Crow

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## Crow

### Description

A tool of murder, a pawn of the kingdom... Crowned with so many names like that, she has long since lost the ability to stand by the goodness in her heart.

## Other Details

### Series

* Season 26 Essence 2
* Season 16 Essence 1

## Obtaining

### Obtained by

* Season 26 Essence 2
* Memory Spheres - Previous Seasons
* A-Tier Unlock Card

### Cost

N/A

**Crow** is an A-Tier Costume for the Antiquarian, Qi Shiyi. It was released during Season 26 as part of the 2nd Essence.

## Concept / Design Notes

### Backstory

The sandbar in the desert is swept by wind and dust. Natural selection, cruel competition! The caravan... The curtain of the drama has been opened in the desert town, and the storm is whistling with yellow sand. It will, as usual, witness people once again falling into endless struggles for profit.

***A bustling town where all forces gather***

The story of the twenty-seventh season Essence 2 takes place in a small town deep in the desert. As the junction of several kingdoms and a rare oasis in the boundless desert, the town attracts people to trade, and cars and horses stop to rest, making it extremely busy and lively.

But half a month ago, the bad news from a distant country added some hidden worries to the bustling town — the little princess was entrusted by the seriously ill king to bring her treasures to other countries for help, on the way, he was entangled by bandits, the king had died of illness when he arrived in the friendly country.

Afterwards, a traveling merchant stayed in the small town with strange gadgets and several strange actors, and a caravan that was rumored to be the envoy of the friendly country and a princess in disguise stayed in the small town to rest... All forces gathered together in unison, as if waiting for a certain signal, they will start their own "performance".

The atmosphere is becoming more and more dignified, and the desert weather also releases its unpredictable nature. The sand in the distance gradually merges with the sky, and moving tunes are played from the market in the oasis.

The hunters understand—the storm is coming.

In the poster, everyone gathered under a red tent. Some were calm, some were alert, and some were indifferent. The gravel came with the howling of the storm, scattering the scorching sun and blurring it. Birds fly low, conveying omens of fate.

***Hill pigeons fly, message the rules of survival***

***Peregrine falcons hunt, black crows fly into oasis***

Crow has been given so many names that she has long been unable to follow the goodwill in her heart. She is dressed in a black suit that is capable and sassy, ​​highlighting the identity of the antiquarian Rare Fashion - the black crow is also a hero and a bandit. The metal armor on the arm and the boots with the guard plate allude to the fierce battle she has encountered; the feather-shape necklace, headgear and cloak show her agile body like the wind, the tulle covers her face, revealing her sharp eyes; the black bamboo flute war stick is dotted with golden feather-like patterns, at the end hangs a black crow feather, when the baton is swung, the crow will also send the final neigh to the enemy.

The storm is approaching! And the curtain of the desert town will be opened, presenting you with a brand new interpretation.

### Design Idea Plans

*The Antique Dealer takes on the role of a Kingdom Guard in the Essence. She is sent to "escort" the princess, a pawn of the kingdom who can't help herself. She is agile and heroic. In Antique Dealer's Rare Costumes, we wanted to reflect the more "chivalrous" side of her setting. In clothing, we use "crow" as a symbol, which is in line with the characteristics of being handsome, intelligent, and sneaking in the dark.*

### Art Design Ideas

*The theme style this time continues the toy dealer's desert essence + raptors, and the antique dealer is a sassy and handsome female assassin who adapts to the unpredictable climate in the desert.*

*Although the first version of the sketch reflects desert-style clothing, the rough and savage texture is slightly weaker; the second version combines the sketches of the lower half of the plan and the upper body of the second version, expanding the skirt and skirt pleats, improving the overall temperament, and enriching the chest, back, and body. Embroidery on the skirt and jewelry on the upper body enhance the velvet quality of the clothing feeling.*

*Later, the hood was replaced with a headgear to increase silhouette recognition, and the clothing was more capable and light; the feathered half-cape on the back increased the sense of elegance.*

*Later, a veil and some patterns were added, and the metal of the protective gear was portrayed, and the role design of the antique dealer Black Crow High Fashion was completed.*

### Model Details Description

1. *A lavender gemstone is set in the center of the metal feather headdress, and the crow wears a thin, flowing veil, revealing only her piercing eyes.*
2. *The black crow is also a hero and a bandit, with an agile figure, and many armors with metal guards nailed on her arms. Wrapped around the waist are red and white cotton and purple gemstone girdle.*
3. *Inky black staves studded with gold have a black feather-like pattern, and a black crow feather pendant hangs at the end. A few feathers fluttered from the black feather cloak behind her.*

### Showroom Interface Design

*The princess staggered and fled to the distance, and the black crow turned around vigilantly, waved the flute in his hand, and smashed the mysterious shadow chasing the princess. The surrounding wind followed the momentum of her sassy flute, and a purple mist appeared.*

*The black crow raised its hand to face the wind, and turned into several black feathers in the sandstorm of the desert. The feathers drifted to the vicinity with the wind, and the agile black crow reappeared, who is her real target?*

### Homecoming hall display

*The black crow was looking around, and the feathered cloak behind her fluttered with the wind. Under the lavender veil, perhaps a deeper plot is hidden.*

### In-game display

*The purple gem on the black crow's forehead is very eye-catching, like a sharp eyes. Her figure was agile, and with her swift movements, black feathers fluttered from the hem of the black-gold shawl.*

## Gallery

* In-Game
* Official Art
* Additional Appearances

### Appearance Decoration Menu

In-Game Model Front ViewIn-Game Model Back ViewIn-Game Model Left ViewIn-Game Model Right ViewEntrance Animation In ShowroomIdle Animation In ShowroomPress Animation In Showroom

### Concept Art & Icons

Crow Chinese Concept Art (Weibo)"Indulge in the dusty dunes of the vast desert and prey on the innocent!" - Crow Global Concept Art (Twitter)Season 26 Essence 2 Poster Concept Art by 叉立方
### Promotional Art

"Be wary of strangers promising illustrious riches, stand guard, and face them without fear!" - Season 26 Essence 2 Poster by 叉立方 (Twitter)Official Chibi Artwork of Crow (WeChat)
### Merchandise

IdentityV x ZEPETO Teaser (Twitter)IdentityV x ZEPETO (Twitter)
### Trailers

Identity V - Season 26 Essence 2 Background Story

[Portrait] Crow Previous Design (130 Pulls)[Portrait] Crow (130 Pulls)New Year's 2024 Fortune Stick: Health - Small Blessing

## References

1. ↑ https://id5.163.com/news/official/20230506/26476\_1086592.html
2. ↑ Read design notes at Hill Pigeon
3. ↑ Read design notes at Peregrine
4. ↑ https://weibo.com/6140485374/N0ScgjwRB