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Archon Quests[]
Interlude Chapter Act I - The Crane Returns on the Wind[]
- Shenhe – “...”
- Aether – “Are you alright?/Don't worry. Everything's okay now.”
- Shenhe – “Shenhe.”
- — Shenhe introducing herself to Aether and Paimon
- Paimon – “Shenhe?”
- Shenhe – “My name.”
- Paimon – “Ohh, so your name's Shenhe! Paimon's name is... well, Paimon! And this is Paimon's travel buddy, Aether!”
- Shenhe – “ I've heard about you two before. Thank you for helping to defuse the situation. I could've dealt with it myself, though. I suspect smashing his head against the ground a handful of times is all it would have taken to get him to surrender.”
- — Paimon introducing her and Aether to Shenhe
- Shenhe – “Qingxin, Glaze Lily, Violetgrass. These are my usuals.”
- Aether – “Those are all medicinal herbs...”
- Shenhe – “...Medicinal herbs?”
- — Shenhe telling Aether what she usually eats
- Shenhe – “My hunger has now abated. Thank you.”
- Aether – “How did they taste...?/Are they really that good?”
- Shenhe – “Rather awful. Though they were not completely devoid of sweet fragrance, after consuming a large quantity of them, bitterness is all that remains.”
- — Aether curious about Shenhe's appetite for herbs
- Paimon – “Were you interested in the contest too, Shenhe?”
- Shenhe – “I came for the rebuilding of the Jade Chamber. But until this point, I had no intention of joining a contest. However, you have shown me your kindness, and I would now like to lend you my assistance. Don't worry. I ask for nothing in return.”
- Paimon – “Wow! You really don't have to... but having an adeptus help out will make things a whole lot easier, so...”
- Aether – “Sure. Then let's join forces./We welcome you to our team.”
- — Shenhe offering to help Aether and Paimon win Ningguang's contest
- Xingqiu – “Don't panic. I don't suppose you've ever heard of Sea Gazer?”
- Paimon – “Who?”
- Aether – “Never heard of them.”
- Shenhe – “Sea Gazer was once very close to Mountain Shaper. But if I am not mistaken, he has already passed away.”
- —Shenhe explaining the identity of Sea Gazer to Aether
- Paimon – “Look, it's gone and snuck beneath the clouds! And now that Paimon takes a closer look, the rocks and trees here don't seem complete... Could there be something below the clouds?”
- Aether – “What do you think, Shenhe?”
- Shenhe – “These are not real clouds. They are the product of an adepti art used for spatial partitioning. If we want to go down, we must first destroy the mechanism that is maintaining the adepti art.”
- —Aether, Shenhe and Paimon once inside a domain
- “It appears that we've been taken for intruders... This time, why not allow me to take care of this.”
- — Shenhe fending off enemies inside the domain
- Paimon – “Wow, Shenhe! You seem to know everything about this!”
- Shenhe – “Only because my master is fond of chatting about these things. The moment she has some time to spare, she'll come straight for me and start telling story after story. I don't care for her stories most of the time. I certainly didn't expect them to ever come in handy like this.”
- Aether – “I wonder who this master is...”
- —Aether curious about Shenhe's master
- Shenhe – “Please, don't worry. I'm well aware that a Plaustrite sample this large must be highly valuable. I will be gentle with it and make sure it does not get damaged.”
- Aether – “Paimon meant you, Shenhe./It's your safety you have to be careful of.”
- Shenhe – “...My safety?”
- Paimon – “That's right! Paimon's sure you can handle it and everything, but if something this heavy lands on you, you're gonna get yourself hurt, no matter who you are. You gotta be extra careful when lifting heavy objects. It's just common sense!”
- Shenhe – “Is it, now... Well then, thank you. I'll go on ahead with the Plaustrite. Let's meet at the building site later.”
- — Aether and Paimon telling Shenhe to be cautious of her safety
- Baiwen – “This is top tier, in size and quality, and the condition it's in is quite simply immaculate... Congratulations, this item is approved for submission. I'm going to award you full marks for the "Sunset Vermillionite" item... May I take your name?”
- Shenhe – “My name isn't important. I'm not even here to compete. I was just delivering this for some other people. They should be here any minute now...”
- — Shenhe arriving atthe Jade Chamber workksite to deilver the Sunset Vermillionite for Aether and Paimon
- Shenhe – “I've had similar compliments before. They call me an adeptus, treat me with great deference and respect, as if I'm set apart from the common folk.”
