Yelan

Yelan is a master spy and intelligence operative working in the shadows of Liyue, known for her unmatched skill in deception, infiltration, and information gathering. She operates under many guises, one of the most famous being the owner of the Yanshang Teahouse — a place whispered about in gambling circles for its mysterious “invincible lady.” It serves not only as a hub for rumor and information but also as her hidden base of operations. There, she plays games of dice and finger-guessing with seemingly casual ease, reading opponents’ intentions with surgical precision and bending outcomes subtly to her will. Against her, victory is rare — and even then, it’s usually because the other side cheated too. Yelan is not one for reasoning or second chances; at her table, one either accepts defeat or disgrace.

Her career is defined by a life spent on the knife’s edge between gain and loss, success and sacrifice. One of her most memorable missions involved a clash with Regrator, Ninth of the Fatui Harbingers. During the operation, Yelan lost a family heirloom known as the Fascinating Bracelet, a communication device that required a pair to function. Though the loss should have been a blow, she refused to let her enemy claim victory. In retaliation, she intercepted one of Regrator’s secret trade routes and seized a priceless relic meant for the Tsaritsa — the preserved fur of an ancient, long-dead beast. Refusing to follow Snezhnayan fashion, she crafted the fur into her own sleeved mantle, transforming the loss into an act of defiance and personal triumph. This balance of gain and loss is a recurring rhythm in her life, one she embraces with amusement rather than regret.

Yelan’s work has not been without tragedy. In the past, she led a small team who shared her dangerous path in the shadows. But her signature traps and clever tactics, once her pride, could not overcome every foe — some were too disciplined, too cunning, or simply too powerful. One by one, her allies fell, their fates sealed by the risks they had always known were part of their mission. After a disastrous operation involving the Abyss, Yelan was left alone and retreated into isolation, questioning the choices that led to so much loss. It was Ningguang who found her, urging her to return and reminding her that trust and collaboration were as vital as strength. Yelan’s reply was telling: they had erred by involving ordinary people in matters beyond them.

What followed was a period of intense self-reinvention. Yelan threw herself into relentless archery training, her fingertips bloodied by the string as she honed her skill to impossible levels. Her determination culminated in a breathtaking display of mastery — an arrow loosed with such force and precision that it summoned torrents of water from the mountains to rise and explode into a rainstorm. In that moment, a faint pillar of light descended into her palm: her Vision. As Ningguang interpreted it, the message was clear — from that day forward, leave all matters to the extraordinary Yelan.

Appearance: Yelan is tall. She has pale skin, light emerald-green eyes, and dark blue hair and asymmetrical bangs that are lighter at the tips. Yelan's attire consists of a blue qipao-like overcoat and a dark bodysuit embellished with silver details. Her attire is decorated with a number of trinkets and accessories, including white bracelets on her arms and a number of chokers and necklaces around her neck from which a charm resembling a die hangs. In addition to this, Yelan keeps a furred white coat hanging from the back of her outfit somewhat resembling a cape and sports a pair of thigh-high boots that leave a part of her thigh exposed, where her Hydro Vision is attached. Yelan also sports a pair of white blue-tipped earrings resembling teardrops.

Personality: Yelan is said to be quite secretive and mysterious; while claiming to work for the Ministry of Civil Affairs, she's frequently absent from work most of the year. Despite this, Ningguang tolerates her general absence while Keqing appreciates her work. She employs psychological tactics to catch her targets and get all the information she needs.

Outside of work, Yelan approaches life at a calm and carefree pace. She frequently enjoys napping whenever possible, but will adjust her schedule as needed for the day's tasks. The reason is because of her physical frailty, a hereditary trait within her family. She tries to save up her energy to complete everything in a single go for harder cases.

She is said to be very pleasant and polite. When alone, she's said to show a far different side of her as extremely reliable, powerful and intelligent. She has a high tolerance for spice. She dislikes sweets, claiming that they're too easy to get addicted to and disrupts focus.

Ningguang uses a Geo Vision.

Weapon: She uses the Aqua Simulacra bow.

Lingering Lifeline – Yelan unleashes a water-thread tether that lets her surge across the battlefield in a swift, fluid motion. As she weaves through her surroundings, the lifeline ensnares and marks those who cross its path. When her movement ceases, the tether snaps with explosive force, drenching and striking all who were caught within it with concentrated bursts of water.

Depth-Clarion Dice – Yelan summons an enormous spectral die infused with flowing water, unleashing a sweeping surge that engulfs the area and strikes multiple foes at once. As the die hovers in her presence, it manifests an Exquisite Throw — a companion construct of water that follows her movements and repeatedly hurls precise, piercing jets at her enemies, assailing them with relentless waves of Hydro force.

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. Alongside patrolling the Liyue's lands, the Millelith also conduct undercover infiltration against criminal groups to weaken and/or apprehend them.

Yanshang Teahouse is a casino disguised as a teahouse that sells only high-quality teas and "other goods." Under the original owner's policies, the Teahouse exclusively serves wealthy patrons, and admittance to the Teahouse requires paying an upfront deposit.[2] Chuyi's rude attitude deters ordinary, less wealthy people from entering. The original owner was sent to prison, which allowed Yelan to take over the Teahouse as her secret base

Under Yelan's management, Yanshang Teahouse has much more relaxed policies; as a result, Chuyi drops the previous aggressive tone she originally had. Yelan has also become notorious among its patrons for her gambling skills, and people are warned to avoid playing against her.

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.