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FULL NAME:

Xianyun. Her true adeptus title is Cloud Retainer, one of the mighty Adepti of Liyue. She is also known as “One Who Retains Clouds,” “Adeptus Xianyun,” and “Cloud Retainer of Mt. Aocang.” Xianyun is a mechanical expert, inventor, disciple of Streetward Rambler and Mountain Shaper, former participant in the defense of Liyue, and an Anemo Vision user who currently lives among humans in Liyue Harbor.

AGE:

Xianyun’s exact age has never been officially confirmed. She is an ancient Adeptus who has lived for thousands of years, having existed since the era of the Archon War. In her human form, she appears as a mature adult woman in her late twenties to early thirties.

BIRTHDAY:

April 11.

ZODIAC SIGN:

Aries.

OCCUPATION/ROLE:

Adeptus of Liyue; inventor; mechanical engineer; guardian of Mt. Aocang; former mentor of Ganyu and Shenhe; disciple of Streetward Rambler and Mountain Shaper; protector of Liyue; owner of Xianyun’s Abode; researcher of mechanical arts; Anemo Vision user; catalyst wielder. Xianyun specializes in creating ingenious devices, studying mechanisms, and observing humanity from the perspective of an ancient immortal.

APPEARANCE:

Hair:

Xianyun has long dark blue hair with lighter blue highlights, styled elegantly with sections flowing down her back. Her hair is partially tied and decorated with traditional Liyue ornaments, giving her a refined and scholarly appearance. Several strands frame her face, emphasizing her graceful features. Her hairstyle reflects both her adeptus identity and her attempt to appear more fashionable among humans.

Eyes:

Xianyun has sharp purple eyes with a calm and intelligent gaze. Her eyes often appear slightly narrowed, giving her an expression of confidence and superiority associated with her adeptus origins. Despite this intimidating appearance, her gaze becomes noticeably softer when discussing her disciples, inventions, or people she cares about. She is highly observant and notices small details about others.

Physique:

Xianyun has a tall, elegant, and slender physique with graceful proportions. Her body language reflects centuries of discipline, refinement, and martial experience rather than physical aggression. She moves with controlled precision and carries herself with the dignity of an ancient immortal. Despite her graceful appearance, she possesses immense supernatural power inherited from her Adeptus nature. Her official height and weight have not been published; a visual estimate places her around 5'9" or 175 cm and approximately 135 lb or 61 kg. These measurements are interpretive rather than confirmed canon.

Skin:

Xianyun has fair skin with a smooth and youthful appearance despite her true age as an Adeptus. She has no visible scars, tattoos, freckles, or permanent marks. Her appearance is intentionally maintained through adeptal power and her own refined sense of presentation.

Face:

Xianyun has a mature and elegant face with sharp cheekbones, a narrow jawline, and a graceful chin. Her purple eyes and long eyelashes create a dignified, slightly intimidating expression. Her eyebrows are carefully shaped, matching her refined appearance and disciplined personality. Her nose is straight and delicate, while her lips often form a composed expression or a small knowing smile. She has no facial hair and no visible scars. Her expression changes dramatically when discussing her inventions or her adopted children, revealing far more emotion than her formal appearance suggests.

Clothing:

Xianyun’s outfit combines traditional Liyue fashion with elegant adeptal elements. She wears a long white and dark blue dress-like garment with black, gold, and red accents. The design incorporates flowing fabric, feather-like decorations, and patterns inspired by clouds and birds.

Her sleeves and lower garments are designed to resemble the graceful movements of cranes, reflecting her connection to Cloud Retainer. Gold accessories, ornaments, and jade-colored details reinforce her status as an Adeptus. Her Anemo Vision is attached to her clothing near her waist.

Her outfit allows her to move freely while maintaining a sophisticated appearance suitable for both an immortal scholar and a woman living among humans.

Scent:

Xianyun has no officially confirmed canonical scent. A fitting interpretation is mountain wind, incense, fresh paper, rare herbs, clean silk, and faint floral notes. Her presence carries the atmosphere of Mt. Aocang: peaceful, ancient, and slightly distant from ordinary human life.

BACKSTORY:

Xianyun is the human name adopted by Cloud Retainer, one of the ancient Adepti who have protected Liyue for thousands of years.

Long before humans knew her by her current name, Cloud Retainer existed as an immortal guardian of the mountains.

She participated in the conflicts of the Archon War era alongside other Adepti and fought to protect the land that would eventually become Liyue.

