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- Hey girlie — Hold still.
- —Childe when he's about to save Lumine from the Millelith
Chilumi is the het ship between Tartaglia and Lumine from the Genshin Impact fandom.
Canon
Farewell, Archaic Lord
Lumine first meets Childe during the Liyue Archon Quest in Chapter I, Act I: Of the Land Amidst Monoliths. Suspected of killing Rex Lapis at the Rite of Descension, Lumine attempts to flee the scene but is intercepted by the Millelith after accidentally stepping on a glass shard. Just as she draws her sword, the Millelith are suddenly defeated by a hydro user, who urges her to follow him. After leading them to safety, he introduces himself as "Childe." Lumine and Paimon recognize him as a Fatui Harbinger and immediately grow wary, but Childe assures them he means no harm and is only there to help. He explains that he had been observing her during the Rite of Descension, knowing of her deeds in Mondstadt, and is convinced of her innocence in Rex Lapis's death. To clear her name, he advises her to seek out the adepti and lends her a Sigil of Permission to ensure they will not harm her.
After meeting with the adepti, Lumine returns to Northland Bank and informs Childe of her progress. Realizing that Rex Lapis's death poses a problem for both of them, Childe offers further assistance and promises to find someone to help break the impasse.
The next day, Lumine goes to Northland Bank, where Ekaterina informs her that Childe is waiting at Liuli Pavilion. At the restaurant, Childe introduces her to Zhongli from Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, who is tasked with conducting the Geo Archon's last rites. Zhongli explains that in order to see Rex Lapis's vessel, she must participate in the Rite of Parting, to which she agrees. As Lumine, Paimon, and Zhongli shop for the materials required for the ceremony, Childe and Ekaterina secretly tail them. At Bubu Pharmacy, the group attempts to buy Everlasting Incense, but Baizhu demands 3 million mora, a price they cannot afford. Forced to rely on Childe, he pays for the incense but, outside the pharmacy, asks Ekaterina for any useful information. She reports that the Exuvia is hidden in the Golden House.
In Chapter I, Act III: "A New Star Approaches", Lumine and Paimon discover that the Fatui are researching and replicating Sigils of Permission. After Lumine and Zhongli finish the preparations for the Rite of Parting, they return to Liyue Harbor, where tensions are high. Ningguang has begun cracking down on the Fatui, even questioning Wangsheng Funeral Parlor due to their ties to the organization. Before leaving to assist Hu Tao, Zhongli cryptically advises Lumine to "look for the fuse," which she interprets as Childe. Realizing he must be heading to the Golden House to seize the Exuvia, she rushes there.
At the Golden House, Lumine finds Childe, who has incapacitated the Millelith and is attempting to take the Geo Archon's Gnosis from the Exuvia. She duels him to stop him and forces him to use his Delusion. During the battle, Childe reaches the Exuvia, only to discover the Gnosis is missing. Believing Lumine already has it, he demands she hand it over. When she denies this (as she never had it), Childe grows enraged and unleashes his Foul Legacy Transformation, continuing their fight. Despite his overwhelming power, Lumine manages to defeat him.
After recovering, Childe realizes Lumine could not have taken the Gnosis before him. He expresses surprise at her strength, far beyond Signora's earlier assessment in Mondstadt. Lumine does not reply, reflecting privately that her power is gradually being restored. Childe, impressed by her strength, declares their battle satisfying and views her as a friend, as they both seek to grow stronger. However, he deduces that Rex Lapis is still alive, as the Gnosis was missing from the Exuvia. To force the Geo Archon to reveal himself, Childe enacts his backup plan: releasing replicated Sigils of Permission to summon the ancient god Osial.
With the help of the Liyue Qixing and the adepti, Lumine stops the threat. Later, she and Paimon find Zhongli speaking with Childe and Signora at Northland Bank. Childe defends himself, stating that while he misled her, he holds no personal grudge and blames Zhongli and Signora for the deception. Zhongli reveals the truth: he is Rex Lapis and had willingly forged a contract with the Tsaritsa, trading his Gnosis in exchange for fulfilling the terms of their agreement. With the contract completed, Zhongli hands the Gnosis to Signora, and the two Harbingers depart for Snezhnaya.
