So. I Found Out Where The Fandom Get Its Delicious Official Art From(i Love Cn Servers For This)

so. i found out where the fandom get its delicious official art from(i love cn servers for this)

here’s some of the official arts i found that i dont think are being circulated about the fandom as much. TIME TO UPDATE YOUR WALLPAPERS GUYS

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this is like one of the rare times i appreciate knowing chinese. the chinese wikis>>> they have so many high quality official arts. and all the fanart is also linked to it. there are some upright ones for phones too

yall dm me if theres a particular chatacter you want i have some more downloaded(but its mostly the guys)

[Repost] The Rite of Partings…

🐳Tartaglia x Lumine🐳

Summary:

On the Eve of Lantern Rite, Childe had finished his dispatch in Liyue. A year has passed, and he can finally go home, yet, a part of him still reminisce his time in Liyue.

Tags: not a reader insert, Lumine is the traveller, chilumi, fluff, edited, reposting

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“Master Childe, all preparations are ready to board, ” Ekerinka said. With a clipboard in hand, she went over the list once again to make sure everything had been packed, sealed and ready to go. 

Childe stood by the lobby of Northland Bank looking at the big four walls. He began to reminisce about the time he had spent working in this place. Liyue is very different compared to Snezhnaya, despite he wasn’t all that keen to be dispatched in Liyue in the first place; there was a sudden sadness of longing in his heart. 

He will miss this place. The place where danger and actions lurk at every corner.

It was fun, and Childe made sure to have all the fun he wants before he departs this city for good. 

“Master Childe?” Ekerinka asked, once more.

“Yes?” Childe replied without looking back at his subordinate. 

"Are there anything else you wish to add to your packing list?” She asked, pen ready in her hand.

Childe gave a hum and shrugged. He didn’t really have much to pack, other than the trophies the won from fights, as well as souvenirs for his siblings. Besides that, there really wasn’t much as Ekerinka insisted otherwise.

“Nothing, I don’t have anything more to bring back,” Childe replied. He turned to leave the building for some fresh air; inhaling the scent of the harbour once more before departing tonight. 

“Are you sure, Master Childe? Others have requested a lot more items to bring back to the Snezhnaya. Although we do have a space limit on the ship, if you don’t have additional cargo, then I will allocate your space quota to the others.” Ekerinka stated.

However, as she finished her sentence, Childe had already opened the door and left. Fresh air filled his lungs as he wandered through the streets. The Harbour looked quite different from usual, as the members of the Qixing were busy making preparations for this year’s Lantern Rite.

Childe had remembered his first Lantern Rite. The atmosphere was certainly festive and he will admit it was nice to see all the lanterns and decorations, however, he didn’t think it fit into his definition of fun.

During his first year, he was busy collecting debt and finishing his work to even participate, which, he told himself there is always going to be next year. Next year he will be able to see what the festival is all about. Now here he is, a year past and he’s leaving on the night of the festival.

He chuckled on that thought. Such a shame.

Maybe he should have bought a kamera to capture the moments, a little something to show the little ones back home. However, Childe shook his head against the idea. It’s never a good idea to buy imported gadgets in Liyue. They mark up the prices way too high than the original price tag. 

Walking along the docks, he watches as people and children make lanterns in all different shapes and sizes. The Moon Craver Lantern was impressive, it stood with grace and strength at the centre, as if he was looking over Liyue.

For a moment, Childe thought he was lost in the atmosphere, only to be broken off when he saw a Snezhnayan ship docked by the port. The small smirk faded. 

He will miss Liyue. He will miss the buzziling and loud merchants of the city. He ought to ask Zhongli to spar, however, everytime Childe went to the funeral parlor, Zhongli was almost never there. It was until the reception told the Harbinger that Zhongli was away, the young man finally gave up. He will admit that it doesn’t feel all too good to leave past grudges unresolved.

He walked along the streets, having heard Paimon in the background talking to food vendors and commissioners from the Qixing, Childe couldn’t help but play a small game of finding the Traveler amongst the busy crowd. This game has became a small habit of his.

Lumine. 

He will miss Lumine. Not soley for her unique skills, but also the adventure she could go on. To cross mountains and oceans of the unknown is sure alluring to the young Harbinger. This brought a rather conflicted feeling in his chest. Should he be loyal to Tsarista having to be blessed by her majesty and as a duty of a Harbinger? Or, should he abandon his post and just travel with Lumine and jump into the dangerous unknown where his heart desires the most?

His heart fluttered for a moment, before shaking his head to clear the conflicted clouded thoughts. He remembers his ultimate goal since he joined the Fatui, to be the strongest person in the whole of Teyvat, even stronger than the Archons themselves. At that thought alone, he made up his mind. 

Thus, he gave the Blonde hair traveler one last look and turned away. Childe was sure they would both meet again. She made a pinky promise to Teucer, and unresolved grudges back in the Golden House need to be resolved, after all.

