Immortal of Radiantly Shining Waters

The Immortal of Radiantly Shining Waters (), also known and referred to by the name of Guang Lin (), is a golden Chinese dragon and guardian of Xiangling City. According to legend, he and Feng Lin's acestors were the ones who constructed Xiangling City, and he was later enshrined at the Canguang Shrine within the Sky-Reflecting Mirror.
== History ==
=== Past ===
A long time ago, before even Oogway, Guang Lin was born deep within the sea near China, and over the course of his life, became a wrathful and tempestuous being. This is because his role was to bring storms, a role passed from him to his parents, and when he went to try to cultivate faith from the masses, they feared and shunned him. This led him to lash out and create more storms for the people, causing them to rebel even further, and thus repeat this cycle over and over. Eventually though, Guang Lin realized his mistakes, and fled out of shame to the a silent corner away from most societies, a place later named the Sky-Reflecting Mirror, and hid while he reflected on his deeds. Over the course of his reflection, he became much more gentle and serene, and promised to himself that he would make amends one day.
Several centuries later, a family of merchants who were ancestors of Feng Lin arrived at the Sky-Reflecting Mirror, with many of them ill and all of them running low on resources to travel along their route. When they arrived at the lake, they were greeted by the Immortal of Radiantly Shining Waters, who introduced himself as Guang Lin, and made a deal with the family: in exchange for the materials from the bay and protection by the spirit from any bandits who may try to raid them, depending on how much they took from the bay and the length at which they stayed, they would eventually help the spirit in a task. The family agreed, and stayed for many months, assembling a camp for any future merchants wandering through the area. When they were about to leave, the spirit reminded them of the deal they made, and instructed them of their task: building a village.
The family was confused, and asked the spirit why it needed a village, to which it responded by stating that as society advanced, spirits such as him would fade away to nothing, leaving the natural world to which they were connected vulnerable. He then added that to not be forgotten, he had to turn to the people of the advancing society to garner faith, and the family understood. Still though, the family had only tools necessary to build a small camp, not to assemble a village from scratch, and after mentioning this Guang Lin, he then rose various jade and wooden artifacts from the bay and lent them to the family, stating that not only would he instruct them on how to use them, but, he would also directly assist them in building. To demonstrate this, he built the family a grand home which he called "Zhaowan Palace" and told them that they would oversee the city from there. Afterwards, with the assistance of not only Guang Lin, but also wandering merchants and other people, the foundations of what would later become the modern Xiangling City were built.
Shortly after this, he was then enshrined in the Canguang Temple at the Sky-Reflecting Mirror, as well as within the shrine at Zhaowan Palace. It is here where he received prayers from Feng Lin's family and offered various blessings, mainly rain and fair weather to the people of Xiangling City. Eventually though, realizing the favorable situation they were in, Feng Lin's ancestors began to take advantage of the spirit and grow selfish, neglecting the city and allowing it to enter its current state. This created the massive divide between the poor and the wealthy, and later, the revolt that injured many citizens and spiked the crime rate of the city. Seeing what they were doing, Guang Lin stopped responding and fled deep into the lake, leaving the new empress, Feng Lin, to try to repair both the city and the relationship it has with Guang Lin.
== Personality ==
Guang Lin was originally a wrathful and pride spirit who used his power for self-interest rather than protecting other. He was also a vengeful spirit who was more feared than respected, and when others showed their fear of him or openly rejected him, he would strike them down. Another notable trait is that he was also aloof, and didn't hold much interest in the affairs of most mortals who did turn to him. This led to most mortals hating him, and him hating them, leading to a cycle of fear and loathing.
When he realized that the reason people hated him was due to his personality, he fled to the Sky-Reflecting Mirror, and became his current self. Nowadays, he is much more calm and wiser, as well as fatherly. He also cares deeply for the people of Xiangling City, and enjoys his role as their protector. He is also just and empathetic, and seeks the best for those who he cares about.
== Appearance ==
Guang Lin is a tall anthropomorphic, golden Chinese dragon with light green eyes and white antlers on his head. He is seven feet tall and muscular He also wears a jade green robe with yellow lining, as well as dark green pants with a brown belt and leg wraps. and carries a yanyuedao with him.
His yanyuedao is heavy and five feet and eleven inches long. It has a yellow, metal pole, as well as a green tassel attached at the joint of the pole and the blade. On the opposite end of the weapon is a pointed metal counterweight used to both balance the weapon and allow for striking. 
== Trivia ==
* The Immortal of Radiantly Shining Waters was inspired by Blue Dragon from Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, Rhodeia of Loch from Genshin Impact, the Yellow Dragon, the Dragon King, Shenlong, and Yinglong, all of whom are deities from Chinese mythology. He was also inspired by the concept of the xian.
** His weapon being a yanyuedao is a reference to the Frost Fair Blade, which also known as the "Green Dragon Crescent Blade."
** His ability to control storms and water is also a reference to Chinese mythology, as dragons were typically associated with these elements.
* The Immortal of Radiantly Shining Waters was not originally going to have an alias, but was later given one to avoid having to say his full title.
** The last character in his alias of "Guang Lin" is the same character used in the name of "Feng Lin," and means "beautiful jade." The other character in his alias means "shining water."
* The Immortal of Radiantly Shining Waters was originally going to be a fish or shark-like entity, but this was changed, as dragons fit better within Chinese mythology.
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