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[Wuthering Waves @Wuthering_Waves]

Post-Lament Anthropocene: Stars Intertwined

"'Let go. Forget'... I've heard those words a thousand times. I've said them to myself a thousand more. But this obsession... this is exactly what I want."—Suoming

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Born in Huating, Mengzhou, she founded the Ten Seals Covenant as its Seal Master to liberate her homeland from the Evil Miasma. Later, by the Sentinel's decree, she served as Intendant of the Ministry of Sentinel Affairs, watching over all of Mengzhou.

#WutheringWaves #Suoming

[Wuthering Waves @Wuthering_Waves]

Post-Lament Anthropocene: Stars Intertwined

"To walk among their joys, and stand guard... over the everglowing lanterns."—Hsin

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Sentinel Hsin, guide of Mengzhou's civilization. Deeply emotional and fond of worldly joys, she has long kept the fires of mortal life burning amid the bustle of trade and the shifting of seasons.

#WutheringWaves #Hsin

[Genshin Impact @GenshinImpact]

Vodyanitsa: Lingering Siren-Song
Prima Donna of the Korolevskiy Troupe
#GenshinImpact #Vodyanitsa #GenshinSnezhnaya

A long, long time ago in Snezhnaya, Water Imps dwelled all over the city. Some sang glorious melodies on the stage, while others cheerfully hummed lighthearted tunes through the streets and alleyways. Then there were the others who preferred to slip into the water, where they would lure curious passersby to the water's edge with their haunting, dreamlike songs, only to then suddenly leap up and splash the unsuspecting onlookers full in the face before vanishing, giggling, back beneath the surface with a flick of their tails, leaving their victims floundering between anger and laughter...
But, as time passed, the stages and alleyways of Snezhnaya quietly lost their singers, and the melodies beneath the waters, carried by unseen currents, began flowing soundlessly toward a distant silence. People began to whisper uneasily among themselves, wondering if those haunting songs from the deep might drift away from them forever...
Then, one morning, people learned that Vodyanitsa was still performing on the stage of Korolevskiy Theater, as though the days of old had never faded and the joy of bygone times had remained just as it always had been.
Hardly anyone knew why she stayed — nor did anyone dare ask her to her face, unless they were prepared to never secure another interview with Miss Vodyanitsa ever again.
Maybe, she had stayed on in order not to disappoint the audiences who so adored her singing? Or maybe she was just unwilling to exit that dazzling stage? Or perhaps... there were other reasons significant enough to make her swim against the current, even if it meant bidding farewell to her own kind...
But for Vodyanitsa's audience, delving into the answer to that question is utterly meaningless. The only thing that matters is that they can continue to listen to the captivating voice of the Water Imp.
Of course, if you want to be swept away by her song...
"Standing tickets? Uh, sorry, but we don't sell those here at the theater at the moment... And no, we don't allow our patrons to bring their own chairs either."
"Crack the doors open a little? The draft would leave everyone inside freezing..."
"My apologies, but the theater isn't hiring any day cleaners at the moment!"
... First, you need to get a ticket.

[Genshin Impact @GenshinImpact]

#GenshinImpact #Vesna #GenshinSnezhnaya
"Should you suddenly find the contents of my plate replaced with lemon slices, or doodles drawn on the bottom of my teacup... Don't make a fuss — rather, turn a blind eye. The greater the reaction to these pranks, the more delighted she who hides in the shadows will be."
— Head Housemaid Danica, cautioning the new maids of Zapolyarny Palace

◆ Name: Vesna
◆ Title: Snowy Banquet's Sharp Blade
◆ Commander of the Druzhna
◆ Stellar Linchpin: Anemo
◆ Constellation: Amentum Vernum

[Honkai: Star Rail @honkaistarrail]

"Aha Instant" | Pearl

"Welcome. I am 'Pearl,' an artwork investment specialist working for the IPC's Strategic Investment Department, and Planarcadia's current CEO. My calculated outcome: we can start with my artwork to get to know each other better."

Color the stars, trace the myriad phenomena, and the lost pearls of civilization regain their luster.
Born from the art of analysis, she pursues the pinnacle of beauty, yet has never lost her underlying hue of the Preservation:
After her trial by fire, what kind of "Pearl" will she harvest?

Aha! A special shout-out to Pearl for winning:
✧ 1st Place in "I Repair Artifacts in the Cosmos" ✧
✧ 1st Place in "I'll Be Right Here to Catch You" ✧

[Zenless Zone Zero @ZZZ_EN]

Agent Record | Claret

"Let me educate you on something — the 'Flint' in front of Porcelloy isn't just there for show."
Claret Flint

"You think some limited-edition dessert is gonna get you Porcelloy...? The same trick won't work on me twice, you know!"
"Wh—What? Two servings?"
"Hmph, I'm not that easy to get rid of..."

