The Illuminated Beast of the Sea of Clouds is the first part of Ganyu's Story Quest, Sinae Unicornis Chapter: Act I - Sea of Clouds, Sea of People.
Steps[]
- Talk to the Jade Chamber secretaries
- Head near Mt. Aocang to look for Ganyu
- Find and talk to Ganyu
- Head to the site of Ganyu's trial and speak to her
- Complete Cloud Retainer's trial
- Activate 12 Cryo Totems within the time limit.
- Talk to Ganyu
- Go to Nantianmen and speak with Xiao
- Complete Xiao's trial
- Protect the Ley Line Monolith from 26 monsters.
- Talk to Xiao
Gameplay Notes[]
- During Step 5 and 8, Ganyu will join the current party as a trial character.
Trial Character[]
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Talents & Artifacts | Attributes |
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  Lv. 71 C3 Ganyu Lv. 71 R1 Amos' Bow |
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 Max HP: 17,253 ATK: 1,856 DEF: 584 Elemental Mastery: 42 Crit Rate: 51.8% Crit DMG: 120.7% Energy Recharge: 135.0% |
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8 |
Lv. 90 C3 Ganyu Lv. 90 R1 Amos' Bow |
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Max HP: 19,447 ATK: 2,603 DEF: 881 Elemental Mastery: 105 Crit Rate: 57.1% Crit DMG: 130.3% Energy Recharge: 135% DMG Bonus: 61.6% |
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Dialogue[]
Quest DescriptionThe three secretaries who originally worked at the Jade Chamber have appeared at Yujing Terrace. It looks like something has them tearing their hair out...
You accept a commission to head to Jueyun Karst and go to meet Ganyu, who has yet to return from her trip there. When you arrive, you discover that she mistakenly believes herself dismissed on account of her half-adeptus blood. Now, she has returned to Jueyun Karst and is trying to regain the feeling of being an adeptus through training...
You accept a commission to head to Jueyun Karst and go to meet Ganyu, who has yet to return from her trip there. When you arrive, you discover that she mistakenly believes herself dismissed on account of her half-adeptus blood. Now, she has returned to Jueyun Karst and is trying to regain the feeling of being an adeptus through training...
- (Approach the secretaries)
- Baixiao: It's shocking how much work there is to do, even for the three of us...
- Baishi: And she's been handling it alone all along... The Qixing's secretary clearly isn't an ordinary person. It's so frustrating...
- Baiwen: Huh. You're...
- Paimon: Aren't you Ningguang's servants? How come you're here?
- Baixiao: Ahem... We are Ms. Ningguang's private secretaries, not servants.
- Baiwen: Have you seen Ms. Ganyu, Traveler?
- Baiwen: It has been several days since Ganyu left for Jueyun Karst. She's the General Secretary of the Liyue Qixing. We've only taken over her responsibilities until she gets back...
What happened?- Why did she go to Jueyun Karst?
- Baixiao: Ah, even though the Qixing have made peace with the adepti after the latter had denounced Liyue, they still want to pay their respects to the illuminated ones...
- Baixiao: They commissioned Ganyu as their envoy to deliver a letter to Jueyun Karst and bring the adepti the latest news about the crisis.
- Baixiao: Still... Ganyu should have been back to her usual responsibilities by now, but she's disappeared without a trace.
- Paimon: Is that so... Maybe Ganyu just took a little detour? Who can blame her, after working so hard?
- Baiwen: I'm afraid it's not very likely... Ever since we met Ms. Ganyu, she's been nothing but the most conscientious person in all of Liyue.
- Baiwen: Even when it's time for her annual leave, Ms. Ganyu stays on duty at Yuehai Pavilion, saying that "there is still so much to do."
- Baiwen: She couldn't possibly be using her mission as an excuse to slack off.
- Paimon: Oh, Paimon sees how it is... But she's half-adeptus. She wouldn't get in trouble, right? Why do you look so upset...
- Baishi: Well... It's because of this absurd workload of hers!
- Baishi: *sigh* When we first heard the three of us would be taking over for Ms. Ganyu, we thought it would simply be a matter of changing our work environment.
