In the realm of Genshin Impact, the land of Natlan is currently abuzz with the arrival of version 5.0, unveiling tantalizing morsels of lore within the Archon quest. A novel development has arisen – for the first time in Genshin Impact history, we bear witness to a tradition of Archons who are not celestial beings or otherworldly entities, but mere mortals. The Archon quests in 5.0 have shed light on Natlan’s past, unmasking the truth that the Archons of this realm are ordinary humans endowed with extraordinary powers chosen through the Trials of the Sacred Flame. A revelation that opens the doors for any denizen of Natlan to ascend to the title of Pyro Archon, yet a troubling quandary lurks beneath the surface – the departure from the original concept of Natlan’s chosen champions.
If any individual can lay claim to the title of Pyro Archon, does this imply that one with a Hydro vision could also seize the mantle? The Pyro Archon, by sheer designation, must harness the flames of Pyro, raising the question of the fate of the initial vision once one assumes the role. Here lies an intriguing conjecture, intertwined with the conspicuous absence of any Pyro-inclined characters within Natlan’s borders.
A clarifying note must be made: Auntie Atea of the ‘People of the Springs’ stands as the sole NPC sighted bearing a Pyro vision, although she demonstrated no Pyro elemental prowess during her cameo in the Archon quest.
Wherefore, then, are the Pyro-bearers in Natlan? With the potential for a non-Pyro vision bearer to ascend to the Pyro Archonship, the query arises as to whether inheriting the Pyro Archon’s role confers the Pyro element upon one’s person or necessitates the relinquishment of the original vision. History indicates the rarity of an individual wielding multiple visions within Teyvat’s realm, save for the fleeting instance of Kazuha Kaedehara in Inazuma.
The entanglement deepens when one realizes the conspicuous absence of Pyro-affiliated denizens within Natlan’s society, barring Mavuika herself. Each tribe of Natlan embodies an elemental affinity – from Cryo to Anemo, Geo to Hydro, Dendro to Electro. Yet conspicuously absent, unreflected in any symbolic gesture, remains the Pyro tribe. Furthermore, no denizen, or champion in the native tongue, of Natlan has emerged exhibiting Pyro elemental manipulation in the game’s narrative tapestry.
Thus, the deduction emerges that no bearers of Pyro visions reside within Natlan’s Pyro Nation, suggesting that even the esteemed Pyro Archon may merely borrow the Pyro element’s potency rather than lay claim to a Pyro vision.
A striking departure from precedent unfolds in Natlan, as the Traveler encounters an unprecedented obstacle in acquiring the Pyro element from the Statue of the Seven. As elucidated in the 5.0 Livestream, underlying issues within Pyro Nation serve as impediments hindering the Traveler’s attunement to the Pyro element, a hurdle to be surmounted through the forthcoming Archon quests. This enigmatic hindrance may extend beyond the Traveler, shedding light on the absence of Pyro vision wielders within Natlan’s domain.
Per recent leaks, the Traveler is poised to retain the Pyro Gnosis upon the Archon Quest’s conclusion in Natlan. A break in established norms, where traditionally the Fatui emerges victorious in seizing the Gnosis across diverse regions, this time deploying their mightiest agent, Il Capitano. Should the leaks hold true and the Traveler secure the Pyro Gnosis, the possibility emerges of this event heralding the Traveler’s attunement to the Pyro element.
In a realm teeming with uncertainty and intrigue, one cannot help but speculate on the Traveler’s destiny in the shifting sands of fate. Might the Traveler, by the Archon Quest’s denouement, ascend to the venerable mantle of Pyro Archon? The impending confrontation with the Tsaritsa in Snezhnaya looms large on the horizon, foretelling the journey’s end. A poetic tradition observed in other Hoyoverse epics, where protagonists metamorphose into divine beings, intimates a similar evolution for the Traveler. As the tale unfurls, the Traveler may indeed embrace the legacy of the Archon, a role once inhabited by long-forgotten deities who passed the torch to mortal heirs.
In this labyrinth of conjecture and musings, one solitary voice, amidst the cacophony of doubt, dares to propose a daring thesis. Is it conceivable that the Traveler may emerge as the Pyro Archon ere the saga’s culmination? As the story unfolds, and the chapters unfurl, the answer remains shrouded in veils of uncertainty. Yet, the dance of possibility beckons, inviting all who dare to dream amidst the reverie of Genshin Impact’s enigmatic narrative.
