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- When the Carnevale petals fall upon Ragunna's streets again, the Holy Maiden will at last be herself.
- —Cantarella about Cartethyia.
Cantethyia is the femslash ship between Cantarella and Cartethyia from the Wuthering Waves fandom.
Canon[]
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Cantarella meets Cartethyia.
Cantarella, the thirty-sixth matriarch of the Fisalia family, is a 5-star Havoc Rectifier Resonator known for her enigmatic beauty and illusory powers, residing in Porto-Veno Castle. Cartethyia, revered as Fleurdelys, the "Blessed Maiden," is an upcoming Aero Resonator with ties to the Sentinel Imperator and Threnodian Leviathan, central to Rinascita’s history. Their relationship unfolds in Wuthering Waves Version 2.2, particularly in the main story quest Chapter 2 Act 4: The Maiden, The Defier, The Death Crier and Cantarella’s Companion Story, A Fleeting Night’s Dream.
Their canon interactions are steeped in mystery and tragedy. Cantarella, as a former Blessed Maiden, recalls seeing Fleurdelys (Cartethyia) in the distant past, but her memories are clouded due to the time elapsed and the Sonoro Sphere’s distortions. In A Fleeting Night’s Dream, Cantarella and the Rover explore the Sea of Ghosts, a Sonoro Sphere tied to the Fisalia family’s Divine Trials, where Cartethyia’s presence as a spectral figure lingers. Cantarella reveals that Cartethyia, merged with both the Sentinel and Threnodian, sacrificed herself to halt Fleurdelys’ destructive rampage, hinting at a shared burden as Resonators of divine entities. Their dialogue is sparse but poignant, with Cantarella expressing awe and sorrow for Cartethyia’s sacrifice.
A key moment occurs when Cantarella, reflecting on the riddles of the Divine Trials, acknowledges Cartethyia’s choice to relinquish her life to protect the region, contrasting with Cantarella’s own abdication of Sentinel power for a greater good. This shared theme of sacrifice and defiance against divine forces forms the backbone of their dynamic, though their physical interactions are limited to Cantarella’s memories and the Sonoro Sphere’s visions.
Fanon[]
Cantethyia is a rarepair in the Wuthering Waves fandom, celebrated for its “ocean x sky” dynamic, blending Cantarella’s deep, illusory tides with Cartethyia’s soaring, martyred nobility. Fans adore the contrast between Cantarella’s lavender-blue hair and Cartethyia’s presumed airy, golden aesthetic (based on her Fleurdelys moniker), creating a visually striking pair. The ship thrives on the “tragic soulmates” trope, with Cantarella as the haunted survivor and Cartethyia as the ascended martyr.
Popular fanon explores their pre-sacrifice relationship, imagining them as rival Blessed Maidens or allies in the Special Operations unit, sparring under Rinascita’s moons. Fanfiction often depicts Cantarella weaving illusions to commune with Cartethyia’s spirit, or Cartethyia guiding Cantarella through visions to heal the Fisalia family’s curse. The “mutual trust/growth” arc is a fan favorite, with Cantarella learning self-forgiveness through Cartethyia’s selfless example, and Cartethyia finding peace in Cantarella’s resolve. On Twitter/X, fans note the narrative’s tendency to sideline Cantarella during Cartethyia’s spotlight, fueling protective headcanons where Cantarella fights to honor Cartethyia’s legacy.
The ship’s name, Cantethyia, merges Cantarella and Cartethyia, evoking their intertwined destinies. On Archive of Our Own, Cantethyia fics tag “Angst,” focusing on their emotional reunion in the Sonoro Sphere. Tumblr aesthetics pair ocean waves with starry skies, reflecting their elemental harmony. Some fans draw parallels to the Vocaloid song “Cantarella,” interpreting the ship as a “sweet poison” of love and loss.
Fans interpret subtle gestures—like Cantarella’s fixation on a jellyfish-like Jellyrose Medusa, reminiscent of Cartethyia’s ethereal grace—as symbolic of her lingering admiration.
Quotes[]
- “Fleurdelys… I saw her once, long ago. Her light was blinding, yet it haunts me still.”
- — Cantarella reflecting on Cartethyia in A Fleeting Night’s Dream
- “You gave everything, Blessed Maiden. I’ll carry your dream, even if it drowns me.”
- — Cantarella vowing to honor Cartethyia’s sacrifice
Fandom[]
- FAN FICTION
- Cantarella/Cartethyia tag on AO3
Trivia[]
- Common emojis and symbols used by Cantethyia fans on Twitter/X include: 🌊✨, 🪼🕊️, and🌙🪼, representing Cantarella’s jellyfish vibes and Cartethyia’s airy divinity.
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| Wuthering Waves Ships • Wuthering Waves Characters | ||
| SHIPS | ||
| slash | Caltefi • Geshuyan | |
| femslash | Cantethyia • Jinhua • Zaphi | |
| non-binary | Jirover • Scarover | |