A shattered memory. A name whispered in fear. An identity lost in the darkness. Kael wakes in chains, his past a fragmented mystery and his future shadowed by unknown enemies. Bound by magic-suppressing runes and hunted through a forest teeming with danger, he must rely on instincts and skills he can't fully remember to survive. A cryptic sword, flashes of a burning castle, and whispers of a forgotten royal lineage are the only clues to who-or what-he truly is. As Kael struggles to uncover his past, he encounters unlikely allies and enemies who seem to know more about his fate than he does. With the weight of an unknown destiny pressing down on him, he must navigate a world of treachery, magic, and shadows to reclaim the life stolen from him. But as memories of blood, betrayal, and power begin to resurface, Kael faces a harrowing question: will discovering the truth make him a savior... or a harbinger of destruction? Step into a world where magic is as treacherous as it is powerful, and uncover the secrets buried in the darkness.

In the aftermath of a fierce battle, the Traveler finds himself overwhelmed by a flood of memories not his own. Memories of a life filled with betrayal, anguish, and a relentless search for purpose. These are the hidden truths of Scaramouche, the enigmatic Harbinger of the Fatui, whose past is a labyrinth of shadows and secrets waiting to be unveiled. Bound together by an unintentional and intimate understanding, Aether and Scaramouche are thrust into a journey of self-discovery, forced to confront the complexities of their own identities and the inexplicable connection that now ties them together. As they navigate a world that is both familiar and foreign, they must decide whether to remain enemies or to find solace in the fragments of silence that speak louder than words. Caught in a dance of vulnerability and strength, empathy and defiance, their paths twist and turn through the heart of Sumeru. Here, amidst the secrets of the Akademiya and the whispers of a world on the brink of change, a story of two souls unfolds- a tale of pain, acceptance, and the unexpected pull of fate. Fragments of Silence is a tale of accidental connection, a slow-burning exploration of what it means to truly see someone beneath the masks they wear. In the quiet spaces between conflict and compassion, will they find a way to bridge the divide, or will the silence between them grow ever wider? This story does contain OCs that are not canon to the world of Genshin Impact and will include a fair amount of fantasy elements. Cover art by Annako