Ronova

Biodata

History

Service as the Ruler of Death

Ronova inherited the authority of death from the Three Moon Sisters. At the time of her first meeting with Mo Fan, she had only recently assumed the position and did not yet fully understand death’s meaning. She governed the Temple of Death on Celestia, guiding departed souls into the Ley Lines 1 2.

Her service continued for tens of thousands of years without rest. Compelled by the Heavenly Principles to maintain the order of death, she worked continuously and sometimes descended to the mortal world to resolve problems herself. This existence left her unfamiliar even with the concept of “getting off work” 27 33.

Mo Fan’s Hundred Deaths

Unlike other mortals, Mo Fan repeatedly returned to Ronova’s temple through his cycle of reincarnation. His lack of fear distinguished him from souls who normally greeted her with terror; at their first meeting, he called her beautiful and chatted with her freely 1.

Their encounters gradually changed from unwelcome interruptions into the highlight of Ronova’s monotonous life. She listened to the experiences of his successive lifetimes and eventually regarded him as her only confidant 1.

After his hundredth reincarnation, Mo Fan came to thank her and accept permanent death. Ronova refused to let him disappear, invoking her authority against the laws she herself upheld. The Temple of Death collapsed as Mo Fan promised to devote his otherwise impossible hundred-and-first life entirely to her 1.

Life in Mondstadt

Mo Fan revived in Mondstadt, where Ronova appeared beside him. Defying the Heavenly Principles had cost her authority and inflicted grievous injuries, reducing her abilities to those of an ordinary mortal—or less. Mo Fan became her boyfriend and supported their household through Adventurers’ Guild commissions 2.

A smartphone gifted by an unnamed witch introduced Ronova to online videos. She became absorbed in A Hundred Lifetimes of Reincarnation, recognized Istaroth’s narration, and shared the tragic North Wind installment with her neighbor Mona 2 3 7.

Ronova suspected that Mo Fan had once been the Knight of Boreas, but accepted his denial when he presented himself as physically incapable of such feats. Shortly afterward, Stormterror’s gale destroyed their rented home. Mo Fan sheltered her before secretly confronting the dragon 9.

After the attack, Ronova angrily confronted him for disappearing and declared that she would revive him again if he died. The couple then left for Liyue, seeking a safer place to settle 11.

Journey to Liyue

The journey exposed Ronova’s unfamiliarity with physical exhaustion. Formerly accustomed to flying, she struggled with walking long distances but repeatedly refused Mo Fan’s offer to carry her. At Wangshu Inn, she agreed to share the only available bed while concealing her embarrassment 13.

She stayed awake watching the Asura Yaksha videos and reading comments until morning, leaving her exhausted enough to collapse back onto the bed. The footage also prompted her to reconsider the suffering behind the many souls she had received during Liyue’s Archon War 15 25.

Near Wangshu Inn, Xiao stopped the pair after detecting Ronova’s immense Karmic Debt. Mo Fan privately revealed his identity as Asura to secure Xiao’s trust and permission for her to continue toward Liyue Harbor 26 27 28.

Employment at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor

After settling in Liyue Harbor, Ronova sought work to reduce Mo Fan’s financial burden. Dock work exceeded her weakened strength, while restaurants, teahouses, and a tailor’s shop rejected her because she could not produce the professional smile expected of service staff 30.

Hu Tao instead considered her solemn demeanor ideal for funeral work and hired her at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. There, Ronova immediately recognized Zhongli as the Geo Archon and accidentally addressed him by that title. Zhongli explained the exchange as an old role-playing habit, protecting both their concealed identities 31 32.

Ronova quickly learned the undertaker’s duties and discovered that the work allowed rest, limited hours, and an introductory period. Comparing it with her unending divine service, she began looking forward to her new position. She initially kept the job secret from Mo Fan, intending to tell him once she had properly settled in 33 40.

Personality

Ronova initially treated death with emotional detachment. Her long association with Mo Fan taught her to recognize the value of life, and she later found herself hoping that the condemned girl in the North Wind video would survive. Experiencing mortal weakness further challenged her assumption that death primarily offered release 1 3 15 28.

She remains proud and outwardly aloof, often disguising affection as criticism. She blushes readily when Mo Fan teases her, hides her embarrassment over sharing a bed, and scolds him when fear for his safety overwhelms her composure. Her concern is heightened by her mistaken belief that he is merely an ordinary, vulnerable human 9 11 13 30.

