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| “ | I am a "human" who surpasses all others. Even the gods daren't meddle in my fate. Neither mortal nor god, nor fate itself, is qualified to be my judge. I am free to choose how I wish to spend the remainder of my days. Since these mask-wearing people are so fun to be around...I think I'll become one of them. | „ |
| ~ The nameless puppet joining the Fatui. |
| “ | That's it, just like that! Embrace the anger...Embrace it! The wrath of the gods fills this factory, and it feeds on your anger... | „ |
| ~ Scaramouche as he manipulates the Traveler to being rendered unconscious by the remnants of the gods. |
| “ | There is no need to fear. The pain will be brief. Your era...is coming to an end. | „ |
| ~ Scaramouche |
The Wanderer, formerly known as Lord Scaramouche, The Balladeer, the Sixth of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers, Kunikuzushi, and the Kabukimono, is a playable major character and boss fight in the 2020 action role-playing fantasy video game Genshin Impact.
He once occupied the sixth seat of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers until his betrayal and subsequent desertion after securing the Electro Gnosis.
Scaramouche is voiced by Lu Yin (who also voices Aether) in Chinese, by Patrick Pedraza in English, by Min Seung-woo in Korean, and by Tetsuya Kakihara in Japanese. Kakihara has also voiced Natsu Dragneel and E.N.D. in Fairy Tail, Prompto Argentum in Final Fantasy XV, and Stereo-Cassette King in Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc.
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What led to Scaramouche's betrayal and desertion from the Eleven Fatui Harbingers in Genshin Impact?
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Why is Scaramouche also referred to as 'The Balladeer' in Genshin Impact?
What is the significance of Scaramouche's former title 'Lord Scaramouche' in Genshin Impact?
Appearance[]
The puppet has a short, slender stature with pale skin. He is described as having a beautiful and elegant face [[w:c:genshin-impact:Surpassing_Cup incomparable to no other]. His blue eyes are framed with crimson eyeliner and his dark blue hair is styled in a bob haircut with bangs.
The puppet used to wear a black high-collared bodysuit, a loose black tunic with purple sleeves, a short black hakama, and black zōri with a purple band. His uniform as Scaramouche was decorated with red and black drapes that were attached on loops to a purple belt. On his chest was a bronze medallion attached to a collar around his neck, resembling the [[w:c:genshin-impact:Electro Electro] symbol. His head supported a large lined bronze red and black jingasa/ichimegasa hat with four hooks around the circumference curving upward, draping a long translucent black veil (a mushi no tareginu) on the back. The veil was decorated with swirls. Attached to the sides of the hat were two gold-black accessories resembling an ascended [[w:c:genshin-impact:Solar_Pearl Solar Pearl] catalyst connected from red threads. The white ornaments below resembled decorated bachi (撥), which are picks used to play Japanese stringed instruments such as the shamisen and biwa. This could have been in relation to Scaramouche’s title as the Balladeer. The character in the middle of the eight pointed petal motif on his veil (also appearing beneath his hat) looked similar to the character for "evil" (惡) written traditionally. There also was an armor plating on his right shoulder, with a purple nio-dasuki decorating his left. He carried a bag on his back that resembles the bag that Fujin (the god of wind in Japanese mythology ) carries with him. The rope and fluff ball on Scaramouche’s bag (on his back) beared a resemblance to haori himo, used to tie the haori (羽織), which is a traditional hip or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono.
There was a "mask" on his hat seemingly inspired from Kabuki. The actors in Kabuki do not wear masks but Kumadori (隈取) stage makeup. The faces of the actors are painted with colors to exaggerate their roles. Scaramouche’s mask was brown, denoting monsters and non-human spirits. Scaramouche's color palette mainly consisted of strong black and red along with some purple, the latter likely symbolizing nobility and strength. His eyes being outlined with bold red eyeliner makes him appear even more striking, as the red eyeliner ties directly into Japanese culture where it is considered as beautiful even outside of Kabuki theatre. Bewitching beings who are not human in Japanese mythology like Yōkai are often depicted wearing such red eyeliner. His skin color is also pale, reminiscent of the sheer whiteness of Japanese Ichimastu dolls.
