Anasa
The Anasa (singular and plural) are a race in the world of Arknights.
Description[edit]
Anasa have horns and tails similar to the Sarkaz as well as a dark halo behind their heads, somewhat similar to a fallen Sankta. Another unique trait of the Anasa is their powerful body strength.
Similar to the Oni, the Anasa are a Teekaz offshoot that share a common ancestry with the Sarkaz. They and the Oni are believed to be the direct descendants of the tribes led by Qui'lon the "Errant Overlord" during his eastern migration thousands of years in order to search for a possible new land.[3][4] After Quilon's death, These remaining tribes were separated from the rest of the Sarkaz diaspora due to geographical isolation and Catastrophes, and they gradually evolved to a different culture and physical traits. Even though generations later they have settled in northwestern Yan and even changed their race's name, they still retain their own culture, such as practicing the Sarkaz's "witchcraft" and living a nomadic life in the wilderness.[5] Their common origin with the Sarkaz is even evident in their race's name which possesses an underlying meaning as "one without roots," a title given to the Sarkaz.[6]
Despite sharing a common ancestry with the Sarkaz, Anasa have a unique culture. Unlike the Sarkaz, who treat Oripathy as a curse, they gladly embrace it and even see it as divine oracles given by the heavens. Those with halos are called "Enlightened Ones," even though how to obtain it remains unclear. They also possess a philosophy regarding reincarnation in which death is just the rebirth of new life.[5] Their practice and its philosophy along with the Oni’s will later give rise to their religious faith, a Terran version of Buddhism, that spread across the eastern region of Terra, allowing them to coexist with the non-Teekaz Terrans through their monks preaching to them.[7] Some Anasan tribes also perform a coming-of-age ceremony when a healthy, strong one reaches sixteen by giving them specially-made weapons as an oath to protect the young and weak.[8]
Notable[edit]
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Other notable[edit]
- Qui'lon, Avatar of the Mahasattva
- An unnamed Anasa boatwoman that offers the player a ride across the river free of charge. However, she only has space for one passenger inside the boat.[9]
The Anasa boatwoman in A Small Skiff's artwork
Trivia[edit]
- The Anasa's common ancestry with the Sarkaz likely alludes to the Kaifeng Jews in China and the Cochin Jews in India.
References[edit]
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