Nathan Vendôme

**Nathan** (Japanese: ネイサン Neisan) is a playable Hydro character in *Genshin Impact* and the first "Fatui" soldier to be a playable character.

A fanatical worshipper of Semyang Pema, the **Druk Gyaltsuen** (Dzongkha: *Dragon Queen*) of Serai Island, Nathan and his family's ancestors were some of the few survivors of the duel that ended in Semyang, their original God being slayed by the corrupted Mikoshi Chiyo. Burning with hatred towards the Inazuma Shogunate for their inaction in failing to save their original God, Nathan and his family members enlisted into the ranks of the Fatui, devising a way to be stationed in the islands of Inazuma.

He currently worships Semyang's reincarnation, Jetsun Pema, as his god.

## Combat Info

### Normal Attack

#### Wrath of the Hydro Elemental Dragon Queen

##### Normal Attack

Perform up to eleven consecutive sword slashes in rapid succession with a sword.

##### Charged Attack

Consumes a set amount of Stamina to rapidly leap forward, unleashing long, sweeping sword slashes and dealing charged damage to enemies along the attack's path-of-travel.

##### Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging enemies along the path of travel and dealing AoE DMG upon immediate impact with the ground.

### Elemental Skill

#### Dragon Spiritual Art: To Purge Mind, Soul, and Body

The ancient Dance of the Dragons, ancient and ornate, shall exorcise all demons.
Grants all nearby party members the Purge effect and deals **Hydro DMG** in different ways based on whether it is pressed or held.

##### Press

Rushes forward with a Talisman Spirit, dealing **Hydro DMG** to opponents along the path of travel.

##### Hold

Commands the Talisman Spirit to deal **AoE Hydro DMG**.

##### Purge

When Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts deal **Hydro DMG** to opponents, the DMG dealt is increased based on Nathan's max HP (artifacts factored in, along with weapon passive).
Purge's effects will be cleared once it's duration ends or after being trigged a certain number of times. When held rather than pressed, Purge's effect lasts longer and can be trigged over and over again up to a set limit of nineteen times, if his elemental burst is fully charged at the time of usage. The full extent of Purge's damage, is calculated off every single member who has the **Purge** buff.

## Elemental Burst

**Dragon Spiritual Art: Sever Heaven From Earth**

### Description

Unleashes the power of the Talisman Spirit, allowing it to roam free in this plane, dealing **AoE Hydro DMG**.

The Talisman Spirit then creates a field filled with massive amounts of **Hydro DMG** to opponents located inside the field. Resummoning his Talisman Spirit onto the field, grants Nathan a 50% chance to gain nineteen critical hits to opponents.

### 1st Ascension Passive

An active character within the field created by Wrath of the Hydro Elemental Dragon Queen gains a 22% **Hydro DMG Bonus**.

#### 4th Ascension Passive

After Nathan uses Dragon Spiritual Art: To Purge Mind, Soul, and Body, he will grant all nearby party members the following effects:

* **Press:** - Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG increased by 15% for 15s.
* **Hold:** - Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG increased by 15% for 15s.

### Utility Passive

Mora expended when ascending Hydro-aligned characters is decreased by 89%.

## Constellation

### 1st Constellation

#### Serai Island's Priestly Arts

Dragon Spiritual Art: To Purge Mind, Soul, and Body can be used one more time.

## Lore

> Even though he was born in the human world, he ended up being isolated from his own family's community, due to having inherited the dragon powers and abilities. He grew up in the snowy mountains of Snezhaya far away from any human civilization, his soul bound with an talisman and red rope, training both his body and mind in preparation to fulfill his duty. Despite having the elegant temperament of a gentleman and a dynast from the Vendôme Dynasty, he seems to be shrouded in mystery.
>
> Description from the Official Website

### Personality

Allegedly hailing from Mondstadt, Nathan claimed to be a supporter of freedom and chose to fight for the Watatsumi Army for this reason. In actuality, he is a deceptive double agent allegedly "working" for the Fatui, while secretly plotting to destroy both the Watatsumi Army and the Fatui, as revenge for the death of his ancestors' original god. He is friendly towards Lumine/Aether and Paimon, holding no grudges against them, though he does warn them against supporting either the Inazuma Shogunate or the Watatsumi Army. An guarded person, Nathan holds genuine trust in few people and actively enjoys manipulating those people he perceives as his enemies. Like Raiden Ei, the current Electro Archon of Inazuma, he is an avid lover of sweets and especially enjoys the Moon Pie, a dessert made specifically in Mondstadt.

### Appearance

Nathan wears the Watatsumi Army's standard uniform, modeled from the *ashigaru* (Japanese: 足軽) of feudal Japan. His clothing consists of a light red-white gradient *shitagi* with a red-violet colored left sleeve, gray *kobakama*, and *waraji* sandals without the socks. Although not visible, the Sangonomiya Clan's crest is imprinted on the back of the shitagi, below the neck. Additional features on the uniform's design such as breastplates and helmets are not present, compared to the Shogun's Army uniforms, but were still equipped with *sode* (shoulder armor), *han-kote* (half-armored sleeves), *haidate* (thigh guards), and *sune-ate* (greaves) armor, whose colors were red and black with gold accents. The right shoulder guard has the Sangonomiya Clan's crest imprinted on it. Nathan is equipped with a *juumonji yari*, whose shaft is colored with a red-white gradient and has the Sangonomiya Clan's crest under the spearhead.

