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I am getting my offerings ready so that she may come home.

I... Xianyun's quest.

Who made her story quest and why the emotional damage gosh darn it! :'D

First off, she's both hilarious and cool. Her eloquent way of presenting herself mixed with her "stage mom in denial" energy is so funny. She almost reminds me of my own dear mother.

I've already seen a lot of mother/mommy jokes about Cloud Retainer, but this quest truly solidified that joke into such a wholesome fact about her. She does act like a mother.

Yes she's quite a prideful and serious character, but she's also so openly caring and supportive to her disciples. Checking up on them to see if they're doing well with their work, always ready to share stories about them, nagging that they don't visit her as often, etc. Lol. It was both hilarious and wholesome to watch.

And then Yuandai's part just... :'D

Children, no matter how young or old they are, do have that fear of disappointing their parents because of the mistakes they make. But it isn't the mistakes that makes a parent sad, it's the fact that their own children even had doubts that they would still love them despite their mistakes.

That is similar to Yuandai's story when she felt too shameful to even go back to Xianyuan, and Xianyun was understandably pissed because of of it, ready to drag her back to Mt. Aocang by the ear for the scariest lecture of her life. Lol

But despite that, Xianyun never blamed her for her choices. Judgmental at first (most especially judging her choice of men lmao), but accepting. I was so emotionally touched when it revealed that Xianyun secretly supported Yuandai throughout the years. It just makes Xianyun's statement about checking up on her disciples much more heartfelt: Yuandai was considered a disciple of hers for her to worry about. Just like what any mother would do for their grown-up children.

And to end this rant.... Xianyun acting almost like a mother figure to traveler as well? That heartbreaking scene of traveler's dream, and then Xianyun comforting them afterwards? Her line that it's her job to worry about the young ones?

Umm, ouch. My heart???? :'D

Like, she hit almost all the boxes for what makes me emotionally attached to a character. I love Xianyun and I hope to see more of her serious, funny, and caring self in the future.

Xianyun as a Cat

The reason wings don't give away her adeptus status is that aswell as a mark on the body, a vision will also physically manifest on their body, while Xianyun's wings are from her being an adeptus most liyue citizens will simply think that her vision gave her wings.

Was doing the lantern rite event, and yes Mountain Shaper that is an exquisite mint plant.

some (very very rough) doodles

gaming and xianyu

they designs are so… uk what i mean 😞

it’s vv rough, i’ll tidy it up and drop it with a cny drawing

OMG GAMING AND XIANYUN ARE SO AWESOME

i wish I could get xianyun but like I NEED nahida and I probably won't get either (considering I'd need to win my 6th 50/50 in a row)

but I got Gaming and he is SO AWESOME I LOVE HIM

Chivalrous Shadow, Shrouded in Cloud

"A new resident in the city, you say? Oh, it's Cloud— I mean, Xianyun. Don't be fooled by her usual manner... She's someone you can truly rely on when the going gets tough. If you ever find yourself in trouble, just tell her — I'm sure she'd be willing to help."

— Madame Ping

◆ Name: Xianyun

◆ Title: Passerine Herald

◆ New Resident in Liyue Harbor

◆ Vision: Anemo

◆ Constellation: Grus Serena

Everyone has something to say about Xianyun: "That tall woman with the updone hair," "that bespectacled artisan," or perhaps "that talkative new neighbor." They all say different things, but together they paint a picture of the impression she leaves — of someone who's witty, chatty, warm-hearted, and easy to get along with.

But that's not how Xianyun sees herself. In her own eyes, she's inarticulate, reserved, and unyieldingly proud. Aside from her mastery of mechanics and knack for making all kinds of little trinkets, it's an entirely different image from how others would describe her.

Some curious individuals, seeing how her mannerisms and bearing set her apart from ordinary folk, are convinced that she's a heroine — so they go around trying to uncover her heroic backstory and whether she goes by any other names.

Ask the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's consultant, and with a wave of his hand, he'd say: "Xianyun? We're not well acquainted, but going by her name, she sounds like a good person."

