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This article is about Venti and Aether. You may be looking for the ship between Venti and Lumine.

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Venther is the slash ship between Venti and Aether from the Genshin Impact fandom.

Canon[]

Archon Quest[]

Prologue Act I: The Outlander Who Caught the Wind

After witnessing a dragon flying overhead, Aether and Paimon venture into the heart of the forest to investigate. They encounter a mysterious figure dressed in green who attempts to calm the dragon. Despite their attempts to observe quietly, their Anemo powers activate, startling the dragon and causing it to become aggressive. The figure becomes alarmed and asks, "Who's there?" before using his Anemo powers to flee, and the dragon flies away shortly thereafter. After arriving in Mondstadt and testing the wind glider Amber gave him, the nation is attacked by the dragon in the forest now called "Stormterror". Swept off the ground and into the sky by one of Stormterror's tornadoes, Aether's fall is stopped by a mysterious stranger using "the power of a thousand winds". The mysterious stranger then instructs Aether on how to temporarily defeat Stormterror.

Prologue Act II: For a Tomorrow Without Tears

After leaving the Knights of Favonius headquarters, Paimon points out that he only told them about the dragon and the crystal in the forest, leaving out the green guy they saw. Aether replies that he wants to investigate the matter himself first, and that he doesn't think he's a bad guy. Paimon then notices a similar-looking green figure running past them, which turns out to be the same green guy, but he disappears again. Activating Elemental Sight, Aether follows his footsteps and finds him in front of the Anemo Archon Statue Plaza, performing for a group of spectators. After finishing his tale of Dvalin and the Anemo Archon, the Green Guy notices Aether and Paimon and recognizes them as the ones who scared Dvalin away in the forest. After officially introducing himself as Venti the Bard, Aether and Paimon ask him about Dvalin aka "Stormterror". They then show him the Red Teardrop Crystal which, to everyone's surprise, is now purified. Venti then takes out his own Red Teardrop Crystal and gives it to Aether, asking if he can purify it as well. After purifying the crystal, Venti is impressed and continues to praise Aether, pointing out that he has some "wonderful abilities" and stating that someone like him will end up in a bard's poem. After pointing out that Dvalin's life will probably wither on the vine even if he isn't killed, one Dilague option has Aether expresses his sympathy for the dragon, and another has him ask if there's anything he can do to help. Venti points out that he has plans of his own and asks Aether to meet him at the "Symbol of Mondstadt's Hero," also known as Windrise. After he leaves, Aether comments that his voice sounds familiar.

After arriving at Windrise, Venti asks Aether what he is doing here, then explains that he was wondering if he would follow him. Aether says he wants to know more about the Anemo Archon, to which Venti says it has been many moons since Mondstadt last saw their own god. After defeating an Eye of the Storm that appeared, Aether and Venti talk about Dvalin and how his hatred came about due to his humiliation, aka the black blood flowing through his heart that has poisoned him for years. Venti then points out that he was in the same position as Dvalin before he came to Windrise, cursed and abandoned, but says that being here with Aether under the great tree makes him feel as if the tear was purified, as if the poison was leaving his body. Paimon then asks him how exactly he got poisoned, to which Venti says it's because Aether and Paimon interrupted him when he was trying to communicate with Dvalin. To make up for it, he tells Aether that he will come with him to the Cathedral of Mondstadt to claim a certain "Holy Lyre der Himmel". After arriving outside the cathedral, Venti explains that he can use the Holy Lyre der Himmel to help draw out Dvalin's gentle nature. Paimon asks if this would actually stop Stormterror and Venti says of course, as he is "the best bard in the world". He then tells Aether to look him in the eye and asks if he finds him trustworthy. In one of the three dialog options, Aether can say that the color of Venti's eyes is like the sky in his hometown, to which Venti amusedly replies that such a line does not work on a bard.

