Introduction to the World of Honkai Star Rail

Overview

• Honkai Star Rail is a story-heavy game with a Sci-Fi setting.
• Players may find the game confusing at first, but this lecture serves as an introduction.
• The game is set in a different universe from Honkai Impact, so playing Honkai Impact is not necessary.

Hoyoverse Multiverse Setup

• Two primal forces: Imaginary Tree (Order) and Sea of Quanta (Chaos).
• The Imaginary Tree branches into countless universes, each following the laws of the imaginary.
• "Imaginary energy" is a key concept in both Honkai Impact and Honkai Star Rail.

Paths and Path Striders

• Paths are philosophical ideas powered by imaginary energy.
• Individuals who follow paths are known as Path Striders.
• Mortals can change paths, while becoming an Eon means being bound to one path.

Eons

• Eons are powerful entities embodying a path; they are not immortal but god-like.
• An Eon is bound to their path and cannot stray from it.
• Emanators are mortals who draw the gaze of an Eon, forming factions aligned with the Eon's path.

Known Eons

• There are 18 known Eons, but the game focuses on Akiveli (Trailblaze) and Nanook (Destruction).
  • Akiveli: Enjoyed mingling with mortals, laid down rails for the astral Express. Died mysteriously.
  • Nanook: Desires destruction of civilization, spreads Stellarons.

Stellarons

• Known as seeds of destruction, they fracture reality and spawn dangerous spaces.
• Stellarons can be stable but are generally destructive.

The Trailblazer

• The player character who houses a stable Stellaron.
• Created by the Stellaron Hunters to reach the end of their story.

Nameless Faction

• Crew of the astral Express, including:
  • Himiko: The scientist who repaired the astral Express.
  • Don Hung: Guardian of the train, escaping a forgotten past.
  • March 7th: Cheerful member with no memory of her past.
  • Welt: From Earth, older member with a unique backstory connected to Honkai Impact.

Game Dynamics

• The game involves following the Trailblazer's journey on the astral Express.
• Features a compelling story, characters, and mysteries to uncover.

Conclusion

• This introduction is just the beginning of deeper exploration into the game's story and characters.