Il Capitano || GENSHIN

The Eleven Fatui Harbingers are the executive heads of the Fatui who have been given god-like authority and ability-augmenting Delusions by the Tsaritsa, and with it, strength surpassing that of other mortals. Each Harbinger leads their own division within the Fatui. Harbingers have been dispatched to other nations to obtain their respective elemental Gnoses.

Il Capitano, also known as "The Captain" and by his personal name Thrain, is the First of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. He is a man from Khaenri'ah who served as a high ranking knight and Commander until the fall of the kingdom during the Cataclysm 500 years ago, after which he was placed under a curse of immortality by Ronova. Sometime afterwards, he joined the Fatui in Snezhnaya as a Harbinger, becoming famed for his great strength and integrity. Capitano, also known as "The Captain," enjoys a high reputation amongst the Fatui for his strength, skill as a commander, and moral integrity. Lower-ranked members refer to him as "the ever-righteous Captain" and "the nigh-invincible Captain," with some stating that they would prefer to work under him, if they had the choice. The elite soldiers under Capitano's command, much like himself, also hold themselves to firm moral standards. The Wanderer, however, views such attributes negatively and points out that holding "absolute righteousness" is a potential hazard. Similarly, Guthred, Capitano's former second-in-command, claimed that whenever he indulged in his sense of honor, it would result in him losing his chance to win. Though he and Capitano shared different views on justice, Capitano tolerated them, seeing that their differences made them the perfect partners. Being the First of the Fatui Harbingers, Capitano has powers rivaling that of a god, and is considered the strongest of the Fatui; this was the case even after he was severely weakened by the decay caused to his body after centuries spent under the curse of immortality. Capitano is a individual with high-moral standards, having strong sense of honor and righteousness, as he stated that he shouldn't be praised for the fight against Mavuika, the Pyro Archon of Natlan since he lost, plain and simple. It shows his humbleness, refusing to take credit for something he failed. He is admired as "the brave and fearless Captain", and demonstrates unwavering loyalty to the Tsaritsa, a calm demeanor, and is respected even by enemies like Varka, the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and the current Knight of Boreas, often prioritizing honor and duty over deception. He avoids needless cruelty. At first glance he may seem to be cold and unemotional, but he's shown to be caring and thoughtful towards his peers or anyone in general. He has always treated others with repect and understanding, knowing that not everyone will agree with his ideals or decisions. Capitano is also a rational individual, as he offered to work with Mavuika to stop the Abyss, not letting his pride or the fact she's his enemy get in the way of his decision. He wanted to help because he didn't want the Abyss to hurt innocent civilians. Capitano also doesn't talk about himself, as shown when local resident of Natlan had asked him a question, but didn't answer. Capitano is a tall man with a rather large build. He has glowing, dark blue eyes and long black hair that protrudes from the back of his helmet and over his shoulders. His helmet obscures his face, which he mentions is in a state of "decay" and disfigurement. One day Capitano reveals his face to a surprised Traveler and Paimon to show the suffering that the Ruler of Death inflicted on both himself and the people of Khaenri'ah. His helmet is similar in appearance to a captain's helmet, composed of a black and silver color scheme with gold lining on the edges and a sharp, silver lower piece that covers the lower part of his face. On the front of his helmet is a golden, four-pointed star with smaller dark gray triangles on the inner arms of the four-pronged triangle, which is a recurring symbol in Khaenri'ah. On the sides of the helmet are small gold chains that cross the edge of the helmet. He wears a typical Snezhnayan dark-gray winter coat with metal accessories and deep blue fur on the collar, which he takes off during battle. Underneath the coat, he wears a black bodysuit with golden chains and accessories, consisting of a pair of clawed, metal gauntlets and black knee-high boots. He is also able to manifest a darker variant of Cryo despite him not wearing anything that resembles a Vision or Fatui Delusion, which could be explained by his Khaenri'ahn origins. Prior to and during the Cataclysm, he wore attire with a black eight-pointed star, shoulder guards, and a silver aiguillette on his right arm. But, every time when he returned from his mission, He always had a gift for the nurse who took such care of him, and not only for him. He fell in love and understood it himself: therefore, the man tried to devote his free time to her as much as possible and establish good contacts with the lady, so that perhaps their work and the state of their colleagues moved to something more related, something more personal.

