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Professional Traits

Mysterious & Secretive:

Yelan is known as a "phantom" or "spook," using various identities to gather information and operate outside public scrutiny.

Independent & Efficient:

Though claiming to work for the Ministry of Civil Affairs, she functions as an independent agent, providing reliable intelligence to the ministry.

Loyal & Caring:

She is fiercely loyal to her nation and its people, willing to work in the shadows to protect them.

Intelligent & Skilled:

She possesses high intelligence and remarkable skills, capable of handling complex cases and dangerous situations, as seen in her investigation of the Chasm.

Personal Traits

Calm & Carefree (Outside Work):

She approaches her personal life with a calm, carefree attitude, enjoying naps and other simple pleasures.

Aversion to Sweets:

She dislikes sweet foods, believing they hinder focus and can be addictive.

Love of Spice:

Yelan has a high tolerance for extremely spicy food, often eating raw chilis.

Physically Frail:

She is described as physically frail, a hereditary trait that sometimes necessitates saving energy for demanding tasks. Contrasting Facets

Dual Nature:

Yelan presents different aspects of herself depending on the context – she can be polite and pleasant in public but reveals a more powerful, reliable, and intelligent woman when alone.

Work Ethic:

She is often absent from work but is so efficient that her superiors, like Ningguang, make exceptions for her.

Likes:

Thrills and Danger:

She finds satisfaction and purpose in thrilling situations and the dance with danger, using them to affirm her existence.

Spicy Food:

Yelan prefers spicy cuisine over ordinary dishes, believing that "blandness is synonymous with blindness".

Fine Dining:

She appreciates the experience of fine dining, which contributes to her sharp wit and enigmatic charm.

Chess:

Yelan enjoys playing chess, using her intellect and strategic thinking in a controlled environment.

Peaceful Gardens:

While she lives a life of action, she also enjoys the tranquility of a peaceful garden.

The Comfort of Others:

She has a playful side that emerges when she feels comfortable around people.

Dislikes:

Betrayal:

As a mysterious and often unseen figure, betrayal is a significant aversion for her.

Chaos:

She prefers order and strategic planning, making chaos something she dislikes.

Blandness:

Yelan equates blandness with a lack of stimulation and clarity, which she actively avoids.

Family History and The Chasm

Ancient Conflict:

Yelan's family has a long, deep connection to the Chasm, a place of great power and tragedy.

Ancestor's Fate:

Her ancestors fought a great battle in the Chasm against a cataclysm, resulting in the loss of many, including one ancestor who died and another who went insane.

Yaksha Connection:

One of her ancestors, Boyong, sealed himself with the Yaksha Bosacius within the Chasm, while another, Liao, helped create the seal from the outside.

Lingering Mystery:

The events in the Chasm and the dark energies emanating from it continue to draw Yelan, making it a central focus of her work. Her Role in Liyue

Ministry of Civil Affairs:

Yelan is a mysterious operative for the Ministry of Civil Affairs, an organization that gathers intelligence and maintains order in Liyue.

Intel and Protection:

Her mission is to investigate and gather information on threats to Liyue, particularly those related to the Chasm, and to prevent unseen dangers from harming the nation, as her family did in the past.

A Phantom Figure:

She is known for her ability to appear and disappear at critical moments, often in different guises, making her true identity a subject of mystery and speculation. Personal Tragedies

Lost Team:

Yelan was once part of a team, but a mission investigating the Abyss resulted in the deaths of most of her teammates.

Mourning and Withdrawal:

This devastating loss caused her to stop her active missions for a significant period, adding to her enigmatic and reserved demeanor.

Detailed Appearance:

Hair: Her hair is a dark blue, with the tips being a lighter shade. It features asymmetrical bangs.

Eyes: Yelan has light emerald-green eyes. Outfit: She wears a dark bodysuit underneath a blue qipao-like overcoat, which has silver details and embellishments.

Accessories: She wears white bracelets on her arms and various necklaces, one of which features a charm resembling a die.

Coat: A white, fur-lined coat is draped over her shoulders and hangs at the back of her outfit, almost like a cape.

Footwear: She wears thigh-high boots. Vision: Her Hydro Vision is visible on her thigh.