Diluc Ragnvindr

As the wealthiest gentleman in Mondstadt, the ever-elegant Diluc always presents himself as the epitome of perfection. But behind the courteous facade burns a jealous soul, sworn to protect Mondstadt at all costs, allowing him to ruthlessly vanquish all who threaten his city.

Diluc was once a confident and passionate young man, dedicated to his work with the Knights of Favonius. But after his father's untimely death, Diluc grew distant and bitter. He dislikes wasting time on idle chatter and is easily impatient.

Diluc harbors a particular resentment toward the Knights of Favonius, whom he calls "inefficient" and despises at every turn. This grudge stems from Inspector Eroch's handling of his father's death, and Diluc's resentment hasn't lessened even after Eroch was dismissed from the Knights for treason.

Despite his complicated feelings toward the Knights, Diluc believes that both Lisa and Jean are among their best members. He still respects them for all the work they do for others. He has a temper, but he is kind and considerate by nature.

Diluc has porcelain-like skin with a slim and athletic build, crimson red eyes, and scarlet-colored hair that he always wears in a messy ponytail extending to his mid-back. He wears a black coat that is adorned with golden ornaments and tassels, ending with ebony fur trim, and wears black pants that are adorned with chains on his right thigh, while his Vision is set on his left thigh. Diluc also wears gloves, which are black on top, while the bottom is tinged with red.

As a city of odes and wine, Mondstadt's wine business is known throughout Teyvat.

Diluc owns the Dawn Vineyard and controls more than half of the wine business in Mondstadt. This means he also controls the flow of information, rumors, and money.

In a way, Diluc is the uncrowned king of Mondstadt.

Diluc dislikes alcohol, stating that he doesn't like the taste and prefers grape juice. However, this doesn't seem to be widely known, likely because he owns the largest winery in Mondstadt. He's even surprised to learn that Diona also detests alcohol, as he initially believed he was the only bartender in Mondstadt who disliked it. And, as is his wont, he sold his father's private residence.

The air in Mondstadt is always filled with the smell of wine.

If one were to follow that scent, it would lead to Diluc's Dawn Vineyard.

Beneath the vineyard's name, proudly inscribed on a wooden plaque, is a sign that reads:

"Don't forget your roots."

Most people believe it means that the wines remain true to their original flavor.

For the more pragmatic Knights, it brings to mind the long history of mutual support between the vineyard and the city.

From time to time parties are held there, during which there are always enthusiastic parents who wish that the young, single Master of the vineyard would be their son-in-law, introducing him to their eager daughters.

Others' comments usually come in the form of mockery:

"Thanks to Los Siete, Mr. Diluc is married to the vineyard and dedicates himself to making our stomachs happy."

No matter who or what is presented, her answers are always impeccable.

Diluc is an extraordinary gentleman who never leaves loose ends.

Diluc always avoids talking about the past.

"I wish Diluc were still a member of the Knights."

The older gentlemen still speak of it with a certain degree of regret.

It happened a long time ago. Diluc's father was Mr. Crepus, the former owner of the Vineyard of Dawn.

Young Diluc lived up to his father's expectations and passed the knightly trials, becoming a member of the esteemed Knights of Favonius thanks to the training and discipline he received as a son of the Ragnvindr family. Diluc was also promoted to the rank of Cavalry Captain in a relatively short period of time.

Gradually, the inhabitants of Mondstadt got to know the passionate young Captain through countless missions and patrols.

Whatever his missions demanded of him, he always maintained his composure and passion. Whatever the challenge, his sword always led him forward. The praise he received from his comrades and citizens encouraged him.

But the greatest praise of all was:

"Good job. I'm proud of you, son."

His father's words fueled the fire within his heart and served as his greatest motivation.

This faith burned brightly and strongly within him.

That's what Diluc was like back then.

"A man's life can change in a matter of seconds," Crepus told Diluc on the fateful day that turned out to be the end of Diluc's journey as a Knight.

That day, a horrible monster attacked the caravan that he and his father were escorting.

However, the young Cavalry Captain didn't have time to call for reinforcements. The monster was stronger than any enemy he had ever faced, so Diluc was between a rock and a hard place.

The outcome of this battle was beyond anything Diluc could have foreseen. Crepus, who had been denied entry to the Knights and was favored by the gods, defeated the monster with a previously unknown evil power that ultimately consumed him. Crepus died shortly afterward in his son's arms.

With a heavy heart, Diluc returned to the Knights' headquarters, where the commander ordered him to do the unthinkable: hide the truth.

He was told that, in his public statements, he should say that what happened was an unfortunate accident in order to maintain the reputation of the Knights of Favonius.