Monoceros Caeli
While investigating a ruin near Lingju Pass, Lumine and Paimon are warned by the Millelith about wandering Ruin Guards. Lumine offers to help, and after defeating one, they encounter a young boy near a powered-down Ruin Guard, which he affectionately calls "Mr. Cyclops." The boy introduces himself as Teucer, explaining that he traveled from Snezhnaya to visit his big brother, who he believes is a toy seller. He hands Lumine a bag of Mora, as instructed by his brother, saying, "Find a nice person to give this to, and they will take good care of you." Lumine accepts, and Teucer makes a pinky promise with her.
They escort him to Northland Bank, where it is revealed that Teucer's brother is Childe. Surprised to see his little brother in Liyue, Childe initially ignores Lumine and Paimon, focusing entirely on Teucer. He soon thanks Lumine for bringing Teucer to safety, stating that he would have been in much greater danger without her. When Lumine grows suspicious of his friendly demeanor, Childe brushes it off, claiming he was merely a pawn in earlier events and only cared about the outcome of their sparring matches. He sincerely thanks her for taking care of Teucer.
When Paimon nearly reveals Childe's identity as a Fatui Harbinger, Childe quietly tells Lumine he wants to shield Teucer from Snezhnaya’s darker truths and ensure his little brother looks up to him. Turning back to Teucer, Childe introduces himself as "Snezhnaya's greatest toy seller" and asks Lumine to play along for his brother's sake. He then entrusts Teucer to Lumine while he attends to business at Qingxu Pool, providing funds for Teucer’s entertainment.
Lumine takes Teucer to visit a toy store, Wanmin Restaurant, and the wharf. Despite the fun, Teucer begins to miss his brother, so they go to Qingxu Pool, where Childe is collecting debt from Treasure Hoarders. After resolving the situation, a Fatui diplomat informs Childe that a group of recruits is awaiting orientation from a Harbinger. Childe invites Teucer, Lumine, and Paimon to join him. To maintain his cover, he engages the recruits under the guise of sparring, impressing both the recruits and Teucer. Afterward, Lumine notices he refrains from using his Foul Legacy Transformation. Childe admits that using it causes great strain and that he is still recovering from injuries sustained during their battle in the Golden House.
Teucer, inspired, says he wants to learn to fight to protect his sister Tonia. Lumine commends his motivation, and Childe advises him to return home, agreeing to fulfill Teucer’s wish to visit Liyue's "Institute for Toy Research."
Childe takes the group to what Teucer believes is the Institute, which is actually an abandoned Ruin Guard research lab created by Dottore. Lumine and Childe clear out enemies as they explore. At the heart of the facility, Childe tells Teucer to close his eyes and count to 60 for a surprise. While Teucer counts, Childe and Lumine fight waves of Ruin Guards. Overwhelmed, Childe uses his Foul Legacy Transformation to destroy them, despite the strain on his body. When Teucer opens his eyes, he is thrilled to see the inactive Ruin Guards, believing they are "Mr. Cyclops's friends."
Lumine and Paimon later find Childe hiding nearby, weakened from using his transformation. He remarks that he’s glad it was them who found him, as he couldn’t bear for Teucer to see him in such a state. If Lumine threatens to finish him off, Childe points out that, as someone with family, she wouldn’t hurt him in front of his little brother. When asked if it was worth it, Childe explains that testing his limits and protecting childhood dreams are important to him. He believes family is about keeping promises, apologizing for mistakes, and defending dreams. His words cause Lumine to gaze off, seemingly reminded of something.
Childe hands her a custom Mr. Cyclops action figure for Teucer and asks her to deliver it in his place. Lumine agrees, honoring her pinky promise. Teucer is upset when Lumine informs him that Childe had to leave, but the action figure cheers him up. They escort him back to Northland Bank, where Andrei, a Fatui subordinate, is waiting to take Teucer home. Teucer initially mistrusts Andrei, recalling his brother's warning about strangers, but surprises Lumine and Paimon by revealing he recognized her from Childe’s letters. When asked if Childe spoke ill of her, Teucer says no—on the contrary, Childe wrote that he would quit his job to join her adventures if given the chance. Before leaving, Teucer makes another pinky promise with Lumine to visit him in Snezhnaya.
After Teucer departs, Childe appears, having overheard their conversation. Still weak, he explains he felt uneasy leaving Teucer to his subordinates but trusted Lumine to keep him safe. He offers her compensation for her help and reminds her of their promise for a rematch. Childe expresses his hope to introduce her to the rest of his family one day. They part ways, looking forward to their next meeting in Snezhnaya.
