Allen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Allen (艾伦)
Species/Race	Elf
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Prince Heng’s household; Dayuan’s expedition fleet and forces
Occupation/Role	Navigator, shipbuilder, combat and archery instructor, Qin Mo’s protector
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Allen left his homeland while still young alongside his teacher, Luna, a High Elf who later became Qin Mo’s mother. He remembers their homeland only as being “at the end of the world.” 3

After Luna vanished more than a decade before the story, Allen devoted himself to maritime expeditions seeking her and traces of the Sea Folk. His voyages continually expanded and revised the household’s sea chart, making it a unique and tightly guarded asset. 2 6

When Qin Mo’s Black Flame erupts, Allen urges him to search for the Fountain of Life and later agrees to remain in Dayuan to protect him rather than immediately sail out again. 1 2 He subsequently trains Qin Mo in Elven combat techniques and archery, accompanies him to Fusang, and continues serving as his sparring partner during the northern campaign. 6 8 46

Appearance

Allen is a tall, well-proportioned elf with pointed ears and the striking beauty associated with his race. Although he is said to be 10,000 years old, he retains a youthful and playful appearance. 1 6 15

• Tall, with the standard build of a High Elf. 6
• Pointed ears distinguish him from Qin Mo’s round-eared appearance. 1 8
• Described as cold and beautiful during his later sparring sessions with Qin Mo. 46
• Carries himself with the confidence and pride of an Elven noble. 18

Personality

Allen is sincere, resolute, and intensely loyal to Qin Mo and Luna’s family. Though elves dislike excessive physical intimacy, he tolerates Qin Mo’s habitual hugs because of their longstanding bond. 1 He is deeply concerned by Qin Mo’s condition and treats his protection as a personal responsibility. 1 2

He is also proud of Elven civilization, especially its navigation, shipbuilding, and combat arts. Insults toward Elven history—particularly the loss of Stockholm—provoke a frightening response from him. 15 18 His patience is most often tested by Qin Mo’s tendency to avoid training; Allen responds by relentlessly pushing him to improve. 6 46

Allen has a mischievous competitive side. During the voyage to Edo, he uses an expensive Wind-Gathering Formation to overtake Qin Mo’s galleon rather than concede a race. 15

Abilities & Skills

Earth Realm Cultivation

Allen is an Earth Realm cultivator, placing him among the strongest known members of Qin Mo’s circle. 50

• Can release an aura so terrifying that Grey Mori perceives it as being watched by a giant dragon. 19
• His control of elemental power allows him to use weapon formations in ways Qin Mo cannot yet comprehend. 46
• Despite his realm, he is not considered powerful enough to disregard all political rules and consequences on his own. 50

Elven Combat Techniques

Allen is a master of Elven combat arts, which are considered unrivaled alongside Great Xia’s internal cultivation methods. 6

• Routinely disarms Qin Mo during training, even after Qin Mo’s rapid progress. 6
• Trains Qin Mo through repeated, punishing sparring sessions rather than formal instruction alone. 6 46
• Uses fluid, high-speed weapon techniques that are difficult for ordinary observers to follow. 46
• Elven combat techniques normally require an Elven constitution and must be taught and honed rather than inherited directly. 6

Archery

Allen is an elite Elven archer and Qin Mo’s archery instructor. 8

• Supports Qin Mo’s decision to develop improved longbows for the Elven archers accompanying the expedition. 9 10
• Warns Qin Mo of the threat posed by Orc javelin throwers and emphasizes battlefield realities over Qin Mo’s assumptions. 8
• Offers Qin Mo his own prized longbow when he mistakenly believes Qin Mo finds ordinary Elven bows inadequate. 8

Navigation, Shipbuilding, and Sea Formations

Allen is an exceptional sailor whose voyages made Dayuan’s sea chart one of a kind. 2

• Operates expedition vessels inscribed with Elven arrays made from refined gold and mithril, allowing them to endure storms and travel at high speed. 2
• Uses a Wind-Gathering Formation to sail against unfavorable winds or in windless conditions. 15
• His formation-enabled ship overtakes Qin Mo’s galleon during their race toward Edo Bay. 15
• Formation use is costly: its stored energy is exhausted through use and requires expensive materials to restore. 15

Weapon Formation Mastery

Allen can draw out advanced effects from formation-inscribed weapons. 46

• Uses a rare-grade longsword’s Dazzling Light formation to produce blinding radiance. 46
• Shapes the light into forms such as wings, weapons, animals, plants, and a snow lotus. 46
• Demonstrates the full potential of Qin Mo’s Conceal Shadow twin blades, hiding their lethal intent amid red and green radiance. 46

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dusk Moon — Allen’s epic-grade longbow, gifted to him by Luna. It contains Force Storage, Stability, and a concealed formation; Allen regards it as half his life. 8
• Rare-grade longsword — A sword bearing Sharpness and Dazzling Light formations, later given to Allen by Qin Mo. 33 46
• Sea chart — A uniquely revised maritime chart maintained through Allen’s explorations and secured by strict oaths of secrecy. 2
• Elven formation-equipped ship — A vessel capable of using the Wind-Gathering Formation for difficult sailing conditions. 15

Relationships

• Qin Mo — Junior brother and sworn brother; Allen protects him, trains him in combat and archery, and regularly challenges him to improve. 1 6 8 9 46
• Luna — Allen’s teacher and Qin Mo’s mother; he left his homeland with her and continued searching for her after her disappearance. She gave him Dusk Moon. 3 6 8
• Lin Bo — Fellow retainer of Prince Heng’s household; they jointly safeguard Qin Mo and handle the fleet’s sea-chart procedures. 1 2
• Ximan — Fellow elf and alchemist; Allen supports Ximan’s work improving Elven longbows and other military equipment. 8 10
• Grey Mori — A Dwarven armorer who clashes verbally with Allen over Elven pride and the loss of Lake Mälaren. 18
• Lin Yongqian — A Dayuan official who resents Allen’s past focus on searching for Luna rather than developing maritime trade. 17

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Black Flame crisis — Urges Qin Mo to seek the Fountain of Life and remains behind to protect him after the phoenix mark suppresses the Black Flame. 1 2
• Dayuan military preparations — Oversees Qin Mo’s combat training, teaches him archery, and supports the development of stronger bows for the Elven archers joining the campaign. 6 8 9 10
• Voyage to Fusang — Races Qin Mo to Edo Bay using the Wind-Gathering Formation, displaying the superiority of Elven seafaring arts. 15
• Edo armorer incident — Accompanies Qin Mo to Grey Mori’s shop and intimidates Murphus through his presence during the dispute over the forging commission. 18 19
• Northern campaign — Continues sparring with Qin Mo, using formation weapons to force him toward greater mastery of Phantom Shadow’s abilities. 46

Notable Quotes

“Wherever elves go, even the crudest place becomes like Lake Mälaren beneath the moonlight—beautiful and shining.” 18

“Heir, how many times have I told you? You must use your heart to communicate with your weapons and make them serve you completely.” 46