Diluc Ragnvindr

appearance

Diluc has porcelain skin with a slim, athletic build, crimson red eyes, and scarlet hair that he always wears in a messy ponytail that extends to the middle of his back. He wears a black coat that is adorned with gold trim and tassels, ending with ebony fur trim, and wears black pants that are adorned with chains on his right thigh, while his Vision is set on his left thigh. Diluc also wears gloves, which are black on top, while the bottom is dyed red.

personality

Kaeya calls Diluc an "antihero with attitude problems." Diluc was once a confident and passionate young man, dedicated to his work with the Knights of Favonius. But after his father's untimely death, Diluc became distant and bitter. He doesn't like to waste time on idle chatter and gets impatient easily. Diluc has a particular resentment towards the Knights of Favonius, whom he calls "inefficient" and despises at every turn. This grudge stems from Inspector Eroch's way of dealing with his father's death, and Diluc has not lessened his grudge even after Eroch has been fired from the Knights as a traitor. Despite his complicated emotions toward the Knights, Diluc believes that both Lisa and Jean are some of his best members. He still respects them for all the work they do for people. He has bitter words but is kind and considerate in nature. Diluc doesn't like alcohol, he claims he doesn't like the taste of it and prefers grape juice. However, this does not seem to be well known to many, probably as a result of him being the current owner of Mondstadt's largest wine producer. He is even surprised when he learns that Diona also hates alcohol, having initially believed that he was the only bartender in Mondstadt who didn't like alcohol. And since he tends to part with his possessions, he sold his father's private residence.

As a city of odes and wine, Mondstadt's wine business is known throughout Teyvat. Diluc is the owner of Vineyard of the Dawn and controls more than half of the wine business in Mondstadt. This means that you also have control over the flow of information, rumors and money. In a way, Diluc is the uncrowned king of Mondstadt.

The air in Mondstadt is always filled with the smell of wine. If one were to follow that scent, it would lead them to Diluc's Dawn Vineyard. Under the name of the vineyard, proudly inscribed on a wooden plaque, there is a sign that reads: "Don't forget your roots." Most believe it means that the wines remain true to their original flavor. For their part, the more pragmatic Knights are reminded of the long history of mutual support between the vineyard and the city. Occasionally, parties are held there, during which there are always enthusiastic parents who wish for the young, single Master of the Vineyard to be their son-in-law, introducing him to their eager daughters. Comments from others usually come in the form of mockery: "Thanks to The Seven, Mr. Diluc is married to the vineyard and is dedicated to making our stomachs happy." No matter who or what comes along, his responses are always impeccable. Diluc is an extraordinary gentleman who never leaves any loose ends.

Diluc always avoids talking about the past. "I wish Diluc was still a member of the Knights." The older gentlemen still speak of it with some degree of regret. It was something that happened a long time ago. Diluc's father was Mr. Crepus, the former owner of the Dawn Vineyard. Young Diluc lived up to his father's expectations and passed the knightly trials, becoming a member of the esteemed Knights of Favonius thanks to the training and discipline he received as a son of the Ragnvindr family. Diluc was also promoted to the rank of Cavalry Captain in a relatively short period of time. Little by little, the inhabitants of Mondstadt got to know the passionate young Captain through countless missions and patrols. Whatever his missions required of him, he always maintained his composure and passion. Whatever the challenge, his sword always carried him forward. The praise he received from his comrades and citizens encouraged him. But the greatest praise of all was: "Good job. I'm proud of you, son." His father's words fueled the fire within his heart and served as his greatest motivation. This faith burned strong and bright within him. That was Diluc back then.

"A man's life can change in a matter of seconds," Crepus told Diluc on the fateful day that proved to be the end of Diluc's path as a Knight. That day, a horrible monster attacked the caravan that he and his father were escorting. However, the young Cavalry Captain had no time to call for reinforcements. The monster was stronger than any enemy he had ever faced, so Diluc was between a rock and a hard place. The outcome of this battle was beyond what Diluc could have foreseen. Crepus, who had been denied entry to the Knights and was disfavored by the gods, defeated the monster with a previously unknown evil power that eventually consumed him. Crepus died shortly after in his son's arms. With a heavy heart, Diluc returned to the Knights' headquarters, where the commander ordered him to do the unthinkable: hide the truth. He was told that in his public statements he should say that what happened was an unfortunate accident in order to maintain the reputation of the Knights of Favonius. Diluc was so outraged by this request that he didn't think it was worth trying to argue. Crepus once said that the world would never turn its back on a loyal man. However, the Knights of Favonius trampled on his faith as if it was nothing important. So, he couldn't help but wonder: what was his father's concept of "loyalty" in his last moments of life? Diluc resigned from the Knights and left everything behind, including his Vision. He swore to avenge his father and discover the source of the evil power that caused his death.

