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Come suffer with me for a few minutes - sharing my Zayne-induced trauma because misery loves company. ❤️‍🩹

I love his Foreseer myth so much! I definitely wasn't prepared for the emotional damage it would inflict on me. 😭 The story, the angst, the devotion... it hurts so good.

Still one of my absolute favorite myths in the game, and probably one I'll never emotionally recover from.

Music: Forgotten Divinity

He looks dangerously feral in his wolf cut hairstyle. Question is, who is preparing to devour the other? MC or Caleb?

First pic inspired by @wisteriaglow21's post on X.

This man has absolutely no business looking this good. He is one of the contributing reasons why I'm using up so much storage space.

As a glint addict, I mourn the loss of landscape mode every day....

I edited a Zayne only version, combining clips from both the official PV and the kindled scenes.

Ugh, he looks so good and seductive in this card.

Song: Crave by SLOWBURN

In the kindled, Zayne had visible scrapes/injuries. It got me thinking... how would MC react when Zayne comes back to camp looking like this? 🥺

Since I love their combat outfits so much, I couldn't resist making this! Just a little something for fun, inspired by the birthday theme. 🎂❤️

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MC rushed toward him the moment she saw his disheveled state, worry in her voice.

MC: “Zayne... you're hurt.”

Zayne: “It’s alright. Just minor scrapes… nothing you need to fear.”

Then he leaned in, his voice dropping to a gentle murmur meant only for her.

Zayne: “The moment I saw you… everything stopped hurting.”

No spoilers, but I would love to share some thoughts with the rest of Jasmines:

I know some of you are feeling down because of the theme of this card but I genuinely love it so much. I’ve smiled, laughed, got hit in the gut with feels, and yes, even shed tears.

The setting may not be what everyone hoped for a birthday card, but it actually fits Zayne and MC beautifully: they’re people who devote their lives to helping others, so this environment is true to their calling - it’s deeply aligned with who they are and what they stand for.

So don’t let the setting dishearten you, girls. Have faith in Zayne’s writers - they’ve always been intentional and thoughtful.

The dialogue in this card is, in my opinion, incredibly profound. I love it so, so much. Just like real life, things don’t always go perfectly because unexpected situations happen but what matters is how we respond, grow, and make or find meaning out of the situation.

And remember: Zayne’s love language has always been acts of service. Even in a less‑than‑ideal situation, it fits him perfectly because MC is giving that same devotion back to him.

This is yet another great card of Zayne's.

Rejoice, Jasmines.

For those who will be pulling soon, good luck! I've seen quite a lot of players saying Zayne came home within 10-20 pulls (I got him with the first 10 free pulls, so thank you Zaynie!)

No spoilers, but I would love to share some thoughts with the rest of Jasmines:

I know some of you are feeling down because of the theme of this card but I genuinely love it so much. I’ve smiled, laughed, got hit in the gut with feels, and yes, even shed tears.

The setting may not be what everyone hoped for a birthday card, but it actually fits Zayne and MC beautifully: they’re people who devote their lives to helping others, so this environment is true to their calling - it’s deeply aligned with who they are and what they stand for.

So don’t let the setting dishearten you, girls. Have faith in Zayne’s writers - they’ve always been intentional and thoughtful.

The dialogue in this card is, in my opinion, incredibly profound. I love it so, so much. Just like real life, things don’t always go perfectly because unexpected situations happen but what matters is how we respond, grow, and make or find meaning out of the situation.

And remember: Zayne’s love language has always been acts of service. Even in a less‑than‑ideal situation, it fits him perfectly because MC is giving that same devotion back to him.

This is yet another great card of Zayne's. Rejoice, Jasmines.

--------- SPOILERS ALERT BELOW ---------

>!Their mutual trust shines: one protects, one heals.!<

>!Seeing Zayne, who is usually so composed, panic while treating MC is heartbreaking and tender at the same time. He trusts her skills, but he’s terrified for her safety. You can tell he’d sacrifice himself for her without a second thought. That moment alone shows how deeply he loves her.!<

>!And I adore how much he’s grown emotionally. From avoiding PDA in Business Trip to openly expressing love in front of others - he’s letting himself be vulnerable, and he’s doing it publicly.!<

>!It may not be a fluffy birthday theme, but the depth of their growth makes it incredibly meaningful.!<

I held out from purchasing anything from inFold since June but I admit I'm weak and I folded for the elf ears.

My elf king Zayne 🥹

Work was honestly pretty stressful today, and I came home with a throbbing headache. So I decided to open LADS for a bit and set my mood to "Stressed" in the Home system.

I wasn't expecting much... but Zayne completely caught me off guard.

Almost immediately, he started leaving multiple little sticky notes around the kitchen with sweet, encouraging messages. One after another, they just kept appearing. 🥹

Then he cooked for me...

And what surprised me the most was the flowers. Ever since the Home system was introduced, he's only arranged flowers once for me. Today, he arranged flowers three separate times in the past half hour. ❤️

I know it's probably just RNG at play, but the timing honestly couldn't have been more perfect. Between the encouraging notes, the meal, and all the flowers, it genuinely felt like he was doing everything he could to cheer me up.

It sounds silly to say, but it actually distracted me from my throbbing headache for a while. I caught myself smiling instead of thinking about how miserable I felt.

That's one of the things I love most about Zayne. He doesn't usually show his love through grand declarations- it's always these quiet, thoughtful acts of care. Somehow, the Home system captured that side of him perfectly.

I know he's just pixels... but he gave me exactly the comfort I needed today. 🥹❤️

Hug your snowman today, Jasmines!

Me: "Zayne is elegant, stoic, and composed."

Also Zayne after one bite of spicy food: does a tiny happy dance while little 🌶️ icons float around his head.

