#amicus maris ; caelin! 🌊

[seelestia]

— SYMPHONY OF LUMINESCENCE, CAELIN.

[ VOICELINES // STORIES & TALENTS ]

In his hands, he held out a cage of light to the people of the darkness who never forget. [ NAMECARD : CAELIN - ILLUMINATION ]

(Ꮺ.) — PROFILE!

[ commissioned emotes are by @/nichotzz & the art in the middle is by @/athysan00! ]

❝I hope it isn't too late for me to introduce myself. Greetings, my name is Caelin, I am a journalist and I wish to ask you some questions for personal curiosity instead of professional means. Of course, considering my line of work, any doubt you may have about my sincerity is natural, so feel free to take as much time as you wish to finalize your judgement on me. I mean it, however, what I said about wanting to get to know you: not for work, but from one person to another. ...If you'd allow me?❞

[ VOICELINE : HELLO ]

FULL NAME: Uriel (given name), Caelin (mortal alias)

AGE: Unknown (estimated to be about 2,000+), 24 (appearance)

SPECIES: God, Merman | GENDER: Male

BIRTHDATE: March 18 (Pisces)

HEIGHT: 167 cm (5'6")

OCCUPATION: Journalist (currently, as a mortal)

AFFILIATION: The Steambird, Enkanomiya (formerly) | NATION: Fontaine, Inazuma (formerly)

RELATIVES: Orobashi (friend, deceased), Raiden Makoto (lover, deceased)

ADDITIONAL TITLES: Guardian of Light (in Enkanomiya's history), Symphony of Luminescence (wish title) | NICKNAMES: Mr. Lin (by Paimon), "He" (by Ei), Mr. Caelin (by colleagues and acquaintances)

VISION: Hydro, 5-star | WEAPON: Catalyst

CONSTELLATION: Amicus Maris ("a friend of the sea" in Latin) | HOW TO OBTAIN: Event Banner - Awakening Within The Depths

SPECIAL DISH: [Placeholder until Fontaine is unlocked! But all you need to know is that this man really, really likes his salad.]

MENU DESCRIPTION: A prestigious member of the Court of Fontaine with one too many secrets. Not many know, but those who lived under the surface once called him a friend.

(Ꮺ.) — OVERVIEW!

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❝You have questions? Of course, I'm always willing to answer them. Though, there may be certain things about me I ought to hold back. Or, perhaps, I can reveal them to you at a later time? Something in me says that you're trustworthy. It's a... gut feeling, you can say. Many often think that things such as gut feeling are unreliable because they're not based on concrete evidence. Hm, I'm not sure on how to define it to you but it certainly has a mystical air to it, right? Intuitive people are not magicians, however, I can tell you that.❞

[ VOICELINE : ABOUT CAELIN - I ]

APPEARANCE: Caelin's youthful appearance consists of average height and fair skin. He has royal blue (#002366) hair that reaches his nape, paired with light blue (#ADD8E6) eyes. In his formal outfit, he dons a white shirt underneath a silver vest that has his Inazuma Hydro Vision clipped onto the left chest with a blue-magenta (#7272a6) ascot tie. He also wears a midnight blue (#191970) coat that hangs loosely on his shoulders with a pair of black pants and shoes. This man is often seen walking around with a pair of round thin glasses and a pair of golden earrings that resemble the sun and moon, a memory of his previous home.

PERSONALITY: Caelin often speaks in a soft-spoken voice (so much so that people think he'd fall asleep halfway through his speech), a sign of his serene and bashful personality paired with obliviousness when faced with things he is unfamiliar with (some mortal customs like modern slang, sarcasm, etc.). But that unfamiliarity is what invokes his child-like curiosity that resemble the bits of innocence Caelin has left even after all these years.

Yet, he is not an open book; many describe Caelin as reserved and solitary which seems to be a self-imposed burden on his part. He is a listener rather than a talker, only sharing details about himself to a select few that he trusts. Due to this, he highly treasures every connection he is able to make such as his bond with the Traveler and shows sincere concern and vulnerability when the person is caught in jeopardy, no matter how trivial or significant. He is also known to be steadfast in his beliefs and values, his usually quiet persona almost completely fading when speaking about them.

LIKES: Salads (with seaweed), bitter drinks, theoretical/intellectual discussions, marine animals, scrolling through the literature sections in magazines.

DISLIKES: Unsolved conflicts, heat and sunny days, sweet or spicy food with too much flavor.

HOBBIES: Writing in his "journal", reading newspapers, taking walks at nighttime, stargazing.

INTERESTS: The inner workings of Celestia, the Steambird (as a way to gain information from all around Teyvat), marine biology, the Traveler's abilities without a Vision.

STRENGTHS: Well-informed of many happenings around Teyvat (a perk of working with newspapers), has a habit of predicting every possible outcome, can communicate with animals (more fluent with marine lives).

WEAKNESSES: Survivor's guilt, his inferior strength compared to other gods.

FEARS: Losing the people he treasures, reliving painful past memories.

[ CW: the trivia section contains some lore about events of the cataclysm! ]

(Ꮺ.) — TRIVIA!

❝It is a gift bestowed upon people whose ambitions catch the eyes of Celestia. I do not wish to speak so freely about those who live in the sky, yet I cannot deny that this is also one of the cores that allowed me to protect others around me in the past. I feel as if this object is caging me but if I am rid of it, then I'd be weaker. Weaker than I already am and if so, then I will not be able to protect what is dear to me at all. Thus, my feelings on it are… unclear.❞ [ VOICELINE : ABOUT THE VISION - HYPOCRISY ]

His given name, Uriel, means "God is my light" in Hebrew and the name was given to him by Orobashi during their first meeting. His mortal alias, Caelin, means "powerful warrior" in Irish.

He is right-handed.

His official MBTI is INFJ.

Caelin often keeps up to date with the literature sections in magazines. He loves poetry and how it allows both the writer and the reader to perceive things in an abstract manner. Other than that, he also finds all the drama and gossip in the romance section to be gripping.

He practices vegetarian diets as a preference. Those who worked under him often comment that his taste in food can be quite unique, such as salad with seaweed in them, pure bitter coffee, and more. Those who know him often joke that his tastebuds don't function normally like other people.

He has a habit of putting too much salt in his food without realizing differences in the taste. This likely stems from his origins as a saltwater creature. (Some even said he put salt instead of sugar in his coffee once... or multiple times, actually. Does he even notice?)

From Caelin's own description of his merman form, his tail is a silky blue that has the same color of his hair and it also subtly glows to help him navigate through the darkness at the bottom of the sea.

He can talk to marine animals and refer to them as his "source of information" because they often relay information to him about a few events observable by the sea shore.

Caelin has a partially physical "journal" that he writes in which is made out of Hydro properties using his Vision and he is able to summon it at any time and out of thin air. Based on the way it appears in one of his idle animations, this "journal" has a similarity to the hologram screens usually found in Sci-fi movies.