- Baixiao: We couldn't have imagined that Ms. Ganyu's daily workload far exceeds what the three of us are used to doing.
- The adeptus lineage is truly remarkable.
- Shouldn't you get back to work?
- Baiwen: We don't even know how long we've been working... We feel guilty for taking even a short breather like we are now.
- Paimon: Looks like you've got a serious emergency on your hands.
- Baiwen: Speaking of Jueyun Karst, Traveler, I've heard that you can go in and out of there as you please.
- Paimon: Of course! We've been there lots of times.
- Baixiao: Ah, that's good news... Could you go to Jueyun Karst and find Ms. Ganyu for us? Preferably before we collapse under this workload...
- Seems like I'm the only one who can do it, indeed...
- I'll do it. Lives are at stake here.
- Baixiao: Phew... We're saved. I remember Ms. Ganyu said that she'd be visiting Cloud Retainer's abode. You might as well start looking for her there.
- Baiwen: It's about time she came back to work, otherwise... *sigh*
- Baishi: No. Perhaps we should go to Lady Ningguang first and bring up our overtime pay again.
- (After cutscene ends)
- Paimon: So, Ganyu left to visit Cloud Retainer. Doesn't she live in Mt. Aocang?
- Paimon: We should hurry up, Paimon hopes we can find her there!
- (Approach Ganyu at Mt. Aocang)
- Paimon: Huh, the person standing over there, that's Ganyu! We finally found her!
- (Talk to Ganyu)
- Paimon: Ganyu! Here you are!
- Ganyu: You two... I did not expect to meet you here. Is it official or private affairs that bring you here?
- Ganyu: Ah, I shouldn't... I have left the human world. Please contact the Yuehai Pavilion regarding matters concerning the commercial port.
- Left the human world?
- You seem different...
- Paimon: Huh, you don't want to be the Qixing's secretary anymore? But they're all waiting for you to come back...
- Ganyu: That's why you're here? You want me to come back? I'm afraid you came here in vain.
- Paimon: What? Did something happen?
- Ganyu: The clouds fold and unfold, the tide ebbs and flows. It was meant to be.
- Ganyu: When the adepti entrusted humans with overseeing Liyue, I knew it was only a matter of time until I had to leave.
- Ganyu: My adepti blood makes me unwelcome in Liyue Harbor.
- Ganyu: I delivered the letter and came back to Liyue Harbor only to discover that I had been replaced by Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi...
- Ganyu: Perhaps that mission of mine was just a pretext to remove me. Since the Qixing gave me a chance to leave with dignity, I decided to be tactful, as well.
- I believe there's been a huge misunderstanding.
- Nobody wants to get rid of you...
- Ganyu: I appreciate your kindness but there's no need for your words of comfort.
- Ganyu: After a thousand years away, I came back to Jueyun Karst. Looking at the clouds floating among the mountains brings me peace of mind. I feel better now.
- Paimon: Uh, but...
- Cloud Retainer: Who disturbs the peace of these mountains?
- Paimon: Cloud Retainer? We're terribly sorry, we just...
- Cloud Retainer: Hmph, one merely jests! One felt your presence the moment you set foot upon this land.
- Paimon: Wow, you adepti really are impressive.
- Cloud Retainer: Come here to chat about the old times with Ganyu? It looks like you get along quite well...
- Chat about the old times?
- Get along?
- Ganyu: ...
- Cloud Retainer: Ah... A matter leaves you at an impasse, then?
- Cloud Retainer: Not to worry, one is exceptional at seeking avenues for conversation. One has been one's own companion in idle talk for many a year.
- Cloud Retainer: Ah, yes. Since you are Ganyu's friends, tales from her youth shall one apprise you of, perhaps...
- Ganyu: Cloud Retainer!
- Cloud Retainer: Hahaha... Nothing to be ashamed of! You were so cute as a child, one is most certain that your friends would like to hear of it.
- I'm a bit curious, indeed...
- Now that's a good topic.
- Paimon: Ooh, Paimon wants to hear it!
- Ganyu: Eh...
- Cloud Retainer: Hehe... Little Ganyu loved when the horns on the top of her head were caressed.
