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@almightyelectro
ALMIGHTYELECTRO - a closed and affiliated rp blog for ei from genshin impact at gnostic hymns. written by eleven/emil.
pinned post graphic by alina ♡
note about my portrayal: my blog will focus primarily on ei, NOT the raiden shogun/puppet. though they share the same playable character, their personalities are different enough that i find it important to make this distinction.
@thecharmonydove asked: [GIANT JENGA] - While not necessarily a Liyue classic, a recent uptick amongst the younger generation has brought this classic game to the port, and with blocks bigger than ever! Will you best your friend, or will all the pieces come crumbling down?
"...Is this truly a game that people enjoy playing...?" Ei couldn't help but stare at the blocks, unsure on how exactly it was 'fun'. The object was to not topple the tower over...that should be simple enough, right?
"Regardless, would you like to play? Here, you can have the first pull." In truth she just wanted to watch and see if he understood the game better than she did-- perhaps even learn a thing or two about her opponent.
✰ LANTERN RITE 2025 ! – reblog & send to earn Peace Talismans.
[XINYUE KIOSK] - Back again, Xinyue Kiosk’s keeping up the competition, offering sweet treats, savory dishes, and even refreshing veggies for all those looking to share a snack.
[TEA TASTING] - Third-Round Knockout is once again bringing the new year on with plenty of new tea options for all those caffeinated connoisseurs that want to branch out. Including, for the first time in quite a while, specialty imports all the way from Natlan!
[DRAGON DANCE] - Uh-oh! It seems like the main crew that would lead the dragon dance are two members short, and need two sets of hands NOW! Grab someone and help keep this dance from falling through.
[KAMERA BOOTH] - Liyue is as scenic as it is busy. Several Kamera’s are set up on the docks, surrounding mountains, and some of the best balconies in the area. Make a memory with someone important to you, or keep the lens' attention for yourself!
[LANTERNS] - Like a sea, lanterns float up and flood the night sky. Meaning often dictated by color, they contain our hopes for the new year. Gather with those most cherished and wish for blessings.
[FIREWORK SHOW] - While noisy, fireworks are an incredible display of beauty and color. Make your mark on the new year with a bang!
[JADE HEARTS] - A popular shape for a popular stone in the land of Geo, these Jade Talismans sold quite well. Now, they’re made as a profession of love and desire to ring the New Year in with the company of another.
[BURNING INCENSE] - Even with all the raucous celebration, it is always important to find a quiet moment and remember those who now belong among the stars.
[TOUR GUIDE] - With as many sights to see as Liyue has, join up with a group of strangers to garner the best sights across the city and countryside!
[GIANT JENGA] - While not necessarily a Liyue classic, a recent uptick amongst the younger generation has brought this classic game to the port, and with blocks bigger than ever! Will you best your friend, or will all the pieces come crumbling down?
[RED ENVELOPES] - Customize your own envelope as a gift to those most cherished. Whether you slip in some mora or a confession of love, even the smallest of envelopes can be life-changing!
[SNAKE PETTING] - As the mascot animal of the year, an exhibit has been set up with several non-venomous and super friendly snakes, if you’re not afraid of these scaly babies.
[JADE MYSTERY] - Shitou is running a special promotion! Guess the correct Noctilucous Jades to find out what it is, just don't gamble all of your mora away...
Even Across the Universe, I Depend on You
One would think that Inazuma has seen enough disaster recently to last them another couple centuries, and yet. News arrives that all feared and no one wanted: the Tatarigami is spreading anew on Yashiori Island, threatening whatever souls still remain there, as well as the neighborhood areas. The wards there had been inspected just recently and were in perfect condition… Could this be the result of foul play? Whatever the case may be, this cannot be investigated by just anyone. The Shogunate is urgently seeking Vision wielders and other individuals with above average resistance to the Tatarigami’s influence to help find out what happened and restore stability.
As Ei was informed of the Tatarigami spreading once again, she could not help but feel...strange. Even as they've called for adventurers willing to take on the take, something this strange could not be overlooked. She makes her way to Yashiori Island in an instant. Long ago she was the cause of this catastrophe...and no matter her intentions, she would solve this.