Labyrinth Warriors
In the Labyrinth Warriors event of Version 2.2, Lumine, Paimon, and Xinyan venture into the Mystic Onmyou Chamber to help Shiki Taishou recover his fragmented memories. Inside the domain, they encounter Childe, who is also investigating the area. Childe offers to join their group, claiming he can assist them in exchange for their cooperation. Though wary of his motives, Lumine agrees.
As they progress through the dungeon, clearing enemies and solving puzzles, Lumine notices Childe's actions and begins to suspect his presence is no coincidence. She recalls her previous encounters with the Fatui in Inazuma and wonders if Childe is searching for something specific. Reaching the end of the domain, they step into a portal but are dumped back outside. Shiki Taishou suggests waiting for the domain to rearrange itself before attempting to enter again.
A few days later, the group reenters the domain, where Childe has acquired some shikigami cutouts. These fragments help Shiki Taishou regain additional pieces of his lost memories. However, upon clearing the domain and entering the portal again, they are expelled once more. Determined to uncover the truth, they regroup and return after a few more days. With everyone’s combined efforts, Shiki Taishou finally regains his full memories.
Afterward, Childe pulls Lumine aside for a private conversation. Lumine, already suspicious, guesses that his presence in Inazuma has something to do with her past experiences involving the Fatui. Childe, impressed by her sharp intuition, jokingly wonders if she can read minds. He reveals his true objective: tracking down Scaramouche, who is suspected of going rogue with the Electro Archon's gnosis. Childe notes that the gnosis will remain out of reach for now but believes it’s only a matter of time before Lumine discovers its whereabouts.
He asks Lumine what she plans to do when the time comes and where her final journey will lead her. Before departing, Childe likens Lumine to the stars in the night sky, always full of surprises. His words leave Lumine thoughtful as their paths diverge once more.
Masquerade of the Guilty
Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur
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In Chapter IV Act I: "Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur" of the Fontaine Archon Quests, Lumine, Paimon, and Estelle find themselves at the Beaumont Workshop, delivering materials for a Magic Pocket in Freminet’s stead. After completing the task, they engage in a discussion about Fontaine’s various energy sources, but their conversation is interrupted by Truand and his lackeys, debt collectors from the Confrérie of Cabrière, who are pressuring Estelle about her outstanding debt.
Just as Lumine and Paimon prepare to leave, Childe unexpectedly appears. He warns Truand’s group to settle their own debts with Northland Bank before bothering others. Noticing Paimon waving at him, Childe approaches Lumine and Paimon, greeting them warmly. Lumine remarks that they’ve been running into many familiar faces that day. Childe replies that he has been in Fontaine for a while, finding it dull recently, but he’s thrilled things are bound to get more interesting now that his "trouble-finding" friends are there.
While Paimon suggests steering clear of anything Childe finds "interesting," Lumine says she wouldn’t mind a bit of excitement. As Childe recounts a story about taking his siblings ice fishing, Truand grows irritated at being ignored and attacks with his lackeys. Childe, clearly unbothered, asks Lumine to be his witness, declaring that his actions will be in self-defense. Lumine agrees, leaving the group to him.
Childe easily defeats Truand’s lackeys, prompting Truand to panic as he realizes Childe is no ordinary man but a Fatui Harbinger. Truand attempts one last attack, but Childe’s Vision suddenly loses its glow, and his hydro blades disperse. Despite this, Childe lands a physical strike, knocking Truand unconscious.
Lumine, concerned, asks about Childe’s Vision. He explains that he has recently lost control of his hydro powers, likely due to an issue with his Vision. Shrugging it off, he mentions that relying solely on his Vision isn’t ideal, and his Delusion remains a viable option. Lumine warns him against overusing his Delusion, recalling the strain it causes.
Childe shares a deeper concern: a restless power stirring within him. He connects it to an event from his youth, when he fell into an unknown abyss and was trained by a mysterious figure, Skirk. Childe reveals that Skirk taught him nearly all his combat abilities and claimed he had awakened "it," a power she deemed significant for the future. This "it" haunts him, manifesting in dreams of a massive whale deep beneath the sea.
