Lachmann
- Echoes of Herkunftshorn
- House Strollo of Leithanien (collaborator)
| “ | A lone man can start a fire easy enough, but even if you point a knife at his neck, he won't be able to put it out alone. | ” |
| —Lachmann justifying his actions |
Lachmann is an NPC in Arknights. He is one of the antagonists in Lingering Echoes.
Background[edit]
Lachmann is a member of the Echoes of Herkunftshorn, who has been operating in Vyseheim after being "planted" by Kurfürst Strollo's handler.[1] He's noted for his hatred towards Sarkaz, which is evident in the way he expresses discomfort with Hibiscus, despite her being a Rhodes Island Operator. On top of that, he is also very devoted to the Witch King, eagerly seeking to fulfill the prophecy of his return.
Story[edit]
Lingering Echoes[edit]
Lachmann first appears when Hibiscus arrived in the Afterglow district. He intentionally spread a prophecy of the Witch King, modified with the intention of driving Hibiscus away from the Afterglow. He instigated an angry mob by weaponizing her comments about the Witch King's prophecy and the fact that she is a "devil". However, he ran away after Ebenholz showed up and dispersed the mob with his flute.[2][3] Later on, Lachmann received orders from a noble to head to the laboratory in the sewers beneath the Afterglow, but was caught in the act by Ebenholz, who figured out that Lachmann was the one spreading the rumors that led the mob to attack Hibiscus. However, Biegler showed up, giving Lachmann a chance to escape through the sewers.[4]
Lachmann was actually stirring up large numbers of Originium slugs living in the sewers, which would later swarm to the surface, causing havoc in the Afterglow through their toxic gas. It turned out that Lachmann's actions were not just triggering a chemical attack, but also an attempt to fulfill part of the Witch King's prophecy: "Pestilence from Shadow wanton spouts, spews Ruin in Prelude."[5] In the aftermath of his encounter with Biegler and Ebenholz, Lachmann was incapacitated by the latter using his Arts and was presumably taken into custody.[5]
Czerny: Before The Spilling Sunlight[edit]
Lachmann pays a visit to Gertrude's residence, and is surprised to see her reviewing reports about the Echoes' movements. She reassures him that the reports' content, while confidential, are just another reason to feed them to the fireplace, and reminds him that it's been a few years since her father's handler transferred him to Vyseheim. Lachmann informs that many music critics are excited to see Czerny perform Morgen und Abend at her brother's funeral — which itself is also part of Gertrude's plan — but is concerned about the possibility of Czerny's ability to meet expectations. Gertrude states that it would be foolish on Czerny's part to turn down her invitation.[1]
Lachmann suggests Gertrude to "get things to the next level" with Czerny personally, a notion that disgusts her and prompts her to shut down any further suggestions from him. He also asks her if she has any back-up plan, but her response is negative.[1]
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