"...It's much quieter than how I last remember it..." She cares not whether her partner hears her speak or not, busy musing to herself. Electric currents pulse in the air, a sensation that is familiar to both the Shogun and Yashiori Island.
"Are you familiar with the Tatarigami? Typically the wards in place protect the island...but it seems as if something else is amiss this time. Whatever it may be, I'm sure we will manage to solve it...permanently."
@voidrifter
a foreign stroll
w/ @almightyelectro
Yanqing's trek across Teyvat has taken him from Liyue to Inazuma. Admittedly, going on a long boat ride to find himself here hasn't been the easiest thing he's ever done. He's not afraid of the water by any stretch, but on the Luofu, which is a giant ship that sails through the stars, there hasn't been any seas as large as this one.
He had taken in the endless waters that went on for days rather than hours, had listened to the loud laughs of the crew that had taken him in, and had thanked them merrily with mora after he slipped from sea to land once more. The Lieutenant had waved to their disappearing faces, and had stood at the docks until their features had no meaning and their bodies turned into blurbs of colour.
Yanqing doesn't really know where to go from here. He had been taking on some Adventurer's Guild commissions in order to further his budget to buy more swords, and usually, that would be where he would go immediately, but there is the problem that-
Yanqing has no clue where to go.
He leaves the docks and moves through the crowds of people, luggage tucked safely against his side. After asking a few strangers around, he manages to find someone who's willing to take him to the city. Along the way, he fights off a few bandits, and this journey isn't long at all.
Finally, he finds himself in the city. The lieutenant sets his luggage down in an inn after getting some directions from nearby residents, and then, finally, goes to sleep. The next day, Yanqing vows, will be filled with excitement.
So, he does what he usually does when he goes somewhere new. He goes to a blacksmith, and asks for their finest sword to buy.
Problem: Yanqing is lost, again.
The street is crowded with a multitude of different kinds of people - tourists, regular citizens, all crowding up different stalls. Yanqing squeezes his way through, mumbling 'excuse me' heres and 'pardon me!' theres, until he manages to get a breath of fresh air in a side street that isn't that crowded. Here, though, he sees a woman - she's dressed in what seems to be resident's typical style, so she's probably someone who knows her way around. Plus, people aren't crowding around her, so he can just go up and say hi.
Yanqing approaches her with a wave and a smile, jogging over before coming to a halt. "I'm so sorry to bother you, ma'am, but do you happen to know where the nearest blacksmith is?"
@almightyelectro
The streets of Inazuma are busy once again. The sight alone causes her heart to swell with pride— her people are happy, healthy and lively as ever. Damage done is still damage, but Ei cannot help but watch as her nation heals with time: a concept she had been so terrified of not so long ago.
She takes her time on her stroll, wishing everyone a good day as she passed by. While she made an effort to walk amongst her people more often, they continued to stay at a distance. …It was something that couldn’t be helped, she understood as much.
Ei stands off to the side away from the crowd after some time. For centuries she remained in solitude in the plains, needing a rest from it all was natural, wasn’t it?
“…Oh?” Had it not been for the fact that she was alone she would have assumed the boy was talking to…anyone else. Hesitantly she raises her hand to wave. “Do not worry, it is not a bother at all. I…believe there is one further into the city.“ From his appearance she could gather he was a tourist, though from where she couldn’t quite place. Perhaps Liyue…? “If you’re lost I could show you the way.”
She couldn’t ignore the eyes that suddenly fell on the pair as they spoke. ‘Strange…is there something special about this boy?’ why they were staring was a mystery to the Archon— little did she know it was strange to see anyone speak so casually to an Archon, never mind calling her ma’am.
@tempered-chill
I Went to the Family Reunion and All I Got Was Unearthed Trauma
The Wanderer stiffly looked down at the ground, sparing her enough respect to quietly contemplate her words amidst the storm of chaotic emotions warring inside his mind. Part of him wished he could believe her unconditionally, grateful for the attention at long last; the other part knew such fleeting joy would come crashing to the ground as soon as he elaborated on what he had been up to all these years.
Her judgment was too quick, and so her sentiments rang hollow. Her creation had not yet been genuine, and so he couldn't accept it.
