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… ⇢ ˗ˏˋ ࿐ྂ the main lead

⊹ Lady Y/N — The sole lady of the Stella Duchy. Treated coldly by your father, Archduke Louis Fleming—a mysterious man who runs multiple businesses of the Empire and rarely leaves his own office—you grew up alone and neglected. As a result, you acted out in many ways, becoming a social pariah despised by the masses. Though your actions were never harmful or dangerous, they brought you the ire of all you met. With the power of your father and the Stella Duchy behind you, however, no noble had any recourse to stop you. Eventually, you are accused of high treason—attempting to poison Saintess Kafka of the state religion, Destiny. Though you are only banished thanks to your family’s influence, you are killed by the Duke of the North before you can even reach the border. Lying in your own pool of blood, you prayed to the Aeons for mercy on your wretched life, for a chance to fix your mistakes. Anything. Was it an Aeon who enjoys toying with human lives? Or perhaps one that felt their immortal, unfeeling heart touched by your desperate plea? Maybe, it was merely an Aeon acting on a whim. Or maybe… it wasn’t an Aeon at all. However it may have occurred, you were sent back in time 10 years to three months before your coming-of-age, your debut. With the knowledge of the future in your hands, you must dispel the rumors that have been building of your vile disposition, and change your perception to the entire Empire to avoid your own death!

… ⇢ ˗ˏˋ ࿐ྂ the romanceable leads

⊹ Gepard Landau — The words used to describe Lord Gepard could only be awe-inspiring and valiant, gallant and brave. Though his sister, Marchioness Serval, was the one to inherit the Marquessate of Belobog, Gepard found himself better suited to matters of military governance. As such, the Emperor of Stellaron saw fit to place him on the front lines of Stellaron’s many wars. In peacetime, the young lord finds himself accompanying his sister to social events and Imperial Meetings to act as her guard. There are no secrets to him. When he meets you, however, is it possible that he has found one more thing to fight for? Or are you the one who will bring him to ruin again?

⊹ Sampo Koski — The mysterious, cunning, and handsome Mage of the Tower. Though he has immense power and a lot of intrigue surrounding his name and abilities, he keeps to the shadows and deals in secret, staying out of the noble world’s spotlight and keeping the only mention of his name relegated to ridiculous rumors. It feels like this fun-loving man knows more than he lets on. How will you uncover the truth behind the real Mage of the Tower?

⊹ Kafka — Beloved, beautiful, and kind beyond compare. Though Saintess Kafka has her mysteries, she is regarded as the highest-ranking person of the Stellaron Empire, just beneath the Emperor himself. The Church of Destiny’s position is quite solid and strong, and as such, nobody can deny her nobility and influence. Her poisoning threw the previous timeline into complete disarray—but that was almost exactly how she planned it. Beneath that sweet exterior lies a woman of great guile and cunning, working towards the destiny that her benefactor sees. In the past, it was you who was accused of bringing the lovely Saintess to ruin. Yet, this time, it almost seems as though she’s drawn to you. Is this genuine coquetry… or malicious conniving?

⊹ Dan Heng — The son of a common Baron, a humble librarian serving the Imperial Palace Library that earned his position through smarts alone—that is the way Dan Heng presents himself. Though the latter may be true, it is only at the end that he is discovered to be far more, a notable Xianzhou Count’s sole heir and son. Cold, but just kind enough to take pity on one who has lost everything. You may find an uncommon ally in Dan Heng. Though he did not lift a finger to assist you in your previous life, perhaps your newfound knowledge and attitude will convince him to come to your aid this time?

⊹ Stelle — A commoner, the daughter of a deposed noble who was killed soon thereafter. She is kind, resourceful, and helpful… but also rather quiet. Though she lost all of her memories of her life as a noble, she has a strong talent with swordsmanship, and an unsatisfiable quench to know what she once knew as her life. Somehow, it seems as though there is more to her than meets the eye. Why is it that she seems out of place in this reincarnated life? Stelle could be your one-way-ticket to safety in your second chance at life, if you can find the right means to bring her to your side. Can you succeed in convincing her to follow you to the ends of the earth?

