Anfortas in Genshin Impact
Overview
Anfortas is a character from the game universe of Genshin Impact. He was a historical figure from Khaenri'ah, a civilization in the game, known for his leadership during the cataclysm.
- Title: Knight Marshal, later Marshal Regent
- Region: Khaenri'ah
- Affiliation: Schwanenritter
- Ancestry: Alberich Clan
- Relatives:
- Chlothar Alberich
- Caribert (NPC)
Role and Historical Context
- Anfortas assumed leadership as Marshal Regent after King Irmin became indisposed during the cataclysm, a major event 500 years ago.
- He led efforts to evacuate Khaenri'ahn survivors to Sumeru.
Story Highlights
- Anfortas was the Knight Marshal during the cataclysm, a crisis linked to forbidden knowledge.
- Declared himself Regent and formed the Regnum Concilium Ultimum (Final Kingdom Council).
- Used Ruin Golems against Abyssal monsters; evacuation efforts led to a strange disease afflicting Khaenri'ahns, similar to Eleazar.
- Members of Schwanenritter continued to fight despite the disease.
- Anfortas lost his left eye in a battle and gave a proper Knight's funeral to his betrayed comrade Hadura.
Legacy
- The Schwanenritter were hailed as heroes by the Sumeru Akademiya's Order of Skeptics, led by Nagarjuna.
- They were known for their dedication to fighting the Abyss.
- Anfortas' ultimate fate remains unknown.
Trivia
- Anfortas might be a lineal ancestor of Kaeya, a playable character, and connected to the Abyss Order's founder, Chlothar.
- Like King Irmin before him, Anfortas was a one-eyed regent.
Etymology
- The name "Anfortas" is derived from Eschenbach's "Parzifal," referring to the Fisher King, an immortal king tasked with guarding the Holy Grail in Arthurian legend.
Language Variations
- Referred to as "Anfortas" in multiple languages across translations, maintaining consistency in naming.
Introduction
- Introduced in version 3.0 of the game.
References
- Various quests and documents in the game further elaborate on Anfortas' role and historical significance within Genshin Impact's lore.