Paimon wonders if the whale is the same one he summoned in the Golden House, but Childe clarifies that the summoned whale was merely a reflection of his thoughts, shaped by his elemental powers. Lumine theorizes that the power inside him is tied to his time in the abyss. When Paimon suggests finding Skirk for answers, Childe admits that despite years of searching, he’s been unable to locate her or the abyss where it all began.
Remembering an appointment, Childe excuses himself, lamenting how quickly time flies when he talks to Lumine and Paimon. He mentions his sparring matches with Fontaine’s Champion Duelists, elite fighters tasked with defending the honor of criminals in duels. Among them is Clorinde, the strongest, whom he had finally convinced to duel him. Lumine recalls hearing of Clorinde from her earlier meeting with the Hydro Archon, though she struggles to remember names.
Before departing, Childe unexpectedly hands Lumine his Vision, stating it might interfere with his control during the duel and asking her to hold onto it temporarily. Paimon accuses him of using it as an excuse to meet them again, which Childe doesn’t deny. Smiling, he bids them farewell, promising to retrieve his Vision later.
As Rain Falls Without A Reason
In Chapter IV Act II: "As Rain Falls Without A Reason" of the Fontaine Archon Quests, Lumine and Paimon work with Navia to uncover the truth behind the serial disappearances of young women and the murder of Cowell during Lyney and Lynette’s magic show. Their investigation leads Lumine to suspect Marcel as the true culprit. However, before they can act, news arrives that Childe has been accused of the crimes by the authorities.
Recognizing a larger scheme at play, Lumine devises a plan. She suggests infiltrating the enemy headquarters to gather incriminating evidence against Marcel while Navia attends the opera to stall for time. Lumine and Paimon successfully uncover critical evidence pointing to Marcel as the mastermind behind both the disappearances and Cowell’s murder.
At the opera house, Marcel attempts to refute Navia’s accusations. Just as tensions rise, Lumine barges in with the evidence, exposing Marcel as the true culprit and clearing Childe's name. The court shifts its focus to Marcel, but as Childe prepares to leave, Neuvillette intervenes. He reminds everyone that Childe’s initial charges remain unresolved and insists on following court procedure to clear him formally.
The proceedings take an unexpected turn when the Oratrice Mécanique d'Analyse Cardinale, Fontaine’s infallible judgment machine, delivers a “Guilty” verdict against Childe. Shock ripples through the courtroom as even Neuvillette seems taken aback. Nevertheless, Neuvillette adheres to the Oratrice's ruling and orders the Gardes to arrest Childe.
Refusing to be detained, Childe invokes his Delusion to fend off the Gardes. As reinforcements arrive, he begins transforming into his Foul Legacy Form, determined to fight his way out. However, before the transformation is complete, Neuvillette unleashes an unknown but overwhelming Hydro power, knocking Childe unconscious and neutralizing the threat.
Later, Lumine and Paimon confront Neuvillette about Childe’s verdict. Neuvillette solemnly explains that, by Fontaine’s laws, the Oratrice’s verdict is absolute, and he must enforce it regardless of personal doubts. However, he assures Lumine and Paimon that he will continue investigating the matter independently, promising to uncover the truth and correct the judgment if it proves flawed.
Despite Neuvillette’s assurances, Lumine and Paimon are left deeply concerned, vowing to uncover what truly led to the Oratrice’s verdict against Childe.
Manga Anthology
While not canon, in the Manga Anthology commissioned by MiHoYo, Childe meets Lumine in Liyue and she assumes he wants to fight her again, but he asks her out on a date (デートしよう dēto shiyou in Japanese). She is surprised at his sudden request, but agrees nonetheless. Childe had also given Paimon some Mora to spend on food, so she would leave the two of them alone. They walk around the city eating snacks, but it is later revealed that he did indeed want to spar with her as Lumine had guessed. He says that he knows she enjoyed their fights as well and that it was their way of "getting along." Lumine ultimately defeats him and at the end of the fight she is seen leaning over him as she pushes a manjuu into his mouth. Before she leaves, she smiles and tells him that their date "wasn't too bad." After she leaves, Childe laughs to himself and says "so sweet" as he eats his manjuu.
Tartaglia's Birthday Mail
July 20th 2021
Tartaglia's Birthday Art 2021
Tartaglia gives Lumine 5 frozen meat and Starsilver ore, along with his special dish, A Prize Catch. He says he wants to meet up with her and asks her to come to his place.