On the night of departing, Childe looked out to the port from the deck. He already had his coat ready. The sea out back to Snezhnaya will be a frosty one, but he welcomes it. He misses his family, and though, he will leave Liyue, his heart will always think about the exciting things he saw and engaged during his stay. Liyue was nice, but nothing beats having his family bavk in Snezhaya.

The ship’s engine began to rumble and slowly, it floated further and further away from the docks. Ekerina and the other’s from Northlandbank waved their goodbyes at the port.

As the orange lanterns ascended towards the sky one by one, illuminating Liyue was a beautiful yellow gold. It was certainly a sight to behold. Childe wished he had bought a kamera.

As the lanterns floated towards the sky, some followed the sea wind and blew towards the ship, as one lantern came towards Childe, he gently took it and observed the handiwork. Chuckling as the thought of such activity to be cute. He had heard it was customary to write one’s wishes onto the lantern before letting it fly. Growing a little curious, he thought it wouldn’t hurt to take a little peek at this stranger’s wish.

Carefully he turned towards the writing, and read it.

Letting a laugh, Childe shook his head and with care, he pushed the lantern up, letting it float higher and higher into the air. He watched as it joined the rest. 

In a small voice he said, “I hope your wish will comes true, Comrade.”

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“I wish I could share this moments with Aether”

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Author's notes:

This was written, I believe, after the first lantern rite. I first posted this in A03 before I deleted it. (don't ask)

(C) Punishing Eden

Thoughts on the Latest Archon Quest...

Aka why Neuvillette is the best boy, a stan's Essay...

⚠️MAJOR SPOILERS FOR ARCHON QUESTS AND STORY QUESTS⚠️

>>>TDLR at the end

Tags: Rambling, long post, not really an essay, but just want to say a few things, idk will this make sense, I can't write essays this just a word vomit.

Please note that this is just MY opinion. I am not here to slander, theory craft, or be in an argument. I just want to give my two cents and thoughts about this game and the story.

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I have recently got back to Genshin mainly due to Furina. I actually like everything about her, from her colours to her characterisation. The lastest Archon Quest solidifies her as one of my favourite Genshin characters.

Firstly, I want to talk about Fontaine's plotline as a whole, how everything ties up together on the end. Then, why I find Neuvillette such an endearing character through out the arc.

Previously, after going through Sumeru's Archon Quest, which; I find it more enjoyable and better written than Inazuma's arc, I had expressed my concerns regarding the AQ's plotlines in the Hoyo survey.

This concern feels a bit silly to type it out now after the fact, but during that time, at least to me, it felt like a main concern.

The main concern was about the over all theme of AQs: the people vs Archon. I fear that it would be overly used and recycled. That, it might get predictable, and what's the point of me continuing the quest if the story is basically, help people accept the archon, or help the archon accept the people.

In otherwords, if each nation has a unique crisis of their own, I personally would find it more engaging to continue and see.

In general, Fontaine did not disappoint.

Firstly, I want to say, I enjoy watching Tartaglia getting yeeted. Lol.

As for the story, I think the pacing improved, although there are still some areas in the story that I think could be better. For instance the Fotress of Meropide arc, and the Spina arc. But, I think it has improved in terms of linking the events and foreshadowing something bigger for the grand finale at the last act.

Not to mention, the AQ seems to finally address, or acknowledge the anomlies of Teyvat, like the Descenders, Skirk, and a bit about Celestia.

It's not a lot, but enough for me to be satisfy. Because, in the past, these lore bits are just crumbs. And, now it feels like the actual agency/story is moving forward to something.

As for the story itself, I like the concept of the prophecy. For some reason, it reminds me of Noah's Ark with the flooding, punishment, and the flying ship in Meropide.

The prophecy aspect feels unique. Paired it with Furina, the archon who we all perceive as a stereotypical Marie-Antoinette-quese, and dramatic personality, to be incompetent in the time of crisis. I was at the edge of my seat to see how can she solve this problem.

People might say, "Well, the traveller is going to help her, of course!" which brings me to my next point.

For once, the traveller feels powerless. A stark contrast to the usual, "Only the traveller can do this.", or "The traveller is so strong they can bring an end to this.", and I think this makes the stakes higher, more exciting.

Heck, most of the cut scenes show how the casts were the ones who take initiative to solve problems. Like, Clorinde and Wriothesley at Meropide, or Navia saving the traveller when the clockwork meka went haywire.

Overall the story felt like a roller coaster of emotions, packed with tension, mystery, and drama. The last act was just so bittersweet for me.

I love the moments between Focalor and Neuvillette. I think it kind of shows how much connection they both had through out those 400 years.

Also, Focalor is really pretty!!!!??? Like, can this be a skin option?!

In regards to Neuvillette, I am not here to do an expert character analysis, but to kind of just tell you how I interpret Neuvillette's character, and in what aspect did I enjoy him the most in the role of the story.

Do note that I play in the Japanese voice over, so the characterisation and interpretation is different than the English voice over.

What I like the most about Neuvillette might be the fact, how simple his character is. If I were to boil down Neuvillette's core character it would simply be: benevolent.

