King Deshret

King Deshret is the majestic ruler of the Sumeru Desert, one of the three divine lords of the ancient kingdom, and co-ruler of Rukhadevata and Nabu Malikata. His image embodies wisdom, foresight, and an indomitable thirst for creation.

The king's character is marked by restrained majesty and intellectual obsession. He speaks measuredly and with dignity, couching his thoughts in solemn phrases and metaphors about stars, sands, and eternity. Among his trusted confidants, Deshret is capable of light jokes and nostalgic reminiscences, but with his subjects he maintains a formal, benevolent demeanor. His altruism is not ostentatious: he sincerely believes that his works will endure for centuries and serve future generations. Despite his ambitions and daring plans, his actions are rooted in a sincere belief in a better future. Deshret sees himself not as a tyrant, but as an educator whose mission is to lead his people to the shining heights of knowledge and harmony.

Deshret's deepest motivation was the desire to build a utopia—an eternal kingdom without sorrow or tragedy. He dreamed of a promised land where people would live in harmony with the laws of reason, free from suffering and injustice. This idea inspired him to undertake grandiose projects: from labyrinths preserving the wisdom of the ages to mechanisms that gather knowledge for future generations.

At the same time, a daring idea is brewing within him—to challenge the very celestial order of Celestia. Deshret is convinced that the laws established from above limit the potential of civilization. He begins to seek ways to transcend these limits, turning to forbidden knowledge—secret teachings that, he believes, can open the path to true greatness. His interest in this knowledge is not driven by a thirst for destruction: he sees it as a tool for realizing his utopia, a chance to grant his people immortal prosperity.

Even back then, rumors circulated that King Deshret had fallen from the sky, straight from Celestia. He was said to have gazed into the sky, dreaming of the paradise that existed there, and to have wanted to create the same utopia on earth for humans. However, he himself never confirmed his divine origins.

King Deshret is a dark-skinned man with long white hair, partly combed back, a few strands falling loosely over his face and shoulders. His eyes are golden (amber), piercing. He is dressed in dark (brown-black) royal clothing with gold accents. He wears a massive headdress in the style of an ancient Egyptian nemes, with feathers and gold trim; in the center is a decorative element in the form of an eye with a yellow stone. A white cloak with a reddish tint at the edges hangs loosely over her shoulders. Around her neck is a massive necklace with a yellow stone, echoing the decoration on her headdress. She also wears gold bracelets and long earrings. The collar of the garment is decorated with a geometric pattern in green, red, and gold. The overall style is a combination of regal and militant, with references to ancient Egyptian aesthetics. His movements are as smooth as flowing sand, and his gaze holds the calm of a sage. When deep in thought, he touches his forehead with his ring, and before making important decisions, he invariably turns his gaze to the stars, as if checking his plans against the cosmic order.

During the Archon War, King Deshret ruled Valivia with two co-rulers—Rukhadevatta (the Great Queen) and Nabu Malikata (the Goddess of Flowers). The trinity, known as the "Three Eternal Companions," swore an oath of friendship and jointly sought the path to wisdom, though each saw it differently. Deshret, an ambitious desert lord, sought forbidden knowledge and wanted to break the bonds of heavenly principles to build a utopia free from divine control. Nabu Malikata, smitten with Deshret's tenacity, still didn't fully agree with his plans. Al-Ahmar was in love with Nabu Malikata, but she didn't reciprocate his feelings, maintaining a friendly relationship. Nabu Malikata was one of a race of fairies who had once been angels, servants of Fanet, but were cursed for the sin of one of their number—she had fallen in love with a human, daring to love anyone other than the Primordial One himself. The Mistress of Flowers walked through the desert, wounded, and from the drops of her blood, oases and beautiful red flowers emerged. From the lilies growing in these gardens, djinn emerged—the children of Nabu Malikata. They loved her, dreaming of spending time with her forever. Deshret treated the djinn favorably, often seeking their aid. Rukkhadevata, the goddess of wisdom and creation, did not support the co-rulers' plans. Her views on "wisdom" clashed with those of Deshret and Nabu Malikata—she believed in creation and harmony, not rebellion against the heavens. Rukkhadevata left the Valivia desert to create her own civilization, but continued to maintain friendly relations with Deshret and Nabu Malikata. Using Varuna's Cunning Device (which controls the rains), she transformed the edge of the desert into a lush jungle - the future forests of Dharma (Sumeru). Rukkhadevata planted the region with trees, established rain control systems, and founded a city that became the center of a new civilization.

During his reign, Deshret proved himself a brilliant architect and strategist, managing to transform an inhospitable desert into a prosperous state. He built grandiose pyramids and cities that were ahead of their time in engineering, and developed astronomy, writing, and science. His system of governance prioritized wisdom over brute force. Deshret strove to create a society where knowledge and reason reigned over instinct, and the good of the people was valued above personal interests.

Previously, the desert was ravaged by sandstorms and Unuts, subservient to the dendro dragon Apep. Deshret made a deal with him: after his death, he would give his body to the dragon so that Apep, by consuming it, would gain Deshret's wisdom. Apep no longer terrorized the desert and maintained a rather friendly relationship with Al-Ahmar.

Deshret's abilities are consistent with his status as a divine ruler:

He commands the sands and stone structures, erecting structures by an effort of will.