Wanderer[]
As The Wanderer, the puppet dons a large conical blue kasa hat with golden details with the top part resembling a lotus. A pair of light cyan fabric dangles from the back of the hat (matching its underside), attached with a pair of diamond-shaped trinkets. Accessories resembling the finials of a shakujo staff hang from these strips of light cyan fabric alongsife purple tassels. He sports a tight black turtleneck bodysuit with long detached sleeves, over which he wears a loose white tunic with large furisode-like sleeves in cyan coloration, and a inner cyan tunic. He sports a pair of fingerless gloves on each arm.
Around his waist, the Wanderer sports a thick black obi belt with indigo lining, decorated at the front with a large black bow with indigo tassels that dangle off it, their color paling at the ends. This is worn over a pair of short black golden-decorated hakama, paired with high white gaiters with both legs secured around the top with indigo rope held together with a gold ornament with a singular tassel pinned to it, and black geta sandals. He wears a patterned blue half-cape with various tones that hangs off his left shoulder, where a large gold ornament containing his Anemo Vision is pinned along with a singular gold feather resembling the Plume of Luxury.
While wearing A Wrathful Void when the Wanderer is in the Wind-favored state from his Elemental Skill, certain patterns on his turtleneck undershirt, shorts, and gloves glow in teal, just as his eyes do during his burst. These patterns are on the neck, shoulders, chest, hips, upper arms, and hands. Most notably, a tomoe symbol complementing the Raiden Shogun's mark appears on his nape. If superimposed on each other, their symbols fit together to make a full mitsudomoe.
Personality[]
| “ | Fatui Soldier: Leave them to us. We will make short work of them. Scaramouche: Are you deaf, or just stupid? When did I ever give you the right...to issue your own orders? |
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| ~ Scaramouche berating one of his minions for issuing his own idea. |
Before the "three betrayals" had come to weigh on him, the puppet was amicable and curious about the world, willing to entertain the idea of being a human after his divine powers were sealed. Still, the puppet was nonetheless sensitive to the notion of being betrayed or abandoned due to his first betrayal and craved purpose above all else, especially in the realm of utility. The cruelties of the world came to embitter the puppet's personality after long enough, filling his heart with resentment and hatred, and leading to him the development of a misanthropic worldview and a sadistic personality. He had an strong animosity and contempt towards others, carrying himself with arrogance due to his divine nature.
Based on gossip and his previous behavior, Scaramouche was feared or hated by many Fatui and even agitated some of his fellow Harbingers. However, Scaramouche was also a schemer and capable of adept manipulation. The puppet was able to hide his motives effectively, as he initially appeared friendly towards Mona, Fischl, and the Traveler in the event [[w:c:genshin-impact:Unreconciled_Stars Unreconciled Stars] despite his intent to eliminate them. When the Traveler next encountered him in the Delusion factory in Inazuma's Archon Quest, he was much more playful and displayed a much more truthful side to himself than his appearance in Unreconciled Stars, illustrating his indifference and cruelty (especially towards humanity). Scaramouche believed that human life was worthless, and that they were all fated to die anyway. He also displayed pleasure in observing Traveler's suffering when they were incapacitated by the effects of the Tatarigami and [[w:c:genshin-impact:Skeletal_Hat took pleasure inflicting pain on his subordinates].
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- God-Like Physiology: Scaramouche is a divine puppet, created by Ei as a test. Just like the puppet known as the "Raiden Shogun", he bore the same natural physiological advantages that gods such as an Archon had over mortals, although he couldn't necessarily be classified as a true god himself. The strength afforded to him by his lineage allowed him to be counted among the Eleven Fatui Harbingers, each of which were legendary for their combative prowess
- Immortality: A trait of he possess for being a puppet, which is an artificial lifeform with inorganic physiology, therefore, he does not possess the same traits of an common organic lifeform, therefore, he does not age, get ill, and is completely self-sustaining.