- Paimon – “Yeah... 'cause that's how adepti are. At least, the ones we've met are pretty unique and reclusive, too. Way different than normal people.”
- Shenhe – “But I am not... Ugh.”
- Paimon – “Shenhe?”
- Aether – “Are you alright?”
- Shenhe – “I'm fine. I've been exerting myself quite a lot ever since we set foot in that abode. I'm just a little fatigued.”
- — Aether and Paimon worried about Shenhe's condition
- Paimon – “Ummm... Well, Baiwen said that there are some makeshift hotels we can use, right? Let's go check in and take a rest!”
- Shenhe – “No need. I simply need to find myself a secluded place in the wilderness to sit and meditate in silence.”
- Paimon – “You can't do that! It's dangerous out in the wild on your own! When you're hungry, you go eat something tasty, and when you're tired, you go lie down in a nice comfy bed, alright? Seriously, don't punish yourself like this.”
- Aether – “Paimon is right!/Guest accommodations are far more comfortable than the wilderness.”
- Shenhe – “...Okay. If you insist.”
- — Aether and Paimon convincing Shenhe to rest at a hotel
- Shenhe – “Alright. I will head to my room for now. If you need anything, don't hesitate to disturb me. I'm a light sleeper. I will hear if you knock on the door.”
- Aether – “Have a good rest, Shenhe./See you tomorrow!”
- Shenhe – “Mm-hmm. See you tomorrow.”
- — Shenhe and Aether before parting ways for the night
- “One trusts you have met Shenhe. So, are you getting along quite well?”
- — Xianyun asking about Aether and Paimon's relationship with Shenhe
- Xianyun – “Her adeptus name? Why, pray tell, would Shenhe have an adeptus name?”
- Paimon – “Uh... don't all adepti have a special title they go by?”
- Xianyun – “On this latter point, you are correct. However... Shenhe is human.”
- Paimon – “Oh, oh, right... Wait, what!?”
- Aether – “I thought so./Never would have guessed!”
- — Aether and Paimon finding out Shenhe is human
- “It is only by fate that people's paths may cross. Now that Shenhe's path has crossed with yours, please be sure to treasure the gift that fate has given you, and take good care of her.”
- — Xianyun telling Aether to take good care of Shenhe
- Paimon – “Hey... So, Shenhe...”
- Shenhe – “...Master has relayed my situation to you, I take it.”
- Paimon – “Oh? How did you know?”
- Shenhe – “I'd intended to wait until you came back before going to sleep, but I didn't hear you come in. I was worried that something may have happened to you. So I went outside to check, and caught sight of my master. On top of this, you have been acting very strangely around me this morning, causing me to suspect that my master must have told you everything about me. After all, master is... very talkative.”
- — Aether and Paimon meeting up with Shenhe in the morning
- “It's okay. I don't mind. The fault is mine for not explaining everything to you sooner. Because in my experience, trying to explain is a futile pursuit. Still, though you mistook me for an adeptus, you never treated me as distant and unapproachable. Instead, you treated me as you would a friend... For this, I am very grateful indeed.”
- — Shenhe expressing her gratitude towards Aether
- Paimon – “To be fair, we've met our fair share of real adepti, too. Anyway, now it's settled! From now on, you're our friend! Whether you're an adeptus or a human isn't the important thing — first and foremost, we're just plain old friends!”
- Shenhe – “Got it. Although I don't know quite what it entails in terms of what I have to do, I must say I like the title "friend" very much indeed.”
- — Paimon declaring Shenhe is now her and Aether's friend
- Beidou – “These two are Paimon and the Traveler, both good buddies of mine, and this is... Um, sorry, I'm not sure we've met..”
- Shenhe – “Shenhe. I am their... friend.”
- — Shenhe introducing herself as a friend of Aether and Paimon to Beidou
- Yun Jin – “Excuse me for prying, Ms. Shenhe, but... are you competing as well?”
- Shenhe – “No. I don't have any questions for Ningguang. I just wanted to help him win.”
- — Shenhe explaining she is only partaking in the contest to help Aether
- Shenhe – “Last time I visited, I felt so upset. But today... I don't know why, but it feels different.”
- Mingjun – “It is easy for your mind to run wild when you are alone. But this time, you are with your friends, aren't you?”
- Shenhe – “Yes, my... my friends.”
- — Shenhe reuniting with a friend of her father, referring to Aether and Paimon as her friends
- Yun Jin – “What's this...?”
