An Artist Adrift (Part 1)

An Artist Adrift is a World Quest in Hills of Barsom, Sumeru. It becomes available after completing the .
==Start Location==
World Quest An Artist Adrift Start Location.png|Start location
World Quest An Artist Adrift Start Location Context.png|Additional context
==Steps==
Start the quest by interacting with the collapsed figure ???, located just outside the cave between Samudra Coast and Asipattravana Swamp. (See Gameplay Notes for details.)
# Speak to the person who has fallen on the ground
# Return with Julien to his camp
# Talk to Julien
# Look for Julien's luggage in the water
# Look for Julien's luggage in the water
# Look for Julien's luggage on the beach
# Check on the dog on the beach
# Investigate the sand pile
# Defeat all opponents 
# Go to the camp and talk to Julien
==Gameplay Notes==
*Julien's starting location can be reached two ways:
*# From the northernmost Teleport Waypoint in Gavireh Lajavard, head to Samudra Coast and follow the waterway to the east
*# Take the left-hand path after entering the cave in Asipattravana Swamp, unlocked during Step 7 of the , and clear out the Gray Crystal
*#* This method is also a prerequisite for the follow-up quest, An Artist Adrift (Part 2)
==Dialogue==
;(Approach ???)
:Paimon: , look! Someone's collapsed over there. Let's go take a look!
;(Talk to ???)
:Julien: Ugh...
:Paimon: Looks like this guy's not doing so good... He must be famished! Let's give him some of our food, shall we, ?
: May this food give him strength.
::Paimon: Not to be biased or anything, but Paimon thinks you make great food!
: Well, he's not you.
::Paimon: C'mon! Everyone's definitely fainted from hunger at least once in their lives, right?
: You give the collapsed man some Teyvat Fried Egg.
:Julien: I... I live! I live again!
:Paimon: Whoa, he must really have been starving. That was just one fried egg...
:Julien: Ah, that unspeakable deliciousness was enough to revive the dead, surely! If I had known that fried eggs could taste this glorious, I would've bought that mysterious egg off that fellow.
:Paimon: What mysterious egg?
:Julien: It is said that eating the egg can help you deflect a day's worth of misfortune. Oh, how I wish I'd bought one... or perhaps even twelve...
:Paimon: Uh, that sounds really suspicious — and Paimon reckons she knows a scam when she sees one. Still, how did you end up here?
:Julien: I... Well, I'm a renowned artist from Fontaine, and I'm here in Sumeru to gather inspiration for my work. Call me Julien.
: Inspiration? Here?
::Paimon: Yeah. Aren't there more suitable places for gathering inspiration? Y'know, someplace with a better view and better safety measures?
: Does anyone even call themselves a "renowned" anything?
::Paimon: Exactly!
:Paimon: Also, if you're an artist from Fontaine, why are you empty-handed? ... You're actually a Fatui mole, aren't you?
:Julien: Such radical reasoning! So radical, in fact, that one wonders what experiences may have led you to even have such thoughts! However, I am an artist, and nothing but that, I fear.
:Julien: It's just that... Well, I had already gained enough inspiration here and was preparing to return to Fontaine with what I'd gained.
:Julien: I never expected that Sumeru's weather could be so dry. When I passed through Chenyu Vale on my way here, the air still felt relatively humid, but the sandstorms started picking up the moment I stepped into Sumeru's bounds...
:Julien: I must confess that I'm better suited to wetter climates, so I was planning to travel back by water to experience different scenery, but my raft was washed away, and I'm not a swimmer, so...
: I imagine you must have had a hard time living in Fontaine.
:Julien: That is the case, though it is not merely a matter of being a swimmer or not... *sigh* Never mind. I did find a place to rest by the water and there are still some tea leaves that have yet to become completely sodden. Allow me to thank you...
:Paimon: By inviting us to have some tea?
:Julien: Oh, of course, of course! I shall have to express my gratitude for the gift of the fried egg, indeed. How should I address the two of you?
