The Bad Guy in Vimara Village

The Bad Guy in Vimara Village (unofficial name) is a Hidden Exploration Objective in that takes place in Vimara Village, Sumeru.

Steps[]

Talk to Alphonso in Vimara Village and pick the first dialogue option
Confront Alphonso at the designated location
- Depending on the option chosen, he will either be allowed to disappear from Vimara Village forever, or is killed in battle against the Traveler.
Collect Alphonso's Tattered Paper.
- If Alphonso is killed, his Tattered Paper will automatically be added to the Inventory.
- If Alphonso is allowed to leave Vimara Village forever, his Tattered Paper can instead be found in Old Vanarana, just east of the Statue of The Seven.

Gameplay Notes[]

Confronting Alphonso (regardless of choice) grants the Wonders of the World achievement Ever an Outcast in the Forest.
Once obtaining Tattered Paper, the Aranyaka gadget will update its text for Forest Adventure Journal I: Woodland Encounter to add the following text: The problem has been solved.
Completing this objective also completes Part I: Woodland Encounter of the Forest Adventure Journal.

Dialogue[]

(Talk to Alphonso)

Alphonso: What should I do about my mission?

(Let's uncover the "bad guy" in Vimara Village.)

Paimon: Hello, Alphonso!

Alphonso: It's you guys. (Traveler), what can I do for you? If you're looking for Rana, she's gone already.

I want to talk to you about something...

The "bad guy" hiding in Vimara Village.

Paimon: After all, Rana only felt relaxed enough to go on a journey after (Traveler) promised her to deal with the bad guy.

Alphonso: I see. I understand now. Even though I don't have a clue, feel free to ask.

First, let's recap what happened.

Paimon: So, who was the first missing child in Vimara Village?

Sudabeh.

(Correct option)

Kavus.

Alphonso: That should be Sudabeh.

Iotham.

Paimon: No, Iotham was the last one that went missing.

Alphonso: It's Sudabeh.

Timmie.

Paimon: Timmie? No, this has nothing to do with Timmie! Isn't he in Mondstadt?

Alphonso: Who's Timmie? Sudabeh should be the first one that went missing, right?

Paimon: Paimon remembers now, it's Sudabeh! She heard that there were herbs that could improve Amadhiah's sight and then sneaked into the woods.

Alphonso: That's right. We were worried when it happened and organized a search party.

Paimon: Paimon remembers now! Rana did say you organized the search party, and brought curry along too...

Who told Sudabeh about the herbs?

Alphonso: ...I did. Sudabeh is a good kid who cares about Amadhiah. I recall mentioning it to her one day, but I also said...

Paimon: Yeah, Paimon knows! She said you told her not to wander the forest alone. But she really cares about Amadhiah.

Alphonso: Any other questions?

Paimon: So, who was the second that went missing?

Kavus.

(Correct option)

Sudabeh.

Paimon: No, no, didn't we just get done with Sudabeh? Paimon remembers it was her brother... Kavus, right?

Iotham.

Paimon: Paimon doesn't think that's right... We saved Iotham when he got lost. The second should be Sudabeh's big brother Kavus, right?

Changchang.

Paimon: Changchang is in Liyue! What's this got to do with Changchang!?

Paimon: ...Are you okay, (Traveler)? Paimon remembers, the second kid was Sudabeh's big brother named Kavus, right?

Alphonso: Kavus... He said he was going to see a "friend" in the forest for his missing sister.

Paimon: Yeah, he did mention that! Do you know who Kavus' friend is, Alphonso?

Alphonso: ...

Alphonso: How would I know? I didn't find Kavus or his friend in the woods. As you know, he came back suddenly not remembering anything, just like Sudabeh.

Alphonso: Any other questions? No more children went missing after that.

You got this, Paimon.

Paimon: Eh? Okay. Ahem... Well, Iotham was supposed to go missing next, but we and Rana ran into him and brought him back.

How did it happen exactly?

Paimon: According to him, he heard Alphonso say there were huge mushrooms in a cave, so he wanted to get some for Rana.

