Sandrone

Sandrone serves as the overseer of the Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau in Nod Krai. She holds the codename Marionette and ranks as the Seventh of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. She maintains active membership in the Adventurers Guild as well. She was created by Alain Guillotin in the exact image of his deceased sister Mary Ann Guillotin. She keeps Pulonia as her constant companion following the death of her creator.

Appearance Sandrone presents herself through the medium female model with proportions that convey precise craftsmanship and doll like refinement. She stands at medium height with a slender frame that allows fluid yet mechanical movements suited to her oversight of complex facilities and interactions within the halls of Nod Krai. Her skin carries a pale tone that remains even and smooth across her face and visible limbs giving a porcelain quality that reflects light in subtle ways during indoor lighting or snow covered exteriors. This pale complexion serves as the foundational surface for all other features and highlights the delicate mechanisms integrated throughout her form.

Her eyes appear in a blue grey shade that holds a steady analytical quality in every glance. The hue shifts faintly with changes in surrounding illumination yet maintains clarity that allows her to evaluate situations or review schematics without distraction. These eyes sit within a youthful facial structure that aligns with her overall doll inspired design.

Her hair registers as beige in color and is tied back into a braided bun that rests neatly at the back of her head. Two long strands frame her face on either side creating soft lines that contrast with the structured elements of her attire. The braid itself shows careful winding and the strands fall with measured precision during head turns or when she leans forward to inspect components. The length of the bun and framing strands keeps the style practical for her work while adding a touch of elegance that echoes her origins.

Sandrone wears a long white dress as the base layer of her outfit with red ruffles along the edges that add texture and movement when she walks through the bureau or engages in discussions. A black corset cinches the waist featuring a triquetra symbol positioned centrally with ruby red gemstones set into the open spaces of the design. The corset provides structured support and the gems catch light to create small points of color against the black material. The dress includes a black collar accented in gold with a pear cut ruby red gem centered at the front for a focal detail. Long white sleeves extend from the shoulders and short dark puffy sleeves layer over them creating volume at the upper arms. Her gloves appear in white fabric and form a V shape at each wrist allowing flexibility while maintaining the refined silhouette. White stockings cover her legs paired with black heels that produce deliberate steps across stone floors or laboratory surfaces.

A white black and gold bonnet sits atop her head secured with red lacing and black bows positioned on the sides. The bonnet integrates seamlessly with her hair and adds a formal touch consistent with her role in oversight and research. A puppet wind up key protrudes directly from her back as a prominent feature visible from behind during any approach or when she turns. This key forms an essential part of her construction and serves as a constant visual reminder of her clockwork nature.

She exists as a clockwork puppet with mechanisms that integrate fully into her body rather than appearing as mere decoration. Gears and internal components operate beneath the surface allowing precise control over her limbs and expressions while the outer form maintains the appearance of a young woman. The entire ensemble favors white tones accented by black red and gold elements creating a palette that signals both innocence and mechanical sophistication. Every layer aligns without conflict to present a unified image of crafted perfection suited to the environments of Nod Krai.

The pale skin provides a neutral base that makes the blue grey eyes stand out during focused conversations or when she reviews blueprints in low light. Her beige hair in the braided bun shifts only slightly with motion and the two framing strands brush lightly against her cheeks when she crouches to adjust Pulonia or inspect an automaton. The long white dress flows around her medium height frame with red ruffles catching faint breezes inside the bureau halls. The black corset with its triquetra and ruby red gems compresses the waist in a way that emphasizes her constructed proportions while the pear cut ruby red gem at the collar gleams steadily. The layered sleeves white beneath dark puffy ones allow full range for handling tools or gesturing during explanations. The white gloves shaped like a V at the wrist extend smoothly to her fingers and the white stockings with black heels elevate her stance while producing clear audible clicks on tiled floors. The bonnet with red lacing and black bows frames her face from above and the wind up key at her back rotates subtly in response to internal activations or when she channels energy into modifications. The clockwork mechanisms hum faintly during periods of intense calculation yet remain concealed beneath the pale skin and white fabrics. The triquetra symbol on the corset and the ruby red gemstones catch overhead lights in precise patterns whenever she moves through the experimental spaces. The red ruffles on the dress hem sway in gentle arcs with each measured step she takes across the bureau floors. The black collar with its gold accents sits high against her neck and the pear cut ruby red gem at its center reflects small sparks of color even in dim lighting conditions. The short dark puffy sleeves add volume exactly at the shoulders creating a balanced contrast against the long white sleeves beneath them. The bonnet sits securely atop the braided bun with its black bows resting symmetrically on either side and the red lacing threading through in neat rows that hold the structure firm. The wind up key extends straight outward from the center of her back and turns with faint mechanical clicks during any activation of her internal systems. This complete visual presentation makes Sandrone instantly recognizable as the overseer who moves with exact purpose through the experimental spaces of Nod Krai blending doll like delicacy with the underlying precision of her puppet construction. The blue grey eyes narrow slightly when she concentrates on calculations and the beige strands framing her face move in unison with any tilt of her head. The pale skin shows no variation in tone across her cheeks or hands and the overall silhouette remains consistent whether she stands at rest or engages in detailed adjustments to her companions. The braided bun holds every strand in place except for the two deliberate framing pieces that fall forward in perfect symmetry. The V shaped gloves end precisely at the wrists where the fabric flares outward just enough to permit unhindered finger movement. The black heels click with uniform rhythm on every surface she traverses and the bonnet ribbons tie in exact bows that never loosen during her routines. The wind up key remains the most distinctive element always visible from the rear and always aligned with her spine as a direct extension of her core mechanism.

