🌙A full thread about Xiao's backstory!🌙 [a possible peak on what to expect in his story in 1.3] [[SPOILERS]]
- this is mostly lore compilation, I'll try to be as chronological as possible!
- Most info here will come from story leaks as well as quest and weapon lore
- please come home xiao
Char desc: "For the people of Liyue Harbor, when it comes to the enlightened Adepti living in Jueyun Karst, one name stands out above the rest. When the festivals arrive, the people light incense and pray, asking for the protection of the Adepti."

"But they do not pray to Xiao"
Char desc: "For the people of Liyue Harbor, when it comes to the enlightened Adepti living in Jueyun Karst, one name stands out above the rest. When the festivals arrive, the people light incense and pray, asking for the protection of the Adepti.""But they do not pray to Xiao"
Char desc: "For the people of Liyue Harbor, when it comes to the enlightened Adepti living in Jueyun Karst, one name stands out above the rest. When the festivals arrive, the people light incense and pray, asking for the protection of the Adepti.""But they do not pray to Xiao"
Back in a more naïve time, an evil goddess got hold of his weakness and he was condemned into servitude, performing cruel bloody acts and forced to devour sweet dreams that would make him feel like he was blood drunk in agony and in a frenzy
Back in a more naïve time, an evil goddess got hold of his weakness and he was condemned into servitude, performing cruel bloody acts and forced to devour sweet dreams that would make him feel like he was blood drunk in agony and in a frenzy
Back in a more naïve time, an evil goddess got hold of his weakness and he was condemned into servitude, performing cruel bloody acts and forced to devour sweet dreams that would make him feel like he was blood drunk in agony and in a frenzy
Back in a more naïve time, an evil goddess got hold of his weakness and he was condemned into servitude, performing cruel bloody acts and forced to devour sweet dreams that would make him feel like he was blood drunk in agony and in a frenzy
The same dreams he was forced to devour are the only things he can stomach now which is Almond Tofu.
The same dreams he was forced to devour are the only things he can stomach now which is Almond Tofu.
The same dreams he was forced to devour are the only things he can stomach now which is Almond Tofu.
The same dreams he was forced to devour are the only things he can stomach now which is Almond Tofu.
He was saved by Rex Lapis as an arrow of jade pierced the heart of the goddess ending her tyranny. He gave him the name "Xiao" for his protection, meaning a spirit who have endured much suffering as much as he had. Afterwards, he made a contract with Rex Lapis
He was saved by Rex Lapis as an arrow of jade pierced the heart of the goddess ending her tyranny. He gave him the name "Xiao" for his protection, meaning a spirit who have endured much suffering as much as he had. Afterwards, he made a contract with Rex Lapis
He was saved by Rex Lapis as an arrow of jade pierced the heart of the goddess ending her tyranny. He gave him the name "Xiao" for his protection, meaning a spirit who have endured much suffering as much as he had. Afterwards, he made a contract with Rex Lapis
Xiao dedicated his entire life to protecting Liyue to show his gratitude. He is extremely loyal to Rex Lapis and would not hesitate to strike down those who disrespect him. Zhongli provided him purpose and meaning as well as medicine for the pain he is experiences from karma.
Xiao dedicated his entire life to protecting Liyue to show his gratitude. He is extremely loyal to Rex Lapis and would not hesitate to strike down those who disrespect him. Zhongli provided him purpose and meaning as well as medicine for the pain he is experiences from karma.
Xiao dedicated his entire life to protecting Liyue to show his gratitude. He is extremely loyal to Rex Lapis and would not hesitate to strike down those who disrespect him. Zhongli provided him purpose and meaning as well as medicine for the pain he is experiences from karma.
Xiao dedicated his entire life to protecting Liyue to show his gratitude. He is extremely loyal to Rex Lapis and would not hesitate to strike down those who disrespect him. Zhongli provided him purpose and meaning as well as medicine for the pain he is experiences from karma.