His sun and moon earrings are a reference to the mechanism of Dainichi Mikoshi in Enkanomiya which involves light and darkness.

Komaki, an elder of Bourou Village, described his departure from Watatsumi Island as a god to be 'a peaceful resignation' and that he was "a weak but kind god who lent his strength to the people and to the Watatsumi Omikami until peace prevailed".

He became an envoy for Watatsumi Island during Orobashi's reign. This was how he was able to meet and bond with the former Electro Archon, Makoto but he ultimately resigned after her death and Orobashi's.

After the Cataclysm, he grew embittered towards Celestia and left for Fontaine after ensuring that Watatsumi Island's safety will not be threatened for the next millennia. The reason why he chose Fontaine is because the God of Justice is known for "not meddling with the matters of the divine" which gives said region a sense of 'obedience' and thus, less pressure from Celestia's keen eyes.

It is theorized that Caelin is connected to Istaroth, the forgotten God of Time, but this has yet to be elaborated on sufficiently.

And huge props to all the amazing artists that helped bring Caelin to life, including this extra piece by my friend, Jae (@sarcasticqueerblob)! <3

[ © all rights reserved, sept 2022. do not steal, repost, nor claim as your own! ]

#CW: some lore about the cataclysm! i don't think it's too heavy but just in case~ #alas i am here to offer you this softie-shaped merman of mine <3 #he might be kokomi's ancestor but idk (/j) #+ an honorable mention to a certain someone for the pretty caelin art at the end <3 #amicus maris ; caelin! 🌊 #genshin oc #genshin impact oc

[seelestia]

CAELIN'S STORIES & GAMEPLAY.

QUICK NOTE: if you ask me where on earth did this dedication come from, i can only say: making my oc's feel semi-official is a guilty pleasure. (/lh) again, feel free to ignore if this isn't your thing!

[ PROFILE || caelin art by @/athysan00 on insta || cw: as a character linked to enkanomiya and the cataclysm, his stories have lore about those! if you don't wish to read them, you can just skip the stories and head on straight to his gameplay details further down. ]

— Character Details

A fine gentleman who works for the Steambird, a well-respected contributor to the products of the Court of Fontaine. Caelin isn't known to be a man of many words; a visionary with insight, he engages in small talks just fine but his true self only shines during conversations where possibilities and values are the subjects.

He isn't inquisitive like a reporter but rather, he is thought-provoking, a distinct trait that is apparent in his writing and his speech. One look at his refined figure and many would think there is nothing beyond the well-mannered person he exudes.

But unbeknownst to them, manners oftentimes tend to make for a good armor. It seems that being a mere journalist isn't all there is to this young man named Caelin, is there?

— Story 1

His existence was one of loneliness from the very start. From the moment he opened his eyes, he was drifting inside the embrace of water. There was no light, no sound but his own heart, no one to lead the newly born god to a fixed path. What was he doing here? What was his purpose? The world beared no answer. But who could really form an answer when asked about how gods were created?

With no one but himself to rely on, the newly-born nymph without a name began to wander through the darkness with only the light in his hand to guide him, hoping that one day he'd find an end to the horizon beneath the surface.

He felt no hunger, no exhaustion — only sheer and pure excruciating loneliness. The longer he drifted, the longer it became clearer to him that there was no such foolish thing as an end to the ocean in which he was lost in.

Wandering, wandering, wandering until he stumbled upon ruins amidst the darkness. These ruins weren't like any other; something was surrounding them like some sort of barrier. Curious, he shone the light in his hand to illuminate the way but what he found wasn't a way through, but a human.

A being that wasn't a fish nor any sea creature, but a living human entranced and transfixed on the blinding glow in his palm. It then asked, ❝What is that in your hand?❞

At that moment, the nymph was finally able to utter words for the first time since his awakening.

❝...Light,❞ he answered.

— Story 2

❝Light,❞ the human repeated after him, frowning as if that particular word was a foreign one that it never tasted on its tongue before. It then turned to look at the nymph with that very same frown, ❝How do you do it?❞

But before he could answer, the echoes of a roar interrupted their conversation. A beast, one with hostility laced in each it took towards them, roared again. The nymph was frightened, much more when the human had begun clinging to his scaly skin out of fear, but he stayed still. Reluctant but willing to try, he poured power into the light in his palm — hoping that this stunt could buy them some time, he did so until the gleam grew brighter and brighter until it was powerful enough to blind.

There came the roar again, but this noise was more like a hiss. A few more hisses then when he heard the sound of fading steps, it was only then the nymph breathed out a deep sigh. Only then, too, did the human jump in joy. It hollered over and over, ❝Savior! Savior!❞ The noise contained many hints of bliss but the volume of it had irritated the nymph's sensitive ears, forcing him to cover his gilled ears protectively.

The human noticed, immediately reverting to a quieter state with an apology, ❝Ah, I'm sorry! Are you alright?❞ The sea creature nodded in return, retracting his hand to enjoy the calm peace — but it wasn't long before the human latched onto his other hand, clutching it with a force not too harsh.

It pleaded to him, ❝O, dear Guardian of Light. Please, you must allow me to speak of your deeds to my kind! Abrax would be enthralled to meet you!❞

Guardian of Light? The title had surprised the nymph, but other details in the sentence were even more confusing. He wasn't sure how to respond. The light had always been something he was able to manifest as naturally as he breathed, but he thought it over.

The human was shaken when the beast had appeared, could they be more of them around here? And when the human said "its kind"... could it mean that were there more humans living here? A conscience inside his heart told the nymph that he shouldn't leave these people unarmored when there could be more of those beasts roaming around here.

It took a few moments of silence before he gave a reluctant nod. The human shook with happiness, thanking him over and over again as it tugged him further into the ruins. There was no malicious intent nor hidden agenda that he could sense from the human. Just an intuition of his and so, he obliged.

Not knowing that one day, the knowledge he passed onto the people would soon aid in bringing forth the corrupted reign of the Sunchildren.

— Story 3

The person the human had led the nymph to was a man by the name of Aberaku, a sage of a brilliant mind that was endlessly looking for a way to create artificial light after being ordered to do so by Tokoyo Ookami. The God of Time left him with no instructions but only a vague prophecy that one day, his answer will come to him.

Upon hearing of the ability to summon light that the nymph had, there was something akin to realization that dawned upon the sage. Could this creature be the answer Tokoyo Ookami was referring to? Convinced, Aberaku pleaded the nymph to become his subject of study for a period of time.

Just until he was able to conjure a way to create a man-made light, so that the people may be protected from the threats of the Bathysmal Vishaps. The nymph learnt that that was the name of the beast he encountered with the human earlier and feeling a responsibility to help, he agreed.

That simple gesture of agreement was the start of the time the nymph lived amongst the people. Children adored him, others felt scared, some were fascinated by his abilities.

