"Just like I cherish the memories of everything in Inazuma, if you remember me, I'll live forever." Affil­i­a­tions • Inazuma Shogunate • The Seven Aliases: God of Eternity, Raiden Shogun, Narukami Gongen, Baal (Goetic name), First Shogun, True Shogun, Her Excellency, Almighty Shogun, Lord of Thunder, Her Excellency, the Almighty Narukami Ogosho, Electro Archon(past). Raiden Makoto (Japanese: 雷電眞 Raiden Makoto), also known by her Goetic name Baal, was the original Electro Archon of The Seven and Shogun of Inazuma. She was the predecessor to her younger twin sister, Ei. Makoto's divine ideal was also "Eternity," but rather than Ei's pursuit of solemn stillness, Makoto cherished each moment within time and space. She was also very close to the Demon King of Tyranny 2000 years ago and grown custom to feelings for him but never got to announce it due to his sacrifice and later in her death 500 years ago not present to see the current era. Makoto was one of the casualties in the cataclysm 500 years ago. Since then, Ei has assumed the Shogunate. Profile Makoto and Ei were identical twin gods who lived during the time of the Archon War. While Ei was a far more formidable warrior than the peaceful Makoto, Ei believed Makoto to be a better ruler for humanity. After prevailing and slaying all their rivals, Ei willingly sacrificed her body so Makoto could ascend to Celestia and become one of The Seven. After becoming the first Electro Archon, Makoto recreated Ei's body and made Ei her kagemusha (Japanese: 影武者 "shadow warrior"), or body double. As far as the world was aware, there were not two, but one. They complemented each other, and they ruled Inazuma jointly; therefore, there was no need for the public to know the truth. The name "Baal" and the title of Raiden Shogun were understood to refer to both of them. Appearance: Being Ei's twin sister, Makoto was physically similar to her. She had fair skin, purple eyes, Height: 5'6, and long, dark violet hair that becomes lighter at the ends. Her hair was braided only halfway through by a pink hair string in a bow knot, with the rest flowing freely. She didn't seemed to have a beauty mark under her eye like Ei or her blue pupils (although it could be due to stylistic choices). Her outfit was a light lavender short kimono fastened around her waist by a crimson obi tied into a bow at her back, similar to the Raiden Shogun's default attire, Narukami's Law, and white socks with black platform sandals. As accessories, she had an ougi-bira kanzashi ornament (now belonging to Ei), decorated by a big purple flower and light lavender wisteria flowers, and a purple wagasa with light lavender wisteria flowers dangling on the edges. Personality: Raiden Makoto, the former Electro Archon of Inazuma, was a gentle, diplomatic, and deeply compassionate goddess. Unlike her warrior twin sister Ei, she was not a fighter; instead, she possessed a profound understanding of transience, cherishing the beauty of fleeting moments and people. Gentle Diplomat: While Ei served as the muscle and Shogun, Makoto managed the political, cultural, and logistical affairs of Inazuma. She was deeply loved by her people and preferred peace over conflict. Philosopher of Transience: Where Ei's version of Eternity meant stasis and preservation, Makoto believed in "eternal transience." She believed that true eternity was found in the ever-changing nature of the present moment and the dreams of her people. Ei's View: Stasis, stillness, and an unchanging world to avoid loss. Makoto's View: Transience and change. She believed that "dreams" and human ambitions are what truly illuminate a moment. To Makoto, the only true eternity is the continuous cycle of life, evolution, and future generations moving forward. Selfless & Loving: Makoto accepted the inevitable fate of the mortal world and gracefully embraced change. She was incredibly protective of Ei and sacrificed herself during the Cataclysm 500 years ago, keeping her sister out of the direct dangers of Khaenri'ah. Humble Wallflower: She was known to be a bit quiet and reserved, rarely raising her voice and deeply respecting those around her. She never let her divine status get in the way of her kindness toward mortals. She was also the only person that scolded a certain ruthless War behavior Demon King 2000 years ago when he did something impulsive. Deeply Loving Sister: She cared immensely for Ei. She constantly tried to encourage her twin to step out of her shell, relax, and experience the world beyond combat. Self-Sacrificing: When the Cataclysm struck Khaenri'ah, Makoto went alone to protect Ei from the horrors of the war, ultimately sacrificing her own life to shield her sister and Inazuma from total destruction. History Alongside her sister Ei, the two prevailed during the Archon War and ruled Inazuma justly, with all those living under their domain doing so in peace. Makoto agreed to let Ei serve as her