Having her so close behind him was making him antsy. He shook his head and chuckled to himself, relaxing his posture. Out of nowhere, a gust of wind rose beneath him, and in a single, effortless leap, he flitted up the face of a cliff. Landing gently, he sat on the cliffside, peering down at the Shogun on the rocky mountain trail.
Her words were rich. He rested his chin in his palm, intent on scrutinizing her expressions. "So, if I'm getting this right... You sealed me away to, what? Sleep forever, only to be found by chance by some humans? To be pawned off to your followers, to become their problem instead? That's your idea of 'more?'"
More than godhood, more than glory? Again, his tone was light, even playful, but the words he spoke carried a bite to them that revealed the cracks beginning to show.
(...Back then, he thought, maybe, she had placed him there to learn how to live properly. Maybe, after some unspecified point in time, she would come to retrieve him... But that never happened.)
"Destroying me would have been a lot less trouble for everyone, you know." Her included, though she did not yet know it.
His accusations (there is no other word for them, no matter which way he frames them,) cut deep, opening a wound she had long forgotten about. Like this...she felt so small, something she had not felt in so long. Yet...she deserved this, to take all his words like arrows.
"...No...! That's not it..." She tries to calm herself-- she was hardly upset for her own sake, but rather for his. "I didn't...I wanted you to be found, to live a life without burden...one where your emotions would not spell your doom."
"I...had been advised to destroy you, yet...I couldn't bring myself to do it. I wanted you to live...a life without the shackles of being a puppet. No matter my original purpose I wanted you to survive, to be found and taken in. I know my actions were not perfect, but please...understand that the reason you were made would not have given you a good life."
I Went to the Family Reunion and All I Got Was Unearthed Trauma
This little scenario had deviated from many of the Wanderer's imagined ones for one simple reason: he was very confused at why the almighty Shogun seemed so upset. She couldn't possibly regret the fate her abandonment had caused him, could she?
Then why did it sound like she was pleading?
How unbecoming of a god. He scowled, wondering where these emotions of hers were when he was busying himself with slaughtering her people.
"I don't need an explanation, you know. What's done is done." Her actions, buried in the dust of the distant past--yet still so fresh in his mind--had already told the puppet everything he needed to know.
Still, something inside him resisted, and he found himself coming to a stop.
He sighed.
The Wanderer lifted the brim of his hat, still with his back to her. He glanced around at the scenery as if focusing more on planning a route ahead than on this conversation. He could not afford to appear invested in what she had to say.
After this deliberation, he asked regardless, "But, it sounds like something's got you concerned, God of Electro. If I may be so bold to ask, what, exactly, do you think I've 'become?'"
He didn't make eye contact.
She stops in her tracks, those few words telling her all she needed to know. There was no room in her hear to blame him, nor to continue her begging. What a fool she's made out of herself-- but there was no one to point the finger at but herself. It's exactly as he said: what's done is done.
So when he comes to a stop she cannot help the surprised look that once again overtakes her expression. She's silently thankful that he doesn't turn around to face her...though there's not much point in saving face. Not anymore.
His question leaves her speechless for a moment too long. It was perfectly reasonable for him to inquire-- but what did she mean? It's as if the word fell from her lips without much of a thought.
"...You've become your own person, have you not? At least...that is partially the fate I had hoped for you, all those years ago."
He was nothing more than a puppet, and yet standing before her like this...he reminded her so much of a human.
"I had created you with a purpose...but as you were then, I couldn't allow you to take up that role. I owed you more than that."
[ continued from here ! ]
@originsrebirth
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Ei watched closely as the other had her first taste, looking almost proud when she got the reaction she had been hoping for.
"Yes, isn't it? I could hardly believe it when I tried it for myself earlier. I take it then you're also a fan of sweets?"
"Ah, where are my manners... My name is Raiden Ei, though you may simply refer to me as Ei. And what is your name?"
[ continued from here ! ]
@romaritimes
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Ei nods when he asks for a moment, watching patiently (and wordlessly) as he gets to work. Eventually she finds herself joining him, slowly sitting down onto the sand. It's...warm, and it seems to stick to her clothes too-- perhaps that was why most people here were dressed much differently. Less layers...but wouldn't it just get stuck to their skin?
