Egeria and Focalors - Records of the Hydro Archons (Genshin Impact Lore)

Summary

The video explores the rich lore of the hydro archons, Aeria and Falar, detailing their origins and the significant events that shaped Fontaine. It describes Aeria's creation as the heart of the primordial sea, her fall from grace due to her desire to connect with humanity, and her eventual imprisonment by Celestia. Following Aeria's death during the cataclysm, Falar rises as the new hydro archon but ultimately faces her own downfall, leading to the transformation of Fontaine's people into true humans. The narrative intertwines themes of divine politics, rebellion, and the quest for identity, leaving viewers eager for more lore revelations.

Takeaways

• 😀 The history of the Hydro Archons, Agira and Falor, is rooted in the primordial conflict in Tavat.
• 😀 Aeria, created by the Primordial One, became the heart of the primordial sea but was sealed by Celestia for her actions.
• 😀 The prophecy foretold that the people of Fontaine would one day return to the primordial sea.
• 😀 King Remis attempted to prevent this prophecy, but his civilization, Ria, ultimately fell.
• 😀 After Aeria's death, Falor ascended as the new Hydro Archon, continuing Aeria's secret plans.
• 😀 Falor created a human, Finina, to act as a decoy Hydro Archon while keeping her divine essence hidden.
• 😀 Finina was cursed with immortality to maintain the facade of the Hydro Archon.
• 😀 Following a trial, Falor was executed, leading to the dissolution of her throne and the rise of true humanity in Fontaine.
• 😀 The flood that was prophesized to dissolve Fontaine’s people was averted as they became true humans.
• 😀 The lore of the Hydro Archons has significant potential for future storytelling within the game.

Q & A

Who are the two Hydro Archons discussed in the video?

The two Hydro Archons are Agira and Falar.

What event led to the creation of Agira?

Agira was created from material originating from the Primordial Sea after the defeat of the Seven Dragon Sovereigns by the Primordial One.

What significant act did Agira perform that was deemed a sin by Celestia?

Agira infused the oceanids with water from the Primordial Sea, allowing them to become human.

What was the prophecy regarding the people of Fontaine?

The prophecy claimed that the waters would rise and dissolve the people of Fontaine back into their original forms.

Who was Remis and what did he try to accomplish?

Remis was the God King who united the people of Fontaine, teaching them agriculture and the arts, while trying to prevent the destruction foretold in the prophecy.

What happened to Ria after the rebellion led by Sila?

Ria fell into chaos and was prophesized to face utter destruction, leading to its eventual downfall.

How did Agira come to rule Fontaine after her imprisonment?

Celestia called upon Agira to rule Fontaine again, and she united the people with enduring laws, later becoming the first Hydro Archon.

What significant transformation did Falar undergo to deceive Celestia?

Falar separated her Divinity from her body, creating a human named Finina to act as the Hydro Archon while she retained her divine essence.

What was the outcome of the trial that Finina faced?

During the trial, it was revealed that Finina was just a human, leading to a death sentence for Falar, who had orchestrated the deception.

What happened to the elemental authority of the Hydro Archon after Falar's death?

With Falar's death, the elemental authority returned to Nuet, the current Dragon Sovereign of Water, which allowed the people of Fontaine to be saved from the prophecy.