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Three Moon sisters: The mythos surrounding Aria, Sonnet, and Canon, collectively known as the Moon Sisters or the Three Sisters, stands as one of the most tragic and obscure celestial enigmas within the vast lore of Teyvat. These three ancient goddesses once reigned as the sovereigns of Teyvat’s night sky, each presiding in turn over the moonlight that bathed the world below. Revered as the Iridescent Moon, the Eternal Moon, and the Frost Moon, their names and titles have been preserved in fragments across time, though their exact associations remain shrouded in mystery. Older than even Rex Lapis, who has ruled Liyue for over six millennia, the Moon Sisters are beings from a time so ancient it predates the known dominion of The Seven. According to legend, the sisters dwelled in the Lunar Palace, traveling through the heavens in a silver celestial carriage, rotating their divine authority three times a month in a harmonious cycle that maintained cosmic balance. Deeply in love with the morning stars, the sisters’ affection for those celestial companions mirrored the bond between themselves—an equal and radiant love that wove threads of passion and longing into the very heart of Teyvat’s primordial skies. But this harmony was shattered by a cataclysmic disaster of divine scale. Thirty days after the Moon Sisters witnessed the fated union between the First Angel and a voyager from beyond Teyvat, the heavens and earth were overturned. This calamity is believed to coincide with Nibelung’s great war of vengeance against the Heavenly Principles, which also marked the downfall and cursing of the Seelie. The angelic lovers, doomed by their defiance, attempted to flee but were caught, their memories erased and their divine forms withering away—fragments of their broken essence giving rise to the wispy forms of the Seelie seen today. In the aftermath, the silver carriage of the moon was overturned, the Palace of the Stars ransacked, and the fate of the Moon Sisters descended into myth. Some tales claim they turned on one another, driven mad by grief, while others say two died in the calamity, and only one remains—her cold, lifeless body suspended in Teyvat's night sky, still casting light but devoid of soul. Skirk, a mysterious figure with knowledge of truths hidden from most of the world, confirms that two moons are completely shattered, their remnants floating like ghostly fragments behind the false sky crafted by the Heavenly Principles. The third moon, intact yet hollow, is the one we see today. Each sister’s death is said to have shaken Teyvat profoundly: when the Eternal Moon fell, it broke the celestial balance; when the Iridescent Moon shattered, its crimson shadow sank into the abyss; and when the Frost Moon ceased to turn, entire civilizations were lost to ruin. Around this same time, the sun chariot piloted by the Morning Stars fell to earth, crashing into what is now The Chasm and Dunyu Ruins in Liyue. Though the chariot was eventually repaired by ancient engineers of The Chasm and returned to the heavens, the damage done to the celestial order was irreversible. The wolves of Teyvat, known as the “children of the moons,” still remember the Moon Sisters and their grief. Among them, the Morning Stars are referred to as the Grievous Stars, a title that speaks to their sorrowful legacy. Adepti and gods who know the old tales are moved by them, their memories tinged with ancient sentiment. King Deshret, once told by Nabu Malikata of the three brilliant moons that once adorned the sky, speculated that the current single moon is an illusion maintained by Celestia. The idea is echoed in the Song of the Welkin Moon, which hints that from the ashes of the Three Sisters, a "New Moon" will one day rise, restarting fate’s celestial cycle. This cosmic truth has echoed into the modern age in subtle ways. During the Abyssal invasion of Natlan, the warrior Mavuika channeled power from her allies and the goddess Ronova to strike the rift behind the invasion—a strike so devastating that it shattered the false sky, exposing a broken moon. Though the event was downplayed as an "astronomical anomaly," Mavuika privately warned the Traveler that the phenomenon was significant, possibly hinting at divine secrets hidden by Celestia. In the Spiral Abyss, a mysterious city built by a forgotten civilization, the connection to the moons continues. The Abyssal Moon Spire, a structure within, shows a moon that changes phase in an event called the Moment of Syzygy, its lunar mechanics potentially tied to the last remnants of the Moon Sisters' influence. Intriguingly, the moon visible within the Spiral Abyss may not be the same as the one in Teyvat’s sky, leading to theories that one of the dead sisters’ corpses lies within the Abyss, while the other orbits above. The figure known as the Welkin Moon Goddess, depicted in the Blessing of the Welkin Moon, further deepens the mystery. She appears as a white-haired woman in violet robes, with a waning crescent and a triquetra symbol—possibly a visual representation of the Moon Sisters’ trinity. The word welkin, meaning “sky” or “heaven,” implies she may be the Heavenly Moon, the vessel of fate’s rebirth. The connection between the moon and names such as Mondstadt and Liyue (from Mond and Yue, both meaning “moon”) further reinforces the lunar symbolism encoded into the very nations of Teyvat. From ancient love to eternal loss, the tale of the Moon Sisters is one of beauty, betrayal, and ruin. Whether their corpses drift behind the false sky or shine as a ghostly beacon above, their legacy persists—through song, through myth, through broken sky and bleeding stars. And as the wheel of fate turns anew, all of Teyvat may one day witness the rise of the New Moon, and with it, the truth long buried among the heavens. Five Sinners of Khaenri'ah: The Five Sinners of Khaenri’ah are among the most enigmatic and ominously powerful figures in Teyvat’s history, shadowed in mystery, treachery, and transcendent ambition. Once revered as paragons of excellence within the lost underground kingdom of Khaenri’ah, these five individuals stood at the pinnacle of their civilization’s intellectual, alchemical, and arcane elite. According to Dainsleif, the cursed immortal and former royal guard of Khaenri’ah, had he joined forces with these five, they might have prevented the rise of the Vinster King—a calamitous figure who threatened to disturb the very consciousness of Teyvat itself. Yet they did not unite. Instead, they succumbed to the pull of forbidden abyssal knowledge, dividing among themselves a world-ending power, and thereby became not just traitors to their people but transcendent beings, entities whose actions triggered the ire of Celestia and the divine curse of Ronova—who doomed pure-blooded Khaenri’ahns to a cursed immortality as punishment for