He became an Adepti, particularly a Guardian Yaksha. There were many yakshas but because of his natural talent in battle he rose the ranks and became one of the strongest 5. Yakshas were bound by their own karma to suffer great horrors and tribulations seeking retribution
He became an Adepti, particularly a Guardian Yaksha. There were many yakshas but because of his natural talent in battle he rose the ranks and became one of the strongest 5. Yakshas were bound by their own karma to suffer great horrors and tribulations seeking retribution
He became an Adepti, particularly a Guardian Yaksha. There were many yakshas but because of his natural talent in battle he rose the ranks and became one of the strongest 5. Yakshas were bound by their own karma to suffer great horrors and tribulations seeking retribution
Yakshas are tasked on defeating the monsters, demons and gods that rex lapis sealed whose wrath infest and poisons liyue

Their oath:
"To restore order through slaughter, Purge evil through battle, to this we dedicate our lives"
Yakshas are tasked on defeating the monsters, demons and gods that rex lapis sealed whose wrath infest and poisons liyue Their oath:"To restore order through slaughter, Purge evil through battle, to this we dedicate our lives"
Yakshas are tasked on defeating the monsters, demons and gods that rex lapis sealed whose wrath infest and poisons liyue Their oath:"To restore order through slaughter, Purge evil through battle, to this we dedicate our lives"
Yakshas are tasked on defeating the monsters, demons and gods that rex lapis sealed whose wrath infest and poisons liyue Their oath:"To restore order through slaughter, Purge evil through battle, to this we dedicate our lives"
The defeated gods in the archon war were still immortal and would still rise. Their hatred is not directed at Morax, for they have lost themselves a long time ago, incapable of holding personal grudges.

it was a never ending battle for them.
The defeated gods in the archon war were still immortal and would still rise. Their hatred is not directed at Morax, for they have lost themselves a long time ago, incapable of holding personal grudges.it was a never ending battle for them.
The defeated gods in the archon war were still immortal and would still rise. Their hatred is not directed at Morax, for they have lost themselves a long time ago, incapable of holding personal grudges.it was a never ending battle for them.
The defeated gods in the archon war were still immortal and would still rise. Their hatred is not directed at Morax, for they have lost themselves a long time ago, incapable of holding personal grudges.it was a never ending battle for them.
In one of those battle, a young maiden was caught in the crossfire that eventually led to her demise. The adepti brought her back to life but her human form could not handle the power & was sealed to ease her pain. She wakes up centuries later not remembering anything
In one of those battle, a young maiden was caught in the crossfire that eventually led to her demise. The adepti brought her back to life but her human form could not handle the power & was sealed to ease her pain. She wakes up centuries later not remembering anything
In one of those battle, a young maiden was caught in the crossfire that eventually led to her demise. The adepti brought her back to life but her human form could not handle the power & was sealed to ease her pain. She wakes up centuries later not remembering anything
In one of those battle, a young maiden was caught in the crossfire that eventually led to her demise. The adepti brought her back to life but her human form could not handle the power & was sealed to ease her pain. She wakes up centuries later not remembering anything
In one of those battle, a young maiden was caught in the crossfire that eventually led to her demise. The adepti brought her back to life but her human form could not handle the power & was sealed to ease her pain. She wakes up centuries later not remembering anything
Eventually the karmic debt that the Yakshas have gathered from the wrath of the defeated gods weighed upon them and drove them insane.

"They went mad with fear
Turned on each other
Or succumbed to the darkness"
Eventually the karmic debt that the Yakshas have gathered from the wrath of the defeated gods weighed upon them and drove them insane."They went mad with fearTurned on each otherOr succumbed to the darkness"
Eventually the karmic debt that the Yakshas have gathered from the wrath of the defeated gods weighed upon them and drove them insane."They went mad with fearTurned on each otherOr succumbed to the darkness"
The yakshas being driven mad by devine hatred which cause their numbers to be wiped out until only 2 remained, Bosacius and Alatus were the last left of their kind. When Liyue entered a peaceful era, Bosacius chose to depart from the world and disappeared.
The yakshas being driven mad by devine hatred which cause their numbers to be wiped out until only 2 remained, Bosacius and Alatus were the last left of their kind. When Liyue entered a peaceful era, Bosacius chose to depart from the world and disappeared.
The yakshas being driven mad by devine hatred which cause their numbers to be wiped out until only 2 remained, Bosacius and Alatus were the last left of their kind. When Liyue entered a peaceful era, Bosacius chose to depart from the world and disappeared.
