Varka

Varka
Knight of Boreas
Region	Mondstadt
Affil­i­a­tion	Knights of Favonius
Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius
Mentioned Characters

Varka is the current Grand Master and Knight of Boreas of the Knights of Favonius. Half a year ago, he departed on an expedition with eighty percent of the Knights of Favonius' manpower, leaving Jean as the Acting Grand Master in his absence.

Profile

Based on other people's remarks about him, Varka is one of the strongest people in Mondstadt. Tartaglia calls him the "titan of the Knights of Favonius" and hopes to one day face him in combat, Barbara says that there's nothing to worry about as long as he is leading the expedition and Eula suspects that he had been intentionally holding back during a sparring session. Razor states that he likes to laugh.

At some point before the Traveler's arrival in Mondstadt, Varka brought Rosaria to Mondstadt so she could redeem herself, although he did not appear to have expected her to do so in her own way. He also accepted Eula into the Knights of Favonius and met Razor in the forests of Wolvendom. Varka appeared to know Razor's parents, and kept a box in his office that held some of his parents' mementos.

At another point in time, Varka would confirm with Alice that he went to Natlan to meet with Pyro Archon Mavuika but somehow ended up having a drinking contest with her at the Stadium of the Sacred Flame. As well as being unable to remember that he lost to Mavuika, he had gotten so drunk that neither could he remember why he wanted to see her in the first place.

Over a year after departing from Mondstadt, Varka learned of the Fatui plots in Mondstadt and deemed them outrageous. Prior to Weinlesefest, Varka sent Mika back to Mondstadt City to inform Jean and the rest of the Knights of the expedition force's status at the northernmost reaches of Teyvat. In the letter, he explained how they met Il Capitano and that the Harbinger had been sent to Natlan. As the expedition had missed the previous year's Weinlesefest, Varka expressed regret that they would not be there for that year's celebration either. Making use of the paper he had left, he also left a note for Lisa, having deemed it time for Razor to learn about his human parents. To that end, he described where the memento box was stored in his office.

Appearance

Little is known about Varka's appearance, but Razor's character stories and voice-overs suggest he is extremely tall.

