everyone.

The funny thing is that he always seems to be at the center of chaos and conflict.

His extraordinary experiences and his eagerness to be constantly praised make him quite conceited.

Unlike the other, more discreet members of The Eleven, Tartaglia often attends public performances and sometimes ends up being the center of attention himself.

Ice fishing has been one of Tartaglia's hobbies since he was a child.

Back then, his name wasn't "Tartaglia" or "Nobile." His name was Ajax, a name his father gave him after the hero of an adventure story.

He and his father used to fish together, sitting in front of a hole in a frozen lake.

Ice fishing wasn't an easy task. Sometimes it could take an entire morning.

However, whether they were digging holes in the surface of a frozen lake or waiting patiently for the fish to bite, his father always accompanied him, telling him his many adventure stories from when he was young.

Young Ajax saw himself as an adventurer, so he paid attention to every little detail and always put himself in the protagonist's shoes to prepare for his future.

Even after he began living apart from his family, ice fishing remained his favorite pastime, whether it was Ajax, Tartaglia, or Nobile.

What changed was that his fishing days were no longer accompanied by stories, but by endurance training and meditation to reflect on fighting techniques.

After so many hours of meditation, he no longer cared whether he caught anything or not.

Contrary to what the world may think, Tartaglia was not born with his exceptional combat skills.

He learned them at a key moment in his life, but that's something he never tells anyone.

When he was 14, he ran away from home with only a short sword and a bag of bread to escape his monotonous family.

He got lost in a snowy forest and, while being chased by packs of bears and wolves, fell into a bottomless hole.

There, he saw an ancient world of endless possibilities and encountered a mysterious swordswoman. Or rather, the kingdom of darkness had set its sights on this ambitious young man.

Later, when he became Nobile of The Eleven, he was never able to find out the truth behind that darkness again.

During the three months she was there, the swordswoman taught her how to move freely through the abyss.

And more importantly, it fueled his innate ability to provoke conflict.

No one knows what happened to Ajax during his time in darkness, as his lips remain sealed on the matter.

When his worried mother and sisters finally found him inside the forest, only three days had passed in this world.

Still holding his rusty short sword, Ajax had completed the first adventure of his life.

This marked the end of his adolescence and his beginning as a warrior.

When he returned home, the young man was no longer the same.

He was no longer frightened or indecisive, but had become frivolous and confident. He acted as if the world revolved around him, and as if the war existed for and by him.

Conflicts bring about change, and this capricious and unpredictable change attracted Ajax like a hypnotic kaleidoscope.

In his father's eyes, Ajax, his third son and the one he cared for so much, had changed for the worse and caused unnecessary havoc to his peaceful life on the coast.

Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that Ajax had become a very troublesome person, because wherever he went, there were fights and disputes, which he delighted in.

Until one day, after a violent fight in which there were even victims, his father had no choice but to hand over his beloved son as a Fatui recruit.

He hoped that the Fatui's strict military training might temper his temper, but Ajax eventually defeated all the soldiers, who arrived fully armed and fled in terror.

This was a great disappointment to his father, but it also caught the attention of Pulcinella, the fifth of the Eleven.

Shocked by Ajax's great strength, and interested in how he became the center of contention, Pulcinella brought Ajax into the Fatui under the pretext of "imposing punishment" on him, forcing him to start at the bottom and accept the duty of serving the Ice Empress.

His insatiable desire for victory would always be satiated if he fought with the Fatui, and his ever-increasing ego would be fueled by the euphoria of defeating powerful enemies.

Until finally, Ajax was chosen to be one of The Eleven of the Fatui under the name of Tartaglia "Nobile" and becoming one of the most powerful people in Snezhnaya.

But becoming Tartaglia wasn't his ultimate goal. For someone seeking to conquer the world, that was just a small step on his long journey.

Tartaglia's letter to his family "Dear sister, is everyone okay at home? Has Dad's headache gotten better?

Please say hello to Dad, Mom, and our brothers for me.

I've sent some medicine for Dad's cold and headache from Liyue. They're very effective, and they'll surely keep him from complaining constantly if he gets sick. You should receive them in a few days.

Apart from him, I haven't forgotten the gifts for all of you.

