The destruction of the nation of Khaenri'ah by the gods... is the reason why the Abyss Order now seeks to destroy the nations watched over by The Seven.
The Abyss Order is a mysterious, powerful legion of monsters from the Abyss who are the enemies of both humanity and surface civilization, and thrive in many corners of Teyvat. They are one of the two primary antagonistic factions alongside the Fatui in Genshin Impact.
Description[]
The Abyss Order was founded by Chlothar Alberich, a noble in the Alberich royal family. Some time after the cataclysm, he encountered the sinner Vedrfolnir and was greatly awed by his power. Chlothar would then go on to establish the Abyss Order. With the Traveler's Sibling eventually becoming their (Princess/
The Abyss Order's size, membership, hierarchy, and degree of power are unknown. Because most members reside in the Abyss, little is actually known about them by Teyvat, other than that they hold a strong hatred against the people of the seven nations and their Archons, and desire to overthrow the world ruled by the Archons. Many, if not all members were originally from Khaenri'ah prior to being cursed.
Members of the Abyss Order are generally perceived as any intelligent humanoid being, such as Abyss Lectors/Heralds and Iniquitous Baptists. It should be noted that not all of these beings are members of the Abyss Order, such as Jakob, a neohuman who takes the form of an Iniquitous Baptist (and shows disdain towards the organization), a Cryo Abyss Herald that the Traveler's sibling encountered before the Abyss Order was founded,[1] and an Electro Abyss Lector that Burkina fought during the cataclysm.[2]
There is an "inner circle" in the Order that is close to the Traveler's Sibling, though the purpose or members of this group is currently unknown.
The Loom of Fate[]
The Loom of Fate is an ongoing operation that the Abyss Order is undertaking. The name was first used by Chlothar a few centuries prior to the events of the game to describe his son Caribert; he claimed that Caribert had become the "Loom of Fate" after being imbued with Abyssal power, and would be able to weave his destiny anew.[3] Before the Traveler arrived at Fontaine, the term refers to attempts by the Abyss Order to construct a mechanical god.[4]
Following the destruction of the Divine Throne of Hydro, the Loom of Fate now refers to a powerful device that when fully operational, is able to weave its own Ley Lines into the planet. While incomplete it was able to weave new memories, a function Caribert used to calm the hilichurls around Vimara Village and implant false memories of him living with the village's inhabitants to enjoy the life that he was never able to live. Upon completion it lost this function. The Traveler's sibling is currently attempting to fully activate the device before the Heavenly Principles awaken.[5] The sibling later used it to weave the Ley Lines of New Khaenri'ah in the Night Kingdom, storing it in an "Atlas" so it could be set down in a suitable area in the future.[6]
Members[]
Leaders[]
Traveler's Sibling[]
The Traveler's sibling eventually leads the Abyss Order after becoming separated from the Traveler and seeing the "truth" of the world.
Sentient Abyss Creatures[]
Hilichurls[]
The Abyss Order usually conscripts Hilichurls to do their work. Most were former citizens of Khaenri'ah who were originally from the lands of the gods and relocated there. When Khaenri'ah fell, they were cursed with the "wilderness" and transformed into hilichurls.[1]
Because many hilichurls are cursed citizens from the destroyed nation of Khaenri'ah, the Abyss Order and the Traveler's sibling hope to cleanse the curse from the hilichurls so that they may either "return to the natural cycle of life and death as soon as possible" or, according to Dainsleif, become the foundation for the to-be-rebuilt Khaenri'ah if they are successfully cleansed.[7]
Story[]
Around 500 years ago, the fall of the Eclipse Dynasty led to a cataclysm that destroyed Khaenri'ah.[8] Sometime after the fall of Khaenri'ah, Chlothar and his transformed son Caribert moved to Avidya Forest for the latter's medical treatment. He met the Traveler's Sibling, and together they discovered Vedrfolnir in the form of a chained crystal hidden within the Unknown Sanctuary. He imbued Chlothar with Abyssal power, allowing him to restore Caribert's sentience. Chlothar concluded that the power of the Abyss was able to do what the Seven could not and reverse the Khaenri'ahn curse. Inspired, he began to worship Vedrfolnir and eventually founded the Abyss Order. The sibling, while disturbed by his ramblings, soon learned the truth of Teyvat and became disillusioned, joining the Abyss Order after finishing their travels.[1]
The Sibling is revered by the Abyss Order and is addressed by them as (Princess/
In the beginning of the game, the Abyss Order takes advantage of Dvalin to incite him to destroy Mondstadt. However, Venti and the Traveler are able to purify the Abyssal poison in his veins and restore his sanity.[9]
Defiled Statue.
