SEASON FOUR
Every episode our team provides travelers with visual and video aids to help better understand comparisons, learn more about topics, and follow what we’re discussing. While we strive to include links to official Genshin Impact resources, some may also be to third-party channels.
Below are some resources surrounding this episode about the Remnants of Gurabad that may be helpful to better understand the talking points and lore:
We just can’t get enough of the desert! This is our third installment talking about the soap opera of sand. Check out the other episodes for a love triangle and (somewhat) accidental incest.
The Shepherd and the Magic Bottle, a book that can be found on a desk in the House of Daena, gives us the names of the important post-Gurabad desert city-states. While the story is about the Jinni and Ay-Khanoum; Saleh, Tutlaytullah, and Orghana are all discussed.
City of Sapphires with the Palace of Emeralds… how can you not think of the Emerald City in the Wizard of Oz? Unfortunately, no ruby slippers can get you back to Tulaytullah. No matter how many times Tighnari clicks his heels.
The Garden of Endless Pillars is a one-time domain located west of the Dune of Carouses in the Hypostyle Desert. To open this domain you need to light a few pyro monuments in a certain order. While there are plenty of walkthroughs out there if you get stuck, there are some clues within the plant life – specifically the number of plants next to each monument.
You think you know someone and then – BAM – pirate hate. JK, we know Feens doesn’t actually hate pirates, maybe. But we do know she doesn’t like calling Kazuha one. Even though he literally sails on a pirate ship as his day job. What do you think? Let us know.
Another domain we mention is the City of Gold, located in Khaj-Nisut. This is the place where Deshret fell and we can only imagine the secrets that are still not unearthed over there. Khaj-Nisut is also one of the places in the desert that will transform as you work through the quests. So don’t worry if your map doesn’t match what you see in other traveler’s worlds.
In case you’re new here, Al loves Game of Thrones and dragons. And especially analogies of Genshin and GOT. Between the incest, murder, vying for power, and the Apep-osauruses, it’s no wonder she’s drawing so many parallels.
Don’t have time to watch all 73 episodes but want to join in on Al’s theories? Here’s a 10 minute recap of the show.
The Tulaytullah Weapon Series includes an abundance of – you guessed it – Tulaytullah lore. Made up of the claymore Makhaira Aquamarine (King’s concubine & co-conspirator with Faramarz), catalyst Wandering Evenstar (Old Blind Poet), and sword Xiphos’ Moonlight (Makhaira’s original lover and eventual hero of Tulaytullah); each weapon unlocks more to this ancient civilization’s story.
You’ve heard of Love is Blind, but Feens has a new romance reality show for you…. Love is Blood! With all the incest and murder that happens in this desert, the show would have PLENTY of contestants.
The Safhe Shatranj chess board unlocks a myriad of quests and stories, be sure to unlock every block! It eventually brings you to Gurabad, but could this oversized chess board also be connected to the gnosis like Bee mentions? You know, the chess board… or was that chest board… (iykyk).
They sure do love locked doors in Sumeru. However, the door to Gurabad has been locked up for much longer than Khaenri’ah. You can find Gurabad’s Ruin in Safhe Shatranj after completing the chess quests. It’s near a common daily where you chase elemental particles.
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 – Feyza (@art.by.minimalist). Feyza is an extremely talented freelance illustrator with rich, vibrant paintings. All of their work is stunning and leaps off the screen. Give them a follow on their socials below. And if you have the means, their commissions are currently open.
See more work from Feyza on Instagram and X/Twitter.
Artwork posted with permission of the artist.
Letters from Afar
Questions and comments delivered weekly by Kirara and the Komaniya Express
Smriti on Instagram wrote in after they started to read the Honkai Impact 3rd manga, which made Bee happy. Bee recommends reading the manga, especially The Second Eruption.
Read the Manga: Second Eruption – Official Honkai Impact 3 Wiki
Lumine on Instagram had a great thought about how Dainsleif may have been messing with the Ley Lines to bring back our memories. While Tif immediately imagined Dain prying open the flower of the blossom, Al went directly to Little Shop of Horrors. If you’re not familiar with this cult classic movie (or theater productions), watch the trailer here. We hope you resisted buying any strange and unusual plants during the recent total solar eclipse.
Akali from our inbox made us blush and mentioned they were saving for Kazuha. We really hope you got him! Feens also mentioned how Kazuha has a little gap in his front teeth, and we wanted to make sure you all saw the cuteness for yourselves.
Extras
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