I love this man. 😭

One thing I've always loved about Zayne is how interconnected his stories are. His writers have a habit of planting seemingly small details early on, only to revisit them much later in ways that make everything feel even more meaningful.

That's why I can't stop thinking about his combat medic anecdote.

It feels like one of those stories that's waiting to come full circle. Given how Zayne's birthday cards reflect on his past, his growth, and the people who shaped him, I wouldn't be surprised if this year's story builds on that anecdote in some way.

Maybe I'm just setting myself up for emotional damage. 😂

Either way, I have a lot of faith in Zayne's writing team. They've consistently delivered some of my favorite stories in the game, and I can't wait to see what they've prepared for him this year.

What are you all hoping to see in his birthday story?

God of Annihilation's rerun is almost here. How are we feeling, everyone?

I don't think I'll ever get over how ridiculously gorgeous GoA Zayne is; Infold absolutely cooked with this myth design.

Like... this is supposed to be the God of Annihilation, and Infold decided to go ahead and say, "Let's make him look ethereal enough to destroy worlds and hearts at the same time."

The first thing that always gets me is his blindfold.

I don't know whose idea it was to put a blindfold on him, but they deserve a raise! It somehow makes him look even more mysterious, as if he's seeing something far beyond what ordinary people can perceive.

And don't even get me started on his outfit and hair - everything about the design screams divine authority, and his flowing hair instantly makes him feel divine and completely untouchable.

He's called the God of Annihilation, yet his most defining trait isn't destruction. It's devotion.

For the those who are pulling for GoA - I wish everyone the best and may he come home early!

Ugh, he looks so good. I took way too many pics because of this headwear lol

Dang she looks SO badass in this outfit! Can't wait to see Zayne's corresponding birthday outfit!

So I was on XHS and saw the title of Zayne's 4-star, which is 念念有声 (niàn niàn yǒu shēng). I find it interesting because of the different feeling the CN and EN title conveys.

念念有声 is a well known CN phrase and, literally, it means something along the lines of "thoughts becoming audible" or "longing finding its voice."

The phrase carries a sense of ongoing yearning and affection:

• 念念 implies repeatedly thinking about someone, keeping them constantly in one's heart, or harboring persistent longing. It shares the same emotional undertone as phrases like 念念不忘 ("unable to forget someone").
• 有声 means "having a voice" or "becoming audible."

Put these together - it suggests that emotions that have been quietly nurtured for a long time are finally being expressed out loud.

This feels very fitting for Zayne, whose love is often portrayed as quiet, steady, and deeply felt rather than openly expressed (at least, during the earlier stages of our relationship with him)

The English title Your Voice, imo, is much simpler and more direct. Rather than focusing on Zayne's internal emotions, it places emphasis on MC herself - it seems to highlight the significance of MC's voice (her presence, words, and existence) in his life.

The longing is more immediate and intimate, centering on the comfort and importance of hearing the person he loves - that among all the sounds in the world, the one he treasures most is MC's voice.

I don't think either title is better than the other because they just highlight different aspects of the same love:

• 念念有声 focuses more on Zayne's inner thoughts: "I've held these thoughts and feelings for so long that they can no longer remain silent." It's as if the accumulated affections and enduring feelings he's carried for so long finally finding expression.
• Your Voice, on the other hand, emphasizes MC's significance to him and the comfort he finds in her: "Your voice matters deeply to me." - it's very much focused on MC's presence.

For Zayne, who has always loved through quiet devotion rather than grand declarations, I think the Chinese title captures his restrained but profound longing beautifully while the English title reminds us of who inspires those feelings in the first place.

Together, they almost tell a complete story: because of MC's voice, the feelings he has kept in his heart all this time are finally spoken aloud.

Edit: so sorry forgot to credit eepycato from X for her QR code. I used her QR as reference and adjusted the lightning to show more of Zayne's eyes.

So I was on XHS and saw the title of Zayne's 4-star, which is 念念有声 (niàn niàn yǒu shēng). I find it interesting because of the different feeling the CN and EN title conveys.

念念有声 is a well known CN phrase and, literally, it means something along the lines of "thoughts becoming audible" or "longing finding its voice.

The phrase carries a sense of ongoing yearning and affection:

• 念念 implies repeatedly thinking about someone, keeping them constantly in one's heart. It shares the same emotional undertone as phrases like 念念不忘 ("unable to forget someone").
• 有声 means "having a voice" or "becoming audible."

Put these together - it suggests that emotions that have been quietly nurtured for a long time are finally being voiced out loud.

This feels very fitting for Zayne, whose love is often portrayed as quiet, steady, and deeply felt rather than openly expressed (like during the earlier stages of our relationship with him)

The English title Your Voice, imo, is much simpler and more direct. Rather than focusing on Zayne's internal emotions, it emphasizes on MC herself - highlighting the significance of MC's voice (her presence, words, and existence) in his life.

The longing seemed more immediate and intimate, centering on the comfort and importance of hearing the person he loves - that among all the sounds in the world, the one he treasures most is MC's voice.

I don't think either title is better than the other because they just highlight different aspects of the same love:

• 念念有声 focuses more on Zayne's inner thoughts: "I've held these thoughts and feelings for so long that they can no longer remain silent." It's as if the accumulated affections and enduring feelings he's carried for so long finally finding expression.
• Your Voice, on the other hand, focuses more on MC's significance to Zayne and the comfort he finds in her: "Your voice matters deeply to me." - it's very much focused on MC's presence.

For Zayne, who has always loved through quiet devotion rather than grand declarations, I think the Chinese title captures his restrained but profound longing beautifully while the English title reminds us of who inspires those feelings in the first place.

Together, they almost tell a complete story: because of MC's voice, the feelings he has kept in his heart all this time are finally spoken aloud.