- Cloud Retainer: When one was still taking care of her, one was pestered most often to touch her horns. She was else-wise loath to sleep...
- Paimon: Whoa...
- Cloud Retainer: Plump she was, back then! Why, when she stumbled while we ascended the mountain, she would roll down to the bottom like a little ball...
- Paimon: A—haha!
- Cloud Retainer: ...The day Ganyu bumped into a pilgrim was the first time she saw a real human in the flesh.
- Cloud Retainer: So fearful she was that she hid in a rock's cleft for two days and nights. One found her wailing of a monster she had seen...
- Paimon: Hahaha...
- Ganyu: CLOUD RE—TAI—NER!
- Ganyu: *sigh* Forget it. It's about time for my training. I will take my leave!
- I think you upset Ganyu...
- It seems you didn't read the room...
- Cloud Retainer: Ah, one's intention was merely to relieve the awkward tension...
- Paimon: And you did the exact opposite. Impressive.
- Cloud Retainer: Be that so? Huh...
- Cloud Retainer: But returning to Ganyu, most gladdened one is of your arrival.
- Cloud Retainer: One cannot help but feel that remaining in Jueyun Karst shall not be good for her...
- Cloud Retainer: One will tell you more about her, if you should permit it.
- Cutscene's Travel Log summary:
- (A cutscene plays)
- Most benevolent among all adepti are the Qilin
- They drink only spring water and eat only whole grain
- But perhaps the mountainous dwellings of adepti in Jueyun Karst
- Might be too lonely for her human side
- Under moonlight did one see her last
- She stood by the precipice's edge
- And upon the mist-veiled mountains she gazed
- Her thin figure was immersed
- In the vast sea of clouds
- One noticed her loneliness
- And sought to convince her to go back to the human world
- But
- Just then
- She said thus:
- "Liyue Harbor feels"
- "Even lonelier than Jueyun Karst"
- "When I look at the sea of clouds in Jueyun Karst"
- "I merely feel the loneliness of a solitary cloud gazer"
- "When I step into the sea of people in Liyue"
- "I feel the loneliness of an inhuman"
- "That doesn't belong in the human world"
- (Cutscene ends)
- Cloud Retainer: One did, by chance, hear this much of Ganyu's thoughts.
- Cloud Retainer: Alone, she will find her predicament hard to conquer. One hopes that you will accompany her...
- Paimon: Oh, Retainer's right! We can't leave Ganyu depressed like that. Besides, Liyue hasn't given up on her, she's got it all wrong...
- Paimon: Anyways, what's that "training" Ganyu was talking about?
- Cloud Retainer: She has sought to reclaim her adeptus side since returning to Jueyun Karst. At her behest, one has organized training for her to achieve that end...
- Cloud Retainer: She should be in the southern part of Mt. Aocang right now, preparing for the trial.
- Paimon: Huh, is that so? Let's go take a look, then!
- (Talk to Cloud Retainer again, optional)
- Cloud Retainer: This trial will test her spirit.
- Cloud Retainer: Even so, one hopes that it shall trouble her little...
- (Talk to Ganyu at the southern part of Mt. Aocang)
- Paimon: So here you are, Ganyu!
- Ganyu: Why did you come here?
- We want to keep you company.
- Ganyu: Ah, I... Humans should not remain in the realm of adepti for too long.
- Ganyu: Hmm... Considering the kindness you have shown me, I can let you stay for the adeptus training.
- Paimon: Yay~!
- I'd like to try this adeptus training.
- Ganyu: Is that so? You really are interested in the ways of adepti.
- Ganyu: This trial was prepared by Cloud Retainer. Its goal is to help me feel like an adeptus again.
- Ganyu: The training is much to her signature style... I hope it won't make it seem like she is too unaware of the abilities of others.
- Paimon: I—Is it difficult?
- Ganyu: No, I'm aware of your strength, Traveler. The power hidden within you is not inferior to mine.
- Ganyu: If you're ready, we shall begin the training.
- (During the training)
- Paimon: There's a lot of gliding around. It does feel like something Cloud Retainer would come up with.
