Minstrel of Time

Minstrel of Time (previously called Book of Time) is a Classic suit that can be obtained through Crafting. When customized, it becomes the suit White Night Chant.

Completion Prize: A Styling Gift Box containing Tiny Stardust, Dream Lullaby, Memory of Time, Soundless Song, Time Travel, White Age, Shadow of Bright Night, the background Golden Time, and 40 .

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Wardrobe[]

Hair: River of Time

Dress: Tune of Life

Shoes: Song of Time

Hairpin: Soundless Sigh

Gloves: Mark of the Moon

Handheld (Left): Memory of Time

Tattoo: Star Faith

Makeup: Loyal Faith

Posed

Hair: Tiny Stardust

Dress: Dream Lullaby

Hairpin: Soundless Song

Tattoo: Star Faith

Foreground: White Age

Head Ornament: Time Travel

Makeup: Loyal Faith

Additional Item

Ground: Shadow of Bright Night

Lore[]

Story[]

That night, I saw Yilian again.

Through the crevice between the woods, the moonlight was shining on a forest of tombstones together with tree shadows. Bathing in the misty moonlight, she was wandering among the tombstones in her favorite classical pigeon dress. The trailing of the dress was like the gentle hands of a fairy, stroking every name of the tombstones to memorize their owners.

Yilian was once the best healer in the forest. She always healed anyone wounded with endless patience and passion. In front of her, I was just a playful kid who always asked for her company despite of tons of researches she needed to make.

Back then 'once' was still a beautiful word,

until the war between the Kindreds and the Elves broke out.

Yilian followed the Elf soldiers to the battlefield. Till now, I still remember how she smiled when she left, and how she comforted me with her strong will. As the war was over, she came home with the dying Epic Guardian. After inheriting the Tome of Time from him, she mourned for everyone buried in the forest. Late at that night, I seemed to hear her sobbing, silently.

'One shall forgive the cruelty of war, but not the insult to lives.' That was a new sentence on the title page of the Tome of Time, which she had with her day and night.

She became the new Epic Guardian, and a bard wandering around the forest of tombstones. Her song contained a gentle yet great power, comforting every lonely heart.

But terror was still spreading in the forest. With blood being plundered, blades have become the nightmare deep down everyone's soul. The Tome of Time was always surrounded by glows even when I was choked by nightmares.

All of a sudden, the Kindreds were gone, however, so was Yilian.

That night at the middle of Lake Povali, Yilian pushed me away, and she fell deep down the lake and disappeared together with her smile. At that moment, the reflection of the stars closed the gate connecting the forest and the Reflected City.

'Sister... Yilian!'

I woke up from a nightmare, but she was not around even if I was crying. I ran to Lake Povali only to find a calm surface and a reflection of the moon. It was then that I realized we were separated for real, by a whole world.

The scene of the last moment at Lake Povali kept crossing my mind over and over again. Why was her smile full of relief? Saving me at the price of herself won't make her a good sister! A real good sister wouldn't have left me alone in the forest! And I can never become an Epic Guardian!

Item Descriptions[]

The white halo is my special healing power. I can heal the wounds left by war, but no those in people's hearts.
— River of Time

The door to the forest has been sealed but time won't stop here. In the dark Shadow City, my book will shine.
— Tune of Life

I used most of my time in books, not because I prefer quietness. Listen carefully, storms are raging in the leaves.
— Song of Time

In the Shadow City and Pigeon Forest, not everyone deserves to be forgiven. Every sin and feat should be recorded.
— Soundless Sigh

Every kindred with fangs was an elegant elf. I record the history, hoping such tragedies would not repeat itself.
— Mark of the Moon

Besides this Memory of Time, the only thing I have is the determination to not get corrupted by darkness.
— Memory of Time

The stars are gone from Lake Bovaly, but they are still shining in my heart. They shed light on this dim moment.
— Star Faith

Rachel and I have the same looks and faith. Even if we are far apart, she will never disappoint me.
— Loyal Faith

Compared to the vast starry sky, we are insignificant dust. But if we work together, it will be an epic.
— Tiny Stardust

In this starless night, the only light is the fireflies. I am humming an old song and reminisce about dawn.
— Dream Lullaby

Every word in the tome shines faintly like a firefly, but together they become stars, expelling the long night.
— Soundless Song

There were swans on Lake Bovaly and shooting stars in the night sky. Peace is always short and precious.
— White Age

I often dream of rowing on the lake with Rachel. A boat will finally return to the harbor, so do travelers.
— Time Travel

Elaine and I share our joys and sorrows, and Pigeon Forest and Shadow City never truly parted.
— Shadow of Bright Night

Interpretation[]

The suit tells the story of Rachel and Elaine (spelled here as Yilian). Rachel's older sister, Elaine, was the best healer in the Pigeon Forest, while Rachel was more free-spirited and playful. However, their lives changed when the war between Kindred and Elves occurred. After those events, the Kindred left the forest, and Elaine went with them, leaving Rachel alone.

The item descriptions are mostly written from Elaine's perspective, as the suit represents her. They focus on her decision to leave her sister and become a healer in Shadow City, as well as her dedication to preserving the history of the forest.

See also: White Night Chant, Minstrel of Time.

Etymology[]

Name by Server[]

Version	Name (Romanized)	Translation
International (English)	Minstrel of Time	N/A
International (French)	Ménestrel du Temps	Minstrel of Time
China	时光吟游 (shíguāng yín yóu)	Time Travel
Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau	時光吟遊 (shíguāng yín yóu)	Time Travel
Japan	闇夜の挽歌 (yamiyo no banka)	Dark Night's Elegy
South Korea	시간의 서사시 (sigan-ui seosasi)	Epic of Time
Vietnam	Bài Ca Thời Gian	Song of Time
Indonesia	Time Minstrel	N/A
Thailand	เพลงแห่งกาลเวลา (phelng h̄æ̀ng kāl welā)	Music of Time
Southeast Asia (English)	Minstrel of Time	N/A