Rhinedottir and Naberius (Gold and Ruler of Life)

Rhinedottir, also known by her title "Gold" and by her Hexenzirkel codename “R,” is a researcher and one of the Five Sinners of Khaenri'ah. She is a practitioner of the Art of Khemia and is best known for her masterpieces, Durin and Albedo. She had become one with Naberius, one of the Four Shades, after devouring her.

She is linked to the cataclysm 500 years ago, which led to the fall of Khaenri'ah's Eclipse Dynasty and spawned monsters in the world of Teyvat.[5][6]

She is also a member of the Hexenzirkel and described by the organization as "A flower that is not of this world."[7]

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Unborn life, unfulfilled wishes,
Tragic dreams at the edge of the universal darkness that could never come true,
Indwell my body, and descend unto this world.

—Rhinedottir, in Durin's memories as narrated in Festering Desire

Rhinedottir is a proficient alchemist with mastery over the Art of Khemia, which was developed and practiced in Khaenri'ah. At some point in time, she developed ''a penchant for madness.''[8] She is longtime friends with the adventurer Alice, though how they came to know each other or how long ago they met, given the longevity of Alice and Klee's race, is currently unknown.

After discovering the Heart of Naberius with Albedo and consuming Naberius, she disappeared without a trace. However, she left Albedo with a note, a recommendation letter, and a piece of classical text. She tasked Albedo with finding the "truth and meaning of this world" as his final assignment.[9]

Rhinedottir is known to Skirk, though she had only heard the name from her master Surtalogi. Skirk also remarked that like her master, Rhinedottir too is "pursuing some form of perfection". The exact relationship between Rhinedottir and her fellow Sinners is not known.

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Rhinedottir was an alchemist and researcher who attained the pinnacle of both knowledge and alchemical prowess, thus coming to be known as "Gold". She was particularly proficient in the Art of Khemia and created all sorts of living beings, which she classified under several categories, including the "Alfisol" (Riftwolves), "Humus" (Durin), and "Cretaceus" (Albedo).

At some point, Rhinedottir created the dragon Durin, which she conside