Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn is the first act in Chapter V of the Archon Quests.
Quests[]
Summary[]
- Natlan! A New Adventure
Arriving at Romaritime Harbor, the Traveler and Paimon discuss heading to Natlan. Paimon remarks that they hadn't seen a single human from Natlan despite having done so from Inazuma, and thus worries if Natlan no longer has a human population. Suddenly, Charlotte appears and takes a photo of them, having heard that they were about to depart. Navia, Clorinde and Furina also arrive to bid farewell to the Traveler and hoping that their journey in Natlan would be uneventful. After the photo shoot, the Traveler and Paimon depart for Natlan.
At Natlan, Paimon remarks about the landscape and the many animals roaming the plains. The Traveler notices signs of human habitation and follows the road, hoping that they would encounter someone from Natlan and hopefully their Archon. When they come upon a village, they find two adults talking to a child, who tell her they were leaving her team for the upcoming Pilgrimage. The girl, Kachina, is upset, but allows them to go. The Traveler and Paimon them approach her and offer to help, though Kachina tells them that the Pilgrimage was only for natives of Natlan. However, seeing that they're stronger than they appear, she asks to learn from them so she can prepare herself while also offering to guide them around her village, which they accept.
On the way, they pass by a stage where several tribespeople are dancing, and Kachina explains how her people can align themselves to a rhythm. Later on, they run into her Saurian companion, Ayo, and explains the relationship between her tribe, the Children of Echoes, and the Tepetlisaurus, their Saurian companions. Further down, they come across a large black stone, which symbolizes the tribe's Wayob before Pacal approaches Kachina, surprised at her appearance. Kachina introduces the two parties to each other, causing Pacal to ask them clear their names. The Traveler offers their handbook, which Pacal does not accept as he views the Adventurers' Guild as a mixed bag. However, upon hearing their names, he apologizes for his mistrust and advises Kachina to learn well from them. Paimon then asks about the Wayob, and he explains to them that the Wayob determines who is worthy of inheriting the Ancient Name, which is a sign of pride. Kachina is unsure as to why the Wayob had picked her as an Ancient Name bearer, but Pacal tells her to look towards the future.
With the registration for the Pilgrimage coming to an end, Kachina decides to head to the venue to register and tells them that they can expect the Pyro Archon to be there in-person. They stop by the local Statue of The Seven, and the Traveler attempts to resonate with the statue to gain elemental powers. However, to their surprise, the Traveler fails to resonate with the statue. Nonetheless, they show their powers to Kachina, who is amazed that a person is able to use multiple elements at once. Walking further down the road, Kachina decides a break is in order and explains that the Pyro Archon is actually a human, much to the Traveler and Paimon's surprise. Kachina then notices a Phlogiston Chisel and states that only people from Natlan could use it, but the Traveler activates it, much to her surprise. A large Saruian then appears, who Kachina recognizes as Toto. Toto lowers its head down, which Kachina explains is an invitation to ride on it, though she decides to stop right outside the city to avoid tiring Toto.
A short walk later, the three arrive at the outskirts of the city when K'uhul Ajaw appears and begins scolding Kachina for being late and wasting both his, Kinich, and Mualani's time. Kinich and Mualani appear, the former forcing Ajaw into timeout while he asks Kachina where her teammates were. Upon learning that she was ditched again, he remarks that it comes down to individual strength in the end. Mualani points out that Kachina was nearly close to participating in the "Night Warden Wars", which Kinich explains that is actually a test to see who would be worthy to fight against the Abyss and defend their homeland. For this iteration of the Pilgrimage, five people would fight the Abyss. Since Kachina had no one to help, Mualani decides to ask if they could allow the Traveler and Paimon to join under special circumstances; as a backup, she would join her, leaving Kinich to lead her former team.
While waiting for Mualani to break the news to her former teammates, the rest head to the registration site where Paimon notices several flags hanging. Kachina tells them that they represent the six tribes of Natlan. Kinich tells them that he is a member of the Scions of the Canopy and are close to the Yumkasaurus, while Mualani hails from the People of the Springs, and the other three tribes — the Masters of the Night-Wind, the Flower-Feather Clan, and the Collective of Plenty. Mualani returns and formally greets the Traveler on behalf of her people before they head to the registration site, where Mualani asks Cival if she could make an exception. Cival declines, as it would jeopardize the production of Contending Fire, which is needed to fight the Abyss.
Kinich further explains that only those bestowed with Ancient Names could go and fight the Abyss, though non-name bearers who won would still be treated the same as an Ancient Name bearer. The Ode of Resurrection could only work on those with Ancient Names, and the Pilgrimage was meant to instill teamwork, as they had to emerge victorious, or they would die and their Ancient Name would be forsaken and forgotten. He also remarks that he had fallen several times and was brought to the realm of the Wayob, or the "Night Kingdom." Cival finishes registration and sets the teams, telling them that food and lodging is prepared for them. Mualani tells the Traveler and Paimon that everything was given courtesy of the Pyro Archon, and that friends and family could also benefit from it. They head to the Weary Inn, where they treat themselves to local specialties. Kachina is still nervous about the upcoming Pilgrimage, though Mualani and the Traveler cheer her back up. While she heads out to get some homemade fruit juice, Kinich tells the Traveler that Mualani is a three-time veteran of the Night Warden Wars and did not have to be resurrected at all. Mualani tells him that she hopes to share the victory with Kachina and improve her mood.
