Verses and Vistas of Lantern Rite (Part I)

Verses and Vistas of Lantern Rite (Part I) is the first request in Part I of the Lantern Rite Tales event.

Steps[]

Talk to Vermeer
Look for suitable scenery
Talk to Qingzhou
Collect Pyro Whopperflower Nectar
Report back to Vermeer

Gameplay Notes[]

If the World Quest Luhua Landscape was started before accepting this quest, then it must be completed first before starting this one.

Dialogue[]

Quest Description

The artist Vermeer is puzzling over how to capture the Lantern Rite in a painting...

(Talk to Vermeer): Vermeer: No this isn't right, and that's not right either...; What's the matter?; Vermeer: Oh, hello. I'm just here collecting some materials.; Vermeer: Given that the Lantern Rite festival is already in full swing, I was thinking about how I could create a painting that depicts Liyue Harbor during the festival.; Vermeer: *sigh* Maybe it's a problem with my technique or something, but no matter what I do, the painting just doesn't feel right.; Vermeer: Maybe a change of scenery would give me more inspiration, but I can't seem to find anywhere better...; Vermeer: Traveler, do you know of any scenic spots that would be suitable for my painting?; We'll have a look around!; Vermeer: Oh, good. Let's have a look together then. Maybe we'll be able to find a nice scenic spot.

(Talk to Qingzhou at the scenic spot)

Vermeer: Now here's a good view of the landscape... Oh, who's this?

Qingzhou: My name is Qingzhou, my liege. I might add that I consider myself a poet, if I may be so bold. And you are...

Vermeer: Ah, so you're a poet? Haha. Well, I'm a painter and I'm looking for some scenic spots nearby to help give me some inspiration.

Qingzhou: Inspiration, you say? Why, this is quite a coincidence. I myself am also seeking a stroke of inspiration. May I be so bold as to ask the purpose for which you seek to be inspired?

Vermeer: Certainly, I intend to paint a scene of Liyue Harbor during the Lantern Rite. This traveler here was assisting me in my search for a suitable landscape.

Vermeer: And may I ask what you are seeking inspiration for?

Qingzhou: Yes, quite the coincidence indeed. I also intend to write a poem about Liyue Harbor during the Lantern Rite. I'm seeking inspiration, just as you are.

Vermeer: I see...

Qingzhou: Hmm...

Vermeer: Wouldn't a poem be a little too simple? How could an amazing festival like the Lantern Rite and Liyue Harbor itself possibly fit into a few lines of poetry?

Vermeer: Hah, if you ask me, only a great painting could properly capture the essence of the festival.

Qingzhou: A great painting, you say? Hehe, I fear that such a work would only be a waste of good brush and ink. A painting could never truly capture the subtle charm of the Lantern Rite and would fail to accurately render the spirit of Liyue.

Qingzhou: Furthermore, could the grandeur of a land as magnificent as Liyue ever possibly be captured in a painting?

Vermeer: Haha, I think a painting would be better.

Qingzhou: Hehe, and I think a poem would be better suited.

Whoa, calm down you two.

Vermeer: Arguing like this won't solve anything. I propose we each create a work depicting Liyue Harbor during the Lantern Rite...

Vermeer: Once we've both finished our works, we can put them on display and invite someone to judge them. What do you say?

Qingzhou: Your proposition is acceptable. I shall await your presence at Wangshu Inn once you have completed your... painting. Then we shall entreat an impartial judge to critique our work.

Vermeer: Good, you have a deal.

Qingzhou: It's settled then. If you would excuse me, I shall take my leave now.

(Qingzhou leaves)

Vermeer: He sure does talk big for a poet. And to think he actually believes that the Lantern Rite and Liyue Harbor can be expressed with a few lines of poetry, hah!

Vermeer: I'll show him! He won't even stand a chance once I finish my painting.

Vermeer: I'll need to pour all my creativity into this one. In fact, I should even specially prepare some paints and brushes for this particular piece.

Vermeer: Traveler, could I trouble you to help me collect some special materials?

Leave it to me.

Vermeer: Good, I'm counting on you. Now let me think...

What kind of materials do you need?

Vermeer: Oh, I'll need you to collect Whopperflower Nectar from a Pyro Whopperflower.

Vermeer: With that, I'll be able to make mix some special paint.

(Talk to Vermeer again): Vermeer: Hmph, my painting will leave that poet in tears of amazement.

(Talk to Vermeer after collecting Pyro Whopperflower Nectar)

Vermeer: So, were you able to get the Whopperflower Nectar I need?

Here it is.

(After giving the Pyro Whopperflower Nectar)

Vermeer: Let me see here. Oh, here we go... Yes, this will do just fine.

Vermeer: Once the paint is ready, all we'll need to do is find a suitable landscape and then I can start painting.

Vermeer: Humph, just wait until that poet sees my painting...

Vermeer: Ah, I've just remembered! It's a tradition to release Xiao Lanterns during Liyue's Lantern Rite. People even write wishes on the lanterns, right?

Vermeer: Hehehe, I've even prepared a Xiao Lantern here, and as for the wish... Well, I won't tell you, otherwise it might not come true.

Vermeer: Oh, I nearly forgot, these are for you. I guess you could consider them your reward. Thanks for the help!

Vermeer: I can't wait to see the look on that poet's face when he sees my painting.

Other Languages[]

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Verses and Vistas of Lantern Rite (Part I)	—
Chinese (Simplified)	海灯节的诗与画之一 Hǎidēng-jié de Shī yǔ Huà zhī Yī	Poems and Paintings of Lantern Rite: I
Chinese (Traditional)	海燈節的詩與畫之一 Hǎidēng-jié de Shī yǔ Huà zhī Yī	Poems and Paintings of Lantern Rite: I
Japanese	海灯祭の詩と絵その一 Umitou-sai no uta to eso no ichi	Poems and Paintings of Lantern Rite: I
Korean	해등절의 시와 그림Ⅰ Haedeungjeol-ui Siwa Geurim Il	Poems and Paintings of Sea Lantern Festival One
Spanish	Poemas y pinturas del Rito de la Linterna: parte I	Poems and Paintings of the Rite of the Lantern: Part I
French	Quand l'art s'en mêle	When Art Meddles In
Russian	Праздничные стихи и пейзажи I Prazdnichnyye stikhi i peyzazhi I	Festival Verses and Vistas I
Thai	บทกวีและภาพวาดของ Lantern Rite (I)
Vietnamese	Thơ Và Tranh Tết Hải Đăng I
German	Geschichten und Gedichte des Laternenrituals I	Stories and Poems of the Lantern Rite I
Indonesian	Syair dan Pemandangan Lantern Rite - Bagian I	Poems and Scenery of Lantern Rite - Part I
Portuguese	Pinturas e Poemas do Ritual de Lanternas - Parte I	Paintings and Poems of the Lantern Ritual - Part I

Change History[]

Released in Version 1.3

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