Hm...there was much she didn't know, it seemed...
She's soon pulled from her thoughts as he displays the finished product. "Oh! It's wonderful, thank you very much for helping me." Ei smiles, charmed by something so simple. Hopefully Miko would like it.
"...What reason is there to apologize? It can't be helped. I think you did a good job...much better than I could have done on my own."
"Is there anything I can do to repay you?"
❛ To be honest, I'm not really sure. When I tried to ask the seller what they were, they just kept asking me if I wanted some more? Which obviously I said yes to-- these things are so good! ❜
Don't mind Caelus as he goes ahead and shoves a few more bites into his mouth. So what if this is his... fourth one... He's a growing ( boy? ) man!! He's gots ta eat plenty to get stronger!
❛ I can take you to the booth I got it from later if you want some more yourself--- if they're still set up ------ if you're interested. ❜
Some more...how strange. She tilts her head, mouth full with the delicious treat. It was too addictive to put it down, though she waited to swallow before responding.
"How could one deny 'some more' of these when they're so delicious?"
The invitation to get more definitely catches her attention. Ei finishes the s'more in her hand, making an attempt to eat it in a much more refined manner...if one could even eat such a sticky snack with grace.
"...Yes, I'm quite interested, actually. I wonder, they must make them fresh, yes? Perhaps I could see what they're made out of so I may have them made back home..."
The sun sinks against the evening tide, painting languid waves in its hues. Miko watches it, though her mind is elsewhere, fingers dancing idly in the violet tresses of her Archon's hair.
"All of these years we have had to celebrate your birth," she breaks their silence at long last, "and this is the first in some long while that we have spent away from Inazuma."
That we have spent together at all, though it is senseless to state such an obvious fact.
Kitsune peers downward then, at the woman resting in her lap, and shakes her head in faux disapproval. Jewelry jingles at her ears, soft and merry, and her lips twitch with a smile.
"Dare I say, we should get away more often."
How is she meant to admire such a sight when the kitsune stands before her?
Her eyes remain closed, leaning into her touch with a smile. There are many uncertainties in this world...but there is one thing she is certain of: this is the closest thing to the heavens she's wanting to experience.
"...I'll consider it," the 'for you' is left unsaid...she would without a doubt get laughed at by the fox. "It is nice to just relax...just the two of us."
She leans up ever so slightly, her hand pressed against Miko's cheek.
"So long as it's with you...I will happily go wherever you please, Miko."
I Went to the Family Reunion and All I Got Was Unearthed Trauma
This was an interesting challenge, considering recent events in his life. The various arguments he had with her in his head would fail to manifest, requiring far more context than the god in front of him would have. It made perfect sense her reaction was merely mild surprise; he expected this. Still, the Wanderer found himself reflexively twitching at her response.
Tch. He gritted his teeth.
Just "the puppet" to her, huh? Always and forever, across space and time. Tipping his hat down to hide his sad smile, he glanced aside and said, "Guilty as charged."
He knew his casual, detached facade wouldn't be able to last long. As always, his emotions were bound to get in the way.
"But, i'm just a wanderer," he continued, ignoring her question. "That's generally what happens when one has nowhere to be."
He turned on one foot, as if preparing to head on without her. Maybe if he continued being avoidant, he wouldn't have to bring anything up at all. He had a name, of course--but would it even be worthwhile to tell her?
He hoped his passive aggression and unwillingness to make eye contact communicated his intentions. Stiffly, he resumed following the path, picking up the pace across uneven rocks and narrowing cliffsides, apparently unbothered by the treacherous terrain. He was seeking distance, pretending the shock he displayed moments ago didn't matter.
Is this what he truly wanted, though?
'Guilty...?' She had no idea what he would be guilty of. Once more her expression shifts, looking more perplexed than anything. He does, however, pull a momentary pained look from the archon once he finishes speaking. 'I see... so that's...'
Her lips part, left hanging open as if she was planning on saying something...and yet nothing comes out. The words that sit on her tongue are foreign-- she isn't even sure if speaking them will do more harm than good at this stage.
But as he turns to continue his path alone once more she is once more willed to speak up.