- Pilgrimage of the Return of the Sacred Flame
The next day, the group prepares to participate in the Pilgrimage while the Traveler and Paimon spectate from the stands. The first part of the Pilgrimage begins, with teams tasked with collecting Contending Sparks. Kachina and Mualani work together to defeat some of the competition, allowing them to clear the stage. Mualani and Kachina are then separated, as they are placed in different lounges. During this time, two former participants attempt to threaten Kachina, believing she had played a role in disqualifying them in a previous Pilgrimage. The Traveler intervenes, and Kachina is reassured by the staff to focus on her current battle. After a short break, she heads to the stadium, where she faces Nkunga and defeats him, determined to participate in the Night Warden Wars. After a few more fights, she faces Liliuo. While she puts up a greater fight compared to Nkunga, Kachina defeats her, and Liliuo apologizes for taunting her earlier, acknowledging her strength.
Back at the lounge, Kachina thanks the Traveler and Paimon for their cheers as Mualani comes in, revealing that she's her final opponent in the next round. Kachina is upset that she has to fight her friend, but Mualani accepts whatever outcome happens. Kachina prepares herself and heads back out to the arena. While she's still nervous, Mualani reassures her and they fight. Kachina comes out victorious with a surprise attack, and the resulting victory allows her to participate in the Night Warden Wars alongside Chasca, Iansan, Kaiulani, and Kibnagu.
While Kachina and the others head to fight the Abyss, Mualani decides to show the Traveler around Natlan just as Kinich arrives and had the same idea. Since Mualani asked first, he relents and allows her to take them to her village.
- Home of the Hot Springs
The three arrive at Mualani's village and she prepares to send them to the hot springs, but are stopped by Atea, who reminds her about the unwritten rule; outsiders must first acclimate themselves in the artificial springs before using the natural ones, to avoid scalds and burns. Mualani reveals that while Atea is a good friend of hers, she could not enjoy hot springs anymore after being impaled by an Abyssal monster. They later meet up with the chief Amina and her guards, who were secretly organizing a party for after witnessing her enter an abandoned hot spring. After a short soak in the artificial springs, helped to by Atea with snacks, they check on the party progress. Unfortunately, little was made, so Mualani brings the Traveler with her to show her around the village while also getting the necessary items to set up the venue. The setup takes all night, but to their dismay, Atea had volunteered for guard duty, so they would have to wait tomorrow.
Mualani brings the Traveler and Paimon to the inn, where they resign themselves to a night of sleep. However, they are suddenly jolted awake when they hear cries; the Abyss had emerged to attack the village, consisting of a few riftwolf whelps and Abyssal manifestations of Saurians. Defeating the few stragglers that entered the village, Mualani decides to talk to Amina to get a grasp of the situation. Amina tells them that they had confirmed one pylon in the area, but there could be more. Mualani and the Traveler head to the known pylon and destroy it, before the Traveler notices more monsters coming from afar, which Mualani recognizes as the abandoned spring area. They head to the area to clear the pylon, only to find that Atea had destroyed it, albeit her injuries were severe. As a doctor is called for, the Traveler realizes that she wouldn't have enough time and recalls the time they purified Dvalin's tears when they were in Mondstadt. The Traveler uses their purification powers on Atea's wounds to cleanse the Abyssal energy. This removes the mark from Atea, though the Traveler worries that the old Abyssal contamination was too deep-rooted and she had been visiting the abandoned spring because she knew that her end was near.
The next day, the party commences, though Atea is nowhere to be seen. She later arrives and thanks the Traveler for their actions, though their silence causes her some concern. She later spots Mualani and has her come with her for a "walk," where she reveals that she was nearing death. However, seeing Mualani in action reassured her that the tribe would be in good hands. She also hands the Traveler her talisman, asking that it be given to the Pyro Archon when they meet again.
Achievements[]
No Achievements are obtainable from Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn.
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Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 荣花与炎日之途 Rónghuā yǔ Yánrì zhī Tú | The Road to Glorious Flowers and Flaming Sun |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 榮花與炎日之途 Rónghuā yǔ Yánrì zhī Tú | |
| Japanese | 栄華と炎天の途 Eiga to Enten no Michi[1] | The Road to Glory and Flaming Sky |
| Korean | 영광영광의 꽃과 태양태양의 길 Yeonggwang'ui Kkotgwa Taeyang'ui Gil | The Road of Glorious Flowers and Sun |
| Spanish | Un viaje glorioso y ardiente | A Glorious, Fiery Journey |
| French | Fleurs radieuses lors d'un périple sous le soleil brûlant | Radiant Flowers During a Journey Under the Scorching Sun |
| Russian | Цветы под палящим солнцем Tsvety pod palyashchim solntsem | Flowers Under the Scorching Sun |
| Thai | ดอกไม้ผลิบานบนเส้นทางแผดเผา | |
| Vietnamese | Sắc Hoa Rực Rỡ Trong Hành Trình Nắng Cháy | |
| German | Ein Pfad zu Blumenpracht und Sonnenglut | The Path to Flowers' Glory and Sunlight |
| Indonesian | Kembang Megah dalam Perjalanan Terik Sang Surya | Magnificent Flowers in the Journey of the Scorching Sun |
| Portuguese | Jornada das Flores de Glória e Dias Flamejantes | The Journey of the Flowers of Glory and Flaming Day |
| Turkish | Kavurucu Bir Yolculuğun İhtişamlı Çiçekleri | |
| Italian | Viaggio tra i fiori sotto il sole rovente |
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References[]
- ↑ YouTube: Ver.5.0「栄華と炎天の途」予告番組