Despite her unfamiliarity with mortal customs, Ronova learns quickly and is willing to contribute. Rather than demand that Mo Fan stop working to accompany her, she searches for employment herself. Repeated rejection damages her confidence, but her determination to help him drives her to apply at the funeral parlor 13 30.

Her growing empathy does not completely erase her former outlook. Watching a mortal challenge the Electro Archon, she admits internally that rebellion against her own authority would have enraged her. She also remains instinctively afraid of the Heavenly Principles, despite having defied them for Mo Fan 35 45.

Abilities & Skills

Authority of Death

As one of the Four Rulers, Ronova possessed authority over death and administered its laws through the Temple of Death 1.

• Guided departed souls into the Ley Lines 1.
• Used her authority to prevent Mo Fan’s final passing and grant him another life 1 2.
• Rarely bestowed the power of death upon mortals, making Asura Yaksha’s use of the Law of Death conspicuous to her 16.
• Lost her authority after violating the Heavenly Principles. Her later vow to resurrect Mo Fan again is a statement of intent, not a demonstrated restoration of power 2 11.

Accumulated Karmic Debt

Ronova’s prolonged contact with departed souls exposed her to their despair and negative emotions, gradually turning her into a vessel for vast amounts of Karmic Debt 27.

• Her dense aura remained detectable after she lost her divine authority 26 27.
• Xiao considered the accumulation potentially disastrous for Liyue and initially barred her passage 27.
• The accumulation resulted from her duties rather than a deliberate attempt to gather power 27.

Divine Knowledge and Perception

Ronova retains knowledge of divine laws and differences in power despite her weakened condition 16 20 37.

• Recognized Istaroth’s voice and identified apparent time reversal in the Knight of Boreas footage 3 6.
• Understood that Asura’s absorption of Karmic Debt involved the Law of Death 16.
• Noticed that Asura’s defeat did not match his strength, suggesting that he had chosen not to resist 20.
• Explained that mortals cannot freely wield the power of a law without paying a tremendous price 37.

Funeral Work

Ronova’s familiarity with death makes the funeral parlor reassuring to her, while her solemn bearing suits its work. Under Hu Tao’s instruction, she grasps the required knowledge and skills almost immediately 31 33.

Physical Limitations

• Formerly traveled by flight; after losing her power, long walks leave her severely fatigued 13.
• Now experiences hunger and exhaustion, unlike during her divine service 4 25.
• Lacks the strength required for dock labor 30.
• A second attempt to violate the laws of death could, in Mo Fan’s judgment, risk her complete annihilation 11.

Equipment & Items

• Akasha Terminal smartphone — A gift from an unnamed “kind witch.” Ronova uses it to watch videos, read comments, and receive updates to A Hundred Lifetimes of Reincarnation 2 25 40.

Relationships

• Mo Fan — Boyfriend and former sole confidant. Their bond developed through his hundred deaths; after her sacrifice, he assumes responsibility for supporting and protecting her 1 2 27.
• Hu Tao — Employer and trainer. Values Ronova’s seriousness and reassures her that seeing off the dead can bring them relief rather than fear 31 33.
• Zhongli — Old acquaintance and new coworker. Recognizes her true identity and is surprised by how considerate she has become compared with the indifferent ruler he remembers 31 32.
• Mona Megistus — Mondstadt neighbor and fellow viewer. Ronova regards the witch’s disciple as a junior and mischievously introduces her to the heartbreaking North Wind video 7.
• Istaroth — Fellow Ruler associated with time. Ronova criticizes her apparent laziness and suspects her involvement in the reincarnation videos, but is grateful when her intervention appears to save the Knight of Boreas 3 6 14.
• Xiao — Initially treats her Karmic Debt as a threat. Relents after Mo Fan privately appeals to him as Asura 26 27 28.
• Heavenly Principles — Former superior who compelled her uninterrupted service. Defying their laws to save Mo Fan costs Ronova her position and authority 1 2 27 33.

Notable Quotes

“No! I absolutely won't let you die! Not even if the Heavenly Principles come!” 1

“What I mean is, what does ‘getting off work’ mean?” 32

Trivia

• Ronova describes a video about disappearing dragons as “cute pet videos” 2.
• She recognizes the white floating companion traveling with the blonde girl and remarks that retrieving “that thing” is no longer her responsibility. The encounter does not explain what she knows about it 12.