Nicole

Element: Pyro Pyro Locations: Nod-Krai, Mondstadt Affil­i­a­tions: Hexenzirkel, Celestia (formerly) Full name: Nicole Reeyn

The seven Elements of Teyvat are at the core of both gameplay and lore of Genshin Impact. They act as special Status Effects and Damage types that can be applied in specific orders to trigger Elemental Reactions. The seven elements cover seven of the eight damage types, last one is Physical. Each element corresponds to an Archon and their own nation that worships said Archon. The nature of the relationship between an Archon and their element is unknown. Similarly, while regions are heavily affected by its element, the nature of their relationship is also unknown.

Teyvat is a world and continent in Genshin Impact. It is located on the edge of a spiral arm of an unnamed galaxy in the sea of stars. See the Teyvat Interactive Map for the locations of important spots, items, and enemies on the map. Teyvat is split into seven primary nations that correspond to an Element, Archon Quest and Archon, along with several regions such as Nod-Krai, Khaenri'ah and Celestia.

Pyro is one of the seven Elements. Its associated Archon is Haborym, whose domain is Natlan.

The Seven Archons, typically shortened to The Seven, are the seven gods who preside over the seven nations of Teyvat, established after they or their predecessors emerged as the victors of the Archon War 2,000 years ago. Each Archon is associated with an element and an ideal, by which they formed their territories' environment and determined their method of governance over their regions. Each Archon possesses a magic focus called a Gnosis, which allows them to resonate directly with Celestia. By comparison, Visions are "primitive" — though a Gnosis's capabilities and purpose, beyond acting as a symbol of an Archon's status, remain unknown. Each Archon is bound to a divine throne, which is composed of an elemental Authority stolen from the Seven Sovereigns, and which grants them authority over the corresponding element. As of the Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty, only six divine thrones remain after the Hydro Archon's throne was destroyed, returning the Authority within to the Hydro Dragon Sovereign and breaking the established order of the Seven.

Nod-Krai, also known as the borderlands, 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.

Mondstadt is one of the seven nations of Teyvat and one of the major regions in Genshin Impact. It is the first nation in which the Traveler starts to look for their lost sibling. It is the nation that worships Barbatos, the Anemo Archon and God of Freedom.

The Hexenzirkel is a mysterious organization of powerful witches. It was founded by the mage Alice. The group sometimes gathers around for "formal tea parties", with one such meeting spot being a secret island above Falcon Coast. The purpose, motives and objectives of the Hexenzirkel are shrouded in mystery. The coven is comprised of some of the most powerful beings in Teyvat, with some possessing abilities that rival even the gods. While never being explicitly cast in either a benevolent or antagonistic light, members of the Hexenzirkel have nonetheless been implicated in matters of world-changing significance, such as the Cataclysm. The organization is known to conduct Irminsul explorationsand possesses substantial knowledge about the mysteries and true nature of the world. The Hexenzirkel once challenged the authority of the Anemo Archon Barbatos, although he managed to pacify them and bring the conflict to a peaceful resolution. They are also behind the creation of Simulanka, a mirror-world based on Teyvat, as well as the Imaginarium Theatre. Rhinedottir is well known for her practice of the Art of Khemia. Her signature, "a flower that is not of this world," refers to her aforementioned ability to create life that doesn't entirely abide to the rules of Teyvat. Alice possesses the power to lift or mold entire island systems on command, and has a longer lifespan than normal humans. According to Skirk, she is "the Sustainer of the World's Borders." Nicole is aware of changes made to Irminsul. Like a prophetess, she only speaks to guide people toward the truth when a major change has occurred. Barbeloth is an astrologist who pioneered the study of divination in Teyvat, even taking students under her wing, such as Mona. Some members of the Hexenzirkel never had any magic training, including Andersdotter and I. Ivanovna N.

