Furina

The people of Fontaine deeply love Furina, their Focalors and "Regina of All Waters." She follows each trial held at the Opera Epiclese with passion and is always acutely aware of how the audience sees things. Furina is the absolute focus of the stage of judgment until the final applause sounds. Flamboyant and imprudent, Furina lives for the thrill of the courtroom, often speaking in a manner peppered with bravado and drama. She is impatient and has a childlike temper, and she will occasionally make judgments that she does not mean, which Neuvillette frequently has to control while conducting a trial to avoid complications. While she enjoys being in the spotlight when it is positive, she breaks down if things go wrong and tries to save face quickly. However, she cares about the people of Fontaine.

Furina was tasked with maintaining the guise of an Archon and cursed. Furina assumed the role of Hydro Archon for 500 years; this task wore her down mentally, causing severe self-esteem issues and paranoia. Despite her burdens, she greatly enjoys drama, operas, fancy confections and desserts, such as cake.

Physically, Furina is a fair-skinned woman who is petite. Her eyes are heterochromatic with droplet-shaped pupils: her right eye is light blue with a dark blue pupil, while her left eye has a purple outer ring and a light blue pupil. She also has beaded-like eyelashes and soft white hair with light blue streaks. Arkhe alignments cause changes in Furina's features. In Pneuma alignment, her hair is sectioned into a short wavy bob and longer twin strands underneath, both with "glowing" blue streaks, and her outfit is centered around pale blues and white. In Ousia alignment, her hair is shortened to the bob section, with a single lock pointing towards the right of her hat, and her outfit is centered around dark blues and black.

Undoubtedly, Furina has been much loved by the people of Fontaine from the moment she became the Hydro Archon.

Her charismatic parlance, lively wit, and elegant bearing show her godly charms. But perhaps the thing that she is most revered for is her unrivaled sense of drama.

As a protagonist of a famous play at the Opera Epiclese once said, Life is like the theater — you never can tell when the twist will come. Furina is as inscrutable as the most cunning stage characters, her course of action defying all predictions. In fact, it's precisely for this reason that the god of Justice and Judgment has such a bewitching influence. But when the curtain falls, a hollow feeling invariably starts to creep in.

There are those who wonder whether there are moments in the dead of night when even a god like Furina feels the loneliness. No, surely not. People could not possibly imagine, let alone believe, that such a scene might play out. And that is indeed the way it should be. That is, were it not for the fact that Furina's tears had already been silently washed away by the Fountain of Lucine.

She experienced the full spectrum of human emotions. She could choose to be vain or humble, conceited or vulnerable. Her imperfections, in fact, made her perfect.

As doubts arose intensely, she had to present a more confident and resolute front to defend herself. However, she still had her responsibilities to fulfill and could not allow her vulnerabilities to be seen through her changing emotions.

An impending disaster, long predicted, was approaching. In such times, she desperately wished she knew what a god should do. To observers, she appeared distracted and tired, but she dismissed it as just a lack of sleep. As the Regina, loved and respected, she couldn't let such critics affect her.

No, no matter how chaotic and pressing things became, she could not fail now, nor could she let years of hard work be wasted.

Beloved by all, she was the singular star of this grand opera.

Whether she felt lonely, helpless, in pain, or sorrow, even if it meant bearing all the world's misery, her determination to protect every single person in Fontaine had never wavered.

Travelers from other nations might not grasp why the god of Fontaine is considered a "superstar" without experiencing the Opera Epiclese.

Whether it's during performances or trials, she always occupies her reserved seat above the audience, laughing, scolding, or becoming hysterical, often making a bigger impression than what's happening on stage.

People purchase tickets seeking new sensory experiences, and in this regard, Furina is far more popular than the absolute justice that Neuvillette embodies.

Respect for a being above doesn't only involve looking upwards; the unique respect Fontainians have for Furina is perhaps better described as "affection and fondness."

She is not perfect and may not even be very powerful, but while onstage, she is the figure the people trust most because she never disappoints. In Fontainian literary circles, a popular saying describes Furina as a never-fading memory of spring, present in everyone's hearts. And who doesn't desire an eternal spring? Spring is fleeting, but she is always there – just follow the stage lights, and you will see her.

To alleviate her boredom, Furina has a secret hobby: playing with small animals. Fontaine's beautiful and expansive waters are home to countless adorable creatures, offering a welcome change for someone constantly interacting with people.

However, animals are unpredictable, and Furina's casual approach often irritates them. This results in comical mishaps, like being bombarded by Hat Jellyfish or chased by Hunter's Rays.

One could argue that the underwater world is more untamed than the surface, as animals show little respect for a god based on her status alone. Despite this, Furina eventually found her ideal animal companions: the sunbathing, beach-loving Blubberbeasts who enjoy lying flat.

She can squeeze their cheeks, rub their bellies, and flip them over repeatedly, receiving at most a head turn and a silent protest.

Hmm? You like it? Hehe, so do I!

Despite minor misunderstandings, they have become the best of friends. Although Furina often seems absent-minded and indifferent to rules, she has strict standards, especially before or after performances.

Everything must meet her satisfaction, from the props' make and color to the lighting's timing and the music's pace.

Therefore, sharing the stage with her is not an easy path to fame but requires immense effort, to the point where stories of her demanding nature have reached even the lowest street vendors.

Once, a famous troupe, after winning the chance to perform with her, pretended to agree to her demands but planned to revert to their usual methods during rehearsals.

The director believed that by flattering Furina and presenting finished work, she would be willing to compromise, saving them effort. However, when the director arrived at the Opera Epiclese with their props, he found Furina directing another troupe setting up the stage.

Why, hello. You didn't seem interested in my opinions, so I arranged to perform with a different troupe.

The director was stunned, as he had intended for Furina to notice the "flaws" only after everything was set up. He could already see that the stage sections built according to her instructions were significantly better. While ordinary audience members might not notice, the difference in the details was obvious to professionals.

Still, unwilling to back down, the director criticized Furina for not informing them of her alternative arrangements, thus not adhering to the contract's spirit. Furina, refusing to be blamed, feigned disbelief.

You don't really think I'm that much of a gullible fool, do you? Guards! Send them on their way.