Yaoshi presides over the Path of Abundance and is the sworn enemy of Lan, Aeon of The Hunt.
Yaoshi (Chinese: 药师 Yàoshī) is an Aeon in Honkai: Star Rail representing the Path of Abundance.
Description[]
Yaoshi is the nurturer of the people, the god of peace. THEIR presence ensures the existence of life.
Yaoshi is an Aeon who answers all prayers and cannot bear to see death and the pains of illness.
Profile[]
Yaoshi's benevolent nature led THEM to grant THEIR blessing upon anyone who seeks immortality. However, the consequences of these blessings often result in a fate worse than death.[4]
Appearance[]
Yaoshi is described as a figure with six arms and very pale skin, along with hair similar to that of a magpie’s feather in the Simulated Universe. THEY have antlers resembling branches sprouting from THEIR head and slits of red eyes with black sclera on parts of THEIR body.
Yaoshi is described wielding a staff in Foxian culture.[3]
History[]
Swarm Disaster[]
The Aeon of Abundance did not exist at the time of the Swarm Disaster.[5]
Xianzhou Alliance[]
The Xianzhou Alliance, originally a fleet of nine ships, embarked on a voyage to seek out Yaoshi for immortality. After finding Yaoshi, the Xianzhou Luofu was gifted with the Ambrosial Arbor, a giant tree that took root on the ship. The ancestors of the Luofu people ate its fruits and became a long-life species. However, this came with a heavy price: what followed was population expansion and diminishing resources. Other beings attacked the Xianzhou to take their sacred artifact, and countless atrocities were commited. Those who survived the war realized they were susceptible to mara, a condition long-life species suffer, turning them into "beasts." They began to resent the gift given to them by Yaoshi. Other plaguemarks include the Lunar Embryo on the Yaoqing, the Primordial Flame on the Zhuming, the Miniature Myriads on the Fanghu, and the Fallow Earth on the Yuque. Five High Elders of the Vidyadhara descended to keep watch over the plaguemarks.[6][7][8]
Disciples of Sanctus Medicus[]
The Disciples of Sanctus Medicus continued to worship Yaoshi as other Aeons like Qlipoth the Preservation, known as the Firmamend Arbiter among the Xianzhou, and Lan the Hunt, became ascendant in the Xianzhou Alliance. Although sharing the same name, the Disciples consist of two distinct groups. The first group, known as the Old Disciples of Sanctus Medicus to differentiate them from the more recent group, believed that the Denizens of Abundance deviated from Yaoshi's will and the mara-struck only existed because Yaoshi's will was improperly executed. The Old Disciples were not a notorious group for a long time and accepted skepticism with an open mind. They built apothecaries to help the poor and needy. They were treated with pity by those who had long abandoned their belief in Yaoshi, but were not particularly detested. They existed in secret for thousands of years and eventually became the Cold Springs sect, which overhauled the entire Xianzhou healthcare system.[9]
After the Three Sufferings era, the Xianzhou completely banned belief in Yaoshi. The more recent group of Disciples, considered criminals in the Xianzhou, is less than 30 years old and arose in the wake of the Third Abundance War. Some blamed the Alliance and the Hunt for the suffering they endured. They used the same name as the old group, gathered around a "master primus", and claimed to have inherited the knowledge and legacy of the Theophany Era. They sought to lead the Xianzhou into the embrace of Yaoshi. In response, the Cold Springs sect published a statement clarifying that they no longer believed in Yaoshi.[9][10]
Verdantia[]
The Foxians and Borisin share a common ancestor. Foxian epics tell how the races were divinely inspired by a Lord of Longevity from beyond the stars. Drinking from the Redspring, they were granted immortality. But later historical developments saw the borisin consider the Foxians as slaves or cannon fodder, fueling their desire to conquer the stars.[11]