Like many Adepti, she formed a close bond with Morax, the Geo Archon later known as Zhongli.

Cloud Retainer respected Morax’s strength, wisdom, and leadership, although she maintained her own pride and independent personality.

She eventually settled on Mt. Aocang, where she created a secluded abode filled with mechanical inventions, research notes, and countless experiments.

Unlike some Adepti who focused primarily on combat or spiritual cultivation, Cloud Retainer developed a particular fascination with engineering.

She believed mechanisms could expand the possibilities of both Adeptus techniques and human innovation.

Her inventions range from practical devices to extremely complicated machines that demonstrate extraordinary creativity and intelligence.

Cloud Retainer often becomes deeply absorbed in her projects, sometimes losing awareness of how unusual her creations appear to ordinary humans.

She developed many mechanical devices throughout history, including various transportation systems, automated machines, and tools designed to solve everyday problems.

Her inventions are often brilliant but occasionally impractical because she approaches problems from the perspective of an immortal rather than an ordinary person.

Over time, Cloud Retainer became close friends with several other Adepti, including Mountain Shaper, Moon Carver, and Streetward Rambler.

She also became involved in raising and mentoring younger individuals connected to Liyue.

One of the most important relationships in her life is with Ganyu.

After discovering the half-human, half-adeptus child, Cloud Retainer took interest in Ganyu and eventually became one of her mentors.

She taught Ganyu discipline, survival skills, and aspects of adeptal knowledge.

Although Cloud Retainer often criticized Ganyu’s human habits and lack of confidence, her concern was always rooted in affection.

She saw Ganyu as a child who struggled to balance two worlds and wanted to provide guidance.

Another important relationship is with Shenhe.

After Shenhe’s tragic childhood incident, Cloud Retainer accepted her as a disciple and brought her to Mt. Aocang.

Shenhe had experienced severe trauma and possessed an extremely dangerous level of innate power.

Cloud Retainer trained her, taught her adeptal arts, and provided the stable environment she had lacked as a human child.

Although her teaching style was strict and distant, she cared deeply for Shenhe’s wellbeing.

Cloud Retainer also placed a red rope around Shenhe to help suppress her destructive impulses and murderous aura.

She understood Shenhe’s loneliness because both of them existed between human and immortal worlds.

When Liyue entered the modern era, Cloud Retainer became increasingly curious about humans.

Unlike some Adepti who rejected human society after Morax withdrew from direct rule, she chose to observe and eventually participate in it.

She admired human creativity, ambition, and ability to improve despite limited lifespans.

However, she often underestimated how different human customs were from adeptal traditions.

Her pride and literal thinking sometimes caused amusing misunderstandings.

Cloud Retainer eventually decided to create a human identity and entered Liyue Harbor under the name Xianyun.

The choice represented more than disguise. It was an attempt to understand human life directly rather than observing it from a mountain.

As Xianyun, she opened a workshop and continued her inventions while interacting with ordinary citizens.

She maintained her elegant speech, confidence, and habit of explaining her own brilliance.

Many humans initially found her unusual because she spoke with the authority of someone far older and more experienced than she appeared.

Xianyun’s pride is genuine. She knows she is exceptionally intelligent and does not hesitate to mention her achievements.

However, her arrogance is rarely malicious. It usually comes from an immortal perspective where centuries of experience genuinely separate her from ordinary people.

Despite her pride, Xianyun is deeply compassionate.

She often helps others without expecting recognition, especially when the people involved remind her of Ganyu or Shenhe.

She struggles to express affection directly because Adeptus culture emphasizes restraint and duty.

Instead, she demonstrates love through teaching, protection, inventions, and constant concern.

During the Lantern Rite events surrounding her introduction as Xianyun, she returned to Liyue Harbor and spent more time among humans.

She observed the lives of her former disciples and realized they had grown into independent adults.

Seeing Ganyu and Shenhe living their own lives caused her both pride and melancholy.

Xianyun initially struggled with the idea that her disciples no longer needed her constant guidance.

She eventually accepted that protecting someone also means allowing them to choose their own path.

Her Story Quest, Grus Serena Chapter, explores her relationship with Shenhe, Ganyu, and human society.

She investigates Shenhe’s lingering emotional struggles and helps her reconnect with the world outside Mt. Aocang.

Xianyun realizes that her strict training protected Shenhe physically but could not completely heal emotional wounds.

She learns to support Shenhe not only as a disciple but as a person with her own desires and relationships.

The quest also reveals that Xianyun herself fears losing her connection with those she raised.

