The cobblestone streets of Mondstadt echoed with laughter and hushed whispers in May 2025 as Travelers from across Teyvat gathered for Windtrace's triumphant return. For veteran players, the event sparked nostalgic memories of past chases through Ritou's cherry blossoms or Dawn Winery's vineyards, while newcomers felt their pulses quicken at Gygax's invitation. The air crackled with playful tension, a unique blend of camaraderie and competition that only this asymmetric hide-and-seek could conjure. One could almost taste the excitement mingling with the dandelion wine – a festival where disguises became art and every shadow held potential glory.

From May 14 to May 27, 2025, Adventure Rank 20+ players transformed into either cunning Rebels or relentless Hunters, their usual elemental abilities replaced by specialized Windward Arts. Rebels recalled the heart-pounding thrill of pressing the Disguise skill, morphing into barrels or lampposts just as a Hunter rounded the corner. The shaky breath you held while camouflaged, the sheer relief when a Hunter's Sensor Aura swept past – these visceral moments turned each match into pure adrenaline theater. Conversely, Hunters described the predatory satisfaction of unleashing Insight, watching Rebel disguises shatter like glass as scarlet pillars pierced their hiding spots.

The battlefield spanned eight meticulously crafted zones, each echoing Teyvat’s iconic locales:

Map Name	Inspired Region
Ritou Runaround	Inazuma's Ritou Island
Canyon Confrontation	Mondstadt's Dadaupa Gorge
Winery Confrontation	Dawn Winery Vineyards
Rumble in the Ruins	Liyue's Ancient Structures

Strategies evolved like living creatures. Rebels whispered about Concealing Beacon placements near signaling devices, creating invisible safe havens that forced Hunters into frustrating guessing games. Yet Hunters countered with Unseen Pursuit – vanishing from minimaps while speed-boosting toward trembling prey. One player recounted a match in Windward Arts where they’d narrowly escaped capture by activating Transparency mid-glide, their character dissolving like mist seconds before Imprisoning Curse sealed their fate.

Beyond the chase lay strategic depth through Windtrace Challenges, rewarding clever plays with bonus Windtrace Coins. Completing objectives like "Obtain 150 repair value" or "Capture a Rebel in one match" felt like unlocking secret achievements in real-time:

• 💎 Obtained Favor: 4 Mystic Ore + 2 Hero’s Wit

• 🛠️ Repaired Signaling Device: 4 Mystic Ore + 2 Hero’s Wit

And oh, the rewards! Accumulating coins felt like harvesting starlight – every milestone glittered with promise. At 500 coins, 60 Primogems shimmered alongside Decarabian fragments; 3,000 coins brought Guides to Resistance for talent upgrades. The true joy surfaced in those final stretches, grinding matches not just for loot, but for the sheer theater of outwitting friends. That triumphant moment when a Rebel survived the clock by clinging to a ceiling beam in Canyon Confrontation became legend in guild chats.

Coins Collected	Prize Highlights
1,500	60 Primogems + Dandelion Chains
4,500	40 Primogems + Boreal Wolf Teeth
6,000	2 Hero’s Wit + 2 Ballad Guides

As dusk fell on May 27th, players lingered near the Knights of Favonius headquarters, exchanging stories of impossible escapes and last-second captures. The Primogems and Mora were cherished, yes, but the real treasure was the childlike wonder rediscovered in Mondstadt’s moonlit alleyways – a reminder that even in a world of godly battles, sometimes hiding behind a crate while your heart hammers against your ribs is the purest magic of all. 🌙✨