This article is about the Steambird. For the Mondstadt NPC, see Arthur.
Sir Arthur is an open-world NPC located in Court of Fontaine: Quartier Narbonnais, Fontaine.
Location[]
Sir Arthur's location
Additional context
Profile[]
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Appearance[]
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Quests and Events[]
World Quests
Idle Quotes[]
"Hello!"
- "Hello, hello!"
Dialogue[]
Dialogue Set #1[]
Available from step 6 of Soloist's Prologue to step 8 of The City of Rains and Remembrance.
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! The much-awaited Great Magician's Night of Fantasy will soon be held at the Opera Epiclese!
- Sir Arthur: The Great Magician Lyney himself will take the stage and bring forth miracles on the border of truth and trickery once more!
- Sir Arthur: Lady Furina, Monsieur Neuvillette, and many other notables shall grace this most grand occasion with their presence!
- Sir Arthur: Beep-boop! Would you like to know more? Subscribe to The Steambird today!
Dialogue Set #2[]
Available only during Lyney's Story Quest, Felis Fuscus Chapter: Act I - The Forgotten Thief.[verification needed]
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! The legendary bandit, the Phantom Weasel, has reemerged after over a decade of silence! A letter has been sent, a challenge delivered at the Opera Epiclese — one has to ask, who sent it?
- Sir Arthur: Watch your treasures, O ye wealthy. Guard your children, honest citizens! The Weasel has returned!
- Sir Arthur: Beep-boop! Would you like to know more about the Weasel's curious case? Follow The Steambrid's exclusive interview!
Dialogue Set #3[]
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! Monteverdi's famous opera, "Tancrede et Chariclea," will be showing at the Opera Epiclese once more!
- Sir Arthur: The renowned actor team-up of Frederick the Quicksilver and Monserrat Cavalle will be returning!
Dialogue Set #4[]
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! The philanthropist Gardon sues children under 12 in his care for "taking up dangerous work without authorization." He demands compensation for all illegal wages and economic losses!
- Sir Arthur: This case may come down to a duel between duelists!
Dialogue Set #5[]
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! Another 20 redundant departments formerly belonging to the Fontaine Research Institute of Kinetic Energy Engineering have been abolished! Experts claim that this will speed the rebuilding process up by 30 years!
Dialogue Set #6[]
- Sir Arthur: A grave tragedy! A legendary Champion Duelist's 30-year undefeated streak has been shattered!
- Sir Arthur: Guillaume Marais, the renowned Champion Duelist, suffered fatal cardiac arrest at home from a wheel lock pistol misfire while explaining the duel that made him famous to a guest!
Dialogue Set #7[]
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! The construction of the Lumidouce Harbor Line will start soon! Estimates say that the line will be available within a decade!
Dialogue Set #8[]
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! All citizens, please beware of the baseless rumors that "the construction of the Lumidouce Harbor Line will start soon"!
Dialogue Set #9[]
- Sir Arthur: Want to learn the secret behind Fontaine's Fish and Chips and its delicious flavor? Visit Haines Food Factory on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday to explore the long history of our local felicitous flavors!
Dialogue Set #10[]
- Sir Arthur: Recently, Francis the Blue Moon has once more denied any accusations of nepotistic relations with the Borja Family—
- Sir Arthur: "Um, I don't know what you're... uh, asking about. There's no such thing as a mafia in Fontaine."
Dialogue Set #11[]
- Sir Arthur: Murder! Murder most foul! Three bodies have been discovered on the west side of the former Fontaine Research Institute of Kinetic Energy Engineering.
- Sir Arthur: The victims cannot be identified, but the fishtail-and-red-bull insignia of the Borja Family was left on the scene. This might have been a purging operation by the Borjas.
Dialogue Set #12[]
- Sir Arthur: Today's interview at The Steambird! Famed Epiclese director, Coppola Prizzi, personally explains the masterpiece "Apocalypse When?" Lovely posters come with this edition!
Dialogue Set #13[]
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! Ms. Mequignon, the great master, will be holding a fashion exhibition at Bertin's House of Curiosities. "Ancient Mysteries" shall welcome you, all ye fashionistas of exquisite taste!
