Unraveling Makoto’s Fateful Journey: Why the Electro Archon Ventured to Khaenri’ah
Raiden Makoto, the original Electro Archon of Inazuma, ventured to Khaenri’ah during the Cataclysm due to an overwhelming sense of responsibility and a deep-seated desire to mitigate the suffering caused by the unfolding disaster. Despite being a peace-loving goddess, she felt compelled to confront the source of the chaos directly, even though it ultimately led to her demise. It was not a strategic decision born of military necessity, but rather a compassionate act driven by her nature as a deity deeply connected to her people’s well-being.
The Burden of Divinity: Understanding Makoto’s Motivations
To truly understand why Makoto journeyed to the doomed nation, we must consider several crucial aspects of her character and her role as an Archon:
- Her Peaceful Nature: Unlike her twin sister, Ei, who excelled in combat, Makoto was more inclined towards governance, diplomacy, and fostering peace. However, this didn’t mean she was weak or incapable of action. Her strength lay in her empathy and her unwavering commitment to her ideals.
- The Archon’s Duty: As an Archon, Makoto felt an immense responsibility for the safety and prosperity of Inazuma. The Cataclysm posed a direct threat to her nation and its people, and she couldn’t stand idly by while devastation spread.
- A Call to Action: The scale of the Cataclysm, with its monstrous incursions and widespread destruction, undoubtedly sent ripples across Teyvat, reaching even the most isolated corners of Inazuma. Makoto likely felt a personal call to understand and address the root cause of the disaster, believing that she could somehow alleviate the suffering.
- A Desire for Understanding: It’s possible Makoto sought to understand the nature of the threat emanating from Khaenri’ah in order to better protect Inazuma. Her intentions may have been to find a solution or a way to shield her nation from further harm.
- The Information Gap: It is important to note that Makoto went alone, without informing Ei. Perhaps she knew Ei would not approve of her plan and attempted to spare her sister from the situation.
The Tragedy of a Compassionate God
Ultimately, Makoto’s decision to go to Khaenri’ah was a tragic one. It highlights the burdens placed upon those in positions of power, especially when confronted with overwhelming crises. Her actions demonstrate the profound impact of the Cataclysm on the Archons and the lengths to which they would go to protect their people. The events of the past shape the present in the world of Genshin Impact, showing how the past affects the present, and offering fertile ground for reflection on the nature of history itself. The resources available at the Games Learning Society, specifically at GamesLearningSociety.org, can help one to understand these complex narrative structures and relate them to real-world issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Did Makoto fight in the Archon War?
Yes, Raiden Ei and Makoto both participated in the Archon War. While Ei was the primary warrior, Makoto’s contributions were essential to their victory, as they acted as one.
2. Who is stronger, Ei or Makoto?
Ei is stronger in terms of combat ability. Ei defended Inazuma from danger and fought Raiden’s battles while Makoto took care of politics and laid down the laws.
3. What was Makoto the Archon of?
Makoto, also known as Baal, was the original Electro Archon of Inazuma. She was the predecessor to her younger twin sister, Ei.
4. What was Makoto the goddess of?
Makoto was a peace-loving goddess with a strong sense of responsibility.
5. Why is Ei called Beelzebub?
Beelzebub is Ei’s original social name. The reason for the change is unknown. Perhaps she just thinks Ei sounds cooler.
6. What happened to Raiden Ei’s body?
In order for Makoto to become one of The Seven in Genshin Impact, Raiden Ei sacrificed her body so her twin could ascend to Celestia. As the new Electro Archon, Makoto recreated Raiden Ei’s body. From then on, Raiden Ei acted as Makoto’s body double.
7. Were Ei and Makoto both Archons?
Before the Cataclysm, Raiden Ei and Makoto won the Archon War together. Raiden Makoto was the Electro Archon of Inazuma prior to the cataclysm that claimed her life. She was then succeeded by her twin sister, Raiden Ei.
8. What did Ei do after Makoto died?
After Makoto’s death, Ei created the Raiden Shogun puppet to rule Inazuma in her stead and secluded herself in the Plane of Euthymia.
9. Was Makoto also the god of eternity?
Makoto’s ideal was eternity though unlike Ei’s perpetual eternity, Makoto believed that eternity was transient and the only truly eternal thing is change.
10. Who destroyed Khaenri’ah in Genshin Impact?
For this reason, the gods of Celestia destroyed Khaenri’ah. Luckily, Albedo survived.
11. Which Archon died in the Archon War?
The previous Hydro Archon – Egeria, perished during the cataclysm, her remains became the Amrita Pool while her consciousness was anchored to the Human Realm by the Harvisptokhm (grown by Greater Lord Rukkhadevata) to contain and cleanse the Abyssal defilement in the Girdle of the Sands, she was later replaced by ….
12. How old is Raiden Ei in human years?
The Raiden Shogun, also known as Ei, is around 3000 years old.
13. Why did Ei create Raiden Shogun?
Hoping to avoid similar tragedies in the future, Ei creates the Shogun to rule on her behalf, and proceeds to hide her consciousness inside the puppet, secluding herself from the outside world.
14. Who is the strongest Archon?
The Tsaritsa, the Cryo Archon, is said to be the strongest Archon in Teyvat.
15. Why is the Cryo Archon evil?
The Tsaritsa’s attitude changed after the destruction of the subterranean nation Khaenri’ah at the hands of the Gods. 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.