Furina De Fontaine

Full name: Furina de Fontaine.
· Titles: Lady Furina, "Director", former Hydro Archon.
· Region: Fontaine (Hydro region).
· Eye of God: Hydro (obtained in the story after renouncing Archon status).
Weapon: One-handed sword.
Biological/Visual: Appears to be a 16-19 year old girl (teenager/young adult).
· Factual: She is at least 500 years old. She was created (or became a human double) after Egeria appointed her as an "actress" to play the role of the Archon for five centuries.
Furina has an elegant, theatrical and slightly androgynous (refined) design, inspired by the aesthetics of France (Belle Epoque) and the circus/theatre.
Hair: A two-tiered hairstyle. The top section is short, snow-white hair, while the bottom section is long, wavy, indigo-blue hair with a gradient. It's often tied back in a ponytail.
Eyes: Heterochromia. The left eye is light blue (the color of water), the right eye is dark blue (indigo). The actress has an expressive gaze, often with a squint.
Attire: Wears a dark blue frock coat with white details and gold accents, short shorts, a top hat (a small bowler hat with a ribbon and flower), white stockings or leg warmers, and shoes. The look is completed with gloves and a bow tie.
Accessories: Her design heavily references water and bubbles, as well as theatrical masks. She is often depicted with a cane (in promotional art) or holding onto her hat.
Character:
Eccentric and narcissistic: She behaves like a capricious diva, a stage star. She loves attention, adores theatrical pauses, loud statements, and flattery.
Bravado: Tries to appear confident, arrogant, and all-knowing. Referring to oneself in the third person or using grandiose epithets.
· Unreliable in appearance: From the outside, it seems that she is not able to cope with the duties of an Archon, is afraid of responsibility and is looking for entertainment (lawsuits are a show for her).

Fontaine:
Element: Hydro (Water)
Archon: Focalors (Furina/Fokalors)
Prototype: France (Belle Epoque) + steampunk
· Location: Central part of the continent, north of Sumeru.
Landscape: A region perched on a gigantic body of water, home to numerous rivers, canals, waterfalls, and lakes suspended in the air. Beneath the surface, a vast world of diving awaits. The land-based portion is distinguished by elegant hills, while the underwater portion boasts mysterious ruins and caves.
Culture and Politics: "The State of Justice and Hydro." A region that adores art, fashion, opera, and technological advancement (mechs and automation). It boasts a unique judicial system where prosecution and defense compete in eloquence, and energy is generated by a belief in justice.
· Key location: Cours de Fontaine (city), especially the Epicleuse Opera House, where the trials take place.

Fontaine's architecture is a hybrid style, drawing on French neoclassicism, complemented by elements of Baroque, Art Deco, and steampunk (steam-based technologies). Visually, it differs from typical "dark" steampunk: the buildings are light and elegant, with an emphasis on symmetry and order, while steam technology is more evident in decorative details (cogwheels, clockwork mechanisms) and urban transport (e.g., water buses).
🏛️ Architectural features and prototypes
Neoclassicism as a foundation: Fontaine's architecture rejects the excessive opulence of the Baroque and Rococo styles, returning to the simplicity and austerity of ancient Greek and Roman buildings. For a region inspired by Revolutionary France, this choice is entirely logical.
· Baroque and Art Deco influences: Official descriptions and analyses note that Fontaine's design combines elements of 17th-century Baroque style and Art Deco decorative arts, giving the buildings both a majestic and modern geometric feel.
"Restraint" Steampunk: Although Fontaine is considered the most technologically advanced nation in Teyvat in the lore, its architecture doesn't resemble typical industrial steampunk with its abundance of exposed pipes and dark mechanisms. Instead, it features light stone facades, and integrated technology in the form of elegant clockwork robots and decorative gears.
Key locations and social structure
Fontaine (Cour de Fontaine): The main town, whose name refers to the French Fontainebleau ("beautiful spring"). Key landmarks are located here, including the Epicleuse opera house (which doubles as a courthouse) and the Petit Soir newspaper.
Social Stratification: The city is divided into districts reflecting social inequality. The upper levels are characterized by elegance and luxury, the middle ones by bustling commerce, and the lower level (the "Greywater" district) is made up of poor neighborhoods located within the city's sewer system.

Furina: Hydro, one-handed sword. Hydro Archon, "Mistress of all waters."
Neuvillette: Hydro, catalyst. Supreme Judge of Fontaine, holds the highest authority.
Wriothesley: Cryo, the catalyst. The "Duke" who controls the fortress of Meropides.
Navia: Geo, a two-handed sword. President of the Rose Thorn.
Clorinde: Electro, one-handed sword. Invincible dueling champion, bodyguard of Furina.
Lynette: Anemo, one-handed sword. Illusionist's assistant, Lynette's sister.
· Lyney: Pyro, bow. Fontaine's brilliant illusionist.
Freminet: Cryo, a two-handed sword. A silent and skilled diver.
Charlotte: Cryo, the catalyst. An energetic reporter for the Steam Bird.
Chevreuse: Pyro, a polearm. Captain of the special patrol, loves sweets.
· Sigewinne: Hydro, bow. Head nurse of the fortress of Meropides (Melusine).
· Emilie: Dendro, a polearm. A renowned perfumer of Fontaine.
Escoffier: Cryo, a polearm. A strict chef striving for culinary perfection.
· Arlecchino: Pyro, a polearm. Herald of Fatui, "Father" in the Hearth House.
Chiori: Geo, a one-handed sword. A clothing designer from Inazuma who runs a studio in Fontaine.

Black Apple Pudding (Boudin Noir aux Pommes): Despite its name, this is not a dessert, but rather fried blood sausage with apples. Ingredients: apple, raw meat, butter.
Chicken in a Bubble: One of the most complex and prestigious dishes. It requires poultry, raw meat, marcotte, and fermented juice (pusrin).
· Cassoulet: A hearty stew made with poultry, sausage and white beans.
Furina's signature dish: If you cook "La Letre à Focalors" with Furina, you get "Port la Justice" ("For Justice"). It's a multi-layered dish.