Furina's age in Genshin Impact is a bit tricky, but here's the straightforward answer:

Furina, as the human form playing the role of the Hydro Archon, is about 500 years old. Before the events of the main story, she was cursed with immortality, keeping her looking like a young woman. Now that the curse is lifted, she will age like a normal human. It's also officially listed in some character profiles that she appears to be 18 years old.

The True Story Behind Furina's Age

In the world of Teyvat, things aren't always what they seem, especially when it comes to gods and ancient beings. Furina's age is a prime example of this. For a long time, she was known as the Hydro Archon, the ruler of Fontaine. However, her story is much more complex.

The actual Hydro Archon before Furina was Egeria. After Egeria died about 500 years ago during a big event called the Cataclysm, a new Hydro Archon, Focalors, came to be. Focalors, who was originally an Oceanid (a water spirit) turned human, separated her divine powers and memories from her human side.

This human part became Furina. Focalors placed a curse on Furina, making her unable to age or die, forcing her to play the part of the Hydro Archon for 500 years. This was all part of a big plan to save the people of Fontaine from a terrible prophecy. So, while she looked like a young woman, she carried the weight of 500 years of acting and responsibility.

I remember when I first finished the Fontaine Archon Quests, I was so mind-blown by the twist with Furina's identity. I had always seen her as this dramatic, sometimes silly, but powerful Archon. Learning that she was just a human, burdened by a centuries-long performance, made me look at her character in a whole new light. It really made me appreciate the depth of storytelling in Genshin Impact.

What Happens Now?

After the events of the "Masquerade of the Guilty" Archon Quests, Focalors completed her plan, sacrificing herself. This freed Furina from her curse. She is now an ordinary human, able to live a normal lifespan and experience life without the heavy burden of being an Archon. This means her age will now progress like any other person in Fontaine.

It's similar to how we think about characters like Zhongli in Genshin Impact, who has lived for thousands of years but often appears as a young man. The age of Archons and powerful beings isn't always straightforward.

I once spent ages trying to figure out the exact timeline for some of the older characters, getting confused between how long they've "existed" and how old they "appear." It really highlights how Genshin Impact likes to play with these deep, ancient histories hidden behind youthful looks. It’s part of what makes diving into the lore so much fun, even if it makes my head spin sometimes!

So, while Furina looks young, her experience stretches back half a millennium. Now, she finally gets to live a life free from that immense pressure.

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