Are the 7 Archons Friends?
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The 7 Archons are not all friends, as their relationships with each other vary greatly, with some being close while others have strained or even adversarial relationships, largely due to their different values and goals. The original Seven appeared to be relatively close, sharing a common duty of guiding humanity and often gathering in Liyue for drinks, but over time, five of The Seven passed away, and some of the newer Archons no longer adhered to the duty of guiding humanity.
Understanding the Archons
To delve deeper into the question of whether the 7 Archons are friends, it’s essential to understand who they are and their roles in the world of Genshin Impact.
Relationship Dynamics
The dynamics between the Archons are complex, with friendships, rivalries, and even hostilities present among them.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are the 7 Archons evil?
The Gnostic belief systems regarding the Archons depict them as being evil or malevolent, associated with the corrupted material world.
2. Were Zhongli and Venti friends?
Zhongli and Venti are the last remaining members of the original Seven Archons and have been good friends since all the original Seven Archons were alive.
3. Do the Archons know each other?
The three have known each other for centuries or decades, with Venti and Zhongli being the only remaining members of the original Seven that are alive.
4. Are the Archons the bad guys?
In Gnosticism, the material world is created by a false god, or demiurge, and is considered to be evil, with the Archons ruling over this material realm within the “Kingdom of Darkness”.
5. Who is the most evil Archon?
Tsaritsa, the Cryo Archon, is rumored to be the most evil, with her attitude changing after the destruction of the subterranean nation Khaenri’ah at the hands of the Gods.
6. Why is the Cryo Archon evil?
The Cryo Archon’s love for her people dwindled until she became a cold-hearted woman solely dedicated to rebelling against the divine and creating a new era of peace through war.
7. How did the Hydro Archon die?
The former Hydro Archon left for Tunigi Hollow and fought the cataclysm, but in the end, she too died, and from her body, the Amrita pool came into existence.
8. Can Archons feel pain?
Whenever someone inflicts direct physical pain on the Archon’s host, the opponent experiences the exact same pain, although no physical damage is done.
9. What happens when an Archon dies?
Archons do not die; when they are removed, they return to their own source, which is apparently something like a queen Archon, with a type of hive mind.
10. Why did Zhongli pretend not to know Venti?
Zhongli and Venti insinuated they did not know each other in Genshin Impact’s 2023 Lantern Rite epilogue, as they live under the guise of human civilians in the neighboring regions and hide their godly status.
11. Who does Venti have a crush on?
Venti has a crush on Aether, as revealed in a Genshin Impact comic dub.
12. Why does Zhongli hide his identity?
Zhongli and Venti do not want their godly identities to be widespread to most mortals, keeping them a secret as the foundation of the way they currently rule their respective regions.
13. Are all Archons girls?
Archons don’t actually have gender, as their bodies are constructs, and they could choose to make a body of either sex or a body which isn’t human at all.
14. How many Archons died?
Five of The Seven Archons passed away over time, with some of the newer Archons no longer adhering to the duty of guiding humanity.
15. Are Archons powerless without gnosis?
Archons don’t need a gnosis to use their elemental powers, as Venti and Zhongli can still use their powers without one, although only Archons can possess gnosis.