Character Mentions

Character Voice-Overs

Character	Voice-Overs
Albedo	About Jean  Media:VO_Albedo About Jean.ogg Media:VO ZH_Albedo About Jean.ogg Media:VO JA_Albedo About Jean.ogg Media:VO KO_Albedo About Jean.ogg Jean? She has served exceptionally well as Acting Grand Master, one can even say she is more reliable than Grand Master Varka. Perhaps in our hearts, we all eagerly await the day she can become the official Grand Master herself.
Amber	About Jean: Help  Media:VO_Amber About Jean - Help.ogg Media:VO ZH_Amber About Jean - Help.ogg Media:VO JA_Amber About Jean - Help.ogg Media:VO KO_Amber About Jean - Help.ogg After the Grand Master left on his expedition, all the affairs of the Knights of Favonius, both big and small, have been left up to Jean. If only there was more I could do to help her...
Barbara	About Varka  Media:VO_Barbara About Varka.ogg Media:VO ZH_Barbara About Varka.ogg Media:VO JA_Barbara About Varka.ogg Media:VO KO_Barbara About Varka.ogg My father left on the expedition with Grand Master Varka... I hope they are okay. Oh, what am I worried about? The Grand Master is none other than the Knight of Boreas, of course they will be fine! Still, I will be sure to pray for their safe return.
Bennett	About Varka  Media:VO_Bennett About Varka.ogg Media:VO ZH_Bennett About Varka.ogg Media:VO JA_Bennett About Varka.ogg Media:VO KO_Bennett About Varka.ogg He's my role model! Talk about team leaders — he's the Grand Master! Leads the whole darn Knights of Favonius! How incredible do you have to be to do that!? Recently, though, I've been thinking that having a smaller Adventure Team isn't such a bad thing after all. I mean, if things got too busy in the team, I'd have no time to look after all my dads in the guild, would I? Yeah... Yeah, things are fine the way they are.
Diluc	About Varka  Media:VO_Diluc About Varka.ogg Media:VO ZH_Diluc About Varka.ogg Media:VO JA_Diluc About Varka.ogg Media:VO KO_Diluc About Varka.ogg Grand Master Varka... While I understand his disposition, I can make no sense of his actions. ...I—I've said too much already. I've long since left the Knights of Favonius. Forget I said anything.
Eula	About Varka  Media:VO_Eula About Varka.ogg Media:VO ZH_Eula About Varka.ogg Media:VO JA_Eula About Varka.ogg Media:VO KO_Eula About Varka.ogg Hmph, the Grand Master... He doesn't like to beat around the bush and has no care for rumors or trivial matters. A good guy, I guess. I sparred with him once, which ended in a tie, but his relaxed expression and leisurely attitude clearly indicated that he had been holding back the whole time... Such indignity! I will not let it go! About Mika: Returning  Media:VO_Eula About Mika - Returning.ogg Media:VO ZH_Eula About Mika - Returning.ogg Media:VO JA_Eula About Mika - Returning.ogg Media:VO KO_Eula About Mika - Returning.ogg Mika's personality hasn't changed one bit since he's been out with the expedition, though his abilities have improved significantly. The Grand Master is clearly making sure nobody neglects their training... Hmm? Mika's unaware of his own improvement? It must be one of his blind spots... or perhaps he's just being humble. Either way, things like this don't escape me. I know my team.
Jean	About Varka  Media:VO_Jean About Varka.ogg Media:VO ZH_Jean About Varka.ogg Media:VO JA_Jean About Varka.ogg Media:VO KO_Jean About Varka.ogg Grand Master Varka is the legend of his generation. On the day of his triumphant return, I shall be sure to personally introduce you to him. I'm sure you too will be in awe of his greatness. About Mika  Media:VO_Jean About Mika.ogg Media:VO ZH_Jean About Mika.ogg Media:VO JA_Jean About Mika.ogg Media:VO KO_Jean About Mika.ogg The Grand Master placed Mika on the front line of the expedition team not simply because he met the requirements of the mission — more importantly, he was impressed by Mika's hardworking and grounded nature. From my own perspective, I feel very honored to work with someone like him. More About Jean: IV  Media:VO_Jean More About Jean - 04.ogg Media:VO ZH_Jean More About Jean - 04.ogg Media:VO JA_Jean More About Jean - 04.ogg Media:VO KO_Jean More About Jean - 04.ogg When I'm wholeheartedly devoted to my work, all of my troubles and and even my sense of time seem to just slip away. Hmm, Grand Master Varka did say to me: "Jean, there is no better candidate for this task"...
Kaeya	About Varka  Media:VO_Kaeya About Varka.ogg Media:VO ZH_Kaeya About Varka.ogg Media:VO JA_Kaeya About Varka.ogg Media:VO KO_Kaeya About Varka.ogg Now that you mention him, it is a shame there is no one in the Knights of Favonius to inherit the Grand Master's approach to his work. *sigh* I must say I really do appreciate people like him. More About Kaeya: I  Media:VO_Kaeya More About Kaeya - 01.ogg Media:VO ZH_Kaeya More About Kaeya - 01.ogg Media:VO JA_Kaeya More About Kaeya - 01.ogg Media:VO KO_Kaeya More About Kaeya - 01.ogg The title of Cavalry Captain is nothing to get excited about. Now that I think about it, the Grand Master took all the cavalry from Mondstadt so there's none left for me to captain...