- Aether – “Maybe this is the true story of "The Divine Damsel of Devastation."”
- — Aether and Yun Jin discovering Shenhe is the Divine Damsel through a notebook
- Shenhe's Father – “You are a cursed child... Your life brings nothing but disaster to us all. At least if you die, I can bring her back.”
- Xianyun – “The day you learn how to use your strength for the good of others is the day that you can truly become part of human society.”
- — Shenhe reminded of words spoken to her upon seeing Aether injured, motivating her to fight against Beisht
- Shenhe – “What are you doing here?”
- Paimon – “We can't let you be the only one taking this risk!”
- Shenhe – “I hardly see this as a great risk. The people of Liyue Harbor are well-prepared and she is already badly injured. Only sheer willpower is keeping her alive. I may be nearing the end of my stamina, but in a fight to the death... I think I have the upper hand.”
- Paimon – “We'll help, too!”
- — Shenhe realizing Aether and Paimon followed her underwater to assist her in battle
- Shenhe – “...”
- Aether – “Are you alright?/Are you okay?”
- Shenhe – “I'm just a little exhausted. Otherwise, fine. I wanted to deal with it myself. I didn't expect you to follow me. Don't worry. She's not coming back any time soon. After an injury like that, she'll likely seek refuge somewhere else.”
- Aether – “Aether and Shenhe once Beisht is defeated”
- Zhengmao – “On behalf of the entire Millelith, thank you for your service.”
- Shenhe – “I...”
- Aether – “Shenhe protected us. Just like the hero in the story.”
- Shenhe – “Great. Then next time I watch Ms. Yun's opera, I'll be able to take the compliments. I wasn't trying to be a hero, though. I just wanted to protect you.”
- — Aether praising Shenhe
- Xianyun – “Shenhe... One saw you secretly venture out from the mountains a few years ago, and noticed the air of dejection in which you returned. Hopefully, this trip to Liyue Harbor has been a different experience?”
- Shenhe – “Yes. I can't explain it, but... I feel happier than I expected.”
- Xianyun – “Good. Aether, please take good care of Shenhe, she is a dear child. In fact, one has many fond memories of Shenhe's childhood that you may be interested to hear about...”
- Shenhe – “There'll be no need for that.”
- Xianyun – “Oh? Hmph. They are all like this. Fine! Since you care not to listen, one shan't be telling you. One shall be going homeward now!”
- — Xianyun talking to Shenhe and Aether
- “The crane once returned, and once, she was spurned, she turned, and left alone, now, she might be found, with friends all around, to whom she is bound — a home.”
- — Yun Jin performing the Divine Damsel of Devastation, adding new lines about Aether and Shenhe's friendship
- Zhu Tao – “Lemme pull up a chair, alright? We'll all have a friendly chat, get better acquainted...”
- Shenhe – “Alternatively, you could leave us alone. That is, if you'd prefer to finish your drink via the orifice of your own choice...”
- Paimon – “Uh-oh, this feels all too familiar... Shenhe's back to her old self again...”
- Aether – “It seems she still has a long way to go.”
- —Aether and Paimon realizing Shenhe is still as violent as before
- “Now that I think about it, I'm glad Master sent me here to deliver the sigils. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had the chance to meet you. I'm sure I have much to learn from you in the future.”
