Ziwei

is an open-world NPC in Dunyu Ruins, Liyue. She can be found near the Statue of The Seven, accompanied by Iron Ingot in making some astronomical observations. She only appears at nighttime.
Following a certain dialogue branch for the first time gives the player four Small Lamp Grasses.
==Location==
NPC Location Iron Ingot and Ziwei.png|Ziwei's location (Nighttime)
NPC Location Iron Ingot and Ziwei Context.png|Additional context (Nighttime)
==Profile==
Ziwei is an astrologist who is mostly interested in coming up with new names for the constellations she finds. She is an ardent reader of The Steambird's astrology column, and finds Mona's articles interesting but rather dense and technical for her.HoYoLAB: The shining stars above have long decided the fate of all.
===Appearance===
Ziwei is a woman with short, black hair and straight bangs. She has brown eyes and wears round glasses without temples. Her clothes consist of a long-sleeved Cheongsam, a one-piece garment with a high collar, buttons on the shoulder and slits on the side. The garment is dark blue and has a flower and leaves motive on her left shoulder. Ziwei also wears a white inner skirt, a piece that has long, black and tight sleeves underneath and a thin black belt with a jade tassel on it as well.
==Quests and Events==
==Idle Quotes==
: I think...
:: "Hm... I think I'm gonna call this one..."
==Dialogue==
:Ziwei: Hello traveler.
: What are you doing?
::Ziwei: As you can see, I'm making some astronomical observations. I discovered a few new asterisms recently. Would you care to hear about them?
:: Asterism... like a constellation?
:::Ziwei: Yes, essentially. Asterisms are the patterns formed by groups of stars in the night sky. Sometimes they even make recognizable shapes. There's nothing that gets me more excited than that.
:::Ziwei: I note down and collect asterisms like some people collect shells on a beach. Whenever I find a new one, I always like to give it a special and unique name.
:: Sounds fascinating...
:::Ziwei: It is! Look, this one is called "Fungora Boreas"... Get it? Because it looks like a boar digging for mushrooms.
:::Ziwei: And this one is "Geo Lord Versus Bovine Beast." Look, look, here's the cow's head... and here's his horns...
::: ...Nope, I don't see it.
::::Ziwei: Look harder... And this one! So this one is "Frosted Jade Crystal Vase with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Inlaid with Pearls"... Isn't it the spitting image!?
::: I don't quite get it...
::::Ziwei: That's normal if you're not versed in astronomy. To be fair, it does require a certain grasp of the basics to appreciate the secrets of the stars and their patterns.
:::Ziwei: If you're really interested, I'd recommend that you read the column about constellations in The Steambird.
:::Ziwei: Ever since Astrologist Mona Megistus took over that column, she'll often write some very interesting things.
:::Ziwei: Even though I don't entirely get it myself, it is rather fascinating! I will definitely continue supporting her!
:: Isn't it inconvenient to get around at night?
:::Ziwei: That is the case somewhat.
:::Ziwei: But the stars will only appear in the night sky, so it can't be helped. I have also developed a countermeasure.
:::Ziwei: This is known as a Small Lamp Grass, which glows in the dark. It's not bright, but it gives you a sense of security.
:::Ziwei: If you often travel in the dark yourself, consider bringing a few of these along.
::;(Obtain )
: Ah... Bye.
::Ziwei: Bye-bye!
==Other Languages==
==Change History==
==References==
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