Beidou

Beidou is the legendary captain of the Crux Fleet, an armed crew based in Liyue Harbor known for its daring voyages and formidable reputation. Though not officially part of the Liyue Qixing, Beidou commands immense respect across Liyue—not just for her naval prowess, but for her boldness, generosity, and rebellious streak. Her fame is widespread, with stories of her slaying the great sea monster Haishan in single combat becoming the stuff of folklore. The tale is no exaggeration—after years of failed encounters, Beidou and her crew battled the beast for four days before she finally decapitated it with a single, thunderous strike at dawn. In that moment, lightning struck the sea and her Electro Vision descended—marking her as a hero of divine caliber.

Raised on seafaring tales and harbor legends, Beidou grew up idolizing adventurers and dreamed of fighting sea monsters. She earned her place as the Crux’s captain through strength and sheer force of will, eventually transforming the Crux into a fierce and loyal fleet. Her exploits are recounted not just in portside gossip but in merchant houses and taverns across Teyvat. She’s won impossible bets, even against Ningguang, and turned her name into a symbol of fearless leadership.

Though brash in manner and fond of drink, Beidou is deeply principled. She often risks her own safety to save those in distress, such as when she rescued a stranded boat in a storm despite the danger to her own ship. She's as trusted by her crew as she is underestimated by bureaucrats, and her unorthodox methods have earned her both enemies and allies within the Qixing. Ningguang, in particular, values her reliability—despite their differing approaches—and considers Beidou a rare kind of ally: unpredictable, but honest and loyal to the bone.

Beidou’s legacy is built not only on her victories at sea, but also on the unwavering respect she shows to her crew and the courage she brings to every storm. Whether rescuing survivors, gambling away Mora with high officials, or singing sailor songs in defiance of danger, Beidou stands as Liyue’s Uncrowned Lord of the Ocean.

Appearance: Beidou is tall. She has long, waist-length dark brown hair and fair skin. Her right eye is a deep ruby-colored hue melting into gold. Her left eye is covered by a red eyepatch. The top of Beidou's hair is tied up with an intricate gold hairpin with a pale blue tassel hanging from one end. Her fringe parts around her right eye, slightly covering her left. She has a black leotard underneath a bright red sleeveless qipao dress, with side slits going up to her hips and the chest area cut out. Over that, she wears a fur-lined red shawl around her shoulders. Her Vision hangs at the left side of her waist. Additionally, she wears a pair of fingerless, elbow-length black gloves.

Personality: Beidou is a fearless and charismatic leader, widely known across Liyue as the Uncrowned Lord of the Ocean. Her immense strength and fearless nature—having slain the sea monster Haishan without a Vision—earned her admiration from even the likes of Xiao. As captain of the Crux Fleet, she commands unwavering loyalty from her crew, treating them with genuine respect and fostering a sense of camaraderie that makes her both a dependable leader and a beloved figure among them.

Her personality is easygoing, confident, and bold. Beidou is quick to laugh, unafraid to speak her mind, and has a sharp sense of judgment when it comes to people. Children look up to her as a hero, while those who know her more closely see a woman of principle and decisiveness. She despises injustice but believes in fairness—honoring a "first come, first serve" rule when it comes to treasure, even with criminal groups like the Treasure Hoarders. Despite disliking them, she often gives them a chance to turn over a new leaf rather than resorting to immediate violence.

To the bureaucratic side of Liyue, however, Beidou is seen as unruly and lawless. Her frequent violations of port laws, matched by her nonchalant attitude toward the heavy fines imposed by Ningguang, reflect her rebellious streak. Yet despite their differences in approach, Beidou and Ningguang maintain a respectful—if unspoken—friendship, often facing each other over games of chess and joining forces when Liyue’s safety is at stake.

Beidou uses an Electro Vision.

Weapon: She uses the Blackcliff Slasher claymore.

Elemental Skill: Tidecaller: Lifts her weapon up as a shield. Accumulating the power of lightning, Beidou swings her blade forward fiercely, dealing Electro DMG.

Elemental Burst: Stormbreaker: Recalling her slaying of the great beast Haishan, Beidou calls upon that monstrous strength and the lightning to create a Thunderbeast's Targe around herself, dealing Electro DMG to nearby opponents.

Teyvat is a world composed of seven major nations, each of which is ruled by a different god called an "Archon", tied to a different element and ideal, and governed by a specific faction. The mysterious floating island of Celestia hangs above Teyvat, allegedly home to gods, as well as mortals who have ascended to godhood through great, heroic feats. Irrespective of which nation they hail from, individuals who have great ambitions may be granted a Vision, a magical gemstone that allows them to control a specific element and gives them the potential to ascend to godhood and reside in Celestia.

Liyue Harbor: A bountiful harbor that lies in the east of Teyvat. Mountains stand tall and proud alongside the stone forest, that, together with the open plains and lively rivers, make up Liyue's bountiful landscape, which shows its unique beauty through each of the four seasons. The nation of Liyue is marked by its emphasis on "contracts," Morax's ideal. It is said that people from all seven nations of Teyvat flock to Liyue Harbor, the economic hub of the continent.

The Liyue Qixing is a committee made up of seven merchants and business leaders who govern Liyue, specializing within the commerce and trade sectors. The job of the Qixing is to implement the policies laid out by the Geo Archon Morax and manage the day to day governance of the region of Liyue.

The Millelith is a military force stationed around Liyue to serve as guards, reporting to the Liyue Qixing. Patrolling the Liyue's lands, the Millelith also conduct undercover infiltration against criminal groups to weaken and/or apprehend them. The Alcor is the flagship of The Crux and helmed by Captain Beidou.

Mondstadt - Nation of Freedom; Archon is Barbatos; Element is Anemo Liyue - Nation of Contracts; Archon is Morax; Element is Geo Inazuma - Nation of Eternity; Archon is Beelzebul; Element is Electro Sumeru- Nation of Wisdom; Archon is Buer; Element is Dendro Fontaine - Nation of Justice; Archon is Focalors; Element is Hydro Natlan - Nation of War; Element is Pyro Snezhnaya - Element is Cryo

Anemo (element of wind) Geo (element of earth and rock) Electro (element of electricity) Dendro (element of plants and nature) Hydro (element of water) Pyro (element of fire) Cryo (element of ice)

Combining elements creates a reaction.

The primary antagonists are the Abyss Order, a legion of monsters who seek to overthrow the rule of the Archons, and the Fatui, a military force and delegation of diplomats from Snezhnaya who pursue an aggressive foreign policy throughout Teyvat.

Hilichurls are a goblin-like family of monsters. As a hilichurl grows and survives, they eventually turn into Mitachurls, who are larger and bulkier. Mitachurls that continue to grow and survive eventually accumulate an excess of the elemental energy in their area, turning them into Lawachurls. It is not known how long it takes for this growth to occur. Many Hilichurls are also affiliated with the Abyss Order, as the Abyss Mages are able to speak fluent Hilichurlian.

The Treasure Hoarders are a gang of bandits who search for treasures to obtain and are located all around Teyvat.

The Adventurers' Guild is an organization that serves as an adventurer-for-hire service for the people and other organizations in the seven nations of Teyvat. The Guild collates all the complex word-of-mouth information it receives and redistributes it in the form of quests and adventures assigned to adventurers. "Ad astra abyssosque!" is the guild's motto. Katheryne is the receptionist for the Adventurers' Guild. Multiple, identical Katherynes exist, all serving as the Guild's receptionists.