Serval's Lore

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Introduction

A Belobog mechanic who used to be a researcher for the Technology Division of the Architects.
As Gepard Landau's elder sister, her personality stands in stark contrast to her brother's.
She loves an ancient form of music known as "rock 'n' roll" that was popular before the Eternal Freeze.

Appearance

Serval is a tall, blue-eyed woman with blond hair that has dark blue streaks and light blue tips at the ends. She has a single hoop earing, a black choker, black nail polish, and a purple lightning bolt tattoo on her waist.

She wears what appears to be a black tube top stitched together with half of a white lab coat. The lab coat trails down to her ankle, and has a burn hole near the bottom. She wears detached sleeves that match the color of each side of her top, with two belts wrapped around her black sleeve and a blue feather pin on her white sleeve. She has mismatched fingerless gloves, with a black leather glove on her right hand and a pink cloth glove on her left.

She also wears a royal blue miniskirt with a cutout over a pair of navy blue shorts, fastened with a black leather belt. She wears a set of pantyhose, with a black thigh-high stocking on her right leg, and black ankle boots with gold lining.

Character Stories

Character Details

The free and rebellious eldest daughter of the Landau family. Once a close friend of Cocolia's, she is now a mechanic purely because she likes this job.
In the Everwinter-stricken Belobog, she opened a workshop called "Neverstop" that puts business on hold from time to time for outdoor rock 'n' roll performances.
And should anyone ask her about the workshop's profits... "This is just a hobby, dear. I'm not short on money."

Character Story: Part I

• Unlocked at Character Level 20

This is the most talented mechanic in all of Belobog and rock star. Did we mention she's also the sister of Captain Gepard Landau of the Silvermane Guards?

"Stop. Stop that. Keep the first part, and leave out the second part."
"I'd like you not to gloss over my identity like that... I, Serval Landau, am no one's accessory."

"...Oh, there's nothing else afterward? Okay. Let me chip in then: If something's broken, drop into the Neverwinter Workshop in the Administrative District to see me, any time."
"What's that, you wanna hear some rock'n'roll [sic]? Well, that's even better — drop into our Neverwinter Workshop in the Administrative District to rock this city — with Mechanical Fever!"

Character Story: Part II

• Unlocked at Character Level 40

Serval Landau owns a piece of land in the heart of Belobog's Administrative District — the Neverwinter Workshop — where she in theory makes a living from her mechanical repairs.

But to be more precise, almost all of this genius mechanic's time is spent repairing and making improvements to various musical instruments...

"Tsk, don't pay any attention to that magazine! I'm a reputable business owner..."
"From geomarrow radiators to car engines — or even a Silvermane automaton — it's no trouble at all. As well as maintenance and renovations of ordinary appliances, I also provide a modding service."
"Like fitting an external drill bit to a snowplow, or a ballistic trajectory calculator to a toaster... That kinda stuff."

"Ah? You want to know how's business going? Hey, don't ask so many questions — you know I like to fool around with music in my spare time."
"Anyway, I never planned on making a fortune... Life's too short. Why not plunge yourself into your hobbies?"

Character Story: Part III

• Unlocked at Character Level 60

Serval was able to rekindle her passion for music after cutting off all connections with her family.

This led to her prestigious workshop becoming a base for her to rock out — despite suffering constant complaints, this cutting-edge art style from before the Eternal Freeze is still sought out by hordes of hipster kids...

"Oh, I give up! Can you trashy tabloids and your so-called "music critics" focus on what's important, please? 'Suffering constant complaints'... 'hipster kids'... My fans and I would dispute that!"
"But I suppose it's true that Mechanical Fever is popular with youths — at that age, kids are either full of enthusiasm or are underappreciated..."
"No matter what your mood is, you always have to vent sometimes. And rocking out with me just so happens to be the best way of doing that!"

"...Just like what I did back in the day."
"Ahh, it's fine! Don't worry. I was just suddenly reminiscing about the past..."

Character Story: Part IV

• Unlocked at Character Level 80

In days gone by, everyone knew that Serval Landau was the smartest out of all the Silvermane Guards — 80% of the rumors about the talented elder daughter of the Landaus are based around this fact.

However those rumors were almost instantly replaced by a new piece of gossip a few years ago. Why was she, who had always been close with the Supreme Guardian, being fired from the armed forces with no prior warning? Does Serval hold a grudge about it? Everyone has their own theory.

