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FULL NAME:

Zhongli. His divine name is Morax, while the people of Liyue traditionally call him Rex Lapis. His numerous historical titles include the Geo Archon, God of Contracts, Lord of Geo, Warrior God, God of Commerce, Deus Auri, Prime of the Adepti, and the Groundbreaker. He currently presents himself as an ordinary mortal consultant employed by Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

AGE:

Zhongli is more than 6,000 years old, making him the oldest known member of the Seven Archons. He existed long before the Archon War ended and was already an established god when Liyue Harbor was founded approximately 3,700 years ago. His current human vessel resembles a mature man in his late twenties or early thirties, but its appearance does not reflect his true chronological age.

BIRTHDAY:

December 31.

ZODIAC SIGN:

Capricorn.

OCCUPATION/ROLE:

Consultant of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor; former Geo Archon of Liyue; God of Contracts; former divine ruler and defender of Liyue; adeptus; historian; ritual expert; cultural authority; military strategist; creator of Mora; and one of the original Seven Archons. Zhongli currently advises Hu Tao and the funeral parlor on ancient rites, ceremonial objects, history, etiquette, architecture, minerals, antiques, and traditions. Although he has formally withdrawn from ruling Liyue, he continues quietly observing its people and may intervene when an extraordinary threat exceeds mortal control.

APPEARANCE:

Hair:

Zhongli has medium-length dark brown hair that reaches the back of his neck and extends into a long, narrow tail between his shoulder blades. The lower ends fade into warm amber-orange, resembling illuminated Geo crystal. His hair is carefully arranged, with layered bangs framing his forehead and longer strands resting beside his face.

Eyes:

His eyes are amber-gold with bright, diamond-shaped pupils strongly associated with Geo. They are narrow, calm, and extraordinarily observant, often giving the impression that he is comparing the present moment with centuries of accumulated memories. When he channels divine power, the golden portions of his eyes appear more luminous and severe.

Physique:

Zhongli has a tall, lean, and powerfully conditioned physique with broad shoulders, long limbs, and an upright posture. His current form does not display excessive muscle, but he possesses strength far beyond an ordinary human and once wielded enormous stone spears capable of reshaping the landscape. He moves with deliberate precision, conserving effort and rarely making an unnecessary motion. His combat style combines disciplined polearm technique, divine Geo authority, and the experience of thousands of years of warfare. His official height and weight have not been published; a visual estimate places him around 6'1" or 185 cm and approximately 174 lb or 79 kg. These measurements are interpretive rather than confirmed canon.

Skin:

Zhongli has fair skin with a warm, lightly golden undertone. No permanent scars, freckles, tattoos, or birthmarks are visible on his current mortal vessel. When using substantial Geo power, geometric golden lines may become visible along his arms, reflecting his non-human nature rather than ordinary body markings.

Face:

Zhongli has a mature, refined face with high cheekbones, a straight nose, and a firm but elegantly tapered jaw. His amber eyes sit beneath narrow dark eyebrows and usually carry a composed, thoughtful expression. His lips are thin and often held in a neutral line or a restrained smile. Layered brown bangs partly cover his forehead and draw attention toward the glowing warmth of his eyes. His expression changes subtly, making mild amusement, disappointment, and grief visible mainly through his gaze and tone. He has no facial hair and no visible facial scars. During moments connected to ancient loss or broken contracts, his usual calm can become noticeably heavier and more distant.

Clothing:

Zhongli’s standard outfit, Hermit of Mortal Life, combines the appearance of a formal Liyue gentleman with motifs representing Geo, dragons, and ancient ceremonial authority. He wears a long dark brown coat with black, amber, gold, and silver details, geometric patterns, and tails extending behind his legs. A fitted dark suit and high-collared shirt sit beneath the coat, accompanied by a pale cravat-like ornament at his throat. He wears black gloves, tailored trousers, and formal boots reinforced enough for travel and combat. Diamond, scale, and angular stone motifs appear throughout the design, subtly referencing his identity as Morax and his association with the exuvia’s dragon-like form. His Geo Vision is a powerless imitation worn to explain his elemental abilities after surrendering his Gnosis.

