Sanhua

Introduction

A loyal and reliable guard for Jinhsi, Sanhua is composed and reserved.

Sanhua perceives a world distinctly different from that in the eyes of others, and her body temperature is below normal. Her Forte allows her to cool the surrounding air and conjure snow.

To maintain emotional stability and prevent Overclocking, Sanhua finds solace in the art of swordplay. This allows her to master her Forte with graceful ease and alleviates the burden on her body.

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Weapon: Sword
Attribute: Glacio
Name: Sanhua
Birthday: January 20
Class: Mutant
All-round Stoic Bodyguard

“Please don’t stay too far away from me. I am confident to not let you get harmed in the slightest.”

Character Stories

Sanhua, widely recognized not by her name but as “the Magistrate’s bodyguard,” is the silent sentinel behind Jinhsi, Jinzhou’s esteemed Magistrate. With her unassuming presence, she’s often overlooked, yet her readiness to spring into action is palpable to those who pay attention. Despite the dwindling opposition against Jinhsi, certain individuals dared to challenge her reign, targeting Sanhua as the seemingly more vulnerable entity beside the powerful Magistrate. Such adversaries grossly underestimated her.

Sanhua’s response to such provocations was nothing short of remarkable. No matter the complexity or danger of the demands placed upon her, she managed them with a level of efficiency and prowess that left detractors in awe. Her exceptional skills in time management, strategic thinking, calm composure under pressure, and negotiation capabilities ensured that even the most ardent critics had no choice but to respect her.

Her role extended beyond managing the day’s troublesome visitors; Sanhua was also the shadow that protected Jinhsi from those who lurked in the darkness, aiming to harm her. With Jinhsi’s high-profile position, there were many who sought to strike at her, mistakenly believing they’d merely encounter polite resistance. Instead, they faced Sanhua’s deadly precision—a swift, decisive blade that swiftly reminded them of their folly, often sending them fleeing with nothing but the cold bite of fear and perhaps less fabric than they arrived with.

Sanhua’s extraordinary senses allowed her to detect deceit, transforming her from a vigilant guardian into an avenging force of nature at a moment’s notice. Yet, once her blade was sheathed, peace and order were restored, ensuring Jinhsi’s image and rule remained pristine.

However, even someone as unshakeable as Sanhua could find herself caught off guard. The day came when a peculiar stranger—a resonator—stood before her, exuding a hauntingly familiar aura similar to Jinhsi’s. “Hello. You must be Madam Magistrate’s bodyguard?” The encounter sent unforeseen ripples through her world, hinting at changes on the horizon, both challenging and intriguing.

Prior to the formal establishment of Wutherology as a recognized discipline within the scientific community, Tacetite technology was relegated to the realm of “magic”. The reasons behind Mortefi’s decision to leave the New Federation on his coming-of-age day, and the journey that led him to Huanglong, remain largely undisclosed. Yet, it’s clear that his fascination with Tacetite technology runs deep.

Several times, he’s been known to make flippant remarks about dangerous improvements to technology, much to the dismay of others. “I’ve adjusted this turret’s Tacetite module a bit. It can now output a hundred times its original power. Just be sure to follow these 100 operating rules…” Such cryptic comments, hinting at devastating potential consequences, have earned Mortefi—and the Huaxu Academy—a spot on one of the Ministry of Development Directors’ special attention lists.

His relentless pursuit of advanced Wutherology has fast-tracked the field’s progress at a remarkable pace, albeit at a personal cost. His obsessive work ethic, characterized by sleepless nights and tireless efforts, prompted concern among his fellow scholars, who worried he’d burn out like a flame consuming its own fuel.

Despite his frenzied work pace, Mortefi often recalls his mentor’s reminder to remain grounded in the purpose of his work. He finds joy in his interactions with machinery and hopes that if his flame were to extinguish one day, he’d leave behind a legacy of knowledge, casting light on the path for future generations of researchers.

As he finally received the long-awaited results of his latest test, Mortefi allowed himself a momentary surrender to exhaustion, collapsing into his chair. Perhaps the real “magic” of the Academy lies in researchers like Mortefi—passionate souls who shrug off societal norms and conventions to advance the human understanding of the world.

Yet, with Mortefi’s unwavering drive and knack for creating potentially dangerous contraptions, it’s clear whoever takes up the role of the new Director will have their hands full handling the complaints that are sure to follow.

Sanhua’s nights were often haunted by the chill of snow. Known for her stoicism and an aura that seemed to repel others with an icy touch, it was difficult for those around her to conceive that she could be troubled by such vivid nightmares. In her dreams, darkness enveloped her, and monsters capable of quelling any warmth lurked, preying upon her. Yet as she grew, her powers intensified, blurring the lines between humans and Tacet Discords, between waking life and the nightmares that chased her.