- Paimon: Wow, Ganyu's a really awesome shooter.
- Ganyu: If you could see through the eyes of an adeptus, you wouldn't be so surprised.
- (After the training)
- Ganyu: We've completed the task. What do you think?
- Perhaps I'd make a good adeptus.
- Ganyu: I agree. You possess many qualities similar to those of adepti, despite having none of their blood.
- Being an adeptus is not easy...
- Ganyu: Hardships are a fact of life, both for the adepti and humans alike.
- Paimon: Ganyu, what were you planning to do once your training was over?
- Ganyu: The training's not over yet. The part prepared by Cloud Retainer is only the first trial.
- Paimon: Huh? So there are more trials, prepared by other adepti?
- Is Mountain Shaper next?
- Is it Moon Carver?
- Ganyu: No. The only adeptus who can unlock my true potential is...
- Paimon: Who is it?
- Ganyu: Conqueror of Demons.
- Paimon: Huh! So it's Xiao! That cold-hearted loner? How come he's prepared a trial for you?
- What a surprise...
- How interesting...
- Ganyu: I found him unapproachable at first, too. But I believe... that being able to face him is an important part of my "homecoming."
- Ganyu: He's already waiting for me. Come along if you're interested.
- Paimon: Of course we are! Let's go, (TravelerTraveler)!
- (Talk to Xiao at Nantianmen)
- Xiao: You're half an hour late... I see you still haven't abandoned the wrongful ways of humankind.
- Ganyu: I'm sorry, I had a meeting with Cloud Retainer, I...
- Xiao: I don't need your explanations and don't require any mutual understanding between us. I'm just helping you with your training, that's all.
- Paimon: Xiao is such a strict teacher.
- Xiao: You're neither an adeptus, nor a human, always treading the line between the two worlds. It must create a lot of confusion.
- Xiao: Instead of explaining yourself to me, you should face your true self.
- Ganyu: I... I have nothing to hide.
- It seems that Xiao understands Ganyu quite well.
- Xiao might be a good teacher after all.
- Xiao: The body and the mind are one. If something worries your mind, your body can help you find a solution.
- Xiao: The trial I've prepared for you will explore the true potential of your body.
- Ganyu: Yes, I'm ready.
- (Talk to Xiao again, optional)
- Xiao: Focus on the trial. I'm not here for idle chatter.
- (Upon starting the training)
- Paimon: Th—The trial's begun! Paimon can feel it in the air... even the weather's changed!
- (Talk to Xiao)
- Ganyu: I've completed your trial.
- Xiao: You don't have to report back to me. Seeking other people's validation won't benefit your training.
- Xiao: Only you can evaluate the result of this trial. You'll progress faster that way.
- Ganyu: Um... Understood.
- Paimon: Xiao always has such strong opinions.
- He could be nicer while sharing them.
- That lone wolf is truly admirable.
- Xiao: From tomorrow on, I'll start raising the difficulty of your training, so you'll have to...
- Xiao: ...
- Paimon: Have to do what?
- Xiao: Huh... Another one of those pesky visitors...
- Xiao: I'll leave him to you, Ganyu. It's also a part of your training.
- Paimon: Pesky visitor? So even here there are those that Xiao can't deal with?
- Xin Cheng: Oh—Oh heavens! Blessed be Rex Lapis, I've finally come upon the adepti!
- Xin Cheng: Are all of you the adepti of this mountain?
- Xin Cheng: Great! My name's Xin Cheng. I came to ask for your merciful blessings, O adepti! I beg of you, please grant me luck, wealth, and a good career!
- Paimon: Oh, so it's a pilgrim.
- Such a materialist...
- I can see why Xiao finds his type troublesome.
- Paimon: Eh, he can handle any battle, but talking to strange humans is a different story, huh...
- Ganyu: I... am also one of the adepti. You can say that I'm an adeptus in training.
- Xin Cheng: Perfect! I didn't come in vain then. Although you sound a bit half-hearted, eh... doesn't matter.
- Xin Cheng: What blessings can you grant me?
- Paimon: Wow, straight to the point, huh?
