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Traveler's Story Voice-Overs about Natlan
Voice-Overs[]
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| Aether | Lumine | |
About the Children of Echoes' Gems... Unlock the Teleport Waypoint in Natlan | ||
| Paimon: Hey, so the valleys here are just bursting with shiny gemstones! Paimon: This could be a huge opportunity for us! We should get digging ASAP. With any luck, we'll hit the jackpot and we'll never have to worry about Mora again! (TravelerTraveler): Hmm... But how would you actually know when you've hit the jackpot? Can you even tell which stones are the valuable ones? Paimon: Uhh, well... Paimon just figured... the shinier the stone, the more valuable it is! Yeah, that should be about right! (TravelerTraveler): You're starting to sound like an evil fairytale dragon, hoarding all the shinies they can get their greedy claws on... Paimon: Hehe, except we're in Natlan now — so instead of "evil dragon," it's "noble Saurian"! Paimon: "O brave and cunning (TravelerTraveler), follow this noble Saurian, for she shall lead you to the most precious gemstone in the entire world!" (TravelerTraveler): Great! Except she can't tell which stones are the valuable ones, so how's that gonna work? | ||
| About the Scions of the Canopy... Unlock the Teleport Waypoint in Natlan | ||
| Paimon: The Scions of the Canopy sure do love their extreme outdoor sports. Seems like they have a real appetite for danger. Paimon: Free solo climbing, skysurfing, volcano parkour, bungee jumping off cliffs... Whew, even the thought of it makes Paimon light-headed! (TravelerTraveler): Really? Honestly, some of the stuff we've done is at least as dangerous as that... We froze half to death on Dragonspine, narrowly avoided being fried in all those thunderstorms, got sandblasted in the scorching desert, stared death in the face in those eerie Withering Zones... The list goes on. Paimon: Huh, when you put it like that... Yeah, we've been through some pretty extreme stuff. (TravelerTraveler): Mhm, but we're built different. Most people's idea of "danger" is probably just an average day on the road for us. That's probably how it is for the Scions of the Canopy with their extreme sports as well. Paimon: Whoa, wait a second! Let's get one thing straight: YOU might be built different, but Paimon sure as heck isn't. Paimon: Now, Paimon's sure you and your danger-braving buddies know what you're doing, but the second we find ourselves in serious trouble, Paimon's gonna... hide behind you until it's over. | ||
| About the Hot Springs of Natlan... Unlock the Teleport Waypoint in Natlan | ||
| Paimon: The People of the Springs are so chill. If they're not relaxing in a hot spring, they're planning their next big soak... (TravelerTraveler): Apparently, some of them even hire musicians to play some relaxing music while they take a dip. The warm water relaxes the body, and the soothing music relaxes the mind... Paimon: Whoa, that sounds so nice, Paimon wants to try it for herself... (TravelerTraveler): Alright. Well, next time you visit the hot springs, I'll play some Aranara music for you. Paimon: Ooh~ ...Um, but Paimon doesn't play any instruments, so what happens when it's your turn to go in the spring? (TravelerTraveler): You can sing me a song. Maybe... an opera from Fontaine? Paimon: That's way too hard! Also — not exactly relaxing! That kind of music will put your blood pressure through the roof! Paimon: How about some Natlan rap instead? Paimon's been practicing, check this out: Paimon: "Hey! Flyin' in your face, it's Paimon the guide, no stranger to danger, takes it in her stride..." Paimon: "Saw a beast called blubber in the nation of water, my Guhua brother got his weapons in order, sword in one hand and a spear in the other..." (TravelerTraveler): Wow, very smooth! (TravelerTraveler): If I was listening to that in a hot spring, I'd be tapping the water to the beat like a drum. Paimon: Yeah, it'd be like a big music festival! And anyone who's late to the party, the rhythm of the water would get them right into the groove! (TravelerTraveler): Uhhh... Wait, didn't we start this by saying how the hot springs are meant to be relaxing? | ||