"The answer to the first question is simple: 'No comment.' This is the Silvermane Guards's top secret. I hope you understand."
"And as for the second question..."

"I... I don't give two hoots. Think about it. Is there anything better than living out a justifiably leisurely life? I prefer to say that woman helped me out — I really owe her a debt!"
"In this world, it's better to enjoy the present moment... No, who am I kidding."

"If our ends are already doomed, there will be no such thing as true joy."

Light Cones

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RarityPath
3 Light Cones match the category selection:

Icon & Name	Rarity	Path
Good Night and Sleep Well		Nihility
Landau's Choice		Preservation
Make the World Clamor		Erudition

Missions and Events

Trailblaze Missions

• In the Sweltering Morning Sun
  • Cleanse in the Darkness Outside
  • Unattainable Idol
  • Young Guard
  • Soldiers Stay Silent
  • The Return
  • Silent Galaxy
• In the Withering Wintry Night
  • Everwinter Night

Trailblaze Continuances

• Jolted Awake From a Winter Dream
  • Future Market (Prologue)
  • Future Market (II)

Companion Missions

• Slices of Life Before the Furnace
  • Time Express
  • Only A Child
  • Eternal Freeze Aftermath
  • Farther Than The Snow Plains

Adventure Missions

• Out of Control
• Ancestor's Drill Bit
• Bestial Ferocity
• Looking For A Disk

Daily Missions

• All About Tamila

Events

• Everwinter City Museum Ledger of Curiosities
  • Everwinter City Museum Ledger of Curiosities
    • Hiring Guides: Serval
• Aetherium Wars
  • Interastral Tournament Festival
    • Embark! Corridor of Fading Echoes!
    • Final Showdown! Intergalactic Celebration!
• Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription
  • Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription
    • Sound Hunt: Culmination
    • Hip Hop Underground

Character Mentions

Character Voice-Overs

Character	Voice-Overs
Bronya	About Serval ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I remember I'd be there when mother and the rest of them would convene, and Serval would always patiently answer any questions I had... *sigh* I'm starting to feel like that was a long, long time ago.
Gepard	Annoyances ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ My sister's songs are very popular among the Guards — there's always someone singing one when we're off duty. Recently I've found myself humming them without realizing, even when I'm on duty... *sigh* About Serval ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Many people seem to like talking about how my sister changed since she left the Guards, but in reality... she's exactly the same person. About Pela ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I heard my sister started asking Pela to look after my flowers when I'm away... I hope it's not too much trouble for her. About Lynx ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ My little sister has a... peculiar streak. No, no, I don't mean a bad temper... *sigh* Let's just say she reminds me more of Serval than me. Added to Team With Serval ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Stay alert, sis. This is a different kind of arena.
Lynx	About Self ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ For the Landau family, matters are simple: If you want to do something, go for it. I wanted to see the Snow Plains, so I joined the research team... It was as simple as that. About Serval ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I actually admire her for her many talents... Don't tell her I said that. Added to Team With Serval ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Never thought I'd get to fight side by side with you, sis...
Pela	About Serval ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ *sigh* Serval's rule is: no rules. Added to Team With Serval ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Remember, Serval — don't rush the beat.
Sampo	About Serval ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ We used to be good pals, but now... Let's just say her brother put in a bad word for me.

Light Cones

• Good Night and Sleep Well
• Landau's Choice
• Make the World Clamor

Items

• Corridor of Fading Echoes Mastery Mark

HoYoLAB Articles

• Travel Encounters｜Jarilo-VI Travel Guide (Part 1)

Trivia

• Serval is the guitarist, lead vocalist, and presumed leader of the band Mechanical Fever.
• Serval has a PhD in Geomarrow Energy Engineering.
• Serval is known by the following aliases:
  • Rolling Boulder (username in Mr. Cold Feet's Pop-Up Shop)

HoYoverse Shared VAs

• Serval shares the same Chinese voice actor, Mu Xueting (穆雪婷), with:
  • Bennett in Genshin Impact
  • Koleda Belobog in Zenless Zone Zero
• Serval shares the same Korean voice actor, Min-a (민아), with Yelan in Genshin Impact.

Etymology

• Serval is named after the African wild cat. She and her siblings, Gepard and Lynx, are all named after wild cat species.
• Serval's surname, Landau, is a reference to Soviet theoretical physicist Lev Landau (Лев Ланда́у Lev Landáu). His first name, Lev, also means "lion."