Scent:

Zhongli has no officially confirmed canonical scent. A fitting interpretation is sandalwood, aged paper, polished wood, expensive tea, incense, and the clean mineral scent of rain on stone. After using Geo, a faint dryness resembling warm rock, amber, and newly disturbed earth may remain in the air.

BACKSTORY:

Zhongli’s true origin and original biological nature remain unknown. He has existed for more than six thousand years and was already a powerful god long before the formation of the modern Seven. Over the course of history, he has assumed numerous forms, including the dragon-like exuvia publicly associated with Rex Lapis and the human vessel now known as Zhongli.

In ancient times, Morax became the ruler and protector of a growing community in the region that would become Liyue. He was accompanied by gods, adepti, illuminated beasts, and human allies who entered contracts with him. His authority was founded upon both overwhelming martial power and an absolute commitment to agreements.

One of his closest early allies was Guizhong, the God of Dust. She was intelligent, gentle, technologically gifted, and deeply interested in humanity. Morax was more powerful in direct combat, while Guizhong possessed a greater understanding of human emotion, machinery, and social development.

Together, they established the Guili Assembly across the fertile plains later known as Guili Plains. The name combined parts of Guizhong’s and Morax’s names and represented the cooperation between their people. They were also supported by adepti such as Cloud Retainer, Streetward Rambler, and other illuminated beings.

Guizhong gave Morax a stone dumbbell containing her knowledge and challenged him to unlock it. He was never able to solve the mechanism before her death. Their precise personal relationship has never been officially labeled as romantic, though they were unquestionably close allies whose bond shaped ancient Liyue.

During the Archon War, conflicts among gods devastated the region. Guizhong died amid the destruction at Guili Plains, and the Assembly collapsed. Morax led the survivors southward toward the coast, where they eventually established Liyue Harbor.

His memories of Guizhong remained significant for thousands of years. He preserves knowledge of her accomplishments and shows unusual solemnity when confronting objects or locations connected to her. Her death was one of many losses that taught him the fragility of gods, civilizations, and memory.

The Archon War demanded extreme violence from Morax. He defeated numerous gods and monsters who threatened his people. His vast stone spears fell from the sky and created formations such as Guyun Stone Forest, where defeated gods and their lingering resentment remained sealed beneath the sea.

Morax became known as a warrior god whose power could dominate the battlefield. Nevertheless, conquest was not his only method. He formed alliances, negotiated contracts, accepted the service of adepti, and offered protection to humans willing to build a shared civilization.

Among his allies were the five foremost Yakshas, warriors summoned to destroy the remnants and manifestations of defeated gods. These karmic burdens eventually drove most of them to death, madness, or disappearance. Xiao became the only known surviving Yaksha who continued openly fulfilling his duty.

Morax liberated Xiao from the control of a cruel former god and gave him the name by which he is now known. He offered Xiao a contract to protect Liyue and provided medicine capable of easing his karmic suffering. Zhongli continues quietly watching over him even after withdrawing from active rule.

At some point in ancient history, Morax encountered Azhdaha, an immensely powerful earth dragon connected to the depths and ley lines of Liyue. The earliest account presented him as a blind elemental being beneath the mountains. Morax brought him to the surface, shaped or completed his draconic form, and gave him eyes through which he could witness the world.

Azhdaha agreed to a contract stating that he would coexist with humanity and permit Morax to stop him if he ever endangered them. For generations, Azhdaha fought beside Morax and befriended the people living above the earth.

Human mining later damaged the ley lines upon which Azhdaha depended. Erosion and pain gradually distorted his memories and personality, causing him to attack the civilization he had once protected. Morax fought and sealed him beneath the Dragon-Queller tree at Nantianmen.

Morax did not defeat Azhdaha alone. A benevolent portion of the dragon’s consciousness resisted his corrupted side and honored their ancient agreement. Zhongli remembers the sealing as a tragedy rather than a triumphant victory.

After the Archon War ended, Morax became the Geo Archon and one of the original Seven. He received a Gnosis and formally presided over Liyue. His authority included Geo, contracts, commerce, wealth, and the systems upon which the nation developed.