❝O, Guardian of Light, where did you come from?❞

❝O, Guardian of Light, do you have stories?❞

❝O, Guardian of Light, what are those scales on your skin?❞

The nymph might not have been able to answer these questions but after drowning in loneliness for so long, the reality of being surrounded by fellow living beings filled his chest with a sense of content like never before. Yet, that exact feeling of contentment was what distracted him from the fact that his light was his only power and that besides it, he was weak.

Some time after the Dainichi Mikoshi was created and man-made light began to shine through the whole of Enkanomiya, the rules of Sunchildren were forced upon the lost civilization. Children were manipulated by corrupted nobles to become worshipped puppets, Aberaku was executed for "high treason" for objecting to the rules, and the Guardian of Light was thrown into the dungeons.

The Guardian of Light was only an innocent nymph, an innocent and weak god. It was at that moment where he realized that he was never strong enough to protect anyone, that his light was the only thing he was useful for. He didn't have enough strength to overthrow the corrupted government, he never did.

He was weak and as a consequence, he was trapped down there for many, many years while corruption ravaged the ground above his prison. The nymph cried and wept, mourning for the people and muttering his apologies to the people even though they could never hear him.

Years and years could've passed by, maybe even millennia — and for that long exactly, he was trapped.

— Story 4

When the Great Serpent came to overthrow the corrupted nobles and abolish the rules of the Sunchildren, it heard the cries of the nymph and responded to them, freeing him of the cage that held him prisoner for so long. Its voice was mighty as it uttered to him, ❝I have freed you and you are now under my debt. What is your name? Speak.❞

The nymph only wiped away at the pearly tears on his face and shook his head. He didn't have a name, only the title of Guardian of Light that he had grown to feel undeserving of over the time he spent imprisoned.

❝The oppressed people have told me of your your past deeds. Stand up and live up to your glory. From now on, you shall be called Uriel and you shall serve under me. Understood?❞ Something about the Serpent made him smile. There was no malicious intent nor hidden agenda that he could sense from it, the same feeling he had when he first met a certain human a long time ago. An intuition of his and so, he stood up to take his first step towards freedom.

He was the nameless nymph no longer. He was now Uriel, the Guardian of Light, the comrade of the Great Serpent.

It was the beginning of an era, a new way of surviving, a new way of life. Orobashi paved the way to many possibilities for its people and before long, the dream the people in the Dark Sea would finally be able to live on the surface came to be. Watatsumi Island was established and for the first time, Uriel was able to see an end to the endless horizon below and that was the surface. It was the first time he ever walked on two feet instead of swimming through water, too.

Orobashi, the serpent he had grown close to during the times of improving their people's lives, crowned him as the envoy of Watatsumi and he was sent to Inazuma as a symbol of peace. "That title had always suited you well," Uriel recalled the serpent telling him those words once. But deep down, he knew that this was just its way of encouraging him to explore more of the world on the surface.

And Uriel was forever thankful — for the world was finally his to explore and there, too, was where he was able to meet Makoto, the Electro Archon residing in Narukami, whom he fell head-over-heels for.

But once again, tragedy struck and his world was flipped on its head.

— Story 5

The divine, or Celestia, as the ones up above called themselves, ordered that Orobashi was to be executed and killed. As its comrade, it was truly an understatement to say that Uriel was more than taken aback. The people of Watatsumi were finally able to taste the sweetness of freedom, what could've possibly happened? He pleaded with his friend, but the Great Serpent refused to answer him.

❝The burden is for mine and only mine to bear. You must not meddle.❞

Those were the last words it said to him before it initiated its war with the Shogunate on Yashiori Island. Orobashi told him to stay behind, not to meddle and that the war wasn't his to take part in. Unbeknownst to him, the Great Serpent had gotten access to a forbidden book, earning the wrath of the divine who wished to conceal it. Yet, Uriel was still left in the dark amidst it all.

Everything confused him to no end and he sought out Makoto on Narukami Islans to find answers, but she was not there. She had gone to Khaenri'ah, leaving everyone behind; he realized he was too late.

With no one to answer him and a heart-wrenching worry for his first love, Uriel turned back to return to his friend's side — but when he did, all that greeted him was Orobashi's very corpse laying dead on top of Yashiori Island. It had lost the war and its life at the hands of Beelzebul; he realized he was too late, again.

His dearest friend and his lover. Why had both of them gone to a place where he couldn't follow? Why did they have to leave so soon?

It was as if the world was turning against him, robbing him of so much. From then on, no longer could Inazuma ever be the same to him, no longer could he look at these lands and not be reminded of those whom he had tragically lost.

The Shogunate's victory after the war on Yashiori Island had Watatsumi Island fully submitted to admit that the rules of the Shogun were supreme. Uriel salvaged whatever he could to rebuild the villages and homes, but the people noticed that he was never the same. Like a shell of a person, the usual bright smile on the tender-hearted Guardian of Light no longer reached his ears, no longer the same.

Perhaps, Uriel knew of this realization too which was why the parting became all the more bitter. After the war, Watatsumi Island shall no longer be perceived as a threat to the Shogunate and thus, will be left alone in peace for years in the future — this fact was what reassured him to take his leave.

❝Goodbye, my beloved people.❞

Yet, if there ever came a time where Watatsumi Island requires the help of this weak yet gentle god, he will respond to that call. Or perhaps, there will come a time where mortals no longer require the help from a god anymore. Who's to say?

This past will be behind him now but for Uriel, even as he started anew, he shall never forget his arduous journey with the people who once, like him, lived underneath the surface.

— Vision

For a god, even one as frail as he, a Vision wasn't an item bestowed upon him by the divine for his ambitions. Rather, it was a part of him, planted in him from the very moment he was born, an engraved insignia that allowed him to be called a god.

The power to command water has always come naturally to Uriel for this element is a constant in his life; the first thing that enveloped him, the first thing he knew, and the first thing that greeted him when he opened his eyes.

To a god named Uriel, water was his dearest friend, only second to a serpent which remains could still be seen on Yashiori Island till this very day.

๑ ⋆˚₊⋆────ʚ˚ɞ────⋆˚₊⋆ ๑

GAMEPLAY TALENTS.

NORMAL ATTACK: The Commandments of Water

Normal Attack: Performs up to 5 water splash attacks that deal Hydro DMG.

Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to quickly command an array of stars that surrounds an enemy and deals AoE Hydro DMG after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack: Caelin swiftly plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in his path and dealing AoE Hydro DMG upon impact with the ground.

— The Guardian of Light was a symbol of peace, a soul that resonates with pacifism. Yet, when that is not an option, he engages in battles with the utmost grace in his every step.

ELEMENTAL SKILL: Light on One's Feet

Using the power of Hydro, Caelin passes through an enemy in the blink of an eye to leave behind a miniature whirlpool that pulls in nearby enemies and deals Hydro DMG for 5s. At the end of the duration, the whirlpool will explode to deal AoE Hydro DMG and apply the Wet status to the opponents inside and near the AoE.

If Caelin is the active character during the duration of Light on One's Feet, his footsteps will briefly turn into illusory water puddles until it ends.