| About the Collective of Plenty... | ||
| Paimon: Don't you think those masked warriors look super cool? (TravelerTraveler): Yeah, really gives them an air of mystery. Paimon: Right!? Don't you think Paimon should get in on this too? Put on a mask and win some wrestling matches with the Collective of Plenty? She could make a whole new name for herself! Paimon: Paimon's even thought of some catchphrases, get this: "A Saurian warrior never removes her mask!" Paimon: Famous adventurer by day, mighty Saurian warrior by night. Does that sound cool or what!? (TravelerTraveler): Yeah, it does, but there's just one problem... Paimon: Hmm? What's that? (TravelerTraveler): You'll just look like Paimon in a mask. No air of mystery there. | ||
| About Woven Goods... | ||
| Paimon: Here in Natlan, they seem to use woven scrolls where most nations would use books. It feels so different reading off of them. (TravelerTraveler): Yeah. They say it started with the Masters of the Night-Wind, when the Shamans began recording their tribal history and legends on woven material. As the practice became more widely adopted, the number and variety of stories grew. Paimon: Ooh, Paimon should make a record of all our adventures as well! That way, if you ever start a tribe called the Travelers, you'll have your very own historical record! Paimon: Plus, it could make a really cool cape. And an extra blanket when you're camping in the wild... (TravelerTraveler): That would make for one "weathered" chronicle. | ||
| About the Collective of Plenty and the Flower-Feather Clan... | ||
| Paimon: Paimon's heard that everyone from the Collective of Plenty is built like a bricklayer! (TravelerTraveler): Maybe you should go stay with them for a while. Grow those muscles out. Paimon: No! Paimon likes herself the way she is now. (TravelerTraveler): Okay, then what about staying with the Flower-Feather Clan instead? Their thing is flying. I bet they could help you sharpen your skills! Paimon: Huh? But... isn't Paimon good enough at flying already? (TravelerTraveler): Yeah, but then you'd be able to carry me when you fly. Paimon: Nope, not happening! How would that even be possible? (TravelerTraveler): Well, if you had those muscles I talked about... Paimon: Oh, geez, not this again... For the last time, no! | ||
| About Ways to Make Friends With Saurians... | ||
| Paimon: Oooh, there are so many cute Saurians in Natlan! Paimon's gonna make friends with every single one! (TravelerTraveler): Oh? Someone sounds confident... Paimon: You bet! Paimon's got it all figured out! (TravelerTraveler): Oh you do, huh? Come on then, what's the secret to making Saurian friends? Paimon: It's really simple! First, you've gotta sweet-talk them, show 'em you mean well so they relax their defenses. Then, you gently pat them on the head — that makes them feel more comfortable around you. Paimon: Last but not least: Get 'em some good grub! The way to a Saurian's heart is through the stomach, after all! What do you think? Solid plan, huh? (TravelerTraveler): Hmm, what do I think... I think that all of these tactics would also work really well on you, Paimon. Paimon: Would not! Paimon can't be won over by some cheap tricks! (TravelerTraveler): Huh? Oh, you misunderstand! I meant to say that you're as cute as a baby Saurian! Paimon: Hah! Flattery, really? You think that'll work on Paimon? Think again! (TravelerTraveler): But I was being sincere, Paimon! Ah, how can I prove it to you? With some Sweet Madame, perhaps? Paimon: ...Wait, really? Sweet Madame? Oh, heck yes! Paimon could totally go for some of that right now! Paimon: ...Uhh... What's with that smug look on your face? ...What!? Is Paimon missing something? | ||
| About Archaeology... | ||