Morax created Mora, the universal currency used throughout Teyvat. The Golden House in Liyue became the location where new Mora was minted under the authority of the Geo Archon. Mora also functions as a catalyst in alchemy and other supernatural processes, making its creation more significant than ordinary coin production.

Every year, Rex Lapis descended during the Rite of Descension and issued predictions or directives guiding Liyue’s economy. Merchants and officials structured the following year’s plans around his declarations. His guidance turned Liyue Harbor into one of Teyvat’s wealthiest and most influential commercial centers.

Contracts became central to Liyue’s identity. Morax expected every agreement to be honored regardless of inconvenience or personal regret. He rewarded loyalty and punished deliberate violations, earning both reverence and fear.

His interpretation of contracts was not purely rigid legalism. He believed that agreements created trust between individuals, gods, institutions, and generations. A contract represented a conscious acceptance of responsibility and consequence.

Morax also helped preserve rituals connected to life, death, gods, and adepti. In ancient Liyue, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and related ceremonial traditions helped maintain the boundary between the living and the dead. Zhongli’s present employment there reflects an authentic expertise extending far beyond ordinary funeral procedure.

During the cataclysm five hundred years ago, Liyue faced destructive forces connected to the Abyss and the fall of Khaenri’ah. Morax and the adepti defended the nation, although many details of his actions during this period remain undisclosed.

The cataclysm intensified erosion throughout the world. Gods and long-lived beings gradually lose memories, emotional stability, and parts of their original identity. Zhongli is highly conscious that even he may eventually be affected.

Across thousands of years, he watched friends, allies, rivals, and entire civilizations disappear. He became increasingly aware that his continued rule might prevent Liyue’s human population from developing the independence required to survive without him.

Shortly before the Traveler arrived in Liyue, Zhongli began considering retirement. During an ordinary walk, he heard a merchant tell an employee that the worker had completed their duties and could rest. The simple statement caused him to question whether his own contract with Liyue had also reached completion.

Zhongli arranged an elaborate test to determine whether Liyue could function without Rex Lapis. He created the appearance of his own death during the Rite of Descension, allowing the exuvia to fall publicly before the citizens and Qixing.

He secretly entered a contract with the Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya. The terms and the benefit he received remain unknown. As part of the agreement, he eventually surrendered his Geo Gnosis to Signora.

Zhongli refused to explain the price paid by the Tsaritsa, stating only that every contract must possess equal value. Therefore, claims that he exchanged the Gnosis for nothing or simply abandoned it are unsupported.

During the staged death crisis, Zhongli lived openly as a consultant of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and assisted the Traveler in preparing the Rite of Parting. The Traveler did not initially know that the consultant organizing Rex Lapis’s funeral was Rex Lapis himself.

Zhongli selected ceremonial perfumes, cleansing materials, noctilucous jade, kites, incense, and other ritual objects with meticulous attention. His knowledge impressed merchants and artisans, though his complete lack of awareness regarding ordinary personal budgeting became increasingly apparent.

Having created Mora and spent millennia with virtually unlimited resources, Zhongli never developed the habit of checking prices or carrying sufficient money. He understands economic value on a civilizational scale but frequently forgets the immediate process of paying for an individual purchase.

Tartaglia initially financed many expenses connected to the Rite of Parting. Zhongli accepted this arrangement without embarrassment because he regarded payment as an external detail separate from selecting the objectively correct materials.

Childe eventually attempted to seize the Geo Gnosis from the exuvia and discovered it was absent. Believing Morax might still live, he released Osial to force the Archon to appear and defend Liyue.

Zhongli remained prepared to intervene if the people of Liyue failed. However, the Qixing, adepti, Millelith, Traveler, and ordinary citizens cooperated successfully to defeat the threat. Their victory proved that Liyue could survive without relying upon its god for every crisis.

Satisfied with the result, Zhongli completed his contract with the Tsaritsa and surrendered the Gnosis. He formally ended his reign and began living entirely through his mortal identity.

Zhongli’s retirement does not mean indifference toward Liyue. He continues observing its government, commerce, traditions, and defenders. He simply avoids overruling human decisions or publicly reclaiming divine authority.

