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Venti/Xiao
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Pairing: | Venti/Xiao |
Alternative name(s): | Xiaoven |
Gender category: | M/M |
Fandom: | Genshin Impact |
Canonical?: | No |
Prevalence: | Common |
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Venti/Xiao also known by the portmanteau Xiaoven, is a popular Genshin Impact ship between the characters Venti and Xiao.
History
Venti appears briefly in a story teaser covering Xiao's backstory and is later confirmed to be the person behind the flute that brought him a moment's peace after a hard battle.[1] Xiao's character is known to be in constant pain and many fans latched on to this moment of comfort.
Fandom
Common Tropes in Fanworks
- Hurt/Comfort - Xiao's chronic pain and both of their pasts are often sources of hurt/comfort.
- College AU - along with Modern AUs in general are popular.
- Venti gave Xiao his Vision - the broader fandom idea that Archons choose their vision wielders is common.
- Venti saved Xiao with music
Events
- Fall Into You: A Xiaoven Autumn Fanwork Exchange, 2021
- Xiaoven Big Bang, 2021
- Xiaoven Exchange, 2021
- Xiaoven & Venxiao Week, 2022-
Example Fanworks
Fanart
- you’ll find your wings again, Archived version by evercelle
- besito, Archived version by kiwi-bones
- Untitled, Archived version by harlequinpants
Fanfic
- Meng po - a 2020-2021 deleted fic that was very popular and controversial.
Fancomics
- established xiaoven comic commissioned by a client 👹🍃, Archived version by neetols
- how about that lantern rite trailer, amirite!!!, Archived version by evercelle
Vids
- Into You | Xiaoven Animatic [Genshin Impact], Archived version by Liviart
- love like you | genshin impact animatic, Archived version by natsumeoww
Zines
Archives and Fannish Links
References
Collapse Genshin Impact | |
Characters | Diluc • Childe • Kaeya • Zhongli • Xiao • Traveler • Venti • Scaramouche • Paimon • more |
Ships | Childe/Zhongli • Alhaitham/Kaveh • Diluc/Kaeya • Venti/Xiao • Albedo/Kaeya • Childe/Lumine • Chongyun/Xingqiu • Raiden Ei/Yae Miko • Cyno/Tighnari • Beidou/Ningguang • Jean/Lisa • more |
Locations | Mondstadt • Liyue • Inazuma • Sumeru • Fontaine • Natlan • Snezhnaya • more |
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