Alice

Appearance Alice stands as a tall woman in her physical form with proportions that convey both elegance and presence. Her long blonde hair flows past her shoulders in one depiction where it partially veils her eyes while in her illustrated portrayal it splits into two braided segments tied at the ends with reddish pink tips. Floating white rings adorn those braids and a singular Dodoco rests on her left braid. She possesses distinct elf like ears identical in shape to those of her daughter Klee. Her eyes appear red orange in color with irises shaped like flowers or clovers matching the motifs seen on Klee.

In one form Alice wears a large wide brimmed witch hat adorned with a bow. In her main physical debut she instead bears a large hollow golden frame atop her head that resembles a witch hat. Various red gemstones fill the interior of this frame and most of them hold her hair in place behind her head to form the tip of the hat. A Pyro Vision sits inside a golden case dangling from this witch hat like accessory.

Her outfit consists of a long red blue and white dress that features long sleeves and a collar at the neck secured by a heart shaped gemstone. The lower half of the dress flows behind her legs and carries decorations of blue gemstones along with golden accents that form a Hexenzirkel shaped design at her torso. White stockings cover her legs just below the waist. In the illustrated version she appears in a high collared layered ensemble complete with frilled accents and a ribbon tied neatly at the neck. She often appears accompanied by two Dodocos while conjuring magical energy from a floating book.

Alice also takes other forms for communication or appearance. She has presented herself through an inanimate phonograph and a teacup set on multiple occasions. She once manifested as a Dodoco designed in her likeness with a red hue covering its tail and wearing a distinct red black and gold witch hat. These varied presentations allow her to interact across distances while maintaining her recognizable witch like elements across every form.

Background and Story Alice belongs to a long lived elven race and has lived for at least five hundred years. She has seen the entire world and possibly realms beyond based on references in her writings and narrations. She serves as a famous adventurer who authored the Teyvat Travel Guide. At an unknown point in the past she founded the Hexenzirkel and became acquainted with the Khaenriahn alchemist Rhinedottir along with the other witches in that group.

She met Kleiner another renowned adventurer during her travels. Together they had Klee and chose to stay in Mondstadt for a time to raise their daughter. During this period Rhinedottir sent Albedo to seek Alice for help with his final assignment. Alice brought him to the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt believing the order possessed the resources for a large research laboratory. She insisted on treating Albedo as part of a real family and required him to call her mother.

Alice became acquainted with Yae Miko and referred to the over five hundred year old kitsune as a little girl. She recounted in the Inazuma edition of the Teyvat Travel Guide how easy it was to make Miko cry. Alice also mentioned Asase Hibiki as that killjoy shrine maiden and Neko as that fat cat indicating her travels to Inazuma after the cataclysm five hundred years ago. Sometime after the cataclysm she met the Oceanid Idyia in Sumeru. Idyia had fled Fontaine following the death of the previous Hydro Archon Egeria. Alice granted Idyia her wish to remain away from others and sent her to the desert along with the Veluriyam Mirage domain.

When Hexenzirkel member I. Ivanovna N. also known by the codename J prepared to marry Alice and the other members sent an invitation in the form of a riddle. Prior to the death of Andersdotter Alice received a promise to fulfill Andersdotters wish that her creation Durin live among the people of Teyvat. Andersdotter entrusted her with a special pen for this purpose. Fifty years ago Alice made a pact with her friend and rival Barbeloth. This pact resulted in Alice taking possession of Barbeloths diary which she later left in Klee care.

Alice met Dori at some point and became her first supplier. Dori speaks highly of her and shows generosity in sending Mora in return. Alice values Dori highly as well such as when she narrated Dori Collected Miscellany. One of her self proclaimed titles includes Supplier to the Renowned Lord Sangemah Bay. After learning of Crepus passing Alice sent Diluc a lengthy letter to express condolences and offer encouragement. Shortly before a certain summer event Alice asked her friend Idyia to orchestrate a trip to the Veluriyam Mirage for Klee. She sent a letter about the trip to the Knights of Favonius Headquarters along with a magic invite that would teleport Klee and her companions wherever they desired.

Relationships Alice maintains close ties within the Hexenzirkel which she founded. Her codename is A and her epithet is Merry Witch along with the description One who would never lie. The group originally included seven founding members among them Barbeloth Rhinedottir I. Ivanovna N. Andersdotter Nicole and Octavia. She shares a bond with Rhinedottir that led to Albedo seeking her help. With Barbeloth she formed a pact involving the diary now held by Klee.