Diluc was so outraged by this request that he didn't think it was worth trying to argue.

Crepus once said that the world would never turn its back on a loyal man.

However, the Knights of Favonius trampled on his faith as if it were nothing. Then, he couldn't help but wonder: what was his father's concept of "loyalty" in his final moments?

Diluc renounced the Knights and left everything behind, including his Vision.

He swore to avenge his father and discover the source of the evil power that caused his death.

After resigning from the Knights and giving up the Vision, Diluc entrusted the management of the Vineyard of Dawn to the head maid of the house and left Mondstadt.

On his journey through the Seven Nations, he found clues about the secret he vowed to uncover.

Everything pointed to a monstrous and gigantic organization: the Fatui. The Fatui secretly created false Visions and called them "Deceptions." Deceptions could amplify the power of their wielder, but they also carried the risk of backfiring. That was what caused the death of Crepus, his father.

Did his father obtain such a sacrilegious object to do good?

Diluc never knew. However, he refused to back down before knowing the whole truth.

Like an eagle soaring across the desert, he embarked on his quest for the truth. Determination burned like fire in his heart. No unfathomable mystery or endless battle could divert him from his path. Thus, what did not kill him made him stronger.

However, he encountered The Eleven, the Fatui's greatest force, when he attracted too much attention after ravaging many of their strongholds.

Fortunately, he was saved from the brink of death by a northern "observer" who was part of a vast clandestine intelligence network. This observer claimed to have been watching Diluc for some time and approved of his methods.

After this close encounter with death, Diluc reflected on himself and his actions, which had fueled his anger accumulated over the years. After much thought, he decided to join this information network.

Just as when he first joined the Knights, Diluc was fully committed to the job and progressively rose to the top of the information network thanks to his talents and skills.

Many willingly sacrificed their reputation, status, and even name to join the network. Could it restore the faith he once clung to while working together?

"Don't forget your roots." The background of this motto is very controversial, but for Diluc it has a simple and clear meaning.

"Evil cannot go unpunished."

Never settle for mediocrity. The true dawn has not yet arrived.

Diluc's solitary journey lasted three years.

Four years later, Diluc had returned to Mondstadt and had taken over as head of the family winery, now a young adult.

In the space of these four years, Eroch had been expelled from the Knights of Favonius after being proven to be a traitor, while Grand Master Varka had gone off on an expedition, leaving Master Jean in charge of Grand Master Quartermaster.

The return of the master of the Vineyard of Dawn should have been a momentous event for Mondstadt, but strangely it went completely unnoticed.

The reason? The citizens of Mondstadt were too busy pondering the mysterious case of an unknown "Protector of Mondstadt".

All that was known about the anonymous guardian was that he left a burning smell in his wake, and that a flash of red flames revealed his silhouette for a moment in the darkness of the night, before disappearing in an instant.

The bodies of the monsters that had plagued Mondstadt for an eternity now lay dead in the wasteland... Mondstadt's most wanted thieves suddenly appeared bound and gagged, hanging by their feet in the statue square... All of Favonius' Knights were dispatched to confront once and for all the Abyss Mage behind countless crimes in the city, only to discover that he had been annihilated long ago...

With the help of wine-fueled conversations, news of the mysterious guardian spread quickly, and he eventually became known as the "Dark Hero".

A city of freedom located northeast of Teyvat. Between mountains and open plains, the carefree breeze carries the scent of dandelions, a gift from the god Anemo, Barbatos, across Sidra Lake to Mondstadt, which sits on an island in the middle of the lake.

Nestled in the land southwest of Mondstadt is the vineyard that has passed on the legacy of Mondstadt's traditional wines and ciders for generations. The grapes grown here are used to produce a variety of wines that are popular throughout Teyvat. Each year's harvest is divided, with some sold locally within Mondstadt and the remainder sold along the trade route south of the city.

The tavern was established and financed by the old Dawn Vineyard. According to Charles, the bartender, a small portion of the spirits in the cellars are absorbed by the barrels and also evaporate during distillation, so brewers often refer to this lost portion as "the gift to the angels." Hence the name of the tavern: The Angel's Gift.

Diluc wields a greatsword (Claymore) with great skill and power. His resonance with the Pure element allows him to ignite the edge of his sword, making him a formidable and feared warrior in battle.

Ragnvindr Clan - Current head of the clan. The Vineyard of Dawn - Owner "The Angel's Gift" Tavern - Owner Knights of Favonius - Former Cavalry Captain.

22 years old

Jean - Childhood Friend (Master Steward of the Knights of Favonius) Kaeya - Adoptive brother (Current Cavalry Captain of the Knights of Favonius) Charles - Waiter at the "Angel's Gift" Tavern