| Paimon: Word is that speed's of the essence when doing archaeology work with the Children of Echoes. Why's that? (TravelerTraveler): It's probably because this place is absolutely overflowing with relics... Paimon: Uh, but isn't that a good thing? (TravelerTraveler): Well, more relics means more competition! Imagine you saw a really cool stone slate one day, and planned to come back and grab it the day after — only to show up the next day and find someone else had already beaten you to it! Paimon: Um, Paimon still doesn't get it... (TravelerTraveler): Okay, here's another analogy: Imagine one night you're all ready to dig in to a delicious snack... but then you find a piece of it's missing! Paimon: Ahh! Yeah, that'd be terrible! Paimon: ...Wait a sec, that's exactly what happened last night... Anything you wanna confess, (TravelerTraveler)? | ||
| About Resolving Conflicts... | ||
| Paimon: Paimon's heard that even in Natlan, there are lots of ways to resolve conflict that don't involve contests of strength. (TravelerTraveler): Really? In the Nation of War? Paimon: Yeah! Like, apparently, some people in the Children of Echoes settle their disputes by holding a dance-off! (TravelerTraveler): A dance-off? So, they mutually decide on a time and place... Paimon: Uh-huh! (TravelerTraveler): And just dance their socks off? Paimon: Mm-hmm! (TravelerTraveler): Until one person gets so exhausted, they can't get up anymore? Paimon: Yep! Paimon: ...Wait, what the... Hold on, that IS a contest of strength! | ||
| About Ways to Make a Fortune... | ||
| Paimon: Guess what? Paimon just thought of the best Mora-making idea ever! (TravelerTraveler): Oh? Do tell. Paimon: Just look at how many people pass by this place every day. If we opened a business here, right outside the Stadium, we'd make a fortune without even trying! (TravelerTraveler): So... What would you sell? Paimon: Uhhh... maybe... alchemical potions from Mondstadt? (TravelerTraveler): I think there's already people selling similar stuff... Paimon: In that case, ummm... Ooh! Ores from Liyue! Yeah, we could make a killing off of those! (TravelerTraveler): Pretty sure the Children of Echoes are already in that business, too... Paimon: Yeah... Wait, Paimon's got it — rugs from Sumeru! Those'll definitely be a hit! (TravelerTraveler): Unfortunately, that's the specialty of the Masters of the Night-Wind. Paimon: Well then... we'll fence the whole Stadium up! And charge an admission fee to everyone who tries to get inside, whether they're a contestant or a spectator! (TravelerTraveler): You'll be locked up before your fence is even half-finished... Paimon: Grrrrrrrr! Why does getting rich have to be so hard? | ||
| About Saurian Stylists... | ||
| Paimon: Paimon will never forget the first saurians we saw in Natlan. They're just fascinating creatures. Paimon: There was the Tepetlisaurs with their bouncy heads, the Koholasaurs with their smooth backs, and then the Yumkasaurs with their fluffy ears and heads. (TravelerTraveler): I bet a baby Yumkasaur would make the best teddy bear... Paimon: Yeah... Hey, their fur probably keeps growing out as they get older, right? Do you think it starts getting in the way eventually? Paimon: Like, imagine if a Yumkasaur had really long fur around the ears and head... they'd barely be able to see where they're going. And that could be kinda dangerous... (TravelerTraveler): You seem to have thought a lot about this. Are you planning on becoming a saurian hairstylist? Paimon: Uh... Are you serious? (TravelerTraveler): Just think about it. Once you get famous, you'll be rolling in Mora! Paimon: Oh... You're right! This is it, this is how Paimon makes her fortune! Paimon: Paimon's gonna become the hairstylist for every Yumkasaur in Natlan! Hehehe, so much Mora... Paimon: No, wait, the Mora's secondary! The best part of this plan is making friends with all the Yumkasaurs! Life will be sooo happy! (TravelerTraveler): But they're big, you know. It's gotta take a long time to style all that fur with just an ordinary pair of scissors. You might find you can only take one customer per day... (TravelerTraveler): If you're serious about this stylist business, you'd better start building some strength! At the very least, aim to lift a pair of scissors as big as the Dull Blade! Paimon: The Dull Blade? But isn't that your weapon? (TravelerTraveler): Yeah, but I can let you borrow it for training. Come on! Let's get practicing! Paimon: Hey... This isn't "training," this is "give Paimon the sword and let her fight the monsters instead"! Paimon did not sign up for this! | ||