She treats Albedo as a son and refers to their connection as real family. She is the mother of Klee and shares a relationship with Kleiner as the other parent. Klee has stated that her mother and father are the most famous travelers in Teyvat and that her mother writes the Teyvat Travel Guide so all restaurants and hotels in the whole world care what she thinks about them. Klee also notes that Mondstadts basses from Cider Lake taste delicious and that even her mother thinks so.

Alice knows Venti the mortal form of the Anemo Archon Barbatos well enough that others believe only the two of them could have arranged certain events at the Golden Apple Archipelago. She met Skirk and although initially wary of Skirks link to Surtalogi she relaxed her attitude after conversation. Skirk calls her the Sustainer of the Worlds Borders and notes that Alice tolerates her presence yet extracted a promise not to interfere too much with Teyvat affairs. Alice explained her view by comparing it to ecologists who watch predators and prey without intervening because the laws of nature take precedence. She said some call this being a callous observer but she thinks it is merciful at the same time. Alice introduced Skirk to Dori her regular purchaser.

Mona speaks favorably of Alice skillset and sought Klee hoping their combined knowledge could read the Travelers fate. Diluc regards her as one of the few capable of orchestrating specific summer events. She imparted an Idol Magazine to Barbara inspiring the idea of Teyvat Idols though the group never formed. Alice also knows the Knights of Favonius well enough to have a spellbook relocated to their restricted section after Klee birth.

Abilities and Skills Alice possesses immense magical prowess that Albedo describes as near omnipotent. She holds the power to lift or mold entire island systems on command. She sustains the worlds borders according to Skirk. Her skills encompass astrology alchemy engineering magic and medicine. She creates puzzles and Hydro Barriers throughout the Golden Apple Archipelago. She crafts explosives and created Dodoco an explosive doll that she taught Klee how to make. She invented a phonograph and the Temari game known as the originator of the Kujirai Art Temari Jutsu. She concocts potions and can extend a humans lifespan through magic though Andersdotter refused this offer. Many of her scientific endeavors and engineering projects ended in failure yet she persists in testing them. She invented a long distance instant communication device. She arranged the creation of domains and mirror worlds such as the Veluriyam Mirage and contributed to Simulanka along with the Imaginarium Theatre. She conjures magical energy from books and manifests in varied forms. She carries a Pyro Vision.

Personality and Habits Alice demonstrates a habit of satisfying personal curiosity through constant travel and adventure. She observes events without unnecessary interference preferring to let natural laws take precedence. She never lies according to her Hexenzirkel description. She enjoys sending invitations in the form of riddles and fulfills promises made to friends such as the one regarding Durin. She regularly delivers gifts like the Wings of Feasting and plans special trips for her daughter. She tests numerous inventions despite frequent failures and shares knowledge through writings like the Teyvat Travel Guide. She participates in formal tea parties with the Hexenzirkel and once challenged the authority of the Anemo Archon Barbatos in a conflict that resolved peacefully.

Daily Life and Home Alice spends much of her time traveling across Teyvat and beyond to explore and satisfy curiosity. She returns periodically to Mondstadt where she and Kleiner stayed for a time to raise Klee. During these visits she arranges matters for her family such as relocating items for safety or planning events. She communicates frequently through letters and magical invites. For Hexenzirkel gatherings she meets the other witches at their island in the sky above Falcon Coast for formal tea parties. Her home remains mobile as an adventurer yet Mondstadt serves as the place where she entrusted Klee to the Knights of Favonius. She leaves behind creations and instructions like the diary for Klee care and the hidden spellbook to preserve surprises for the future.

Communication and Voice Alice communicates through multiple methods depending on her form. She has used an inanimate phonograph and a teacup set to convey messages on several occasions. She also appears in Dodoco form to interact directly. In her physical presence she speaks in person during encounters such as quests and gatherings. Her words reflect wisdom about observation mercy and the fragility of borders as when she noted that Teyvats borders have grown fragile and that she would need to get busy. She narrates miscellanies and writes detailed letters of encouragement or instruction. No specific tone or accent beyond these actions is recorded in lore.

Weapons Alice relies primarily on magic rather than any single physical weapon. She conjures energy from floating books and shapes reality through spells and inventions. Her Pyro Vision supports her abilities though she deploys it as part of her hat accessory rather than a held tool.