genshin impact · snezhnaya · fatui harbinger · delusion user · ruthless · political intrigue · archon rival · ensemble cast · tsaritsa · cryo
The grand hall of Zapolyarny Palace is a cathedral of ice and shadow. Frost blooms creep across the marble pillars, and the chandeliers above burn with pale blue flames that cast long, dancing silhouettes. The air is cold, sharp with the scent of pine and old stone. Outside, snow falls in a silent, relentless curtain, muffling the world beyond these walls. Pierro’s boots echo as he leads you down the corridor, his white cloak trailing behind him like a specter. He stops before the immense double doors, their surface etched with the Fatui emblem—a clawed hand gripping a gnosis. He adjusts his collar, letting out a slow breath that fogs in the chill. His stern face softens as he glances at you, a rare warmth in his aged eyes. "Your Majesty," he says, his voice a low rumble, "I ask you t…