:Paimon: Ah, right, Paimon almost forgot about introductions!
: We're and Paimon.
: The envoy of justice and attendant.
::Paimon: We're and Paimon — the awesomest companion!
: Call us Shining Gold and Silver Glimmer.
::Paimon: We're the Shining Gold , and the Silver Glimmering Paimon!
:Julien: Ah, such brilliant names. Well, whatever the case, come and have some tea. My camp is nearby. In fact, we're almost there.
:Julien: Speaking of which, what brings the two of you here? You're not here for the same reasons as me... right?
:Paimon: You mean, did we travel here just to make some art? Nah, of course not!
:Paimon: 's a registered adventurer. It should be no surprise finding in every corner of Teyvat!
;(After arriving at the camp)
:Paimon: What a simple camp... Paimon wonders if you could even call it a camp.
:Julien: Well, the scenery here is quite good, and there's a sense of openness whenever I stand by the water. It's honestly a lot more relaxing than when I was in Fontaine.
:Paimon: What sort of life did you lead while you were there, seriously? That's... not quite what Paimon was expecting from a renowned artist.
:Julien: I lived in a very small place back in Fontaine... And um, that's only because I'm a humble person.
:Paimon: But even outdoor adventurer camps look way better than this. Huh? You have an animal buddy?
:Julien: Um, I don't have one. This must've been left behind by an adventurer or something like that. Speaking of which...
:Julien: I would love to receive you in better fashion, but most of my luggage fell into the water when my raft fell apart, and I cannot swim...
:Julien: But if you could find my lost luggage for me...
: Would it even be usable after getting soaked like that...
:Julien: I did carefully pack everything up, but there are some things that... *sigh* Well, if I've lost them, I've lost them. I can always redraw them... yes, redraw them...
:Paimon: Um, perhaps we should help out. This guy seems like he's in a real bad spot.
:Julien: I have no one else to rely on here, so I can only ask the two of you for aid. I'll be waiting here with some good tea in hand.
;(Speak to Julien again, optional)
:Julien: I'm counting on you regarding my luggage...
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Julien, optional)
:Julien: (That fried egg was simply out of this world. I wish I could have another bite...)
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;(Pick up the first piece of )
:Paimon: This should be the thing Julien's looking for, right? There might be others, so let's look around a bit.
;(Pick up the second piece of Julien's Luggage)
:Paimon: Huh, there's more stuff over here. Perhaps some might even have been carried ashore by the waves. Let's go to the beach and have a look!
;(Approach the dog)
:Paimon: Strange. Why would there be a dog here? And it seems to be guarding something, too.
:Dog: (Watches you warily.)
: Smart doggie.
::Dog: (Gives a short bark.)
: Where did this wild dog come from, anyway...
::Dog: (Gives a low growl.)
:Paimon: Right, didn't we see a food bowl back at Julien's camp? Maybe it belongs to this fella! Strange, though. Didn't Julien say that he didn't have any animal companions?
:Dog: *whimpers*
: The dog runs toward the camp...
:Paimon: It's gone... Let's ask Julien about this later. For now, though... Paimon wonders what's under this sand pile. Should we take a look?
;(After using Anemo to blow away the sand pile)
:Paimon: That's a drawing board! That's gotta be Julien's. Let's haul it back together with the rest. The tea's probably ready by now, so we've gotta hurry!
;(Obtain )
;(A mob of hilichurls appears)
:Paimon: Whoa! Where did these guys come from? We didn't do anything to make them angry, right?
:Paimon: Huh? Are they trying to steal the drawing board? But there's nothing special about it...
;(After defeating the hilichurls)
:Paimon: Running immediately after defeat... What a strange bunch...
:Paimon: Anyway... Let's go back and find Julien first!
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;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Julien, optional)
:Julien: ...
:Paimon: We're back! Huh, so it is your animal companion, Julien!
:Dog: (Lets out a threatening growl.)
:Julien: Wonderful, Pepper... Taken to growling at me, have you? Don't you know who's keeping us both fed here?