Celestia is a mysterious location that very few people understand. It is the floating island that can be seen in the sky above Teyvat, and is the residence and realm of the gods. It is currently controlled by the Heavenly Principles, although they have been silent since the cataclysm 500 years ago. It is said that only mortals who perform great, heroic feats can ascend to Celestia and achieve godhood, where they will watch over their people from above. All Vision wielders are "allogenes" who have the potential to reach godhood.

Gods are immortal and supernatural entities that lead and oversee the Human Realm, possessing natural and innate divine, elemental or magical powers. Most of Teyvat's gods belong to Celestia—the realm and residence of the gods—although several gods have displayed wariness or even resentment towards the heavenly citadel. Before the Archon War, many gods roamed the continent of Teyvat. After the Heavenly Principles had their functions ruined during the war of funerary flame, efforts were made to establish a new world order; seven divine seats opened up in Celestia, causing the continent to descend into a protracted series of conflicts that ended 2000 years ago. Over the course of the war, most gods were slain or sealed until only seven victors remained; each victor became their respective element's Archon and ruler of one of the seven nations, using their powers to transform its terrain and governing the land according to their ideals.

The cataclysm also referred to by a myriad of other descriptions including the catastrophe, the disaster, the fall of Khaenri'ah (or the "ancient kingdom"), the Dark Calamity or the Calamity of Darkness, and the pitch-black calamity, refers to a period of widespread chaos and destruction which occurred five hundred years ago. The conflicts surrounding the cataclysm primarily revolve around the encroachment of the Abyss — an otherworldly power at odds with Celestia's power — and the destruction of Khaenri'ah, a nation that lived without the influence of the gods. While the exact order of events is unknown, monsters carrying Abyssal power spewed forth from Khaenri'ah and wreaked havoc throughout Teyvat. Khaenri'ah's attempt to rebel against the gods ended with its destruction at the hands of the gods and the Heavenly Principles. This led survivors from the fallen nation to bear grudges against Celestia and the Seven Archons, while The Seven themselves grew embittered towards Celestia. Two of the Teyvat Chapter's main antagonistic groups, the Abyss Order and the Fatui, were established as a direct response to Celestia's actions. The exact circumstances surrounding the cataclysm remain a mystery, but it is linked to the "truth of this world." The Traveler's journey is to uncover said truth, during which they will learn more about the cataclysm.

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Nicole Reeyn, also known by her codename "N," is a member of the Hexenzirkel. Nicole Reeyn is a survivor of the Angel race which was created by the Heavenly Principles for the purpose of guiding humanity. She is an extraordinary prophetess who possesses great knowledge of Teyvat's direction and order. She is said to offer help to those in need of guidance, which led her to be known by other members of the Hexenzirkel as the "guide who will never get lost." She has a habit of speaking directly into people's minds without warning. Nicole is physically mute; she described herself as "suffocated by [her] inability to speak," and Wolfy mentions that one of Madam Mage's friends is a mute person who likes to speak in people's heads. She has messy handwriting due to a lack of practice. According to Skirk, Nicole once witnessed the self-destruction of her species and became human. Skirk considered asking Nicole how she felt about that transformation but ultimately decided against it due to Nicole's personality, choosing instead to leave her to work on her sculptures.

Seelie (plural Seelie) are the devolved form of Angels that can be found throughout Teyvat. They were created by the Heavenly Principles, and their purpose was to guide humanity as Celestia's divine envoys. They were eventually cursed by their creator, such that if they loved a single individual as opposed to all equally, they would be stripped of both their bodies and minds. Very few angels remain with their minds intact in the modern day, with all others being reduced to mindless spirits. Seelie (plural Seelie) are the devolved form of Angels that can be found throughout Teyvat. Each Seelie belongs to its respective Seelie Court, a statue the Seelie seem to finally rest at. Electro Seelie will instead "generate" their own court once they reach their destination. Seelie can often be found around treasure, puzzles, or locations of interest. Seelie and Seelie Courts can be out in the open or hidden behind breakable objects, such as the large rock formations with cracks in them. Chests will appear once the Seelie has settled back into the court. The player can activate their Elemental Sight near an empty Seelie Court and a blue trail will lead in the direction that the Seelie currently is and vice versa. Seelie will return to their starting location if they have not been led back to their court after a certain amount of time.