After, the Abyss Order attempted to execute their Loom of Fate operation. To this end, they planned to use the ancient technology within the "Field Tillers" from Khaenri'ah, searching through the many Ruin Guards littered throughout Teyvat hoping to find the eye of the very first one. They intended to use both the Defiled Statue underneath Mt. Aocang and the eye on Osial to create a mechanized god they could control. However, the Traveler and Dainsleif found the first Field Tiller's eye at Stormterror's Lair before the Abyss Order could, and Dainsleif opted to keep it with him rather than entrust it to another party.[4]
A group led by Enjou would later arrive in Enkanomiya to look for the book Before Sun and Moon, which would serve as proof that Celestia came from beyond Teyvat. Due to an unrelated situation on Watatsumi Island, the Traveler would descend into Enkanomiya, resulting in the operation failing with a large amount of casualties. Later on, Enjou would negotiate with the Bathysmal Vishap to engulf Enkanomiya in darkness so they could rescue their kin inside the Dainichi Mikoshi. This appeared to serve no useful meaning, since Enjou had no real reason to help the vishaps.[10]
The Abyss Order became aware of an unusual pool of water in the Chasm that would subdue the effects of the curse placed upon them. The Traveler's sibling, determined to reverse the curse, authorized an experimental device that would supposedly amplify the water's effects — this was despite its low chance of success and the high chance of causing undue suffering to the hilichurls. The operation was foiled by both Dainsleif and the Traveler, the former having been accidentally been sent to the Chasm and the latter investigating unusual hilichurl activity.[11]
Sometime after the events of the Sumeru Archon Quests, the Abyss Order began to meddle with the Ley Lines around Avidya Forest for reasons unknown. Dainsleif manages to put a stop to it, though the Ley Line disruption allowed the Traveler to relive their sibling's time with Chlothar in the same location centuries ago.[1]
Roughly 500 years ago in Sumeru, a descendant of Hadura, Klingsor, became enthralled by the powers of the Abyss and learned of some of the truths he had suspected were hidden from him by the Skeptics. He led a group of Abyss Order members and monsters to attack Vourukasha Oasis to obtain the Great Songs of Khvarena in order to break the seal over the Harvisptokhm, though they were ultimately pushed back by the Pari and the Skeptics. He was still persistent, and later convinced the current head of the Skeptics, Nasejuna, to help him break the seal. They convinced the Pari Sorush that she would need the songs and sacrifice herself to do so, but the plot was foiled by the Traveler, who had stumbled upon the Pari and agreed to help, while harboring suspicion towards Nasejuna due to his behavior while obtaining the songs and reinforcing the seal.[12]
After the Divine Throne of Hydro was destroyed by Focalors, the Traveler's sibling noted that despite the flagrant disregard for the "rules", the Heavenly Principles did not react, concluding that they had a "situation" of their own up above. Continuing the Loom of Fate operation, Caribert's consciousness manages to fool Dainsleif into believing that he had given the eye of the Field Tiller, prompting him and the Traveler to check the ruins to see if he had done so. The Traveler's sibling, along with a Abyss Herald: Frost Fall, ambush the pair and begin tampering with the Ley Lines, prompting Dainsleif to send the Traveler away. The sibling then confronts Dainsleif and manages to injure him in the ensuing fight, while the Traveler discovers Caribert and enters his mind realm. Caribert explains the purpose and nature of the Loom of Fate before he expires, while the Traveler's sibling also runs into the realm and reunites with the Traveler, explaining their motives and reasonings to them before they are forced to leave when the space collapses. The sibling manages to recover the eye from Dainsleif (who had hidden it in his body), allowing the operation to continue as planned, with the sibling hoping that they could fully activate the Loom of Fate before the Heavenly Principles awakened.[5]
Enjou would later travel to Natlan in order to study lore about the Turnfire and Mare Jivari, where he would negotiate a deal with Kinich to do his "historical research" in return for summoning a Beastly Rift for him. Kinich intended to use the rift in order to place a severely deteriorating Kongamato in it for both it and his tribe's safety. Secretly, Enjou struck a deal with Ajaw to claim his body, though this was actually a ploy Kinich and Ajaw had set up in order to lure Enjou to the Traveler, as Kinich was aware they sought information regarding the Abyss Order. While the lure worked, Kinich had not been aware that the two had known each other and Enjou left after a short conversation with them.[13] Eventually, Enjou was able to enter the Mare Jivari with the Traveler and Citlali's help and revealed his motives for searching it, bidding them farewell as he ventured into the smouldering, shattered land.[14]