Abilities[]
- Political Influence (formerly): As one of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers, Scaramouche was invested with nigh-unlimited executive authority by the Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya. With the political and economical power invested in him, the Balladeer could call upon almost any resource in furtherance of the goal of the Fatui. He could command the authority of any Fatuus who weren't themselves Harbingers, and presumably wielded unquestionable authority in Snezhnaya. Additionally, his official position as a Snezhnayan diplomat meant that he couldn't be prosecuted in foreign nations without significant political tension being caused. However, upon severing ties with the Fatui, Kunikuzushi presumably lost all of the political levity his position afforded him with.
- Swordsmanship: Scaramouche has also proven to be a master swordsman and being an extremely dangerous individual in combat. When he was confronted by [[w:c:genshin-impact:Kaedehara_Yoshinori Kaedehara Yoshinori] along with the [[w:c:genshin-impact:Yashiro_Commission Yashiro Commission], he managed to defeat multiple opponents in the "blink of an eye" as well as fatally wounding the head of the Yashiro commission and nearly killing Yoshinori, who only survived because his hat blocked a fatal strike to his head.
Quotes[]
| “ | Die!...This is trying my patience. (...) Have you got any more stupid questions?! | „ |
| ~ Scaramouche after regaining his memories as the Balladeer. |
| “ | You're getting worked up over nothing!, huh.. didn't have you down as being weak. | „ |
| ~ Scaramouche to The Traveller. |
Themes[]
Ominous Fandango[]
Rhapsodia Roscida[]
Polumnia Omnia[]
Gallery[]
Images[]
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Videos[]
Trivia[]
- Scaramouche's own chosen name "Kunikuzushi" translates to "country destroyer" in Japanese. [[w:c:genshin-impact:Husk_of_Opulent_Dreams Husk of Opulent Dreams] suggests that Scaramouche was inspired by the name of a villain from traditional Inazuman theater (Kabuki).
- Like the other Fatui Harbingers, Scaramouche's name and alias were derived from a stock character in Commedia Dell'arte, a form of traditional Italian pantomime theater characterized by its masked characters and representation of fixed social types. In commedia dell'arte, Scaramouche was a sly and clever villain sometimes beaten by Harlequin for his cowardice and boastfulness.
- According to [[w:c:genshin-impact:Viktor Viktor], Scaramouche is not liked amongst the Fatui, even by some of the other Harbingers.
- Scaramouche and his characterization make several references to the lyrics of the 1975 song Bohemian Rhapsody by the British rock band Queen.
- The opening lyrics "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?" may be referenced in Scaramouche's discovery of a "gigantic hoax" surrounding the stars of Teyvat.
- The lyrics "Thunderbolts and lightning, very, very frightening me" likely references Scaramouche's homeland of Inazuma and his creator, the Raiden Shogun, both of which were associated with the Electro element. It’s also possibly a reference to his previous powers that were unlocked.
- "Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?" directly references the name Scaramouche. Additionally, the musical theme played during the Balladeer's appearance in Inazuma was titled "Ominous Fandango."
- The demon Beelzebub, the namesake for Beelzebul, is mentioned several times throughout the song. Additionally, the lyrics frequently refer to a "mama" which may be interpreted as a reference to the God of Eternity being Kunikuzushi's mother.
- His playable version, the "Wanderer" was announced on October 31, 2022 which is also the same day the song was released (October 31, 1975).
- The ending lyric of the song "Anyway, the wind blows..." is also the same title used in the Wanderer's Collected Miscellany video. It may also refer to his Anemo Vision.
- Scaramouche is the third character to be made as a playable character and a boss.
- With the first being Tartaglia and the second being the Raiden Shogun.
- He is the second Fatui Harbinger to be made playable.
- After abandoning his own name and aliases, Scaramouche is the second character that can named by the player after the Traveler.
- A popular theory stipulated by fans that Scaramouche is the "false reincarnation" of Baal, the late older sister of Beelzebul, who attempted to revive her in the puppet's body but resulted in a failure.
- Wanderer’s constellation is his own face like the Archons, the Sovereign Neuvillette, and the Traveler.
External Links[]
- Scaramouche at the Genshin Impact wiki
- Wanderer at the Genshin Impact wiki
- Wanderer at the Heroes wiki
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