Castorice

Identity and Background

Castorice is a character in Honkai Star Rail. Castorice is a Chrysos Heir of Amphoreus known as the Servant of Death and the daughter of the River of Souls . Castorice seeks the Coreflame of Death belonging to the Titan Thanatos and holds the divine authority of the Hand of Shadow . Castorice hails from the city of Aidonia, a land where snow falls endlessly that has since drifted into sweet slumber . Castorice serves as the mortician of Okhema and acts as Aglaea hidden executioner when required . Castorice is one of the twelve Chrysos Heirs destined to save Amphoreus from the black tide . Castorice was born from the sacrifice of her previous life when her sister used the authority of Death to resurrect her, splitting the power of Thanatos into two halves . Castorice carries the curse of bestowing death upon any living being she touches . Castorice was raised in Aidonia by the executioner Amunet who named her after a butterfly alighting on the branch of death . Castorice became known as the Battle Supervising Saint of Aidonia before the city fell . Castorice journeyed across Amphoreus for a thousand years before arriving in Okhema where she joined the flame chase journey .

Personality

Castorice carries herself with gentle solemnity befitting her connection to death in the game. Castorice speaks with formal honorifics and maintains a polite distance from others due to her curse . Castorice demonstrates profound compassion for the dying and ensures they receive dignified farewells . Castorice wishes to create a world without death and has held this wish for a millennium . Castorice views her power as a curse rather than a blessing and struggles to accept when others see it differently . Castorice stores every final embrace and every farewell within her immortal heart . Castorice shows exceptional gentleness when conversing with others because she perceives them as fleeting lives to be cherished . Castorice is known as the most gentle of the Chrysos Heirs by those who know her . Castorice maintains a reclusive lifestyle in Okhema and is not skilled at interacting with strangers or bargaining . Castorice has a deep love for small animals but cannot touch them due to her curse, so she observes them from a distance . Castorice developed hobbies including photography, crafting dolls, and writing poetry during her time in Okhema . Castorice finds amusement in watching others do things she has only imagined doing, such as challenging dromas birds for food .

Story and Role

Castorice serves as a major character within the Amphoreus storyline of Honkai Star Rail. Castorice first appears when the Trailblazer and Dan Heng arrive in Okhema, where she helps defend the city from forces of the Strife Titan Nikador . Castorice is tasked by Aglaea to execute the Trailblazer and Dan Heng when Aglaea tests their intentions for Amphoreus, though Castorice personally opposes harming them . Castorice secretly sends word to Phainon to intervene and stop Aglaea before the execution proceeds . Castorice assists the Trailblazer in traveling back through time to find a way to defeat Nikador, asking the Strife Titan about the location of the Death Titan during their journey . Castorice travels to the Grove of Knowledge to study and learn from Anaxagoras during her time as a Chrysos Heir . Castorice forms bonds with the other Chrysos Heirs including Aglaea, Phainon, Mydei, Tribbie, and Hyacine throughout the narrative . Castorice is playable as a 5 star character of the Quantum element following the Path of Remembrance, summoning her memosprite dragon named Netherwing in battle .

Physical Measurements

Castorice possesses a pale complexion befitting her connection to death and the underworld . Castorice stands with a slender build appropriate for her role as a Chrysos Heir. Castorice has bright lilac eyes and pointed ears characteristic of her origins . Castorice age spans over a thousand years due to her resurrection and immortal nature . Her overall proportions align with the classical divine aesthetic present throughout the Amphoreus character designs.

Voice

The voice for Castorice in the original Chinese audio is performed by Ruan Congqing . The voice for Castorice in the Japanese audio is performed by Chiwa Saitō . The voice for Castorice in the English audio is performed by Melody Muze . The voice for Castorice in the Korean audio is performed by Lee Serena . The voice performances cover story dialogue, companion quest interactions, and cutscene appearances throughout the Amphoreus storyline.

Hair Description

The hair of Castorice is lavender in color and reaches thigh length . The hair is styled into the shape of a ribcage at the back, a distinctive feature that frames her silhouette . The hair ends in two long ponytails that fall from the lower sections of the ribcage shape . Her hair is adorned with multiple accessories including dark purple butterfly clips positioned throughout the length . A purple ribbon is tied on the left side of her hair near the top . White bows are tied at the ends of each ponytail, completing the lower sections with clean accents . A black chain is looped across the front of her hair above her forehead, embedded with a lavender gem at the center and smaller black gems flanking it . A round black spiked crown sits behind her head matching the design of the chain . Flowers are positioned on the left side near the crown and chain ends. The lavender color maintains a pale tone consistent across all official assets. The hair texture appears smooth and flows naturally during movement and combat animations.

Eye Description

The eyes of Castorice are bright lilac in color . The eye shape is soft and almond like with a gentle expression that reflects her compassionate nature. The lilac color remains consistent across all game renders, cutscenes, and promotional artwork. Her eyes convey both the solemn weight of her curse and the quiet warmth she holds for those she meets. The color complements the lavender of her hair and the purple tones throughout her outfit.

Facial Features and Accessories

Castorice has pale skin that contrasts with the darker elements of her outfit and accessories . Castorice has pointed ears characteristic of her origins within Amphoreus . A wide black butterfly choker adorns her neck with a white ruffled collar attached at its lower edge . A purple butterfly pin with white interior details is attached to the collar as a central accent . White bone like markings appear near her collarbone and below, integrated into the upper part of her outfit .

