Koumei/Main

Release Date: October 2, 2024
Chance thy mortal fate.
Unravel these tangled threads.
Dare now cast my dice.
Weave the strands of destiny as its seamstress, prophet and marionette. Raise the stakes and gamble the future of Origin, take a risk or many by lady luck's hand. Defy fate's preordained decree, repeat and escape its spiral unscathed as the Dice-Maiden, Koumei. Protect thyself with serendipitous charms, then bestow misfortune onto thy foes, so too shall they dangle on strings.
Koumei cast her dice on .
==Acquisition==
Koumei's main and component blueprints can be obtained from Shrine Defense on Saya's Visions, Earth. Access requires completion of Saya's Vigil and Once Awake.
Alternatively they can be purchased from Koumei's Shrine in Cetus with , which are dropped by the Infested Oni at the end of Shrine Defense in quantities of 14-18 (20-24 on The Steel Path). Each component blueprint require 55 and the main blueprint requires 165, totaling 330 Fate Pearls for the whole set.
==Crafting==
==Lore & History==
When the sea-side village of Cetus was still known as Karifamil, Mer-Sah, one the village founders, would cast himself into the sea. Due to his absence, all order began to break down; all the wild animals of the Plains, even the Eidolons, returned to their feral nature. It then said that Koumei herself arrived, rising from sea beyond Cetus."When Mer-Sah cast himself and his posessions into the deep, all order broke down for a time.  Some say Koumei rose then on the foam of the dancing waves." - Saya
Unlike , who keep their visions of fate to themselves, Koumei would openly provide knowledge on potential futures, becoming an oracle for the common folk of Cetus."The Quills see what has been and what will be, and they do not share their knowledge. But the likes of you and I, we may wish to steal a glimpse of our fate - to change it, even. This is the shrine of Koumei, the dice-maiden, the puppeteer. A long-hidden oracle for the ordinary folk." - Saya Now worshipped by the , Koumei would divine the fate of others with her fortune-telling dice. She would also deliver prophetic dreams, called Fate Dreams, as warnings of possible disasters, and allowed people to combat these dreams to seek for a better ending."Ai yo. I have had such dark dreams. Infested demons rise from the ocean and plunder Cetus, while Vay Hek gloats and crows. I know in my bones this is a Fate Dream, sent by Koumei. One who is bold enough to enter a Fate Dream may change their fate! Visit Koumei's Shrine, kruna metta. Save Cetus from what is coming." - Saya about her Fate Dream
===The Five Fates===
The Five Fates are Koumei's set of five dice, which she uses to predict and divine the future. When visiting her shrine, the Ostrons may cast the Fates and read their patterns to determine their futures. If the future is unfavorable, they may also present Koumei with offerings at her shrine in an attempt to re-spin their fates.
=== Two of a Kind ===
Name 	Pattern	Description
Widow's Eyes 	Ones 	"The widow's eyes. Free yourself from the delusion that you can guard against life's pain. Allow yourself to mourn."
Twin Kavats 	Twos 	"Aah, the twin kavats. Notice that they are elegant even as they are poised to strike. Never mistake a gentle disposition for weakness."
Nesting Condrocs	Threes 	"The nesting condrocs. Like the mermu and permu with their young, a protector must embrace both ferocity and compassion."
Dual Summits 	Fours 	"Dual summits. One summit furious that the other obstructs the sunrise, oblivious to how it obstructs the sunset. Remember that passing judgment does not make you benevolent."
Flenser's Toil 	Fives 	"Flenser's toil. A frightening title, perhaps, but it is a reassurance. Know that your current struggle is a gift to your future self."
Eidolon's Jaws 	Sixes 	"Krahm. Eidolon's jaws. We may not know the time of death, but death itself is certain. It is only when we accept this that we truly live."
=== Three of a Kind ===
Name 	Pattern	Description
Diurnal Triad 	Ones 	"The diurnal triad. Sol, Lua, and self. Remember the night, even as you perform for the day. We often sense Sol's gaze upon us. Yet, it is Lua that cradles our secrets."
Taunts of Homunculus	Twos 	"Taunts of homunculus. Tension arises when you mold yourself into the image of who you think you should be. Observe yourself in moments of relaxation, for that is who you truly are."
Blooming Flower 	Threes 	"The blooming flower. The resolution. An invitation to recognize that which is already yours. Desire too often diverts our attention."
The Virtures 	Fours 	"Aah, the virtues! A reminder. Strong individuals are easily recognized, for they can be seen empowering others."
The Fates 	Fives 	"It is clear you face an obstacle, Tenno, for you have rolled the fates. A warning. Act, and fate will smile upon you. Fail to act, and fate will fall upon you."
Shadow's Trinity 	Sixes 	"The shadow's trinity guides you to unsung music. Listen well. Our deepest connections are made in silence."