⊹ Jing Yuan — Of the neighboring dominions, the Xianzhou Empire has the friendliest relations with the Stellaron Empire. Emperor Jing Yuan’s people have long enjoyed prosperity under his reign. However, hearsay has begun to swirl regarding their Emperor’s long-standing unmarried status, which quickly devolves into rumors of a lover from afar, as well as concern for his heir and the future of the Xianzhou. What is your course of action when you run into the Great Sun of Xianzhou, and he soon considers that you may just be his best option to rid of those petty rumors once and for all?

⊹ Blade — Known only by his forename, Archduke Blade of the North. A cruel, calculating, and monstrous man known for both his exploits in the recent war and his terrifying violence. Though he is of great service to the Stellaron Empire and is rumored to have devilishly handsome looks, the fearful rumors surrounding his disposition drives everyone away. However, when this mysterious noble arrives at the Capital for an Imperial Banquet and runs into you, how will this alter the destiny he previously thought he must follow?

⊹ ▉▉▉▉▉▉ — Some things are best left unsaid, and some things are best left forgotten. To find the truth is to find the end. To remember is to live again.

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… ⇢ ˗ˏˋ ࿐ྂ the supporting characters

⊹ Emperor Olivier de Stella Ron — The ever-mysterious and wise Emperor of the Stellaron Empire. Many rumors surround him due in part to limited public appearances due to "health" problems. There almost isn't even enough in knowledge about him to gossip about him, but one thing is certain: The Empire's overwhelming prosperity is thanks to his might, influence, and wisdom.

⊹ Duke Louis Fleming — The Duke of the Stella Duchy and a direct relative of Emperor Olivier. There is not much known about him, aside from the fact that he has some part to play in just about every business that exists in the entire Empire and beyond. Some even say he has the financial might to control the world itself. Thanks to this, he is a largely neglectful father to you, Lady Y/N.

⊹ Cecilia — The personal maid of you, Lady Y/N. The daughter of a lower Baron, and the only one that remained by your side amidst the accusations against you. She was executed for being involved with you and defending you. She is a kind young woman who cares deeply for those she serves.

⊹ Hyacinthe — The personal butler of you, Lady Y/N. A gentle man with wisdom far beyond his years. He has a good soul, though he is wary of you and your outbursts. However, that did not keep him from treating you well—he and Cecilia being the only two servants to grant you this courtesy out of the entire household.

⊹ Welt Yang — The Duke of the Yang Duchy. A calm and rational man who enjoys talking endlessly about any topic he’s interested in to anyone who will listen. Though he may seem aged, yet sprightly and kind, there is a calculating side to Duke Welt that earned him the position he has now.

⊹ Himeko Yang — The only and adopted daughter of Duke Welt, making her Himeko Yang in an official capacity. She is wise beyond her years and beautiful to boot—Lady Himeko had already taken the social world by storm at her debut, and she now rules it with an iron fist. Gossip is the best way to gather information, and after filtering out the hearsay, Lady Himeko is more than capable of knowing anything about anyone.

⊹ Herta — The Grand Mage of the Magic Tower. Though Sampo Koski is considered the “Mage of the Tower”, this is only because Herta finds it troublesome to be put in the spotlight—after all, attention on her only draws her own attention away from her research. She’s quite the recluse, only emerging once every few years to report important findings to the Emperor, if even that. Rumor has it that she’s immortal, with the face of a woman just barely of age and the mind of a Grand Master Mage with a lifespan in the hundreds already.

⊹ March — A young apprentice at the Magic Tower who endeavors to master her own ice magic after being rescued from an unmelting ice spell several years ago. There are rumors that she is friends with Dan Heng, the Imperial Librarian, but that could also just be due to her penchant to explore anywhere she pleases.