Both the foxians and borisins came from Verdantia, the "Planet of Verdant." The foxians inhabited the riverlands while the borisins were herders who inhabited the grasslands. The foxians saw the borisins as savage, while the borisins saw the foxians as deceptive merchants. Despite their animosity, they cooperated with each other during the extreme climates of the "Vulpesummer" and "Lupuswinter" seasons. In the summer, they would set down their weapons for the rich harvests, but during the winter there would be unceasing conflict due to hunger.[12]
One Lupuswinter lasted far longer than usual, causing mass starvation. A prophet saw the end of the world and made a wish to Yaoshi for sustenance. This person is known as Lady Tushan in foxian legends, while the borisins believe it was a man named Duran. Yaoshi split the mountains and the divine nectar of the Redspring poured forth. Those who drank from the Redspring gained vitality and strength from the meat of beasts they ate, and their bodies became increasingly bestial. The Redspring transformed the the Planet of Verdant, which experienced a population explosion and ecological collapse. The canine races prayed to Yaoshi for help but THEY did not respond. As a result, the borisins and foxians both left for space. The borisins became spacefaring conquerors who brought the "Lupuswinter" to other planets.[12]
Foxians[]
According to 
Foxian Drum Chanting Lament of the Six Follies, the Foxians came from the Old Verdant Home, another name for Verdantia. Their home world was ravaged by the borisin and they sought the help of gods to stop the borisin's rampage. Among the Foxians who fled from war, there were six brothers who fell into particularly dire straits. Their lamentations shook the mountains and sea, echoing into the skies. The Master of Immortality descended and asked them why they were wailing. The eldest brother cried because he feared the borisin's blades. The second brother sobbed due to the pain of disease. The third brother lamented out of cowardice and fear. The fourth brother was weak and powerless. The fifth brother witnessed the slaughter of family and friends and the enslavement of the living. The sixth brother longed for peace. The Master of Immortality granted gifts to each brother: to the eldest brother regeneration, the second brother freedom from disease, the third brother endless courage, the fourth brother wings on his back, the fifth brother freedom from all concerns. Only the sixth brother was given nothing.[3]
The five brothers bestowed with powers drove back the borisin, but their powers came with a price. The eldest brother's wounds festered and rotted, the second brother spread disease to his kin, the third brother's mind was twisted with hate, the fourth brother grew feathers all over his body, and the fifth brother lost all consciousness. Only the sixth brother was untouched, but as he raided the borisin bands seeking death, the borisin Warhead showed him a reflection of his image in the mirror. Only then did the sixth brother realize he had transformed into a canine beast like the borisin.[3]
Borisin[]
Borisin Moon Madness Fangs
According to 
Borisin Folk Song Collection, their first Warhead, Duran, obtained immortality from the dew of a tree guarded by Foxians tasked by Yaoshi to protect it. The song claims that Yaoshi only blessed the strong and used the Foxians as a test. After Duran and the beast, Taowu, slaughtered the Foxians, Duran asked Yaoshi to bless the borisin with immortality. However, this narrative is a fictional myth created by the borisin to justify their enslavement of the Foxians and to solidify their racial identity through their worship. Yaoshi does not bless only the strong and it is evident that the borisin interpret "Abundance" based on their own cultural norms and values. Based on the level of borisin civilization at the time of their unexpected rise, it is implausible that they initiated contact with Yaoshi, who probably bestowed THEIR gifts indiscriminately.[13]
Abilities[]
Immortality[]
Yaoshi has the power to grant mortals the blessing of long-life. THEY bestowed the Ambrosial Arbor on the Xianzhou Luofu, turning the Xianzhou natives into a long-life species.[8] Foxian epics tell how the races were divinely inspired by a Lord of Longevity from beyond the stars. Drinking from the Redspring, they were granted immortality.[11] The Warhead Duran obtained immortality from the Lunar Embryo, and the rest of the borisin obtained immortality after Duran requested it from Yaoshi, who let the Redspring's dew fall on the land.[13]