- “Hey, pal! How have you been? You must have traveled far and wide since we last saw each other, right? For me, I can only seek out some entertainment for myself. These past couple of days, I've used a work opportunity to explore Dragonspine and seek out some local specialties. I hope they will be of use to you. The harsh cold of the snow-capped mountains is reminiscent to the scenery of my hometown... Sigh, I've had many mundane days that makes me nostalgic of our time together. Whether it's a fight or a challenge, I always feel that having you around is what makes life really interesting. Haha, to be honest, I've been planning a special day to meet up with you, today could be that chance! If you have no special plans, how about you swing by my place?”
July 20th 2022
Tartaglia's Birthday Art 2022
Tartaglia gives Lumine 5 sausage, 5 cheese, along with his special dish, A Prize Catch. He says he wishes to meet up with her. He mentions that he told his family about her when he made a trip back home. Before he left, they stuffed a lot of homemade food into his bag and asked him bring it to Lumine. He also says that he prepared his own share of local specialties for her.
- “Hey, comrade! Where have you been adventuring recently? If you're available, how about we meet up sometime? I made a trip back home and told my family about you. Before I left, they made it to a point to stuff a lot of homemade food into my bag and specifically asked me to bring it to you. Of course, I still know my manners, so I've also prepared my own share of local specialties for you. Don't worry, it's alright if you're not used to the flavor. I'd be glad if you will try a taste. Anyway, let's set all those quarrels and fights aside today and focus on things that make us happy - family, food, weather, or even previous combat experiences... Rest assured, together, we'll never run out of topics.”
July 20th 2023
Tartaglia's Birthday Art 2023
Tartaglia gives Lumine 1 Talent Book, Guide to Freedom along with his special dish, A Prize Catch. He says he's been so busy that he hasn't been able to cook a proper meal and worries that his cooking skills might get rusty. He then suggests that Lumine give him a cooking test before setting out for his "special training".
- “Ho, comrade! Travels going smoothly? Nothing major tripping you up in life? I have been swamped recently, so busy that I haven't even had time to cook a proper meal! My cooking skills are going to get rusty at this rate... Of course, there's no way I could tell Tonia about any of that in my letters. Next, I have to go run a little errand for the Northland Bank, so I've gotta move fast and use the few days before I set out for some "special training." I've got it! Since you've been all over the world, you've probably collected all kinds of ingredients, right? How about giving me a little test? You pick the ingredients and seasonings, and I turn them into a scrumptious delight. You know me, I never back down from a challenge! Don't you dare go easy on me, comrade!”
July 20th 2024
Tartaglia's Birthday Art 2024
Tartaglia gives Lumine 1 Lightless Mass and his special dish, A Prize Catch. He suggests they have a sparring match since Lumine's on her way to Natlan, the nation of "war" as a warm-up. He assures her that he's been resting properly for a while to reassure his family and that some exercises would help him. He also adds that his family would be at ease if they know that he's meeting up with her.
- “Hey there, comrade! Have you been preparing for your journey to Natlan? Is there anything I can help with? Natlan is the nation of "war," and everyone there loves to fight, just like me. So, before you set off, how about a good old sparring between the two of us? A bit of warm-up can't hurt, don't you agree? Don't worry about me. I've been taking things easy and resting for quite a long time to reassure my family. In fact, if I don't get some exercise soon, my body might actually start falling apart. Oh, and here, take the trophies I got from that whale. The thrill of the battle itself is sufficient enough for me. So, what do you say? My family would also feel at ease knowing I'm meeting up with you.”
Quotes
- You're like the stars in the night sky, comrade. You never cease to surprise me.
- —Childe to Lumine - Labyrinth Warriors Event
- “Well... It wasn't too bad. Our "Date".”
- — Lumine to Tartaglia, A Stroll With Monoceros Caeli
(Note: This quote is translated from the Japanese Genshin Anthology)
- “I wish I could stay here a while longer. The more time you spend somewhere, the more joy it brings you when you return. You're like the stars in the night sky, comrade. You never cease to surprise me.”
- — Childe to Lumine, "Away with Obsessions and Falsehood"
- Lumine – “How do you like it here?”