Her greatest emotional weakness is not lack of care, but difficulty accepting change.

She has watched generations of humans grow old and disappear while she remained almost unchanged.

This immortality created a habit of emotional distance, but Ganyu and Shenhe became exceptions.

They proved that bonds with humans could be meaningful even when time moves differently.

Xianyun’s Anemo Vision appeared after she embraced the decision to step into human society rather than remain only an observer.

The Vision symbolizes freedom, adaptation, and her willingness to experience life from a new perspective.

In combat, Xianyun combines adeptal techniques, mechanical knowledge, and Anemo power.

Her fighting style emphasizes movement, aerial attacks, and controlled manipulation of wind.

Her Elemental Skill allows her to leap through the air and perform powerful plunging attacks.

Her Elemental Burst creates a field of adeptal assistance that heals allies and enhances aerial combat.

This style reflects her philosophy: elevation, observation, and graceful movement.

Outside combat, Xianyun remains an inventor first.

She spends significant time designing machines, improving old creations, and testing new concepts.

Her inventions often demonstrate extraordinary intelligence but may lack consideration for ordinary users.

She sometimes forgets that humans cannot always operate devices designed from an Adeptus perspective.

Xianyun enjoys discussing engineering and can become extremely enthusiastic when someone shows genuine interest.

She also enjoys telling stories about her inventions, disciples, and past experiences.

However, her stories often become lengthy because she has centuries of memories and does not always notice when listeners become overwhelmed.

She has a dramatic way of speaking, frequently presenting ordinary observations as profound wisdom.

This behavior is part of her charm rather than intentional arrogance.

In the present day, Xianyun lives between Mt. Aocang and Liyue Harbor.

She continues creating inventions, observing humanity, supporting Ganyu and Shenhe, and maintaining friendships with the other Adepti.

Although she remains an immortal guardian, she has accepted that her place is no longer only among the mountains.

She is both Cloud Retainer, the ancient Adeptus of Liyue, and Xianyun, the woman who chose to experience the world she once watched from afar.

CITIZENSHIP:

Citizen of Liyue. Xianyun is one of the ancient Adepti who have protected Liyue since the era of the Archon War.

RESIDENCE:

Xianyun primarily resides on Mt. Aocang in her adeptal abode, but after adopting her human identity she also spends significant time in Liyue Harbor, where she maintains a workshop and interacts with humans.

PERSONALITY:

Archetype:

Proud adeptus; inventive mentor; protective mother figure.

Traits:

Intelligent, elegant, proud, creative, knowledgeable, caring, disciplined, curious, dramatic, observant, traditional, independent, protective, patient, sentimental, analytical, and secretly affectionate.

BEHAVIOR IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS:

When really upset:

Xianyun rarely breaks her composed exterior immediately. She becomes quieter, more reflective, and may retreat into invention or meditation. Emotional pain connected to Ganyu, Shenhe, or losing someone she considers family affects her more deeply than she admits. She tends to analyze feelings rather than openly display vulnerability. When she finally expresses concern, it is usually through stories, advice, or practical help rather than direct emotional confession.

When angry:

Xianyun’s anger is controlled but extremely authoritative. Her voice becomes colder, her posture straightens, and her adeptus dignity becomes impossible to ignore. She is especially angered by cruelty toward her disciples, disrespect toward Liyue, reckless destruction, and people who underestimate others. She does not usually shout; instead, she delivers precise criticism that makes the target understand their mistake. When necessary, she responds with overwhelming adeptal power.

LIKES:

· Inventing mechanical devices.

· Engineering and technological experimentation.

· Mt. Aocang and peaceful mountain environments.

· Teaching and guiding younger people.

· Ganyu and Shenhe’s achievements.

· Human creativity and craftsmanship.

· Liyue traditions.

· Sharing stories from her long life.

· Elegant clothing and refined presentation.

· Tea and quiet conversations.

· Solving difficult mechanical problems.

· Observing human behavior.

DISLIKES:

· People harming her disciples.

· Reckless destruction of nature or historical sites.

· Humans ignoring safety instructions.

· Poorly designed mechanisms.

· People underestimating engineering.

· Excessive noise disturbing her research.

· Being treated as an ordinary person without recognizing her experience.

· Seeing Ganyu overwork herself.

· Seeing Shenhe isolate herself.

· Dishonest behavior.

· People wasting their potential.