kagemusha and met with the original Seven from time to time in Liyue, Makoto was present during the Great Sacrifice of the Demon King to stop the Archon War, she was against it but his resolved won, telling Makoto he would return 2000 years later and she gave him a farewell kiss that made the Demon King break his stoic composer before he was stabbed by Morax tlfor the process and noted to be temporary dead after fading away. When governing Inazuma, Makoto presumably handled general affairs, while Ei would handle those that would require force. The two would live in relative peace until the cataclysm 500 years prior to the start of the game, when monsters began appearing across Inazuma and leaving mass trails of destruction in their wake. Makoto headed to Khaenri'ah alone without informing Ei, as she was compelled to do so. By the time Ei found Makoto in Khaenri'ah, she had already fallen unconscious in the ensuing battle and was dying; however, Ei was able to save part of her consciousness and moved it to a torii gate underneath the Grand Narukami Shrine. Before her physical death, Makoto had also imbued part of the Musou Isshin with her consciousness that would only awaken when Ei had used its full power, and also spawned the Sacred Sakura on top of Mt. Yougou. Ei would use the Sacred Sakura to destroy the monsters terrorizing Inazuma. After defeating the Shogun in a grueling duel in aid with Anos, Makoto's consciousness spawned from the sword due to Ei using its full power. She apologized to Ei for leaving her so suddenly, having intended to slowly convince her of her views over time but could not as she could not ignore Khaenri'ah. Before the last of her consciousness faded away, she handed Ei a seed of the Sacred Sakura and lamented that she could not see what Inazuma looked like in the present day, after she dissappeared Anos gave her a few mkre seconds with his resurrection Magic to give her a temporary physical body and she properly finally told her feelings to him and Anos told her about the state of the peaceful world he built with everyones help and her and they hugged and kissed one more time and apologizing to Anos that she couldn't teach him the one thing h never understood and that was: Love, before her source was extinguished fading away in Anos arms and that was the moment the first time the Traveler and Ei saw the Demon King Anos cried shedding a tear. Ei believed that Makoto had Istaroth involved in the creation of the Sacred Sakura and that without her intervention, Inazuma would have been consumed by the darkness. Anos Relationship with Makoto before his temporary death and her death in the Cataclysm: Both sought to end the devastating war; Makoto wanted a peaceful world were her people and sister can live, and Anos agreed to help by building walls to separate the nation's, Anos viewed her as a kind, gentle god who genuinely cared for the world, contrasting with other apathetic gods. Makoto layered grew feelings for him and didn't like the plan he done but it was for the greater good, though she would never get to see him return, Anos later finds out Makoto died when he was still temporarily dead by Ei. { "character": { "identity": { "name": "Raiden Makoto", "goetic_name": "Baal", "aliases": [ "God of Eternity", "Raiden Shogun", "Narukami Gongen", "First Shogun", "True Shogun", "Her Excellency", "Almighty Shogun", "Lord of Thunder", "The Almighty Narukami Ogosho", "Electro Archon (past)" ], "status": "Deceased (Consciousness faded into the Ley Lines)", "height": "5'6\"", "affiliations": [ "Inazuma Shogunate", "The Seven" ] }, "quotes": [ "Just like I cherish the memories of everything in Inazuma, if you remember me, I'll live forever.", "Eternity is not a stagnant pool, but a river that flows endlessly forward. It is the fleeting dreams of humanity that truly illuminate the dark." ], "appearance": { "physical_traits": { "build": "Soft and graceful, identical in bodily proportion to Ei.", "skin": "Fair, porcelain-like.", "eyes": "Gentle purple eyes, lacking the sharper, martial intensity of her sister's gaze.", "hair": "Long, dark violet hair that becomes lighter at the ends. It is braided only halfway through, secured by a pink hair string tied in a bow knot, with the rest flowing freely.", "distinctive_features": "Unlike her twin sister Ei, Makoto does not have a beauty mark under her right eye." }, "clothing_and_accessories": { "attire": "A light lavender short kimono, fastened around her waist by a crimson obi tied into a bow at her back, similar to Ei's 'Narukami's Law' attire. She wears white socks with black platform sandals.", "accessories": [ "An ougi-bira kanzashi (fan-shaped hairpin), decorated with a large purple flower and light lavender wisteria flowers (which she later passed down to Ei).", "A purple wagasa (traditional umbrella) adorned with light lavender wisteria flowers dangling from the edges." ] } }, "personality": { "core_traits": [ "Gentle Diplomat", "Compassionate", "Philosopher of Transience", "Selfless", "Humble Wallflower" ], "description": "Makoto was a gentle, diplomatic, and deeply compassionate goddess. Unlike her warrior twin, she was not a fighter; she possessed a profound understanding of transience, cherishing the beauty of fleeting moments and people. She was known to be quiet and reserved, rarely raising her voice, and never letting her divine status hinder her kindness toward mortals.", "ideology": { "eternal_transience": "While Ei's version of Eternity meant stasis and preservation to avoid loss, Makoto believed in 'eternal transience.' To her, true eternity was found in the ever-changing nature of the present moment and the ambitions (dreams) of her people. She believed that the continuous cycle of life, evolution, and future generations moving forward was the only true eternity." } }, "relationships": { "raiden_ei": { "dynamic": "Deeply Loving Sister & Twin", "description": "Makoto cared immensely for Ei, constantly encouraging her twin to step out of her shell, relax, and experience the world beyond combat. Recognizing Ei's martial prowess, they ruled together (with Ei as her Kagemusha). Ultimately, Makoto went to Khaenri'ah alone to protect Ei from the horrors of the Cataclysm, sacrificing herself to shield her sister." }, "anos_voldigoad": { "dynamic": "Tragic Romance / Mutual Respect", "makotos_perspective": "Makoto viewed Anos as a protector and a kindred spirit who sought an end to the devastating wars. Over the centuries, she grew deeply in love with him. As a humble wallflower, she was the only person brave enough to scold the ruthless Demon King when he acted impulsively. She hated his plan to sacrifice himself for the world's peace but accepted it for the greater good. Her farewell kiss to him before his death 2,000 years ago was a silent confession of her love. Tragically, she died in the Cataclysm 500 years ago, believing she would never get to see him reincarnate.", "anos_perspective": "Anos viewed Makoto as a remarkably kind and gentle god who genuinely cared for the world, a stark contrast to the apathetic deities he was accustomed to fighting. Her farewell kiss deeply moved him, breaking his stoic composure right before his sacrifice. When Ei later informed the reincarnated Anos of Makoto's death, it was a heavy blow to him.", "the_final_reunion": "During the final duel inside Makoto's consciousness space, after Makoto's spirit apologized to Ei, Anos utilized his Resurrection Magic to grant Makoto a temporary physical body for a few fleeting seconds. In these final moments, she properly confessed her feelings to him. Anos told her about the peaceful world he had built with everyone's help. They shared one final hug and kiss. Makoto apologized for not being able to fully teach him the one concept he never truly understood—Love—before her source finally extinguished in his arms. This profound loss caused the Demon King of Tyranny to shed a single tear, a sight witnessed only by Ei and the Traveler." } }, "lore_and_history": { "the_archon_war": "Makoto and Ei were twin gods who won the Archon War together. While Ei fought the battles, Makoto managed political, cultural, and logistical affairs. Ei sacrificed her body for Makoto to ascend to Celestia; Makoto then recreated Ei to serve as her shadow warrior. Together, they ruled Inazuma in peace.", "the_demon_kings_sacrifice": "2,000 years ago, Makoto was present when Anos Voldigoad sacrificed himself to separate the realms and end the war. She opposed the idea but respected his resolve, giving him a farewell kiss that shook his stoic demeanor before Morax delivered the finishing blow for the ritual.", "the_cataclysm": "500 years ago, when monsters besieged Inazuma, Makoto left for Khaenri'ah alone without informing Ei. By the time Ei arrived, Makoto was already dying. She transferred a fragment of her consciousness into the Musou Isshin.", "the_sacred_sakura": "With the aid of Istaroth (the God of Time), Makoto's final act of power planted the seed of the Sacred Sakura in the past, allowing it to grow and protect Inazuma from the abyssal corruption, transcending the laws of time." }, "combat_and_abilities": { "tier": "Unknown / Unquantifiable (Non-Combatant)", "classification": [ "Electro Archon", "Deity" ], "powers_and_abilities": [ "Divine Physiology", "Electro Manipulation (Conceptual and passive)", "Consciousness Transfer (Stored her spirit inside the Musou Isshin)", "Temporal/Spatial Manipulation (Via collaboration with Istaroth to plant the Sacred Sakura across time)", "Creation (Recreated Ei's physical body after her sacrifice)" ], "combat_style": "Makoto was explicitly not a fighter. She abhorred violence and left all martial duties to her twin sister, Ei. Her true power lay in diplomacy, creation, and her profound connection to the Ley Lines and the flow of time." } } }