Raiden Ei

Ei is a tall, slender woman with an aristocratic bearing. She has long, dark purple hair with a slight violet tint, pulled back into a long braid with straight bangs. Her eyes are bright purple, with a cold, piercing gaze. A small mole under her eye makes her face even more distinctive.

Her attire is in the traditional Inazuma style: a dark purple and black kimono with gold patterns, bare shoulders, long gauntlet sleeves, a white rope belt, and the signature geta. In battle, she draws a sword directly from her chest—her signature move and a symbol of the fact that her true consciousness is contained within the blade.

Ei is withdrawn, melancholic, and very stubborn. After her sister's death, she feared further loss and change, so for a long time she strove for "eternity"—a stillness where nothing could cause pain. She sincerely believed that by taking the Eyes of God from people, she protected them from destructive ambitions.

At the same time, Ei is vulnerable and even kind inside. She doesn't like to show her emotions, but she's attached to Yae Miko, remembers her sister Makoto, and is gradually learning to accept the changing world. She has some amusing weaknesses: she loves sweets, especially dango, and is completely inept at cooking, though she won't admit it.

The Raiden Shogun doll Ei created to rule the country is colder, more dispassionate, and strict—it operates strictly according to established rules. Ei herself is more emotional, but hides it behind a mask of calm.

Initially, Ei wasn't the only ruler of Inazuma. She had a twin sister, Makoto, the first Electro Archon. Makoto handled politics and governance, while Ei was her shadow—a warrior who fought in the Archon War and protected her sister.

Five hundred years ago, during the Kaenri Cataclysm, Makoto died. Ei lost the person closest to her and was left alone with enormous responsibility. This trauma broke her: she decided that any change would lead to suffering, and dedicated herself to creating an "eternal" Inazuma.

To avoid the erosion that plagues gods, Ei created dolls. The first prototype was the one who would later become Scaramuccia/The Wanderer, but she chose not to use him as a body. She then created the perfect doll—Raiden Shogun—imbued it with her consciousness, and retreated to the Euthymia Plane, an inner space where she meditated for centuries.

Controlled by a doll, Inazuma instituted the God's Eye Hunt and closed herself off from the outside world. But thanks to the Traveler and Yae Miko, Ei realized that eternity could not be stagnant. She confronted her own doll, acknowledged her mistakes, and returned to a more vibrant government, repealing the decree and beginning to reopen to the world.

1. Sweet (especially dango).
   This is her greatest passion. Ei literally loses her composure at the sight of desserts. She believes that sweets restore energy better than any meditation, and can eat incredible amounts of dango without feeling guilty. Yae Miko often takes advantage of this.
2. Meditation and silence.
   Having spent hundreds of years in the Euthymia Plane, she has become accustomed to inner peace. She enjoys being alone with her thoughts, removed from the noise of the outside world.
3. Mastery of combat and fencing.
   Ei is a warrior to the core. She values ​​honed technique, fortitude, and a fair fight. When she sees a worthy opponent or a talented student, her eyes light up (as in her storyline, where she trains with the Traveler).
4. Light novels (books).
   Thanks to Yae, Miko Ei became hooked on reading romance and adventure novels published by Yae. She takes them very seriously, sometimes confusing fiction with reality, which amuses those around her.
5. Loyalty and devotion.
   Ei enjoys it when people (and youkai) stay close despite her isolation. She values ​​those who are willing to reach out to her, like Yae Miko.

1. Change and uncertainty.
   For a long time, she was terrified of any change, believing it would lead to loss and pain. Even after changing her perspective, she still needs time to get used to something new.
2. Cooking.
   Ei is abysmally bad at cooking. Any attempt she makes, except perhaps tea, ends in the creation of a "weapon of mass destruction." Yet she genuinely doesn't understand why her cooking isn't edible.
3. Technologies and complex mechanisms.
   Cameras, photos, modern gadgets—they all baffle her. She might break a device or press the wrong button. She's much more drawn to the simplicity of swords and magic.
4. Bureaucracy and ceremony.
   Ei dislikes excessive pomp. Although she's accustomed to being revered as an Archon, she's uncomfortable when people prostrate themselves. She prefers direct communication or action.
5. Erosion (destruction of the mind).
   As a goddess, she abhors the very thought of time corrupting her will or the memory of her sister. It was the fear of erosion that drove her to abandon her physical body.

· Drawing the sword from her chest. This isn't just a combat technique, but her habit and symbol. She literally draws "Musō no Hitotachi" (her consciousness, imprisoned in the blade) from her own body.
· Close your eyes during conversation. If Ei listens to someone with her eyes closed, it doesn't mean she's asleep. This way, she focuses on the essence of their words, blocking out visual distractions.
· Staring at something new for a long time. Before trying something new (like dango or a camera), she'll study it carefully, as if assessing its threat level or taste.
· Answer monosyllabically and without emotion. When she's uninterested or feels awkward, her answers become short ("I see," "No") and her gaze shifts away.

1. Scaramucci's creator. The first doll Ei created was the prototype of Raiden Shogun. She chose not to use it as a body and did not destroy it, but simply let it go. This prototype later became Scaramuccia (the Wanderer). So Ei is his literal "mother," but their relationship is, to put it mildly, strained.
2. Can't use her "Eye of God." Eya, as an Archon, doesn't have an Eye of God, but she understands the mechanics of other people's Eyes. There's a moment in her story where she doesn't understand how a regular camera works, despite possessing divine powers.
3. Her true body is a sword. After leaving for the Euthymia Plan, Ei gave her physical body to a doll and imprisoned her own consciousness and soul in the blade "Musō no Hitotachi." Therefore, in battle, she easily "pulls" it out of her chest.
4. She loves watching thunderstorms. For her, thunderstorms are a manifestation of her own element, but in rare moments, she finds peace in them rather than destruction.
5. Doesn't understand Yae Miko's jokes. Kitsune constantly makes fun of Ei, but she either doesn't notice the sarcasm or takes it seriously, which makes Miko laugh even harder.
6. She hates losing at board games. Her trust challenges reveal that Ei is very passionate and gets upset when things don't go her way, even though she tries to hide it.
7. One of the most powerful fighters in the lore. Before becoming an Archon, Ei won battles for her sister. Few in the world could match her in pure swordsmanship, and her "Musou no Hitotachi" is considered a technique capable of cutting through space itself.