The Heavenly Principles, also known as the Primordial One, referred to as Pitkamoonen by the Frostmoon Scions, and possibly named Phanes, is the First Descender and current ruler of Teyvat. They are credited as the creator god who created humankind, as well as the Human Realm at large. Though rarely intervening directly, they currently govern the world from Celestia through a set of "laws" administered by their Four Shades. Originally hailing from the sea of stars, they arrived in Teyvat during the era of the ancient dragons. The Heavenly Principles created Four Shades of themself, and together they took over the planet after defeating the Seven Sovereigns and stealing their Authorities. They then reshaped the world, creating human beings in the process, and established a new civilization under their control. This reign was eventually interrupted by the arrival of Seutervoinen and the return of the Dragon King Nibelung during the Funerary Year, who fought a great war against them. The Heavenly Principles emerged victorious from the war, but was gravely wounded, preventing them from sustaining their control over the world. To compensate for their injuries from the war, they created the Gnoses, and commanded the gods of Teyvat to battle each other for the chance to govern the world in their stead—beginning the Archon War. 2,000 years ago, the victorious gods were appointed as the Seven Archons, and each of them were granted a Gnosis along with a seat in Celestia containing the stolen dragon Authorities. During the Cataclysm 500 years ago, the Heavenly Principles intervened to stop the surge of Abyssal power emerging from the Kingdom of Khaenri'ah. Though the disaster was successfully averted, the Heavenly Principles has remained asleep ever since. Taking advantage of their currently dormant state, both the Abyss Order and the Fatui seek to overthrow them and end their rule over Teyvat.

Khaenri'ah, also known as the Kingdom of Khaenri'ah or Dahri, is a subterranean region that is not under the purview of The Seven. It was once ruled by the Crimson Moon Dynasty, then by the Eclipse Dynasty. The kingdom of Khaenri'ah fell during the cataclysm 500 years ago. Around this time, Abyssal monsters created by the Khaenri'ahn alchemist Rhinedottir ("Gold") poured out into Teyvat, wreaking havoc across all seven nations. Khaenri'ah itself was destroyed by the Heavenly Principles and The Seven as punishment for their use of the Art of Khemia, Abyssal energy, and forbidden knowledge, all of which are inherently corruptive towards Teyvat. Afterwards, all pure-blooded Khaenri'ahns were cursed with immortality by Ronova, while those with mixed or foreign ancestry were turned into monsters. Some pure-blooded Khaenri'ahns still wander the realm of Teyvat today, though they are few and far between.

Six thousand years ago, Nicole was among the Angels tasked with guiding the people of Hyperborea, to bestow upon them the "civilization and creations of the angels." When the Angels were cursed to devolve into mindless Seelies as punishment for Koitar's rebellion, Nicole was one of the very few that managed to retain their power and preferred form for unclear reasons, although she was forced to telepathically communicate with others. Nicole was incredibly talkative at first, and she would set her head abuzz and give herself quite a headache whenever she spoke. Alice advised her to speak more steadily and present an air of mystery and nobility, which is how she developed her current manner of speaking. While the Traveler ruminates on the consequences of a person's removal from Irminsul following the incident with the Wanderer, who had removed his previous incarnation as Scaramouche from Irminsul and affected Teyvat's known history, a mysterious voice speaks to the Traveler and Paimon, telling them: "Unfortunately, the fate of Teyvat cannot easily be changed. Perhaps a god may have a slim chance, but for anyone else... who can say. [...] History does not change easily, but human hearts can. Believe your own eyes. Only that which you see is true. What is unseen is but an illusion." Her voice disappears after that, leaving no clue as to her identity. Alice gives a brief description of Nicole while describing the members of the Hexenzirkel, explaining that Nicole only speaks to guide people toward the truth when a change has occurred in the world. The Traveler suspects Nicole is the one who spoke to them and Paimon at the end of As Though Morning Dew if that quest was completed before the Event Story Quest Joy Above the Clouds in Windblume's Breath: Windblume Festival: Part III.