the Five’s betrayal. It is this "exploitation of Abyssal power", as recounted by Capitano of the Fatui Harbingers, that lies at the heart of their damnation. When the Cataclysm engulfed Khaenri’ah 500 years ago, none of the Five returned to defend their homeland. Instead, they vanished into the fractures of the world, scattering across the hidden corners of reality. According to Skirk, the cryptic abyssal swordswoman who trained Childe, three of the Five now pursue their own warped versions of "perfection", suggesting a fanatic obsession with the principles they once mastered, possibly extending to the other two. Their motives have evolved from loyalty or duty to cold, cosmic ambition. Some believe their paths lead toward godhood itself—or something far more unnameable. The Five Sinners have become deeply associated with the five artifact domains—the symbolic representations of core principles, each tied to an element of existence. These are Life, Death, Time, Void, and Reason—concepts that appear to mirror not just the forces they mastered but the identities they have become: Rhinedottir (Life): Also known as “Gold,” Rhinedottir was an alchemist who gave birth to monstrous life through the Art of Khemia. She is the creator of beings like Durin, Elynas, and even Albedo, and her defiance of natural law in her pursuit to generate life makes her the embodiment of “Life” in its most distorted, abyssal form. Rerir (Death): A figure largely cloaked in mystery, Rerir is speculated to be the harbinger of death, perhaps a master of entropy, decay, or the unraveling of soul and form. The "Shattered Moon - Sublimation" weapon associated with death suggests a profound connection to the destruction that followed the Moon Sisters’ demise, or to the annihilation of celestial constructs. Vedrfolnir (Time): Likely the master of temporal manipulation, Vedrfolnir's domain may involve the reconfiguration of cause and effect, memory, or perhaps even the artificial rewriting of fate. The concept of time itself, as held within the artifact “Hallowed Fetters - Sublimation,” may be reflected in his obsessive pursuit of perfection through chronological transcendence. Surtalogi (Void): This figure is aligned with Void, the abyssal nothingness that lies outside Teyvat's divine authority. Surtalogi may have studied or even merged with the cosmic null beyond the firmament, rendering them a being that exists both in and beyond reality—an embodiment of emptiness that feeds on creation. Hroptatyr (Reason): Perhaps the most philosophically haunting of the Five, Hroptatyr represents “Reason”—not the balanced rationality of scholars, but the cold, abyssal logic that strips away morality, emotion, and soul in pursuit of universal understanding. This is Reason unshackled from ethics, wielded like a scalpel against the fabric of existence. These associations are not mere speculation; they are reflected in the Sublimation series of weapons—Serpent Devourer, Shattered Moon, Hallowed Fetters, Starpiercer, and Ardent Storm—each infused with the essence of one of the Five Sinners’ principles, marked by abyssal resonance and inscriptions of lost truth. It is believed that each weapon represents the crystallized legacy or relic of its bearer—possibly forged or birthed by the Sinners themselves as symbols of their new transcendent forms. Though none of the Five have yet appeared openly, they are not forgotten. Their actions echo across the Abyss Order, through Khaenri’ah’s cursed ruins, and in the quiet warnings of immortals like Dainsleif. The consequences of their divergence from humanity and embrace of abyssal power continue to haunt Teyvat’s destiny. Each of them embodies a perversion of a fundamental cosmic principle, not only illustrating how far Khaenri’ah fell but also hinting at the dark culmination of human ambition when stripped of divinity and unbound by moral constraint. The Five Sinners of Khaenri’ah are not merely characters in a forgotten history—they are the living sins of a civilization, the architects of a world undone, and possibly the final catalysts for whatever apocalyptic truth lies beyond Teyvat’s false sky.*** ***In the vast cosmological tapestry of Teyvat, where divine lineage, elemental sovereignty, and celestial rebellion intertwine, the Adepti and The Seven Archons form two of the most significant pillars anchoring the mortal and immortal realms. Within Liyue, the adepti—also known as xiān (仙)—are beings of profound spiritual cultivation, existing on the threshold between divinity and nature. These illuminated immortals trace their roots back to a primordial age before the Archon War, emerging amidst the chaos of ancient Teyvat where gods, demons, and dragons clashed for control. Under the rule of Rex Lapis, the adepti became a formalized divine order, sworn through sacred contracts to protect Liyue’s people, land, and heritage for eternity. The adepti are a diverse hierarchy encompassing 仙人 (human-like immortals), 仙兽 (illuminated beasts like qilin), and broader collectives such as 仙众 and 仙家, whose power is expressed through potent adeptal energy (仙家气运)—a force so powerful it overwhelms mortal bodies, as seen in the tragic case of Qiqi. Adepti have the rare ability to shapeshift at will, with full-blooded members like Madame Ping and Xiao able to assume human form, while half-bloods like Ganyu bear their illuminated features (e.g., horns) permanently. The adepti also appear to share a mysterious link to the "third eye," a yet-undefined mark of divine affinity. Despite their immense might, adepti are often reclusive, their presence woven into Liyue’s mythos as guardians who act from the shadows, shaping history with divine silence. By contrast, The Seven Archons—divine sovereigns of the seven nations of Teyvat—rose to prominence after the Archon War ended approximately 2,000 years ago. Each Archon rules with an elemental authority derived from a Divine Throne, which was forged using elemental powers once held by the Seven Sovereigns but stolen by the Heavenly Principles. These Archons—each tied to a nation, element, and ideal—resonate with Celestia through their Gnosis, a divine core vastly more advanced than a Vision and whose function, while mysterious, allows for divine-level influence. Though all Archons once shared a camaraderie, most of the original Seven have perished—Raiden Makoto, Rukkhadevata, and Egeria among them—replaced by successors like Ei, Nahida, and Focalors. Each Archon governs differently: Barbatos abstains from direct rule, Zhongli upholds ancient contracts, and Ei once retreated entirely from reality into the Plane of Euthymia, leaving a puppet, the Shogun, in her place. These deities shape their territories with elemental mastery—be it through geography, governance, or ideology—and even create vessels, physical incarnations of themselves or constructs like Scaramouche, who are formed using