"Please...don't go." She walks behind him, though much slower. "There is nothing in this world that you owe me, I know this...but if you would allow me to explain my actions...that's all I'll ask of you."
"I would understand if you wanted to pretend as if this meeting never happened...but I can't. I know that I won't be able to now that I've seen what you've become."
There's an attempt to steady her voice, act as the Archon of Inazuma...but her tone wavers. In the end she is simply Raiden Ei, brought face to face with the consequences of her actions.
I Went to the Family Reunion and All I Got Was Unearthed Trauma
A large mountain found at the edge of the island seems to have some kind of cathedral at the top. This presents a very clear opportunity for those more physically inclined. Steep as it may be, the face of the mountain looks perfect for a climb, but it’s dangerous to go alone. Grab a friend and see if you can make it to the top.
'It's been quite some time since I've last done this...' The mountain's trail almost seemed never ending, continuously moving up towards the heavens. It reminded her of the Grand Narukami Shrine, though when she had asked the shrine maiden to join her she was swiftly given an excuse.
While a moment to herself was always appreciated, nowadays Ei made an attempt to spend less of her time holed up with her own thoughts. At the very least this walk would offer her a breath of fresh air and a much needed change of scenery.
It's when she finds herself about halfway to the top that she notices someone else is hiking the trail, moving at a much slower pace than herself. She...had never been the most social of the twins, preferring to remain in the shadows or following her sister's lead...but the time she spent with the traveler, finally taking the time to walk amongst her people and learn of them-- it was a time she thinks of fondly, hoping to one day be able to make such connections all on her own.
"Excuse me," she calls out softly, a hand raised to offer him a small wave, "would you like to continue the trail together?"
@everlastingeccentric
There was something up on the mountaintop that guests here seemed interested in, but the Wanderer was taking his time with his ascent. Sure, he could fly and trivialize the whole thing, but why would he forsake the journey just to spoil the destination? The scenery on the cliffside, dotted with crag and greenery alike, offered a different experience than the impersonal aerial view.
For all his complaints about drifting aimlessly, nature itself was never a downside. Maybe he'd find the perfect spot, sit for a while, observe some climbers having trouble below, mock them a little...the usual. The indigo-haired youth looked out at the clear sky from under his hat, taking in a deliberate, deep breath, just to taste the fresh air.
He heard someone approaching, but he paid it no mind.
Then, he heard a voice.
That voice.
A voice he had only heard a select few times before, unfathomably distant in his memories, and yet unmistakable all the same.
Her voice.
The Wanderer turned around on instinct, surprised into eye contact, revealing a face that resembled her own. He was suddenly conscious of the back of his neck, an indescribable, uncomfortable feeling welling up inside him.
He had ran this scenario in his head a million times now. He had always told himself he would leave this hypothetical encounter up to fate, as seeking audience from her directly would look desperate. She would turn him down anyway, just like before. Especially so now, considering what he'd done.
Such questions as "What would she even remember about me, anyway?" ceased to matter regardless. In this important, destined moment, the mechanical puppet had all thoughts leave him. The time to prepare had vanished before he even knew he should have been preparing.
To Her Excellency, the peculiar stranger was standing completely still, paralyzed by her friendly gesture, hiding neither his shocked expression nor the golden feather on his person. The wind gently ruffled his outfit, as if trying to nudge him out of it.
Had she asked him a question? He never actually registered it.
His reaction is…certainly not what she had expected. She wears a concerned expression as he just freezes in place, extending a hand towards him.
“I— did I say something wrong?”
Before recently she rarely thought of the consequences of her actions or words, but now…she couldn’t help but worry, especially when his reaction seemed quite strong.
Perhaps it was the heat? Or perhaps he was from Inazuma as well, shocked to see the Shogun walking so casually amongst mortals. Whatever it was she certainly must have done something—
And then she spots it. Hung (proudly) under his vision is a golden feather, one she would recognize anywhere.
“…You’re…”
A pause, followed by a second realization— she never gave him a name all those centuries ago. Something she saw as a mercy (for him? for herself?) once upon a time now left her speechless, hand lowering to her side once more.
“You’re the puppet I created… I never expected to find you again, especially not here.”
“Tell me— what do you call yourself?”