A disordered fable in someone's dream left by Nicole for Furina's official introduction states that as one lie follows another, "justice" waits inescapably at the end, and those who are ignorant by believing such to be a farce merely deceive themselves. During Chapter IV of the Archon Quests, Nicole's voice was heard by the Traveler at the Spina di Rosula base in Fleuve Cendre and she confirmed to them that the prophecy would come to fruition. However, she stated that prophecies are merely the future in the perspective of the gods, and that the gods are not omniscient; ultimately, she advises the Traveler to simply play their part. The Traveler meets Nicole in person after being directed to her by Alice (who they had also just met in Nod-Krai). Nicole was excited to see and talk to others in a long time and she gave them some information on how they could return Columbina to the moon. In order for the feat to work, she needed three people who could resonate with kuuvahki, picking the Traveler, Lauma and Arlecchino for the task. They investigated the Hyperborean ruins and she assisted them in discovering her name, allowing her to return to physical form. After Dottore appeared and attempted to steal Columbina's powers, the Wanderer returned to the ruins and, through the use of the Dodocommunication Device, established a dialogue between Nicole and the phantoms. He and Nicole discovered that the memories the phantoms recalled were much different from hers as a result of Dottore's meddling with them. The incidents he also caused at Teyvat's borders also angered her Alice, and they tasked Durin with helping the Traveler put a stop to his plans.

At some point after these events, one of Nicole's associates, an Angel named Mr. Nine, sought out help after attempting to investigate the situation in Nod-Krai. This was received by the Traveler and Fischl, who found a seelie being surrounded by two Wilderness Exiles. After killing them, they followed the seelie and were transported into a strange space, where Nicole was surprised to see them. Learning that they were searching for Mr. Nine, Nicole told them that the seelie was the one they were looking for. She explained that she tasked Nine with writing down her stories, who possessed those with similar aspirations and allowed her to talk again. She also revealed Oz's origins; he was created through the "half-truths" that Nine had wrote, though neither of them had expected anyone to use it until Fischl had done so.

Hyperborea, also known as the Golden City, was an ancient civilization located in the far north (it is presumed to be in or near Snezhnaya). Following the impact of a Celestial Nail,[1] the city was apparently swallowed by the deep sea. The Frostmoon Scions previously lived in Hyperborea, before abandoning it and relocating to Nod-Krai. Their Hyperborean bloodline, which leads to them having silver blood and horns, is sacred to them. It is mentioned in the Finale of the Deep Galleries Artifact Set, the weapon Ballad of the Fjords, and by Mary-Ann. The innermost circle of the Root Cycle item notably represents how the civilization was a "long lost paradise." After Hyperborea's destruction, the spirits of some of its late warriors were awakened by Abyssal taint, transforming into Wilderness Hunters.

The Celestial Nails—also referred to with a variety of terms such as divine nails, needles, pillars, and spikes—are large objects resembling broken crystalline pillars found scattered in ancient ruins across Teyvat. These nails contain immense power and are capable of affecting the Ley Lines in the areas where they are located. According to various legends, they were cast down by the heavens to heal the land following the Funerary Year, but they also devastated the mortal realm. However, they are also used as weapon of destruction.

Snezhnaya 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 diehard devotion and their unscrupulous methods in enacting her will. The autonomous region Nod-Krai is located at the southernmost part of Snezhnaya.

Koitar, also known as the Goddess of the Dawnstar, was the first angel of Celestia and ancestor of the Seelie in the distant past. She is the wife of Seutervoinen.