Alatus, the last remaining yaksha and sole survivor was alone, and for centuries he fought battles alone absorbing all the karmic debt in his victories enough to consume his body and soul. He does not feel hatred nor hold grudges nor his debt can be paid off in years to come
Alatus, the last remaining yaksha and sole survivor was alone, and for centuries he fought battles alone absorbing all the karmic debt in his victories enough to consume his body and soul. He does not feel hatred nor hold grudges nor his debt can be paid off in years to come
Alatus, the last remaining yaksha and sole survivor was alone, and for centuries he fought battles alone absorbing all the karmic debt in his victories enough to consume his body and soul. He does not feel hatred nor hold grudges nor his debt can be paid off in years to come
Alatus, the last remaining yaksha and sole survivor was alone, and for centuries he fought battles alone absorbing all the karmic debt in his victories enough to consume his body and soul. He does not feel hatred nor hold grudges nor his debt can be paid off in years to come
After one of the battles he fought alone merely surviving by the hair. The divine hatred that tainted his exhausted body took effect, which caused him immeasurable pain and agony only for it to disappear by a lovely sound of a flute bringing him a moment of peace.
After one of the battles he fought alone merely surviving by the hair. The divine hatred that tainted his exhausted body took effect, which caused him immeasurable pain and agony only for it to disappear by a lovely sound of a flute bringing him a moment of peace.
After one of the battles he fought alone merely surviving by the hair. The divine hatred that tainted his exhausted body took effect, which caused him immeasurable pain and agony only for it to disappear by a lovely sound of a flute bringing him a moment of peace.
Xiao did not know who was playing, but the last person he thought who could help him was one of The Seven themselves and by the end, he already have an answer on who it was. That melody alone was enough for him to cling it and long for the day where he can dance to it
Xiao did not know who was playing, but the last person he thought who could help him was one of The Seven themselves and by the end, he already have an answer on who it was. That melody alone was enough for him to cling it and long for the day where he can dance to it
Xiao did not know who was playing, but the last person he thought who could help him was one of The Seven themselves and by the end, he already have an answer on who it was. That melody alone was enough for him to cling it and long for the day where he can dance to it
Xiao did not know who was playing, but the last person he thought who could help him was one of The Seven themselves and by the end, he already have an answer on who it was. That melody alone was enough for him to cling it and long for the day where he can dance to it
He is said to play the flute on the same marsh where he heard the tune. He uses it to guide the spirits of of his old friends back to their homeland
He is said to play the flute on the same marsh where he heard the tune. He uses it to guide the spirits of of his old friends back to their homeland
He is said to play the flute on the same marsh where he heard the tune. He uses it to guide the spirits of of his old friends back to their homeland
The lantern rite is said to be the peak of activity for the defeated gods so Xiao fights day and night to vanquish them. Each year, the people light up lanterns with wishes that he can hear yet he is not the one they are praying for
The lantern rite is said to be the peak of activity for the defeated gods so Xiao fights day and night to vanquish them. Each year, the people light up lanterns with wishes that he can hear yet he is not the one they are praying for
The lantern rite is said to be the peak of activity for the defeated gods so Xiao fights day and night to vanquish them. Each year, the people light up lanterns with wishes that he can hear yet he is not the one they are praying for
The lantern rite is said to be the peak of activity for the defeated gods so Xiao fights day and night to vanquish them. Each year, the people light up lanterns with wishes that he can hear yet he is not the one they are praying for
After all the things he experienced, he became relatively withdrawn keeping a good distance from people and only shows up when needed. He continues to view himself as a tool and as someone who needs to serve for as long as he is useful as a way of retribution
After all the things he experienced, he became relatively withdrawn keeping a good distance from people and only shows up when needed. He continues to view himself as a tool and as someone who needs to serve for as long as he is useful as a way of retribution
After all the things he experienced, he became relatively withdrawn keeping a good distance from people and only shows up when needed. He continues to view himself as a tool and as someone who needs to serve for as long as he is useful as a way of retribution
After all the things he experienced, he became relatively withdrawn keeping a good distance from people and only shows up when needed. He continues to view himself as a tool and as someone who needs to serve for as long as he is useful as a way of retribution
After all the things he experienced, he became relatively withdrawn keeping a good distance from people and only shows up when needed. He continues to view himself as a tool and as someone who needs to serve for as long as he is useful as a way of retribution
Though the age of the Adepti and archons are over, he continues to watch Liyue from above like a Qingxin on a solitary mountain top
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