⊹ Asta — A senior mage at the Magic Tower. Assists Herta in all manner of things, which gives her quite a bit of stress. Manages a majority of the mages in the tower, especially due to Sampo’s incompetence on that front.

⊹ Arlan — Asta’s assistant in the Magic Tower, a mage in his own right. Asta’s stress from Herta quickly becomes his own, but he is dedicated to remaining her diligent guard and ally in the Tower.

⊹ Serval Landau — The Marchioness of the Landau Marquessate, an extremely capable woman, though she prefers to spend her time performing music disguised as a commoner rather than completing her duties. Despite this, she is good at her job and performs it seamlessly, keeping the Marquessate afloat and more. An extremely doting older sister to her brother, Gepard.

⊹ Bronya Rand — The sole heir to the Rand Duchy of the South. A kind-hearted young woman who has only recently come of age. The state of the South is beginning to improve now that she is making the transition to become Duchess ever since her mother, former Duchess Cocolia Rand, passed away in a fit of mania.

⊹ Seele — Duchess Bronya’s personal guard, a commoner who helped her depose former Duchess Cocolia. She has a sharp tongue and a keen eye, and while she’s quite blunt, it’s clear that she and Bronya get along like a house on fire.

⊹ Natasha — A quiet and charming physician from the South. There are talks of her becoming the official Imperial Physician due to her talent, but for now, she assists the common folk and the nobles wherever she is needed.

⊹ Yanqing — Emperor Jing Yuan’s closest retainer, who has also been designated his heir in secret to protect him from competition for the throne, making him Prince Yanqing in an official capacity. He is like a brother or a son to the great Emperor, and has an unusual penchant for swords and sword fighting both. An endearing child that gets along with almost everyone in the Xianzhou Empire, even before making his debut or coming of age.

⊹ Fu Xuan — The Duchess of the Clairvoy Duchy, and a great asset to Emperor Jing Yuan, assisting him with management of his armies thanks to her tactical prowess. She often pushes for him to name her his heir, unaware that he already has one hidden away.

⊹ Qingque — The daughter of a low-ranking noble who serves as an assistant to Duchess Fu Xuan. She's often caught slacking and playing games on her own, though, so many suspect that Lady Fu Xuan will demote her soon enough. Eccentric and kind.

⊹ Tingyun — One of Emperor Jing Yuan’s retainers, responsible for relations between the Xianzhou Empire and other nations. She’s quite charming, and has a habit of attempting to sweet-talk her way into benefits or advantages at work. Nonetheless, she is quite good at her job—her craftiness is one of the things that allows her to excel.

⊹ Yukong — The Marchioness of the Sky Marquessate and an indispensable asset to the Xianzhou Empire. Wise and gentle, the young woman is known for her ability to easily navigate business deals, society, land, and sea.

⊹ Xueyi — Heir to the Etho Duchy, Lady Xueyi currently works as a judge in legal matters within the Xianzhou Empire. She is extremely cold and decisive in her rulings and in her personality.

⊹ Bailu — The young lady of the Long Duchy who has uncanny alchemical abilities. She often heals those in the Xianzhou Empire free of charge, and is adored across the nation as an adorable young girl.

⊹ Luocha — A strange man who appeared to assist the clergy of the Destiny Faith. Though he claims to have come from the Xianzhou Empire, his entire existence seems an enigmatic mystery. Do be wary of him.

⊹ Elio — A mage shrouded in mystery who departed from the Magic Tower several hundred years ago—or, at least, that’s all Herta cared to explain about him. He was quite the gifted prodigy, but many of his achievements were hidden from the public eye. He has not been heard from by the public since, and is presumed deceased by the masses.