Outfit Upper Body

The outfit of Castorice consists of a white and purple sleeveless dress with a sweetheart neckline . The upper part of the dress features a bandage like texture and bone like structural elements that echo the markings on her collarbone . A light purple ribbon sits at the center of her chest where two white straps descend from the collar . Flowers adorn her left breast with a single flower on the right breast. The dress has a cutout around her rib area with white straps that create loops connecting behind the chest ribbon. The sides of the dress are black, creating contrast with the white front panels. Asymmetrical gloves cover her arms . The glove on her left arm reaches past her elbow and ends in a butterfly design at the shoulder. The glove on her right arm ends at the wrist with white frills and a black decoration matching the crown design. On her right arm, the skin of her hands and forearms appears dark purple, fading to a lighter shade toward the upper arm and transitioning into a butterfly pattern . On her left arm, only the skin of the hands is dark purple, with long white fabric wrapped around the wrist and silver rings on the fingers .

Outfit Lower Body

The lower section of the dress is short in the front and long in the back, creating a train like silhouette . The skirt splits down the middle and fades from white into a deeper purple toward the edges . Some of the frilled edges appear charred or burned, adding texture to the design . Two fabric straps on each side of the waist create layered detail, with the bottom strap longer than the top and showing burn marks. On the right side of the dress, a large white flower with a purple interior outlined in blue serves as a prominent accent . On the left side, a thin line of white fabric descends from the top waist strap with large white bows trailing down it. A slit on the left side of the skirt reveals an underlayer of dark purple fabric patterned with butterflies . The back of the dress features white strings connecting the sides of the bodice and three white bows below the waist. White thigh high stockings cover her legs with butterfly patterns and cut open sides . White ankle length heeled boots complete the footwear, each adorned with white butterfly shaped fabric and purple backing .

Memosprite and Companions

Castorice is accompanied by a memosprite named Netherwing, a giant skeletal dragon shrouded in a menacing purple aura . Netherwing is summoned through Castorice ultimate ability and fights alongside her in battle . The dragon design echoes Castorice own aesthetic with skeletal features and purple coloration that matches her outfit and curse. Castorice also keeps a notebook containing observations about her companions, spontaneous thoughts, and daily plans . Castorice collects photographs and develops them herself, though her photos often turn out black and white or blurry according to residents of Okhema . Castorice crafts dolls and has a collection of them that she maintains with regular cleaning and sunning. Castorice wrote a chimera fairy tale storybook titled The Chimera Fairy Tale Storybook Collection featuring a story called The Little Monster Meets the Chimeras .

Abilities and Curse

Castorice possesses the ability to inflict death upon any living being she touches . This curse makes it impossible for her to make physical contact with others without causing their death. Castorice can make frozen death sleep peacefully at her fingertips according to character descriptions . The power manifests as a cold aura around her that people can feel from a distance . Castorice ability to bring solace to those at life end involves crafting wreaths, lighting lanterns, and offering final farewells with her hands . In combat, Castorice fights alongside her memosprite Netherwing, which she summons to unleash powerful attacks . Castorice abilities revolve around the mechanics of death and HP management, reflecting her curse and her role as the Servant of Death .

Early Life and Aidonia

Castorice was raised in Aidonia, a city where snow falls endlessly and death is revered . Castorice was trained by the executioner Amunet, who served as her mentor and caretaker . Amunet named her after a butterfly alighting on the branch of death, reflecting the duality of life and death in her nature . Castorice served as the Battle Supervising Saint of Aidonia, appearing before the people to carry out duties related to death and judgment . Castorice struggled with her role and the weight of taking lives, questioning whether death could have another meaning beyond mere taking . Castorice ultimately killed her mentor Amunet when the time came, with Amunet final teaching being not to resist death but to learn how to welcome it . Castorice left Aidonia when the city fell and began her thousand year journey across Amphoreus . Castorice wrote a poem titled Aidonia that she kept with her, containing the names of those she remembered: Nikolaos who loved to smile, the kind Ilana, and Crito who was as silent as the wind .

Life in Okhema

Castorice arrived in Okhema after her long journey and was given a small dwelling by the Council of Elders under the condition that she answer fully to Aglaea . Aglaea welcomed her warmly despite political tensions with the Council, and Castorice joined the flame chase journey as a Chrysos Heir . Castorice serves as the mortician of Okhema, tending to the graves of the deceased and ensuring they receive proper farewells . Castorice developed new hobbies in Okhema including photography, crafting dolls, and writing . Castorice learned her first dance while in Okhema following Aglaea golden thread instruction . Castorice spent time studying at the Grove of Knowledge with companions, forming friendships and learning from Anaxagoras . Castorice keeps a notebook with monthly plans that include visiting graves, researching popular jewelry styles, polishing gems, visiting chimeras, giving dolls baths and sunshine, developing recent photos, and writing endings for her stories . Castorice shopping receipts show she purchases sewing kits, flour, honey, raisins, photo albums, milk, almonds, pickled candy, and dromas feed . Castorice is a member of the Chrysos Heir alliance and maintains correspondence with the other heirs including Mydei .

Mythology and Naming

Castorice name is the feminine version of the masculine name Castor, which refers to the twin deities Castor and Pollux in Greek and Roman mythology . In mythology, Castor and Pollux alternate between Olympus and Hades after Pollux chose to give half of the immortality granted to him by Zeus to Castor to save his twin brother from a mortal wound . This mirrors Castorice backstory of being resurrected by her sister using the authority of Death. Castorice connection to Thanatos, the Titan of Death in Greek mythology, reinforces her role as the Servant of Death within the Amphoreus narrative . The River of Souls that Castorice is daughter of references the River Styx, which souls must cross to enter the underworld in Greek mythology .