The Masked Fools are an intergalactic organization devoted to Aha, the Aeon of Elation. They operate out of The Tavern.
Description[]
"Even an organization like the Masked Fools sing praises of their Aeon. The Aeon will never give you up, never let you down, or run around and desert you. THEY will never make you cry, say goodbye, or tell a lie and hurt you."
The Masked Fools tell a parable of the birth of their beloved Aeon. When the Aeon of Elation climbed to the highest branch on the Tree of Existence, THEY saw the cold and despicable void, the stars operating like machinery, and how the meaning of all things bows before nothingness. THEY continued looking until THEY saw a baby fall to the ground and cry because it had been wronged. The Aeon burst into laughter, laughter so clear it tore through the cold universe and still reverberates through the universe today.
The Fools believe that the truth of the world is a joke, and that the ultimate meaning of all things lies in mere laughter. The universe is merciless, but there is joy to eliminate pain, dilute sorrow, resist nihilism, and heal wounds. Laughter, the gift of intelligent races, is the only answer.
Masked Fools are extremely radical when it comes to their beliefs among the followers of Elation. In their pursuit of pleasure, they do whatever it takes to find it, often causing havoc wherever they go. They laugh at heroes for self-righteousness, kings for their lust of power, lovers for their infatuation, and scholars for their overthinking. The Fools' objective is to stir the stagnant pool of life to create surges and change, because change is a source of mockery and amusement to the Fools. It would be a welcome sight if someone could turn the tables on them.
Profile[]
The Masked Fools possess the most radical philosophy out of all the followers of Elation: they believe that the ultimate truth of the world is nothing but a joke, and the profound meaning of everything lies in simple laughter.[2] While they enjoy pursuing and obtaining joy, each member appears to have their own limits in doing so.[3] They leave a trail of trouble and chaos wherever they go, and their goal is to bring about change in the stagnant pools of life.[2]
Each member possesses a unique "mask" belonging only to them, a "mask" bestowed by Aha. These masks allow them to obtain power from their Path. Caution is advised when interacting with individuals wearing masks, as their true intentions can be challenging to discern from their words and actions.[4]
Story[]
Hosea Lazaro mentions having spent a great deal of time in bars run by the Fools.[5] The Strange Plant claims that a Masked Fool has infiltrated Herta Space Station, and that they're planning something huge.[6]
When the Astral Express Crew landed on Jarilo-VI, Sampo was the first person to greet them. He later introduced the crew to Wildfire and guided them between the Overworld and Underworld.[7]
On the Xianzhou Luofu, the Trailblazer encountered a Masked Fool named Zhongshan who sabotaged and stirred up chaos among the members of the Unshackled.[8][9]
The Masked Fool Sparkle, among several others, was invited to the Charmony Festival on Penacony in 2158 AE. She assisted Aventurine and the Astral Express Crew in uncovering the conspiracy within The Family. It is later revealed that she was hired by Stellaron Hunter Silver Wolf to ensure that Firefly's prophesied three deaths would happen in the safest way possible.[10]
Members[]
Playable Characters[]
2 Characters match the category selection:
| Character | Rarity | Path | Combat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sampo |  |  Nihility |  Wind |
 Sparkle |  |  Harmony |  Quantum |
Non-Playable Characters[]
- Andatur Zazzalo[11]
- Avila[12]
- Bragi[12]
- Giovanni[13]
- Jax[14]
- Lady Greenham[15]
- Miles[16]
- Mr. France[12]
- Zhongshan[9]
Other[]
Faction Mentions[]
Character Stories
| Character | Stories |
|---|---|
Character Voice-Overs
| Character | Voice-Overs |
|---|---|
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Readables
- Classified: Major Incidents in Dreamscape
- Compendium of Dreamway Road Accidents
- Evening Tavern Stories: SoulGlad Special Issue
- Glimpses into the Beyond
- The Story of SoulGlad: Dreams in a Bottle
Occurrences
Curios
Parallel Universe Walkie-Talkie- Divine Visage
- Fool's Mask
- Spirit of the Knights of Beauty
- Joyous Incense
- Peace Box
- Entropic Die
- Green Fingers
Simulated Universe Secrets
- Gondola: Helping Gods!
- Judged as Inorganic: Liquid Gold (I)
- Beginning: The Machine Empire
- Supreme Inorganic: God's Three Revelations (III)
Data Bank
HoYoLAB Articles
- A Letter of Invitation From Penacony
- Astral Express Magazine - Penacony Info Bulletin "Masked Fools"
- Great Analyst Pom-Pom
Miscellaneous[]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The Epsilon XII superstar Ast Rickley is a reference to the pop singer Rick Astley, and the Song "Never Gonna Give You Up," which is associated with the "rickroll" meme.
- Prior to joining the IPC, Aventurine was once invited to join the Masked Fools, but declined their offer.[17]
- After orchestrating or involving themselves in a major plot, at least two Masked Fools have recited variations of the same line:
- Sampo: "To you, my dear audience, I dedicate my performance... I wonder, did I bring a little more joy into your lives? ...You don't have to answer that — but if the answer is no, then you'll break my heart."[18]
- Sparkle: "To you, my dear audience, I dedicate this performance... I wonder, did it bring a little more elation into your lives? If it didn't... don't sleep too soundly tonight."[19]
- In the main story of Honkai Impact 3rd Version 7.8, Sparkle has gifted Vita a mask and invited her to join the Masked Fools.
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Masked Fools |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 假面愚者 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 假面愚者 |
| Japanese | 仮面の愚者 |
| Korean | 가면의 우인 |
| Spanish | Bufones Enmascarados |
| French | Fous masqués |
| Russian | Недотёпы в масках |
| Thai | Masked Fools |
| Vietnamese | Kẻ Ngốc Đeo Mặt Nạ |
| German | Maskierte Narren |
| Indonesian | Masked Fool |
| Portuguese | Tolos Mascarados |
Change History[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Honkai Impact 3rd, Part 2, Chapter 5: The First and Last War
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Honkai: Star Rail (January 30, 2024). Astral Express Magazine — Penacony Info Bulletin "Masked Fools", HoYoLAB.
- ↑ Sparkle's Voice-Over: About Sampo
- ↑ The Ultimate Trailblazer's Guide to Penacony
- ↑ Readable: Letter From the Comet Hunter, Letter From the Comet Hunter (III)
- ↑ Interactable: Strange Plant
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, In the Sweltering Morning Sun: Cleanse in the Darkness Outside
- ↑ Adventure Mission: Bestial Ferocity
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Readable: Zhongshan's Letter
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, Farewell, Penacony: Stranger in a Strange Land
- ↑ Simulated Universe, Gold and Gears, Secrets: Supreme Inorganic: God's Three Revelations (III)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Occurrence: Tavern
- ↑ Event Aetherium Wars Adventure Mission, Interastral Tournament Festival: Battle of Wits! Herta Space Station!
- ↑ Event: All About Boothill...
- ↑ Adventure Mission: Goodness Is Rare
- ↑ Readable: Evening Tavern Stories: SoulGlad Special Issue
- ↑ Sparkle's Voice-Over: About Aventurine
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, In the Sweltering Morning Sun: Silent Galaxy
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail (June 20, 2024). Sweet Dreams Curtain Call - "The Great Tatalov Salutes You". YouTube. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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