Lumine

Biodata

Background / History

Reputation Before Meeting Xingsu

The House of the Hearth had gathered information on Lumine since Mondstadt’s dragon calamity. By the time Xingsu sought her help, she had also played a pivotal role in Liyue’s recent upheaval. Arlecchino identified her as someone he might be able to win over 112.

The Chasm Rescue

Lumine and Paimon encountered Xingsu through a private commission offered by Katheryne. Using the name Morning Star, he offered one million Mora for help finding missing family members near The Chasm. Lumine suspected Fatui involvement because the request provided few details and directed her to Northland Bank 116.

After hearing that Xingsu’s family member had disappeared while fighting Abyss monsters, Lumine became sympathetic. Believing he had borrowed heavily to fund the search, she reduced her requested fee to thirty thousand Mora. His technically truthful account concealed that he was seeking stranded Fatui soldiers; her reputation as Liyue’s hero also made it easier for him to enter the restricted area 117 118.

In the Underground Mines, Lumine initially prepared to fight the Fatui after a Pyro bullet struck nearby. Xingsu stopped her, identified the survivors, and revealed his connection to the House of the Hearth. Although she remained uncertain about his defense of the Fatui, she asked him to feed the exhausted soldiers before serving her 119 120 121.

Xingsu ultimately deposited the original one-million-Mora reward with the Adventurers’ Guild. When he continued deeper to search for Katarina’s missing brother, Nikolay, Lumine volunteered to accompany him without further payment. The expedition subsequently joined forces with Yelan, and Lumine remained at the camp when Tighnari arrived to treat Nikolay 121 123 126.

Arrival in Sumeru

Shortly after entering Sumeru, Lumine collapsed following exposure to Spirit Borneol incense. Collei and Tighnari brought her to Gandharva Ville, where Tighnari recommended observation. Lumine nevertheless insisted that her vision of an enormous tree and the words “The world... forget me...” had been real, and chose to investigate while recovering 140.

Through Collei and Tighnari, she learned about Xingsu’s former research, his efforts to suppress Collei’s Eleazar, and his expulsion from the Akademiya. When Paimon inadvertently revealed his Fatui ties and Collei’s illness flared, Lumine caught her and carried her back to the village 140 141.

The Sabzeruz Festival Dream

Seeking an audience with Lesser Lord Kusanali, Lumine met Dunyarzad and Nilou through Xingsu. He recruited her and Paimon into his Kusanali support club and encouraged them to attend the Sabzeruz Festival, where they might find useful leads 143 144.

During the festival, Lumine experienced increasing déjà vu. The familiar taste of shawarma helped her deduce that they had already lived through the day, and Xingsu confirmed that the festival was a repeating dream. She chose to stay with Dunyarzad while searching for flaws or an escape route 148 149 150.

After meeting Nahida and learning that she was Lesser Lord Kusanali, Lumine accepted the task of finding the dream’s source. Nahida maintained Dunyarzad’s condition while Xingsu protected Lumine’s mind from the dangers of investigating the boundary between dreams and reality 152 153.

Lumine and Paimon initially suspected Lyney because Lynette appeared after he wished to protect his family. That lead proved false, and Freminet briefly blocked their return to Xingsu’s house before Xingsu intervened and clarified the situation 155 156.

With further guidance, Lumine identified Nilou as the dream’s owner. She first fought beside Dehya against the Eremites threatening Dunyarzad, then helped Nilou recognize the dream and overcome her fear of Azar. Nilou dismissed the Grand Sage and his attendants, performed the Dance of Sabzeruz, and brought the dream to its close while Lumine watched beside Dunyarzad 157.

Personality

Lumine is compassionate enough to put helping others ahead of payment. She reduced Xingsu’s commission fee when she believed his family was struggling with debt, gave the starving Ninth Company priority at mealtime, and continued the search for Nikolay after her paid work was complete 117 121.