When Sanhua awoke amidst another such vision, the unexpected presence of light indicated that her charge, Jinhsi, was still buried in work. Apologies whispered for perceived neglect, but Jinhsi merely brushed it off, her words reflecting concern and an unwavering resolve to share the nocturnal burdens.

Their conversation meandered from duties to dreams, Jinhsi playfully probing for a glimpse into Sanhua’s subconscious musings. Despite an initial deflection, a rare warmth graced Sanhua’s features as she divulged the imagery that had visited her this time—jinhsi amidst the snow, an ethereal sight weaving beauty into the cold tapestry of her mind.

It was a tender moment, one that signified Sanhua’s solitude was punctured by the companionship and care embodied by Jinhsi. Perhaps, then, the snow in her dreams was not solely a harbinger of despair but could become a canvas for memories—haunting yet beautiful—that she no longer faced alone.

During her self-imposed exile, Sanhua bore witness to the devastating aftermath of the Tacet Discords, whose emergence from the Tacet Fields mirrored the traumatic beginnings of her own life. Amidst this desolate environment, she fought tirelessly against the monstrosities that continuously spawned, representing an existential threat to humanity and a personal curse that echoed the corrosion of her vision.

Isolated and adrift, Sanhua was consumed by survival, her life a relentless battle against the cacophony and chaos that haunted her every moment. She wandered aimlessly, her presence inadvertently heralding destruction as blizzards followed her, calamities from which she could not escape. Misunderstood and feared, she became the target of those who sought to eliminate the threat they perceived in her.

In her darkest hour, cornered and without hope, Sanhua experienced a moment of transcendence amidst the storm. A resplendent vision of golden snowflakes offered a reprieve from her turmoil, and a soothing voice beckoned her towards a moment of clarity and stillness. This illusion, a spiritual mirage conjured by the abbot, carried profound teachings—those of impermanence and the redemptive potential of suffering through one’s karma.

The abbot’s wisdom, though not fully grasped, resonated with Sanhua, and in this encounter, she discovered a semblance of peace, or perhaps a form of captivity that was unlike any she had known. Taken into the temple, like a wayward creature finding refuge, she was given a new dharma name and a different path. Under the temple’s influence, she honed her swordsmanship and immersed herself in the Heart Sutra’s verses, embedding herself within the monastic rhythm.

As Sanhua embraced this new way of life, she contemplated the nature of karma and its inexorable link to one’s destiny. With every swing of her sword and every scripture recited, she questioned what future her own karma might mold. Would it lead to liberation, or was her path inexorably tied to the Tacet curse she bore? Only time would reveal the outcome her karma had inscribed for her.

Returning to the battlefield, Sanhua faced the grim reality of war through a lens forever traitorous—her eyes marked by past transgressions of the infernal Tacet Discords. Once a helpless victim, she now stood among fighters, her curse and power fused into the icy sharpness of her blade. The familiar shrill of screams and a cacophony of chaotic frequencies tormented her while phantom memories from a nightmarish past flowed back with cruel precision. She bore witness to an eerie sight, the grotesque amalgamation of fallen companions molded into a haunting Asura— a gut-wrenching illusion as she grappled against the overpowering drive of her inner demons wrestling for control.

Sanhua was collapsing under the weight, both physically and mentally. Her body was marred with injuries, slowly draining of warmth as she succumbed to the assault of the Tacet curse. The bleak serenity of losing consciousness mirrored her childhood hell, where she had once laid helpless and vulnerable on a vast field of snow. In her dimming vision, a solitary white speck offered an illusory solace, only for her frigid reality to be supplanted by an unexpected warmth.

Pushing against the veil of darkness, Sanhua registered a woman’s silhouette — a frequency dancing on the edge of her awareness, forging an impressive tableau against the tumultuous blizzard. With a diaphanous shield of her divine might, the woman artfully wrought chaos into tranquillity, harnessing the violent tempest of frequencies into submission. A cosmic ballet unfolded before Sanhua as seasons danced around them, culminating with the woman annihilating the Tacet Discords with a cascade of celestial lightning.

In the ensuing calm, Sanhua was granted a much-needed reprieve from her torment. The piercing screams gave way to harmonious whispers of a world reborn — the gentle sighs of the wind, the euphonious melodies of birds, and the soothing lullaby of the reawakening earth.

Emerging from the icy shell of her recurring nightmare, Sanhua experienced a renaissance as if caught in the resonance of time, now flowing unfettered. The profound realization swept through her, nurturing comprehension of the karma that had hitherto eluded her. In witnessing Jinhsi’s strength in the face of obliteration, of birthing hope amidst utter devastation, she understood where her fate lay. Jinhsi had been the beacon guiding her through the abysmal darkness she’d been lost in.

