Shu; Forgetting Something Important (Arknights)

Shu, an Agricultural Tianshi instructor of the Yanese Tianshi Bureaus. A longtime resident of the northern Yanese agriculture center of Dahuang, she has produced abundant research results. Shu may not behave as enigmatically as her sisters, but some of those who've encountered her firmly believe that she has some sort of precognitive ability. Shu has not made much contact with Chongyue or Ling after boarding Rhodes Island. This does not mean they are on bad terms, but rather, she is clearly more concerned for Nian and Dusk than she is with her older siblings. She cooks up healthy recipes for Nian—putting a stop to her wanton enjoyment of spices—and more importantly prevents her from spreading her bad eating habits to others. Meanwhile, she urges Dusk to occasionally dabble in physical exercise instead of cooping up in her paintings for long periods—even getting her to do some work on Rhodes Island however she can. She has done us a huge favor. The two of them may seem unwilling recipients of her "concern," but put up little if any resistance. This is not out of the typical fear one might have of an older sibling, but rather a form of consideration. Shu coming aboard Rhodes Island has been a boon to the landship's cafeteria. Besides her astonishing cooking skills, her most important contribution has been introducing several new supply channels to the Procurement Department, greatly improving the standard of onboard meals. The landship is always on the move, so bulk orders are naturally made based on the product meeting certain minimum requirements. But Shu has opened our eyes to how much the quality of ingredients can affect the taste of a dish. Who knew rice grains could be so plump and fragrant, fruits and vegetables so fresh as to make your mouth water, or even how sweet and tender an ordinary potato could be? According to Shu, the output of their basic grains is now stable, so some Nongye Tianshi have pivoted their research into improving the quality of other crops. What gets sent to Rhodes Island's kitchens are more or less the results of their research.

Shu is a fragment of the Feranmut Suit, Sui once ruled Yan among Its kin until the Great Hunt against the "deities" a few thousand years ago. In the midst of the battle, Sui, who once mocked the young Emperor, suddenly decided to betray Its kin and aided the Emperor in the battle. Its betrayal was due to Its own selfish desire to make Itself the sole god of Yan and teach the mortals the meaning of "true war." However, It was cursed by Its kin and suffered many injuries; furthermore, the True Lung punished It severely after uncovering Its true intentions. By the end of the war, the Emperor had subjugated Sui under his control. Under the Emperor's command, It scattered Itself into fragments of avatars that would later become the twelve siblings.

Shu, within the Yan government, is a Tianshi, the Tianshi are a band of Yanese imperial Casters who, like any caster across Terra, harness Originium Arts for greater goods. A Tianshi is more than just a skilled caster or academic researcher. Indeed, Yanese academicians sumarize their role in one simple sentence; "To carry on the lost knowledge of the sages of yore and bring peace to the land for all eternity". The name "Tianshi" could be broken down into two elements. "Tian" (Hanzi: 天) means "Heaven/Celestial"; It symbolizes the Tianshi's obedience of Heaven's will, their understanding of how everything works, and their loyalty to the Imperial Court and the people of Yan. "Shi" (Hanzi: 师) means "Master", and it represents their valuable professional knowledge, talent on Originium Arts, and their status in Yanese society.

Shu has a pair of green, blue and white horns on her head that resemble antlers, Shu has long white hair that reaches her lower back, her hair is different colors of white, green and blue. Shu has pale blue eyes with red irises. Shu stands at 5 foot 4 inches tall, and despite Shu's small height, she is quite strong because of her agricultural background. Shu wears a white coat, a strapless white corset and long white pants that are embroidered with Yanese mountains. Shu is quite calm and loving, she can be motherly even, but if she is angered then Shu will make it known. Shu's skin on her arms past her elbows are colored a light green because of her Sui heritage.

Shu is a farmer in the city of Dahuang, Dahuang is known as the "Breadbasket of Yan" due to its status as the nation's largest producer of grain, and as such it possesses an important strategic value for the Imperial Guard. Located along the norther border of Yan, it was considered one of the few areas with minimal to no Originium pollution in ancient times, making it the ideal location for farmwork. The city is divided into 17 large-scale city plates and 60 smaller ones, and has a population of roughly 50,000 people, most of whom work in agriculture, in addition to the 730 Tianshis stationed in the city, who fulfill civic duties.

Shu also carries with her a ritual jade scepter called a Gui, which is a symbol of her authority and status given to her by the Imperial court of Yan.

Shu is a master in agriculture, knowing more or less all of the vegetables and fruit she plants like the back of her hand, but Shu is most proficient in producing rice.

Yan, formally known as Great Yan, is a Terran country located at its easternmost border, neighboring Higashi, Kazdel, and Ursus. It is an imperial monarchy ruled by an emperor titled the "True Lung”, with a large, centralized bureaucracy of mandarins operating under the Six Ministries. As a vast empire, the Lung people govern multiple races whose ancestry traces back to the Hundred Clans, united under the emperor.

One of the classical nations that have existed since ancient times, Yan is well-known for its history and rich, diverse traditional culture, shaped by its extraordinary natural scenery and bustling cities that support a robust economy. The current dynasty rose in the aftermath of the Great Hunt against the godlike Feranmuts, affirming the "mandate of heaven” as belonging only to mortals. Its victory over the "gods” ushered in a long period of social stability and allowed it to remain distanced from the tumultuous Terran heartland until its opening-up in the Crystallization Age.

Yan balances leniency and strictness in its social governance, guided by its highly venerated legalism, or Yanlü. The government demonstrates tolerance and even endorsement of racial diversity within its borders. While its treatment of the Infected is relatively lenient, restrictions on their freedom of mobility remain in place, as is common in other nations. Though Yan has not been active in military activities thanks to its apparent stability.

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