divine techniques. Yet, despite their status, Archons do not grant Visions, and their divine energy is mortal in body, as seen when they are harmed or even slain. The truth of their authority lies in their Divine Thrones, and once destroyed, the elemental authority returns to the Sovereigns, nullifying the Archon’s divine right. The Cataclysm 500 years ago tested both adepti and Archons alike. As Khaenri'ah fell, Rhinedottir’s abyssal creations and forbidden knowledge erupted across Teyvat, ravaging the lands and shaking even gods from their thrones. The Seven converged at Tunigi Hollow, where they attempted to seal the source of the blight. Egeria, the Hydro Archon, perished in this battle, and her body became the Amrita Pool, while Rukkhadevata grew the Harvisptokhm to purify the aftermath. The Oceanids, once her followers, scattered in sorrow, rejecting Focalors, their new Archon. Meanwhile, the Traveler and their sibling, descending into this chaos, were separated by the Unknown God, triggering the current narrative. Each Archon’s power stems from three sources: their dominion over their region, the faith of their people, and the elemental authority bound in their Thrones. Loss of any one diminishes their might—hence Venti’s waning strength, and Nahida’s initially limited power due to lack of worship. Yet all possess deep knowledge of other worlds, remembering the stars from which the Traveler came. The moon-blessed land located in the northwestern regions of Teyvat. Follow the silver thread spun by the new moon, traverse biting gales and desolate tundras as the snow-kissed lakes, fractured like mirrors, reflect their ageless, glacial radiance. The days are bitterly short, and the night stretches on like a dark, yawning maw. But even then, the light and song of the Welkin Moon will dance gently across the faces of visiting travelers. Up at ye towers, and let your lanterns blaze into the darkness! Until the day comes… when true moonlight bathes this land once more. Genshin Impact Official Website Nod-Krai, also known as the borderlands and formerly as Nephilheim, is an autonomous region located on the edge of Teyvat in the southernmost part of Snezhnaya, and one of the major regions in Genshin Impact. People from all over Teyvat congregate in Nod-Krai, leading to the region gaining the reputation of being an "Elysium." Nod-Krai has a deep connection to the Three Moons that once existed above Teyvat, and the Frostmoon Scions, the indigenous people of Nod-Krai, worship the Moon Goddess Kuutar, also known as the former Fatui Harbinger Columbina. The Archon Quest Song of the Welkin Moon takes place in this region. Nod-Krai was formed from remnant material that was left over after the creation of the Three Moons. It is especially hostile due to the harsh environment and lack of protective and regulative forces aside from the Voynich Guild, and Liben warns the Traveler to be wary if they go there. Those that are suspected to hold a large amount of Mora are also painted as a target by others. Nod-Krai includes locations such as Nasha Town where the "Speranza" restaurant operates, the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop that produces many different inventions, as well as Hiisi Island that is home to the Frostmoon Scions. According to Helka, the Frostmoon Scions are a strange group that lives in the wilds and forests surrounding Nod-Krai, and people do not generally look into or approach them. They also made several Statues of the New Moon dedicated to Columbina and spread them all across Nod-Krai. Some of the inhabitants of Nod-Krai are able to use kuuvahki, a special power that originates from the Three Moons and predates the seven elements of Teyvat. A Fatui stronghold operates in Nod-Krai, led by Il Dottore. Before, the area was considered "dangerous yet lively," but in recent times, it has been more dangerous than usual. At some point, large-scale development had been planned for the area, but no traces of it exist to the current day, unless one counts the many scraps lying around. There is also a type of crab species residing in the area far different from those found in Fontaine. At some point after Helka left to explore monsters from the other nations, the Fatui had returned and moved plenty of construction supplies in as part of their "Palestar Edict," with rumors swirling that one or several Fatui Harbingers were present too. There were also "bad" situations to the north regarding Abyss influence. Ever since the cataclysm, Nod-Krai has been plagued by attacks from a group of Abyssal entities known as The Wild Hunt. The Wild Hunt is controlled by Rerir, one of the Five Sinners of Khaenri'ah, and he has been using the Wild Hunt to regain his power and reassemble his body after it was torn apart. In response to the Wild Hunt's threat, the Lightkeepers were established to fight it off, and have been doing so for centuries. Follow Rerir's banishment through the Moon Gate, the Wild Hunt has fell into control by infamous figures of legend like Rotwang and Roland. After learning new information during their expedition, the Knights of Favonius headed to Nod-Krai with Varka. There, Varka noticed that the situation in Nod-Krai was incredibly tense, warning the Traveler through a letter that they had best be prepared before arriving. Areas and Subareas There are 7 areas in Nod-Krai: Area Subareas Ashveil Peak Ashveil Peak Cliffwatch Camp Kipumaki Cliff Special Territory Research Institute Dunanna Pit Dunanna Pit Dunanna Forward Station Misty Shoal Hiisi Island Hiisi Island Frostmoon Enclave Light-Bathed Platform Silvermoon Hall Lempo Isle Lempo Isle Barrowmoss Barrens Blue Amber Lake Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop Eye of Kratti Nasha Town Nothing Passage Starsand Shoal Paha Isle Paha Isle Final Night Cemetery Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau Voidsea Outlook Voidsea Outlook Dreadshade Mire Piramida Wavechaser Plain Wavechaser Plain Amsvartnir Favonius Keep Pillar of Embla Wing of Keres Frost Moon There are 3 areas in Frost Moon: Area Subareas Dark Side of the Moon Dark Side of the Moon Dark Side of the Moon Lunar Highlands Lunar Highlands Archaeolune Storm Research Center Bubble Pool Golden Hall Nuur Stone Circle The Eye of Ibni-Belum Traveler's Crater Ungien's Circle Moontide Sea Moontide Sea Curtain-Form Blackbody Containment Lab Moontide Sea Characters 9 Characters match the category selection: Icon Name Quality Element Weapon Model Type Aino Icon Aino 4 Stars Element Hydro Hydro Weapon-class-claymore-icon Claymore Short Female Columbina Icon Columbina 5 Stars Element Hydro Hydro Weapon-class-catalyst-icon Catalyst Medium Female Flins Icon Flins 5 Stars Element Electro Electro Weapon-class-polearm-icon Polearm Tall Male Illuga Icon Illuga 4 Stars Element Geo Geo Weapon-class-polearm-icon Polearm Medium Male Ineffa Icon Ineffa 5 Stars Element