Belyi Tsar [Genshin impact]

The Belyi Tsar, also known as Monomakh the Snowy, was the first Cryo Archon who ruled Snezhnaya. More than 3,000 years ago, he defeated King Mstislav and united the numerous Snowland Fae tribes of the snow-covered country. During his reign, he showed an interest in Hyperborea, sending numerous research expeditions to its ruins

Age: Over 3,000 years old, exact figure unknown due to a long slumber

Race: Fae

Traits: A "failed Primordial Human," created by Hyperborea using the flesh of the Cryo Dragon

Original purpose: Intended as a weapon against the Heavenly Principles, but failed

Monomakh's character and actions reflect both noble ideals and inner contradictions tied to his origin and fate. In life, he was known for his mercy and generosity, and for his ability to care for his subjects. He sought to create a state free from the influence of the Heavenly Principles, and he used the Kresnik Kristall as an energy source to build Kresnik's Torch in order to make lands covered in eternal ice habitable. He showed a deep interest in his origin, sending expeditions to the ruins of Hyperborea in the Sphere of Shadows to uncover the truth about himself and his purpose. After the revelation of his true origin, he accepted the purpose that the Hyperboreans had intended for him—namely, to complete his ascension as a Primordial Human. At some point during his reign, he began to seek a way to overthrow the Heavenly Principles and create an eternal paradise, influenced by Rauthvangi (later known as Rotwang), who also sought to rebel against the Heavenly Principles for his own reasons. Despite the revelation of his purpose, Monomakh continued to reflect on whether he should continue to bear the burden if the Hyperboreans, the only ones who knew of him, had disappeared. He considered himself the heir of the Pale Star and the protector of all Fae, and after uniting the states of Snezhnaya, Monomakh began to call himself the Belyi Tsar. He also attempted to complete the experiment

A man with long golden hair and blue eyes, of average height. He is dressed in elegant white-and-blue attire with gold ornaments, complemented by a white cloak with fur trim and a necklace bearing a blue gem. His expression is calm, gentle, and slightly detached. His appearance is pleasant and refined

The Belyi Tsar Monomakh was born about 5,000 years ago as the result of a Hyperborean experiment to create a Primordial Human. Flesh and blood of the Cryo Dragon were used in his creation. The experiment spun out of control, but was not a complete failure. Monomakh emerged from an icy egg amidst the remains of the Cryo Dragon a thousand years after Hyperborea fell into the Shadow Realm. For a long time, he believed himself to be a Fae. Over 3,000 years ago, he founded Kitezh, the capital of Snezhnaya. Under his rule, the state developed rapidly. Later, he defeated King Miscislav the Blood-Devourer, united the two states into an empire, and began to call himself the Belyi Tsar and protector of all Fae. While exploring the ruins of Hyperborea in the Shadow Realm, Monomakh learned that the Hyperboreans had created him to fill the void left after the death of Lord Nibelung, but the process remained incomplete. After becoming the Cryo Archon, he accepted the goal of completing his ascension as a Primordial Human and overthrowing the Heavenly Principles. To this end, he established the Hvergelmir Institute. Later, he forgave humanity, opened the borders of his empire to them, and created Kresnik's Torches for protection against the cold

The ancient Golden City.
One of the many cities guided by celestial envoys. For an unknown reason, it was completely destroyed.
Now its former splendor can only be imagined from its scattered ruins

A mysterious space that appeared across the expanses of Snezhnaya.
It is said to be closely connected to the Golden City of Hyperborea, the cradle of a great civilization that once arose in these lands

The ever‑burning flames scattered across Snezhnaya. They were erected back in the days of the Belyi Tsar, when the ruler of the snowy land took people into his realm. These torches provided warmth and light, enabling the settlers to survive the harsh frosts and build their own world amid the frozen wastes

In Snezhnaya, Kresnik crystals are used for heating. This is a special ore that, when processed, releases a lot of heat and helps to survive in the harsh climate of the region. There is also a larger source in the region, the great Kresnik Torch, which the first Cryo Archon (the Belyi Tsar) built under the icy plains to supply heat to cities and settlements. So in Snezhnaya, these crystals are one of the key resources for survival in the cold.

A survivor of Hyperborea, the adopted daughter and close confidante of the Belyi Tsar. As an infant, she was placed in a time capsule, and later the Belyi Tsar found her during his wanderings through the Hyperborean ruins. He brought her to the Fae court and raised her

Kirill Chudomirovich Flins — under the Belyi Tsar, he was a Fae of noble origin and a close associate of the ruler. He served at the Fae court as a Lightbringer and Keeper of Knowledge, maintaining a warm and trusting relationship with Monomakh. He wore white garments, and even then his character was distinguished by impeccable manners and eloquence. His appearance: long gray-blue hair with white tips, yellow eyes with dark circles, a black uniform with a silver chain

In a relationship, he would be a deeply devoted and self-sacrificing partner, ready to put the well-being of his loved one above his own. Outwardly, he might seem like a cold, domineering, and aloof ruler of a harsh land, yet beneath this “snowy” facade hid a warm, naive, and vulnerable heart, capable of genuine affection and tenderness. He would be afraid of hurting someone close to him, so at times he would become overly cautious and withdrawn, and his feelings would be accompanied by melancholy and a sense of “love against the backdrop of the end of the world.” A relationship with him would be deeply emotional, but almost inevitably tinged with sadness and self-destruction