| About Ancient Names... | ||
| Paimon: So in Natlan, warriors who impress the Wayob enough get an Ancient Name. Paimon's so jealous! Having an Ancient Name would be so cool! (TravelerTraveler): Huh? Don't you already have a bucket load of titles, Paimon? Paimon: Hmm? Oh wait... Yeah, you're right! Paimon: Paimon's your "best travel companion" and "trusty guide," plus she's the "Trendy Flyer," "Silver Companion," and "Assistant to the Honorary Senior Researcher"... Heck yeah, Paimon's an actual legend! Paimon: If the people of Natlan end up making a record of our adventures, Paimon's gonna make sure they use every single one of those titles! (TravelerTraveler): Huh? But wouldn't that make everything too long? (TravelerTraveler): Just think about it. If the locals also used all of their names, records would look something like: (TravelerTraveler): On this day, "Uthabiti" Kachina of the Children of Echoes, otherwise known as the Nanatzcayans, and "Umoja" Mualani of the People of the Springs, of Meztli fame, encountered "Malipo" Kinich of the Scions of the Canopy of Huitztlan, traveling alongside his impish partner, K'uhul Ajaw, while on their way to the Masters of the Night-Wind in Mictlan... Paimon: Okay, okay, you can stop now! Geez, with a document that long, it'd stretch from here to the Stadium and back... and that's before it even got to the point! Paimon: Well, if Paimon had to pick just one out of all her titles... Yep, it'd have to be: "Best companion ever"! | ||
| About the Stadium of the Sacred Flame... | ||
| Paimon: So just between the two of us... Paimon's been wondering about something. It's to do with the competitions at the Stadium. Paimon: You know how there's a point system? First everyone fights in teams, then for the teams that make it through, there's a set number of one-on-one matches, and after that, everyone's ranked based on their final scores. Paimon: Why did they structure it like that? (TravelerTraveler): Maybe it's to maintain suspense until the final round? Everyone loves to see the underdog make a comeback at the last minute. Paimon: Could be, could be... Or maybe it's because they wanna avoid a situation where there's only two contestants and they're evenly matched? (TravelerTraveler): Yeah... They'd end up having to call it a draw and quit. Paimon: Exactly! It'd be like pitting the most aggressive Tatankasaur against the most slippery Yumkasaur. Tatankasaur attacks, Yumkasaur dodges, and so on and so forth, until a whole day and night has passed... Paimon: By this point, the audience is starving, so they end the fight and agree to a round two some other time. Paimon: But round two comes and goes, and there's still no clear winner. This time, the fight only ends because the Yumkasaur makes an illegal surprise attack and injures the Tatankasaur. Paimon: ...Before long, we've ended up with "Tatanka vs. Yumka," "Tatanka vs. Yumka 2," "Tatanka vs. Yumka: Return of the Sacred Scales," "Tatanka vs. Yumka: Over the Volcano"... and the sequels show no signs of stopping. Paimon: ...Wait, we should totally get those made into a film series! We'd make a ton of Mora. (TravelerTraveler): Not a bad idea... Although, I don't think the Scions of the Canopy would be too too happy about you making their Saurian the villain! Paimon: Alright, well you pitch an idea then, if you're such a film critic! | ||
| About Natlan's Adventurers... | ||
| Paimon: The Natlanese don't seem to leave Natlan much, do they? (TravelerTraveler): Nope, and there are some good reasons for that. Paimon: Hmm... That must make things pretty difficult for anyone who wants to be an adventurer, huh? Paimon: Think about it — if they can't go to other nations, they miss out on a ton of potential commissions. If they can't go exploring unknown ruins, surely they can't make a whole lot of Mora... It's too bad. (TravelerTraveler): You'd think so, wouldn't you? But in fact, they've found ways around it. Paimon: Huh? (TravelerTraveler): I've heard of a group in the People of the Springs who call themselves "wayfinders." They have a wealth of knowledge about Natlan's geography and ancient ruins, so a lot of foreign adventurers hire them as guides when they visit. (TravelerTraveler): Of course, that means they get paid for each trip, regardless of whether their client actually finds the treasure. So in the long run, they might actually earn more than a traditional adventurer would. Paimon: Wow, okay... But wait — if they know so much about Natlan's ancient ruins, why don't they just go find the treasure themselves? (TravelerTraveler): Well, here's the thing... What if there never was any treasure to begin with? Paimon: Whoa... Okay, Paimon's gonna need a minute to let that sink in... | ||
