====== Manuscript of Era Nova II: Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne (3.1) ====== This originally comes from a [[https://www.hoyolab.com/article/37796159|post]] on Hoyolab by the official account, which was published on 23 March 2025. The image has been cut into more manageable pieces, and some typos have been corrected. ---- {{ :external:amphoreus:manuscript-era-nova-ii-light-slips-1.jpg?200 |}} ;#; Tell me their story, the wandering heroes, and the time stolen from them by the gods, keeping them from returning home.\\ To save the faltering Amphoreus, our journey must continue.\\ Open "Volume Two" of the "Manuscript of Era Nova," and let us revisit the past while listening to the faint murmurs of the future.\\ Current Coreflame Collection Progress: 09/12 ;#; ;#; The Coreflames of Time and Reason have been recovered. Their trials have yet to begin. ;#; ---- ==== Previously on the Trailblazing Expedition ==== {{ :external:amphoreus:manuscript-era-nova-ii-light-slips-2.jpg?200|}} **Caelus:** Rescued Phainon from the Titan's Trial. Visited the Grove of Epiphany afflicted by the Black Tide. With the help of the Reason Titan Cerces, we rescued Anaxa and the Titan Coreflame he carried. **Dan Heng:** Tribbie showed the memories of Tribios, and we witnessed the beginning of the prophecy, and the start of the Flame-Chase Journey. Mydei returned as the demigod of Strife, and together with his companions, he defeated the Flame Reaver and reclaimed the Coreflame. **Stelle:** Triane fell, her divine power deplete, on the eve of an unreached dawn. Mydei marched forth to hold back the Black Tide beyond, standing lone guard over the solitary city. The Reason Titan and the Time Titan have fallen. Our journey continues as we strive to save the crumbling Amphoreus... ---- ==== Companions and Memories==== {{ :external:amphoreus:manuscript-era-nova-ii-light-slips-3.jpg?200|}} **Trianne | Has Fallen**\\ To break through the darkest of times, rushing towards humanity's suffering.\\ Tribios shattered into a thousand pieces, withering away in foreign soil. > Goodbye, Trianne. > We'll surely stride towards a brighter tomorrow. > — Trailblazer & Dan Heng **Mydei | Breaker of Nikador's Divine Authority**\\ Led his people to break free from the blood-stained destiny of the Kremnoan dynasty, bringing and end to its histroy with his own hands. The last lone king returns home alone, defending his people against the Black Tide. > Mydeimos, may victory be your eternal companion. > May we continue to march forward, side by side. > — Trailblazer & Dan Heng **Anaxa**\\ One of the Seven Sages of the Grove of Epiphany, and founder of the Nousporist School. > He stayed behind to defend the Grove. > During this time, he used the art of alchemy and sacrificed something equivalent to a soul to transmit information to his reinforcements. **Hyacine**\\ Head healer at the "Twilight Courtyard" medical facility\\ Teaching Assistant at the Grove of Epiphany's Nousporist School > An acolyte of the Sky Titan Aquila who heals the wounded with exceptional medical skills and a sunny personality. **Trinnon & Tribbie | Bearers of Janus' Divine Authority**\\ The first demigod of Amphoreus, at the dawn of the Flame Chase, a prophecy guiding everyone toward tomorrow. > Though they witnessed their own countless falls, they still faced destiny with serenity. **Aglaea | Bearer of Mnestia's Divine Authority**\\ A leader who stabilizes the hearts of the people. She guards the safety of the Vortex of Genesis, and is stationed n Okhema to handle political crises. > She had long foreseen the cruely of parting, and had long prepared herself for it. **Phainon | Chrysos Heir in Aedes Elysiae**\\ During the trial of the Strife Titan, one must face their inner demons. Phainon nearly lost control in the process. > Together with his companions, he devised tactics to hunt down the Flame Reaver. **Castorice | Aidonia's Maiden of War**\\ As a diplomatic envoy to the Grove, she uncovered the true identity of Cerces, the Reason Titan. > Born as the Shadow of Death, she also seeks during the Flame-Chase Journey her connection with the Death Titan. **Mem**\\ Can now speak simple words. Recommended the Trailblazer to undergo the Oronyx Coreflame trial. > After the battle with Nikador, their voice seems to have become more intelligible. **Dan Heng**\\ Together with his companions, he rescued Phainon from the Strife Titan trial and searched for Trianne's whereabouts. As the maintainer of the Express's data bank, he analyzed and hypothesized about the Amphorean "lockdown." **Trailblazer**\\ They rescued Phainon, visited the Grove, and intercepted the Flame Reaver. Using the power of Oronyx's Prayer as a Trailblazer, they witnessed the beginning of the Flame Chase initiated by Tribios, and offered to undertake the trial of accepting Oronyx's Coreflame. ---- ==== From the Future ==== {{ :external:amphoreus:manuscript-era-nova-ii-light-slips-4.jpg?200 |}} ;#; When the scroll is sealed and the pen is set down, you hear whispers from the future. ;#; ;#; "Traveler from the sky... You should have... dissipated already..."\\ "You'll have to challenge that... tightly clasped Hand of Shadow..." ;#;