I... can take care of some basic tasks, but your assistant should be able to take on a large share of your work. That may be… beyond my abilities.

Prejudice is common between peoples. Before I came to Rhodes Island, I actually thought people outside of Sami left the womb with weapons in their hands... That's not a joke, Doctor. I really did.

You're still bothered by the cold? Hmm... Sometimes, I feel like you're needier than a newborn. Hold your hands out then... Haah... Feel better? You're welcome. Give me a moment, I'll fetch you another blanket.

Yes, I know this is a general education course meant for children. But a shaman's calling is to master all forms of knowledge, whether metal or wood. And my knowledge of the South probably isn't much greater than a local child. So a course like this suits me just fine.

Fighting is not in Sami nature. But, if you do not become the hunter, then you can only be the hunted. This is true whether facing the elements, the demons... or the people of Ursus. It's the law of nature.

I respect you, and so I give you my word. As long as I am aboard this iron ship, I will not trouble the people of Ursus. But when in Sami, I hope you'll turn a blind eye to... some of my actions. There is always a price to be paid, even if it falls to Ursus rather than a particular individual.

My friends here at Rhodes Island made this outfit not long after I arrived. I was still a stubborn rockhorn back then, unwilling to accept even the slightest bit of kindness. Now... I'm probably not so inflexible. Even the coldest ice melts in the spring sun.

Tribe cannot go on without a shaman. It was painful to part with the branches of my family tree, and let go of the responsibility of protecting my tribesmen. It used to be my only wish to remain in my ancestral home, accompanying the long-withered tree. But now, that is not possible anymore...

One crystallized eye is enough to turn a woman into a monster. The Southerners use Originium to command metal to move, yet fear that it will grow upon their bodies. Alas, what deadly weapons indifference and fear have become. Though they leave no wounds on the body, they instead bleed the spirit dry.

I wave a twig… for a fresh and healthy year...

She was born under the tribe's santalla tree, so it became her identity, her codename, and a part of her life. Now the outcast returns to the tribe, regaining the right to use her name. She will commit herself to her new leader.

They do not yet comprehend the enemy's cruelty…

May the generosity you've afforded me plant the seedlings of joy within your heart.

The curse cannot extinguish the pain in my heart. Since it is conquest that Ursus craves, then let them be conquered by nature.

What do you wish for the battlefield to become?

Protect our teammates, and victory will be ours.

Look into the distance, and be mindful of your feet. Nature has already warned you of the changes.

The hunter... and the hunted…

Did you have need of me?

Your orders?

As you wish.

We shall begin.

The withered tree demands sacrifices.

The wild wind plunders your warmth.

The deadly cold sends its regards.

The eyes of Sami witness your end.

Perhaps in your eyes, nature is just another tool.

You are the true hunter.

War is like nature, full of variables.

The blizzard approaches. We should go.

My room, my domain…

Is there anything I can do for you?

In Sami, there is no food sweeter than honey. Is this... candy? Hmm... Oh, so sweet!

Arknights.

Flames represent destruction, but also contain vitality and warmth. The wither and decay has been burned away, and a red light spreads across this land. Doctor, regardless of what difficulties you may face in the future, please do not forget today's warmth and passion.

I am here, by your side.

Many tribes prepare to leave their homeland behind and go south, whereas many warriors bade farewell to their loved ones, and head to the northern front. The Sami people seem to be splitting in two, never to see each other again. I cannot change this, but I still hope... that everyone returns safe and sound.