Seutervoinen, also known as the Apostle of the Far North, was a voyager from the sea of stars who inhabited the body of an unnamed youth during the era of Hyperborea, and would later become the husband of Koitar, the first angel and the Seelie's ancestor. Seutervoinen was a scribe whose mind traveled the cosmos while her undying body slumbered in a "distant celestial disk-construct." She charted countless peoples and civilizations fated to perish, and was duty-bound to never interact directly with them. As she describes humans as "chordate animals," it is likely that she was either an invertebrate animal, or not an animal of any kind. As the unnamed youth, he was described as a boy of humble birth with star-shaped pupils.

Irminsul is Teyvat's world tree, a type of silver-white tree which grows deep underground, and is connected to the Ley Lines of the world. It is said that the Dendro Archon's consciousness is directly connected to it, and that it itself is the root of Dendro power. Information is normally added to Irminsul via the Ley Lines, which continually absorb the world's memories. Those who are not from the world of Teyvat, such as Descenders, do not have records in Irminsul. Individuals who can connect to Irminsul can directly access the information stored in its repository. Information can be purged from Irminsul. Doing so removes all traces of that information from Teyvat as it originally existed. The purging of information requires power on the level of a god. Beings, including gods, can be purged, but a being cannot successfully remove itself entirely from Irminsul. Irminsul may also reject certain information when two entities share the same name and one of them holds significant historical importance in Teyvat. In the event this occurs, the new entity will be slowly forgotten, first from strangers, and then by their close friends, after which they slowly succumb to their base instincts and are slated to share the same fate as their original. To accommodate the loss of information, anything pertaining to information that belongs to the world of Teyvat may be changed, ranging from people's memories to physical objects such as books and letters. However, the actual events, their overall results, and overarching historical impacts remain unchanged. Those who belong to the world of Teyvat, including the Archons, can have their impressions of Teyvat's history altered; they will be unaware of any such changes. Notably, Paimon is also affected.

Steps can be taken to ensure that lost information is preserved or retrieved, such as abstracting information in a way such that the information "still resonates with the present information recorded in Irminsul." The successful preservation and retrieval of information that is purged from Irminsul is presumably difficult to do without the aid of someone who never lost that information, such as the Traveler. To this end, much information could have been purged from Irminsul without anyone remembering (apart from other Descenders) prior to the Traveler's arrival in Teyvat. If the information removed is that of an entire being, then the consequences of their actions and existence remain in the world. For example, the rainforests of Sumeru created by Greater Lord. Rukkhadevata remained after she was purged from Irminsul, and the history of the tradition of forest dwellers offering Rukkhashava Mushrooms to Sumeru Akademiya was preserved even though it is implied through the updated Archive description that the reason behind the Akademiya's receipt of Rukkhashava Mushrooms no longer exists. In addition, immediately following Nahida's removal of Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, Nahida still felt sad even though she only remembered that she had just successfully removed the pollution from Irminsul. Later, Nahida is also able to tell that she was once supported by a certain "warmth" that is implied to be Greater Lord Rukkhadevata or her memory. In addition, after Scaramouche attempted to purge himself from Irminsul, the Traveler personally verifies that the consequences of all that he did still remained, but are remembered to have happened for different reasons or with different actors.

Likewise, steps can be taken to ensure that the Ley Lines will accept information of a specific entity. Andersdotter's Durin was initially rejected by Irminsul and scripted to share the same fate as the one created by Rhinedottir upon physically entering Teyvat, as he was unaffected while in Simulanka. Steps taken by the Hexenzirkel and the Traveler allowed Andersdotter's Durin to become accepted by Irminsul as a different entity. Unlike item descriptions, Weapon and Artifact descriptions seem to be immune to changes in Irminsul's repository. Presumably, they exist solely for players.

The Spina di Rosula is an organization in Fontaine that dedicates their time to helping the people of Fontaine and investigating matters that the Gardes would not or have difficulty with. Originally founded by Callas, Navia's father, Navia serves as the second President of the group following her father's demise. The organization is funded by donations of its supporters. Although the organization prefers to handle issues peacefully, they do have enforcers to handle less than ideal situations and dirty work. During her stint as King of Constellation Metropole in the event Summertide Scales and Tales, Navia established a branch of the Spina in Simulanka.

