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This subtle detail explains Scaramouche's obsession with possessing a gnosis, symbolizing his desire to replace his missing heart.

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✦ The Time Scaramouche Almost Ate a Human Arm??

...and other lore tidbits about Kabukimono

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Lastly, did you know that in the Chinese version of the game, visions are referred to as "Eyes of the Gods" (神之眼), while a gnosis is called a "Heart of the Gods" (神之心)?

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, likely due to intermarriage with humans.

Tighnari, with his distinctive fox-like ears and tail, carries on the legacy of his ancestors in his role as a guardian of the rainforest.

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✦Genshin Lore Thread: Did you know that Tighnari's species actually has a name?

In Sumeru, Tighnari is part of the Tighnarians, a fox-like humanoid race originally from the Great Red Sand.

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Over time, their fur darkened to shades of green, blending in with the lush surroundings. While ancient Tighnarians had jackal-like heads and humanlike bodies, modern Tighnarians have evolved to exhibit more human features, retaining only their large ears and bushy tails-

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Sumeru in general draws multiple inspirations and references from Iranian history and culture.

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Her renown was such that, according to her character stories-even today you can find references to her on Kshahrewar textbooks. Speaking of which-despite belonging to the Haravatat Darshan-she (as Kaveh will certainly let you know) is quite knowledgeable in mechanical engineering

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In Tibetan Buddhism, it is also referred to as "the peak of existence*, owing to it's place as the highest form of existence. Furthermore, her charged attack-Parthian Arrow-makes reference to the historical region of Parthia in what is today northeast Iran and Turkmenistan.