Who Ruled Mondstadt Before Barbatos?

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Mondstadt, one of the seven nations in the world of Teyvat, was ruled by Decarabian, the God of Storms, before Barbatos took over as the Anemo Archon. Decarabian‘s reign was marked by violence and tyranny, and he was eventually overthrown by Barbatos, who is now known as the God of Freedom and the current Anemo Archon of Mondstadt.

History of Mondstadt

Early Rulers

The history of Mondstadt is complex and involves various rulers, including the Aristocrats who ruled the city in the distant past and the Lawrence Clan who became the main rulers of the city around 1000 years ago.

FAQs

1. Who was the Anemo God before Venti? Decarabian was the God of Storms that preceded Barbatos as the Anemo Archon, ruling Old Mondstadt in modern-day Stormterror Lair.
2. What happened 500 years ago in Genshin? 500 years ago, Khaenri’ah was destroyed by the “gods”, and the 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.
3. Who ruled Mondstadt 1000 years ago? The Lawrence Clan became the foremost clan in Mondstadt and became the main rulers of the city around 1000 years ago, but they grew corrupt and fell to degeneracy, eventually becoming tyrants.
4. Is Venti really Barbatos? Yes, Venti is indeed Barbatos, the current Anemo Archon of Mondstadt, who enjoys roaming around the city playing songs to his people, most of whom are unaware of his true identity.
5. Who ruled over Mondstadt before the Archons? The Aristocrats ruled Mondstadt in the distant past, who periodically sacrificed slaves to a drake as tributes for a false treaty of peace.
6. What is the oldest nation in Genshin? Liyue is the oldest nation in Teyvat, and its people had a headstart in economics, making it the most prosperous out of all the seven nations.
7. Did Khaenri’ah have an Archon? No, the Kingdom of Khaenri’ah was unique in that it had no gods holding dominion over it, and the Eclipse Dynasty were the rulers in Khaenri’ah during its final days.
8. Why does Venti not rule Mondstadt? Venti truly embodies the spirit of freedom and doesn’t see a point in sticking around Mondstadt or closely watching over every little thing that goes on, as he believes that the people of Mondstadt are able to govern themselves without his interference.
9. What country is Khaenri’ah based on? Khaenri’ah is based on Norway/Norse culture, with character names and references inspired by Norse figures and mythology.
10. Is Barbatos the original Archon? Barbatos, also known as Lord Barbatos, is the God of Freedom and the current Anemo Archon among The Seven, and along with Morax, he is one of The Seven’s two original members who are still alive at the start of the game.
11. Who won the Archon War? Barbatos and the Nameless Bard, alongside Decarabian’s disillusioned lover Amos and an unnamed knight, raised an army against the God of Storms and eventually emerged victorious, taking down the god and freeing the people from his stormy cage.
12. What happens when an Archon dies? According to the lore, Archons can’t be destroyed, they can only lose their physical form, and when that happens, they become pure essences probably drifting in the wind waiting for an opportune moment to rise again.
13. Who is the oldest Genshin character? The Geo Archon, also known as Zhongli, is the oldest character in Genshin Impact.
14. Why did Celestia destroy Khaenri’ah? The Gods destroyed Khaenri’ah because they knew too much, as the people of Khaenri’ah discovered the truth about the world, which is a false world created by the Gods to keep humanity under their strict control.
15. Which Archon survived the Archon War? Morax, like Barbatos, survived the millennia following the Archon War and has since continued to rule over Liyue as the Geo Archon.