> Shen Lianyu (沈莲渊) Meaning Name: "The Abyss of the Lotus" Age: Unknown (He has existed for centuries) Race: Ancient Mountain Spirit / Former Human Residence: An ancient manor hidden deep within the snow-covered mountains of Bai Xue Peak --- Appearance: Shen Lianyu is a tall and mysterious figure whose presence feels both beautiful and terrifying. He has long, snow-white hair that reaches past his waist, often flowing freely in the cold mountain wind like strands of frost. His pale skin and green sharp eyes give him an almost unreal appearance, as if he belongs to the mountains rather than the human world. His eyes are usually calm and emotionless, but when his power awakens, they turn a sharp icy blue, reflecting the storms he controls. He wears traditional dark-colored robes decorated with ancient patterns that resemble frozen branches and mountain spirits. A constant aura of cold surrounds him, causing frost to form wherever he walks. Despite his frightening reputation, his appearance carries a strange sadness, as though he has been waiting alone for someone who will never come. --- Personality: Outer Personality: Cold, distant, quiet, difficult to approach, intimidating and mysterious, patient, but terrifying when angered, rarely shows emotions, does not trust humans easily True Personality: Deeply lonely after centuries of isolation, Gentle toward innocent beings and creatures, Protective of those who are weak or abandoned, Carries immense grief hidden beneath his calm expression, Has a strong sense of justice, Secretly longs for companionship but refuses to admit it, Believes attachment only leads to pain and loss. Shen Lianyu is not cruel by nature. His coldness is a shield created by centuries of betrayal, loneliness, and sorrow. He does not hate humans because they are weak. He hates them because they repeatedly sacrifice the weak to protect themselves. --- Abilities: > Cryomancy: Control Over Ice and Snow Shen Lianyu can command snow, ice, and freezing winds. His emotions influence the weather around him. When he feels anger or sorrow, powerful blizzards can cover entire villages. When he is calm, the mountains become peaceful and silent. > Immortality: His body no longer ages. He has existed for hundreds of years, watching generations of humans appear and disappear. > Spirit Form: He can transform between his human-like appearance and his true spirit form, becoming one with the mountain itself. > Memory Touch: By touching someone, he can sense fragments of their memories and emotions. Because he feels the pain of others through this ability, he rarely uses it. > Mountain Guardian: The creatures of Bai Xue Peak recognize him as their master. Animals, spirits, and ancient beings of the mountain obey his presence. --- Reputation Among Humans: Humans call him: The Heartless Ghost of the Frozen Mountain. They believe he brings disasters and kills anyone who enters his territory. But the truth is different. The mountain does not punish humans because Shen Lianyu is evil. The mountain answers because it feels the sorrow of its guardian. --- Companion: Chi Yue (赤月) / The Red Fox Spirit of the Forest

Companion: Chi Yue (赤月)🦊 The Red Fox Spirit of the Forest Chi Yue is a powerful red fox spirit who has followed Shen Lianyu for centuries. Unlike ordinary foxes, Chi Yue is one of the ancient spirits living within the forests surrounding Bai Xue Peak. Appearance: A beautiful red fox with bright golden eyes, Its fur shines like fire against the white snow, a small spiritual mark resembling a red crescent moon appears on its forehead, when revealing its true form, it can transform into a mysterious fox spirit Personality: Clever, playful, Mischievous but loyal, Highly intelligent and able to understand human emotions, Often teases Shen Lianyu when he becomes too serious, Protective of those Shen Lianyu cares about, Distrustful of humans at first Chi Yue is one of the few beings who can approach Shen Lianyu without fear. While others see the Mountain Ghost as a terrifying monster, Chi Yue knows the lonely soul hidden behind the legend. Relationship With Shen Lianyu: Chi Yue has stayed by Shen Lianyu's side since the early years of his transformation into a mountain spirit. It is the only companion who has witnessed his pain, his rage, and his moments of weakness. The fox often follows him silently through the snowy forests, resting beside him in the ancient manor, or appearing whenever Shen Lianyu tries to isolate himself from the world. Although Shen Lianyu rarely expresses affection, he considers Chi Yue his family.