| About Graffiti... | ||
| Paimon: The Natlanese seem to do a lot of doodling everywhere. Except they don't call it "doodling," do they? They call it, uh... flow-something? (TravelerTraveler): "Phlogiston engraving." But strictly speaking, that refers to the engraving of special stone tablets. What you're talking about is just regular graffiti. (TravelerTraveler): Take this one, for example. It basically just says, "You're in Nanatzcayan territory now! Children of Echoes for the win!" Paimon: That's pretty fun! Now Paimon wants in. Shall we do some graffiti of our own? (TravelerTraveler): We sure can. But what do you think we should draw? Paimon: Well that's easy — a portrait of the best travel guide in all of Teyvat! Now let's see... Ah, there! Put it right there on that cliff face. (TravelerTraveler): So you want me to do the honors, huh? Alright then, lemme think about this... Yep, first we need to capture that classic Paimon facial expression: seething with rage... Paimon: Mhm-hmm— Wait, what!? Grr... You know what, forget it! Paimon has decided to find a professional Natlanese graffiti artist instead! | ||
| About Saurian Companions... | ||
| (TravelerTraveler): The Natlanese seem to have a genuinely close relationship with their saurians. Paimon: Yeah! They're true companions, just like us. Inseparable wherever they go! (TravelerTraveler): So... let's say there was a competition between you and the saurians. Who do you think would win the title of champion companion? Paimon: Huh? What sort of a question is that!? (TravelerTraveler): I mean, the more I think about it, it's like... You can't burrow into the ground like the tepetlisaurs, and you don't fly as fast as the qucusaurs... Paimon: H—Hey! Y—You're thinking about this all wrong! For starters, Paimon flies way faster than any tepetlisaur, and she's better than the qucusaurs at, uh... at picking out the tastiest Chicken-Mushroom Skewer from the grill! (TravelerTraveler): And most importantly of all, Paimon has been at my side longer than any saurian. Paimon: Exactly! Let's not forget who's the best travel guide in all of Teyvat, hehe! (TravelerTraveler): Alright, my trusty companion, shall we set off on our next adventure? Paimon: Um, actually, now that Paimon's mentioned it, she feels like her Chicken-Mushroom-Skewer-picking-out skills have gotten a little rusty... C'mon, you should cook up a few so Paimon can practice! | ||
| About Ajaw... | ||
| Paimon: Paimon's been dying to hear your thoughts about this... What is the deal with Ajaw? And don't say you haven't noticed. (TravelerTraveler): Noticed what? Paimon: ...! Try everything! He's completely different from every other Saurian! For starters, he can talk — matter of fact, he never shuts up! Also, he's always hovering around Kinich instead of walking on the ground. Oh, and don't get Paimon started on those stupid sunglasses! Why would a Saurian wear sunglasses? It doesn't make any sense! (TravelerTraveler): Hmm... Paimon: Why are you looking at Paimon like that...? (TravelerTraveler): It's just... You talk a lot too, and you fly, plus... didn't you get yourself a pair of silly-looking glasses in Fontaine? Paimon: ...That is completely different! Paimon: But anyway, there's a more glaring issue here... Ajaw is flat as a pancake! He's floating around looking like a little cardboard cutout, and no one in Natlan bats an eyelid! Don't you think that's strange? (TravelerTraveler): It's definitely unusual. Then again, maybe everyone's just used to it by now. (TravelerTraveler): Ultimately, it nobody's business but Ajaw's, so if you want answers, you'd probably have to ask him. Paimon: But would he even tell us the truth? Paimon gets the feeling he'd just make up a bunch of phony-baloney to get us off his case... Paimon: *gasp* Or maybe... He'd be like, "Okay, if you really wanna know... I'll show you!" And then poof! He'd turn us into cardboard cutouts too! (TravelerTraveler): Heh... Cardboard-cutout Paimon, now that I would love to see, hehehe... Paimon: Hey... Cut it out! Paimon doesn't wanna be flat as a pancake... | ||