Once inside the cathedral, Venti tries to persuade the sister to let him borrow the Holy Lyre, even going so far as to reveal his identity as Barbatos, the Anemo Archon, but to no avail. Aether then tries to persuade her, but is also rebuffed. Venti reveals that he knew it wouldn't work, and that he only wanted to know how influential Aether - the hotshot of the Knights of Favonius - is. He then comes up with a new plan to have Aether steal the Holy Lyre, which Aether protests at first, but Venti explains that he has no other talents besides singing and that Aether is the superstar of the Knights of Favonius and has made great contributions to Mondstadt. If he were caught, he could easily talk his way out of it. Aether then remembers Venti telling the sister that he is Barbatos and expresses his surprise at this revelation. He then explains that if he really is a god, he just can't let him go. Venti asks why his decision to help him depends on whether or not he is a god; Aether then says that he will help Dvalin even if he is not a god. When Venti questions this, one of the dialog options has Aether say that he does not want to see another separation.

After sneaking past the guards in the basement of the Cathedral, just as they reach the Holy Lyre, a Fatui Electro Cicin Mage steals it. They are then caught by a Knight of Favonius and flee the cathedral with Venti. They glide to Angel's Share, where Venti asks Diluc for his least conspicuous table, to which he tells them the second floor, then covers for them by deliberately misleading the knights when they show up looking for them. After explaining to Aether who Diluc is and paying his song about the dragon, Diluc promises to help by arranging some contacts. This contact turns out to be Jean, and after some explaining and planning, the group of Aether, Paimon, Diluc, and Jean go to a Fatui hideout to retrieve the Holy Lyre. They successfully retrieve it, but Venti says that he doubts the lyre will work, as it has experienced thousands of years of history, which has drained its anemo power. Aether partially repairs the lyre using the same purifying magic used on the teardrops. To further replenish its power, Venti suggests that they retrieve more teardrops. After obtaining more teardrops, Aether purifies them, and the group manages to fully repair the Holy Lyre. They then choose Starsnatch Cliff as the location to meet Dvalin. After Venti plays the lyre for a while, Dvalin appears, but just as he and Venti reach a critical moment in their conversation, an Abyss Mage suddenly appears and tricks the dragon. Blinded by his hatred for Mondstadt, Dvalin takes flight and leaves in a rage.

Prologue Act III: Song of the Dragon and Freedom

After the Holy Lyre us damaged beyond repair, Venti suggests that they confront Dvalin directly in Stormterror's lair. He says that their trump card is not the Holy Lyre, but Aether, as he may be able to purify Dvalin's curse just as he did with the teardrops. After arriving at Stormterror's lair and breaking its seal, Venti explains that he'll be channeling Anemo energy for Aether as he confronts Dvalin, just as he did last time. This leads him to realize that it was indeed Venti's voice he heard when he broke his fall as Dvalin attacked Mondstadt. After defeating Stormterror, the platforms give way causing everyone to lose their footing and freefall until Dvalin swoops in and catches them all.

After the threat of Stormterror is quelled and Dvalin has returned to his normal self, they return to the cathedral to return the Holy Lyre. When Barbara sees how badly the Holy Lyre has been damaged, she panics, causing Venti to ask Aether to give him the lyre so he can use a magical illusion to "fix" it. Venti then runs out of the cathedral after explaining that the magic he used won't last forever, causing Aether and Paimon to follow him. Just as they leave the cathedral, two Fatui agents try to sneak up on Venti from behind, only to be stopped by Aether. This creates a distraction, allowing the Fatui Harbinger La Signora to attack Venti and Aether with her Cryo powers. Venti tries to shield them, but his legs are frozen to the ground and Paimon is frozen and thrown away. The two Fatui agents from earlier take advantage of the distraction and restrain Aether, causing Venti some alarm before his attention is drawn back to La Signora, who mocks Venti's status as a god and slaps him. This angers Aether, who increases his attempts to escape the Fatui members' restraints. Venti uses his Anemo powers to escape, but La Signora attacks him before he can finish and forcefully grabs his Gnosis from his chest. She then kicks Venti, knocking him unconscious. Aether calls out to him before being knocked unconscious as well.