- — Shenhe to Aether
Voicelines[]
- “My name is Shenhe. I was born fated to bear the curse of calamity, so I am prone to bring harm to the people around me. The adepti urged me to bind my soul with red ropes to keep my homicidal nature at bay. If you are able to walk alongside me without fear... Hah, very well. Now, give me your hand.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Hello
- “Good morning. The dew is very sweet today, would you like some?”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Good Morning
- “If you feel fatigued after lunch, you should try meditating. It's very effective.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Good Afternoon
- “Do you prefer the artificial light of the cities and towns, or the moonlight in the mountains?”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Good Evening
- “Feel free to rest. I'm a light sleeper, if I hear anything in the vicinity, I'll investigate it for you.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Good Night
- “For all the training I've had — honing my body and mind, learning the adepti arts — I've mostly been guided by my own instincts. It just comes down to self-preservation. I'm not trying to save the world, so if I wipe out some evil presence and it happens to benefit you, don't thank me. It's just a force of habit.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Instinct
- “I rarely leave the mountains, so I was never taught proper manners. When a conflict arises, I just take care of it the way that comes naturally to me. But if you don't approve of my methods, please do let me know. Even if I don't fully understand your reasoning, I will always defer to you.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Manners
- “My master gave me these red ropes in order to restrain my impulses. But during our journey together, I feel I have finally grasped the key to all of this. Somehow, controlling my strength — knowing when to restrain myself, and when to unleash — it comes more naturally to me now. I think that what saves me from myself is not my red ropes... but you. If you understand what that means to me, please stay by my side.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Red Ropes
- “I've seen him lean over to you and whisper things in your ear. If he dares threaten you, I will make sure he... Hmm? You mean it's just an in-joke between friends? Genuinely...?”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: About Xingqiu
- “Please don't pay any heed to the way most people refer to me. I am not an adeptus, and don't possess any divine abilities. I was born in a branch family of a clan of exorcists, and grew up in the mountains far away from Liyue Harbor. I am but an adeptus's disciple, nothing more, nothing less.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: More About Shenhe I
- “Once, I secretly left the mountain and returned to my childhood village without telling my master. But it was deserted, and my father had long since passed away. I suddenly realized that the bond between my relatives and I had been completely severed. And nothing that I'd ever cared about in the past could ever have a future. Ever since then, I have abandoned everything related to the mortal world... That is, until I met you.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: More About Shenhe V
- “Mmm, this taste... Is it really meant for me?”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Receiving a Gift I
- “The food you cook is indisputably delicious. I can't refuse it.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Receiving a Gift II
- “I've been told that birthdays are important occasions for most people. They give presents to celebrate the anniversary of the other person's birth. Material possessions aren't really my thing, but... The view of the starry night sky in the mountains is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life. I've frozen this lake and turned it into a mirror, so you can appreciate the reflection of the fleeting clouds and distant stars right up close. This is my way of celebrating your birthday... Hope you like it.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Birthday
- “I haven't been training as single-mindedly lately, and yet it's as if I'm growing stronger and stronger without making a conscious effort... I'm left to assume the only way for me to achieve this is by your side.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Feelings About Ascension Climax
- “I once believed that freeing my mind from all agitation was the only way to overcome. But after everything I've experienced recently, I finally understand... Only when the right things weigh on your mind can the desire to protect awaken inside of you. And that turns your power into something... meaningful.”
- — Shenhe's Voiceline: Feelings About Ascension Conclusion
Artwork[]
- “The first step in practicing the adepti arts is to be calm. Let your power flow through your fingertips, like this. Then... Hmm? "Happy Birthday"? ...Thanks. So this is what my master meant when she said there may be a visitor today. I feel that my mortal destiny has ended, and that my date of birth isn't of great importance... But I am very happy to have your blessing.”
- — Shenhe's 2022 birthday artwork caption
- “Ever since I've joined the adepti, all mortal customs were forgotten like dust in the wind... But since I met you, I've actually been looking forward to this day. I can't really describe how I feel, other than that my heart feels warm. This feeling reminds me of a blue sky, a spring breeze, and the bouquet you sent me. Thank you for your gift. So, these Qingxin... can I eat them?”
- — Shenhe's 2023 birthday artwork caption
- “This is where I usually come to meditate. The streaming moonlight and gentle mountain breeze help me calm my mind and focus on my training. By the way, would you like a cup of Qingxin tea? I used the recipe you gave me last time we met. It's not bad — a hint of bitterness to begin with, then a sweet aftertaste. Mm... After all, too much raw Qingxin in one go makes a person uncomfortable. When I told Master that, she seemed very pleased and said I had finally learned to look after my health. Anyway, thank you. I'll take good care of myself, so you... needn't worry too much.”
- — Shenhe's 2024 birthday artwork caption
- “Good evening. Master mentioned you've been free of late, so I took the liberty of inviting you here. I hope you don't mind. No need to be nervous, it's nothing urgent — I just wanted to invite you to enjoy the moonlight together. I had grown accustomed to practicing alone at night, but now that you're here, the nights don't feel as long as they used to. When the surface of the lake freezes over, it'll reflect the night sky — a dream of raining stars and the silver moon... would you like that?”
- — Shenhe's 2025 birthday artwork caption
- “Good morning, I prepared a gift and— Oh, sorry, did I wake you? This door... it's not broken, is it? I'm sure I didn't push it that hard. This gift is a dessert I made by myself after getting the recipe from Xiangling and Ganyu. I'm very grateful for their help. Go ahead and try it. It shouldn't be bitter. At least, I'm sure it will be sweeter than Qingxin flowers.”
- — Shenhe's 2025 Valentine's Day artwork caption