august mid-month event

[stellafortunamods]

August Mid-Month Event
Welcome to Teyvat - a vast magical world of adventure.
The earth begins to rumble as the Lantern Rite draws ever closer - a threat from centuries past now emerges from the depths.

Thanks to a surprise lead from a gentleman with glasses, the missing miners have been found in a cavern underneath the blue tree at Nantianmen. The miners are possessed by a dark force, rushing to attack anyone who interferes with their digging. Best to knock them out before they hurt themselves... but that's not all. Their efforts have revealed an ancient seal in the cavern, and those who happen to be nearby will find themselves trapped in the seal's domain along with its very angry inhabitant.

Azhdaha makes no attempt to disguise his hatred for the one who had put him to sleep - Morax, now bereft of most of his divine power, cannot seal the dragon again on his own. It's up to you to weaken Azhdaha until his spirit can be put at ease. The dragon hits hard, but you have the benefit of the Geo Archon's shield for the time being.

As an elemental being, Azhdaha is able to invoke other elements in battle as infusions, so you'll need to adapt your tactics to match. It's almost like fighting a god up close - Forneus intervenes in the battle this time, giving you a speed boost to evade his heavy attacks.

At last, Azhdaha's spirit appears in the form of a child, lamenting his failed escape. While you were unable to defeat him, it seems that killing him is not necessary - he used to be an ally of Liyue, after all. Time has worn away his memories and his kindness, leaving only hatred.

Time is cruel. But there is hope, for you have the God of Time on your side. Now that Azhdaha is in a rare moment of lucidity, Forneus steps into the world, and as a favour for an old friend, restores the dragon's soul. Now in the form of a mortal man, he will be free to walk under the endless sky once more.

Forneus joins you on your tired trek out of the underground domain. It is with a somber expression that he tells you this is an inescapable fate, even for the gods. For those who live too long, losing their memories is their final curse. Even in Teyvat's artificial stasis, their gods will lose sight of what's important eventually. Some already have.

But - enough of depressing things for the moment. After fighting not one but two powerful beings, you've earned your rest. With the miners safely found, the festival's atmosphere remains upbeat, and you'll be able to witness the Mingxiao Lantern take flight in all its splendour. Here's to a new year, and a new beginning - for Liyue, and also hopefully for you.

State of the World

It's hard to tell why Azhdaha chose this particular time to try and break out of his prison. Maybe it's because of Osial's awakening last month, or that he sensed the weakening of his divine seal. Nevertheless, you've had to fight another dragon to beat the corruption out of him before, so you're probably experienced at this sort of thing. It brings a good amount of food for thought, though. Is it truly good to leave something as important as the fate of a world in the hands of those who might forget their vows?

Your time in Liyue is also drawing to an end. Everyone will be departing for Inazuma two weeks after the Lantern Rite ends. As for what will happen in those two weeks... it's a surprise! Please look forward to it ☆

Questions about this event can be asked below!

Comments

[stellafortunamods]

Hmm... Almond Tofu is light on the palette, but it leaves a refreshing aftertaste. Or if you want something sweeter, Tangyuan in ginger broth mixes sweet peanut and red bean paste with the tang of ginger root. Both are good.

[ Has he eaten both? Maybe he already has, but he always has room for more. ]