[Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae Cosplay] Honkai: Star Rail, The Will of Trailblaze Frozen in the Lens

This set of photos records my understanding of the Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae look. When I first got this costume, my immediate feeling was that the quality was very solid. The white undergarment paired with the black inner lining, complemented by teal and gold accents, offers a rich sense of layering. This combination of a traditional color palette and modern texture perfectly aligns with my perception of this character.

In terms of details, a lot of effort went into the makeup and styling this time. The dragon horns on my head are well-molded, and the design that fits closely to the scalp ensures they aren't too heavy to wear, maintaining comfort throughout a full day of shooting. The elf ears beautifully frame the facial contours, adding a touch of exotic traits to the overall look. The custom-made dragon tail is a major highlight; in the third studio shoot scene, we repeatedly adjusted its hanging angle, finally presenting a beautiful curvature so that the character's back and profile wouldn't look flat, while also adding a strong sense of dynamism.

The set design on the day of the shoot was also very well thought out. For the first two photos, we chose an indoor set with traditional Chinese elements. Those cascading ink-calligraphy scrolls and warm yellow paper lanterns inherently carry a heavy sense of history. When the character is placed within it, an oriental martial arts vibe and the character's sci-fi attributes from the game create a wonderful visual clash. On the other hand, the third studio shoot scene with a solid yellow background was meant to display the character's full body movements and props more clearly. The clean background allows focus to be completely drawn to the spear I am holding and the tailoring of the costume.

In terms of performing the movements, shooting with a long spear required repeatedly adjusting my center of gravity to maintain balance. The backward glance in the second photo was actually captured by the photographer during a break. At that moment, I felt it perfectly fit the character's trait of being gentle yet slightly cool, so we ultimately kept this photo. The lowered posture in the third photo was meant to show a combat readiness—spear lowered, gaze sharp—fully unleashing the character's dashing coolness.

Speaking of behind-the-scenes tidbits, the difficulty of this shoot lay in keeping the costume neat while executing expansive movements. Because the hem of the outfit and the cloak are relatively wide, even a slight movement easily causes creases, requiring immediate cooperation from the makeup artist and photographer to quickly smooth out the clothes after each pose. Personally, I prefer photos with a realistic texture without excessive editing. Retaining the costume's original folds, creases, and light transitions is what cosplay's most natural state should be, and it also allows fans to see the most genuine character recreation.

To me, every time I put on this gear, it is a dialogue with the character. The character's trait of remaining steadfast even in adversity is something that deeply moves me. Although the shooting process was exhausting, and the center of gravity of the spear prop along with the tension of the poses consumed a lot of physical energy, seeing the final results in the photos makes it all worth it. This is part of how I explore this character and record this experience through the lens, shared as part of my cosplayer sharing.