Sea Gazer
Last updated 2026-09-10
Sea Gazer was an adeptus who lived in Liyue, but died long before the events of the game.
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Such is how the world works. What one may fail to do, two may succeed. I have spent much time gazing at the sea in leisure and have seldom exerted myself, but it is my pleasure to aid others in need.
—Sea Gazer, to his thaumaturge friend, "Moment of Life or Death" video description
Sea Gazer, who did in fact enjoy spending his time gazing at the ocean, owned the Fantastic Compass, a magical device used to seal away evil monsters. He eventually became friends with a thaumaturge and gave him the device to aid him in battle, working together to exorcise demons with the compass.[1] He was a skilled explorer, and over time he built a collection of treasures that he'd discovered or excavated. He was quite proud of each of his finds, and while usually mild-mannered according to Cloud Retainer, he could be "quite a braggart" when showing off his latest discovery at one of Guizhong's social gatherings at the Guili Assembly.[2]
Sea Gazer was very close with Mountain Shaper while he was alive.[3]
Story
Little is known about Sea Gazer's history besides his former ownership of the Fantastic Compass and his friendship with both a mortal and Mountain Shaper. He built his abode in Lisha, which contains "his rarest and most exquisite treasures," including a massive chunk of Sunset Vermillionite. If someone needed one of his treasures and retrieved it from his abode, he wouldn't have minded.[3]
His pride over showing off the latest find at Guizhong's gatherings and the attention would often cause Cloud Retainer and Guizhong to bring out one of their own mechanical creations to rival it.[4]
Legacy
As part of their efforts to rebuild the Jade Chamber, Shenhe, the Traveler, and Paimon venture into Sea Gazer's Abode in search of his Sunset Vermillionite. At the end of the domain, the Seelie that the Traveler, Paimon, and Shenhe follow comes to rest alongside another Seelie that has already been settled in its Seelie Court; however, no details are given as to whom the Seelie may represent.[3]
During the Lantern Rite of The Exquisite Night Chimes, the Mingxiao Lantern was modeled after Sea Gazer.[5]
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Sea Gazer | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 鸣海栖霞真君 Mínghǎi Qīxiá Zhēnjūn | The Perfected Lord Who Resounds in Sea and Lives in Rosy Clouds |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鳴海棲霞真君 Mínghǎi Qīxiá Zhēnjūn | |
| Japanese | 鳴海栖霞真君 Narumi Seika Shinkun | The Perfected Lord Who Resounds in Sea and Lives in Rosy Clouds |
| Korean | 명해서하진군 Myeonghaeseohajingun | The Perfected Lord Who Resounds in Sea and Lives in Rosy Clouds |
| Spanish | Observador del Océano | Observer of the Ocean |
| French | Scrute-Flots | Wave Scrutinizer |
| Russian | Созерцатель Морей Sozertsatel' Morey | Sea Gazer |
| Thai | จ้าวพิทักษ์ธารา Cao Phithak Thara | Lord Who Protects Waterbodies |
| Vietnamese | Minh Hải Thê Hà Chân Quân | The Perfected Lord Who Resounds in Sea and Lives in Rosy Clouds |
| German | Fürst des tobenden Meers und der ruhigen Dämmerung | Prince of Raging Sea and Serene Twilight |
| Indonesian | Sea Gazer | — |
| Portuguese | Observador do Oceano | Ocean Observer |
| Turkish | Okyanus Gözcüsü | Ocean Gazer |
| Italian | Osservatore dell'oceano | Ocean Observer |
Change History
References
- ↑ YouTube: Perilous Trail Event Cutscene Animation: "Moment of Life or Death" (video description)
- ↑ Event The Exquisite Night Chimes Quest: Part II, Part 1: A Single Harmony for an Irreplaceable Soul
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Archon Quest, Interlude Chapter, Act I - The Crane Returns on the Wind, Part 2: Seagaze Sunset
- ↑ Event The Exquisite Night Chimes Quest: Part II, Part 1: A Single Harmony for an Irreplaceable Soul
- ↑ Event The Exquisite Night Chimes Quest: Part I, Part 1: A Thousand Miles for an Enigmatic Tune