====== The Beauty Special ====== The information here comes from a [[https://www.hoyolab.com/article/23288935|post]] made by the official account on Hoyolab made on 29 November 2023. This image has been broken into pieces to better organise it. ---- {{ :external:pompom.intel:pompom-intel-4-cover.jpg?200|}} The Knights of Beauty? They are an elusive bunch! They are used to wandering the universe alone. But, if you run into one of them, you can always stop and take some time to listen to them expounding on the story of Idrila~. ---- ==== About Beauty ==== {{ :external:pompom.intel:pompom-intel-4-1.jpg?200|}} === The Vanished Aeon of Beauty === //— Idrila the Beauty// It is recorded in the data bank that Idrila was born after having observed the ultimate meaning of the world's existence — that of "Beauty." However, most people would only remember this god of beauty via the hymns that praised their unparalleled looks and the mysterious rumors of their unforeseen disappearance. Regarding the disappearance of "the Beauty," some believe that they already fell, while there are followers such as the Knights of Beauty who firmly believe they still exist somewhere in the universe. === The Chanters of Praise Who Wander the Universe === //— The Knights of Beauty// Among the legions of Idrila's followers, the most infatuated with classical beauty formed the Knights of Beauty. They chant beautiful hymns on their mounts, endlessly roaming the universe, extolling the name of Idrila. The Knights of Beauty are extremely self-disciplined. They stubbornly abide by an obsolete Code of Chivalry, believing that only through a perfectly refined body, mind, and spirit can they become truly worthy of worshiping Idrila. They still traverse the universe, and the source of their power remains a mystery. === Knight of the Rose and Spear === //— Argenti, a Knight of Beauty// He is a member of the Knights of Beauty, a knight who traverses the universe alone, and a guardian of beauty. For Argenti, all glory in this world equates to the single rose offered before the throne of the god of beauty. Therefore, before every duel, he would beseech his enemy thus: "If I win, then please acknowledge that Idrila the Beauty's loveliness is peerless!" > Lost and Found: > A tooth lost by a Knight of Beauty when carrying out the path of "Beauty." It is currently kept by the Mourning Actors. > If you are the owner, please contact us immediately. ---- ==== Urban News Snippets ==== {{ :external:pompom.intel:pompom-intel-4-2.jpg?200|}} === Man who insisted on throwing trash in public for 40 years === //— Joins the front line of city cleaning after converting to the Path of Beauty// Mr A has insisted on throwing rubbish in public for more than 40 years, and repeated interventions from his community have not made a difference. However, after Mr A started to believe in the Beauty due to the Knights of Beauty, he had already participated in cleaning 10 blocks after merely three days. He indicated to us that "after becoming a follower of Beauty, I finally understood there is so much beauty in the world that we must protect. My motto now is No Trash On the Ground Will Make the City Prettier!" === The Knights of Beauty cured my anxiety over my looks === //— The Knights of Beauty bring positive energy to youths// Recently, a trend to "reject appearance anxiety" has appeared, involving mostly youths. One of the founders of this movement, Miss B, reported, "I used to always think that I'm not perfect enough, until I met a Knight of Beauty who would praise me every step of the way during my daily two-hour commute. That made me realize everyone has their own unique brilliance, and I want to bring this confidence to more people!"