Mika	About Varka: Instruction  Media:VO_Mika About Varka - Instruction.ogg Media:VO ZH_Mika About Varka - Instruction.ogg Media:VO JA_Mika About Varka - Instruction.ogg Media:VO KO_Mika About Varka - Instruction.ogg Grand Master Varka is not only a strong leader who commands respect, but also my personal combat instructor. He taught me to think on my feet and avoid engaging enemies at close combat to make up for my small stature and relative lack of stamina. Following his advice, I learned how to fight with a polearm and crossbow, and I must say, this fighting style is far more suitable to me. About Varka: The Captain  Media:VO_Mika About Varka - The Captain.ogg Media:VO ZH_Mika About Varka - The Captain.ogg Media:VO JA_Mika About Varka - The Captain.ogg Media:VO KO_Mika About Varka - The Captain.ogg The Grand Master said that I need to set higher goals for myself, and strive to achieve them. I've always had that kind of attitude, but it wasn't until I was on the expedition that I realized how serious things can become... One day, I met the Fatui Harbinger known as The Captain. I can't even begin to imagine how I can deal with an opponent like him. I just... Such powerful people are really on a level of their own, I'm not even remotely close... About Klee  Media:VO_Mika About Klee.ogg Media:VO ZH_Mika About Klee.ogg Media:VO JA_Mika About Klee.ogg Media:VO KO_Mika About Klee.ogg Oh? Klee? She's super cheerful, and I've heard that... she's as strong as the Grand Master himself. She's invited me to go on adventures with her before, and we always had a great time together! Although she would experiment with dangerous weapons from time to time, which means I've had to revise my maps on several occasions... But I still feel it's worth it! More About Mika: IV  Media:VO_Mika More About Mika - 04.ogg Media:VO ZH_Mika More About Mika - 04.ogg Media:VO JA_Mika More About Mika - 04.ogg Media:VO KO_Mika More About Mika - 04.ogg It seems like... after I assisted the Grand Master and Captain Eula a few times with their errands, some members of our group have begun to see me as their official messenger. If I ever misspoke, it would cause trouble for our leaders, and the blame would be all mine. So, whenever I am around others I'm unfamiliar with, I often try to only comment on things I'm absolutely confident in, which makes everyone think I'm timid. But would you say this whole situation is just a sort of misunderstanding? Favorite Food  Media:VO_Mika Favorite Food.ogg Media:VO ZH_Mika Favorite Food.ogg Media:VO JA_Mika Favorite Food.ogg Media:VO KO_Mika Favorite Food.ogg The Grand Master said that a youngster like me needs to eat more meat, which will build more strength and physical stamina. Even though there's little chance I'll ever get really buff. I do like eating meat dishes. The others in the Reconnaissance Company seem to share this taste as well.
Noelle	About Varka  Media:VO_Noelle About Varka.ogg Media:VO ZH_Noelle About Varka.ogg Media:VO JA_Noelle About Varka.ogg Media:VO KO_Noelle About Varka.ogg At first I wanted to join his expedition party and do my part as a maid. But the Grand Master said no — it would give him more peace of mind if I stayed behind to take care of things in Mondstadt. It made me so happy to hear how much he values me! ...Okay, so apparently he said the same thing to a lot of people. But that doesn't change the fact he prizes me too!
Razor	About Varka: Stranger  Media:VO_Razor About Varka - Stranger.ogg Media:VO ZH_Razor About Varka - Stranger.ogg Media:VO JA_Razor About Varka - Stranger.ogg Media:VO KO_Razor About Varka - Stranger.ogg Varka? Razor doesn't know... About Varka: Memory  Media:VO_Razor About Varka - Memory.ogg Media:VO ZH_Razor About Varka - Memory.ogg Media:VO JA_Razor About Varka - Memory.ogg Media:VO KO_Razor About Varka - Memory.ogg Oh, Varka is... a name. That man big. Big steelclaw, Razor's name — Varka gave him. Oh... want to see him.
Rosaria	About Varka  Media:VO_Rosaria About Varka.ogg Media:VO ZH_Rosaria About Varka.ogg Media:VO JA_Rosaria About Varka.ogg Media:VO KO_Rosaria About Varka.ogg I'm sure Varka means well, but his long-winded conversations get real old real quick. Although, he does really care for those around him, doesn't he?
Tartaglia	About Varka  Media:VO_Tartaglia About Varka.ogg Media:VO ZH_Tartaglia About Varka.ogg Media:VO JA_Tartaglia About Varka.ogg Media:VO KO_Tartaglia About Varka.ogg Varka? Just the thought of one day going head-to-head with him in combat, the fabled Knight of Boreas himself, titan of the Knights of Favonius... It makes me buzz with excitement. It's a beautiful life we live in this world.

Mails

Sender	Mails
Mika	Group Birthday... (Birthday Mail)

Trivia

• Varka gave Razor his name and taught him how to fight with claymores, suggesting he uses them himself.
• Varka wrote A Letter With Rough Handwriting in the Event World Quest All's Well That Ends Well in Hidden Strife. Diluc's reply is found as the Letter Addressed to Grand Master Varka in Jean's office during the event.
• Varka sent a letter to the Knights of Favonius with Mika when the latter returned to Mondstadt during the expedition. Mika read this letter in the Event Story Quest Sounds From Afar in Of Ballads and Brews: Act I.
• Varka is mentioned in the description of the following Furnishing:
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Etymology

• Varka's name is likely based on the Old Persian 𐎺𐎼𐎣 varka, meaning "wolf."

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Varka
Chinese (Simplified)	法尔伽 Fǎ'ěrjiā
Chinese (Traditional)	法爾伽 Fǎ'ěrjiā
Japanese	ファルカ Faruka
Korean	바르카 Bareuka
Spanish	Varka
French	Varka
Russian	Варка Varka
Thai	Varka
Vietnamese	Varka
German	Varka
Indonesian	Varka
Portuguese	Varka
Turkish	Varka
Italian	Varka

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