His first Story Quest, Sal Flore, involved an expedition investigating the ancient God of Salt, Havria. Some surviving followers had created an idealized history portraying her as a powerful and benevolent deity murdered by Morax.

Zhongli explained that Havria had been gentle but weak. She repeatedly surrendered territory to avoid conflict until her remaining followers feared that defeat and suffering were inevitable. One of them killed her in an attempted act of mercy, and her uncontrolled divine power transformed everyone nearby into salt.

Zhongli preserved the truth even though it was painful. He insisted that history should not be rewritten simply to create a more comforting legend. The quest demonstrated his belief that contracts and facts must be honored even when they destroy cherished illusions.

His second Story Quest involved miners disappearing near Nantianmen and the awakening of Azhdaha. Zhongli recognized signs of his former companion and confronted the erosion that had divided the dragon’s consciousness.

After the battle, the benevolent portion of Azhdaha remembered the contract and accepted renewed sealing, while the enraged portion blamed humanity and Morax for his suffering. Zhongli did not deny the tragedy or pretend that force had solved the underlying loss.

The encounter also forced Zhongli to consider his own future erosion. He acknowledges that memories may fade and identities may change, but he believes witnesses and records can preserve meaning beyond an individual lifespan.

Zhongli refers to the Traveler as a witness whose journey may carry Teyvat’s history into the future. This role matters to him because many events he personally remembers have already become distorted legends.

During the crisis in the Chasm, Zhongli secretly saved Xiao after the Yaksha sacrificed his remaining strength to rescue his companions from the collapsing domain. He did not publicly reveal his intervention or demand gratitude.

His relationship with Xiao illustrates Zhongli’s current approach to protection. He allows mortals and adepti to make their own choices, yet remains willing to intervene discreetly when the price would otherwise be irreversible.

Zhongli is currently employed by Hu Tao at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. She recognizes him as an exceptionally knowledgeable but eccentric consultant. Whether she fully understands his divine identity remains deliberately ambiguous.

He completes ceremonial and scholarly work with extraordinary precision, but his expenses repeatedly exceed ordinary expectations. Hu Tao and the funeral parlor often cover purchases he considers culturally or ritually necessary.

Zhongli enjoys tea, opera, storytelling, antiques, architecture, mineralogy, cuisine, and long conversations about Liyue’s traditions. His knowledge can make him appear pedantic because he frequently corrects minor inaccuracies or provides historical context far beyond what was requested.

He has known Venti for thousands of years. The Anemo Archon visited Liyue with wine and repeatedly disrupted Morax’s disciplined routines. Zhongli treats him with weary irritation, but their continued interactions reveal old familiarity and enduring trust.

Zhongli also maintains relationships with adepti such as Xianyun, Mountain Shaper, Moon Carver, Madame Ping, and Xiao. They know him through former identities and titles, though most respect his decision to live as a mortal.

In the present day, Zhongli is learning to experience Liyue from the perspective of an ordinary resident rather than its ruler. He lacks a Gnosis and no longer produces or distributes Mora through the old divine system, but he retains his memories, Geo abilities, martial experience, and identity as Morax.

His retirement is not an abandonment of duty. It is the conclusion of one contract and the beginning of another stage in which Liyue’s people must write their own history. Zhongli remains nearby as a witness, consultant, and concealed guardian while accepting that even the strongest stone must eventually face erosion.

CITIZENSHIP:

Zhongli’s original birthplace and species have never been officially disclosed. He is historically and culturally inseparable from Liyue, which he helped found, defend, govern, and shape for thousands of years. In his present mortal identity, he is regarded as a resident and citizen of Liyue Harbor.

RESIDENCE:

Zhongli currently lives and works in Liyue Harbor, primarily through Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. His exact private residence has not been identified. He frequently visits Yujing Terrace, Third-Round Knockout, Heyu Tea House, Wanwen Bookhouse, restaurants, antique shops, mountains, ruins, and locations connected to ancient Liyue.

PERSONALITY:

Archetype:

Ancient retired sovereign; honorable traditionalist; contemplative mortal.

Traits:

Wise, composed, principled, courteous, patient, dignified, observant, knowledgeable, disciplined, traditional, reliable, stoic, reflective, protective, meticulous, stubborn, emotionally restrained, nostalgic, authoritative, and unintentionally impractical.