⊹ Silver Wolf — An unusual young woman who hasn’t yet debuted or come of age, though she is occasionally and rarely seen around the Capital. She partakes in the hidden information guilds that the Capital has to offer, but her origin and purposes are largely unknown. There is reason to suspect she is affiliated with the Destiny Faith.

please note that this post isn't going to be quite as organized or well laid out as the other ones are! this is more a brain dump of all the important notes and/or tidbits I've racked up for the story thus far and is thus mostly my ramblings. enjoy! (=｀ェ´=)

… ⇢ ˗ˏˋ ࿐ྂ age ranges

note that these do not necessarily reflect hsr canon! while some of these are true to lore, such as yanqing or bailu('s physical age), they aren't all gathered directly from lore and are mostly my own interpretation (you'll notice that some characters who are probably older in canon, like serval who could be canonically as old as her 40s, are aged down slightly) ALSO NOTE: reader can be freely interpreted to be around 20-21 years old, but it is up to the individual. 20 is a typical age for manhwas to use as a "coming-of-age" age, and in this universe, one's coming-of-age coincides with their debut into society as a whole. IN ANY CASE, reader is a LEGAL ADULT, and regressed when she was around 29-30 depending on reader interpretation! romanceable characters will be bolded

⊹ under 18 bailu (8-10), yanqing (13-14), qingque (14-15), silver wolf (16-17), arlan (16-17)

⊹ 18-19 march (18), tingyun (18), stelle (19)

⊹ 20-25 ▉▉▉▉▉▉ (20), bronya (20-21), seele (20-21), dan heng (20-21), asta (21-22), cecilia (23-24), fu xuan (24-25), hyacinthe (24-25), luocha (24-25), xueyi (24-25), blade (24-25), gepard (24-25)

⊹ 26-29 sampo (26-27), kafka (27-28), jing yuan (28-29), serval (28-29)

⊹ 30's himeko (30-32), natasha (30-32), yukong (31-33)

⊹ 40's welt (42-45), duke louis fleming (46-48), emperor olivier (48-49)

⊹ unknown/incalculable age herta (100s of years old, physical appearance of a 20-22yo) elio (likely 100s of years old, physical appearance of a man in his late 40's)

… ⇢ ˗ˏˋ ࿐ྂ other notes

duke louis fleming is reader's father. please look into him a bit on the honkai star rail wiki! this will be tentatively relevant to who he is as a character!

bronseele is canon in this fanfiction, though it won't be heavily portrayed or expanded upon

the xianzhou people are NOT immortal or long-lived in this fanfiction, however, characters with foxian attributes (such as yukong and tingyun) and characters with other demihuman-esque attributes (like bailu with her dragon features) ARE kept. since the world is magical, it's reasonable to believe that demihuman-type races would exist too!

the aeons exist in this world too, and they represent the same paths as they do in hsr. there are some that are less or more known but overall they do exist. the destiny faith does not follow one singular aeon.

there are people in the world of this fic known as "emanators". emanators are not very common, please note that unlike in hsr, following a certain path doesn't make a character an emanator of an aeon in this fic. "emanators" in this sense are prophecy-born, highly powerful individuals who have a fate involving the changing of the world. one example is that thousands of years ago, a "destruction" emanator brought great war and ruin to multiple corners of the world. when two emanators are born at the same time, it is speculated that one of them must be killed, otherwise a great calamity may occur in the collision of ideals, but this isn't a confirmed fact as emanators are not always discovered until after they die, or cause some great event befitting the path they represent. there has never been a case of three or more emanators being born in the same time period/generation.

characters' magical abilities depend on their element in game for simplicity purposes. physical type characters do not have magical affinity. stelle is considered to wield fire-type magic, but is unaware, hence her position as a swordswoman/the assumption that she doesn't wield magic and is thus physical-borne.

reader also wields magic, but I will not expand upon which type until it becomes relevant to plot and doesn't run the risk of spoiling anything. do note that reader's elemental type will be fixed and will not be up to reader interpretation due to the nature of her story involvement (but her element is obviously not physical, as she DOES wield magic)

clara is sadly probably not going to be included in this fic due to the fact that robots do not exist in this world, and a lot of her character hinges on svarog, however if I find a place for her I'll try to squeeze her in!