Vedrfolnir, also known as The Visionary, is the older brother of Dainsleif and one of the Five Sinners of Khaenri'ah.
Profile[]
Skirk learned about Vedrfolnir from Surtalogi and assumed that Vedrfolnir is potentially famous enough for other people to have heard of him.[5] Like the other people she mentioned, Vedrfolnir shares the same desire for perfection as her master.
Vedrfolnir was unparalleled in his field; Surtalogi stated that his prophecies were never wrong, and Dainsleif believed that if he and the other Five Sinners worked together, they could have stopped the Vinster King from rocking the foundation of the world. However, they eventually succumbed to the temptation of the Abyss and shared a power that could destroy Teyvat. Despite this new power, he did not rush to protect his nation when it was attacked by the gods, causing Dainsleif to sever ties with him. The Traveler suspects that the stone tablets they found regarding the Prophecy of Fontaine were likely placed by him.
Appearance[]
At some point, Vedrfolnir had a consciousness in the form of an irregular rhombic crystal with six chains holding it up. The crystal glows a bright purple due to the Abyssal energy inside it. It is orbited by smaller fragments of crystal and has darker, cracked spots on its surface. The crystal is attached to the ceiling by several chains.
Little is known about his former human appearance asides from the fact that he was blinded in both eyes after warning King Irmin of his fall if he continued down his path.[6]
Quests and Events[]
Archon Quests
- Chapter III
- Act VI: Caribert
- A Lamenter at Fate's End (as Voice Inside the Head)
- Act VI: Caribert
- Song of the Welkin Moon
Story[]
History[]
Prior to the cataclysm, Vedrfolnir was one of six individuals of great esteem in Khaenri'ah who carried the hopes of their nation and were seen as the best of their peers within their respective fields of work. Alongside Hroptatyr, they were the most trusted members of King Irmin's council.
Vedrfolnir was aware of the relationship between Rerir and Tholindis, advising Rerir to find a new fiancee as he suspected that their marriage would not last and be a happy one, though Rerir was hesitant on doing so. He was also aware of the change in Irmin, though because of his position, had to carefully consider his words. Eventually, seeing how far the king had fallen, Vedrfolnir warned Irmin that if he continued on his path, Khaenri'ah would fall. Irmin did not take kindly to those words and proceeded to have his eyes gouged out and threw him in a decrepit cell as punishment.
This prompted Dainsleif to mount a rescue attempt with Surtalogi, Rhinedottir, Hroptatyr and Rerir. While Surtalogi and Dainsleif fought the guards, Rhinedottir and Hroptatyr would handle the palace's security systems and Rerir would go to rescue Vedrfolnir.[6] When Rerir arrived to rescue him, they had a short conversation regarding fate. Rerir then asked Vedrfolnir if he was the one responsible for the voices in his head, but he told him he was not doing so. Wishing to protect his fiancee, Rerir asked Vedrfolnir what he could do to protect her, and he told him that if he was still willing to be with Tholindis, he would need to persevere against everything in his path. Rerir believed him and Vedrfolnir then told him to head to the Universitas Magistrorum. As Rerir left, Vedrfolnir told him that they would meet again, though he failed to hear him in his rush to the university.[7]
Vedrfolnir also gave Dainsleif a special ring, which continuously "resets his condition" and enabled him to preserve his memories even after suffering the erosive effects of the curse of immortality.[8]
However, Vedrfolnir and four others were unable to resist the call of the Abyss and were said to have divided up amongst themselves a power that could destroy the world. They would be seen as Sinners and would each become transcendent beings in possession of "world-shattering power." Neither Vedrfolnir nor the other Sinners did anything to try and prevent the cataclysm from happening, and once the tragedy occurred, not one of them tried to defend Khaenri'ah. Because of this, his younger brother Dainsleif resents them, claiming that he will never forgive them.
After the Cataclysm[]
Vedrfolnir requested Surtalogi to find a disciple in the universe and bring them to Teyvat for reasons unknown. Surtalogi complied with the request, knowing the accuracy of his prophecy, and after some searching, brought Skirk to Teyvat.
Sometime after the cataclysm, the Traveler's Sibling and Chlothar explored the Unknown Sanctuary, where they found Vedrfolnir in the form of a levitating crystal wrapped in chains. He had a mysterious power which compelled nearby sentient organisms, including Chlothar and some hilichurls but excluding the Traveler (reliving their sibling's experience) and possibly their sibling, to worship him. He was protected by an Abyss Herald: Frost Fall, who did not allow humans to come near him.
As Chlothar prostrated himself before Vedrfolnir, both he and the Traveler (within their sibling's memory) independently heard Vedrfolnir's voice inside their head, calling them "dear creature" and questioning them as to why they were bowing, as he was a "Sinner" and not a god. However, he stated that he "[knows their] fate well" and urged them to become a "transcendent one," stating he would "shed a tear at the end of time... as I gaze back upon your life." He imbued Chlothar with the power of the Abyss, which alleviated his worsening conditions as he immediately felt better than before entering the sanctuary. Later, Chlothar was finally able to restore Caribert's sentience and speech.[9] Astounded at the miracle Vedrfolnir had performed, Chlothar disavowed The Seven and began worshipping him instead. When the Sibling and Chlothar returned to the Sanctuary later, the chained object, its hilichurl worshippers, and Vedrfolnir's voice were absent, but Chlothar was sure that everything was real and not illusion nor dream since he could still feel its "awesome and wondrous power flowing through his mind and body."[10]
At some point before his death, Chlothar used Abyssal power to create the Defiled Statue.[10] During the encounter with Vedrfolnir, the Traveler likens the crystal to the Defiled Statue and the worshipping hilichurls to the deceased Grand Thief, which they had discovered during the Archon Quest Involuntary Sacrifice in Chapter I: Act IV - We Will Be Reunited.[9]
After Traveler informs Dainsleif about their sibling's memories and the crystal, he has his suspicions as to who this individual is, but decides to investigate the matter before giving the Traveler his conclusion. He also tells them that if the "Sinner" is who he thinks it is, then "that person" had seen the Traveler through the memory, although the events of those memories had happened centuries in the past.[10]
After further investigation, Dainsleif confirms with the Traveler that Vedrfolnir is the "Sinner" they encountered. The Traveler then reflects that the stone slates outlining the Prophecy of Fontaine were "likely Vedrfolnir's doing as well".[11]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Vedrfolnir is the wielder of the catalyst Gleipnir.