=== Four of a Kind ===
Name 	Pattern	Description
Dry Sticks of Winter 	Ones 	"The dry sticks of winter. Terrible for eating, but superb for a fire."
Old Man's Knees 	Twos 	"The old man's knees. We must know when a thing is ready to rest."
Seed of the Rambleblossom	Threes 	"The seed of the rambleblossom, cartwheeling on the wind. Expect fertility from an unexpected direction."
Legs of the Ponda 	Fours 	"The legs of the ponda. Plough your field with patience, and do not start at every sound."
Daisy-Meadow 	Fives 	"The daisy-meadow. The peace over which many a battle is fought."
Mer-Sah's Hoard 	Sixes 	"Mer-Sah's Hoard. It twinkles from the deep, but only a fool dives after what ought to be lost."
=== Five of a Kind ===
Name 	Pattern	Description
Lyre-Worm's Feast 	Ones 	"The Lyre-Worm's feast. Something is rotten and it will not bear your weight."
Soldiers of Myriad Gaze	Twos 	"Soldiers of myriad gaze. To often we rush into battle, but this is unwise. Consider what a battle is for."
Ripples on the Deep 	Threes 	"Ripples on the deep. The thousand year fish stirs for you. Practice patience, surah. At this time doing nothing will lead to something."
Candlelight and Cobwebs	Fours 	"Candlelight and cobwebs. What barge your way seems thick, but a moments courage clears your path."
Stars of Perfection 	Fives 	"The stars of perfection. There is no better time to begin a voyage."
Clamant Tide 	Sixes 	"Clamant tide. You resist the waters of destiny, and so its waves toss you about. Dive into the waves, surah. Let the tide ebb and flow around you."
=== Unique ===
Name 	Pattern 	Description
The Cookpot 	Two Pairs	"Two pairs - the cookpot! It is good to master your fate, but practice patience. Mind the heat. Boil too long, and you will evaporate."
The Temple 	One pair &
one trio	"Zhwong and sahd. The temple speaks of the pursuit of knowledge. You must forgive yourself for not knowing what could not have been known before."
The Stairway to Perdition	Flush
(1-5)	"Ai yo. My poor liebrak. You descend the stairway to perdition. Remember, you walked these steps on your own. Only you can turn around and ascend."
Koumei's Ascension 	Flush
(2-6)	"Koumei's ascension! Rejoice. This is a time of opportunity. Even great hardships diminish when we are receptive and attentive."
==Notes==
*Currently,  and both lack a Signature Weapon bonus with Koumei.
==Trivia==
*Koumei is the 58th unique Warframe to be released.
*Her name was first revealed during TennoVIP at Gamescom 2024 alongside her update title. She was officially revealed in a prerecorded demo during Devstream 181, held at the Tokyo Games Show 2024 live audience event.
*Koumei (幸命) is a portmanteau of the Japanese words 幸運 (kouun) and 運命 (unmei), respectively translating to "good fortune" and "fate".
**Her name is also a portmanteau of her creator's name; Kory Cromie.
*Koumei's ability kit is the first to completely use Japanese words for their names, each with a unique meaning:
**Kumihimo (組紐) refers to a traditional style of Japanese braids and cords. Kumihimo was prominently used by samurai, where almost 1,000 yards of these braided silk cords are needed to keep the metallic armor plates held together.
**Omikuji (御神籤) literally means 'sacred lot', and refers to fortunes written on slips of paper. Omikuji are commonly offered in Shinto and Buddhist shrines in Japan, where they're drawn in hopes of a good fortune.
**Omamori (御守り) literally means 'protect', and refers to amulets or charms in the form of brocade pouches with a prayer or sacred inscription and containing paper or wood. Omamori are said to protect the carrier on their journeys by providing various forms of luck and fortune.
**Bunraku (文楽) is a style of traditional Japanese puppet theaters. These are often performed with colorful puppets and marionettes controlled by puppeteers on or hidden in the stage.
*Koumei's health and armor values at max rank are 444, possibly referencing tetraphobia, a superstitious belief in certain East Asian cultures where the number 4 is considered unlucky.
**This also makes Koumei the second Warframe whose base attributes are not multiples of 5, after .
*Unlike most of Warframes, Koumei requires only 24 hours to build, instead of 72 hours.
*When casting her abilities, Koumei speaks Japanese phrases as follows:
**Kumihimo: 糸を (ito wo / String) and 巻きつける (maki tsukeru / Wrap around).
**Omikuji: 2 patterns of 定めは？ (sadame wa? / What is the fate?).
**Omamori: 2 patterns of 守り給え (mamori tamae / Be my protector).
*Similar to and 's unique walking sounds, Koumei's footsteps play high heels sounds.
==References==
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