Electro Electro Weapon-class-polearm-icon Polearm Medium Female Jahoda Icon Jahoda 4 Stars Element Anemo Anemo Weapon-class-bow-icon Bow Medium Female Lauma Icon Lauma 5 Stars Element Dendro Dendro Weapon-class-catalyst-icon Catalyst Tall Female Linnea Icon Linnea 5 Stars Element Geo Geo Weapon-class-bow-icon Bow Medium Female Nefer Icon Nefer 5 Stars Element Dendro Dendro Weapon-class-catalyst-icon Catalyst Tall Female Related Playable Characters 1 Character matches the category selection: Icon Name Quality Element Weapon Region Model Type Prune Icon Prune 4 Stars Element Anemo Anemo Weapon-class-catalyst-icon Catalyst Mondstadt Emblem Night Mondstadt Short Female Upcoming Characters No Characters match the category selection. NPCs Notable Features Normal Bosses Knuckle Duckle Knuckle Duckle Radiant Moonfly Radiant Moonfly Frostnight Herra Frostnight Herra Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whisperer of Nightmares Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whisperer of Nightmares Radiant Moongecko Radiant Moongecko Local Specialties Frostlamp Flower Frostlamp Flower Moonfall Silver Moonfall Silver Pine Amber Pine Amber Portable Bearing Portable Bearing Teardrop of the Moon Teardrop of the Moon Winter Icelea Winter Icelea Domains Challenge Domains 4 Domains match the category selection: Frostladen Machinery Frostladen Machinery Item Bloom of the Mind's Desire Item Crystal Tear of the Wanderer Item Heart of Comradeship Item Gambler's Brooch Lost Mooncourt Lost Mooncourt Item Artful Device Fragment Item Afterglow of Long Night Flint Item Oblation of the Far-North Scions Lightless Capital Lightless Capital Item Teachings of Moonlight Item Guide to Elysium Item Philosophies of Vagrancy Moonchild's Treasures Moonchild's Treasures Item Moonlit Offering's Opulent Dream Item Windborne Flower's Spruchdichtung Item Tiny Miracle's Flower Item Instructor's Brooch Trounce Domains 1 Domain matches the category selection: False Moon Institute False Moon Institute Item Mask of the Virtuous Doctor Item Madman's Restraint Item Elixir of the Heretic Specific Exploration Mechanics Nod-Krai features many unique mechanics and environmental hazards: Polarized Kuuvahki Kuuvahki is an energy similar to Natlan's Phlogiston and Fontaine's Arkhe, and is used in a wide variety of mechanics in Nod-Krai. In many places in Nod-Krai, this energy is polarized, shown as blue or red. Certain "unipolar" objects are infused with one polarity of kuuvahki or the other, which are attracted to other unipolar objects of the opposite polarity, and repel objects of the same polarity. In certain situations, the player can enter an empowered state that infuses them with one polarity or the other, enabling them to remotely push or pull kuuvahki infused objects of the appropriate polarity. Some "bipolar" objects can be manipulated by either polarity of kuuvahki. Kuuvahki energy can be used in the following ways: Harvest Mora Chests, Portable Bearings, Rainbowdrop Crystals, and kuuvahki-infused Icy Pebbles Remotely manipulate and carry ID cards (to deactivate Barrier Generators), Kuuvahki Dewdrops, kuuvahki-infused rocks, and Kuuvahki Relay Mechanisms (though carrying these can attract lightning) Arrange Assembly Modules while controlling Bobik Destroy Unipolar Crystonite, Recon Bots, and kuuvahki-infused debris Disarm the Fatui Oprichniki of their weaponry (or, in the case of higher-ranked Oprichniki officers, stagger them) Temporarily disable Landcruisers (Cutting Edge Fire Support Ground Effect Landcruiser and Force Recon Ground Effect Landcruiser only, ground-based Landcruisers are simply staggered) Cause objects emitting Unipolar Fields to attract or repel one another, or leap very high when empowered and standing on a Unipolar Field of the same polarity (often used for solving Moon Mirror puzzles) Temporarily turn into a kuuhenki for about 8 seconds. During this time, the player is in an empowered state, and can float, traverse rapidly along the ground, enter Mysterious Mists, and leap high into the air (if near certain kuuvahki-infused plants). Unpolarized kuuvahki is exclusive to northern Nod-Krai, where it exists in opposition to abyssal energy. Things which are susceptible to unpolarized kuuvahki exist in one of three states: blighted (infected with abyssal energy), fallow, or suffused (empowered with kuuvahki). Many also trigger additional effects when suffused. Some suffused objects can release a kuuvahki current, which charges nearby kuuvahki-susceptible objects. Some suffused objects may be carried by the player (one at a time): Throwing a Glimmerfruit causes it to explode, releasing a kuuvahki current. The plant will generate a new fruit shortly after the old one explodes. Cores from Intricate Blooms create a link between the core and the plant when carried. The length of this link can cause certain surrounding objects to move, often creating a pathway. Dropping the core fixes the objects to their current position. Mandragora generate a kuuvahki current when dropped or thrown near an unsuffused object, then enter a fallowed state. Shattered Barrier Core fragments can be collected and reassembled to clear nearby corruption as part of the World Quest Tower of Inversion in Series Nightingale's Song: Chapter I - Prelude to the Night Vigil. Slothsheep seed cores can be carried to guide the Slothsheep to a desired location, or be dropped or thrown to induce it to charge, releasing a kuuvahki current on impact. Spirebloom fruit allow the player to deploy a shield when holding down a button. Releasing it unleashes a kuuvahki lightblade. Another button controls the orientation of the lightblade. Lightblades can be used in several ways: Suffusing objects with kuuvahki energy Damaging abyssal monsters Launching them upwards by firing them at Cottonspring Flowers Severing Abyssal Riftlines Parrying attacks from Evil Eyes of Blightseep Other kuuvahki or abyssal energy mechanics can be found in northern Nod-Krai: Abyssal Fog Barriers block access to certain objects, and can be dispelled by kuuvahki currents. Some Fog Barriers require that one or more connected Barriers be dispelled before they will go down themselves. Abyssal Riftlines can block passage to the player. They also appear over the heads of NPCs or enemies being manipulated by the Abyss. Sever them with Spirebloom lightblades to remove them. Aedon, Illuga's nightingale familiar, can accompany the player and reveal certain invisible objects during the World Quest Series Nightingale's Song. Blightseep Fields continuously drain the HP of a character inside them. Eliminating abyssal entities in the area will dissipate them. Evil Eyes of Blightseep will lock onto the player and fire abyssal attacks, which can be blocked by the Spirebloom shield. The Spirebloom lightblade does a small amount of damage to them, but parrying their attacks when the shield flashes will