She is cautious, but not immune to being misled. She questioned the Northland Bank meeting and Xingsu’s motives before accepting his explanations, then later became wary when he demonstrated control over Scott’s memories. Her willingness to cooperate does not prevent her from challenging suspicious behavior 116 117 123 149.

Her humor ranges from dry teasing to unabashed enthusiasm. She jokes about Paimon’s appetite, needles Xingsu over his supposed wilderness-survival knotting techniques, and eagerly imitates his free-fall stunt. She is especially susceptible to cuteness: she fusses over Nahida and tries to obtain permission to touch Lynette’s ears and tail 116 118 123 152 156.

Abilities & Skills

Anemo Manipulation

Lumine can summon and direct Anemo energy 118 122.

• Uses Anemo alongside her Wind Glider to land safely after jumping from the descending mine crane 118.
• Generates a gust in an attempt to disperse Xingsu’s foul-smelling smoke 122.
• Environmental limitation: In the enclosed mine tunnel, her gust instead drives the trapped stench back toward Yelan 122.

Electro Manipulation

Lumine is shown gathering faint sparks of lightning back into her body during the discussion with Nahida and Xingsu 153.

• The supplied account establishes Electro control but does not document a specific Electro attack 153.

Swordsmanship

Lumine uses a Dull Blade and readily takes a fighting stance when threatened 119 155.

• Prepares to engage the Fatui after the underground shooting incident, though Xingsu prevents the confrontation 119.
• Draws her sword when Freminet blocks her path with his greatsword; the standoff ends without a fight 155.
• Defeats four Eremites alongside Dehya during the Sabzeruz Festival dream 157.

Investigation and Dream Recognition

Lumine notices inconsistencies and uses them to test explanations of her surroundings 140 149 155.

• Distinguishes her tree vision from what Tighnari describes as an incense-induced hallucination 140.
• Connects familiar sensations and repeated events to the festival loop; she does not consistently retain complete memories between cycles 148 149 150.
• Reasons that the dream’s owner should be closely connected to the festival and capable of making imagined things appear 155.
• Helps Nilou recognize her authority within the dream and act against Azar 157.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dull Blade — Her repeatedly documented weapon in The Chasm and the Sabzeruz Festival dream 119 121 150 155 157.
• Wind Glider — Used for controlled descents into The Chasm, including a last-moment landing after her free-fall stunt 118.

Relationships

• Paimon — Traveling companion and close partner. They communicate through brief looks, tease one another, and react strongly when the other is endangered. Lumine catches her after the smoke incident and removes the excessively sour candy that makes her collapse 116 117 122 150.
• Xingsu — Initially her client, later a rescue partner and ally in the dream investigation. Their cooperation develops alongside her continuing skepticism toward his evasions and unusual abilities 117 121 123 149 153.
• Katarina — Lumine volunteers to help find her missing brother, explicitly declining additional payment 121.
• Yelan — Fellow participant in the Chasm expedition after Yelan negotiates an agreement with Xingsu 123 126.
• Collei — New friend linked through Amber. Lumine carries her to safety when her Eleazar flares 140.
• Tighnari — Treats and observes Lumine after her collapse, and explains Xingsu’s research and Collei’s history 140 141.
• Dunyarzad — Festival companion whose survival becomes a central reason for escaping the dream. Lumine stays with her during the investigation and watches Nilou’s final dance beside her 150 153 157.
• Nahida — The Archon Lumine hopes to meet in Sumeru. Initially overwhelmed by Nahida’s cute appearance, Lumine later follows her guidance in finding the dream’s source 143 152 153.
• Nilou — Festival acquaintance and the dream’s owner. Lumine reassures her and helps her take control of the dream 144 157.
• Dehya — Combat ally; Lumine chooses to stand beside her against the Eremites rather than leave her to fight alone 157.

Notable Quotes

“There's no need. I just want to help a young girl who's lost a family member.” 121

“The most important thing now is to get out of this dream and save Dunyarzad.” 153

“Don't be afraid of him. In this dream, you're the star.” 157