Aether
Also known as: The Traveler
The male Traveler searching for his lost twin across Teyvat. Silent protagonist whose kindness changes everyone he meets.
Popular Aether Ships
Common Tropes in Aether Fanfiction
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Carefree bard of Mondstadt who is secretly Barbatos, the Anemo Archon. Beneath the wine-loving trickster act sits millennia of loss, especially the memory of the nameless friend whose face he still wears.
Scaramouche
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Discarded puppet of the Electro Archon who climbed to Fatui Harbinger before being unmade and reborn as the Wanderer. His arc from spiteful weapon to reluctant student of Sumeru makes him the fandom's favorite redemption project.
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Eccentric 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor who treats death with prankish cheer and genuine reverence. Writers love contrasting her morbid humor with the quiet compassion she shows the grieving.
Alhaitham
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Sumeru's Akademiya scribe, a hyper-rational scholar who wants nothing but a quiet life and keeps accidentally toppling governments. Alhaitham's bickering cohabitation with the architect Kaveh is Genshin's premier roommates-to-lovers text.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Aether?
Aether appears in 67k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Genshin Impact fandom. You can browse all Aether fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Aether ships?
The most popular Aether ships include Xiao/Aether. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Aether fanfiction?
Common tropes in Aether fanfiction include Angst. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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