Sanhua’s resolve crystallized and, once more, she picked up her sword. Her inner demons, once tormentors, were now harnessed into ardent guardians, a testament to the transformative power of one’s karma.

Treasured Items

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The abbot’s blessing and words are cherished by Sanhua, embodied in her Mala beads that she never removes. In moments of unrest, she finds solace in their counting, a calming ritual akin to reciting the Heart Sutra.

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Jinhsi wanted to see the world through Sanhua’s eyes, so Sanhua sought the guidance of a famous shadow puppet master, Huanglong, to show Jinhsi a corner of the hell she had seen in this way. But this bizarre world unexpectedly won Jinhsi’s favor, which occasionally gave Sanhua the illusion that she could also fall in love with this hell. Unlike the rough monster shadow puppets, there is also a pair of delicate human shadow puppets that Sanhua keeps as a private collection.

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Sanhua used to believe that transiencef was the root of all beauty in the world. Just like snow and ice, so pure and captivating, but destined to melt. But sometimes, as she holds a frozen flower in her hand, she wonders – is she admiring its fleeting beauty or mourning its inevitable demise? She freezes the frosty blossom, determined to preserve it for just a little longer. Just like this moment with all its precious memories and beauty that she vows to protect forever.

Inspection Report

Evaluation Basis [Resonance Assessment 2105-G]

Based on Resonator Sanhua’s reports, Sanhua was born with abnormal eye structure resulting in blindness of both eyes. The later Tacet Discord (TD) encounter during a blizzard caused by Waveworn Phenomenon left frequency erosions to her right eye, leading to Sanhua’s abnormal vision and the subsequent Awakening of Forte.

The Tacet Mark is located in the pupil of Sanhua’s right eye, visible during the use of Forte.

According to Sanhua’s recounts and examination results, we identified changes to her physical signs after her Awakening, which include disorderly frequency responses of the right pupil around the Tacet Mark, presented in a red contour. The frequency erosion continues to spread, reflected by the change in color of Sanhua’s left pupil from grey to red.

Sanhua’s Forte gives her abnormal vision and the ability to manipulate snow, with the degree of intensity directly correlating to her mental concentration. Combined with Sanhua’s recounts, we have come to an initial conclusion that her vision is different from that of the ordinary person, which is the capability to directly observe the frequency of objects. Frequency tests conclude an visual accuracy of 99.64%.

Resonance Spectrum Pattern of this Resonator is identical to the existing Snow Frequency Fluctuation. The results of the Resonance Spectrum Pattern around her pupils are also identical to the Frequency Fluctuation interval of known TDs. Tests reveal strong Harmonic Responses, yet the cause of Sanhua’s Awakening remains unclear.

Based on test samples revealing a non-convergent Rabelle’s Curve with a steep rise in its middle section, Sanhua is classified as a Mutant Resonator.

Resonator Sanhua’s waveform graph shows elliptical fluctuations. The pattern of Time Domain is stable with no abnormal waveforms. Examination results are determined to be within normal parameters. However, Sanhua’s risk of Overclocking persists.

Resonant Criticality: Very stable. Yet constantly verges on the Criticality level. Risk of Overclocking remains high.
Records show past history of Overclocking.

Maximum Overclock Rating: Moderate.

Among her past Overclock occurrences, there were numerous times when Sanhua was on the extremity of her Resonant Criticality for extended durations, during which extreme Frequency Fluctuation reactions caused outbursts of energy, triggering Level 2 blizzards. No civilian casualties were reported in these incidents. These series of events are currently documented under code EX01521, classified as Class 3 hazard events.

Diagnostics reveal TD Frequency erosion affecting Sanhua’s perception of objects, causing Frequency Fluctuation, leading to outbursts of frequency energy. The aftereffect of Overclocking is the increased spread of erosion, ultimately changing the color of Sanhua’s left pupil from grey to red.

Combined with the behaviors of Sanhua’s Forte and past her Overclock history, Sanhua bears a certain risk of Overclocking. Close monitoring of Resonator Sanhua’s psychological and physical condition is advised. Routine counseling and examinations are required.

About

Please don’t stay too far away from me. I am confident to not let you get harmed in the slightest.

You’re feeling a sense of coldness? It’s not that easy to always keep my power in check – especially when I’m unable to suppress my emotions. Though it doesn’t bring much harm, the coldness sometimes inevitably causes trouble for others. Do you not mind? Or… would you prefer to have me share the coldness with you?

If I am unable to remain at My Lady’s side? Should the day comes, it’s either I have perished, or that My Lady has accomplished her aspirations, and my service is no longer required. When the moment truly comes, perhaps I would choose to live travel the world, and become a rover. It should be nice to accompany you on your journey.