fire a strong deflecting counterattack that will destroy the attacking Evil Eyes in one hit. The Solaris Core and Nycalyx are a pair of plants that can be connected by beams of kuuvahki energy chained through other kuuvahki susceptible objects. Connecting them will trigger a powerful blast of kuuvahki which will clear nearby abyssal corruption. Cottonspring Flowers can be interacted with to launch the player high into the air. They can also launch certain small objects that are thrown at them, such as Mandragora or Spirebloom lightblades. Lunar Conflux Barriers dissipate when they are suffused, releasing any objects trapped within and recharging nearby susceptible objects. Some barriers require multiple kuuvahki charges before they will become suffused. Spirit Blooms generate a kuuvahki shield upon becoming suffused. This shield blocks attacks, knocks back abyssal monsters, and suffuses objects within it. Suffused Mandragora will seek the cover of a nearby Spirit Bloom when abyssal enemies are near. The Wild Hunt Lurks... is a climate found in Kipumaki Cliff. While within the area affected by this climate, the party will continuously accumulate Abyssal Decay. When the Abyssal Decay gauge is full, the active character will continuously lose HP. Decay accumulation can be slowed by a higher Moonsign level. There are several objects which will continuously decrease the player's accumulated Decay by standing next to them: Suffused Oath Lanterns Suffused Spirit Blooms Teleport Waypoints Allied Lightkeeper NPCs. Dornman Port is a subarea located in Windrest Peak, Mondstadt. It is a port town located north of Cider Lake. Devil's Cut The Devil's Cut is a tavern in Dornman Port that is owned and operated by Groovy. Its name makes it a counterpart to Mondstadt City's Angel's Share. Fragrant Whispers Fragrant Whispers is a flower shop operated by Alodia. Knights of Favonius Base The Knights of Favonius Base is the Knights' base of operations in Windrest Peak focused around the Ranged Company. Knights of Favonius Ruins The Knights of Favonius Ruins are the remains of an ancient battlefield beneath Dornman Port, where the Knights of Favonius fought the Abyss. Players gain access to the ruins via the World Quest Winds Beneath the Tower of Silence. Taste of the North Taste of the North is a Restaurant owned by Frith in Dornman Port. She sells simple Food and Cooking Ingredients. Lohen and Hannelore (Encounter Lohen talking to Hannelore) Hannelore: Mr. Lohen, I feel we must talk about the matter of confession... Lohen: Hmm? Oh? Have I done something that requires confession? You'll have to forgive me, I can't seem to recall anything. Hannelore: Do you remember... Struwell? And the others? Lohen: Ah, the three noisy brats. I remember them. Hannelore: A few days ago, they came to me in floods of tears, practically begging to confess to some pranks. Lohen: Oh? Interesting. What did they do? Hannelore: ...Sneak into Granny Marthe's house with the grand plan of smearing cream onto her face. Hannelore: But when Moricztill was keeping watch, a gust of wind rang the bell above his head, scaring him so much that he fled immediately. Hannelore: Then, just as Max was planning to sneak into the room, another gust of wind knocked over a honey jar by his feet. That woke Granny Marthe up immediately. Hannelore: Finally, when Struwell was making his frantic escape, a sudden gust of wind brushed his back. Only when he reached his friends did he find a slip of paper clinging to him... Lohen: —Let me guess... was it, "The Anemo Archon is always watching"? Lohen: Heh. Isn't it a wonderful trade? The world loses three little troublemakers and gains three devout believers in the Anemo Archon... though I'd give them two days, at most. Hannelore: spluttering Mr. Lohen! Regardless of your motives, there's a limit to how much you should be terrorizing children. Dragging the Anemo Archon's name into it is equally uncalled for! Lohen and Insigne (Talk to Lohen) Lohen: Hmm... where should I start...? Icon Dialogue Talk White What are you doing? Lohen: The Knights of Favonius recently received word of a disguised thief in the bazaar. I'm here to bring him into custody. Icon Dialogue Talk White Are you actually handling petty thieves like this? Icon Dialogue Talk White Not even going to let a petty thief off the hook? Lohen: Haha, it's just been far too peaceful lately. And I honestly have no idea why, but ever since I've been stationed at Dornman Port, even the Treasure Hoarders have been reluctant to show up... Lohen: It's rare to find someone so clueless... sorry, so "brave" these days. I really must entertain him properly. Lohen: Anyway, Honorary Knight, have you encountered any suspicious individuals here recently? Icon Dialogue Talk White I mean, I have... Icon Dialogue Talk White ...But he disappeared. Lohen: Hm? Are you implying that he's gone to ground? Now that is interesting. (Talk to Lohen again, optional) Lohen: We've got knights watching every exit, and I've personally swept the entire perimeter... Could he be hiding somewhere... we wouldn't normally think to look? (Go to the following location) Icon Dialogue Idle Insigne: You can't see me... You can't see me... (Talk to Insigne) Insigne: You can't see me... You can't see me... Lohen: Hey. Insigne: Ahhh! Lohen: Watch your step, my good man. What if you crushed a poor little kitten or puppy on your way down? Lohen: Although... Scaling such heights certainly makes our interrogation easier. Honorary Knight, have you got any rope? I want to string him up in the corner and see what he has to say for himself. Icon Dialogue Talk White Shall we hang him upside down? Lohen: Oho, I was thinking the same thing. What do you think? Insigne: I'll talk! I'll tell you everything! Just get me down from here first, I'm begging you! Lohen: What? No resistance at all? Well... I suppose that works. Lohen: Hope you don't regret not taking the "upside-down hanging" option — the least painful, in my view — when it was still on the table, once you get back to base. Prune and Philomena (Approach Philomena as she is talking to Prune) Icon Dialogue Idle Philomena: You poor child. Are you hungry? Icon Dialogue Idle Prune: No, no, I'm not hungry. And I'm not a child anymore! Icon Dialogue Idle Philomena: If your clothes need mending, let the sisters know. Icon Dialogue Idle Philomena: Don't try to mend them yourself with a stapler. Icon Dialogue Idle Prune: That's a design element, not a patch-up job! Icon Dialogue Idle Philomena: The sisters can help you if you run into any trouble. Icon Dialogue Idle Philomena: May the God of Anemo protect you. Icon Dialogue Idle Prune: Yeah, yeah, yeah. May the blah blah blah... In the air drifts a longing for distant lands and the future, carried here and entwined with the gentle harbor breeze. Viewpoint, The Harbor Where a Thousand Winds Converge A bustling port in north