Diluc

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Species Human Sex Male Birthday April 30th Constellation Noctua (Owl) Home region Mondstadt Affiliation Vineyard of the Dawn Ragnvindr Clan

Profile

As the richest man in Mondstadt, Diluc always shows his most exquisite side. However, his true nature is that of a warrior with great determination. He protects Mondstadt with all his might at all times.

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.

History

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.

Story 1

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.

Story 2

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.

story 3

"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.

story 4

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 desert, 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 many 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.

story 5

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? "Don't forget your roots." The background of this motto is very controversial, but for Diluc it has a simple and clear meaning. "Evil cannot go unpunished. Never settle for mediocrity. The real dawn has not yet arrived." Diluc's solitary journey lasted three years. Four years later, Diluc had returned to Mondstadt and taken over as head of the family winery, now a young adult. In the space of these four years, Eroch had been expelled from the Knights of Favonius after being proven to be a traitor, while Grandmaster Varka had left on an expedition, leaving Master Jean to take over as Grandmaster Quartermaster. The return of the master of Dawnvine should have been a momentous event for Mondstadt, but it strangely went completely unnoticed. The reason? The citizens of Mondstadt were too busy pondering the mysterious case of an unknown "Protector of Mondstadt." All that was known about the anonymous guardian was that he left a burning smell behind him, and that a flash of red flame revealed his silhouette for a moment in the darkness of the night, before disappearing in an instant.

story 6

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 (Pyro)

Crepus had two regrets in life: the first was never becoming a knight, and the second was never receiving a Vision. For this reason, when 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.

Description (1/??)

The Archons are divine beings who safeguard the human world with great control over elemental energy and whose lifespan is much longer than that of mortals. It is even speculated that they are directly eternal but can die in battle. Most of the gods of Teyvat are indebted to Celestia, although several gods have shown suspicion or even resentment towards the celestial citadel. Before the War of the Archons, many gods roamed the continent of Teyvat. For unknown reasons, seven divine seats opened on Celestia, causing the continent to descend into a long series of conflicts that ended 2,000 years ago. Over the course of the war, most of the gods were killed or sealed away until only seven victors remained; Each of them became the Archon of their respective element and went on to rule one of the seven nations, using his powers to transform their terrain and govern the land according to his ideals.

Description (2/3)

Very little is currently known about the origins of the gods. As Andrius and Barbatos demonstrate, gods can be raised from a lower existence and given powers by another god. The origins of Morax, Baal, and Beelzebul are a mystery, and they are now known as gods from the beginning of their stories. In the past, gods were expected to feel love for humanity and use their powers as gods to guide and protect it; Andrius, who had a low opinion of human society, was seen as an oddity. However, after The Seven was established and its original members passed away, the new archons no longer held the duty of guiding humanity. Gods cannot be completely destroyed: even though a god's physical form is destroyed, their consciousness worn away, and they are considered "dead", their emotions and power remain effective. Havria's relics retained their special properties thousands of years after her death, and were eventually cast into the ocean by Zhongli so that humanity would not seek the power of a long-dead deity. Gods who place their power on earth, such as Andrius and Marchosius, can be considered "dead" but can continue to manifest in the world afterwards, though it is currently unclear how this works.

Description (3/3)

Upon death, a god's power flows out of their body and into the surroundings. The consequences of a god's death vary greatly, so it is currently unclear what determines the outcome. Andrius was able to control the flow of power and use it to benefit the land when he willingly chose death. The power released upon Havria's death salinized her followers and Sal Terrae was sealed off afterwards, but the region as a whole has shown no negative effects upon her death. Meanwhile, a god's hatred will have negative effects on the surrounding environment and the people residing there; for example, the Tatarigami of Yashiori Island afflicted the island's inhabitants with mysterious illnesses and drove others to madness. The Seven have devised various ways to counteract these effects, such as the Yakshas in Liyue, who fight against the power of the ancient gods, and the wards around Inazuma used to suppress the power of Tatarigami and Kanna Kapatcir.

Ancient history

According to current knowledge, most, if not all, gods emerged after the creation of the Human World and have the power of the Human World, so they are incompatible with the powers of the Light World and the Void World under normal circumstances. Elemental Dragons have power equivalent to that of a god.

War of the Archons

The Archon War was a long-running conflict between gods for supremacy that began several thousand years ago and ended two thousand years ago. It is unclear how long ago the war began or why it did so; however, before then, the gods were able to coexist peacefully. The Guili Congregation, established by Guizhong and Morax on the Guili Plain in the distant past, was a civilization destroyed during the chaos of the Archon War, scattering its people across Liyue. 3,700 years ago, and an unknown time after the fall of the Guili Congregation, Morax gathered his people, led them south of the Tianheng Mountains, and established Liyue Harbor. Some time later, Havria was killed by her own people for being weak, and the survivors of Sal Terrae were scattered across Liyue. Osial and Chi were subdued by Morax, along with countless other gods. 2,600 years ago, in the midst of the Archon War, the God of Blizzards Andrius faced off against the God of Storms, Decarabian. In their bitter standoff, Barbatos challenged Decarabian for the freedom of the Decarabian people and emerged victorious. Following Decarabian's death, Barbatos became the new Archon of Anemo, while Andrius decided he was unfit for the office and chose to pass on, using his winds to nourish the new Mondstadt that Barbatos created.

War of the Archons 2

(Beelzebul) emerged victorious, with Makoto assuming the position of Electro Archon and his sister sharing many of his duties while acting as his kagemusha. Some 2,000 years ago, the Archon War came to an end when the seventh and final victor claimed his place. These victors were henceforth known as the Seven Archons. The gods who refused to live under their rule fled to the islands of the Dark Sea, regions beyond the control of the Seven, where they became evil gods. Of the seven victors of the Archon War, only two remain at the start of the game's story: Barbatos and Morax. Although Ei was present during the Archon War, she did not assume the position of Archon Electro until her twin sister Makoto perished during the cataclysm 500 years ago. Most of the current members of The Seven replaced the original founders of the seven nations of Teyvat, with Archon Dendro being the most recent of them at 500 years old.

Present

Among the Seven, each Archon is associated with and revered by one of the seven nations of Teyvat. The nation's elemental environment is based on its Archon's element. An Archon's power is directly tied to their level of control over their nation. As a result, Venti - who travels as a bard and refuses to directly control the people of Mondstadt - is, by his own admission, extremely weak by Archon standards, while the Tsarina is extremely powerful. Humans who have been recognized by the gods will be granted a Vision, an Eye of God, which allows them to manipulate elemental energy. The bearers of Visions are known as "Primordial Archons" and are also given the privilege of becoming gods. An Archon's role in relation to Visions is unclear at present; this is by design, as there are restrictions on what Archons can say about the distribution of Visions. Since Electro Archon Ei issued the Vision Capture Decree a year prior to the events of the Archon Missions, no new Electro Visions have appeared across Teyvat, leading scholars to conclude that the will of the Archons plays a role. However, the Archons do not have direct control over the distribution of Visions, as evidenced when the news of the lack of new Electro Vision bearers came as a complete surprise to Ei.

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