Indarias

Yakshas are Adepti, illuminated beasts of Liyue, who have protected the land since ancient times, along with Rex Lapis and other Adepti. During the Archon War, they fought alongside Morax and were present when Guizhong returned to the elements. It was Yakshas who held back the barrier placed over her to prevent the spread of dark energy. Among all Yakshas, there were five strongest: Bosacius, Alatus, Menogias, Indarias and Bonanus. They became known throughout the world simply as "The Yakshas."

After the Archon War, the lands of Liyue were plagued by pestilence and famine. The rotting remains of the defeated gods spread across the world, reborn into demons. The monsters' rage manifested in the form of diseases, monster infestations, and other strange occurrences. Then, Rex Lapis summoned the Yakshas to vanquish the demons. They swore an oath: "Restore order through slaughter, purge evil through battle. To this, we dedicate our lives." Being the most fierce and warlike of all the Adepti, they were ready to do anything to protect the lands.

For many years, Yakshas faithfully protected Rex Lapis and pacified all manner of catastrophes in the world. But there came a day when they, despite their might, found that their deeds had taken their toll and that the remnants of divine bitterness had begun to poison them. Having fallen under the influence of the hatred of the defeated gods, they became bound by karmic debt. Karmic debt is a kind of poison for Yakshas, their punishment for countless murders; it causes them severe pain, infects their consciousness, and causes anger, pain, and horror. Some descended into a blind rage of a kind that cannot be put into words or were driven by fear to equally indescribable madness. Some turned on and destroyed each other. Some were lost to delusions of the mind.

Indarias, also known as General Musatas, was one of The Yakshas. During the Adepti War, she succumbed to the influence of the karmic debt and returned to elements.

Every year Lantern Rite is celebrated to honor the defenders of Liyue Harbor, Adepti and Yakshas. On the festival night, people launch Xiao Lanterns into the sky. These lanterns mean: let the flame of virtue spread throughout the world and never go out. The people of Liyue thank the fallen heroes for protecting their home and light lanterns to keep their wandering souls from going astray.

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