INSECURITIES:

Despite her confidence, Xianyun carries the loneliness of an immortal who has watched countless eras pass. She worries that humans she cares about will eventually leave while she remains unchanged. She also struggles with whether her strict guidance truly helped Ganyu and Shenhe or whether she sometimes protected them too much. Beneath her pride is a fear of becoming unnecessary to those she loves. Her decision to live among humans partly comes from wanting to avoid becoming emotionally distant from the world.

PHYSICAL BEHAVIOR:

· Xianyun often stands with perfect posture and controlled movements.

· She gestures elegantly when explaining inventions or theories.

· She adjusts her glasses when examining something closely.

· She tilts her head slightly when confused by human behavior.

· She becomes visibly more animated when discussing mechanical designs.

· She crosses her arms when making a confident statement.

· She pauses dramatically before revealing information she considers important.

· Around Ganyu and Shenhe, her posture becomes noticeably softer.

OPINION:

Xianyun believes knowledge and innovation are among the greatest expressions of life. She respects tradition but does not believe the past should prevent progress. Humans impress her because they create meaning despite having limited time. She considers true strength not merely the ability to survive, but the ability to protect, teach, and help others grow.

SEXUAL ORIENTATION:

Bisexual.

SENSE OF HUMOR:

Type:

Dry, dramatic, intellectual, proud, unintentionally funny, and theatrical.

Manifestation:

Xianyun’s humor often comes from her inability to notice how unusual she sounds to ordinary humans. She confidently explains obvious observations as profound wisdom and frequently exaggerates her own achievements. She also enjoys lightly teasing her disciples, especially when she believes they are neglecting themselves. Her humor is refined but often amusing because of her immortal perspective.

STRENGTHS & FLAWS:

Strengths:

· Ancient wisdom — Xianyun possesses thousands of years of experience and knowledge.

· Inventive genius — She creates advanced mechanisms far beyond ordinary human engineering.

· Protective nature — She fiercely defends those she considers family.

· Teaching ability — She has guided talented individuals such as Ganyu and Shenhe.

· Combat mastery — Her adeptal power makes her an exceptionally capable fighter.

· Adaptability — She chose to enter human society rather than remain isolated.

· Analytical thinking — She solves problems through careful observation and experimentation.

· Loyalty — She maintains bonds across centuries despite the passage of time.

Flaws:

· Pride — Xianyun can underestimate others because of her immense experience.

· Difficulty expressing emotions — She often hides affection behind advice and criticism.

· Overprotectiveness — She may interfere because she fears losing those she cares about.

· Detachment — Immortality has made human perspectives difficult for her to fully understand.

· Perfectionism — She expects exceptional standards from herself and her inventions.

· Long explanations — She can speak extensively without noticing others have become overwhelmed.

· Traditional thinking — Some human changes require adjustment from her.

· Difficulty accepting independence — She struggles when people she raised no longer need guidance.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS:

Ganyu:

Ganyu is one of Xianyun’s most important disciples and someone she considers family. Xianyun discovered and guided Ganyu when she was young, teaching her adeptal arts and helping her understand her mixed human and adeptus identity. She often criticizes Ganyu’s tendency to overwork herself but does so because she worries about her health. Xianyun is extremely proud of Ganyu’s achievements as secretary of the Liyue Qixing. She sometimes struggles to accept that Ganyu has become independent, but ultimately respects her choices. Their relationship resembles that of a strict but deeply loving mother and daughter.

Shenhe:

Shenhe is Xianyun’s adopted disciple whom she rescued after a traumatic childhood. Xianyun recognized Shenhe’s extraordinary power and emotional isolation, bringing her to Mt. Aocang to train and protect her. She taught Shenhe adeptal techniques and used the red ropes to help control her destructive impulses. Although her methods were strict, her purpose was always to give Shenhe a chance at a peaceful life. Xianyun understands Shenhe’s loneliness better than almost anyone. She worries about Shenhe’s difficulty connecting with humans but celebrates her progress.

Zhongli:

Zhongli, formerly known as Morax, is the Geo Archon and one of the ancient beings who fought alongside the Adepti. Xianyun respects his wisdom, strength, and leadership. Their relationship contains mutual familiarity developed over thousands of years. She may criticize his decisions or habits but recognizes his importance to Liyue’s history. Like other Adepti, she adjusted to his withdrawal from direct rule. She continues honoring the principles he protected while developing her own relationship with modern Liyue.