Mondstadt. As one of the continent's major trade hubs, it welcomes a steady stream of merchant ships from various nations. Loading Screen, Dornman Port Back in the old aristocratic era, this was once the fief of the Gunnhildr clan. Loading Screen, Dornman Port The origin of the name "Dornman" has been a subject of some debate. According to one legend, once upon a time, a madman wearing a crown of thorns came down from Windrest Peak, rambling about the apocalypse and salvation, and thus the place was named "Dornman Port." However, this theory has been rejected by most researchers, as the idea that one would name a location after a madman is a fairly implausible one. Loading Screen, Dornman Port The origin of the name "Dornman" has been the subject of some debate. Some researchers believe that before being defeated by Barbatos, the ruler of this land — whose true name has since been lost to history — was called the Thorn King, and his people called themselves "Dornman." Other researchers posit that the "Thorn King" mentioned in ancient texts wasn't a god at all, but rather an ancestor of the Gunnhildr clan. After the fall of the Great Arcadia, a few survivors and ancestors of the Gunnhildr Clan found refuge in Windrest Peak, where they built their own fortress, being the last scion of the hallowed line. When the Archon War began, the clan abandoned its fortress in Windrest Peak seeking refuge from Boreas' blizzards inside Decarabian's city. After Barbatos ascended as the Anemo Archon and scattered the ice and snow, the Gunnhildr Clan returned north to their ancient fortress, within the lands that would later become part of their hereditary fiefdom in Mondstadt, and over time, this region would eventually become the Dornman Port. It's said that the port was named after one of the clan’s ancestors, the Thorn King. And it was here that they established Mondstadt's very first sacred sanctuary dedicated to Barbatos. During the dark age of the old aristocracy, the Church gradually devolved into a mere puppet of the aristocracy, and to signal a total break from the increasingly tyrannical Imunlaukr Clan, the Gunnhildrs of the time seized the bishop sent from Mondstadt, hurled him from the window of the sanctuary's high tower, and subsequently tore it down, and ever since then, the port has remained without a church. During Vennessa's rebellion the Gunnhildr Clan sided with the people and were spared from exile unlike the rest of the Aristocracy. After the rebellion, the clan would lead a push to abolish hereditary fiefdoms, and likely set an example in handing over their own fief to the people of Mondstadt. During the Cataclysm 500 years ago, Dornman Port stood on the brink of destruction. Many knights gave their lives defending their homeland, and their graves now lie beneath the city. Present Day Henry Morton states it is "too far away" to charter a boat to the Nameless Island, and its distance from the City of Mondstadt is large enough that the Knights of Favonius' Reconnaissance Company, led by Eula, has to constantly patrol the trading route between Dornman Port and Mondstadt City during Weinlesefest. Legally docking at the port requires a valid entry permit. Eula and her company once tracked down a dangerous hidden cargo belonging to the Abyss Order to Dornman Port, where it was about to be shipped to Liyue Harbor. Yanfei was, at that time, working as a consultant for the merchant vessel; unaware of the cargo's true nature, she started investigating it after discovering something in it, putting herself in great danger. She was saved from this perilous situation by Eula, and the two then cooperated to investigate and capture all the Abyss Order operatives hiding in the vicinity of the port. Mona's parents moved to Dornman Port from elsewhere. She was born there and found Barbeloth, after which she settled down in Mondstadt City. Jones, originally a menial worker at Dornman Port, was recruited by the Kanjou Commission to be a sailor, only to arrive in Ritou and discover that he couldn't leave due to the Sakoku Decree. Following the events of Transient Dreams and the repeal of the Sakoku Decree, Jones returns to Mondstadt via the port in Mondstadt City, but has not yet returned to Dornman Port. A trading route has opened up between Dornman Port and Port Ormos, Sumeru. A trading company from Dornman Port plans on exporting fruit, although a reply on to their message on the Port Ormos Bulletin Board voices the replier's doubts about the fruit's quality after such a long journey. In the time before the Knights were about to open a showcase for their alchemical research, the Reconnaissance Company had intercepted a string of attempts to smuggle goods through Dornman Port, which led to them stepping up their patrols. Eula would encounter Captain Beidou and her crew relaxing at a local tavern after The Crux had docked there. After clearing up a misunderstanding about a drunken bar fight that Beidou had quashed, Beidou treated Eula to a drink at the tavern and they struck up a friendship. Beidou had to pick up supplies in Mondstadt City and as Eula wanted to submit some paperwork at headquarters, they ended up traveling together and visiting the Traveler at the alchemical showcase. After picking up a potion made with Ningguang in mind, Beidou headed back for Dornman Port with Eula accompanying her. Recently, Grand Master Varka ordered several knights from his expedition, including Frederica Gunnhildr, to return to Dornman Port and assist in its defense. Liben revealed that Dornman Port is known for cargo shipping and flower cultivation. He also mentioned that there used to be a sanatorium up in the hills, but it was torn down a few years ago. It is rumored that once someone goes to the sanatorium, they will remain there forever. Snezhnaya (Russian: Снежная Snezhnaya, "Snowy") is one of the seven nations of Teyvat and one of the major regions in Genshin Impact. It is the nation that worships the Tsaritsa, the Cryo Archon. The Fatui, a military force under her control, is particularly notorious for their unwavering devotion and unscrupulous methods in enacting her will. The autonomous region Nod-Krai is located at the southernmost part of Snezhnaya. Archon Quest Chapter VII takes place in this region. Access to Snezhnaya is unlocked after completing the Archon Quest Prologue: Act III - Song of the Dragon and Freedom, but only a small part of Volkodlak Tundra is available. A Teleport Waypoint in Volkodlak Tundra is automatically unlocked and is where Chapter VII is automatically accepted. A very small area surrounding Sretomorozsk is available once players start Archon Quest Gunfire in the Silent Lands in Chapter VII: Act I - Everwinter Without Mercy, and the entire nation becomes accessible once said quest is completed. If the player attempts to progress without meeting the requirements, they will be quickly