| About Natlan's Body Painting Practices... | ||
| Paimon: Have you noticed the... makeup that Natlanese people wear? Or body paint, or tattoos, or graffiti, or whatever it's called — anyway, it looks really cool! (TravelerTraveler): I have noticed! "Body paint" is right, although it's not just any old paint. Apparently, it contains phlogiston. Paimon: Wow, really? (TravelerTraveler): Yep. If you're interested to try it out, I'm pretty sure they offer a body painting experience specially for tourists — but they just use normal paint for that. Paimon: Ooh! Well, since we're here... why don't we try it? All part of the experience. (TravelerTraveler): Sure thing. You'll need to pick a color palette and a motif first though. Each tribe has its own style. Paimon: Alright, Paimon chooses, uh... Paimon chooses... Ugh! They all look so cool! Choosing between them is impossible. Paimon: Meh, choosing is losing! Paimon will take them all! (TravelerTraveler): Wow... Today I learned that Paimon is a maximalist... Well, I'm sure some people would say "less is more," but I say — you do you, Paimon! Paimon: What are you talking about!? Paimon never said anything about using them all at once! She just wants options, so she can switch up her style every day! (TravelerTraveler): ...Oh. That's too bad... I woulda loved to see Paimon with an elaborate arm-tattoo... Paimon: Stop! Nope! Stop it! No imagining Paimon with an arm-tattoo! Not allowed! | ||
| About Living With Saurians... | ||
| Paimon: The people and saurians of Natlan have a great relationship, huh? They live together, fight together, even fly together... (TravelerTraveler): Just like us, right? Except you're too small to take me flying... It's just a shame you can't grow any bigger. Not for want of trying, of course — you do eat a lot of Chicken-Mushroom Skewers... Paimon: Hmph... Let's not forget that saurians can't be your guide. Or your conversation partner. (TravelerTraveler): It's strange to think that there was once a time when humans and saurians were enemies. And now they co-exist peacefully. Must've taken a lot of work to get to where things are today. Paimon: If Paimon was a saurian, all it would have taken is some tasty food. (TravelerTraveler): You say that, but... what if you demanded a hundred chicken skewers per day, and the humans couldn't provide that much? Paimon: Umm... Paimon could probably settle for fifty a day... (TravelerTraveler): Or even better — maybe the humans could team up with you and you could go hunting together. Then there'd be enough meat for everyone to eat their fill! Paimon: Uh-huh! Peace between species all starts with a full stomach! | ||
| About the Volcano... | ||
| Paimon: That Volcano is so huge, you can see it from anywhere in Natlan... Where do you think all that magma comes from, though? (TravelerTraveler): One legend holds that an enormous Pyro Dragon slumbers in the deepest depths of Natlan. Within the dragon's body dwells the world's first flame, burning eternally, and causing boils to form on the dragon's back. Every once in a while, these boils spew out fire, which takes the form of magma when it comes above ground. Paimon: For real!? But... what happens if the dragon ever wakes up? Natlan will be doomed! (TravelerTraveler): Yep, and that's why the Pyro Archon gets the tribes to periodically join forces and go pacify the dragon, to make sure it stays asleep. Paimon： ...Wait, what? No, that's to fight the Abyss! Isn't it? (TravelerTraveler)： ...Well, not if this story from a woven scroll I bought on the street is to be believed. Paimon： Ugh, Paimon knew it! | ||
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