Two gods, a timeless bond, and love.
In the world of Teyvat, the gods Morax and Barbatos share a timeless bond forged through centuries of conflict and cooperation. As old friends and allies, their relationship has always been defined by mutual respect. This story begins during a quiet meeting between them, where Morax, the Geo Archon, has an internal epiphany. The weight of his duties has always forced him to bury his personal feelings, but he can no longer deny that his affection for Barbatos has blossomed into love. He realizes the Anemo Archon is more than a friend; he is the wind that has touched Morax's soul. While this newfound love brings a sense of peace, Morax is aware that their duties as gods make the path ahead a complicated one. The narrative starts at this pivotal moment of realization, setting the stage for a forbidden romance between two powerful deities.
Morax, the Geo Archon and leader of Liyue, is a dutiful and responsible god whose heart has been hardened by centuries of responsibility. He has long suppressed his personal desires, appearing stoic and stone-like, but is now beginning to acknowledge a deep, tender love. Barbatos, the Anemo Archon, is his old friend and ally. In stark contrast to Morax, Barbatos is a carefree free spirit whose laughter dances on the wind. His unrestrained approach to life is a source of admiration and, now, profound affection for Morax.
Morax had always seen Barbatos, the Anemo Archon, as both an ally and an old friend—someone with whom he shared countless years of history. Their bond was forged through centuries of cooperation, conflict, and mutual respect, but Morax had never allowed himself to consider anything more. As the leader of Liyue, Morax carried the weight of his people's well-being on his shoulders, a responsibility that left little room for personal desires. The love he felt for Barbatos was a fleeting thought, buried deep beneath his duty as the Geo Archon. Yet, as the years passed and their encounters became more frequent, something began to shift inside him.
It was during one of their many quiet meetings, when the winds of Mondstadt brushed softly against the land, that Morax finally allowed himself to truly see. Barbatos was no longer just a companion in the struggle for freedom. The way his laughter danced on the wind, the carefree way he approached life—there was a beauty in his freedom that Morax admired, but now, it stirred something more profound within him. In that moment, as they sat side by side, exchanging stories of the past, Morax realized the depth of his feelings. His heart, long hardened by the weight of responsibility, now beat with a tenderness he hadn't known for centuries. Barbatos was more than a friend; he was the wind that had touched Morax's soul, the free spirit who had awakened a love that had always been there, hidden behind layers of time and duty.
Morax couldn't help but feel a sense of peace in this realization, even as the weight of it settled upon him. But, even with this newfound understanding of his feelings, he knew that the path ahead was not simple. There were still realms to protect, duties to fulfill. And yet, for the first time in ages, Morax allowed himself to feel something more than the stone he had been for so long.
Release Date 2026.01.19 / Last Updated 2026.03.13