Who is the Archon in Liyue?
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The Archon in Liyue is Rex Lapis, also known by his Goetic name Morax, who is the God of Contracts and a member of The Seven, and was the Geo Archon who presided over Liyue prior to revoking his providence during Archon Quest Chapter I. He is now replaced by Zhongli, who is the current Geo Archon and rules over Liyue, and is also known as Morax, a demon of liberal sciences and considered as the President of Hell.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Archons
- Who are the 7 Archons?: The 7 Archons are Iao, Saklas, Seth, David, Eloiein, Elilaios, and Yaldabaoth, who are part of the system of the Gnostics mentioned by Epiphanius.
- Who is the Archon of Mondstadt?: The Archon of Mondstadt is Lord Barbatos, who is also known as Venti, the Anemo Archon.
- What is Zhongli’s Archon name?: Zhongli’s Archon name is Morax, who is a demon of liberal sciences and considered as the President of Hell.
About the Geo Archon
- Who is the Geo Archon?: The current Geo Archon is Zhongli, who replaced Rex Lapis after he revoked his providence during Archon Quest Chapter I.
- Is Zhongli the same as Morax?: Yes, Zhongli and Morax are the same, with Morax being his Goetic name.
About the Archons’ Characteristics
- Are Archons female?: No, Archons do not have defined gender or sex, and can take on any form they wish to present to humans.
- Is Pyro!Archon a girl or boy?: The Pyro Archon‘s gender is not specified, as Archons do not have defined gender or sex.
About the Relationships Between Characters
- Is Xiao the son of Zhongli?: There is no explicit confirmation of Xiao being the son of Zhongli, but Zhongli is referred to as a parent figure to Xiao.
- Is Venti and Barbatos the same?: Yes, Venti and Barbatos are the same, with Barbatos being the Anemo Archon and Venti being his human form.
About Paimon
- What Archon is Paimon?: Paimon is believed to be the Archon of Time, due to her ability to move unaffected by time manipulation.
- Is Paimon evil?: Paimon is a demon of considerable power and is said to be obedient to Lucifer/The Devil, but her intentions in the game are not explicitly evil.
About the History of the Archons
- Who ruled Mondstadt before Venti?: Decarabian ruled Mondstadt before Venti, and was the one who formed the nation of Mondstadt over 2600 years before the beginning of the game.
- Is there a Cryo Archon?: Yes, the Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya is the Cryo Archon and the main antagonist of the game.
About the Current State of the Archons
- Who is the youngest god in Genshin?: The current Dendro Archon is the youngest god in Genshin, and is a small, childlike figure.
- Is Raiden Shogun evil?: The Raiden Shogun is a major antagonist in the game, but her intentions and motivations are complex and multifaceted, and cannot be simply classified as evil.