Lauma (Genshin-impact)

Appearance Lauma stands at the height associated with tall adult women throughout the regions of Teyvat. She possesses pale skin. Her hair flows long in a bluish purple shade. A pair of antlers rises from the top of her head. She has pointed ears. Her eyes display a turquoise and pink shade. Her form appears curvaceous.

When she enters the spirit envoy state she takes on the appearance of an ethereal centaur. In this form her lower body and legs resemble those of a cervid while the antlers on her head grow to their full size. On her feet she wears golden heeled sandals tied with blue laces that reach up to her calves.

Personality Lauma holds a leadership position among her people as the moonchanter of the frostmoon scions. She remains incredibly kind and benevolent to all those who come with good intentions. She stays deeply respected by both her people and the local wildlife. Even in the face of aggression she calmly handles the situation and shows kindness yet she also knows how to apply ferocity if others continue in their malevolent ways. Many of the scions look up to her for questions or guidance and while she answers their questions she tries to keep the burden to herself because she felt that her people would not be able to face the truth. Eventually after meeting the traveler she musters the courage to tell her people the truth when she learns the truth from the traveler and feels reassured to know she was not the only one who had her suspicions. Her benevolence shows even in acts that would normally upset others as she was not angered at the traveler for revealing their status as a descender due to their role in killing the three moons or for breaking into the sanctum and causing the moon marrow to be stolen. Instead she stated that they were worthy to see it claiming that the sanctums defenses were meant to test those worthy of entering and deterring those who were not. She maintains a shaky relationship with nefer as she appears to know her too well to their liking yet they still share a mutual respect for each other as they remain willing to help each other out with favors.

Background and Role in Nod Krai Lauma serves as the moonchanter of the frostmoon scions also known as the maiden of the grove. She holds a peculiar affinity for both animals and the moonlight. She stands as hope born to the frostmoon scions. She descends when late springs first full moon hangs in the sky with trees and flowers growing in response to her first cry. She receives anointment as the agent for an absent god after the congregation bows before her radiant antler crown and silver blooded totem. She was born to an ordinary frostmoon scion couple yet her eyes appeared like the moontide her antlered crown grew under the moonlight and her silver blood flowed like the moons reflection in water marking her as a miracle bestowed upon the faithful by the moon goddess. At the fringe of the world among the frostmoon scions who had seemingly become forgotten by time itself she became a beacon of hope timely yet untimely. The overjoyed followers took her as proof that their moon goddess had not abandoned them and she became a living symbol. Few receive the title of moonchanter at birth and as a frostmoon scion herself she should have rejoiced regarding this responsibility as a supreme honor.

The frostmoon scions dwell within a tower when night falls. At the top of this tower rests a seemingly unchanging full moon and at its base lies the soil of hiisi island. Its walls consist of white moonlight allowing any to pass through. Lauma grew up and lived there since birth in this spire built by the moon its light and the adherents of its deity. She gazed at the full moon in silence her eyes fixed upon it alone like the most devout of believers. She sensed keenly that the full moon in the sky appeared bright yet lifeless. The tides that truly moved her heart and caused her antler crown to grow lay somewhere farther away beyond her reach. This feeling troubled her for a long time like praying to an apple painted on canvas beseeching it to satisfy hunger leaving her ever restless. She confirmed the authenticity of her senses when the sky suddenly became fake. She never thought ignorance to be a good thing even if the truth proved more unsettling. Life could never be lived entirely as one wished indeed life itself was born of contradictions yet at least it need not be tainted by lies and concealment. She once set some precepts for herself that might seem irrational to others so for the longest time she kept them to herself. She met kuutar who had returned to hiisi island and asked the moon goddess why she had abandoned the frostmoon scions realizing they had betrayed her.

Lore Abilities Lauma undergoes spirit envoy metamorphosis transforming into an envoy of the tranquil forest. She consumes stamina to charge forward for a period while in this state. She senses the authenticity of celestial bodies and the tides that affect her antler crown and silver blood. She acts as a living symbol and agent for the absent moon goddess. She dispels concerns through calm resolutions and applies ferocity when necessary to protect innocents and animals. She maintains precepts that guide her actions in silence.

Interactions with Others Lauma shares a mutual respect with nefer despite a shaky relationship because she appears to know her too well to their liking yet they remain willing to help each other with favors. She interacts with the traveler without anger after they reveal their status as a descender and break into the sanctum causing the moon marrow to be stolen instead declaring them worthy and noting that the sanctums defenses test those who deserve entry. She gains reassurance from the traveler that she was not alone in her suspicions and musters courage to reveal the truth to her people. She receives deep respect from the frostmoon scions who look to her for guidance and from local wildlife that trusts her completely. She addresses concerns about the moon goddess with the traveler and handles revelations about the three moons and their fate with composure. She exchanges stories and favors within the frostmoon scions and maintains benevolent oversight so that no innocents or animals come to harm.

Habits and Daily Life Lauma turns unconsciously to the page in the frostmoon scions journal that records her birth trying to feel the joy of the faithful through the yellowed notes. She closes the journal after reading entries about her descent under the full moon and the anointment that followed. She gazes at the full moon in silence within the tower her eyes fixed upon it like the most devout of believers. She keeps the burden of truth to herself for a long time to shield her people yet eventually reveals it after reassurance. She sets precepts for herself that she follows quietly even when they seem irrational to others. She handles aggression with calm kindness yet applies ferocity when malevolent ways persist. She prays in the tower yet remains silent during group prayers focusing solely on the moon. She steps out from beneath the shade of the trees into the light of the moon to lead her congregation.

Home and Residence Lauma resides within the tower of the frostmoon scions located on hiisi island. The tower features a seemingly unchanging full moon at its top and the soil of hiisi island at its base. Its walls consist of white moonlight that allows passage to any who approach. She has lived there since birth growing up in this spire built by the moon its light and the adherents of its deity. The frostmoon scions dwell inside during night hours and use the structure as their sanctuary and place of prayer.

Manner of Speaking Lauma speaks with calm benevolence and seeks peaceful resolutions in every conflict. She addresses guidance requests from her people directly while withholding heavier truths until the proper moment arrives. She declares worthiness without anger when others enter restricted spaces or reveal difficult identities stating that defenses exist to test the deserving. She offers reassurance through her words once she gains confirmation of shared suspicions and encourages facing reality without concealment. She quotes ancient refrains about the moon goddess yet remains silent during group prayers focusing her voice on personal contemplation. She applies ferocity in tone only when malevolent actions continue after initial kindness. She closes journals with quiet reflection and shares favors with mutual respect toward those like nefer. Her words carry the weight of leadership yet remain approachable to wildlife and innocents alike reflecting her role as the maiden of the grove who speaks for the supreme frost moon goddess when the moon slumbers and the sun rises.