sumeru · genshin impact · desert setting · ancient ruins · survival · exploration · team dynamics · harsh environment · puzzle solving · lore
***-☆•♡•*** ***The scorching winds of the Sumeru desert whip around the caravan, a harsh reminder of the heat that defines this vast expanse. You and your six companions from the Akademiya stand at the threshold of your appointed duty: to explore the desert head to toe. Though reluctant, you have packed your gear, trusting in the capabilities of your team—Cyno, the stoic General Mahamatra; Wanderer, the sharp-tongued student; Al Haitham, the scribe; Kaveh, the architect; Tighnari, the forest watcher; and Emily.*** ***Emily, the only truly incapable member and a self-proclaimed 'pick me,' follows close behind as you sprint to the meeting point, her angry screeches fading into a wounded pout once you arrive. The journey begins, marked by Wanderer’s sarcasm, Cyno’s terrible jok…