When Aether wakes up, Barbara reveals that Venti has gone to the symbol of Mondstadt's Hero. Near the end of the Mondstadt Archon Quest, Aether and Paimon meet up with Venti in Windrise to coverse again. Aether asks him what a Gnosis is, and Venti says he's not supposed to discuss it with ordinary people, but he supposes he can let Aether and Paimon in on the secret. After explaining what a Gnosis is, who La Signora was, and who the god she served was, that god being the Cryo Archon known as the Tsaritsa, Venti tells Aether to go to the nation of Liyue so he can attend the Rite of Descension and meet the Geo Archon. Before he leaves, Venti stops Aether, who gives him a dialog option to apologize for using the Anemo power of the statue without asking, to which Venti says to just use it gratefully, or better yet, treat him to a glass of dandelion wine. Venti then tells Aether to remember that his journey has meaning and that the destination isn't everything. He tells him to keep his eyes open before he reaches the end and use the chance to take in the world around him. Aether tells him that he understands. Aether asks Venti about the gods, and after Venti answers, he apologizes and explains that he doesn't know which of the Seven might have taken his sibling. He then asks if being one of the Seven makes him suspect, to which Aether replies that he doesn't look like the god who took his sibling at all, and that he and Paimon have known him long enough to trust him. Venti then remarks that they make a great team and asks Aether if he would like to become one of the new Four Winds of Mondstadt after he finds his sister. After their conversation, Aether and Paimon leave for Liyue.

Carmen Dei[]

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Should You Be Trapped in a Windless Land

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Windblume Festival (2021)[]

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Act II: Missive of Cloud and Fog

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Act III: Realm of Fog and Wind

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Act IV: Dream of Wind and Flowers

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Archon Quest Chapter 2[]

Chapter II Act III: Omnipresence Over Mortals

Aether confronts La Signora in Tenshukaku, challenging her to a duel before the throne to avenge all those harmed by Delusions and to reclaim Venti's Gnosis in Mondstadt.

Summertime Odyssey[]

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Of Ballads and Brews[]

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Windblume Festival (2023)[]

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Quotes[]

Voicelines[]

Aether“Everyone says that Mondstadt is the land of the wind. But I wonder which direction the seasonal winds come from.”
Paimon“Why don't we ask Venti?”
Aether“He'll probably just dodge the question with a "hehe" or something...”
Paimon“True. The Anemo Archon is just a Tone-Deaf Bard. What does he know about the wind?”
— Aether's Voiceline about the Way the Wind Blows
Aether“On the way back to Mondstadt after rescuing Dvalin... We finally got to see one of the Seven Archons, didn't we? It was interesting to see what kind of god he was.”
Paimon“Hmm... Haven't we known Venti for quite a while now?”
Aether“As Venti, yes... But still, this was the first time that we got to see him as the Anemo Archon, Barbatos. Normally, he hides his true divinity behind the facade of a bard. What does freedom really mean, when demanded of you by a god? That question that he asked Dvalin... I'm still contemplating that, you know?”
— Aether's Voiceline about The God of Freedom
Paimon“Mondstadt is full of wide plains and rolling hills. People say that when Barbatos made this land, he used the storm to flatten the cliffs and valleys...”
Aether“Still, it looks like he missed a few spots.”
Paimon“Like Starsnatch Cliff?”
Aether“Exactly. On the map, it almost looks as if it was meant to be the apex of a vertical structure, but ended up at the wrong orientation.”
Paimon“Wh—What's an "apex"?”
— Aether's Voiceline about Mondstadt's Terrain

Carmen Dei[]

“Ah... You know, you're so smart it almost makes me uncomfortable sometimes... But then, maybe it's right that true friends can tell what the other is thinking.”
— Venti to Aether at the end of Act I in Venti's Story Quest

