The sinner Hroftatur bears the title of "Sage" in Genshin Impact and is one of the "heroes" of the past who caused the Kaenri'ah cataclysm. He was once a court mage in the service of the mad King Irmin, rector of the Academy of Spells, and one of the most erudite men in the world. Some of his colleagues call him a cunning fox who only feigns obedience, but little else is known about him.
Who is Hroftatur in Genshin Impact?
This is the head of the Academy of Spells, who became one of the Five Sinners after the destruction of his homeland. In Germanic-Scandinavian mythology, the name "Hroptatyr" [Hroftatur] belonged to the supreme god Odin, who was the embodiment of wisdom. Verb "Hróp" Depending on the context, it can mean "to shout," "to call," or "to slander." This indicates his further role in the plot and the possible reason for the quarrel with Pierrot's "The Jester".
History
Before the cataclysm, Hroftatur held the positions of advisor to King Irmin and head of the Academy of Spells in Kaenri'ah. Despite his young age, he was revered by the people and touted as a man of many fields. He was one of the Four Pillars determining the fate of the nation, among whom was also "The Seer" Vedrfjölnir.
In the role of the ruler's right hand, he acted as a loyal servant, humbly taking his side. At the same time, "Gold" Reindottir She called him a cunning fox and clearly saw what he was trying to hide.
What does the character look like
Hroftatur's likely appearance was shown in a photograph held by Pierrot during the stream. the patch 7.1The card depicts a young man with long, light purple hair, which matches the description of a court magician.
He dresses rather frivolously: a blue scarf stretches from his shoulder to his waist, and his uniform is adorned with numerous embellishments. Among the most interesting details are the "diamonds" running like a chain around his neck. On the chessboard, the Hroftatur piece wore this symbol, represented as a smiling mask.
How is it related to Eftirvit?
Eftirwit was the Academy's deputy headmaster and held the unofficial title of "number two," as he always came after Hroftatur. He is credited with undisguised envy and a failure to wrest primacy, even in the area of magic control.
Similar lines can be found in the artifact set. "Pale Flame", which describes Pierrot. There, the "Jester" directly speaks of his envy of the "Wise Man" and his departure to serve the Queen, which may hint at Pierrot's true identity. If we break down the name "Eftirvit" into its parts, we get the meaning "He who follows the Wise Man."
Will it be playable?
It is unlikely that Hroftatur will be released in the near future, since there is almost no information about it, and it is also Sinner.
Voice Actors
The voice actor for the court mage has not yet been revealed. However, his voice can be heard in part An Elegy for Faded Moonlight quests of the Archons of Nod-End "Moonlit Ballad of the Night".