Personality Sandrone remains always engrossed in her research on automatons. She possesses what many describe as a terrible personality marked by quick annoyance at failures and a tendency to maintain numerous backup plans as failsafes. She dislikes losing and reacts with outbursts that others sometimes find amusing rather than off putting. She shows uncharacteristic concern for friends following certain interactions and agrees to assist in stopping threats when evidence convinces her. She calls certain banter among colleagues laughable and keeps her eyes open during moments of respect paid to the departed. She scolds interruptions during fights and expresses disgust at the transformation of subordinates into monsters. She considers some ventures as mere side projects even when they end in annoyance. She takes strikes meant for others and delivers final messages of defiance in critical moments.

Background and History Sandrone was personally created by Alain Guillotin and first activated on his sixty fifth birthday modeled directly after his deceased sister Mary Ann Guillotin. She received an emotion module that allowed her to learn and process feelings unlike standard creations. Alain frequently provided notebooks which she initially discarded after brief attempts yet later chose to retain and use for recording. Her learning capabilities grew beyond expectations and Alain presented her with Pulonia his final creation meant to calculate the unknown. Before his passing Alain requested that Sandrone destroy all manuscripts to prevent theft though she read them first to preserve the knowledge. He also asked that Pulonia be delivered to the Fontaine Research Institute yet she kept the companion with her improving its functions instead.

Sandrone eventually arrived in Snezhnaya for a new assignment with the Tsaritsa and rose to the position of the Seventh of the Fatui Harbingers. Her specific tasks remained largely undisclosed though she met frequently with certain colleagues. She tolerated most interactions apart from those with Dottore. As a clockwork puppet she has existed since around the time of the cataclysm. She was stationed in Nod Krai to oversee the Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau by direct order of the Palestar Edict. This command summoned the Harbingers to retrieve a defected colleague at all costs. She attended the funeral of Rosalyne following the acquisition of a gnosis by another Harbinger. She created the Katherynes used across the Adventurers Guild and took interest in specific research projects involving automatons. She sent forces on side operations to gather intelligence on secret sources and considered failures as non essential when they occurred.

Relationships Sandrone maintains a companion relationship with Pulonia whom she modifies repeatedly for improved performance and keeps at her side during all operations. She interacts with Columbina through shared history in the Fatui and assists in arranging meetings while scolding interruptions yet choosing not to engage in direct conflict. She expresses disgust toward Dottore upon discovering his actions with subordinates and agrees to aid the Traveler in opposing such threats. She warns the Traveler against interference in Fatui matters in Nod Krai yet returns certain items after failed traps and shows evolving concern for allies. She finds banter among Pulcinella Pantalone and Arlecchino laughable and tolerates most colleagues while avoiding prolonged contact with Dottore. She created artificial constructs such as Velimiru for specific missions and dealt with subordinates through decisive measures when failures arose.

Home and Daily Life Sandrone resides and operates primarily within the Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau in Nod Krai where she oversees construction and daily functions. The facility serves as the central hub for her research and interactions with arriving variables or colleagues. In daily routines she meets individuals at the Nasha Town Adventurers Guild to deliver warnings or acquire materials. She prepares traps in response to alarms and modifies Pulonia to counter specific threats such as the Wild Hunt. She reviews calculations and adjusts plans after setbacks while intervening in confrontations with upgraded companions. She sends forces on exploratory missions and considers outcomes as side projects when they conclude unsuccessfully. She handles recovered cores and adapts them into new forms when necessary.

Lore Abilities and Powers Sandrone possesses the capacity to create and improve automatons including the Katherynes deployed across Teyvat. She designs and modifies companions such as Pulonia for enhanced combat or task performance against specific entities. She overrides systems with replica cores and issues directives for special operations involving secret sources. She implements backup plans and failsafes in all ventures allowing adaptation after initial setbacks. She breaks minds or replaces features of individuals as punishment for failures while preserving essential information. She constructs artificial Fatuus for targeted missions and calculates unknown variables through integrated companions. She channels precise mechanical control over her own form and extends influence through puppet constructs that serve as extensions of her will.

Voice and Habits Sandrone speaks in a calm and lazy tone when relaxed yet shifts to hysterical outbursts during moments of rage or severe annoyance. Her voice carries precise clipped cadence suited to delivering warnings or scolding interruptions. She murmurs calculations during modifications and expresses disgust aloud when confronted with betrayals. She calls out to Pulonia during interventions and delivers messages of defiance even in final moments. She reviews side projects with annoyance yet proceeds to new adjustments without delay. She warns variables directly at guild locations and closes discussions with references to ongoing warrants or unresolved commands. She keeps eyes open during collective respects and finds certain banter laughable in quiet asides.