Delving into the Depths of Tartaglia’s (Childe’s) Entangled Web of Family, Friends, and… Whales?
Let’s discuss Tartaglia, or Childe. This ginger-haired guy is not just about his Hydro powers. He creates mayhem in Teyvat. Beneath this chaos, he has a web of relationships. Some are heartwarming. Others are perplexing. A few are downright strange.
The Family Front: Siblings and a Father of Mystery
Family comes first, even for a Fatui Harbinger. Childe comes from a large family in snowy Snezhnaya. Here’s the breakdown of his family:
Teucer: The Adorable Little Brother
Teucer is the youngest sibling. He embodies pure innocence and is devoted to Ajax (Childe). If you have experienced Childe’s story quest, you see his efforts to keep Teucer’s views bright. It’s quite touching.
Tonia and Anthon: The Unsung Siblings
Next are Tonia and Anthon, lesser-known siblings of Childe. They don’t get much spotlight compared to Teucer. Perhaps they provide stability at home while Childe stirs things up abroad.
Father: The Enigmatic Traveler
Childe’s father is mysterious. He is a traveler who left his past behind. He cut ties with his home. Childe’s letters to him are not just messages. They connect him to his roots. Stopping those letters would mean losing that link. It symbolizes a deeper loss.
Friendship… or Something Like It
Let’s explore Childe’s friendships. The term “friend” may not fit all situations.
Zhongli: Friend or Financier? Yes.
Now we have Zhongli. He is the ex-Geo Archon with notable wealth. Childe was sent to Liyue to prompt Rex Lapis’s appearance. Zhongli is Rex Lapis and used Childe as a pawn. This created an awkward start.
Despite initial deception, they maintain a friendship? They often dine and drink together. Shared trauma may bond them, or Zhongli may like the company for financial relief. Is Zhongli a friend? A sponsor? Probably both.
Love Interests and “Ships”: The Fandom’s Domain
Now we dive into the world of “ships.” The Genshin Impact fandom loves shipping characters. Childe attracts a lot of romantic speculation.
Lumine (Chilumi): The Hetero Darling
Chilumi is their ship name. This involves Childe and Lumine, the female Traveler. They share a dynamic history. Their interactions are charged. It’s unclear if that sparks romance or just personality clashes.
Other Significant Ties: Loyalty and a Whale of a Teacher
Beyond friends and family, Childe has other key relationships that define him.
Loyalty to the Tsaritsa: Not the Fatui, but Her.
Childe’s true loyalty lies with the Tsaritsa. It is not just to the Fatui organization. His loyalty resembles knightly devotion. He respects her and believes in her vision. He will defend her without question.
Skirk: The Abyss and Whale Whisperer Teacher
Then there’s Skirk, his combat mentor. She has a mysterious backstory that intertwines with the Abyss. As a teenager, Childe fell into the Abyss and awakened as a whale. Skirk took him in and trained him after this transformation.
Her appearance hints at whale connections too. Childe’s past trains him under an Abyssal whale whisperer. This gives context to his chaotic nature.
To summarize, Tartaglia (Childe) transcends the label of a battle-hungry chaotic force. He has family ties, friendships, possible romances, and a unique mentor who connects with Abyss whales. A Fatui Harbinger’s life can be quite fascinating.