- The game piece representing Vedrfolnir during Archon Quest All Is Foretold in Song of the Welkin Moon: Act IV - An Elegy for Faded Moonlight is a snake coiling itself around its own tail, likely being a reference to the Ouroboros, an ancient symbol depicting a snake or dragon eating its own tail. The ouroboros is often interpreted as a symbol for eternal cyclic renewal or a cycle of life, death and rebirth; the snake's skin sloughing symbolizes the transmigration of souls.
- Vedrfolnir is known by these aliases:
- Ved (by Dainsleif)
Etymology[]
- In Norse mythology, Veðrfölnir is a hawk sitting between the eyes of an unnamed eagle perched atop the world tree Yggdrasil.
Notes[]
Other Languages[]
Vedrfolnir
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Vedrfolnir |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 维瑟弗尼尔 Wéisèfúní'ěr |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 維瑟弗尼爾 Wéisèfúní'ěr |
| Japanese | ヴェズルフェルニル Vezuruferuniru |
| Korean | 베드르폴니르 Bedeureupollireu |
| Spanish | Vedrfolnir |
| French | Vedrfolnir |
| Russian | Ведрфёльнир Vedrfyol'nir |
| Thai | Vedrfolnir |
| Vietnamese | Vedrfolnir |
| German | Vedrfolnir |
| Indonesian | Vedrfolnir |
| Portuguese | Vedrfolnir |
| Turkish | Vedrfolnir |
| Italian | Vedrfolnir |
The Visionary
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | The Visionary | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 预言家 Yùyán-jiā | Prophet |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 預言家 Yùyán-jiā | — |
| Japanese | 予言者 Yogen-sha | — |
| Korean | 예언가 Yeeon'ga | — |
| Spanish | El Profeta | — |
| French | Le visionnaire | — |
| Russian | Провидец Providets | — |
| Thai | The Visionary | — |
| Vietnamese | Tiên Tri | — |
| German | Seher | — |
| Indonesian | The Visionary | — |
| Portuguese | O Visionário | — |
| Turkish | Kahin | — |
| Italian | Il Visionario | — |
"Sinner"
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | "Sinner" | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 「罪人」 "Zuìrén" | "Sinner" |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 「罪人」 "Zuìrén" | |
| Japanese | 「罪人」 "Tsumibito"[12] | "Sinner" |
| Korean | 「죄인」 "Joein" | "Sinner" |
| Spanish | Pecador | Sinner |
| French | Transgresseur | Transgressor |
| Russian | «Грешник» "Greshnik" | "Sinner" |
| Thai | "คนบาป" | |
| Vietnamese | "Tội Nhân" | "Sinner" |
| German | „Sünder“ | "Sinner" |
| Indonesian | "Pendosa" | "Sinner" |
| Portuguese | Pecador | |
| Turkish | "Günahkar" | "Sinner" |
| Italian | "Peccatore" | "Sinner" |
Change History[]
- Vedrfolnir was revealed to be the name of the Sinner in Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act VI - Bedtime Story.
- Vedrfolnir was mentioned in Archon Quest The Opera of Noirceur and Blancheur in Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty.
- The Sinner was introduced as an NPC named Voice Inside the Head in Archon Quest A Lamenter at Fate's End in Chapter III: Act VI - Caribert.
References[]
- ↑ YouTube: Genshin Impact Version "Luna II" Trailer (Video Description)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bilibili: 《原神》3.5版本PV：「风花的呼吸」 (Video Description)
- ↑ YouTube: 원신 「두 번째 달」 버전 PV 「사라진 달빛의 애가」 (Video Description)
- ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter IV, Act VI - Bedtime Story, Part 2: Memories That Should Not Exist
- ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter IV, Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty, Part 5: The Opera of Noirceur and Blancheur
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wind Glider: Wings of Fate's Course Intertwined
- ↑ Archon Quest, Song of the Welkin Moon, Act IV - An Elegy for Faded Moonlight, Part 1: All Is Foretold
- ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter V, Act VI - A Space and Time for You, Part 3: A Space and Time Without You
Haden: For you possess a ring, left to you by your elder brother, which continuously resets your body's condition... Of course, your memories are susceptible to erosion just like ours. But of all Khaenri'ahns who remain, you are sure to remember the most. - ↑ 9.0 9.1 Archon Quest, Chapter III, Act VI - Caribert, Part 3: A Lamenter at Fate's End
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Archon Quest, Chapter III, Act VI - Caribert, Part 4: Portended Fate
- ↑ Archon Quest Act, Chapter IV, Act VI: Bedtime Story
- ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter III, Act VI - Caribert, Part 3: A Lamenter at Fate's End (Japanese Voice-Over)