- Tartaglia – “It's the perfect place to make a home. Charming, peaceful, and warm. I'd love to bring Tonia, Anthon, and Teucer to stay here…”
- Lumine – “I'm not actually good with kids, as you think.”
- Tartaglia – “Hahaha, sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I just think that Tonia and the others would be very happy in your company.”
- — Childe's Serenitea Pot voiceline
- Lumine – “Would you like to have a chat with me?”
- Tartaglia – “Of course. I'm more than willing. In Snezhnaya, there's a kind of liquor called Fire-Water. If a friend will join you outside in the bitter cold to drink Fire-Water and chat together, you know they're the kind of person you want with you on the battlefield. I would join you for just such a conversation. And in the heat of battle, I know that you'd have my back.”
- Lumine – “You're not afraid that I might backstab you?”
- Tartaglia – “This is the level of trust I place in you.”
- Lumine – “What if I fall first?”
- Tartaglia – “Hah, you lack conviction in your own abilities. If you joined me on my path to world domination, we would be unstoppable. What do you say? Do you accept my proposal?”
- — Childe's Serenitea Pot voiceline, after reaching Friendship Level 4
- Lumine – “Is there anything you'd like to do?”
- Tartaglia – “Hmm... When can you spare a few weeks? I want to take you to see the scenery of my homeland. To gaze upon the endless snowy sky, to stand on frozen lakes that won't shatter, no matter how hard you tread. Some people even carve gigantic ice sculptures there. If you like snowball fights, I'll pair with you and we can face off against my siblings. Oh, and I almost forgot! I can also make authentic Borsch for you with specialty ingredients from my hometown. ...And of course, we have to go ice fishing! The fish are much larger than the ones you find in ponds.”
- Lumine – “Sounds like a blast!”
- Tartaglia – “Alright, it's settled then! Mmm, seems like I'll have to give my family a heads-up. I can see it now, the beaming smiles on their faces as they gather around and read the letter.”
- — Childe's Serenitea Pot voiceline, after reaching Friendship Level 7
- Lumine – “Morning, Tartaglia.”
- Tartaglia – “Good morning, comrade. If there's ever a battle that even you find a challenge, don't forget to call me. I'd appreciate the... exercise.”
- — Childe's Serenitea Pot voiceline, 6:00-19:00
Valentine's Day
White Day
- “Shh!
This gift won't be as special if too many people know of it.
Well then, open it up and have a look. Yes, right now — I'll have you know that I've spent several sleepless nights wondering whether you'll like it.” - — Tartaglia's White Day quote towards Lumine, from the Genshin Impact Official account in Twitter - X
Fanon
The ChiLumi ship, pairing Childe (Ajax) and Lumine, has gained substantial popularity in the Genshin Impact fandom, becoming one of the most beloved ships for these two characters. This pairing became widely adored after key interactions between the two in both the main storyline and Childe's Story Quest. Fans cite moments like Childe's protective actions toward Lumine, such as when he saves her and his infamous "Hey, girlie" line, as pivotal moments that solidified the chemistry between the characters. This growing bond continued to captivate fans, especially as Lumine promises to visit Childe and his family in Snezhnaya, further fueling the ship.
There is an abundance of fan content supporting this ship, including over 4,000+ fanfictions on AO3, where Chilumi is the third most popular relationship and the top het ship in the Genshin Impact tag. The popularity of the ship also extends to fan art and comic dubs, showcasing moments of emotional comfort and camaraderie between Childe and Lumine. In many works, Aether (Lumine’s brother) is often depicted as fiercely protective of his sister, a trait that Childe shares as well, which adds an interesting dynamic to fan works.
The Chilumi ship tends to be controversial among some fans due to the ambiguity surrounding Lumine's age. While the character's official age has never been confirmed, there were assumptions made by Lumine's English voice actress that Lumine was 16, which caused backlash due to the nature of the ship’s interactions. This controversy persisted, despite later clarification that Lumine's age remains unspecified and that MiHoYo (the game’s developer) has never provided a fixed physical age for the Traveler.
The ship's controversy was further compounded by the Archon Quest "We Will Be Reunited", where it was revealed that Lumine is at least 500 years old, given her history and connection to the Khaenri'ah event. However, some fans still debate her age based on her physical appearance, as Lumine is often depicted as having a youthful and shorter frame, leading to arguments that her appearance may suggest she is still "minor." The PlayStation wings lore, which describes the Traveler twins as being "witnesses of the birth and death of the stars," suggests their ancient nature, further complicating the debate on Lumine’s true age.