[ Info: Cooldown: 8.0s ]

— The ability to seep through, to permeate without a sound is an interesting observation about the properties of water. A harmless trait, but as harmless as it looks, underestimate the tranquil waves and you'll miss just how quickly it can consume you.

ELEMENTAL BURST: Elysian Scintilla

Caelin summons a blinding light in his hands as if to cleanse the filth of the world with its glow, stunning enemies for 3s and bestowing the Aureole Blessing upon all party members which increases the party's Elemental Burst DMG throughout the duration. The Aureole Blessing automatically gains one stack for each party member that has their Elemental Burst ready and can only have three stacks at a time.

When any party member casts an Elemental Burst, it consumes one stack. Consuming each stack will increase the DMG dealt by the party's Elemental Bursts by 25%/ 45%/60% respectively in the order of the stack consumed based on Caelin's Max HP.

When consuming the last stack granted by Aureole Blessing, the Elemental Burst will be followed up by an additional explosion that deals Hydro DMG which counts as Caelin's Elemental Burst DMG.

[ Info: Energy Cost: 90 // Cooldown: 15.0s // Aureole Blessing's Duration: 12.0s ]

— Before, the spark at his fingertip was used to shine a way for the people below the surface. Now, once more, he wields it in his hands to guide the lost ones to light.

(Source: Aponia from Honkai Impact 3rd. The angle where she holds out the light in her palms to the camera is what I was picturing for his Elemental Burst! The art on the right is a commission done by @/athysan00. Please do not steal, repost or claim as yours!)

1ST ASCENSION PASSIVE: Eroding Vortex

Opponents inside the whirlpool summoned by Caelin's Elemental Skill will have their Movement SPD decreased by 20% for 7s.

4TH ASCENSION PASSIVE: Afterglow

When Aureole Blessing is active, all party members will have their Energy Recharge increased by 30% until the end of the duration.

UTILITY PASSIVE: The Lone Sea Dweller

Decreases swimming Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

CONSTELLATIONS & ASCENSIONS.

C1: Throughout the duration of Aureole Blessing, Caelin's Elemental Skill CD is reset every time an Elemental Burst is cast. Additionally, using this skill will also further decrease the Movement SPD and Elemental RES of opponents by 20%.

C2: When the Aureole Blessing is active, all party members will recover some HP based on Caelin's Max HP each time an Elemental Burst is cast during the duration.

C3: Increases the level of Light on One's Feet by 3. Maximun upgrade level is 15.

C4: Aureole Blessing's stacks are upgraded to four and the fourth stack will grant a 75% DMG boost.

C5: Increases the level of Elysian Scintilla by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

C6: When casting Elysian Scintilla, all party members will have their Crit DMG increased by 20% and their Crit Rate increased by 12% for 10s.

— Talent Level Materials: Crowns of Insight, Teachings / Guides / Philosophies to Light, Spectral Husks / Nucleuses / Hearts, [TBA: Fontaine Weekly Boss]

— Ascension Materials: Varunada Lazurite Fragments / Chunks / Gemstones, [TBA: Fontaine Local Specialty], Spectral Husks / Nucleuses / Hearts, Dragonheir's False Fins

GAMEPLAY TIPS.

Recommended Role: Support > Sub-DPS > Main DPS

Recommended Talent Priority: Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack

Recommended Artifacts: 4-piece Noblesse Oblige > 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith > 2-piece Emblem of Severed Fate & 2-piece Tenacity of the Millelith

Recommended Stats: HP% & Energy Recharge

WHEN IDLE.

Idle Animation - I: Caelin summons his "journal" (a hologram-like book that is made from water using his Vision) out of thin air and begins to write down a few notes with his right index finger, letting out thoughtful noises all the while.

Idle Animation - II: With a faraway look on his face, Caelin idly fidgets with the earring on his left ear using his left hand. The sun and moon earring briefly glows and clings quietly like a windchime as he does so.

Idle Chats

Chat: Thoughts: ❝Mulling over something? Care to share? I'm always willing to lend you my ears and shoulder, should you ever need them.❞

Chat: Fish Out of Water: ❝I never do well under the heat. It makes me feel like a drying fish out of water... Oh, I just made a pun about myself without realizing.❞

Chat: About Time: ❝If only time were a star that we could keep in a jar, so that it may shine forever.❞

GAMEPLAY VOICELINES.

Joining Party

I: ❝Whatever shall we encounter today?❞

II: ❝Alright then, I'll be at your beck and call.❞

III: ❝Of course. Lead the way, friend.❞

Elemental Skill

I: ❝Mind your step.❞

II: ❝Swiftly now.❞

III: ❝Do not resist.❞

Elemental Burst

I: ❝May the light purify you.❞

II: ❝Let down your guard.❞

III: ❝Don't close your eyes.❞

IV: ❝Hush.❞

Fallen/Death

I: ❝This is it... my end...❞

II: ❝I'm finally... home.❞

III: ❝Unkept promises...❞

— Deploying Wind Glider: ❝What a peculiar feeling.❞

— Sprint Start - I: ❝I'm right beside you.❞

— Sprint Start - II: ❝Go ahead, I'll catch up.❞

Low HP

I: ❝I'll be fine.❞

II: ❝Out of all the times to feel weak, it just had to be now...❞

III: ❝I need to hold on much longer...❞

Hits Taken

Light Hit Taken - I: ❝That is quite uncouth.❞

Light Hit Taken - II: ❝Is such aggression necessary?❞

Heavy Hit Taken - I: ❝Ah, that was a fault on my part.❞

Heavy Hit Taken - II: ❝I'm alright, this is just a minor obstacle.❞

Opening Chest

I: ❝Do not fret about splitting, you can take them all. I don't mind, your happiness is mine.❞

II: ❝These must be the invigorating rewards that the adventurers always talk about.❞

III: ❝Are treasures always this shiny? I feel obligated to keep them.❞

[ © SEELESTIA, jan 2023. all rights reserved. do not repost, translate nor claim as your own. ]

#i figured only having his gameplay stuff might be too dull so i added his stories here too! #it's a weird combo ik but there are some details in his stories that connect to his gameplay talents >:) #ty for reading! <3 #amicus maris ; caelin! 🌊 #genshin oc #genshin impact oc

[seelestia]

interrupting your daily broadcast to tell you to... TAKE A LOOK AT MY BOYYYY !! 🫶

i got to commission these cute shaded chibis of caelin from a vv nice artist (@/nichotzz) on insta! she did a super good job <3 he looks so cute here 😭

pov: you're spilling some neighborhood tea with him over an actual cup of tea and he is gobsmacked.

[ © caelin's design belongs to me, the art belongs to the vv talented nich (@/nichotzz) on insta. please don't steal nor claim as your own! ]

#he literally works at a newspaper company so idk why he's so shocked (/j) #for those who don't know: lin is my genshin oc whose profile has been rotting in my drafts— #but his profile will be posted soon enough! he shall arrive >:) #FOR NOW LET'S ADMIRE HIS CHIBI EMOTES !! LOOOKKK <3 his earrings and the details on the lapels 😭🫶 #amicus maris ; caelin! 🌊

[seelestia]

CAELIN'S VOICELINES.

