The songs are spent like arrows few, to the choir the curtain calls. Shall I ever see you smile anew, when the tower in the city square falls?
—The Sojourner[1]
The sojourner (unofficial name)[Note 1] was a historical figure from Fontaine who lived a thousand years ago. He was a member of the Wanderer's Troupe, a group of warrior–musicians who led a failed uprising against the oppressive Mondstadt Aristocracy. He was the original wielder of The Stringless. After his death, the aristocracy cut the bow's strings to keep it from playing music.[2]
Story[]
The sojourner came from the nation of Fontaine, where he led a life of great privilege and was much beloved by the ladies of the Court of Fontaine. When he left unannounced to pursue a wandering, unburdened life and seek his destiny, the women of the Court wept at the news.[2][3]
At some point in time, he met the Conductor. The Dawnlight Swordswoman joined them, followed by Kreuzlied, a defector from the Lawrence Clan. Together, they created the Wanderer's Troupe[3] and journeyed throughout Teyvat, including dangerous areas such as Mare Jivari, before finally arriving in Mondstadt.[4] There, the sojourner fell in love with a young woman; however, she had been chosen as the Ludi Harpastum maiden[2] — the one who would be claimed against her will by a member of the Lawrence Clan.[5][Note 2] After learning about the aristocracy's tyranny, the troupe attempted to storm the City of Mondstadt and overthrow them.[6] They were repelled, however, and most of its members were either slain in battle or captured and enslaved. The sojourner himself died during the fight, trying to cover his allies' retreat.[2]
Notes[]
- ↑ "Sojourner" is derived from the Artifact Set Resolution of Sojourner, which revolves around his story. In Artifact and Weapon descriptions, he is typically referred to as the "traveler," the "lyrist," or the "harpist."
- ↑ By the time of the Manga Prologue, the Lawrence Clan's practice of laying claim to the girl who threw the Harpastum appears to have been going on for some time. While the girl depicted in the manga is unlikely to be the same woman the sojourner fell in love with, they presumably shared the same fate.
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Sojourner | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 行者 Xíngzhě | Walker |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 行者 Xíngzhě | |
| Japanese | 旅人 Tabibito | Traveler |
| Korean | 행자행자 Haengja | Walker |
| Spanish | Viajero | Traveler |
| French | Voyageur | Traveler |
| Russian | Временщика Vremenshchika | |
| Thai | Sojourner | — |
| Indonesian | Sojourner | — |
| Turkish | Yolcu | |
| Italian | Viandante |
Change History[]
References[]
- ↑ Artifact, Resolution of Sojourner: Sundial of the Sojourner
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Weapon: The Stringless
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Artifact Set: Resolution of Sojourner
- ↑ Artifact Set: Wanderer's Troupe
- ↑ Manga, Prologue Chapter: Songs of the Wind
- ↑ Weapon Lore: The Widsith