SEASON TWO
Every episode our team will work to provide you with visual and video aids to help you better understand comparisons and what we’re talking about.
Below are some resources surrounding what we discussed about The Twin Archons that may be helpful to better understand this week’s lore:
The intro into the Raiden Shogun story tells a lot in very little time. If you pay close attention you can follow Ei’s life as she loses her friends and ultimately her sister. Watch as she transforms to the cold Shogun we first met in Inazuma.
Watch on YouTube: Raiden Shogun: Nightmare
We learn more about the state of Ei and how she sees the world in the story teaser “Promise of a People’s Dream.” We get a glimpse of the moment the twins were reunited before Makoto’s death.
Watch on YouTube: Promise of a People’s Dream
The Plane of Euthymia is where Ei has been contemplating eternity while the Shogun runs the nation. During the Archon Quest Chapter II: Act II we are transported to this tranquil state and face off with Ei.
We discuss where we think the Plane of Euthymia may possibly exist and our best guess is under the Grand Narukami Shrine. The door to the weekly boss fight lives there and seems to defy space and time. Where do you think the portal lives?
The book Treasured Tales of the Chouken Shinkageuchi is mentioned a few times in this episode. It contains much of the early lore we know about the relationship between Ei and Makoto. You can purchase this book at the Yae Publishing House in Inazuma.
The Musou Isshin, aka titty sword, is the weapon passed down from Makoto to Ei. A piece of Makoto’s consciousness is unlocked from the sword when Ei finally uses it to its fullest capacity. This sword is also integral when performing the Musou no Hitotachi – the powerful attack we see used at the end of the Signora battle.
There are not many that can survive the Musou no Hitotachi, and Kazuha’s friend – named Tomo by the fanbase – unfortunately found that out first hand. You can visit Tomo’s grave off the side cliff of the Shrine. Along with his sword you’ll find his inactive vision (if you’ve completed the Archon Quest) and his white cat.
Kazuha had better luck against the Musou no Hitotachi because the previously dead vision of his friend (read: boyfriend) activated at the perfect time to stop the Shogun from slaying the traveler.
Watch on YouTube: Kazuha Versus Raiden Shogun Cutscene
Feens brings up a theory from YouTuber Ashikai when it comes to the Sacred Sakura and the idea of time loops.
Check out the full video on YouTube: Imperatrix Umbrosa Act 2 Analysis
From Traveler Abshid:
“I have a crackpot theory, that Paimon is not Istaroth but becomes Istaroth and goes back in time to set in motion the current events. I say this because we were there when Sacred sakura was planted, Ei did it in front of us, meaning things that happen in the future can create the events in the past and this beyond the power of Irminsul.”
Thanks for sharing your theory!
@talesoftif maybe raiden is the problem? #raidenshogun #genshin #genshinimpact #genshinmemes #genshintok #talesofteyvat #talesofteyvatpod #itsme #itsmeimtheproblem #ei ♬ Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift
Is Ei the problem? Nah…
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Artist Spotlight
There are so many talented & creative people in the Genshin community, and we’d like to spread some love to a wonderful artist – Lyra Lim. Not only does Lyra make the cutest little chibi characters, they also create stunning character art (and the cutest axolotl macot you’ll find on the internet).
See more work from Lyra Lim on Instagram and Twitter.
Artwork posted with permission of the artist.