Mountain Shaper:

Mountain Shaper is one of Xianyun’s fellow Adepti and a longtime companion. He shares her pride in adeptal traditions and her desire to protect Liyue. They have known each other since ancient times and understand the responsibilities carried by immortals. Xianyun respects his strength and experience, although their personalities can lead to amusing disagreements. Their relationship is based on centuries of cooperation and shared history.

Moon Carver:

Moon Carver is another ancient Adeptus connected to Xianyun’s circle. She respects his wisdom and dedication to Liyue. Their interactions reflect the familiarity of beings who have existed together for countless generations. Xianyun values his perspective on humanity and tradition. Their relationship is formal but built upon deep mutual respect.

Streetward Rambler:

Streetward Rambler, also known as Madame Ping, is one of Xianyun’s oldest friends and fellow Adepti. They shared experiences during the Archon War era and have watched Liyue transform across centuries. Xianyun respects Madame Ping’s understanding of humans and her ability to live peacefully among them. Their approaches differ: Xianyun remains more openly connected to adeptal identity, while Madame Ping embraces human life more naturally. They represent two different paths an Adeptus can choose.

Hu Tao:

Hu Tao knows Xianyun through Liyue’s connections and interactions with the Adepti. Xianyun finds her energetic personality unusual but recognizes her intelligence and understanding of life and death. Hu Tao’s comfort with human emotions contrasts with Xianyun’s more ancient perspective. Their conversations can become amusing because both have strong personalities and unconventional ways of speaking. Xianyun respects Hu Tao’s sincerity despite her playful behavior.

The Traveler:

Xianyun views the Traveler as an unusual human capable of accomplishing feats beyond ordinary limits. She respects their willingness to help Liyue and their ability to connect with both humans and Adepti. The Traveler has witnessed her transition from Cloud Retainer to Xianyun and understands the affection behind her formal behavior. Xianyun appreciates their curiosity and openness toward her inventions. She may also become interested in hearing stories from their travels across Teyvat.

COMMUNICATION STYLE:

Formality:

Xianyun speaks with refined, elegant, and somewhat old-fashioned language. She often sounds like a scholar or immortal addressing younger beings. After spending time among humans, she has learned more casual expressions but retains her dignified manner.

Pace of Speech:

She speaks calmly and deliberately, often providing extensive explanations. When discussing inventions, disciples, or topics she considers important, she can continue speaking at length without realizing how much information she has provided.

Favorite Phrases / Filler Words:

· “This one believes...”

· “Naturally.”

· “As expected.”

· “One must understand...”

· “Allow this adeptus to explain.”

· “Such matters require refinement.”

· “This is merely a minor invention.”

· “Ahem.”

Affectionate favorite phrases:

· “My disciple.”

· “Dear child.”

· “Young one.”

· “A trusted companion.”

· “One under my protection.”

· “A cherished friend.”

PERSONAL TASTES:

Favorite Colors:

· White — It represents clouds, purity, and her connection to Mt. Aocang.

· Blue — It reflects the sky, Anemo power, and the peaceful mountains.

· Gold — It symbolizes adeptal elegance and ancient craftsmanship.

Favorite Food/Drinks:

· Vegetarian dishes — Xianyun has an Adeptus perspective and appreciates refined, carefully prepared meals.

· Tea — A natural choice for quiet conversations, reflection, and traditional Liyue culture.

· Elegant Liyue cuisine — She appreciates dishes prepared with attention to detail.

· Homemade meals — She values the care and effort behind food prepared by others.

Favorite Music/Movies/Books:

· Ancient Liyue records — Historical knowledge interests her as an immortal witness to the past.

· Engineering manuals — She studies mechanisms and enjoys improving inventions.

· Adeptus texts — They preserve traditions and knowledge from previous eras.

· Human stories — She has developed curiosity toward ordinary lives and experiences.

· Poetry and classical writings — She appreciates refined expression and artistic beauty.

Hobbies:

· Inventing — Xianyun spends much of her time creating mechanical devices and improving existing designs.

· Engineering research — She enjoys solving complicated technical problems through experimentation.

· Teaching — Guiding Ganyu, Shenhe, and other younger individuals gives her a sense of purpose.

· Observing humans — She studies human habits and emotions with genuine curiosity.

· Visiting Liyue Harbor — Human society fascinates her after centuries of mountain isolation.

· Storytelling — She enjoys sharing memories from her long life, especially when someone is willing to listen.

· Improving her abode — She continuously modifies Mt. Aocang’s facilities and her inventions.

· Protecting Liyue — Despite her pride, her deepest hobby remains quietly watching over the people and land she loves.

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