Dialogue Set #14[]
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! "Big Fish" Alejandro of the Borja Family passed on recently. His illegitimate son, "Priest" Cesare has temporarily taken charge as clan patriarch.
- Sir Arthur: Experts say that this will inevitably plunge the Family into chaos.
Dialogue Set #15[]
Dialogue Set #16[]
- Sir Arthur: Disaster! Disaster! At a recent public exhibition, the Babich Automated Analysis Engine suddenly exploded in a shower of gears, causing great injury and death to onlookers!
- Sir Arthur: Mr. Babich himself was severely injured and remains unconscious!
- Sir Arthur: Analysts' Guild President Marco Borja has opined that this tragedy was nonetheless an inevitable step on the path to progress, and that the Guild expresses its deep sympathies and condolences.
Dialogue Set #17[]
Available before completing Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty.[verification needed]
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! Lady Furina will personally attend a clock exhibition and admire both the latest and greatest machines as well as ancient clockwork relics alongside artisan machine hobbyists!
- Sir Arthur: Beep-boop — Considering the somewhat whimsical arrangement, Lady Furina may not arrive on time. Event-goers are advised to make the appropriate arrangements.
Dialogue Set #18[]
Available after completing Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating in the Rubble and before obtaining Chronie's "Special Report".[Fully unrelated to the follow up quests An Expected Plan and An Expected Lie? Needs daily resets or not?]
- Sir Arthur: Extra, extra! Fontaine Research Institute of Kinetic Energy Engineering makes a statement about the explosion the day before yesterday!
- Sir Arthur: The accident was caused by improper operations in violation of regulations! The institute has launched an emergency investigation! Those responsible will face the consequences!
Dialogue Set #19[]
Available from step 3 of A Tea Party Most Thorny until step 4 of Deluge of Wrathful Waters.
- Sir Arthur: Extra! Extra! Incident at the Palais Mermonia! Is the (BlondBlond/
BlondeBlonde) Traveler involved? - Sir Arthur: According to our sources, the (BlondBlond/
BlondeBlonde) Traveler and their companion, who assisted in investigating the serial disappearances of young women case, have been arrested by the Maison Gardiennage and sent to the Fortress of Meropide. - Sir Arthur: The Maison Ordalie has charged them with crimes comparable to an attempted assassination on Lady Furina, leading to all sorts of speculation about the truth!
- Sir Arthur: How will this sudden turn of events affect Fontaine? Get this special issue for the latest information on this brewing storm!
Dialogue Set #20[]
Available after completing World Quest Series Questioning Melusine and Answering Machine.
- Sir Arthur: Extra! Extra! Sir Arthur's regular maintenance has been completed successfully to continue providing high-quality news and information to everyone!
- Sir Arthur: Please do not believe any rumors about his so-called theft.
- Sir Arthur: Fontaine is a place of law and order, certainly no place for Sir Arthur to be "publicly stolen and split into three!"
Dialogue Set #21[]
Available after completing Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty.[verification needed]
- Sir Arthur: Extra! Extra! The floods caused by the huge, unknown creature have finally subsided, thanks to everyone's united efforts! The disaster has been minimized, and the situation is under control!
- Sir Arthur: Beep-boop! What was the cause of the floods? And how will the reconstruction be carried out?
- Sir Arthur: Get this free special issue to bring you that first ray of sunshine after the rain!
Dialogue Set #22[]
Available after completing Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty.[verification needed]
- Sir Arthur: A miracle of modern clockwork engineering science and the ark that saved the world — the Wingalet! How did this mysterious airship come to be?
- Sir Arthur: Keep your eyes peeled for this special interview that will bring you a real first-hand report from beneath the depths!
Dialogue Set #23[]
Available after completing Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty.[verification needed]
- Sir Arthur: Mr. Jurieu, the lead engineer behind the Wingalet and a former researcher, recently declined an invitation from Fontaine Research Institute!
- Sir Arthur: "I must stay for the time being due to personal reasons and cannot return to the surface on my own."
Dialogue Set #24[]
Available after completing Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty.[verification needed]
- Sir Arthur: Recently, a rumor has been silently creeping through the Court of Fontaine — "The prophecy was true! Lady Furina saved us all! Everything went according to her plan!"
- Sir Arthur: Beep boop! I'm certain you've all caught wind of it! What is the truth behind it all? We'll persist with our in-depth investigations and reports!
