====== Verdant Knights Special ====== The information here comes from a [[https://www.hoyolab.com/article/33076191|post]] made by the official account on Hoyolab made on 9 September 2024. ---- {{ :external:pompom.intel:pompom-intel-9-cover.jpg?200|}} The Xianzhou Yaoqing has long sailed through war-torn starfields, constantly waging battles on various fronts. It is the vanguard of the Xianzhou Alliance in hunting down abominations. The Verdant Knights, the most esteemed and ever-victorious elite force of the Yaoqing, have a remarkable record of achievements in battle. As the Luminary Wardance is being readied to commence on the Xianzhou Luofu, Trailblazers might encounter and spar with the many heroes of the Xianzhou Alliance. Today, I will temporarily take on the role of editor-in-chief to introduce the Trailblazers to the Verdant Knights — an elite force of the Xianzhou Alliance. ---- ==== The Xianzhou Yaoqing's Verdant Knights ==== {{ :external:pompom.intel:pompom-intel-9-1.jpg?200|}} **Vanguard of The Hunt for Abominations**\\ > May, Year 8098 Star Calendar, the Yaoqing's report: We have secured a resounding victory against Fallomom's abominations. > June, Year 8098 Star Calendar, the Yaoqing's report: We have secured a resounding victory against Toste-VIII's abominations. > December, Year 8098 Star Calendar, the Yaoqing's report: We have secured a resounding victor against Asmodeus' abominations. > — Excerpts from the Xianzhou Luofu's Records of Yellowbell Resonance, Year 8098 Star Calendar The Xianzhou Yaoqing has long sailed through war-torn starfields, constantly waging battles on various fronts. It is the most proficient vanguard of the Xianzhou Alliance in hunting down abominations. The Verdant Knights, the most esteemed and ever-victorious elite force of the Yaoqing, have a remarkable record of achievements in battle. Its official designation is the Yaoqing's Cloud Knights, called "Verdantia Fleet," composed predominantly of foxians. The brave foxian warriors possess not only naturally sharp senses, but also an unwavering determination to fight to the end. The foxians have allied with the Xianzhou to exterminate the Abominations of Abundance, vowing to liberate all their fellow kin enslaved by the Denizens of Abundance. ---- ==== Feixiao of Verdant Knights ==== {{ :external:pompom.intel:pompom-intel-9-2.jpg?200|}} **The Vanquishing General of the Yaoqing Military** > "Campaign against Toste: a great victory, with a million abominations eradicated." > "Expedition to Sakin: a great victory, with the remaining borisin forces annihilated." > "Battle of Gordo: a great victory, with the enemy chieftain captured alive." > — Excerpts from the Xianzhou Luofu's Records of Yellowbell Resonance during Feixiao's Period of Command General Feixiao of the Xianzhou Yaoqing is not only the leader of the Yaoqing's Cloud Knights, but also the pride of its military and civilians, known as "The Vanquishing General" for her remarkable victories. For a long time, the Abominations of Abundance have plundered and enslaved many worlds. The thread they pose is just as terrible as the Swarm Disaster. Under Feixiao's leadership, the Verdant Knights crushed the Abominations of Abundance into scattered remnants, forcing them to hide in the corners of the Cosmos. Feixiao's combat style is bold and sweeping. Whether wielding a sleek gunblade, a heavy axe, or even an ordinary fist, all become lethal strikes under her swift movements. At the peak of her fiery battle will, she becomes an unrivaled storm on the battlefield. ---- ==== Moon Rage ==== {{ :external:pompom.intel:pompom-intel-9-3.jpg?200|}} **Boon of the Wolf, Bane of the Fox**\\ > Judging by genetic screen results, the borisin share a common ancestor with the foxians — yet the two have diverged onto very different paths. The foxian epic poems speak of both being enlightened by a god from beyond the firmament called "the Master of Immortality." Having imbibed of the Redspring's water, they obtained their lengthened lives. > — Excerpts from the List of Archenemies collected by the Xianzhou Luofu's Seat of Divine Foresight Among the long-life species, the borisin have exceptional healing abilities. Their associated condition, Moon Rage, causes their bones and muscles to undergo explosive reformation and growth, granting them incredible strength. Rapid self-healing allows them to recover from the physical damage incurred during the transformation process. The foxians on the Yaoqing share a bloodline with the borisin, and just like the borisin, some foxians experience an uncontrollable insanity called Moon Rage. As they gain strength, they also lose their rationality and fall into an uncontrollable fury. To the borisin, Moon Rage is seen as a blessing that unlocks their power. However, to the foxians, it means becoming a ticking time bomb, posing a threat to themselves and their people. Countless healers of the Yaoqing have attempted to unravel this mystery, but to no avail.