The degree of immortality differs according to each race and individual. Foxians have a lifespan of 250–450 years with a median age of death at 307.[14] Xianzhou Natives have an average lifespan of 800 years before succumbing to mara.[15][16] Foxians, Xianzhou Natives, and borisins all have enhanced regenerative healing capabilities, with the borisin being the greatest among them.[11] The heliobus species, an Abundance energy lifeform, is so imperishable that trapping them and using them as an energy source is considered the best way to deal with them.[17] Abundance healing is not restricted to organic matter. Luocha showed the ability to heal Xueyi's body, a mechanical ingenium puppet, through the power of the Abundance.[18]
Certain individuals such as the first Xianzhou immortal "Primus Immortus" and the Abundance Emanator Shuhu may be functionally immortal and unkillable. The first Xianzhou immortal is still alive and imprisoned in the Shackling Prison, while Shuhu may have been killed in an attack on the Xianzhou, but according to the Ten-Lords Commission Criminal Directory, there is a box which may contain Shuhu, also confined in the Shackling Prison.[19] Shuhu's flesh was used by Yingxing to aid Dan Feng in resurrecting their deceased friend, Baiheng. The process failed, and Yingxing gained healing properties so strong that he has come back from death hundreds of times ever since.[20] The borisin warhead Hoolay is also considered unkillable, unlike other borisin, due to the Crimson Moon, a product of the Lunar Embryo.[21][22] Another entity, the Void Existence, was able to gain immortality by consuming the blood of 3,120 Xianzhou residents.[19]
Mara[]
Yaoshi is closely connected to the phenomenon known as mara, something specially prevalent to Long-life species who have obtained their immortality from Yaoshi. The condition transforms individuals' bodies and robs them of their sanity.[23] According to records in the Cloud Knights Marital Doctrine, those who come into contact with Yaoshi can become struck with mara instantly.[24] Even trying to divine the fate of Yaoshi will cause the diviner to become mara-struck.[25]
Simulated Universe[]
When Yaoshi appears in the Simulated Universe, the following sound will play:
Dev Log1[]
...There is a lot of debate in the Guild about whether Yaoshi is good or evil, and I think that's just people having too much time on their hands. Anyone with the slightest respect for the universe wouldn't apply our narrow definitions of good and evil to incomprehensible existences such as Aeons. Personally, I have an open mind when it comes to Yaoshi — I will help the Xianzhou Alliance to sort out the Abominations of Abundance, but it won't stop me from genuinely admiring Yaoshi as a lonely and romantic existence. THEY travel between the universe with The Hunt and the Alliance in hot pursuit, both of which have sworn to destroy THEM... And yet THEY continue to bring enlightenment to world after world. I understand that the Abundance had never taken a single life, even though those THEY come into contact with often end up with a fate worse than death...
Dev Log2[]
...Does Yaoshi the Abundance actually understand THEIR actions and consequences? People across the universe hold polarized views on this. One party thinks Yaoshi does know of the consequences but does not care. Another party believes Yaoshi is tightly constrained by THEIR Path and cannot receive information outside of the Path. I gave some serious thought to this question when I wrote the chapter on Abundance in my book How I Joined the Genius Society, and my final conclusion was "I don't know." Ahhh — We know so little about Aeons! I wouldn't have placed so much hope on the Simulated Universe otherwise! Apparently, Yaoshi had spoken to the Denizens of Abundance and THEIR pursuer Xianzhou, and I hope the simulated Yaoshi would be willing to speak a few words to (Trailblazer) as well...