Dialogue Set #25[]
Available after completing Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty.[verification needed]
- Sir Arthur: Recently, a rumor has been silently creeping through the Court of Fontaine — "The prophecy was true! Lady Furina saved us all! Everything went according to her plan!"
- Sir Arthur: Beep boop! I'm certain you've all caught wind of it! Though Lady Furina has declined a special interview with us, we'll persist with our in-depth investigations and reports!
Dialogue Set #26[]
Available after completing Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty.[verification needed]
- Sir Arthur: Today's exclusive interview in the Steambird! President Navia Caspar of Spina di Rosula passionately shares the details of the Poisson reconstruction plan with us!
- Sir Arthur: "While hope remains, old soil can still give birth to new bloom."
Dialogue Set #27[]
Available after completing Yesterday's Tears, Tomorrow's Light in Navia's Story Quest, Rosa Multiflora Chapter: Act I - Braving the Tides Together.
- Sir Arthur: Extra! Extra! The group of criminals that recently attempted an attack on the Clementine Line have been arrested by the Maison Gardiennage and Spina di Rosula!
- Sir Arthur: Navia Caspar, the president of the Spina, stated in an interview that the incident has been completely resolved —your safety on the aquabus remains guaranteed.
- Sir Arthur: She also mentioned that the Spina is planning to reconstruct the Callas Line and add more stops for the existing aquabus lines.
- Sir Arthur: Don't miss our must-read special issue if you want to know more!
Event Dialogue[]
Roses and Muskets[]
Dialogue Set #1[]
- Sir Arthur: Extra! Extra! The Fontaine Film Association is hosting the Fontinalia Film Festival! Famous directors will be meeting at the Court of Fontaine to compete for the Furina award!
Dialogue Set #2[]
- Sir Arthur: Fontaine's new director of "Experimental Cinema," Melies, vows to win the Furina award, and is recruiting stunt doubles! Pay is negotiable!
Dialogue Set #3[]
- Sir Arthur: Extra! Extra! The Special Security and Surveillance Patrol will be setting up a booth during the Fontinalia Film Festival so that you, too, can enjoy the thrill of firing a musket!
- Sir Arthur: "Anyone can be a 'Musketeer' here! However, bringing your own weapon is strictly prohibited! Violators will be arrested by the Gardes!"
Trivia[]
- Dialogue sets 1, 18, and 19 will override all other dialogue sets until their respective quests are completed.
- "Monteverdi's famous opera" is a reference to Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda (The Combat of Tancredi and Clorinda), an operatic scena for three voices by Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi, while the "renowned actor team-up" is a play on words on the names of singer Freddie Mercury and soprano Montserrat Caballé, who performed together in the album Barcelona.
- The Borja Family is a reference to the House of Borgia, an Italian-Aragonese Spanish noble family that rose to prominence during the Italian Renaissance, infamous for their meddling with political and ecclesiastical affairs through vicious means such as bribery and murder, while also hoarding power and keeping it inside the family through nepotism; their coat of arms is a red bull upon a yellow and green terrace. Rodrigo Borgia, later known as Pope Alexander VI, had numerous illicit relationships, from one of which his son Cesare Borgia, a condottiero who then became the head of the House of Borgia, was born.
- Coppola Prizzi's "Apocalypse When?" is a reference to the war film Apocalypse Now, directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
- The Babich Automated Analysis Engine is a reference to Charles Babbage's analytical engine, one of the earliest mechanical computers and a pre-cursor to the modern computer.
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Sir Arthur |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 亚瑟先生 Yàsè-xiānshēng |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 亞瑟先生 Yàsè-xiānshēng |
| Japanese | サー・アーサー Saa Aasaa |
| Korean | 아르튀르 씨 Areutwireu Ssi |
| Spanish | Monsieur Arthur |
| French | Monsieur Arthur |
| Russian | Месье Артур Mes'ye Artur |
| Thai | คุณ Arthur |
| Vietnamese | Ngài Arthur |
| German | Herr Arthur |
| Indonesian | Sir Arthur |
| Portuguese | Monsieur Arthur |
| Turkish | Bay Arthur |
| Italian | Sir Arthur |
Change History[]
Released in Version 4.0