Brief Summary
The video discusses the lore surrounding the moons of Teyvat in Genshin Impact, drawing from a recent web event and various in-game texts. It explores the history of the three original moons, their demise, and the resulting calamities, including the Crimson Moon and the Abyss invasion. The video also touches on the potential connection between these events and the current state of Teyvat, as well as the emergence of a new moon and its significance.
- The three original moons of Teyvat were the Eternal, the Iridescent, and the Frost Moon, each with unique roles and powers.
- Their destruction led to various calamities, including raging seas, crumbling mountains, the Crimson Moon, and the Abyss invasion.
- The Crimson Moon is linked to the Iridescent Moon and the Spiral Abyss, suggesting a deeper connection to the world's mysteries.
- The Frost Moon's demise coincided with the cataclysm 500 years ago, potentially linking it to the Abyss invasion.
- A new moon is rising, bringing with it a new fate and the attention of the people of the North.
Introduction: The Moons of Teyvat
The video introduces the topic of Teyvat's moons, highlighting their importance and the mysteries surrounding them. It mentions the countless hints in the game about the moons and their significance, potentially surpassing that of the sun. The video references the book in Liyue that speaks of the moon sisters who all died, emphasising that they were all Seelies or angels, as Natlan taught. The video aims to unravel the mystery piece by piece, starting with the information revealed in the new web event.
The Three Original Moons and Their Demise
The video identifies the three original moons as the Eternal, the Iridescent, and the Frost Moon. The Eternal Moon was the first to fall, causing raging seas and crumbling mountains, throwing the heavens and earth into chaos. This event is corroborated by a domain in Inazuma, where legends speak of mountains rising higher than the skies and the earth being larger than Heaven's dome before a mirror shattered and the oceans arose. The Iridescent Moon shattered as well, leaving moon fragments hidden behind the false sky.
The Crimson Moon and the Spiral Abyss
The consequences of the Iridescent Moon's shattering are explored, noting that the crimson shadow sank into the Abyssal sea. This is linked to Arlecchino's signature weapon, Crimson Moon's Semblance, which speaks of the crimson red moon falling into the Abyssal firmament. The video suggests that the Spiral Abyss was built to search for the Crimson Moon, revealing the truth of the false sky instead. The Crimson Moon is theorised to be the remnants or reflection of the Iridescent Moon, existing simultaneously and setting when the other ended.
The Cataclysm and the Frost Moon
The video connects the sudden resurgence of the Crimson Moon to the cataclysm 500 years ago, as explained in the book Folio of Foliage. It highlights that the sages of Sumeru and the Grove of Anahita named their Abyssal disaster the "black tide". The Frost Moon's demise is linked to the cataclysm, suggesting that when it stopped turning, the nations faltered and fell into ruin. This leads to the hypothesis that the Frost Moon no longer turning coincides with the Crimson Moon rising again, potentially explaining why Teyvat's current moon phases don't change.
The Story of the Moon Maidens and the New Moon
The video narrates a story of the ethereal Seelies, once known as moon maidens and angels, including names like Nabu, Malika, and the moon sisters Arya, Setet, and Canon. It tells of an Outlander who came to Teyvat and fell in love with one of the moon maidens, a union forbidden by the Heavenly Principles. This led to disaster, with the moon maidens falling one by one and the last sister ceasing to leave her palace. From the ashes, a new moon is rising, bringing a new fate, and the people of the North look to her for the benediction of the Wellin Moon.
Conclusion: Speculation and Anticipation
The video concludes by speculating whether the new moon is a consequence of the Traveler's arrival. It expresses excitement for future lore reveals, particularly in the upcoming 5.5 live stream, which coincides with a Blood Moon. The video anticipates significant secrets being revealed and promises more videos analysing the new information.