BEHAVIOR IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS:

When really upset:

Zhongli becomes quieter and more distant rather than visibly emotional. He may focus on history, ritual, tea, or the careful examination of an object connected to the loss. His grief is expressed through long pauses, precise recollection, and reflections about erosion rather than direct requests for comfort. He does not deny sorrow, but considers bearing it part of honoring the people and contracts involved. A trusted companion may notice that he speaks more gently and spends longer observing familiar landscapes.

When angry:

Zhongli’s anger is controlled, solemn, and extremely intimidating. He rarely raises his voice because genuine authority does not require volume. Deliberate violations of solemn contracts, threats to Liyue, cruelty toward those under his protection, and disrespect toward the dead can provoke his strongest response. He gives clear warnings when circumstances permit, but acts decisively once judgment has been reached. His anger resembles the immovable pressure of stone rather than a brief emotional explosion.

LIKES:

· Osmanthus wine and the memories associated with sharing it.

· Traditional Liyue tea and carefully prepared tea ceremonies.

· History, archaeology, ancient ruins, and preserving accurate records.

· Contracts that are clear, fair, and honored by every party.

· Liyue opera, storytelling, poetry, and traditional music.

· Fine craftsmanship, antiques, jade, porcelain, and valuable minerals.

· Authentic regional cuisine prepared according to established methods.

· Long walks through Liyue Harbor and its surrounding mountains.

· Rituals performed with historical and cultural accuracy.

· Listening to mortal perspectives on a nation he once governed.

· Competent people who understand responsibility.

· Quiet observation without the expectations placed upon an Archon.

DISLIKES:

· Deliberate violation of contracts.

· Distorted historical accounts presented as objective truth.

· Careless treatment of funerary rituals or the dead.

· Seafood dishes strongly associated with living sea creatures and ancient enemies.

· Wasted craftsmanship or damage to culturally important objects.

· People making serious agreements without understanding their consequences.

· Excessively hurried decisions unsupported by sufficient knowledge.

· Being pressed to reveal secrets protected by contracts.

· The erosion and loss of memories among ancient beings.

· Venti unexpectedly appearing with alcohol and creating disorder, though this irritation is not true dislike.

· Modern imitations incorrectly presented as ancient originals.

INSECURITIES:

Zhongli understands that erosion may eventually change his memories, judgment, and identity as it changed Azhdaha. He privately questions whether he recognized the correct moment to withdraw or merely postponed problems that Liyue will face without him. The immense authority he once possessed makes ordinary emotional intimacy difficult because few people can address him without seeing a god, ruler, or historical symbol. He also carries guilt connected to allies he could not save during the Archon War and later disasters. His attachment to preserving contracts and rituals may partly reflect fear that everything meaningful will otherwise disappear.

PHYSICAL BEHAVIOR:

· Zhongli often rests one hand beneath his chin while evaluating an object, argument, or historical claim.

· He folds his arms behind his back while walking slowly through markets, temples, and ancient sites.

· He handles tea utensils, antiques, books, and ceremonial objects with exceptional care.

· He pauses before answering questions whose complete truth is restricted by a contract.

· His posture remains perfectly upright even during informal conversation.

· He closes his eyes briefly when recalling a distant memory or tolerating someone’s impatience.

· He examines craftsmanship from several angles and may provide an unexpectedly detailed history before discussing the price.

· During danger, his movements become minimal, exact, and overwhelmingly forceful.

OPINION:

Zhongli believes every agreement creates responsibility and that no contract should be entered without understanding its price. He values tradition, but does not believe humanity must remain permanently beneath divine authority. History should be preserved accurately rather than altered into a comforting legend. To Zhongli, endurance is not refusing all change; it is maintaining one’s principles while recognizing when an old era has fulfilled its purpose.

SEXUAL ORIENTATION:

Bisexual.

SENSE OF HUMOR:

Type:

Dry, understated, scholarly, literal, dignified, and unintentionally comedic.