In addition to ChiLumi, other Lumine and Childe ships have gained significant attention in the fandom, such as ZhongChi on Childe's side; XiaoLumi and ScaraLumi on Lumine's side. Additionally, some fans enjoy poly ships, such as Lumine/Childe/Zhongli and Lumine/Scaramouche/Childe and even Lumine's Reverse Harem, which explore different dynamics between the characters.
Gameplay
Assuming that Lumine is chosen as the Traveler, although both characters have many options because of Lumine having many elements at her disposal to combat alongside Tartaglia, most of META players find difficult making a good team to pass together the most difficult challenges like Spyral Abyss. Since Tartaglia is the fist 5 star Hydro DPS, META players claim that he needs most of investment to combat efficiently and his Elemental Skill is limited by his large Cooldown (depends on how much time the Elemental Skill is used before disabling it manually) and its improvements are locked behind his own Constellations, so, most of fans consider that Tartaglia rivals Kamisato Ayato, but is heavily rivaled by modern Hydro DPS such as Neuvillette and Mualani. On Lumine's side, most of Lumine's elements that she currently has are powercrept by most of 5 star characters of their respective element, (such as Raiden Shogun, Beidou, Kuki Shinobu or Fischl being better than Electro Lumine, or Neuvillette being better than Hydro Lumine). Only Dendro and Pyro are considered Lumine's best elements for their utility.
The best teams fans could found with them together is their Hyperbloom Team and their Vaporize Team.
Their Hyperbloom Team consists on supporting Tartaglia and Dendro Lumine with Nahida and Kuki Shinobu. While Lumine and Nahida apply Dendro and buff the Elemental Mastery, and with Shinobu's Elemental Skill active, Tartaglia acts as the main Hydro applier, they can trigger Hyperbloom, enough to defeat single target powerful bosses. Some of fans tend to compare it with Nilother Bloom Team, and even make their bloom team putting Nilou instead of Shinobu and Sangonomiya Kokomi instead of Nahida.
Their Vaporize Team, based on Tartaglia's International Team (with Bennett, Xiangling and Kazuha), consists on using Venti or Kazuha to gather small enemies while they're applied by Pyro from Pyro Lumine (replacing Xiangling) and Bennett (also buffing the ATK), and Tartaglia attacks there.
Cryo Lumine is still not released, but most fans expect her abilities to be good enough to make their best Freeze Team with Tartaglia.
Fandom
- FAN FICTION
- Tartaglia/Lumine tag on AO3
- Tartaglia & Lumine tag on AO3
- ChiLumi stories on Wattpad
- Tartaglia/Lumine stories on Wattpad
- FAN ART
- タル蛍 tag on Pixiv
- ChiLumi tag on DeviantArt
- TIKTOK
- ChiLumi tag on TikTok
- Childe x Lumine tag on TikTok
- FANLORE
- Childe/Lumine on Fanlore
Trivia
- Childe is estimated to be around the age of a young adult, approximately 18-21 years old, and is considered one of the youngest Harbingers. Childe's constellation is the Monoceros Caeli.
- Lumine is older than 500 years, due to witnessing the fall of Khaenri'ah and traveling dozens of worlds before being separated from Aether. Lumine's constellation is the Viatrix.
- Even though Lumine still considered him an enemy at that point, Childe apparently wrote home about her in such positive terms that Teucer recognized and trusted her on sight.
- Besides his story quest, Childe also invites Lumine to his home in his Serenitea Pot dialogue and in his birthday story.
- In the Japanese dub of the Labyrinth Warriors event, Childe calls Lumine "ore no aibō" which translates to "my partner."
- Lumine's voice lines and Childe's birthday art imply that they often spar together.
- They both enjoy fishing.
- Childe's boss fight theme "Never-Ending Performance" is an electro tango. A tango is an intimate dance between two individuals who need to be completely in sync with each other so as to be able to match the other's steps.
- Lumine's Chinese VA said she ships the two. [citation needed]
- Childe's English VA, Griffin Burns has liked Chilumi fanart before.[1]
- He has also commissioned the artist for prints of the art.
