Pierro - The Jester

Overview

• Pierro, known as The Jester, is the Director of the Fatui.
• Pierro is the first member and Harbinger of the organization.
• He first appears in Teyvat Chapter Interlude Teaser: A Winter Night's Lazzo.

Profile

• Pierro's philosophy involves mocking the foundational principles of the world and rewriting destiny.
• He personally recruited several Harbingers including Il Dottore, Scaramouche, and Signora.

Quests and Events

Archon Quests

• Interlude Chapter
  • Act III: Inversion of Genesis
    • The Kabukimono's Finale (flashback voice)

Story

History

• Before the cataclysm, Pierro was a royal mage in Khaenri'ah and lived with the Traveler's Sibling.
• Failed to gain favor with Khaenri'ah's ruler, King Irmin.
• Was among the pure-blooded Khaenri'ahns cursed with immortality due to a "veil of sin."
• Joined the Tsaritsa's cause and established the Fatui as the first Harbinger.

Recruiting Other Harbingers

• Pursued rumors about an expelled Sumeru Akademiya scholar, Zandik, who joined as Il Dottore.
• Involved in the Tatarasuna Mystery 400 years ago, leading to Scaramouche's recruitment.
• Recruited Rosalyne-Kruzchka Lohefalter as La Signora with a Cryo Delusion.
• Announced the pardon of Arlecchino for assassinating Crucabena, appointing her as "Knave."
• Pinned a Delusion on Tartaglia when he became a Harbinger.

Present

• Sent Scaramouche to Liyue to investigate a meteorite shower, leading to the discovery of Teyvat's false sky.
• Masterminded the Fatui's role in Inazuma's civil war.
• Genuinely mourned Signora's death following her duel with the Shogun.

Character Mentions

• Arlecchino
  • Character Story 5
• Tartaglia
  • Delusion
• Wanderer
  • Character Story 4

Trivia

• Hinted to be from Khaenri'ah based on backstory and Primogem-shaped pupils.
• Related to commedia dell'arte character "Pierrot," a sad clown.

Etymology

• Name "Pierro" is adapted from "Pierrot" to match Italian pronunciation.
• Chinese alias translates to "The Clown Role," also implying "The Jester."

Gallery

• Contains images and artwork related to Pierro's appearances.

Other Languages

Pierro

• Official names in various languages, e.g., Pylu in Chinese, Piero in Japanese.

The Jester

• Translations of "The Jester" in different languages with literal meanings.