@aesthetecomplex asked: [fishies] "would you like to join me? it's peaceful here," kaveh offers, nodding toward the empty spot beside him. and just as quickly, his attention returns to the project at hand. the graphite tip of his pencil dances across the sketchbook's page, with each stroke capturing everything from the sinuous movements of the fish, to the intricate patterns of their scales. "it's moments like these that remind me of the interconnectedness of all things," he muses aloud. "i've always thought that art allows us to glimpse the complexities of our world and reflect on the meaning of our place within it."
Her eyes widen as she’s suddenly called upon, turning to face the man who offers her a seat with a smile.
“Yes, that sounds nice…a moment of peace would do me good.”
She takes a seat next to him, watching the fish swim. Their scales shine under the bright rays of the sun, rainbows dancing within the water’s surface. Her eyes eventually drift to his page. It was beautiful— it was clear he was a talented artist of sorts.
“…I haven’t thought of it like that before,” it wasn’t as if Ei didn’t have an appreciation for art before, but…this perspective was much more than she had ever considered, “what does this tell you?” She gestures to the pond. “Most would see fish and nothing more.”
Maintaining a neutral expression, her eyebrow does twitch at the response to her words-- a warrior's spirit, the woman certainly did hold. It mirrored her own, albeit in a slightly different way... The familiarity was quite strange, and as she shifted her stance to prepare for her approach, Acheron felt as if she were staring into her own eyes. This woman was a stranger though, no?
She paced in a circle around her opponent, her foot shifting outwards towards Ei before she launched into action, swinging the 'blade' down in an attempt to strike her.
"This is where it ends!"
Only to miss, the noodle slamming into the sand hard enough to bend it at an awkward angle-- the foam had torn, and it hung at a rather pitiful angle... The poor creation had been properly mangled, and Acheron gave it a wistful stare as she surveyed the damage.
"Oh... these... aren't very durable, are they?"
@almightyelectro
As Acheron moves, circling her no differently than a bird of prey, Ei doesn’t move a muscle. There’s no need, not when she can feel the way her opponent surveys her. It…is reminiscent of something, or perhaps someone.
“Now, you shall perish!”
Their voices join together in perfect harmony. Ei moves like lightning, dodging Acheron’s swing as she counters with her own. Foam lightly taps at Acheron’s arm, signalling her victory.
“…Oh.” Yes, just as she said, these ‘pool noodles’ were not made for such intense combat. The remains of Acheron’s ‘weapon’ were unsuitable to go for another round. “No, they certainly aren’t. You wouldn’t be against a true spar in that case, would you?”
“Something about the way you fight…it feels so familiar.”
POV: Your moms get called into school because you tackled a kid after losing a TCG match and get your ass grounded
(bonus: Nurse Sigewinne ran out of skin colored bandages)
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I wanted an excuse to draw them in different clothes, their in-game costumes give me a migraine. Outfits are based on a promotional poster from the official Genshin's Korean account
I Went to the Family Reunion and All I Got Was Unearthed Trauma
A large mountain found at the edge of the island seems to have some kind of cathedral at the top. This presents a very clear opportunity for those more physically inclined. Steep as it may be, the face of the mountain looks perfect for a climb, but it’s dangerous to go alone. Grab a friend and see if you can make it to the top.
'It's been quite some time since I've last done this...' The mountain's trail almost seemed never ending, continuously moving up towards the heavens. It reminded her of the Grand Narukami Shrine, though when she had asked the shrine maiden to join her she was swiftly given an excuse.
While a moment to herself was always appreciated, nowadays Ei made an attempt to spend less of her time holed up with her own thoughts. At the very least this walk would offer her a breath of fresh air and a much needed change of scenery.
It's when she finds herself about halfway to the top that she notices someone else is hiking the trail, moving at a much slower pace than herself. She...had never been the most social of the twins, preferring to remain in the shadows or following her sister's lead...but the time she spent with the traveler, finally taking the time to walk amongst her people and learn of them-- it was a time she thinks of fondly, hoping to one day be able to make such connections all on her own.
"Excuse me," she calls out softly, a hand raised to offer him a small wave, "would you like to continue the trail together?"
@everlastingeccentric