[Wuthering Waves @Wuthering_Waves]

Post-Lament Anthropocene: Stars Intertwined

"Straight to the underworld... Couldn't have asked for better."—Jingran

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A Mengzhou-born Nethermancer, he wanders between mirage realms and the ruins of the old world, and his eyes see what others cannot: the reverberations all things leave behind, the scars of a lost age.
He answers to no sect's law and bows to no god's order. Into mirages, through shadow, across the nether. Wherever he goes, his own heart is the only law he consults, and the path he walks is one he carved himself.

#WutheringWaves #Jingran

[Wuthering Waves @Wuthering_Waves]

Post-Lament Anthropocene: Stars Intertwined

"On the qin strings do eons sing, eternal peace my blade shall bring." —Qingxiao

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A reclusive sword cultivator who holds a nominal post as Xuan Paragon of Xuanfang Hold. Aloof, distant, and seemingly untouched by feeling, she is peerless with both qin and sword.
To the world, she is the Sword Transcendent. For years beyond counting she has stood guard over these lands, and the cold light of her sword is as keen as the day she first drew it.

#WutheringWaves #Qingxiao

[Genshin Impact @GenshinImpact]

#GenshinImpact #Alyosha
"Some ailments cannot be cured by goodwill alone — we all know that, living on this land as we do. But his passion really can melt the snow that has settled in people's hearts."
— Odette

◆ Name: Alyosha
◆ Title: Swift-Striding Hound
◆ Winter Hunter
◆ Vision: Electro
◆ Constellation: Canis Borzoides

[Genshin Impact @GenshinImpact]

#GenshinImpact #Odette
"She dances and dances... The gazes and hearts of all follow her every graceful motion, only to fall as the curtain draws closed ♪~
"But Odette, oh Odette, Odette of Snezhnograd, Odette of the Korolevskiy Troupe, Odette who belongs not to herself ♪~
"Does your heart yearn to be the center of attention, or to dance alone on the snowy plains? ♪~"
— A song drifting from Vodyanitsa's room

◆ Name: Odette
◆ Title: Swirling Snow
◆ Prima Ballerina of the Korolevskiy Troupe
◆ Stellar Linchpin: Cryo
◆ Constellation: Cygnus Olor

[Honkai: Star Rail @honkaistarrail]

Variations on a Cosmic Tour | Aventurine • Waveflair

"Friends, we meet again! I just wrapped up a sponsored shoot, and wow, keeping a smile plastered to my face for the camera is no easy feat. But now that I've been promoted to P46, I can finally go on vacation. Want to relax and enjoy your time with me? I guarantee you'll have an unforgettable getaway."

The grand festival illuminates the coast, while a storm brews amidst euphoria.
Secret orders in hand, he steps back into the eye of the storm to shake up this long holiday—
When treacherous waves subsume his figure, how will he emerge as the game changer?

[Honkai: Star Rail @honkaistarrail]

Variations on a Cosmic Tour | Robin • Summeretto

"It's nice to see you again. The weather in Astropolis is wonderful, and the moist breeze is filled with the scent of sunshine... I'm hoping to gather inspiration for a new song. Would you like to take a stroll together on the beach and listen to the sounds of sea conchs?"

Soaring clearest skies and bluest oceans, wings sweep up the sea spray, transforming it into a new melody.
Following the lingering echoes of memory, she embraces the unexpected along the way, seeking inspiration for a melodic variation—
Beyond the melody, how else can the Harmony sing?

[Zenless Zone Zero @ZZZ_EN]

Agent Record | Sigrid

"Glory guides us onward!"
Sigrid de L'Azur

"This thing's called an air fryer...? You can bake without an open flame?"
"A container that can generate high temperatures..."
"It reminds me of Researcher Norma's hat... Hmm, maybe I'll stuff some dough in there next time and see what happens."

[Zenless Zone Zero @ZZZ_EN]

Agent Record | Remielle

"So that makes us... 'accomplices'? Somehow that gets my heart racing way more than 'dance partners' ever could~"
Remielle Dan

"What a shame, here's where today's little Q&A game ends~"
"Being mysterious just leaves something to look forward to for the next reunion. Doesn't that make you happy?"

