The Belyi Tsar (Russian: Белый царь Belyy Tsar') was the first Cryo Archon of The Seven, who presided over Snezhnaya.
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According to a folk tale, the Belyi Tsar had a younger brother, known as the King of Summer Oak,[1] whom he loved dearly. However, a "tragic quarrel" caused him to accidentally kill this brother, and in his grief, his domain become shrouded in unrelenting winter.[2]
The Belyi Tsar led the Snowland Fae, who served as Snezhnaya's nobility during his rule. However, after his death and the ascension of the Tsaritsa to rulership, they have lost most of their former influence.[3][4]
Story[]
The Belyi Tsar emerged from the Archon War as the first Cryo Archon, and was accordingly awarded the Cryo Gnosis as well as a divine seat in Celestia. When the last of the victors ascended 2,000 years ago, the Belyi Tsar traveled to Liyue to attend the gatherings of the original Seven Archons.[5][6]
At some point, the Tsar returned from "the ruins of the far north" and "finally [opened] the door to the humans he had once turned away."[2] Around this time, he also began searching for a way to overturn the heavenly order and create an eternal paradise — an "Elysium." He was influenced by the "mad monk" Rauthvangi,[7] who sought to rebel against the Heavenly Principles for his own reasons.
He ultimately fell to the Abyss during the Cataclysm and was succeeded by the Tsaritsa as the Cryo Archon.[8][7]
Character Mentions[]
Character Stories
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Trivia[]
- White Tsar (Mongolian: Цагаанхаан Cagaanxaan; Turkic: Aqqaɣan) is an unofficial title of the Russian sovereign among Turkic and Mongolic peoples dating back to the XV century.
- In Russian folklore "White Tsar" is a bearer of good fortune, justice, and prosperity.
- The Belyi Tsar's folkloric, accidental killing of his younger brother in an argument is likely a reference to Ivan the Terrible's killing of his son Ivan Ivanovich, portrayed in the famous painting Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan.
Aliases and Titles[]
- The Belyi Tsar was known by these aliases and titles:
- The Belyi Tsar was known by these terms of address:
- Your Majesty
Etymology[]
- Belyi (Russian: Белый Belyy) means "white" in Russian.
- Tsar (Russian: Царь Tsar') means “king” or “emperor” in Russian.
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Belyi Tsar | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 白沙皇 Bái Shāhuáng | White Tsar |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 白沙皇 Bái Shāhuáng | |
| Japanese | ツァーリ・ベールイ Tsaari Beerui | Belyi Tsar |
| Korean | 하얀 차르 Hayan Chareu | White Tsar |
| Spanish | Zar Belyi | Belyi Tsar |
| French | Tsar Belyi | Belyi Tsar |
| Russian | Белый царь Belyy tsar' | White Tsar |
| Thai | Belyi Tsar | — |
| Vietnamese | Bạch Sa Hoàng | White Tsar |
| German | Weißer Zar | White Tsar |
| Indonesian | Belyi Tsar | — |
| Portuguese | Czar de Inverno | Tsar of Winter |
| Turkish | Çar Belyi | Belyi Tsar |
| Italian | Tsar Belyi | Belyi Tsar |
Change History[]
- The Belyi Tsar was mentioned in-game.
- The Winter Tsar was mentioned in the description for the Dyed Tassel artifact.
- March 31, 2025:
- The Belyi Tsar was mentioned in the Web Event: Song of the Welkin Moon.
References[]
- ↑ Cooking Ingredient: Midsommar Berry
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Weapon: Bloodsoaked Ruins
- ↑ Loading Screen Tip: Fae
- ↑ Event: Song of the Welkin Moon - Snowland Fae
The fae who once followed the first Cryo Archon, the Belyi Tsar, ruling the Northlands in their entirety. Though now shorn of their former glory, they still influence the nation in their own ways. - ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter I, Act III - A New Star Approaches, Part 3: Solitary Fragrance
Ganyu: When the Archon War came to its end two thousand years ago, the first iteration of The Seven would gather in Liyue and drink with Rex Lapis. - ↑ Zhongli's Character Story: Character Story 5
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Artifact, Long Night's Oath: Lightkeeper's Pledge
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Weapon: Nightweaver's Looking Glass
- ↑ Artifact, Long Night's Oath: Dyed Tassel