- Ganyu: Dear... pilgrim, you shouldn't jump to conclusions. Adepti don't help every pilgrim for free.
- Xin Cheng: For free? Do you mean that you charge people for the blessings of the adepti?
- Ganyu: Ah, that's not what I meant. What I'm trying to say is that everything should be earned through hard work and earnest living...
- Ganyu: It would be unfair to other people if you got everything you wanted for no reason.
- Xin Cheng: Hold on, hold on, I've heard this all before. You're just like my old man, always nagging me...
- Ganyu: Your father must've experienced it firsthand. The lives of the common folk are riddled with hardships but are also full of joy.
- Ganyu: A person of your age should focus on work and family, instead of chasing after fairytales.
- Xin Cheng: Are you a real adeptus? Why do you speak and behave like us city folk?
- Xin Cheng: You sure you're not one of those swindlers who pose as an adeptus to cheat people out of their money?
- He just can't take criticism.
- Show some respect!
- Xin Cheng: Ugh... How dare you reprove me! I bet you came here looking for the adepti yourself!
- Paimon: Hmm, he might sorta have a point. We did come here looking for Ganyu, after all.
- Xin Cheng: Eh, enough. Doesn't matter if you're a real adeptus or not, you're useless. I'm leaving.
- Paimon: Hmph! Nobody's stopping you!
- Ganyu: Eh...
- Paimon: Ganyu, don't let that guy ruin your mood...
- Ganyu: I—It's not his behavior. The things he said... He was right.
- Ganyu: I thought that coming back to Jueyun Karst and devoting myself to training would make me feel like an adeptus again.
- Ganyu: But being questioned by him made me realize that I...
- Go back to Liyue Harbor with us.
- You're better off sticking to your human side.
- Ganyu: But... I'm unwelcome in Liyue Harbor. As an adeptus, I...
- We told you it was a misunderstanding!
- Can you believe a human like me just this once?
- Paimon: It's true! Just believe us!
- Ganyu: Eh...
- Ganyu: Alright, I'll go with you to Liyue Harbor. That said, I still trust my initial judgment.
- Ganyu: If I'm proven right, I'll return to Jueyun Karst once again.
- Paimon: It's a step in the right direction. Let's go!
Cutscene[]
Genshin Impact - Ganyu Cutscene - The Lonely Qilin And Her Growing Sadness
Soundtracks[]
| No. | Soundtrack Name | Album | Played In |
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| 65 | Lost Expectation | Jade Moon Upon a Sea of Clouds | The Illuminated Beast of the Sea of Clouds (cutscene) Locations, Serenitea Pot |
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
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| English | The Illuminated Beast of the Sea of Clouds | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 云之海的仙兽 Yúnzhīhǎi de Xiānshòu | The Illuminated Beast of the Sea of Clouds |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 雲之海的仙獸 Yúnzhīhǎi de Xiānshòu | |
| Japanese | 雲の海の仙獣 Kumo no Umi no Senjuu | The Illuminated Beast of the Sea of Clouds |
| Korean | 구름바다의 신수 Gureumbada-ui Sinsu | The Adeptus Animal of the Sea of Clouds |
| Spanish | La bestia iluminada del Mar de Nubes | The Illuminated Beast of the Sea of Clouds |
| French | La bête sacrée de la mer de nuages | The Holy Beast of the Sea of Clouds |
| Russian | Просветлённый зверь в море облаков Prosvetlyonnyy zver' v more oblakov | The Illuminated Beast in the Sea of Clouds |
| Thai | สัตว์เวทแห่งทะเลเมฆ | |
| Vietnamese | Tiên ThúTiên Thú Biển Mây | The Illuminated Beast of the Sea of Clouds |
| German | Göttliche Bestie im Wolkenmeer | Godly Beast in the Sea of Clouds |
| Indonesian | Hewan Pusaka di Negeri Awan | Sacred Animal in the Land of Clouds |
| Portuguese | A Besta Iluminada do Mar de Nuvens | The Illuminated Beast of the Sea of Clouds |
| Turkish | Bulut Denizi'nin Aydınlanmış Yaratığı | |
| Italian | La bestia illuminata del Mare di Nubi |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.2