This letter should arrive with two Liyue kites, a rattle drum, two Inazuma porcelain dolls, and a box full of food.

And please tell Anthon that the people of Liyue are humans like us, not stone people.

They don't eat stones either, that wouldn't make any sense.

Don't worry about me, Tonia, and don't cause too much trouble for anyone. I'll be home soon. When I've delivered the Seven Stars of Liyue to Her Majesty the Tsarina, I'll take a ship home, just as I promised, and you know I always keep my word.

Sincerely, your most loyal knight."

Deception Tartaglia's Deception is his oldest badge of honor, as well as proof of his strength.

He still clearly remembers the day he received it and ascended to become one of The Eleven.

The Jester, the original herald of the Fatui, personally placed this insignia before the cold and stern Ice Empress.

It was Tartaglia's reward for slaying terrible beasts and the memory of having fought in countless battles.

But this did not bring him joy, since honor is the reward of a warrior.

Nor did he pay attention to the strange looks his new "colleagues" gave him, since the opinions and criticisms of others meant nothing to him.

What truly moved the young man was seeing the Tsarina on her grand throne. This filled him with respect and admiration for her, since she was the one who had shown him the way to countless battles and who regarded him with the greatest respect.

Her gaze was cold and pure, arrogant and sharp. She was not only the celestial Archon Cryo, but also a true warrior.

Thus, after receiving his Deception, Nobile swore loyalty to the legitimate Tsarina of Snezhnaya.

Personality

Tartaglia has a complex personality, marked by a contrast between his family life and his role as a warrior.

Responsible and protective: From a young age, Tartaglia took on the responsibility of caring for his family, especially his younger brother, Teucer. This side of him makes him extremely loyal and willing to sacrifice himself for those he loves.

Serious and professional: As a member of the Fatui, he is disciplined, calculating, and highly efficient in combat. He knows when to stay calm and act strategically.

Charismatic and charming: Although he may seem serious, he also has a sociable and joking side, capable of adapting and gaining the trust of others.

Internal Conflict: He has a dark side due to his life with the Fatui and the difficult decisions he had to make to protect his brother. This makes him introspective and sometimes secretive about his true feelings.

Empathetic and emotional: Despite being a warrior, Tartaglia isn't insensitive; he feels deeply and values ​​human connections, but finds it difficult to show them openly.

As a couple

Tartaglia, in the romantic context, is a mixture of intensity, tenderness and complexity:

Protective and loyal: This is the type of partner who would do anything to protect their loved one. This translates into constant care and a willingness to sacrifice for the relationship.

Emotional but reserved: He feels deeply, but it may be difficult for him to open up completely at first. He needs time to fully trust.

Affectionate and caring: When he feels secure, he displays a sweet and playful side; small gestures of affection, care, and humor are part of his way of loving.

Intensely romantic: Their love is passionate and committed, sometimes overwhelming due to the intensity of their emotions, but sincere and lasting.

Relationship Challenges: His dangerous lifestyle and responsibilities toward his family and the Fatui can create tension. Furthermore, his tendency to hide his true feelings can cause misunderstandings.

2. Strengths

Combat Ability: Tartaglia is an expert fighter, able to switch between ranged (Bow) and close combat (Hydro Blade), being extremely versatile and efficient.

Born protector: His loyalty and sense of responsibility make him a reliable ally in any dangerous situation.

Emotional adaptability: You can handle difficult situations without losing your cool, even if you are internally worried or conflicted.

Strategic Intelligence: He knows how to assess risks and plan strategies both in combat and in his personal life, especially to protect his family.

Charisma and persuasion: He knows how to approach others, negotiate or influence, while maintaining an aura of mystery and respect.

Weaknesses

Moral and psychological conflict: His role with the Fatui causes him guilt and ethical dilemmas. This can cause him to hesitate or withdraw emotionally when he feels caught between duty and desire.

Extreme Protector: Their tendency to protect can become an obsession, leading to overprotection and impulsive decisions.

Emotionally reserved: Has difficulty expressing his true feelings, which can lead to misunderstandings

or distance from those you love.

Emotional dependence on his family: His love for Teucer and his family can make him vulnerable, as any threat to them destabilizes him.

Double Life: His role as a Fatui forces him to hide parts of himself, which can erode his confidence in others or himself.