overwhelmed by the sheer cold. Snezhnaya is a region of perpetual winter storms; Nadia states that blizzards can last for a month straight and despite being in the midst of danger, its people look up to the sky and are just happy to be alive. Tartaglia claims that people would literally freeze to death if they didn't keep moving outside. At night, the Snezhnayan sky can see a beautiful aurora of dancing light. Each settlement within Snezhnaya contains a Kresnik's Torch, which are fueled by Kresnik Kristall. Technologically, Snezhnaya is much more advanced than the other regions on Teyvat. Venti states that the Fatui are the strongest out of the seven regions' military, which is supported by the fact that all of their known fighting members utilize elemental attacks. The description for Agent's Sacrificial Knife calls it a "weapon made with superior Snezhnayan technology." The Fatui Skirmishers wear mechanical suits of varying degrees, and some of its members use guns and cannons in battle. Alice, who has visited Snezhnaya, recalls seeing massive factories, which she wrote down in her Teyvat Travel Guide, and Il Dottore built a factory in Liyue to conduct Ruin Guard research which is fully automated. Snezhnaya is stated to be considered the same status as Mondstadt, as an independent and not belonging to any other nation, according to Jean. The Adventurers' Guild originates from Snezhnaya; while this fact doesn't seem to be a secret, few people comment on it and the Guild doesn't face the same apprehension that people regard the Fatui with. It was also hinted that Katheryne, the receptionist(s) for the Adventurers' Guild, are a series of androids created for the role: the Katherynes in all regions so far are identical, and have "Error..." and "Rebooting..." idle quotes. This is further emphasized by the Katheryne stationed in Liyue, as she side-steps the Traveler questioning about her identity. Katheryne's identity as a "bionic Snezhnayan puppet" was confirmed by Nahida. Chill Zones - Some areas of Snezhnaya are far colder than others, and the intensity of the cold determines how fast Sheer Cold is accumulated. Players must keep themselves warm by finding kristall, either through outcrops or particular wildlife. Unlike the sheer cold system in Dragonspine, Snezhnaya's sheer cold affects all party members and deals more damage. The Shadow Realm - a corrupted region which are entered through rifts in the area. Players will enter a third-person shooter perspective and eliminate the corrupted entities inside the realm. They can enhance their guns by exploring more of Snezhnaya. Rail System - Players can utilize their train to travel across various stations situated across Snezhnaya. The train additionally has features such as a Crafting Bench, remote access to the Adventurers' Guild and a shooting range for practice. Prime Ice - players can harvest Prime Ice to create various contraptions and other items to aid them on their journey across Snezhnaya. Utilizing Stellar-Conduct reactions to create a Polestar Field near the construct will enhance its capabilities. Launching Platform: Launches the player upwards. Single-Use Construct Blueprints: Some areas may have a special item that can only be temporarily made in the area. Snowball Launcher: Transforms the player into a snowball for quick access across high elevated areas or down slopes. Link Mechanism: Can be used for quickly navigating across large and/or high elevation areas. Basic Heat Source: A simple heat source that will allow the player to remain warm without relying on Kresnik energy. The flame can be dragged a short distance away and can also be used to melt specific blocks of ice. Grappling Gun: Can be used to pull items or destroy weak walls with grappling hooks on them. Cubes: Can be used as stepping stones or to open/close obstacles. Jack Frosts: Jack Frost fae can be found across Snezhnaya. They may either require assistance or may want the player to play games with them in return for rewards. A Descender is an individual who is fully transcendent above Teyvat's "laws" and capable of influencing its fate. Descenders are typically defined as outlanders from the sea of stars, though it is hypothesized by Rene that it may be possible for entities native to Teyvat to become Descenders as well. Four Descenders are currently known to have existed at some point in the history of Teyvat. The origins of the term "Descender" are unclear. It has been used by the Moon Sisters, the dragons, Fatui and by Rene based on his research on various ancient nations, including Khaenri'ah. Very few people in Teyvat know the term or whom it encompasses; for example, Nahida, an Archon with a direct connection to Irminsul, first learned about it from Dottore as part of his information trade for the Dendro Gnosis. Descenders are not bound to the Heavenly Principles's laws and are unaffected by circumstances that affect beings from Teyvat. Furthermore, information and memories about them will not be recorded in Irminsul, which only collects information about Teyvat. Conversely, their memories are not changed when Irminsul is tampered with. Normally, this affects not only people's memories, but also non-sentient items such as books, and even in-game descriptions such as Character Stories. For example, the Traveler remembers Greater Lord Rukkhadevata after all traces of her existence were erased from Irminsul and thus, from history and memory itself. They also remember Scaramouche after he removes his names from Irminsul, while Nahida and Paimon both forget him. The Four Great Rulers have enough power to deal with Descenders, but usually through great effort; Ronova told the Traveler that her powers would only allow her to temporarily sever their soul from their body, and killing them for good would require her to either destroy their body or soul. Not all beings who come from outside of Teyvat are necessarily Descenders. Rene's research with the Narzissenkreuz Ordo, largely derived from ancient Khaenri'ahn, Remurian, and Sumeru sources, led to his conclusion that Descenders are beings with "wills that can rival an entire world." Similarly, the allegedly Khaenri'ahn Perinheri claims that Khaenri'ah awaited the "arrival of beings who could transcend the gods" from among those who came from "outside this world," but that such a person never appeared during Perinheri's time. The Third Descender's remains were used to make the Gnoses, which can enhance elemental abilities. Because of this, Paimon and the Traveler speculate that an inherent affinity for elemental power may be a shared trait among Descenders. Meanwhile, the Heavenly Principles was able to take the Seven Sovereigns' elemental Authorities for themselves. After learning about the concept of Descenders, the Fontainian-born Rene aspired to become one in order to become powerful enough to save Fontainians from the