Paimon: Then the Fatui followed him. He got scared, ran, and ended up trapped in a Withering Zone...

Alphonso: What, he went into a Withering Zone? How come he never told me that? That's unacceptable...!

Alphonso: Wait, if he was in the Withering Zone, how did he make it back? I understand that you can master the elements without a Vision, but still...

Paimon: (Uh, should we tell Alphonso about Arana?)

(That should be fine.)

(He ought to know.)

Paimon: You'll probably find this hard to believe, Alphonso, but there are fairies called Aranara in the forest. Iotham and the gang are friends with them, so the Aranara helped him.

Alphonso: Aranara...?

Paimon: But going after the kids... the Fatui are so despicable!

Alphonso: ...

Paimon: Hmm, we still don't know who the bad guy hiding in Vimara Village is...

I think someone's watching us over there, Paimon.

Paimon: Where? Don't tell Paimon it's the bad guy we're looking for!

Go check it out.

Paimon: Just Paimon alone?

Yell if you're in trouble and I'll be right there.

You're small and can fly. Perfect for scouting.

Paimon: Fine. Can't have (Traveler) do everything, anyway. Paimon's got this!

Paimon leaves excitedly.

Alphonso: Why bother?

She'll be happier if she doesn't know.

Some things are better left untold.

Alphonso: Let's talk elsewhere.

(The Traveler and Alphonso go to the platform just north of the waypoint southeast of the village. Alphonso stands near the edge looking out over the land)

Alphonso: When did you start suspecting me? Is it because Sudabeh and Iotham both mentioned me?

You know my name.

But Rana never told you my name.

Alphonso: Or maybe I have great hearing and overheard your name when Rana introduced you to Amadhiah.

She never told Amadhiah that, either.

Alphonso: How careless of me. But besides the Fatui, the Adventurers' Guild also has an extensive network, so why don't you think I'm an adventurer?

You seem to know me very well.

You know I could control the elements without a Vision.

Alphonso: You're quite famous for your exploits. I don't have to be a Fatuus to know that. The bottom line is, you don't have anything concrete to prove that I'm with them.

True, but that's not important.

You seem to know a lot about the Fatui.

Alphonso: They are notorious, enough for most people to know that. The bottom line is, you don't have anything concrete to prove that I'm with them.

True, but that's not important.

Alphonso: You're right. Only the court demands proof, whereas a keen hound needs merely a scent to track the prey.

Alphonso: Of course, a clever hound would avoid the scent it shouldn't sniff, as to not run into a dragon at the trail's end. But, from your track record, you're not one to quit.

You warned Rana not to patrol the forest...

Because you didn't want her to interfere with the Fatui.

Alphonso: There's truth to that, but more importantly, I didn't want her to get hurt. The other Fatui aren't like me. They felt nothing toward her or Vimara Village.

Who are you really, "Alphonso"?

(Alphonso fully turns around to face the Traveler)

Trofin Snezhevich: The name given to me at birth is buried in freezing snow. The name granted me by the House of the Hearth is Trofin Snezhevich.

Trofin Snezhevich of the House of the Hearth...

Trofin Snezhevich: Your reaction tells me you probably encountered my "brothers and sisters" before.

Trofin Snezhevich: Oh, don't tell me who you ran into or their status. Should they have revealed their identities to you...

Trofin Snezhevich: Assuming they are still alive, then they would have betrayed Her Majesty already. If they're dead... I'd rather not know about it.

Trofin Snezhevich: House of the Hearth is a shelter founded by "The Knave." Children raised in the House aren't related, but our bonds are tighter than blood.

Trofin Snezhevich: After coming of age, those with potential undergo training to become agents, then infiltrate different locations to await orders. Unfortunately, I was deemed as "having potential."

What is your order?

Trofin Snezhevich: Capture Aranara. It's an order from "The Doctor," so that he can study the connections between Aranara, dreams, and The Withering.

Trofin Snezhevich: Weaponizing dreams and The Withering seems to be one of his projects. Of course, I and every Fatuus you defeated are his "source of study."