The Order would later invade Natlan, though this was actually a feint in order to allow the sibling to enter the Night Kingdom and speak to Yohualtecuhtin, Lord of the Night without any disturbance. The force was led by Haden and they acted with unusually precise coordination. While a few skirmishes occurred between the Order and natives, their main objective was to distract them and some went into meditation in order to recall memories of Khaenri'ah. The operation was a success, though a considerable amount of forces were lost. After the Atlas of New Khaenri'ah was obtained, the remaining forces withdrew from the nation.[6]
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Notes[]
- Background stories that may be related to the Abyss Order are told in some artifact set and weapon lores — notably that of Arundolyn, Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, who led an expedition against the monsters that spewed forth from Khaenri'ah. While he survived, his friend and companion Rostam perished in battle.[15][16]
- Rostam was mentor to a person known as the White Knight, later known as the Bloodstained Knight. After his violent path caused others to shun him, he continued his battle against the monsters in Khaenri'ah and ultimately perished. After death, however, he learned about the injustice behind Khaenri'ah's destruction, that caused the people of the land to be cursed and become monsters.[17][18]
Other Languages[]
Abyss Order
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Abyss Order | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 深渊教团 Shēnyuān Jiàotuán | Abyss Order |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 深淵教團 Shēnyuān Jiàotuán | |
| Japanese | アビス教団 Abisu Kyoudan | Abyss Order |
| Korean | 심연 교단 Simyeon Gyodan | Abyss Order |
| Spanish | Orden del Abismo | Abyss Order |
| French | Ordre de l'Abîme | Abyss Order |
| Russian | Орден Бездны Orden Bezdny | Abyss Order |
| Thai | Abyss Order | — |
| Vietnamese | Giáo Đoàn Vực Sâu | Abyss Order |
| German | Orden des Abgrunds | Order of the Abyss |
| Indonesian | Abyss Order | — |
| Portuguese | Ordem do Abismo | Abyss Order |
| Turkish | Hiçlik Tarikatı | Abyss Order |
| Italian | Ordine dell'Abisso | Abyss Order |
Loom of Fate
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Loom of Fate | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 命运的织机 Mìngyùn de Zhījī | Loom of Fate |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 命運的織機 Mìngyùn de Zhījī | |
| Japanese | 運命の織機 Unmei no Shokki | Loom of Fate |
| Korean | 운명의 베틀 Unmyeong-ui Beteul | Loom of Fate |
| Spanish | Telar del Destino | Loom of Fate |
| French | Les fils du destin | The Threads of Fate[• 1] |
| Russian | Плетение судьбы Pleteniye sud'by | Braidwork of Fate |
| Thai | การถักทอแห่งโชคชะตา Kan thak-tho haeng chok-cha-ta | Weaving of Fate |
| Vietnamese | Máy Dệt Vận Mệnh | |
| German | Webstuhl des Schicksals | Loom of Fate |
| Indonesian | Roda Takdir | Wheel of Fate |
| Portuguese | Tear do Destino | |
| Turkish | Kaderin Ağları | Fate's Webs |
| Italian | Telaio del fato | Loom of Fate |
- ↑ French: Fils is a homograph meaning both "threads" and "son." The meaning turns blurry when Chlothar tells Caribert "he shall become one of 'the threads/sons of fate'" in Portended Fate.
Change History[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Archon Quest Act, Chapter III, Act VI: Caribert
- ↑ Tribal Chronicles Quest A Hero's Rite in Yupanqui's Turnfire: Act II
- ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter III, Act VI - Caribert, Part 4: Portended Fate
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Archon Quest, Chapter I, Act IV - We Will Be Reunited, Part 2: A Herald Without Adherents
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Archon Quest, Chapter IV, Act VI - Bedtime Story, Part 3: World-Order Narration
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Archon Quest, Chapter V, Act VI - A Space and Time for You, Part 3: A Space and Time Without You
- ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter II, Act IV - Requiem of the Echoing Depths, Part 3: Memories of Inteyvat
- ↑ Book: Breeze Amidst the Forest, Vol. 1 - Ballad Selection Excerpt
- ↑ Archon Quest, Prologue, Act III - Song of the Dragon and Freedom, Part 6: A Long Shot
- ↑ Event Three Realms Gateway Offering Quest, Aphotic Diffusal: Three Realms Gateway Offering: Aftermath
- ↑ Archon Quest, Chapter II, Act IV - Requiem of the Echoing Depths, Part 1: In the Depths, an Unexpected Reunion
- ↑ World Quest Act: Khvarena of Good and Evil
- ↑ Tribal Chronicles, Yupanqui's Turnfire, Act III - Kinich's Deal, Part 2: I, Flame Bearer
- ↑ World Quest: The_Last_Survivor_of_Tenochtzitoc
- ↑ Artifact Set: Brave Heart
- ↑ Weapon Description: Ferrous Shadow
- ↑ Artifact Set: Bloodstained Chivalry
- ↑ Weapon Lore: The Black Sword
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