The Ballad of Barbatos in the Dungeon City
Venti, who was in truth a reincarnator from Earth, had completed his grand mission as Barbatos, the Anemo Archon.
Diverging from his original tragic destiny, Venti utilized his knowledge of the future to create a "Perfect Mondstadt." Through his intervention, Rostam the Wolf survived the cataclysm of Khaenri'ah and now leads the Knights of Favonius toward a golden age. Rosalyne—who was destined to become the vengeance-filled Crimson Witch—now lives happily as Rostam's wife and the city's protector. Even the Dragon Dvalin was freed from poison and suffering.
After voluntarily surrendering his Gnosis for the sake of peace and sending off the Traveler, Lumine, to continue her journey, Venti intended to enter a long slumber beneath the great tree at Windrise. He wanted to retire, enjoy his wine, and let the winds blow peacefully.
However, fate had other plans.
When he opened his eyes, Venti was not greeted by the blue skies of Mondstadt, but by the grey clouds shrouding Orario.
He was stranded in the Labyrinth City during the Dark Age—a time where the Zeus and Hera Familias had just been decimated by the One-Eyed Black Dragon, and the people's hope had sunk to its nadir. Evilus ran rampant, and despair gripped the streets.
With no Mora, no Gnosis, yet with the elemental power of wind still swirling within him, Venti decided to strum his lyre once more.
"This world is far too rigid and miserable. Looks like they could use a little 'freedom,' don't you think?"
This is the story of how the most unserious Wind God shook the foundations of Orario, charmed the hearts of maidens with songs and smiles, and brought about a storm of change that would save the city from destruction.
