Major Characters Revealed for Genshin Impact’s New Story Arc
HoYoverse has once again raised the excitement level for Genshin Impact: Song of the Welkin Moon, this time by unveiling the main characters involved in the upcoming story arc. The “Moonlit Ballad of the Night” trailer gives fans a detailed look at the designs of all the characters, including long-awaited figures like Alice, Varka, Durin, and Columbina.
Some familiar faces are also making appearances. Albedo is set to join Nod-Krai with Alice, and none other than Wanderer — previously known as the Fatui Harbinger Scaramouche — is accompanying them. With several current Harbingers gathering in Nod-Krai, it seems that Wanderer is taking this opportunity to seek revenge on them. The developers have hinted that Nod-Krai will serve as the stage where some loose ends are tied up, and Wanderer’s arc appears to be one of those key elements.
Here is a full list of characters featured in the trailer, along with their known elements:
- Nicole Reeyn alias N
- Aino
- Varka – Anemo
- Jahoda
- Ineffa – Electro
- Durin – Pyro
- Sandrone alias Marionette
- Lauma
- Nefer – Dendro
- Kyryll Chudomirovich Flins – Electro
- Columbina alias Moon Maiden
- Alice alias A – Pyro
- Albedo – Geo
- Wanderer – Anemo
There is a lot to unpack with this reveal. One notable point is that the trailer’s description refers to Sandrone as a Fatui Harbinger but only calls Columbina the Moon Maiden. This might indicate that she has turned her back on the Fatui, as they are searching for her.
Nicole and Alice are well-known members of the Hexenzirkel. Fans have already translated the letter Alice receives in the trailer, which mentions the names of the Three Moon Sisters. Varka, the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, states outright that he is there for the moon, while Columbina hints that a veil of lies is about to fall. It seems that multiple factions are working to expose the false sky and moon of Teyvat.
Character Breakdown
Nicole Reeyn
Nicole is a powerful witch who is shown with wings in the trailer.
Aino
Aino is a member of the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop in Nod-Krai and the designer of Ineffa.
Varka
As the Grand Master of the Favonius Order, Varka has been on this mission since Version 1.0.
Jahoda
Jahoda is an unknown variable at this point, though her design suggests a possible connection to the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop.
Durin
Durin is a cursed dragon created by Rhinedottir, one of the Five Sinners, and a member of the Hexenzirkel. He is connected to Mondstadt’s history and shares a bond with Albedo due to their shared origin.
Sandrone
Sandrone, also known as Marionette, is No. 7 of the Fatui Harbingers and is obsessed with machines and automatons. She appears to be tasked with fighting the Frostmoon Scions.
Lauma
Lauma is a priestess associated with the Frostmoon Scions and deeply connected to the lands of Nod-Krai and the old moon powers.
Nefer
Nefer is another mysterious character, with her Dendro Vision and name hinting at a possible Sumeru connection. She appears to be a storyteller, suggesting there may be more to her role.
Flins
Kyryll Chudomirovich Flins is among the unknowns, with his name pointing to Snezhnaya. His lantern resembles those used by Fatui Electro Operatives, but his exact role remains unclear.
Columbina
Columbina, also known as Damselette, is No. 3 of the Fatui Harbingers but is referred to as the Moon Maiden in the trailer. Her connection to the Fatui and the Moon Sisters is a central mystery.
Alice
Alice, or A, is a leading member of the Hexenzirkel and the mother of Klee. Her involvement in the Nod-Krai affair signals major events to come.
Upcoming Release Details
Genshin Impact: Song of the Welkin Moon will launch with Version 6.0 later this year. The story arc's prologue is set to debut in Genshin Impact 5.8, just a week from now.