SEASON THREE
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Below are some resources surrounding what we discussed about Caribert that may be helpful to better understand this week’s lore:
This episode we talk about the Sumeru Archon Quest, Caribert. If you want to revisit this entire quest, you can thanks to YouTuber Fayato.
Watch on YouTube: Full Caribert Archon Quest – Genshin Impact 3.5
One of the main characters of this story is Chlothar Alberich, who first introduced himself as Eide. When we first meet him, we recognized that he was from Khaenri’ah by his diamond eyes and clothing.
At first look, Caribert resembles a regular hilichurl. But when you look closer, you see the purple scarf tied around his left wrist. Chlothar originally gave that scarf to Caribert’s mother, so fittingly he gave it to Caribert as way to differentiate him from the other churls.
When we first enter the hut with Paimon and Dainsleif, we note that the mirror in the box is broken. Later in the quest, Chlothar says the mirror was broken by Caribert, which confuses us since we know the mirror was already broken. One of the few clues of the time rift.
At the center of the cave we venture into, we find a purple crystal suspended by chains. An ominous voice begins to speak to us and identified itself as “The Sinner”.
The Sinner crystal reminds Bee & Tif of The Dark Crystal, much to Al’s disappointment. If you’re not familiar with this Jim Henson 1982 classic, we definitely recommend checking it out.
Watch on YouTube: THE DARK CRYSTAL [1982] – Official Trailer (HD)
And of course, we were also reminded of the Defiled Statue from the first Dainsleif Archon Quest back in Mondstadt. Are they related or do people just like hanging stuff upside down in this world?
The most dramatic part of the entire quest is when we look into the broken mirror and see the reflection of our sibling. Completely shook, we have a bunch of flashbacks and feel uneasy. That is until we hear Dainsleif call for us from outside the hut.
We all sort of admit this theory might not hold water, but what is the possibility that our sibling was shacking up with Pierro? We know the Fatui Harbinger was around at that time and is from Khaenri’ah. Could he be an ally?
This haunting scene, whether in the original “Of Mice and Men” or in the homage to the predecessor in “The Walking Dead”, is referenced in the episode when thinking about the decisions Chlothar must have faced.
WARNING: Gun violence
Watch on YouTube: Look at the Flowers Lizzie
Bonus Video: We don’t mention it during the episode, but this fan video celebrating the 3rd anniversary is SPECTACULAR. Especially the depiction of the Caribert situation.
Fantastic work Hamelin_哈米伦的弄笛者!
Watch on YouTube: [ENG] Genshin CN 3rd Anniversary: Light in the Abyss
@talesoftif poor caribert, this story was so tragic. #caribert #genshinimpact #genshin #clotharalberich #caribertgenshin #hilichurl #talesofteyvat #talesofteyvatpod ♬ original sound – Tif
A little more drama.
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Artist Spotlight
There are so many talented & creative people in the Genshin community, and we’d like to spread some love to a wonderful artist – Sakon (@sakonlieur). This amazing piece depicts this quest so well! The details are fantastic, especially where the Traveler is depicted as both Lumine & Aether. We can’t get enough of it! Be sure to check out their socials to see the other Sumeru Archon stories and more.
See more work from Sakon on X/Twitter, INPRNT, and PixIV.
Artwork posted with permission of the artist.
