The central storyline of "Genshin Impact" revolves around the Traveler, a mysterious figure from another world, who is searching for their lost sibling. The Traveler becomes involved in the affairs of Teyvat and interacts with various characters from different nations, each with their own stories, backgrounds, and elemental abilities.
Archons and the Seven Nations: Teyvat is ruled by divine beings known as the Archons, who each govern one of the seven nations. The Archons are embodiments of their respective elements and hold immense power. The seven nations are Mondstadt (Anemo), Liyue (Geo), Inazuma (Electro), Sumeru (Dendro), Fontaine (Hydro), Natlan (Pyro), and Snezhnaya (Cryo).
The Abyss: Beneath the surface of Teyvat lies the Abyss, a dark and chaotic realm inhabited by dangerous creatures and powerful enemies. The Abyss Order seeks to unleash these dark forces and bring chaos to the world.
The Fatui: The Fatui is a powerful organization from Snezhnaya that is heavily involved in politics and is known for its ambition and ruthless pursuit of power. They manipulate events behind the scenes and have interests in various regions of Teyvat.
The Tsaritsa: The Tsaritsa is the leader of Snezhnaya and one of the Archons. She has a mysterious agenda involving the collection of the gnosis, the divine symbols of the Archons, which grants immense power.
The Vision Hunt Decree: In the lore, visions are magical gems that grant people elemental abilities. The Vision Hunt Decree, enacted by the Tsaritsa, involves forcefully taking visions from their bearers for reasons yet unknown.
The Traveler: The protagonist of the game, the Traveler, hails from another world and wields the power to travel between worlds and harness multiple elemental abilities. Their quest involves unraveling the mysteries of Teyvat, seeking their lost sibling, and understanding the fate of the world.
Character Stories: Each playable character in "Genshin Impact" has their own backstory, motivations, and connections to the world. These character stories are an integral part of the game's lore and provide depth to the overall narrative.
The Divine: Celestia is a floating city located above the skies of Teyvat. The gods who created Teyvat and its inhabitants reside in Celestia. The nature of these gods and their interactions with the world's inhabitants play a significant role in the lore.