[Wuthering Waves @Wuthering_Waves]

Post-Lament Anthropocene: Stars Intertwined

"May peace and plenty bless this land for good."—Suisui

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Born into a noble family of Mingting, she is the brilliant young director of the Zhaoming Commerce Guild.
Wielding a water fan, she weaves business deals into a grand tapestry of trade. Though she knows no swordplay, her financial mastery stitches together a lasting peace for the world.

#WutheringWaves #Suisui

[Wuthering Waves @Wuthering_Waves]

Post-Lament Anthropocene: Stars Intertwined

"...Long time no see, Rover."—Yangyang: Xuanling

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Born the second daughter of a renowned musical family from Mingting, gentle yet strong, pure-hearted and romantic.
She is a "Votary of the Voice" who can commune with the Streams. Free as a breeze, bold in her chivalry, her life and her blade exist only to protect.

#WutheringWaves #YangyangXuanling

[Genshin Impact @GenshinImpact]

#GenshinImpact #Sandrone
"This world is beautiful, more beautiful than you or I can imagine. So go. Do what you want to do, and seek out your own desires, my child. Just remember, your life belongs to you."
— Alain Guillotin's last words

"You would always say nasty things and act indifferent... But I've always known you to be brave, kind, and strong... You will always be my best friend."
— Columbina, bidding farewell to Sandrone's remains

◆ Name: Sandrone
◆ Title: Mirrored Analysis
◆ The Seventh of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers
◆ Stellar Linchpin: Cryo
◆ Constellation: Narcissorolegium

[Honkai: Star Rail @honkaistarrail]

Extraterrestrial Satellite Communication Gilgamesh

"Stellaron, my treasure. When you reach the end of your journey, I shall seal you within the deepest depths of my treasury, in the safest place of all... Hmph. That said, your 'Trailblaze' shall endure for a long time yet, reaching even beyond the ultimate horizon of my own foresight."

The King of Heroes from the dawn of human history, hailing from a world beyond the stars.
Possessing a nature two-thirds divine and one-third mortal, he claims a natural-born prerogative to rule over all of creation.
Laughing out loud today as always, right up until getting dragged into another world by some adversarial Goddess—
This time, he will once again reclaim everything that is rightfully his as king.

Original Concept Artist: Takashi Takeuchi
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"Imagenae Holy Grail War": Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Collaboration will officially launch on July 24.
From July 24 at 12:00 (server time) until the end of Version 4.6, Trailblazers can choose to obtain either Gilgamesh (Destruction: Lightning) or Archer (The Hunt: Quantum) for free.
Starting from 12:00, July 24 (server time), Trailblazers can also use Star Rail Special Passes to participate in the collaboration Warp and obtain the limited 5-star character Gilgamesh (Destruction: Lightning).
Please refer to the follow-up announcements for detailed information.

[Honkai: Star Rail @honkaistarrail]

Extraterrestrial Satellite Communication Rin Tohsaka

"The contract is complete. Relax, I'm not really one for strict hierarchies... well, not for most people, anyway. Got that, my Servant?"

Hailing from a world beyond our universe where magic and magecraft coexist, this young mage tirelessly hones her skills. She is the Sixth Head of the Tohsaka family, a prestigious lineage of Fuyuki City mages.
Currently studying under a renowned master at the "Clock Tower" who has deep ties to the Holy Grail War, hopping across dimensions and planes just to finish an internship assignment...
"Huh? Where am I? Why isn't there any magical energy here at all...? The Ho-Holy Grail? I'm saved! Sorry, just gonna borrow this!"

Original Concept Artist: Takashi Takeuchi
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"Imagenae Holy Grail War": Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Collaboration will officially launch on July 24.
Starting from 12:00, July 24 (server time), Trailblazers can use Star Rail Special Passes to participate in the collaboration Warp and obtain the limited 5-star character Rin Tohsaka (Erudition: Quantum).
Please refer to the follow-up announcements for detailed information.

[Honkai: Star Rail @honkaistarrail]

"Aha Instant" | Himeko • Nova

"not matter how tangled our pasts or how distant the future, our bond remains unchanged. I am Himeko, Navigator of the Astral Express — and your family, always looking out at the same horizon as you."

Some fight by your side, while others watch over you, the Trailblaze is never a solitary voyage.
She paints a trailblazing miracle. The silver rail stretches on, and the Nameless set sail once more, illuminating the galaxy's eternal night. At the end of the line, she looks back once again. The dream of setting forth has never run aground.
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Aha! Special celebration for obtaining Himeko • Nova:
✧ "Astral Express Coffee Master" 1st Place ✧
✧ "But My Robot Is Better Than Yours" 1st Place ✧