Snezhnaya is one of the seven nations of Teyvat and one of the major regions. It is the nation that worships the Tsaritsa, the Cryo Archon. The Fatui, a military force under her control, is particularly notorious for their unwavering devotion and unscrupulous methods in enacting her will. The autonomous region Nod-Krai is located at the southernmost part of Snezhnaya. Snezhnaya is a region of perpetual winter storms; Nadia states that blizzards can last for a month straight and despite being in the midst of danger, its people look up to the sky and are just happy to be alive. Tartaglia claims that people would literally freeze to death if they didn't keep moving outside. At night, the Snezhnayan sky can see a beautiful aurora of dancing light. Technologically, Snezhnaya is much more advanced than the other regions on Teyvat. Venti states that the Fatui are the strongest out of the seven regions' military, which is supported by the fact that all of their known fighting members utilize elemental attacks. The description for Agent's Sacrificial Knife calls it a "weapon made with superior Snezhnayan technology." The Fatui Skirmishers wear mechanical suits of varying degrees, and some of its members use guns and cannons in battle. Alice, who has visited Snezhnaya, recalls seeing massive factories, which she wrote down in her Teyvat Travel Guide, and Il Dottore built a factory in Liyue to conduct Ruin Guard research which is fully automated. Snezhnaya is stated to be considered the same status as Mondstadt, as in independent and not belonging to any other nation, according to Jean. The Adventurers' Guild originates from Snezhnaya; while this fact doesn't seem to be a secret, few people comment on it and the Guild doesn't face the same apprehension that people regard the Fatui with. It was also hinted that Katheryne, the receptionist(s) for the Adventurers' Guild, are a series of androids created for the role: the Katherynes in all regions so far are identical, and have "Error..." and "Rebooting..." idle quotes. This is further emphasized by the Katheryne stationed in Liyue, as she side-steps the Traveler questioning about her identity. Katheryne's identity as a "bionic Snezhnayan puppet" was confirmed by Nahida. There are 5 areas in Snezhnaya: Everfrozen Earth includes in it: Central Station; Druzhna HQ; Glupov; Morepesok; Sanctuary of Grief; Snezhnograd; Svetloledovka; The Korolevskiy Theater; Zapolyarny Palace. Fellfrost Peak includes in it: House of Hesperides; Jack Frost Village; Tidesong Cavern. Flamefeather Valley includes in it: Okurov Village; Teeming Mire. Volkodlak Tundra includes in it: Huntsman's Cabin; Rankova Zorya; Sretomorozsk. White Birch Snowgrave includes in it: Pale Crown Palace; Pilgrimage to the Sacred Gorge. Other Locations in Snezhnaya are Novokitezhgrad: A city of Snezhnaya and Port Belovodye: Snezhnaya's port. Glupov is a satellite city within Snezhnograd and serves as the headquarters of the Fatui. Glupov's present Mayor is the Fifth of the Fatui Harbingers, "The Rooster," Pulcinella. Morepesok is a small seaside village and Tartaglia's hometown. Snezhnograd is a subarea and a main city located in Everfrozen Earth, Snezhnaya. It is the capital city of Snezhnaya. There are 4 points of interest in Snezhnograd: "Kuznets"; Podvorye Restaurant; Snezhnograd Veche State Hall; Zolnyy. "Kuznets" is a blacksmith located in Snezhnograd, Snezhnograd Veche State Hall is an instance located in Snezhnograd. The Korolevskiy Theater is a subarea located in Everfrozen Earth, Snezhnaya. It is a theater in Snezhnograd where the Korolevskiy Troupe holds their performances. Zapolyarny Palace is a subarea located in Everfrozen Earth, Snezhnaya. It is the residence of the Cryo Archon. Located in Snezhnograd, it is from there that the Tsaritsa reigns over Snezhnaya. The Belyi Tsar, the previous Cryo Archon and ruler of Snezhnaya, also reigned from there. The House of Hesperides is a subarea located in Fellfrost Peak, Snezhnaya. It is a mountain manor from which the Grand Duchess of the Snegurochka rules over the Snegovik.