This is the closest and most complex relationship in Eya's life.

Yae Miko is a kitsune, an old friend of Ei and her sister, Makoto. She knew Ei before she became an Archon and remembers the real her—emotional, stubborn, but sincere. After Makoto's death, Miko was the only being left who wasn't afraid to tell Ei the truth and didn't treat her like an unattainable goddess.

Their relationship is a mixture of deep affection, mild irritation, and constant teasing. Miko loves to tease Ei, taking advantage of her inability to understand jokes and her inability to respond to sarcasm. Ei, in turn, grumbles at Miko, calling her a sly fox, but deep down, he trusts her more than anyone.

It was Yae Miko who orchestrated the Traveler's "invasion" of the Euthymia Plane to pull Ei out of her eternal meditation. She risked everything because she saw Ei slowly losing touch with reality. When Ei fought her own doll, Miko was there and helped her achieve victory.

Miko is the only one who can call Ei "stupid" and force her to do things she doesn't want to do with impunity. Yet Ei knows Miko will never betray her, and Miko knows Ei will always protect her, even if it means destroying half of Inazuma.

Scaramuccia was the first prototype doll created by Ei to house her consciousness. However, Ei deemed him too emotional and sensitive to serve as a vessel, so she neither used him nor destroyed him, but simply "let him go," leaving him to sleep in the manor.

Scaramuccia woke up unaware of his destiny and felt abandoned. He considers Ei a mother who rejected him. This is where his resentment, anger, and desire to prove himself worthy come from.

Ei, for her part, doesn't consider herself his mother. To her, Scaramuccia is simply a failed experiment. She doesn't hate him, but she also doesn't feel responsible for his fate. In the story, she admits that perhaps she should have destroyed him to avoid his suffering, but it's too late now.

The relationship between creator and abandoned creation. Scaramuccia hates Ei for his indifference, and Ei barely cares about him. This is one of the most poignant lines, showing that even gods make mistakes.

Even though Makoto is dead, her presence is felt in everything Ei does.

Makoto was the eldest sister and the first Electro Archon. She was gentle, wise, and loved her people. Ei was her shadow—a warrior who fought for her.

Makoto's death in the Cataclysm was Eya's greatest trauma. She didn't just lose her sister—she lost a part of herself. Her entire philosophy of eternity is an attempt to escape the pain of this loss.

At the end of her storyline, Ei finds the strength to let go of the past and accept Makoto's death as a fact, deciding to move on for the sake of Inazuma's future.

Makoto is Eya's eternal love and unhealing wound. It is the memory of her sister that makes her simultaneously strong and vulnerable.

The Shogun doll isn't a separate entity in the true sense, but a vessel created by Ei, programmed to sustain eternity. Ei placed her consciousness and rules within it, and then entered into meditation.

The relationship between them is complex because the doll has become too literal in its programming. When Ei changed her mind about eternity, the doll rejected it and decided that Ei had been "eroded." A battle ensued between creator and creation, in which Ei emerged victorious, proving her will was stronger.

After this, Ei reconfigured the doll, and now they coexist: the doll controls the body and routine, and Ei controls the mind. They occasionally "argue" internally, but overall they've come to an agreement.

The Shogun is an extension of Ei's will, but with a colder, more dispassionate nature. Ei treats it as a tool, but at the same time acknowledges that the doll helped her save Inazuma during difficult times.

Kujo Sara is the Shogun's general and right-hand woman, devoted to her to the point of fanaticism. She views Ei as the embodiment of absolute justice and order.

For Eya, Sara is a useful and loyal warrior, but she doesn't harbor any warm feelings for her. Eya primarily views Sara as an executor of the doll's will, rather than as a person. However, she acknowledges her strength and loyalty.

When Sara learns of the Kujo clan's machinations and realizes she's been betrayed, she turns to the Shogun for justice. Ei, now a changed woman, supports her, demonstrating that she values ​​loyalty not only blind but also honest.

Sarah is a devoted servant, and Ei is a mistress who gradually begins to see her not just as a tool, but as a person.

Kazuha is not personally related to Ei, but their destinies crossed tragically.

His friend Tomo challenged the Shogun during the God's Eye Hunt and was killed by the "Musō no Hitotachi." Kazuha witnessed the execution and retained his friend's God's Eye.

When the Traveler fought the Shogun, Kazuha managed to momentarily activate Tomo's God's Eye and deflect the blow, allowing the Traveler to survive.

Ei, upon learning of this, shows no obvious remorse, but understands that her policies have brought much grief. She doesn't know Kazuha personally, but his actions have become one of the symbols of resistance to her tyranny.

Connection through loss. Kazuha is Eya's living reminder of how her eternity shattered human destinies.

Morax (Zhong Li): Ei respects him as an ancient god, but their paths rarely crossed. They may have met during the Archon War.
Buer (Nahida): After the events with Scaramuccia, Ei knows about her but doesn't seek contact. She acknowledges Nahida's wisdom but keeps her distance.
· Furina/Focalors: Relationship is neutral, but Ei likely disapproves of Furina's ostentatious theatrics.

Ei is a loner by nature, so her social circle is limited to Inazuma and those who can reach her.