The information here comes from a post made by the official account on Hoyolab made on June 27.

Phainon, warrior from Aedes Elysiae, Chrysos Heir bearing the destiny of countless souls.

“As a child in Aedes Elysiae, I always imagined how vast the world beyond the village might be. I dreamed of setting out on a journey, traveling across the land, becoming a hero full of wisdom and strength.”

“Now it's time to bring closure to everything we've chased and everything we've lost. No matter what, I will tear through that veil of chaos and uncertainty and shape a new tomorrow.”

▉ Vol. 08 Character “The Nameless Hero” Phainon

Producer: Galactic Baseballer
Photography: Cute Shot (Chimera)
Styling: Phainon

Phainon, warrior of Aedes Elysiae and Chrysos Heir, bearer of countless fates. No matter what end lies ahead, his heart remains true to the path he chose. Until the Evernight yields to the first light of dawn, he stands at the Abyss of Fate, gathering his thoughts, ready to set forth.

“Phainon of Aedes Elysiae, at your service. Apologies if I sound unusually serious. I hope it doesn't feel strange. Time is short, and it's been so long since we truly talked… A moment like this deserves a little ceremony, don't you think?”

Q1: If you could start over, which path would you choose?
As a child in Aedes Elysiae, I always imagined how vast the world beyond the village might be. I dreamed of setting out on a journey, traveling across the land, becoming a hero full of wisdom and strength. Then one day, I'd return home, sharing what I'd seen and the skills I had gained. Or maybe I'd open a little antique shop, helping folks identify their treasures by day, standing watch to protect the village by night… That was the future I once pictured, back when the black tide had yet to come.

If I had the chance to start again, in a world of peace and calm, I'd chase that childhood dream. But if fate chose me once more, I wouldn't hesitate. I'd walk this same road all over again and fight to the very end.

Q2: What do you think about the “Era Nova”?
One by one, the Coreflames return. One by one, the prophecies come true. And yet… the world we long for is collapsing before our very eyes. I want to believe that Era Nova will bring forth a paradise swept by the west winds. But if it doesn't, if people must still suffer in the end times, homeless and adrift, then I'll forge a new world with my own hands. I will not let the sacrifices of those who charged forward be in vain.

So don't worry. When gods become obstacles, we bring them down. Every day of training, every trial I endured was for this moment — I will reach the summit, whatever the cost.

Q3: We'll fight alongside you.
You've already done more than enough for this world… And there's still the Flame Reaver ahead, he's a deadly threat. Don't forget: Your friends are waiting. And beyond the sky… there are others waiting for you to come home. Let me handle the rest!

Q4: You've done so much, Phainon. Now go, with all our hopes behind you. I believe in you!
Thank you, partner. Funny to think how we were a little wary of each other when we first met. And now, we've walked this Flame-Chase Journey to its very end together. When I first came to Okhema, I never imagined I'd one day stand shoulder to shoulder with people bound by a shared dream. As you'd put it: “Companions worth treasuring for a lifetime,” right?

Now it's time to bring closure to everything we've chased and everything we've lost. No matter what, I will tear through that veil of chaos and uncertainty and shape a new tomorrow.