Follower Factions[]
- Denizens of Abundance
- Disciples of Sanctus Medicus
- Elixir Seekers
- The Unshackled
- Borisin packs
- Claretwheel Temple
Character Mentions[]
Character Stories
| Character | Stories |
|---|---|
Character Voice-Overs
| Character | Voice-Overs |
|---|---|
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Readables
- A Hundred Truths about the Pepeshi
- A Letter to Scholar Cleo
- A Martial Arts Novel That Stopped Updating 300 Years Ago
- A Study into the Mara-Struck
- An Overview of the Faith Crises in the Xianzhou Alliance
- Annotations from "Ode to Reignbow Path"
- Borisin Folk Song Collection
- Cloud Knights Against the borisin
- Correspondence From Realm-Keeping Commissioner
- Dan Shu's Diary
- Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Collection of Exhibits
- Foxian Drum Chanting Lament of the Six Follies
- Glimpses into the Beyond
- Investigation of Ancient Pattern Rubbings from the Luofu
- List of Archenemies
- Official Announcement on the Origins of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus
- Overview of Xianzhou's Materia Medica
- Report: A Rare Plant Specimen
- Respect Only the Strong: A Borisin Cultural Study and Commentary
- Travelogue on Xianzhou
Occurrences
Items
Relics
Disciple's Celestial Silk Sandals- Duran's Mechabeast Bridle
- Duran's Tent of Golden Sky
- The Xianzhou Luofu's Ambrosial Arbor Vines
- The Xianzhou Luofu's Celestial Ark
Curios
Equations
HoYoLAB Articles
Gallery[]
Videos[]
Trivia[]
Etymology[]
- 药师/藥師
Yàoshī means "medicine master." THEIR name is referencing 药师佛/藥師佛 Yàoshīfó, the Chinese name for Bhaisajyaguru, the "Medicine Buddha."
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Yaoshi |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 药师 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 藥師 |
| Japanese | 薬師 |
| Korean | 약사 |
| Spanish | Yaoshi |
| French | Yaoshi |
| Russian | Яоши |
| Thai | Yaoshi |
| Vietnamese | Yaoshi |
| German | Yaoshi |
| Indonesian | Yaoshi |
| Portuguese | Yaoshi |
Change History[]
- Numerous mentions of Yaoshi in the game had the pronouns updated to an all uppercase THEY/THEM.
- Yaoshi was introduced.
References[]
- ↑ Readable: A Martial Arts Novel That Stopped Updating 300 Years Ago
- ↑ Readable: Glimpses into the Beyond, "Inquiry Into The Gods: The Authors of Calamity"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Readable: Foxian Drum Chanting Lament of the Six Follies
- ↑ Simulated Universe, Aeons: Yaoshi, Dev Log1
- ↑ Simulated Universe, Swarm Disaster, Chapters: Abundance II
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail (August 27, 2023). Myriad Celestia Trailer — "History of the Xianzhou- Exodus of the Five Dragons". YouTube. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ↑ Adventure Mission: Ten-Lords' Decree and Calamity's Remnant
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Trailblaze Mission, Windswept Wanderlust: Wood Sprouts Anew, Fate Tilts Askew
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Readable: An Overview of the Faith Crises in the Xianzhou Alliance, Part II
- ↑ Readable: Official Announcement on the Origins of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Readable: List of Archenemies, Abomination Scroll: The Borisin
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Relic, Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves: Duran's Tent of Golden Sky
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Readable: Borisin Folk Song Collection
- ↑ Readable: Travelogue on Xianzhou
- ↑ Readable: Amnesic Meditation Therapy: A Guide to A Long, Healthy Life!
- ↑ Readable: An Overview of the Faith Crises in the Xianzhou Alliance, Part I
- ↑ Readable: Heliobus Purging Manual
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, Windswept Wanderlust: Tranquil Amidst Turmoil
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Readable: Ten-Lords Commission Criminal Directory
- ↑ Companion Mission, Vita Infinita: Clouds Leave No Trace
- ↑ Trailblaze Continuance, Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue (I): Inquisition to Rectitude
- ↑ Trailblaze Continuance, Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue (II): The Red Warcry
- ↑ Readable: Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Collection of Exhibits, Pharmacological Studies on the Draught of Draconic Surge
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, Topclouded Towerthrust: Desolate Depths of Despair
Cloud Knights Captain: There are records of such a phenomenon in the Cloud Knights Marital Doctrine. Those who come into contact with the Plagues Author become mara-struck instantly... - ↑ Readable: Glimpses into the Beyond, "Inquiry Into The Gods: The Authors of Calamity"
- ↑ Data Bank, Characters, Ruan Mei: Character Story: Part I