QUICK NOTE: feel free to ignore if this isn't your thing! i just wanted to give my genshin oc some more proper lore and elaboration. his stories & gameplay stuff is queued after this, so don't mind the double post about this little guy. i don't want the feeling of leaving an idea unpolished haunting me anymore (/j)

[ PROFILE || caelin art by @/athysan00 on insta || cw: lore about raiden shogun's backstory and enkanomiya, but nothing too heavy! ]

— Hello: ❝I hope it isn't too late for me to introduce myself. Greetings, my name is Caelin. Is it alright if I ask you some questions? For personal curiosity, not for professional intentions. But considering the fact that I am a journalist, having doubts about my sincerity is only natural, so feel free to take as much time as you wish to finalize your judgement on me. I mean it, however, what I said about wanting to get to know you: not for work, but from one person to another. ...If you'd allow me?❞

More About Caelin

I: ❝You have questions? Of course, I'm always willing to answer them. Though, there may be certain things about me I ought to hold back. Or, perhaps, I can reveal them to you at a later time? Something in me says that you're trustworthy. It's a... gut feeling, you can say. Many often think that things such as gut feeling are unreliable because they're not based on concrete evidence. Hm, I'm not sure on how to define it to you but it certainly has a mystical air to it, right? Intuitive people are not magicians, however, I can tell you that.❞

II: ❝My occupation consists of reading through the information given to me, processing and sorting them, then typing them down in a way that is digestible for readers. It may sound like a repetitive process, but the information you receive every week is different and this job offers an abundance of information from all around Teyvat. ...What do I need them for? Well, I wouldn't say that I wish to be all-knowing, but it is something that this job allows me to strive for.❞

III: ❝I'm not originally from Fontaine, but you must have already figured that out, haven't you? My Vision is quite indicating of where I came from. I don't try to actively hide it, but only a few ever dare to ask. So, yes, I hail from the Nation of Thunder and you're familiar with my home, correct? That is what my source of information tells me.❞

IV: ❝My source of information? Well, first and foremost, I'll have you know that I do not associate myself with notorious ways. My sources of information are far and many... because they are fishes and other marine creatures. Their knowledge is as wide as the sea, you'd be surprised at how much they know with all the places they travel to and how long they live. If you can speak the language they speak, that is. You're asking how do I know? Ah, it seems I wasn't clear enough when I told you about my homeland. You see, I do hail from Inazuma, except my true home was below the surface.❞

V: ❝Now that I have told you whence I came from, your curiosity must be through the roof. I can see it in your face. chuckle Well... I can tell you that I have a tail and I can breathe underwater, but you won't believe me, would you? ...Oh, you would? It is either traveling to so many nations has ruined the element of surprise for you or you acknowledge that I am not a liar. Eitherway, this still feels nice. The feeling of getting to know someone and telling something about yourself in return, I like it.❞

Good...

Morning: ❝Good morning... Apologies for my lack of energy. My eyes are quite sensitive, so they need some more time to adjust to the sun. I’m personally more fond of nighttime because the moonlight is much more lenient. But that aside, what would you like for breakfast?❞

Afternoon: ❝Goodness, the sun doesn't spare us any mercy. I'll scout for any place with a shade that can shelter us, so we can rest for a bit. sigh It is indeed a shame I didn't bring my parasol with me.❞

Evening: ❝I love when evening arrives. It’s usually when people can come home after a long day of difficulty, it’s like the feeling of planting a new seed in the morning and watering it throughout the day. Now, the time comes for us to rest and watch the fruits of our efforts grow. ...However, as a journalist who has flexible deadlines, I cannot relate to this.❞

Night: ❝She used to love gazing at the moon...❞

— When It Rains: ❝I'm many sure poets would love to write something about the sentimentality this weather brings. But most importantly… here, place my coat over your head. I can't have the renowned Traveler fall ill under my supervision now, can I? Take it as a gesture from a concerned friend.❞

— After the Rain: ❝I actually used to think that puddles are like ponds that can teleport me back to the sea if I step on them. Haha, oh, it seems I still have so much to learn about the world on the surface.❞

— When The Sun is Out: ❝Basking in the lights of dawn like this is quite nice… But how come it ends up to be such a menace during the afternoon?❞

— When It Snows: ❝What a breathtaking sight.❞

— Hobbies: ❝I have a few hobbies that I indulge in, but I think my favorite has to be stargazing. The vastness of the horizon humbles me. Some may find it boring, but I personally enjoy it because it reminds me of home. Say, would you like to join me next time? I can prepare some food if you'd like too. We can have a picnic under the stars. What do you think?❞

— Troubles: ❝There is so much about this world that we have yet to uncover. We don't know when, how, or what the secrets could be. The only thing we can hope for is that we'd live long enough to bear witness to it all.❞

— Favorite Food: ❝Every morning, I like to brew myself a mug of black coffee with a few blocks of ice. It helps me to stay awake and follow up on my deadlines, so I enjoy its practical properties. Speaking of, is it really all that strange not to put in any creamer? A colleague of mine almost fell unconscious when he tried to take a whiff of my mug once. ...I didn't know it was that bad.❞

— Least Favorite Food: ❝I had the chance to eat sugar cookies once and they were… sweet, too sweet. I could barely swallow down even one bite.❞

— Interesting Things: ❝There was this one time where an elderly lady gave me some leftover food that she cooked as a kind gesture. But the next day, she came rushing to find me, apologizing because the food was apparently spoiled when she handed it to me. Strangely, I didn’t notice anything was off when I ate it for dinner. …You think my taste buds are a cause of concern? Are they?❞

— About Judgement: ❝Despite how trusted your source might be, you must learn not to make your judgment hastily at face value. The facts may be laid out in front of you, but judgement is something you should decide after everything has been evaluated. Recklessness and prejudice tend to cloud one's opinion, so we must be careful. Similarly in a game of chess, one must regard every possible consequence before making a move.❞

— About Mortals: Conflict: ❝The human mind is truly something to observe, always fluctuating and never the same for each person you cross paths with. Fascinating, but... there are times where the need to keep up becomes too exhausting to to deal with. Sadly, this is why I prefer to work alone when I'm able to. Conflict is... not something I prefer diving head first into.❞

— About Caelin's Voice: ❝My voice is soft, you say? Many people have told me that before. Is it… a problem that disturbs my means of communication? Oh, you mean some people like to point out certain facts not with the expectation of change, but just to point them out? Ah, I see... O-oh, you think my voice is beautiful? Thank you.❞

Friendship Lv. 4

— About the Vision: Hypocrisy: ❝I cannot deny that this Vision is a core that allowed me to protect others in the past. I feel as if this object is caging me... but if I am rid of it, then I'd be weaker. Weaker than I already am and I will not be able to protect what is dear to me at all. Thus, my feelings on it are… unclear.❞

