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Teyvat is the fantasy world and continent where the action role-playing game Genshin Impact takes place, governed by seven elements and ruled by individual gods known as Archons The Continent of Teyvat: The main landmass where humans built a thriving civilization with the help of elemental abilities granted by the Archons.The Fake Sky: Lore suggests Teyvat is enclosed by a protective shell or "false sky" that separates it from the rest of the universe.Satellites: The world features a large moon called the Frost Moon, alongside two former moons known as the Eternal Moon and Iridescent Moon Mondstadt: The city of freedom and Anemo (wind), inspired by medieval Germany.Liyue: The harbor of contracts and Geo (earth), inspired by traditional China.Inazuma: The isolated archipelago of eternity and Electro (lightning).Sumeru: The nation of wisdom and Dendro (nature/plants), blending rainforests and deserts inspired by South Asia and the Middle East.Fontaine: The region of justice and Hydro (water).Natlan: The nation of war and Pyro (fire).Snezynaya: The powerful Cryo (ice) nation tied closely to the Fatui The Seven: Also known as The Seven, these deities earned their positions and divine seats by winning the historic Archon War roughly 2,000 years ago.Celestia and Gnoses: Each Archon is connected to Celestia through a special magic focus called a Gnosis, which symbolizes their status among the divine.Divine Thrones: Archons draw power from a divine throne holding an elemental Authority, though they naturally possess inherent elemental abilities without needing a Gnosis. Elements and Ideals: Every Archon is tied to one of the game's seven elements (Anemo, Geo, Electro, Dendro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo) and embodies a specific philosophical ideal (such as Freedom, Eternity, or Wisdom) that shapes how they govern.No Visions Needed: Unlike normal playable characters, Archons do not require a Vision to manipulate elemental energy.Human Disguises: Most Archons walk among mortals in human forms or aliases, and some original members have passed away or retired, replaced by successors over the centuries