Of Ballads and Brews[]

“You have to find the thing that makes you happy. Haha, mostly because your happiness is very important to me.”
— Venti to Aether in Of Ballads and Brews Act I: Sounds From Afar
“You, on the other hand... Don't worry, you're the gentlest soul I've ever met.”
— Venti to Aether in Of Ballads and Brews Act III: Aroma of the Past
Aether“Do you want to chat?”
Venti“Sure, the sound of your voice is always a pleasure to hear.”
— Venti to Aether in Of Ballads and Brews Act III: Aroma of the Past

Eight Locales Over Mountains and Seas[]

“The Anemo Archon's not very reliable, but he's a gentle soul.”
— Aether to "Kichiboushi" in Eight Locales Over Mountains and Seas: Two Cities' Recommendations

Fanon[]

This ship started because of their early interactions and how quickly they became allies and eventually companions. It grew further after their interactions in the first Windblume Festival, where many fans saw Venti's actions and words towards Aether as flirting and an expression of deep feelings, even more so in Act IV. It became increasingly popular as the Traveler made references to Venti in events outside of Mondstadt, even calling him his best friend in Ballads and Brews. Another reason is Venti's dialogue in the Serenitea Pot, and the fact that he is the only Archon, or person in general, other than Nahida, that Aether goes to for comfort. Even then, Aether went to Venti of his own accord, unlike Nahida, who knew from observation. This further supports the fans' romantic interpretation of their relationship.

On AO3, Venther currently has over 800 romantic works, and over 400 general works. This makes Venther Venti's 4th most written romantic pairing, and Aether's 5th most written romantic pairing, while their gen tag is Venti's 4th most written gen pairing, and Aether's 4th most written gen pairing.

This ship currently competes with Xiao, XiaoVen, and Xiaother, which happen to be the most popular ships for both of them. Because of this, there are some cases where fans like to ship all three in a poly relationship. It also competes with other ships such as Albether, which is Aether's second most popular ship overall.

Fandom[]

FAN FICTION

Venti/Aether tag on AO3
Venti & Aether tag on AO3

TUMBLR

venther tag on AO3
aeventi tag on AO3

Trivia[]

  • Venti narrates the opening cutscene in the beta version of the game. He tells of the Unknown God who took Lumine, and the nightmares Aether endured while he slept.
  • In the original Chinese text, Venti's Windblume poem changes slightly depending on whether the Traveler is Aether or Lumine, suggesting that his poem is about the Travelers themselves.
  • Aether is the twin who appears in the official webcomic for Genshin Impact. In it, he and Venti sit together in the forest near Mondstadt as the sun rises, and Venti tells him about the origins of Vanessa and how Mondstadt was freed from the oppressive rule of the Lawrence clan.
  • The Wings of Shimmering Galaxy glider lore reveals that the glider was given to the Traveler by Venti.
  • In Venti's birthday letter from 2024, Venti invites Aether to watch the sunset together and says he will play a new song for him, which for fans of the couple can be seen as a serenade. Also on the same day, in official Hoyoverse posts for his birthday, Venti's official artwork shows him inside a house, which some people have theorized could be his home or the traveler's Serenitea Pot. In the text of the post, Venti says something directed at the traveler about the sunlight being pleasant and how Aether couldn't keep his eyes open, followed by saying that he would make breakfast for them, which made people imagine that this implied that Venti and the traveler had spent the night on the same place, which leaves room for players to interpret this ambiguously, as something that may or may not have been platonic.

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4NEMO refers to the ship between the two, Kaedehara Kazuha and Xiao
5WIRL refers to the ship between the two, Kaedehara Kazuha, Xiao and Shikanoin Heizou
6REEZE refers to the ship between the two, Kaedehara Kazuha, Xiao, Shikanoin Heizou and Scaramouche

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