The Denizens of Abundance, also known as the Abominations of Abundance, is a major faction consisting of several long-life species following the Aeon Yaoshi, having been blessed with immortality through the path of Abundance.
Description
"One flower blooms, while thousands more wrinkle. Bones tell no tales, to Abundance most fickle."
The Denizens of Abundance create poetry and art in the name of their beloved god, spreading the love and kindness of Yaoshi throughout the universe. In the worlds blessed by Yaoshi, the water never runs dry and creatures are free from the cruel binds of time. Life is free to bloom as it sees fit. In the worlds blessed by Yaoshi, age is but a number, and mortals are not afraid of aging and death. They enjoy their lives to the fullest.
Though its denizens come from different worlds, they all tell the same story: Thousands of years ago, war ravaged their lands. The short lives of mortals bred greed and fear, which gave rise to plunder and tyranny. As demons and plagues ran rampant, the very fate of this world and its denizens were at stake in the flames of war... until a kind god descended and planted a flower seed as warm as the sunshine. The moment the seed touched the earth, the whole world was transformed. Parched soil began to heal and muddy waters became clear. Mortals tortured by wounds and disease were no longer in pain. People's hearts were no longer filled by sorrow. Humankind discarded their blood-stained weapons and began spontaneously praising the blessings from the god of Abundance...
Yaoshi ended the suffering of these worlds and bestowed upon mortals body and soul that could withstand the corrosion of time. In return, the Denizens of Abundance made Yaoshi's name known to the universe to show their gratitude. Rumors started to spread that certain hunters who roam between worlds regard Yaoshi as evil and THEIR creation defiled creatures. The Denizens will not tolerate such blatant blasphemy. The heathens must pay.Long Life
The Denizens of Abundance is the general term for the various races and peoples granted immortality by Yaoshi the Abundance. The Denizens seem to lack any kind of unified structure besides temporary military coalitions against the Xianzhou Alliance, and even come into conflict at times. Only worship of Yaoshi binds the disparate races together. Some, such as the Borisin and Wingweavers, have created powerful interstellar empires, which others, like the Heliobi, lack significant amounts of influence across the cosmos.
According to Todd Riordan, the life-extension protocols of the Denizens of Abundance such as cannibalism, interspecies blood transfusions, a hive mentality, rejuvenation via hibernation or molting are intrinsically tied to their genetic make-up. The Denizens lose their minds as they warp into twisted beasts despite easy access to longevity. As a result, the secrets of the Denizens are useless for commercial purposes.[1]
Riordan claims that there is a subtle but huge biological difference between the inhabitants of the Xianzhou and the Denizens. When the Intelligentsia Guild removed the livers of some borisin, they turned into an aggressive mass within a few hours. Despite a phylogenetic relationship between the Foxians and the borisin, the Foxians regrew their liver when it was completely removed and did not turn into cancerous masses.[2]
The Denizens of Abundance are the sworn enemies of the Xianzhou Alliance, and both sides have vowed to eradicate the other. Over 4000 years of war, both sides have suffered massive losses, though the Xianzhou have slowly gained the upper hand, leading to the current state of chaos and desperation among surviving Abundance races.
Known Members
Leadership
Warheads
- Angqin (potentially)
- Leesa (potentially)
- Hoolay (former)
- Duran (former)
Heliobi
- Flint Emperor (former)
- Ignamar (former)
Others
Borisin
- Mok Tok
- Rangan
Heliobi
Houyhnhnm
Wingweavers
- Xili
- Mingxiao
Faction Mentions
Character Stories
Character | Stories |
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Character Voice-Overs
Character | Voice-Overs |
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Readables
- A Page From the Alchemy Commission's Official Gazette
- A Study into the Mara-Struck
- An Overview of the Faith Crises in the Xianzhou Alliance
- Annotations from "Ode to Reignbow Path"
- Dan Shu's Diary
- Foxian Drum Chanting Lament of the Six Follies
- Glimpses into the Beyond
- Herta's Manuscripts
- Investigation of Ancient Pattern Rubbings from the Luofu
- List of Archenemies
- Opinion About the Claretwheel Temple Issue
- Overview of Xianzhou's Materia Medica
- Record of Reignbow's Road
- Records of Yellowbell Resonance
- Sword Hunt Journal: Crimson Thorn
- Ten-Lords Commission Criminal Directory
- The Luofu Cauldron Master's Report to the Six Charioteers
- Travelogue on Xianzhou
- Undestroyed Notes
- Yaoqing Recruit Handbook: Borisin Pack Overview
Light Cones
Relics
HoYoLAB Articles
Other Languages
Language | Official Name |
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English | Denizens of Abundance |
Chinese (Simplified) | 丰饶之民 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 豐饒之民 |
Japanese | 豊穣の民 |
Korean | 풍요의 백성 |
Spanish | Moradores de la Abundancia |
French | Peuples de l'Abondance |
Russian | Обитатели Изобилия |
Thai | สาวกแห่งความเฟื่องฟู |
Vietnamese | Dân Trù Phú |
German | Wesen des Überflusses |
Indonesian | Denizens of Abundance |
Portuguese | Cidadãos da Abundância |
Change History
- Denizens of Fertility was renamed to Denizens of Abundance.
- Denizens of Fertility was released.
References
- ↑ Readable: Travelogue on Xianzhou, Long-life Species I
- ↑ Readable: Travelogue on Xianzhou, Long-Life Species, Part 2
- ↑ Readable: Heliobus Purging Manual
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