— Something to Share: ❝You wish to know more about my true form? Hm, I haven't changed form for many millennia now, I've gotten so accustomed to walking with two feet. But I can give you a description: my tail has about the same color as my hair and it glows in the dark so that I can navigate the dark depths. You hope to see me in that form someday? Aha, we'll see. ...Wait, you actually meant that?❞

— About Gods: ❝When you think of gods, what sort of concept comes to your mind first? Those with prominent power? Or those who are only called as such because of how they were born? I was one of the latter case. I was never strong, not as strong as how a god should be. I'm not sure if I can still be called one anymore but that is why I am who I am now. An ordinary man called Caelin, I have been just that for a very long time now.❞

— About The Seven: ❝The seven gods who took the thrones after the disastrous Archon War... I can only imagine the amount of chaos they had to persist through to end up where they are today. Although some of the original Seven have passed away and new ones rise to the throne, it still feels surreal to know that all those tragedies and bloodshed were what led to the very Teyvat we're seeing today.❞

— About Inazuma: Separation: ❝Although I do not completely identify with the concept of thunder itself, I still consider the whole of Inazuma as my nation. But I have long made my decision to cut off all ties with it. As immature as this sounds, the land just holds too many bitter memories for me. So bitter that they became infectious, tainting all the good memories of Inazuma that I have left in my heart.❞

— [Unlocked after completing Archon Quest III: Omnipresence Over Mortals] About Celestia: ❝The power of the divine... It was only after the events of the Cataclysm occured that I couldn't turn a blind eye to them any longer. It wasn't only me that was greatly affected by the aftermath. ...What am I doing this for? I haven't found the answer yet but maybe, one day. And when I do, you'll be the first one to know. I promise.❞

— About Enkanomiya: ❝It used to be a civilization lost deep within the depths before it became what is known as Watatsumi Island to you now. The people there are generations of those whom my old friend and I used to protect from dangers within the Dark Sea. Enkanomiya is only the shell of an abandoned city now.❞

— About Enkanomiya: Guardian of Light: ❝I see, so you've heard about me in the murals and notes you found down there. They called me the Guardian of Light because they were those who lived in the darkness and I was able to manifest light from my fingertips. I only met the people there by accident, yet I stayed to lend them my light. Because for us who once lived under the surface, there was no sun when we looked up. Only the darkness of the abyss staring right back.❞

— About Watatsumi Omikami: Home: ❝The first time we met, I always questioned why it allowed me to live and serve it instead of cutting me down. Before, I was just a wandering merman who stumbled upon a civilization but there, I found a home with the people and Orobashi recognized that. I will never forget its kindness and till this day, knowing that the carcass of my old friend still laid on top of Yashiori Island still fills me with grief.❞

— [Unlocked after Archon Quest III: Omnipresence Over Mortals] About Ei: ❝Headstrong and stubborn, those are the words that I've always associated Beelzebul with. But that is something to be admired. Tell me, have her ideals of eternity changed at all? Hm, I see. So, even Beelzebul has managed to break free from the shackles of the past.... Traveler, before you go, can you send my regards next time you see her? Tell her that Uriel wishes her well from another land.❞

— About Yae Miko: ❝Back then, she seldom called me by my name and always referred to me as 'the water nymph' instead. Who would've thought that the Kitsune who used to send me judging stares would share the same profession as me? She'd definitely try to subtly brag about her position that is higher than mine, haha. ...But I haven't spoken to her ever since that tragedy. But I'm happy that at least, she seems to be doing well.❞

— About Sangonomiya Kokomi: ❝The Divine Priestess who is currently watching over the people seems to be of healthy mind and pure heart. It makes me feel... content, knowing that they are capable enough to defend and rise back up together as mortals, even without the help of a god. The Guardian of Light may be known as nothing more than a legend there at this time of age, but I am proud of how far they've come. And I know that Orobashi would've also been proud of them.❞

— About the Tsaritsa: ❝Overthrowing the divine... I don't think there is a certain sign about how this plan will end up yet. But just by learning that such an agenda exists, we can make one thing clear: that the one who sits at the throne of Zapolyarny Palace possesses a bravery beyond what even us gods are capable of harboring.❞

— [Unlocked after completing Archon Quest II: Farewell, Archaic Lord] About Zhongli: ❝Yes, the news that the Golden God has stepped down from his throne still never fails to take me by surprise. Rex Lapis has been around for a very long time, even back when I was still inside the Dark Sea. Truly, to see him change is a direct indication that history itself is changing.❞

— About Focalors: [TBA when Fontaine releases!]

Friendship Lvl. 6

— About Us: ❝You are different from anyone I've ever met before and I've seen many people throughout my years of living. You may be known all around as the Traveler who saved multiple nations, but that isn't all, is it? Your ability to use Elemental powers without a Vision, the world you said you came from, your sibling... you have many stories to tell, don't you?❞

— About Us: Drifters: ❝We're not all that different, you and me. As someone from the Dark Sea, that place could barely even be considered a part of Teyvat because all I knew was the endless horizon of the sea while you weren't a part of this world yourself. Now look where we are, drifting through the currents of the world and seeing where they'll take us in the end. But at the very least, I'm drifting together with you... it's comforting.❞

— [Unlocked after Imperatrix Umbrosa Story Quest: Act II] About Makoto: ❝Beelzebul must deem you worthy of trust if you've been told of this story — and if you're asking me this on purpose, then you must already know how the history goes. sigh ...Indeed, the bond I formed with Makoto was one of a kind. A bond I couldn't hope to replicate even if I were to try for hundreds of years. But it has been a long time since she left us all. A long and painful time.❞

— [After unlocking Enkanomiya] About Istaroth: The God of Time: ❝She was referred to as Tokoyo Ookami by those in Enkanomiya and before Orobashi, they worshipped her for bestowing knowledge upon them. Dainichi Mikoshi was her idea. From what I recall, instead of giving actual instructions on how to build it, she told Abrax a prophecy and that prophecy came in the form the light I could manifest in my hand and he managed to build Dainichi Mikoshi based on that. But I always found it odd that she gave Abrax that prophecy around the time I was born. It was as if... she already knew of my existence even before I came to be. Who is she, really?❞

— [Unlocked after Imperatrix Umbrosa Story Quest: Act II] About Makoto: First & Last Love: ❝Makoto was someone who found beauty in knowing that flowers wilt and that time passes without halt. Whenever she spoke, I never wanted to stop listening nor did I want to be away from her. It was only during the war between my friend, Orobashi and the Shogunate some millennia ago that I, out of confusion after being told to stay behind, sought out Makoto on Narukami Island. When I arrived, she was nowhere to be found. She left to go to Khaenri'ah without telling me nor Beelzebul. But by that time, I was already too late and she was already... gone. I... I didn't even get to say goodbye.❞

MISCELLANEOUS.