In his wish art, Nathan dons a kimono, decorated with plum blossoms, geta sandals, and is revealed to have long, flowing hair, similar to that of a woman.

## Official Introduction

### Graceful and Elegant like a dancing butterfly - Hear the call of Spring and Summer - Therefore rises the Dragon Priest

> My sister/My brother and I have traversed many a world and taken on several pupils, though we left those worlds before we could finish their training. Among them, Nathan stands at the pinnacle of the Vendôme Dynasty. Were he not so tied down to his obligations to his ancestors' gods, we would love to take him to the next world with us.
>
> Lumine & Aether

Nathan comes from the most famed and legendary main family of a clan of exorcists and divine priests/priestesses. Due to certain reasons, Lumine & Aether took him in as a disciple.

To Nathan, Lumine & Aether are extremely knowledgeable, witty, and experienced masters.

To Lumine & Aether, Nathan stands out as special and unique, due to his diluted dragon heritage. He is also noted to be extremely special to Lumine & Aether, to the point where they get overly protective of them.

Living with outlanders who traveled here from another world is by no means an easy task, but Nathan has a unique outlook on his life, an immensely strong will, and a great talent for the outlanders' warrior-like ways of living and teaching, all of which has won her the acknowledgment of the two outlanders who took him in, at two different points in time. However, the long years of cultivation, coupled with the habit of eating divine herbs and drinking the dew of the mountains, have made him closed off and unreceptive to the ways of the mortal world. Furthermore, as an Illuminated Beast and an Adeptus, he is more isolated than the regular person.

## Character Stories

### Character Details

Nathan was originally from the Vendôme Dynasty, but due to a series of coincidences, he became the disciple of two outlanders.

He is a student of Lumine and Aether in name solely, but his solemness and determination quickly won both outlanders over.

He would go onto to learn from both of them and even to this draws upon the techniques and martial arts that he was trained in, by both outlanders. His mastery of both Aether and Lumine's fighting style, makes him recognizable from other people in the Fatui.

### Dynasty

Once upon a time, Nathan had living siblings and parents. Tragedy struck and devastated the young boy.

When he was first brought to Mt. Shenhe, he was hesitant to talk and showed heavy resistance to learning how to fight.