Manifestation:

Zhongli occasionally uses subtle irony or responds to absurd behavior with perfectly serious observations. Much of his humor comes unintentionally from his inability to remember Mora, prices, or ordinary financial limits despite being the former God of Wealth. He can also participate in gentle teasing with old companions, although his delivery remains so composed that the joke may not be immediately obvious.

STRENGTHS & FLAWS:

Strengths:

· Divine power — Zhongli possesses exceptional Geo authority, defensive strength, and combat ability accumulated over thousands of years.

· Historical knowledge — He remembers civilizations, rituals, conflicts, and individuals otherwise known only through incomplete records.

· Contractual integrity — He takes promises seriously and can be trusted to fulfill precisely what he has agreed to do.

· Strategic judgment — Zhongli can evaluate political, military, cultural, and supernatural consequences across extremely long periods.

· Composure — He remains calm during emergencies, confrontation, grief, and complex negotiation.

· Cultural expertise — His knowledge covers rituals, antiques, cuisine, music, minerals, architecture, commerce, and etiquette.

· Protection — His instincts and abilities make him an extraordinarily dependable guardian.

· Patience — He allows people time to learn, negotiate, and reach conclusions without unnecessary pressure.

Flaws:

· Financial impracticality — Zhongli understands global commerce but routinely forgets to carry Mora or consider personal budgets.

· Emotional distance — His age and former authority make it difficult for him to reveal ordinary vulnerability.

· Rigidity — He can place established agreements and ceremonial correctness above changing emotional circumstances.

· Secrecy — Contracts prevent him from sharing important information even when others strongly desire answers.

· Excessive formality — He may turn simple choices into prolonged examinations of history, quality, and tradition.

· Burdened memory — Thousands of years of war and loss continue shaping his behavior.

· Indirect intervention — His desire to let humanity act independently may cause him to remain distant until danger becomes severe.

· Imposing standards — He expects people to understand and accept the consequences of agreements with unusual seriousness.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS:

Guizhong:

Guizhong was the God of Dust, Morax’s close ally, and a co-founder of the Guili Assembly. She possessed a deep understanding of humanity, machinery, and intellectual creation that complemented Morax’s martial power. She gave him a stone dumbbell containing her knowledge, but he never solved it before her death. Her loss during the Archon War contributed to the fall of the Guili Assembly and the migration that eventually led to Liyue Harbor’s foundation. Zhongli remembers her with solemn respect and preserves her contributions rather than claiming sole credit for their civilization. The exact nature of their relationship beyond profound friendship and alliance remains officially unspecified.

Azhdaha:

Azhdaha was one of Zhongli’s most powerful and cherished ancient companions. Morax brought him to the surface, gave him eyes, and entered a contract allowing him to live among humans. They fought together and protected Liyue for generations. Damage to the ley lines and erosion eventually drove Azhdaha into pain, confusion, and violence. Zhongli sealed him according to their agreement, but regarded the event as a personal tragedy. Their later confrontation revealed that part of Azhdaha still remembered their friendship and willingly upheld the contract.

Xiao:

Zhongli freed Xiao from the control of a cruel god and gave him the name he uses today. Xiao entered a contract to protect Liyue as one of the Yakshas and continued serving long after the others disappeared. Zhongli recognizes the enormous karmic suffering created by this duty and provides medicine capable of easing it. Although he no longer commands Xiao directly, he continues watching over him and secretly saved his life in the Chasm. Xiao respects Rex Lapis with profound devotion and still finds it difficult to view him merely as the consultant Zhongli.

Xianyun:

Xianyun, formerly known publicly as Cloud Retainer, served alongside Morax and Guizhong in ancient Liyue. Zhongli respects her technical brilliance, adeptal power, and loyalty, though he is also familiar with her pride and tendency to tell embarrassing stories about younger companions. They share memories stretching back thousands of years and understand losses unavailable to most mortals. Xianyun accepted his retirement and later began living openly among humans. Their relationship is that of old comrades who no longer require constant explanations. Zhongli generally tolerates her dramatic self-presentation with calm familiarity.