Receiving A Gift

I: ❝...Mm. ...Hm? Oh, no, no! It tastes good, better than good, actually. I was just thinking about how hard it must be for you to make this. My tastes are quite out of the norm, after all. But fortunately for me, you seem to be the chef. chuckle❞

II: ❝For me? Thank you. I promise I will repay you back soon. I know that isn't what you're asking for, but I still want to, regardless. Can I?❞

III: ❝Ah... Ahem. Did you, per chance, sprinkle some sugar into this dish? I appreciate the thought, friend.❞

Feelings About Ascension

Intro: ❝You're giving me power? Are you certain that I am deserving of this? ...Thank you, I trust your judgement. If you're willing to give me this, then I will accept it with open arms.❞

Building Up: ❝I haven't experienced the feeling of having a comrade for so long until now. It still fills me with warmth the same way I used to feel back then. I owe it all to you.❞

Climax: ❝I am growing stronger, what a strange and fascinating feeling... like a dam waiting to overflow and burst. It seems I still need some more training in order to contain it better.❞

Conclusion: ❝Our journey together, no matter how sweet or bitter it becomes, will be a memory I'll never forget for eternity. And for eternity too, I shall remember you, even if we are far apart. I am always on your side, dear friend.❞

— Birthday: ❝Happy birthday, Traveler. For gods, time is akin to a butterfly that flies away from our grasp. Gone in the blink of an eye, uncatchable. That is why I like this particular tradition that mortals do, celebrating the day they were born so that they won't forget. So, you should not hold back from treating this day as yours. Happy birthday, my dearest friend.❞

๑ ⋆˚₊⋆────ʚ˚ɞ────⋆˚₊⋆ ๑

VOICELINES ABOUT CAELIN.

— [Friendship Lvl. 6] Ei - About Caelin: The Past: ❝Is that the name Uriel goes by these days? So, it seems he has made himself a home in the Nation of Justice after leaving Inazuma. I do not blame him because it'd be hypocritical of me. I locked myself away in the Plane of Euthymia while he left to start anew in Fontaine — the losses of our loved ones drove us to do things beyond composed thinking. I lost Makoto, but he lost both Makoto and that serpent he called a friend. Now that I look at it... in a way, I think he and I might've not been all that different, after all.❞

— [Friendship Lvl. 4] Yae Miko - About Caelin: ❝Hm, he is an editor from Fontaine, you say? Hm, do I know him, you ask? Well, what do you think? We are in the same branch of work, after all. But ah, a quick reminder for you: appearances can be deceiving, little ones.❞

— [After Imperatrix Umbrosa Story Quest: Act II] Yae Miko - About Caelin: Old Memories: ❝The water nymph has gone a long way since then. Dearie me, I can still recall all those times where social cues were his worst enemy back then. Jokes and sarcasm just always seemed to fly over his head. Although in the present, I suppose he has matured now? Looks like time truly does change a person. ...Hm? Yes, he is older than me. What, are you accusing me of talking ill about my elders? My, my, how bold of you.❞

Traveler and Paimon - About Caelin's Journal

Paimon: ❝Hey, do you remember that weird screen Mr. Lin likes to summon out of nowhere?❞

Traveler: ❝Oh, you mean his "journal"? The floating one that is made out of water?❞

Paimon: ❝Yeah! Paimon wonders if she can get one like that too? It must be nice to have something that you don't have to carry and you don't need a pen to copy down information on it. Mr. Lin can summon it anytime too! Like whoosh, swoop, come forth, my book!❞

Traveler: ❝Well, in that sense, aren't you technically my "journal" too? Just that you aren't made of water.❞

Paimon: ❝Hey! Are you making fun of Paimon!?❞

[ © SEELESTIA, jan 2023. all rights reserved. do not repost, translate nor claim as your own. ]

#i love how mysterious caelin seems at first impression but then you unlock his friendship lvl 4 #and BAM! he turns out to be a little bit of a dork with shakespeare traits + (slightly traumatic) nostalgia + broken tastebuds + fish guy. #ty for reading! #amicus maris ; caelin! 🌊 #genshin oc #genshin impact oc

[seelestia]

LIA PLS GIVE OC BRAINROTS ONCE HES FINISHED OMGMG AND THE NAME,, THE NAMEEEE GIVE GIVE GIVE ONCE IT'S DONE 🤲🤲🤲

KYOOOO !! <3 your enthusiasm makes you want to squish you (/pos) and the boy's name is Caelin! but he'd tell you to just call him Lin because he wants to seem approachable <//3 (/j)

( link to the first picrew here and the second one here! )

His official profile is still in my drafts, but here are a summary about his backstory and facts:

(Contains lore about Enkanomiya, Fontaine, and Ei's backstory under the cut!)

His birth name is Uriel (pronounced as 'yuhr-iy-el'), but the current mortal alias he goes by is Caelin (pronounced as 'kay-lin').

Is a water nymph or a merman who originated from the Dark Sea (the sea Enkanomiya was in) and he was not involved in the Archon War. An immortal who can be considered as a god, but he is a notably weak one and doesn't have nor want people to rule over.

Pitying the people of Enkanomiya, he told them how to ward off Bathysmal Vishaps using light and they expressed their gratitude to him. After Orobashi's arrival, Caelin was invited to live among them where he eventually became comrades with the serpent god. He wasn't worshipped by the people of Enkanomiya, but he was known as the 'Bringer of Light' and a dear friend of Orobashi.

Was the lover of Makoto, Ei's twin and the original Electro Archon. Following the rise of Watatsumi Island, Caelin bonded with her during the times when he was frequently sent as an envoy to discuss diplomatic matters until professional meetings turned into prolonged chats just to keep each other around. Makoto's death during the Cataclysm 500 years ago cemented his embitterment towards Celestia and Orobashi's demise at the hands of Ei also put him at odds with his deceased lover's twin — until now, Inazuma still bears painful memories for him.

Although he was well-respected in Enkanomiya, Caelin's role in history gradually faded into a legend amongst the residents of Watatsumi after the death of Orobashi. According to elders of the Bourou Village, legends only remember him in his merman form.

Currently, he is a member of the Court of Fontaine as an editor-in-chief for the Steambird, a newspaper outlet that is known all over Teyvat. He left Watatsumi a long time ago to conduct a personal and secret research on Celestia and the powers who currently oppose them such as the Abyss Order and the Fatui. His job is an immense aid in gaining more intel. He was indifferent towards Celestia before but after what ensued, he decided to start the research in honor of his deceased friend and lover.

The reason why he chose Fontaine to reside in is because the current Hydro Archon is known for "not meddling with the matters of the divine" (as said by Dainsleif) which lessens the possibility of Celestia keeping their gaze on Fontaine in particular. This helps to keep his research somewhat undercover and it seems to work, so far.

His in-game model is a medium male (which is similar to Venti, Xiao, etc.) and his height is 165 cm (5'4"). So, if you put Lin beside Zhongli and Venti, he'll be in the middle!