His character is of a benevolent Hydro Dragon (I don't know can this statement be use to describe to his past self.) Not only to Melsuines, or to other people in general, but I also think it is how he sees the world.

Such as, his relationship with Furina, I actually think he's being very patient with her (Save for the trial, because everyone was desperate at that point). The time when he was ask how he would 'hunt' his 'prey', Neuvillette states he would use the most gentlest way as possible. Visiting Callas's grave after being confronted by Navia. Heck, this guy even goes out of his way to make the small talk just to not let Paimon feel awkward.

Despite how simple his characterisation is, it is also complex in a sense. In his SQ, we get to see how Neuvillette has his own concerns and issues settling in Fontaine. And, it is not soley his benevolence that is causing him the issue, rather, it was the circumstances that happened in the past, and how he interpreted the whole situtation and it's aftermath. I think the SQ did a good job in showing how complex he can get, if given the right conflict and situtation. *cough cough* we will not talk about a certain SQ *cough*

I think the narration for his SQ did a good job in focusing on Neuvillette as a character, and the emotional side of him. I might be a little empathetic, with the cut scene and the information we learned, I was able to connect with Neuvillette emotionally by how well the cut scene wrapped up the story. I felt the melancholy and bittersweetness.

Whereas for Wriothesley's SQ, just to compare, it was interesting to say the least. But, I couldn't connect with him in an emotional level as I did with Neuvillette. And, I think if the Devs could just show a bit more vulnerability of Wriothesley's character (his past is the most interesting part about him.) it would be a better connection with the character, instead of info dumping about his past in the most anti-climatic way.

I actually really enjoy Neuvillette's and Furina's relationship. As I said before, I find Neuvillette being extremely patient with Furina with her antics, despite he sometimes make comments on how she handle things, I still think he holds Furina close (Not in shipping way), after all it was her that gave him a place in Fontaine.

The part where Neuvillette finally meets Focalor, and knowing what was being set in stone; Neuvillette will regain all his original powers to end the crisis, and Focalor getting guillotined to get rid of the heaven principle's influence on Fontaine (I think Focalor is the only one, by far, was able to actually spite Celestia). That scene, I find, moving, and it really shook me, especially when Neuvillette made this expression:

He might not be the most expressive character, but...gosh that expression conveys so much of his emotions.

My interpretations is: I don't think Neuvillette wanted Focalor to sacrifice herself, and felt there could be another way. There are so many things he wanted to say to her, and to even ask her.

But alas, he never got a chance to before Focalor was guillotined.

The more I write about this particular scene, the more questions and new possible interpretation comes to mind:

Why did Neuvillette feel upset when Focalor executed herself? If, essentially, she's a different "person" to Furina. Could this mean, regardless of Focalor and Furina, he still sees them both as one entity?

Who, or what, is he grieving (I interpret him as griefing in the admist of powering up) for? Was he grieving because he felt sympathy for what Furina and Focalor had to do?

To be honest, I don't know, so I can't conclude an opinion. Maybe when he got a second act to his SQ, it could provide more insight for me to have an opinion.

But for now, I believe everything Neuvillette does comes from a good place in his heart even if it doesn't seem like it at the beginning. He could have got his power up and simply reclaim Fontaine and not care about the people, like Apep, but he didn't and chose to fillful Focalor's wishes. Even so, he still worries about Furina's well being after the fact.

After all that has been said of my impression of Neuvillette, I find his benevolence, and his lack of conventional human expression very endearing. I also enjoy how we began to gradually see him become more expressive. I enjoyed his relationship with Furina because they are kinda like a set, in my opinion, like a dynamic duo type of characters.

That being said, I hope the devs can continue with their good work, and I am excited to see what the Teyvat journey ahead would be like.

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TLDR: Teyvat's Fontaine arc is nicely written. It has showcase improvements in regards of the overall story telling of the Archon Quests, such as pacing, flow, and themes. Although, there were a few parts of the story that I feel could have been done better.

It's nice that the story also finally addressed the anomalies of the Teyvat world (as they play a much bigger part), thus giving more information to the lore, and help to bring agency back to the main story.

In my opinion, Neuvillette is a greatly written character, and I enjoy his character throughout the Archon Quests. In my character study/writing perspective, Neuvillette's characteration, I find, is very interesting, and I couldn't wait to see more of his character in the future.

Thank you for reading of you made it this far!

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Ma Boi, Lee looks real good 😭😭😭

Everyone looks so cute❤️❤️❤️

Translation: (Not professional)

[The meeting in the Evening Breeze.]

Chrome [Berry Sky Soufflé]

This Collab with a cafe looks so cuteee. EVEN LEE LOOKS CUTE. Although I'm in love with Liv ;;-;;

But also, something more important. THERE ARE A LOT OF MEALS BASED ON PGR CHARACTERS!!!!!!!

I'll love to be able to try it.... ;;-;;

New Album Out Now!!

Riot of Colour by The Morians

I did a something...... 😅