After resigning from the Knights and renouncing the Vision, Diluc entrusted the management of the Dawn Vineyard to the house's head maid and left Mondstadt. On his journey through the Seven Nations, he found clues to the secret he vowed to uncover. Everything pointed to a monstrous and gigantic organization: the Fatui. The Fatui secretly made false Visions and called them "Deceptions." Deceptions could amplify the power of their bearer, but they also had the risk of backfiring. That was what caused the death of Crepus, his father. Did your father obtain such a sacrilegious object to do good? Diluc never knew. However, he refused to back down before he knew the whole truth. Like an eagle soaring through the wilderness, he set out on his quest for the truth. Determination burned like fire in his heart. No unfathomable mystery or endless battle could divert him from his path. Thus, what did not kill him made him stronger. However, he encountered The Eleven, the Fatui's greatest force, when he drew too much attention after razing numerous of their strongholds. Luckily, he was saved from the brink of death by a northern "spotter" who was part of a vast underground information network. He claimed that he had been observing Diluc for a while, and that he agreed with his methods. After this close encounter with death, Diluc reflected on himself and his actions, which were the cause of his anger accumulated over the years. After much thought, he decided to join this information network. Just like when he first joined the Knights, Diluc was fully committed to the job and steadily rose to the top of the information network thanks to his talents and skills.

There were quite a few who willingly gave up their reputation, status, and even name to join the network. Could he restore the faith he once held on to by working with them? That faith that had been nearly destroyed after his father's death?

The bodies of the monsters that had plagued Mondstadt for an eternity now lay dead in the wasteland... Mondstadt's most wanted thieves suddenly appeared bound and gagged, hanging by their feet in the statue plaza... All of the Knights of Favonius were sent to once and for all confront the Wizard of the Abyss behind countless crimes in the city, only to discover that he had long since been wiped out... With the help of wine-fueled conversations, news of the mysterious guardian spread quickly, and he eventually became known as the "Dark Hero." In public, Diluc seemed to despise this hero. His face twisted in disgust whenever his name was mentioned. Elzer of the Mondstadt Wine Producers Guild was one of the few who knew, and once asked Diluc: Is his disapproval of the Dark Hero just a facade, intended to make the Knights lose track of him and thus protect his anonymity? But Diluc simply frowned once more and replied curtly, "It's a stupid name."

Sunrise Vineyard Cider Diluc may have the entire wine industry in the palm of his hand, but he himself does not like wine. At Diluc's request, the Sunrise Vineyard began producing a number of non-alcoholic beverages, a move that was well received by the people of Mondstadt who were unable to drink but wanted to participate in the drinking culture. One such non-alcoholic beverage is Mondstadt apple cider, whose success is on par with dandelion wine in terms of monthly sales volume. Some people think that Diluc has very high standards when it comes to drinks, and that he is never seen with a mediocre quality one of those that are available to the public. Others think that drinking wine should remind him of his father, and that is why he does not touch it. When asked about his drinking habits, he says that alcohol clouds his thinking, and that consuming it would affect his daily work. But what people don't understand is: What kind of daily work does a vineyard owner do if he can't touch a drop of alcohol?

vision

Vision Crepus had two regrets in life: the first was never becoming a knight, and the second was never receiving a Vision. For this reason, the moment Diluc received his Vision, he took it as an acknowledgement from the gods of the ambition shared by him and his father. It could finally fill him with pride. Only a few years later, his father died on a dark and gloomy day. The hopes and dreams that burned bright in Diluc's Vision were extinguished in the torrential rain that fell that night. No matter how upright and good-hearted a person is, death can come without warning. Is this where this story of justice ends? Just like that? It seemed that his Vision and his status as a knight were equally ineffective in protecting the things he treasured most. So he decided to get rid of both. Recognizing his own powerlessness, his Vision became a burden, not unlike a Delusion. Empty titles did not interest him. What he sought was an unbreakable resolve, like a flame that burns everything. Only a firm resolve allows the seeker of truth to move forward, and only burning flames can overcome the ice that freezes the hand of justice. The day Diluc returned to Mondstadt, he resumed his Vision. The events of his years away had shaken him out of his childish immaturity and shaped him into a hero ready to take up his father’s will once more. Every night, from the shadows, he fought for Mondstadt. He did not discuss the past, but he did not deny it either. For those who have lost everything, perhaps a Vision is a beacon of light given by the gods to help them find their way forward. But for those with conviction, a Vision is simply an extension of their strength, a means to channel their will, a tribute to the experiences that have shaped them, and a testament to the story of their life thus far.