A five-star catalyst user with a Hydro Vision! His skills might have references to Bathysmal Vishaps concerning the energy recharge and a character's HP to highlight his Enkanomiya origins. I think he'd be either a Support or a Sub-DPS, but we'll see!

Very eloquent and gentle; talks so softly people always think he's about to doze off halfway through his speech. He likes taking walks during nighttime, reading newspapers and listening to Fontaine's orchestral performances. He can also sing well (he is a merman, after all), but that's a secret!

Caelin is wistful and emotional at heart, with hints of loneliness after the losses of his loved ones. But there are times where he can be childishly curious when it comes to machinery or overly modern things (as someone who has only lived under the sea before). But he is fervent about his goals and right now, those are to fulfill his research about Celestia to honor avenge? Makoto and Orobashi, as well as to wait for the day Tsaritsa executes her plan of overthrowing the divine.

Is scared yet equally fascinated by aquariums. It's like a prison, but a fun and luxurious one? Perhaps, he should ask the fishes in there and get an actual review. Yes, of course, he can talk to all sorts of marine life. (See what I mean when I say his thought process can be stupidly silly at times??? /lh)

#perhaps i have put too much thought into him <//3 #but that's my boy !! lonely and fueled by melancholic vengeance and maidenless (/j) #and ty kyo for giving this silly boy of mine some love <3 sob sob #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest kyo! 🍀 #amicus maris ; caelin! 🌊 #— feel free to block this tag if you don't wanna see genshin oc content on this blog !! #genshin oc

[seelestia]

ALSO WHATS THIS ABOUT GENSHIN OC YES I'M LISTENING

UMMMM. i may or may not have developed a merman oc while harmlessly scrolling thru enkanomiya's lore <//3

#he was just a little thought in the corner of my mind #BUT NOW HE IS DEVELOPED #funny how genshin oc's were just brought up in our convo some time ago fjejkwkdkwk i jinxed myself #ty for showing interest in my boy <3 #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠 #amicus maris ; caelin! 🌊

[seelestia]

kay i can't help but say

you're oc <333

-pudding manager

aaaaa, tyyyy! caelin is just a grieving softie who needs hugs <//3

#i feel even better knowing that this ask comes from someone who manages pudding <3 #can i have some free puddings then mayhaps??? nyehehe (/lh) #ask box! 📬 #anon visitors! 🔎 #amicus maris ; caelin! 🌊

[seelestia]

hmm yk that might work, i'll prep for that and some comfy pillows + naps lol lia??????? i think the simp gods has descended upon you JUST ACCEPT AND EMBRACE IT /j

i’ll be waiting <3 <3 hhhhh pls i’m so soft for him too i’d give everything to this man jsldsljdlsjdls hehehehe it’s ok sis we can simp together shamelessly there will be no judgemental looks under the roof of our house - we simp and we’re proud of it <3

i think you’d usually call big sisters jiejie??? probably?? at least i call my biological big sister with that (well, a variation of that) hskdjskd i’ve never been called big sister before pls that’s adorable aaaa ///

yes!!! exactly!!!! manifesting ayato for you whenever his next banner comes out 🤞🏻🪷🧋💧

LOL actually never thought of doing that, might try it out once i got hubby on the team 👀

hmmmm i suppose he is quite prince-like. the way he moves in the trailer and throughout the story just looks… elegant. with the arm on the back while he attacks with his sword and all…. lmao i see there are still some traces of simping going on here hehehe /lh

i emailed the support email but they just replied back with ‘sorry we don't accept inbound emails from here pls create support ticket instead thx’. and today they triggered an auto reply on one of the open ticket (which i had from a previous enquiry, not the shadowban issue) saying that they’re swamped with tickets so it will take them a while to get to it…. sigh.

also the name caelin sounds adorable and i wanna squish his cheeks!!! i can’t read his backstory for now cause i haven’t finished enkanomiya lore but he looks adorable and sad(?) and i would pat his head <3

my sincerest apologies, i tend to channel 110% of my simp side when it comes to sir kamisato ayato *cough* (/lh) we have come so far, rin jie... remember when you used to be in denial when it comes to a man with pretty amber eyes and a velvety voice jfjwkdkka

ACTUALLY, I MIGHT AS WELL GIVE YOU ONE RN. >:) so, let us think about... zhongli who notices the way the corners of your eyes droop, as if trying to catch for the slightest wink of sleep — and who is he if not a gentleman? he offers you his shoulder to rest on. his voice tickles your ears and you can almost feel the rumbles of his chest as he talks. at this point, you aren't sure if you're even sleepier or just purely distracted but either way, you're not here to deny his act of thoughtfulness. oh, to lean on zhongli's shoulder sob sob <3

yes, may ayato come home !! <3 speaking of pulls, how did your pulls go??? is your hubby finally home??? 👀 i'm at 40+ pity rn but if zhongli doesn't come home, then alhaitham will <3 i also feel a temptation to pull for tighnari because he's so sassy fkwkkskd (but i won't since he'll be a standard five-star in 3.1) !! if hubby is home, send me an in-game selfie of him, i wanna see 👀

albedo set the path to my heart so ayato and heizou could strut in (/j) he's definitely one of the most complex characters! his design is vv breathtaking but when i write about him sometimes, i have to put in a bit more effort than usual but i like that challenge >:) all of a sudden, i really want to make a tier list for us genshin writers to sort characters into 'hardest to easiest to write' sections fjekfkkseksk

NOOOOO, not the traffic :( it seems we have to resort to another new blog, rin jie <//3 but i'll still be there to support you 🫂 go achieve your well-deserved writing space !! AND I JUST SAW YOUR NEW BLOG AND THE URL IS SO YOU??? (/pos) zhongrin for life <3

aww, ty! the meaning behind his name is actually 'warrior, protector' in irish and you're not wrong !! he just has that sleepy and rueful smile fjejkdksek and dw, take your time to catch up on the lore~ it lowkey took me a while to explore enkanomiya too HELFPPSKD but one fact unrelated to enkanomiya's lore about him is that he was makoto's (the original electro archon / ei's twin) lover. they came to know each other through diplomatic means but legends in inazuma noted how the two grew closer afterwards — her death in the cataclysm is partially the reason why he left for fontaine and grew hateful towards celestia. the former goddess of thunder and her loyal water nymph, but only one of them is left <//3

indeed, we normalize giving headpats to thousands-year-old men (looking at xiao and zhongli). how tall are you, rin jie??? 😭 lin is 165 cm btw !! i would absolutely cackle if he's shorter than you fjwkfkwlkf as eloquent and rich he might be, caelin gets super bashful when people call him handsome or just give him praises, he's vv pat-able <//3

p/s: ALSO !! i saw this tiktok and it reminded of you sm i started laughing HELDPWKKDKS

#also how are you enjoying sumeru so far??? 👀 #i still haven't unlocked all the teleport waypoints yet fjkekdks but the lands are super vast with the mountains and all !! #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠 #amicus maris ; caelin! 🌊