## Quests and Events

### Archon Quests

* Interlude Chapter
	+ Act 1: The Crane Returns on the Wind
		- All parts

### Events

* Fleeting Colors in Flight
	+ Act 2: Sky-Gazers, Water-Walkers

## Voice-Overs

### Story

* **Hello**: Greetings. My name is Nathan and I am a dynast from the Vendôme Dynasty. Hm? Give you my hand? Very well then, our pact is sealed and we have become partners.
* **Home**: Home..? Haha! Now that's a word that I haven't heard in so long! Home is where the heart is fondest I suppose, I have no place that I'm fond of.
* **Motto**: Calm and Serene
* **Elemental Dragons**: Yes, elemental dragons, or at least the Hydro Elemental Dragons are both illuminated beasts and adepti. So by extension, since I am a Hydro Elemental Dragon, I am both an illuminated beast and an adeptus.
* **When it Rains**: Rain is quite pleasant for me but you don't seem like you're enjoying it at all... perhaps finding some shelter for you to stand underneath, would be in order..?
* **After the Rain**: A fleeting moment... and the sun continues... so bright, I wonder where is the closest supply of water...?
* **When Thunder Strikes**: Ooh! I probably shouldn't get close to the water cause' hydro and electro... they don't really mix well... yeah, that's a bad combination of elements.
* **When the Wind is Blowing**: Hm... interesting.
* **Good Morning**: You sure are a late sleeper. Anyway, I made you breakfast.
* **Good Afternoon**: Fatigued already? I'll start making lunch in that case. Close your eyes if you're tired while you're waiting.
* **Good Evening**: Don't stay up too late or I'll make sure you hear it!
* **Prayer**: Prayers to the Dragon Queen are a common part of my day, so I always ask for some time-off to attend religious services dedicated to her memory — she protected my ancestors, so the least I could do is chant a simple prayer to her — if you're not busy, I can teach you some simple prayers used in ancient times to pray to her.
* **Sensory Issues**: People touching me makes me highly uncomfortable... but since it's you, you are allowed to hug me.
* **Meditation**: Mediation is what controls my rage-fueled impulses. When a person makes my blood boil, my heart rate shoots up, as does my admittedly short temper.
* **Snezhnaya**: A cold wasteland, not the most temperate climate... if you enjoy freezing to death, be my guest.
* **About the Vision**: My vision...? Hm, I don't actually care for it all that much... can't understand why humans insist on gaining this gemstone. For me, since I assume a human form a lot of the time, it hides the fact that I can manipulate elemental energy without it. If somebody were to find out that I can manipulate elemental energy without it... the fall-out among the Fatui's ranks would be unfavorable for me. So, keep this little conversation between us, okay?
* **Something to Share**: Red Ropes can bind a person's soul. Unless you truly need to bind your soul, in which case, ask me to help you.
* **About Gorou**: Though I hold little love for the cause of the Watatsumi Island's army, there is one General that I deeply admire. General Gorou is a disciplined and courageous man, though when he gets into battle... oh, never mind. My sentence sounded better in my head.
* **About Yelen**: Ah, my troublesome first-cousin... so you've met her. She doesn't give me a good impression, was it the same for you? She what?! Forgive me for the outburst but I'm impressed, few people can truly capture her attention. Truly impressive!
* **About Teppi**: Teppi is a fine soldier, if only... forgot it!
* **About Raiden Ei**: OH, we're talking about "her", my blunt opinion is that she is a terrible ruler and I dislike her.
* **About Yae Miko**: Guuji Yae...? She's a nice person, bit of a trickster but not a bad person at all. She can be a bit confusing with her word-play... which is a bit of a problem.
* **About Xiao**: The Conqueror of Demons? Never met him but I've heard stories from across the sea, brought here by traveling merchants.
* **More About Nathan I**: The Fatui is calling me a traitor? Hm... that's quite hypocritical, considering I never really contributed to their cause... and I was never really on their side to begin with...
* **More About Nathan II**:
* **Nathan's Hobbies**: Hobbies? Does toppling the Shogunate count as a hobby? Hm, so it counts just as work... interesting... please do tell me more... about these hobbies
* **Nathan's Troubles**: Fatui soldiers keep trying to fight me... I'm not interesting in fighting... what part of, I don't want to fight, do they not get..?
* **Favorite Food**: As an adeptus, I require no substance... but if you insist, my favorite food is Moon Pies... the custard inside is the most refreshing taste.
* **Least Favorite Food**: Anything that is spicy, it makes my throat inflamed, so I'll have to pass on your spicy udon noodles.
* **Birthday**: Where would you like to go in Inazuma, I shall take you anywhere you want, except Ritou or Watatsumi Island...

## Combat

* **Elemental Skill**: Obey! / Manifest! / Unleash! / Transfiguration! / Embody Will and Mind! / Ordain Fate!
* **Elemental Burst**
* **Sprint Start**
* **Sprint End'**
* **Deploying Wind Glider**
* **Disengaging Wind Glider**
* **Opening Treasure Chest**
* **Low HP**
* **Ally At Low HP**
* **Fallen**
* **Light Hit Taken**
* **Heavy Hit Taken**
* **Joining Party**
* **Character Idles**
* **Light Attack**
* **Heavy Attack**
* **Mid Attack**
* **Climbing**
* **Climbing Breath**
* **Jumping**

## Companion

**Nathan** can be invited as a Companion into your Serenitea Pot after obtaining him and completing the World Quest Idle Teapot Talk.

## Trivia

* Nathan is Yelen's biological cousin, thus making him part of the Vanderbilt Dynasty as a result.
	+ Yelen has stated that "he [Nathan] looks just as stupid as his father, who happens to be my uncle" - this heavily implies that Nathan is Yelen's first cousin, since Nathan's father is Yelen's uncle.
		- It is currently ambiguous as to whether they are related on the maternal or paternal sides of their family tree.
* Since his loyalty was never truly with the Fatui or even the Tsaritsa herself, he is not listed in the Fatui category.
* Gorou has noted in his two story quests, that there is something off about Nathan's earnest personality and was shocked by his true personality.
	+ He noted him to be a very wrathful person and a danger to himself, as well as the rest of society.
* Despite that, his mother is listed as part of the Vendôme Dynasty, making him the first upcoming character part of two dynasties.
* Nathan's full title is "His Imperial Highness, Prince Nathan of Vendôme-Berggarten-Vanderbilt"
	+ His regional designation is "of Serai Island".
* Yelen and Nathan individually make cameos during this quest, Yelen saves Lumine/Aether and Paimon from the Ruin Serpent while Nathan provides critical information on the nature of The Chasm. He later appears during the last stretch of the World Quest, Wherefore Did the Spiritstone Descend? by leading them back up to the surface before mysteriously disappearing. It was implied that he teleported back to Serai Island.
* He speaks with a heavy French accent, due to his voice actor being a native French speaker.
* Despite seeming and appearing as a human, he is actually a full-blooded adeptus, his human blood being taken over by his adeptal heritage.
	+ As a result, only those skilled in the identification of adepti, would notice his true race.
		- Cloud Retainer, Ganyu, and Shenhe at least suspected that he was an adeptus, due to his distant demeanor when interacting with mortals.
		- Aether, Lumine, and Paimon knew it from the start, as they were told directly by Nathan himself.