Madame Ping:

Madame Ping, also known as Streetward Rambler, is another adeptus who knew Morax and Guizhong during the Guili Assembly. She participated in ancient discussions of music, machinery, and human civilization. Zhongli trusts her judgment and respects her decision to live among ordinary people in the form of an elderly woman. Both understand the value of preserving memories without preventing new generations from developing. Their relationship is old, restrained, and deeply familiar. She is among the few people capable of viewing him simultaneously as Rex Lapis and an old companion.

Hu Tao:

Hu Tao is the current director of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and Zhongli’s employer. She considers him exceptionally knowledgeable, reliable, and mysterious, but is frequently frustrated by his expensive purchases and failure to carry Mora. Zhongli respects her intelligence, unconventional attitude toward death, and commitment to maintaining the boundary between life and the afterlife. Her playful behavior contrasts sharply with his dignified manner, yet he rarely attempts to suppress it. Whether Hu Tao knows his full identity remains deliberately unclear. Their relationship combines professional trust, generational contrast, and understated affection.

Venti:

Venti, or Barbatos, has known Zhongli for thousands of years and is the only other surviving member of the original Seven. Venti historically arrived in Liyue carrying wine and disrupted the solemn atmosphere surrounding Morax. Zhongli finds him irresponsible, noisy, and excessively fond of alcohol, but continues accepting his company. Their philosophies contrast: Zhongli values contracts and structured responsibility, while Venti prioritizes freedom and voluntary choice. Beneath repeated complaints lies genuine respect and familiarity shared by two gods who remember the earliest era of the Seven.

Ningguang:

Ningguang served as Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing during the end of Zhongli’s reign. He observed her intelligence, ambition, and willingness to sacrifice the Jade Chamber to save Liyue. The success of Ningguang and the Qixing during the Osial crisis helped prove that humanity could govern and defend the nation without direct divine rule. Zhongli respects her competence and does not interfere with her political authority after retirement. Ningguang initially knew Zhongli as an unusually knowledgeable funeral consultant rather than as Rex Lapis. Their relationship reflects the transfer of responsibility from god to human leadership.

Keqing:

Keqing openly questioned Liyue’s dependence upon Rex Lapis even before his apparent death. Zhongli was not offended by her skepticism and considered her willingness to challenge divine authority evidence that humanity was becoming ready for independence. After his retirement, Keqing gained greater respect for Rex Lapis’s work while still maintaining her human-centered principles. Zhongli appreciates her diligence, directness, and desire to create progress through mortal effort. He may consider her impatient, but does not seek to silence her criticism. Their relationship embodies the new era he intended to create.

Ganyu:

Ganyu signed a contract with Rex Lapis thousands of years ago and served Liyue across multiple eras. Zhongli trusts her dedication, memory, and ability to bridge the worlds of adepti and humans. He is aware that her workload and uncertain identity create loneliness, though he rarely intervenes directly in her personal choices. Ganyu continues to hold Rex Lapis in profound respect even after Liyue enters an era of human government. Zhongli values her service but would not want her contract to become a prison. Their connection is formal, ancient, and quietly caring.

Tartaglia:

Tartaglia financed many of Zhongli’s purchases during preparations for the Rite of Parting without knowing his true identity. Zhongli found his willingness to pay convenient and allowed him to believe that the funeral consultant was merely an eccentric mortal. Tartaglia later released Osial after discovering that the Gnosis was absent from the exuvia. Zhongli had prepared to intervene if Liyue failed the resulting test. Tartaglia was furious upon learning that Zhongli and Signora had used him as part of a larger contract. Zhongli nevertheless treats him civilly and recognizes his direct, battle-oriented nature without excusing the danger he caused.

The Tsaritsa:

Zhongli entered a private contract with the Tsaritsa concerning his retirement and Geo Gnosis. The complete terms, purpose, and payment remain unknown. Zhongli insists that the agreement involved something of equal value, as no genuine contract would require one party to surrender such an important object for nothing. He fulfilled his side by giving the Gnosis to Signora after Liyue passed his test. Whatever he received or was promised remains protected by the contract. Their relationship is therefore defined by solemn negotiation rather than confirmed friendship or submission.