:Paimon: (Oh, so it has a name! But on the other hand... is this guy seriously arguing with a dog?)
: (They seem to be really close.)
::Paimon: (Is that what "close" looks like to you!?)
: (I don't smell any wine...)
::Paimon: (Is he just usually like that? Seems like a rather troublesome guy...)
:Paimon: Hey, Julien! We found the stuff you lost! Pepper's your animal buddy, isn't it? Why did you lie to us earlier?
:Julien: If this ungrateful fellow counts as my buddy... I'd rather adopt a Rifthound.
: I doubt that you'll be companions for very long...
:Paimon: Exactly. If someone like you, who faints from hunger, ran into a Rifthound, the resulting problem wouldn't be one we could solve with just a Teyvat Fried Egg...
:Paimon: Speaking of which, it seems to have been guarding a drawing board on the beach.
: It might have wanted to hide it...
::Paimon: Bad doggie!
: It might have been protecting the drawing board from being stolen.
::Paimon: But it ran off the moment we found it!
:Pepper: (Barks, seemingly in protest.)
:Julien: Are you seriously whining about this? If I hadn't followed you into this corner, I could've returned to Fontaine via my original path...
:Paimon: Eh? Didn't you say that you ended up taking the waterways because you wanted to see the sights there?
:Julien: ...
:Julien: Okay, fine... The truth is, I didn't even get to enjoy Sumeru's scenery — I just followed the dog and ended up in this place. The roads here point in all directions, so it was impossible to not get lost...
:Paimon: Oh, so that's how it was. C'mon, you should have just told us the truth from the start! Why didn't you?
:Julien: Um... To... preserve the image of a renowned artist?
:Paimon: Ugh, you sound like you're just trying to fake us out when you stammer like that, and you're not very good at it either!
:Paimon: But speaking of scenery here in Sumeru, and Paimon do happen to know some good spots. We can take you there.
:Julien: N—No need. Um, I mean... thanks for your offer, but I am a renowned artist, after all. Ultimately, I believe that worthwhile sceneries must be ones that we discover ourselves...
:Julien: Oh, and the tea's ready. Do you also happen to have more fried eggs? You know, as a little snack to go with the tea...
: What an unusual combo.
::Paimon: Exactly! 's a master of many dishes! We can always have something else instead, hehe.
: That sounds like wishful thinking to me.
::Paimon: Hmm... But tea alone feels like it's missing something, you know? Let's just whip something up.
:You enjoy the tea together with some snacks.The tea's taste is hard to describe...
:Paimon: Um, this tea...
:Julien: A friend of mine sold it to me. Apparently, it can activate the potential wisdom within you. I think it tastes great.
: I'm glad I don't have any friends like that.
::Julien: How come? Having friends is a good thing. In fact, I came to Sumeru on a friend's recommendation as well.
: Could you give me another cup?
::Paimon: You sure there's nothing wrong with your taste buds, ?
::Julien: Haha, not to be stingy or anything, but I'll still be in Sumeru for a while, so I need to save some for myself.
:Julien: Thank you both for what you've done for me today. I hope the compensation I prepared meets your expectations...
:Paimon: It's fine, it's just... You sure you don't need our help in gathering inspiration? Paimon feels like you might get lost.
:Julien: The point of a pilgrimage... I mean, the point of a journey lies in walking it by oneself. I shouldn't trouble you two any further. I will undertake this myself.
:Paimon: Well, sure, if you say so. Make sure you don't faint from hunger on the road again!
;(Talk to Julien again, optional)
:Julien: The path of pilgrimage. How did I lose track of it...
:Paimon: ...The path of pilgrimage?
:Julien: Ah, it's nothing. It's just... just a figure of speech.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Julien, optional)
:Julien: (I'm sure my friend would never deceive me...)
;(Talk to Pepper, optional)
:Paimon: Should we leave it something nice to eat?
:Dog: (Looks at you expectantly.)
==Other Languages==
==Change History==
es:Artista a la deriva (Parte 1)