If you’ve been sleeping on Genshin Impact‘s in-game books, Perinheri is your wake-up call. This two-volume tale purchased from Hubel’s newsstand in Fontaine reads like a tragic romance on the surface, but beneath lies some of the most chilling revelations about Khaenri’ah’s history—and potentially the Traveler’s origins.
Table of Contents
Perinheri Book: Genshin Impact Reference
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Title | Perinheri (Hleobranto Innamorato) |
| Volumes | 2 |
| Location | Fontaine – Hubel’s Newsstand |
| Setting | Ancient Khaenri’ah |
| Era | Crimson Moon Dynasty transition |
| Key Themes | Orphanages, Descenders, Divine Rejection |
| Connected Characters | Arlecchino, Pierro, potentially Traveler |
| First Appeared | Version 4.5 |
The Story: More Than a Knight’s Tale
Perinheri opens with young children being forced to crawl through pitch-black chimneys filled with coal ash in a mysterious orphanage. The adults repeatedly ask, “Are you dead?” until the child screams “Yes!” Only then do they witness something horrifying—the crimson moon in the sky turning to reveal itself as a gigantic, terrified eye staring back at them.
This disturbing initiation ritual isn’t random cruelty. The kingdom was built at such a point that things from outside the world would come leaking into it—beings, objects, and children whose homelands were destroyed. Sound familiar? The Traveler’s own homeland was destroyed before arriving in Teyvat.
The orphanage represents Khaenri’ah’s attempt to identify or create Descenders—beings from beyond Teyvat who could potentially challenge the Heavenly Principles. Survivors of this ritual became legendary knights, with Perinheri himself becoming one of the kingdom’s greatest warriors.
The Crimson Moon vs. Eclipse Dynasty Shift
The book begins in an era where the Crimson Moon hung in the sky instead of the dark sun that later defined Khaenri’ah’s Eclipse Dynasty. At sunrise, Perinheri finally saw the real sun for the first time—dark, lifeless, godless. This marked the Crimson Moon Dynasty’s decline, eclipsed by the dark sun and ushering in the Eclipse Dynasty.
This dynasty shift matters because it represents Khaenri’ah’s philosophical transformation—from one power source to another, potentially involving forbidden knowledge that ultimately led to their destruction during the Cataclysm 500 years ago.
The Arlecchino Connection
The orphanage described in Perinheri directly parallels the Fatui’s House of the Hearth, which raises “special” children under Fatui care. During the Archon Quest “A Nation That Doesn’t Exist,” Arlecchino herself references this book, confirming its historical accuracy.
Considering Pierro (the First Fatui Harbinger) was a Khaenri’ahn scholar, these connections seem deliberate. The Fatui may be continuing Khaenri’ah’s original mission—creating beings capable of defying the gods.
For deeper insights into Arlecchino’s backstory and how it connects to House of the Hearth’s dark history, check out our complete Arlecchino lore breakdown.
Why Perinheri Matters for the Main Story
The book discusses concepts like Descenders, Outsiders, and Celestia’s curse while contrasting the governing philosophies of Khaenri’ah’s two dynasties. Every detail connects to ongoing mysteries about the Traveler’s true nature, Khaenri’ah’s fall, and the Fatui’s ultimate goals.
The “children from beyond” theme directly mirrors the Traveler’s situation—someone whose world was destroyed, who arrived in Teyvat from outside, and who possesses unusual abilities. Could the Traveler have unknowingly passed through a similar ritual?
According to the official Genshin Impact Wiki, the book’s alternative title “Hleobranto Innamorato” references Italian epic poetry, specifically Orlando Furioso, adding layers of literary symbolism about madness, love, and obsession—themes that echo throughout Khaenri’ah’s tragic history.
Reading Between the Lines
The book’s romance plot (knights competing for Angelica’s love) serves as allegory. Hleobrant and Perinheri don’t just compete for glory—they represent competing philosophies about humanity’s relationship with divinity. One embraces divine order; the other rejects it entirely.
The tragedy isn’t just personal—it’s civilizational. Khaenri’ah’s ambition to create godless beings ultimately brought divine retribution, transforming its citizens into monsters during the Cataclysm.
For more on how Khaenri’ah’s fall connects to current story developments, explore our comprehensive Khaenri’ah history guide.
FAQs
Where can I find the Perinheri book in Genshin Impact?
Purchase both volumes from Hubel at his newsstand in Court of Fontaine: Quartier Narbonnais. The books cost Mora and unlock immediately in your Archive under the Books section once purchased.
How does Perinheri connect to Arlecchino’s story?
The orphanage described in Perinheri directly parallels the House of the Hearth that Arlecchino leads. During Fontaine’s Archon Quest, Arlecchino references the book and confirms its historical details match her own knowledge of Khaenri’ah’s past, suggesting she may have connections to similar institutions or their surviving legacy through the Fatui organization.