Court of Fontaine: Fleuve Cendre is a point of interest located in Court of Fontaine, Court of Fontaine Region, Fontaine. It is a settlement located in the sewers beneath the Court of Fontaine. It is mainly inhabited by societal outcasts, including ex-convicts, active criminals, and the destitute and disabled. The Spina di Rosula is its de facto governing body, and many of its members also reside there.

The prophecy of Fontaine (unofficial name), referred to in-game simply as the prophecy, is an apocalyptic prophecy that is believed to have been foretold by Egeria, the former Hydro Archon. However, it is speculated by the Traveler that the prophecy may have actually been divined by Vedrfolnir, the Visionary. According to the prophecy, all inhabitants of Fontaine are born with sin that cannot be absolved. The prophecy also states that one day, the water levels in Fontaine will rise, and all individuals with sin will be drowned and dissolved, with only the Hydro Archon remaining, weeping on her throne. The prophecy further predicts that during this great flood, the sins of the people of Fontaine will be washed away.

Kuuvahki is a unique elemental force found only in Nod-Krai — or rather, a pure, primordial form of elemental energy. It came to be when Columbina, having traveled to the past and received the trilunar authority from her sisters, laid aside her body to permit her rebirth in Teyvat. Her discarded body was converted into kuuvahki energy, which was subsequently distributed across Nod-Krai. Kuuvahki can be used only within Nod-Krai to move objects, set machines in motion, fortify the creatures of the land, and even influence the weather and nature. There are two main types of kuuvahki: Red and blue. They have opposite polarities, which causes them to repel objects of the same color and attract objects of the opposite color. The player can infuse themselves with either type of kuuvahki to enter an "empowered state," allowing them to use their polarity to pick up, throw, and smash certain objects. Special buttons will appear when this is possible. Some entities and objects are only associated with one polarity ("unipolar"), while others are associated with both ("bipolar"). Bipolar objects have a mixed red-and-blue appearance, and can be attracted or repelled while infused with either polarity. The player can only use kuuvahki to carry one object at a time. Picking up another or exiting the empowered state will cause the object to drop to the ground. Some kuuvahki-influenced objects will automatically be picked up when the player is within a short range. When the player accumulates enough kuuvahki energy, they can temporarily transform into a kuuhenki to increase their mobility. Currently, this is only possible when standing near plants affected by kuuvahki.

Hyperborea, also known as the Golden City, was an ancient civilization located in the far north (it is presumed to be in or near Snezhnaya). Following the impact of a Celestial Nail,[1] the city was apparently swallowed by the deep sea.[2]

The Frostmoon Scions previously lived in Hyperborea, before abandoning it and relocating to Nod-Krai. Their Hyperborean bloodline, which leads to them having silver blood and horns, is sacred to them. It is mentioned in the Finale of the Deep Galleries Artifact Set, the weapon Ballad of the Fjords, and by Mary-Ann. The innermost circle of the Root Cycle item notably represents how the civilization was a "long lost paradise." After Hyperborea's destruction, the spirits of some of its late warriors were awakened by Abyssal taint, transforming into Wilderness Hunters.

The Dodocommunication Device is a magical device that the Traveler encounters during Summertime Odyssey. Created by Alice, the device was originally gifted to Venti from whom another copy was given to the Traveler. The device served as the Traveler and Venti's communication channel throughout the event Story Quest. The Dodocommunication Device was created by Alice and is visually modelled after the eponymous Dodoco. A pair of them can be used by two parties or entities to be able to contact one another by speaking to the device with the audio coming off the other end. However, the number of times it can be used is limited. According to Venti, only a select few have access to this device, with he and the Traveler being the only known users. However, when the Traveler and Paimon try to call him after being at the islands for a few days, an unknown voice answers instead and says that she cut off their connection to the outside world so that they can investigate the islands by themselves. The Traveler is able to call Venti again after the mystery of the islands is resolved, where he determines that she did not have any ill will. The inspiration for the Dodocommunication Device came from another world.

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