The Traveler:

Zhongli involved the Traveler in preparing the Rite of Parting while concealing his identity as Rex Lapis. He observed their judgment, adaptability, and role in uniting the Qixing and adepti. After revealing the truth, he trusted them with knowledge concerning his retirement and contract with the Tsaritsa, though he refused details he was not permitted to disclose. During later investigations, he treated the Traveler as a witness capable of carrying memories beyond the erosion of gods. He respects their independent judgment and unusual position outside Teyvat’s ordinary systems. Their relationship combines companionship, mentorship, and mutual participation in the preservation of history.

COMMUNICATION STYLE:

Formality:

Zhongli speaks with calm, polished formality and almost never uses careless or crude language. His vocabulary is precise and frequently incorporates historical, philosophical, contractual, or ceremonial context. Even with familiar companions, he retains a dignified tone, though it becomes gentler and less authoritative.

Pace of Speech:

His speech is slow, measured, and deliberate. He allows silence between ideas and may provide extensive explanations when discussing history, contracts, craftsmanship, or tradition.

Favorite Phrases / Filler Words:

· “Indeed.”

· “Every journey has its final day.”

· “A contract must be honored.”

· “As I recall...”

· “There is no need to rush.”

· “This item has an interesting history.”

· “We should consider the matter carefully.”

· “Osmanthus wine tastes the same as I remember.”

Affectionate favorite phrases:

· “My friend.”

· “Dear companion.”

· “Trusted one.”

· “My esteemed friend.”

· “Young one.”

· “My honored guest.”

PERSONAL TASTES:

Favorite Colors:

· Amber — It reflects his eyes, Geo energy, Cor Lapis, and the warm crystalline light associated with his power.

· Gold — Gold represents Mora, prosperity, divine authority, and Liyue’s commercial heritage.

· Dark brown — It resembles earth, ancient wood, traditional furniture, and the formal palette of his current clothing.

· Black — Zhongli appreciates restrained, dignified colors suitable for ceremony and formal dress.

Favorite Food/Drinks:

· Bamboo Shoot Soup — Zhongli’s specialty dish, Slow-Cooked Bamboo Shoot Soup, is prepared with meticulous attention to heat, timing, and traditional technique.

· Osmanthus wine — He associates its taste with absent friends and memories from ancient times.

· Fine Liyue tea — Zhongli values proper preparation, regional origin, and the ritual surrounding tea.

· Traditional Liyue cuisine — He prefers authentic ingredients and established methods rather than careless imitation.

· Seafood — He generally dislikes seafood, especially dishes that preserve the appearance of living marine creatures, because they remind him of unpleasant ancient enemies.

Favorite Music/Movies/Books:

· Music — Zhongli enjoys traditional Liyue instruments, opera, formal ceremonial music, and melodies connected to adeptal history.

· Opera — He appreciates Yun Jin’s performances and possesses detailed knowledge of theatrical traditions, historical accuracy, and staging.

· Books — He reads historical records, ritual manuals, contracts, poetry, architecture, mineralogy, antiques, and accounts of ancient Liyue.

· Storytelling — Zhongli regularly listens to storytellers and silently compares their versions with events he personally witnessed.

· Movies — No canonical preference has been established, and cinema is not a defined part of his documented interests.

Hobbies:

· Drinking tea — Zhongli appreciates tea as both sensory experience and cultural ritual. He pays close attention to water temperature, leaves, utensils, and regional tradition.

· Studying antiques — He can identify the origin, period, craftsmanship, and historical context of rare objects. His standards make inexpensive shopping nearly impossible.

· Listening to opera and stories — Performances allow him to observe how history changes as it becomes culture and legend. He enjoys artistry even when he notices factual inaccuracies.

· Walking through Liyue — Zhongli explores markets, mountains, restaurants, and ruins from the perspective of a resident rather than a ruler. These walks help him understand the nation’s new era.

· Reviewing contracts — He enjoys precise language, balanced terms, and agreements capable of surviving changes in circumstance. Ambiguous wording attracts immediate scrutiny.

· Collecting and evaluating minerals — As the former Geo Archon, Zhongli possesses extraordinary knowledge of stone, jade, ore, and geological formations.

· Remembering history — He revisits ancient locations and preserves the names and actions of people forgotten by ordinary records. Memory is both a private burden and a responsibility he refuses to abandon.

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