Developer’s Notes

Backstory

Sanhua is a Resonator who rarely lets her emotions show. You can sense a certain distance when you first meet her. Sanhua is also careful not to burden others with her actions. Perhaps, her personality stems from her tragic past.
Sanhua’s tragedy started with a heavy snowfall. A sudden emergence of the Waveworn Phenomenon consumed the town where she resided. Sanhua was the sole survivor of this devastating catastrophe. While she managed to escape the clutches of the Tacet Discords, her right eye was injured. Sanhua was born blind, but the erosion of Waveworn Phenomenon gave her terrifying and anomalous vision.
In addition to her anomalous vision, this catastrophe also granted her a powerful Forte of ice manipulation. In her youth, Sanhua struggled to keep her Forte under control. Her body always emitted an unconscious, chilling coldness that repelled those around her.
Her life changed when she met Jinxi — the first person who appeared normal and untwisted in Sanhua’s eyes. Jixin gave her hope that destruction could also bring a new birth. As a result, Sanhua wholeheartedly pledged her loyalty to Jinxi, and she has been tirelessly working towards creating the future they both dream of.
With the arrival of you, the Rover, Sanhua’s world is poised for new and transformative changes: In her eyes, your frequency resonates with the same beauty and clarity that she once saw in Jinxi.

As Jinxi’s guard, there’s no doubt that Sanhua demonstrates exceptional physical prowess. In fact, she’s capable of a lot more than that — Sanhua has a vast reserve of knowledge that enables her to respond fluently to any query. Her outstanding ability to remain composed enables her to handle emergencies flexibly. Furthermore, she boasts excellent cooking skills on par with a seasoned chef, and her adeptness in negotiations paves the way for successful deals.
Sanhua’s capabilities extend beyond guarding— she’s a proficient secretary as well. For example, she can finish all the paperwork for the next three months in a couple of days, and Jinxi would joke how Sanhua left her “nothing to do”; she can also deliver all three meals to Jinxi’s doorway quietly, without ever being noticed… These tasks constitute her daily routine.
It’s important to note that Sanhua wasn’t inherently an all-rounder. Her versatility is a testament to her remarkable fast-learning ability. If she believes that a skill will help Jinxi, she is going to master it quickly without hesitation.

Although Sanhua has fully mastered her Forte now, the changes in her mood continue to influence the temperature around her.
When Sanhua senses a lurking danger or unfriendly situation, delicate snowflakes materialize around her, serving as a clear sign that she is becoming defensive. Sometimes, these snowflakes appear not only in response to danger but also when she feels embarrassed or anxious. It is difficult for others to discern the exact trigger behind the emergence of these snowflakes, as Sanhua maintains a poker face.

Sanhua has a deep passion for improving her cooking abilities, especially when it comes to making Loong Buns. She is particularly motivated because Jinxi loves Loong Buns so much. Sanhua enjoys experimenting with various fillings to create different types of Loong Buns, just to listen to Jinxi’s happy sigh as she savors the delicious treats. Now, Sanhua has a new “customer”, and that’s the Rover. Sanhua aims to share the delightful taste of her Loong Buns with you. Therefore, her dedication to honing her cooking skills is stronger than ever.

Sanhua enjoys a unique beverage made from flower petals. However, she doesn’t consume it regularly because she knows it can affect her work. When she drinks it, she becomes more lively and uninhibited. Although she appears normal on the outside, she speaks openly and reacts more slowly. She even resists taking breaks and can remain in this dreamy state for an entire day.

Sanhua’s tragic past and her role as a guard naturally paint her as low-key and distant. This led us to choose black as the dominant color to accentuate this aspect.
For her clothing style, we harmonized classical and contemporary elements. We chose a pure black beret for Sanhua, as it ensures that her silver hair doesn’t attract excessive attention while aligning seamlessly with her attire. This fashion item brings out a cool and neat image of Sanhua.

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When it comes to Sanhua’s clothing and decorations, we incorporated a lot of “Wave Patterns”. Different from the “Cloud Patterns” that adorns Yangyang, these patterns yet share a similar style, adding a classical touch to the characters.

The pairing of black and gold, both muted colors, enhances their respective textures. With black as the dominant color, it effectively highlights the metallic and glossy essence of gold. Therefore, we adopted plenty of golden elements as embellishments in Sanhua’s details. The golden pendant featuring the wave pattern further brings out Sanhua’s heroic bearing on the battlefield.

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Originally, Sanhua’s eyes were gray. However, the influence of Tacet Discord’s frequency transformed them both to striking crimson. Her Tacet Mark is located in her right eye’s pupil and only appears when Sanhua uses her Resonance Skill.