- Scaramouche‘s Japanese VA, Tetsuya Kakihara, has stated that among the three Harbingers that have already made an appearance, one (Tartaglia) is “in a very close relationship“ with the Traveler.[2]
- Tartaglia‘s Japanese VA, Ryōhei Kimura, has mentioned that Childe is showing his “cute side“ due to his will to cooperate with the Traveler.[3]
- Official HoYoLab on Twitter has retweeted the post of two cosplayers, as Childe and Lumine, with the caption “If Tartaglia and Lumine meet in real-life Snezhnaya…“[4]
- In the official Genshin CN fan event stream, Lumine is shown to get saved and carried away in bridal style by Childe, who‘s holding a rose with his mouth [Minute: 49:40]. Furthermore, Childe asks her if he‘s considered a “new friend“ to which Lumine responds with “No, you‘re my husba- *cough*“ [Minute: 50:55].
- Genshin Impact's official Bilibili account had commented on a video that was tagged with the Chilumi ship with an emote, in which Lumine was seen with no mora.
- Allegedly in the CN dialogue of the 'Labyrinth Warriors' event, Childe compares Lumine to the planet Venus rather than he stars in the EN translation. Venus in astrology governs Courtship and adoration, alongside personal taste and aesthetics.
- For Childe's birthday in 2023, Chinese fans of the ship organized fan arts of the two to be displayed on a digital screen at Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street in Chongqing.[5]
- In Childe’s birthday art in 2023, the album gifted to him by Lumine was speculated to be the same one that she has written in the Tales of the Youkai web event in version 3.3.
- Yūki Aoi (Lumine's Japanese VA) and Ryōhei Kimura (Tartaglia's Japanese VA) were one of the few guests invited to leave a message in regard to celebrating Genshin Impact's 3rd anniversary. Their messages appeared consecutively in the version 4.1 livestream (Japanese). [6]
- The most common symbol for this ship on Twitter is:🐳✨
- The ship got 6th place in the Top 10 Most Written Ships on A03.
- Childe's ENG VA, Griffin Burns has commented on Chilumi cosplay about Childe proposing to Lumine.
- A Popular YouTube Channel called MSA got sponsored by Hoyoverse to make a video about Genshin Impact, in the video the main character is a Lumine fan while her best friend is Childe fan and plays both Childe and Lumine in the Co-op Mode. At the end of the video, there's a scene where Childe and Lumine glance at each other before starting an adventure together. In another video the main character and her bestfriend go to a party cosplaying as Childe and Lumine.
- A popular animator called Daidus was sponsored by Hoyoverse to make a video about Genshin impact, and in said video he voices Childe while his lover voices Lumine and in her sponsored video she presents herself as Lumine
- In the Genshin Impact x Tokyo Sky Tree collab advertisement, the chibi version of Childe and Lumine are paired together [Minute: 45:52]. Tokyo Skytree is usually recommended as a scenic location for proposals. [7]
- In Childe's Character Story 4, it is stated that he doesn't tell his backstory to just anyone. However, in the Fontaine Archon Quest (Chapter IV Act I), Childe reveals said backstory to Lumine which suggests that he views her as someone close enough to trust it with. The same can also be said about the fact that he entrusts his Vision to her when it's not working properly. Visions are considered to be a symbol of one's desire and ambitions.
- There are some subtle differences between the twins regarding the cutscene in Chapter IV Act II - As Light Rain Falls Without Reason. The first one is when Childe tries using Foul Legacy after receiving the "Guilty" verdict from Neuvillette and the Traveller watches everything unfolds in the audience, Aether is shown with a surprised expression while Lumine also reaches out to him. Another one is shown when the Traveller approaches the stage after Neuvillette knocks out Childe, both twins have a worried expression, but Lumine looks a bit sadder compared to Aether.
- With his birthday letter in 2024, Childe is the first character to give a five-star item on their birthday.
Gallery
- Main article: ChiLumi/Gallery
Variations
- ChiLime refers to the ship between Zhongli, Tartaglia and Lumine
- Chilumber refers to the ship between Amber, Tartaglia and Lumine
- ChiThoLumi refers to the ship between Thoma, Tartaglia and Lumine
- ChiScaraLumi refers to the ship between Scaramouche, Tartaglia and Lumine
- ChiXiaoLumi refers to the ship between Xiao, Tartaglia and Lumine