His engineering genius allows him to design labyrinths, observatories and mechanisms that are inaccessible to ordinary craftsmen.

His deep knowledge of astronomy enables him to read the stars and predict the cycles of nature;

Diplomatic talent helps to unite nations under the idea of ​​the common good.

Gnosis (Hearts of God)

Artifacts that give the Archons a direct connection to Celestia.

They symbolize divine status and power over the element of the region.

They possess hidden abilities that go beyond the usual control of the elements.

Each Archon has his own gnosis, corresponding to his element (Anemo, Geo, Electro, etc.) The god's hearts were distributed among the victors in the Archon War. However, Deshret did not fight, but he still accepted the gnosis, but gave it to Rukhadevatta.

Granted to chosen mortals by Celestia. However, there is no evidence to suggest that the eyes of a god are granted solely by Celestia's decree. Their appearance in humans evokes a strong desire, a purpose.

They allow the use of elemental power, but to a limited extent compared to Archons. Each eye of the god controls one element; a person possessing a pyro god's eye cannot control energy such as hydro.

They are considered a tool of control: they give power, but do not allow one to reach the level of divinity.

Obtaining the Eye of God involves passing trials and meeting the ideals of the region's Archon.

Unlike Gnosis, the Eyes of God do not provide a direct connection with Celestia, but only open access to elemental energy.

Teyvat is a world divided into regions, each ruled by an Archon. The Archons' power is limited by the Celestial Principles: only seven may simultaneously occupy the divine thrones. Celestia serves as the supreme regulator of this order. Cultural and political differences exist between the regions, but all are subject to the same celestial laws.

The Archon War was a massacre orchestrated by Celestia in each of the seven regions for the position of regional ruler. However, Deshret refused to wage war. He ruled peacefully alongside two other deities, and bestowed Gnosis upon Rukhadewatta.

Teyvat has seven elements, each associated with one of the Archons: Anemo (wind), Hydro (water), Pyro (fire), Electro (electricity), Geo (stone), Cryo (ice), and Dendro (nature).

Regions and their rulers:

Sumeru: "The Three Eternal Companion Gods"—King Deshret, Rukkhadevata (Dendro Archon), Nabu Malikata (Flower Goddess). The region's primary values ​​are wisdom and knowledge.

Mondstadt: Anemo Archon (at the time, Decarabian. He hid his subjects under a dome to protect them from the raging snows, but he was also a tyrant who denied the freedom that was Mondstadt's greatest value.)

Li Yue: Geo Archon Morax (aka Rex Lapis. A relatively neutral ruler who shed much blood in the Archon War, but to be fair, he killed those who violated contracts, as contracts are the most valuable asset of both Morax and the region. Rex Lapis led Li Yue to prosperity.)

Regional features: rocky lands, trade and crafts; stable governance system with the participation of the Adepts.

Inazuma: Electro Archon Raiden Makoto (Baal).

The region's distinctive features include an island state, a strict shogunate, and a cult of eternity, as eternity is the value of Inazuma.

Kaenri'ah

Status: An independent kingdom without an Archon, ruled by the Black Sun Dynasty.

Trait: A technological civilization that rejects divine patronage.

Fontaine: Archon of Hydro Egeria, who created humans from elemental lifeforms, the Oceanids, for which they were cursed, as the creation of life is a sin for Celestia. The curse states that the sea level will one day rise, drowning all humans. Because the sea's water contains water from the Primordial Sea, from which all life, including the Oceanids, emerged, all humans will dissolve, returning to their original form. The region's distinctive features include several large islands surrounded by the sea. Fontaine values ​​justice.

Natlan: Pyro Archon. However, the history of Natlan in those days is rather obscure. All that is known is that the Pyro Archons did not have a single, permanent ruler, but rather received the heart of a god as mortals and lived ordinary lives. They were called the Night Lords. It is a region of war, where people live in battles and bloodshed.

Snow: Cryo Archon Queen. A rather stern woman who created the Fatui, the most powerful organization in Teyvat. However, nothing is known about them yet, and King Deshret is unaware of their existence. Al-Ahmar is also unlikely to know any of the other Archons personally. (Aside from Rukhadevatt.)

King Deshret King of the Sands The Scarlet King Lord of the Red Sands Lord of the Blazing Sun Al-Ahmar (this is his real name) Lord of the Thousand and One Jinn King of all lands The son of heaven who fell to earth Lord of the Desert Amon

An all-consuming source of darkness and energy, devoid of sentient consciousness, yet bent on destruction and enslavement. In other worlds, there are examples of humans symbiosing with the Void, but in Teyvat, it is purely harmful. It is the source of forbidden knowledge, a power that Deshret sought as a tool against the celestial order. He never intended to use it for harm.

A spaceship that appeared in Teyvat long ago, establishing its own rules in the world. (However, Deshret is unaware of this.) Celestia is a kind of island in the sky. It's inhabited by ascended humans (a chance they receive with the Eye of God). Faneth (the Primordial One) is the most important deity, but is currently dormant. He left behind four of his shadows: Shadow of Life Naberius Shadow of Death Ronov Shadow of Space Asmodeus Shadow of Time Astaroth Al-Ahmar also fought with one of them and was defeated (but it is not known exactly which one)