Ask Madame Ping from Yujing Terrace, and she'd nod and reply: "Xian... Oh, Xianyun? We've crossed paths, yes... She's a good person, you know. Once you've met, you'll find that your days seem to go by much more smoothly."

Ask Ganyu, and she'd nod too: "She is a heroine, but a very discreet one — hence why she's living incognito in Liyue Harbor."

Ask Shenhe, and she'd respond pensively: "Xianyun... Of course, she's a master. Whatever you do, you must not offend her."

As it turns out, such speculations are not wrong. There's far more to Xianyun than meets the eye, but those who know the full story are few indeed. If someone was to address her as "Cloud Retainer"... Well, people would know her instantly, and you'd hear a torrent of praise flow her way: "Who doesn't know Cloud Retainer? Noble, brave, loyal, and wise... A most worthy friend if ever there was one!"

So try asking Xianyun herself then: "Are you a heroine? Surely you're not... an adeptus?"

You catch the new resident just as she's working on her latest invention, her pride and joy — what she calls an "Exquisite Mini Broth Pot." She's too absorbed to take the question seriously, so she simply waves it off as a load of old nonsense and tells you not to bother her while she's busy.

As for what exactly an Exquisite Mini Broth Pot is... No one really knows, other than having been told that it brings out flavors much better than a regular soup pot. Likewise, none would know how profoundly it might impact Liyue Harbor's future gastronomic development. Suffice to say — if Xianyun says it'll be impressive, it'll be impressive alright.

old timers

I'm gona get her, slay girl slay!!!

the crane soars skyward☁️

wishing all xianyun wanters to be xianyun havers!

SHE'S TAKING MY HUSBAND!

Child Y/n and Child Xiao: *Hanging out playing with each other. Morax and the other adepti are watching over them.*

Cloud retainer: *Looking at the two playing before focusing her attention on Xiao* I should probably take him for his lessons.

Morax: *Sips his drink lot looking up from the table* I wouldn't do that if I were you

Cloud retainer: *Ignores Morax and picks up Xiao* It's time for your lesson Xiao

Child Y/n: *eyes widen and trying to pull Xiao back down* No! Don't take Xiao!

Cloud retainer: *Looks down at Child Y/n trying to calm them down* Now Y/n he needs to do his lesson

Child Y/n: *Starts to scream and looks at Morax absolutely devastated Xiao wasn't playing with them* SHE'S TAKING MY HUSBAND!

Morax: *spits out his tea and starts to chuckle*

Cloud retainer: *Looks at child Y/n surprised and puts Xiao down unsure what to do now* Very well then...

Child Xiao: *Blushes not understanding what's going on as Child Y/n hugs him, then looks behind Y/n to stare at Morax* What's a husband?

Morax: *Walks up to the two kids and ruffles Xiao's hair* I'll tell you later

a/n: This came from the episode of Bluey called Hammerbarn. I swear this was so funny to me.

Do not repost or translate without my explicit permission! Reblogs are welcome!

zhongli please stop cosplaying as a human your adeptus has social anxiety and can't cope

😦

it takes every blade of grass and every flower to make a homeland. [x]

Zhongli introduces Tartaglia to the adepti 🤭

— do not repost

In honour of Xianyun’s release and lantern rite, have these drawings:

Last lantern rite Cloud Retainer referred to food as “edibles” which obviously made me think of a Stoner CR and the storyline then made me come up with the idea to do a whole comic of the Weed Smorking Girlfriends post in which Cloud Retainer, Madame Ping, and Guizhong were all Zhongli’s Weed Smorking Girlfriends? Can’t remember the whole process. Didn’t really get past a rough draft but the draft does exist so I may as well share these with you all lmao

画龙点睛 (speedpaint)

cloud retainer never lets ganyu catch a break

She is just a baby

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Posted on my IG,might as well posted here

Xiao is ok bc his passive skill lets him take 0 plunge damage

Comic spread for Heartstrings, @rollround's banger of a Genshin Impact music zine - thx for having me!!