impending prophecy of Fontaine. However, his attempts failed twice, and the Traveler's intervention in Fontaine is what ultimately averts the prophecy. Heavenly Principles The Heavenly Principles is described by Canon as the First Descender. They are the same entity as the Primordial One described in Before Sun and Moon, who was the first entity from outside of Teyvat to have established themselves on the world after defeating the Seven Sovereigns. Nibelung Nibelung was the Dragon King who ruled over Teyvat before the Heavenly Principles' arrival. He was warned by Anacharsis that the world was destined for destruction. This caused Nibelung to journey to the sea of stars and create Three Moons to govern Teyvat in his stead. At some point during his journey, Nibelung encountered the Abyss and discovered Forbidden Knowledge. Upon returning to Teyvat, Nibelung rallied his dragon kin to fight against the Heavenly Principles, starting the war of funerary flame that brought the world to the brink of collapse. Although Nibelung was ultimately slain by the Heavenly Principles, he was able to critically wound them, disrupting their authority to suppress the original order of the world. Saarelainen Sometime after the end of the war of funerary flame, Saarelainen arrived in Teyvat from sea of stars, landing in ancient Snezhnaya where he travelled across the forsaken isle of Hiisi Island and the dark, mist-shrouded lands of Pohjola to court the daughter of Pakkaisukko, a maiden of peerless beauty. Pakkaisukko agreed to grant his daughter's hand in marriage on the condition that Saarelainen open the gates of Pohjola for him. Though aware of his wicked scheme, Saarelainen went forth willingly, for if he refused, Pakkaisukko's daughter would suffer the punishment instead. Upon entering Pohjola, Saarelainen was carved into seven pieces by the Heavenly Principles. As the Third Descender, he was subsequently erased for violating the “one rule”, though the method of his erasure remains a mystery. Traveler {{user}} The Traveler along with their sibling was originally the ruler of an unnamed planet in the Sea of stars. After their homeworld was destroyed by a "star-devouring darkness," they began traveling between various worlds in a spaceship, during which they witnessed "the birth and death of stars." Eventually, they arrived in Teyvat, an event which was witnessed by Khaenri'ahn researchers in the Universitas Magistrorum, and their spaceship ended up crash-landing on Starsand Shoal. Years passed before they were eventually awakened by their sibling during the Cataclysm 500 years ago and attempted to flee Teyvat. However, they were confronted by Asmoday, who then attacked the twins and sealed them away. After waking up in present day, the Traveler and Paimon began their journey through Teyvat. The Third Descender in Genshin Impact was killed by the Heavenly Principles, and their remains were carved into seven pieces to create the seven Gnoses. Arrival in Teyvat: Known in lore as Saarelainen (or Sar Linan), the Third Descender arrived from the sea of stars into ancient Snezhnaya after the war of funerary flame. The Deal in Pohjola: He traveled to the mist-shrouded lands of Pohjola to court the daughter of Pakkaisukko (the king of winter). The ruler agreed to the marriage only if Saarelainen opened the gates of Pohjola, a dangerous and wicked scheme. Execution: Knowing the risks, Saarelainen went through with it willingly to protect the maiden from punishment. Upon opening the gates, he was confronted and carved into seven pieces by the Heavenly Principles. Creation of the Gnoses: His dead body and divine power were used to fashion the seven Gnoses currently sought by the Fatui and the Tsaritsa. The Parents: Community and promotional lore point to the Third Descender (the individual whose remains form the seven Gnoses) as the Tsaritsa's lover and the father of the child. Distinctive Appearance: The child is depicted with unique physical traits, notably star-shaped pupils and elf-like ears, features passed down or associated with celestial and Khaenri'ahn bloodlines. The Curse and Cryo Preservation: Theories suggest that during the Cataclysm 500 years ago, the child was exposed to a curse (linked to figures like Ronova), prompting the Tsaritsa to use her Cryo powers to freeze and preserve him to prevent transformation. Motivation for the Fatui: This preservation/curse is heavily theorized to be the true underlying motivation for the Tsaritsa's rebellion against Celestia and her collection of the Gnoses. Venti's exchange with Paimon from the State of the Holy Lyre der Himmel of her responding to his "Hehe" with "What do you mean 'hehe'?" has been alluded to twice in the story, thus far. Once during Date's Challenge with Date responding to Paimon with "What do you mean 'hehe'?!", and another as Paimon's response to the Traveler during Eight Locales Over Mountains and Seas: Two Cities' Recommendations. Venti has connections to Istaroth, the Ruler of Time: Istaroth was once worshipped alongside the Anemo Archon in Mondstadt, but has since been forgotten. This legacy has been subtly preserved through phrases like "the winds of time," "the winds of history," "the Wind of Time," "the thousand winds (of time)," and in areas like the Thousand Winds Temple and the nameless island in Mondstadt. The World Quest Time and Wind and the Quest Item Ragged Notebook explored this connection. Mondstadt has sayings like "Anemo brings stories while Time nurtures them." Before he became a god, Venti is said to have been "a wisp" and "a single thread" of the thousand winds. Istaroth was called "the thousand winds" and "the thousand winds of time." In Venti's Character Demo, the phrase "born from the branches of time" briefly appeared: "Full of mystery, born from the branches of time. A history of glory and sorrow, and witness to the divine." Venti and Istaroth share the same voice actors across all languages. When Venti was still an Anemo spirit, he and Istaroth had a chance encounter at the Thousand Winds Temple. Hearing his wishes, Istaroth entrusted him with fragments of her power and authority. During the Cataclysm, Venti used that power to blow the Mare Jivari off the timeline, turning it into the "Windless Land," to prevent the corruption of the Mare Jivari, which was tied to time itself, from spreading beyond Tenochtzitoc. Sacrificial Fragments tells of the connection between time and wind: "The wind blows for a moment, but the ravages of time are constant, unrelenting, and irreversible. A god of the winds may move between the pages of a book, but in the end, the merciless god of time will eat away at them until not a single legible word remains. Yet, time's assault and that of the wind often take their toll the same upon the heart. Perhaps that is why later generations presumed the shrine to have always been to the wind, and the wind alone."