Trofin Snezhevich: We can't see Aranara, but Kavus, Sudabeh, and Iotham have what it takes to befriend them.

So you let the Fatui abduct them to lure the Aranara out.

Trofin Snezhevich: Correct, and the Aranara did show up. But their power truly was amazing, able to free those kids right under the nose of heavy security...

Trofin Snezhevich: The Doctor has eyes on something truly incredible this time...

Trofin Snezhevich: I've got a question for you too, (Traveler). Why would the Aranara erase the abduction and rescue from Kavus and Sudabeh's memory? To avoid being exposed?

Arana doesn't want the children to remember anything like that at all.

Arana doesn't want them to be violent when they grow up.

Trofin Snezhevich: I see. So that Aranara is named Arana? That sounds a lot like Rana, a very pretty name. Please thank her on my behalf when you get a chance.

Why would you thank her?

Trofin Snezhevich: Vimara Village feels like a real home to me. Rana and Iotham feel like blood relatives I should've had. Kavus and Sudabeh are my precious siblings.

Trofin Snezhevich: I hope they will grow up happy, healthy, righteous, and kind.

Trofin Snezhevich: So, even though Arana has made my "job" that much more difficult, I appreciate what she did very much.

Trofin Snezhevich: Oh, I finally get it. Just like you distracted Paimon, the children ought not to know the dirty deeds.

Trofin Snezhevich: "Youngster, you should enjoy childhood, do what you like, see what you want to see. But also remember the dark days..."

Trofin Snezhevich: That's the House's teachings. Because facing the darker side of life is inevitable for grown-ups, you need to be prepared as a child, so you can protect yourself and those you love.

Trofin Snezhevich: Maybe what you're doing also makes sense. If I hadn't grown up in the House of the Hearth and became a spy in Vimara Village... If only I were born in Vimara Village.

All this talk is meaningless.

Trofin Snezhevich: I know. I just feel sorry. I wish I'd always been "Alphonso," not "Trofin Snezhevich." I wish I really was Iotham's big brother.

Trofin Snezhevich: I want to be a good person, but I belong to an organization. I want to be family to Rana and the kids, but I've already got a "family" I can't turn my back on.

Trofin Snezhevich: Many of my fellows have powers rivaling the Lord Harbingers and are not subject to any city or state. That's something even a free, honorary knight like you probably couldn't comprehend...

I do comprehend.

But what you did is inexcusable.

I don't comprehend.

Nor will I even attempt to.

Trofin Snezhevich: Well, that's all I've got to say. So, what are you going to do with me now?

Don't come near Vimara Village or let me see you again.

Trofin Snezhevich: I see. Got it. You won't see me again. I'm not returning to the Fatui, either, since I blew my mission and brought shame to my "siblings."

Trofin Snezhevich: Iotham will probably be waiting for "Alphonso" to come back forever...

Go now. Paimon should be here any minute.

Trofin Snezhevich: Goodbye. No, farewell.
(Trofin leaves)

(Battle) I changed my mind.

Trofin Snezhevich: I've foreseen the ending for the wicked, but I won't go down without a fight. You might be (TravelerTraveler) and I might not have a chance, but I'll still fight, because...; Trofin Snezhevich: I'm the evil amidst good, the poison amidst the herbs, the wolf in sheep's clothing, the mercury in a golden chalice... My name is Snezhevich. Do your worst!
(Enter battle against Trofin Snezhevich)

(Battle) Arana and I both agreed...

That the wicked must be punished.; Trofin Snezhevich: I've foreseen the ending for the wicked, but I won't go down without a fight. You might be (TravelerTraveler) and I might not have a chance, but I'll still fight, because...; Trofin Snezhevich: I'm the evil amidst good, the poison amidst the herbs, the wolf in sheep's clothing, the mercury in a golden chalice... My name is Snezhevich. Do your worst!
(Enter battle against Trofin Snezhevich)

(After defeating Trofin Snezhevich): Trofin Snezhevich: Forgive me, Iotham...; Trofin Snezhevich: You must grow up. Do not yield to the wind, or the rain. Do not yield to the winter snow, or the summer heat...

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