![[3.5] Losing my mind over the Primordial One - Genshin Impact Lore/Theory @Ashikai](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ilu8JsXHIAI/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Something's never really sat quite right with me in regards to the Primordial One... "MAY" have been Phanes? Why is there room for doubt?!
Well, in this video let's dig a little deeper and maybe we can answer that infamous question - Who exactly IS the Primordial One? Is it Phanes? Or someone else?
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**Timestamps**
No timestamps. This is one long ramble.
**Sources/Citations/Further Reading**
Nyx - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyx
Nyx - theoi.com/Protogenos/Nyx.html
Phanes - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phanes
Moirai - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moirai
Orphic Mythology - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphism_(religion)
Orpheus - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpheus
Before Sun and Moon - genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Before_Sun_and_Moon
Flowers of Paradise Lost - genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Amethyst_Crown
Staff of the Scarlet Sands - genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Staff_of_the_Scarlet_Sands
Luminiferous Aether - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminiferous_aether
Something's never really sat quite right with me in regards to the Primordial One... "MAY" have been Phanes? Why is there room for doubt?!
Well, in this video let's dig a little deeper and maybe we can answer that infamous question - Who exactly IS the Primordial One? Is it Phanes? Or someone else?
**Related Videos**
Which Witch? A Deep Dive in the Hexenzirkel - youtu.be/J4DMk5M3MP8
Magenta - youtu.be/xeYOHNpocGE
**Timestamps**
No timestamps. This is one long ramble.
**Sources/Citations/Further Reading**
Nyx - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyx
Nyx - theoi.com/Protogenos/Nyx.html
Phanes - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phanes
Moirai - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moirai
Orphic Mythology - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphism_(religion)
Orpheus - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpheus
Before Sun and Moon - genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Before_Sun_and_Moon
Flowers of Paradise Lost - genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Amethyst_Crown
Staff of the Scarlet Sands - genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Staff_of_the_Scarlet_Sands
Luminiferous Aether - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminiferous_aether
![[3.5] Losing my mind over the Primordial One - Genshin Impact Lore/Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ilu8JsXHIAI/mqdefault.jpg "[3.5] Losing my mind over the Primordial One - Genshin Impact Lore/Theory
Somethings never really sat quite right with me in regards to the Primordial One... MAY have been Phanes? Why is there room for doubt?!
Well, in this video lets dig a little deeper and maybe we can answer that infamous question - Who exactly IS the Primordial One? Is it Phanes? Or someone else?
**Related Videos**
Which Witch? A Deep Dive in the Hexenzirkel - https://youtu.be/J4DMk5M3MP8
Magenta - https://youtu.be/xeYOHNpocGE
**Timestamps**
No timestamps. This is one long ramble.
**Sources/Citations/Further Reading**
Nyx - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyx
Nyx - https://www.theoi.com/Protogenos/Nyx.html
Phanes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phanes
Moirai - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moirai
Orphic Mythology - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphism_(religion)
Orpheus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpheus
Before Sun and Moon - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Before_Sun_and_Moon
Flowers of Paradise Lost - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Amethyst_Crown
Staff of the Scarlet Sands - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Staff_of_the_Scarlet_Sands
Luminiferous Aether - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminiferous_aether")
![[1.2 ZZZ] What Made Hollow Zero Erupt? - A Zenless Zone Zero Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jS-tZQGytkI/mqdefault.jpg "[1.2 ZZZ] What Made Hollow Zero Erupt? - A Zenless Zone Zero Theory
I think I know how and why Hollow Zero erupted, and I might even know who.
Spoilers: I dont think it was Carole Arna.
#hoyocreators #zzzero #zzzstoryline
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Qingyi Agent Mission
- Chapter 4 finale
- The Prophecy
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Translation Observations (by Obvious-Low-3967): https://www.reddit.com/r/ZZZ_Official/comments/1gavkt4/to_make_sure_you_konw_what_this_event_really/
Qingyi Trust Event (Wikan): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ADSHyPfORg")
![[4.3] Version 4.3 Patch Recap and Analysis - Genshin Impact Lore](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jeaijnZJdeM/mqdefault.jpg "[4.3] Version 4.3 Patch Recap and Analysis - Genshin Impact Lore
Version 4.3 was a bit of a filler patch, but that doesnt mean there werent enjoyable parts! Lots of overlapping narrative themes, plus a few little easter eggs here and there to munch on.
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Film Festival Recap
13:11 Navias Story Quest
18:09 Leroys Saga
22:03 Beetle Brawl
26:20 Lorebits
**CREDITS**
Video editing by QueerBunny Productions: https://queerbunnyedits.com/
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Fontinalia Film Festival (Roses and Muskets): https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Roses_and_Muskets/Story
- Navias Story Quest 1: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Rosa_Multiflora_Chapter
- Leroys Saga (all parts): https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Leroy:_Dying_Flash
- Free Verse: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Free_Verse
- Rainbow Rose Treasure Hunt: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Rainbow_Roses_Ideals
- Beetle Brawl: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Arataki_Blazing_Armor_Beetle_Battle_Boot_Camp/Story")
![[4.0] Archon & World Quest Recap and Analysis - Genshin Impact](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jzENIVuvK2Q/mqdefault.jpg "[4.0] Archon & World Quest Recap and Analysis - Genshin Impact
This video covers Acts One and Two of Light Rain Falls Without Reason, the Narzissenkruez Institute World Quest and the Melusine World Quest. It also references Lyneys first story quest and a couple of exploration objectives available as of version 4.0.
These recaps are concise as the video primarily focuses on what we learned from the quests rather than going over exactly what happened. Please dont expect a lot of mind bendy theorizing in this video - while there are some mini theories towards the end of the video, most of the topics I want to theorize are will get their own dedicated videos, so dont fret if theres something not covered here. Chances are itll show up in a future video.
**TIMESTAMPS**
0:00 Introduction/Overview
1:45 Archon Quest Act 1
9:26 Archon Quest Act 2
14:00 Narzissenkruez
27:20 Melusines
33:59 Wonderland
39:14 Chasm
39:31 Furina
41:29 Neuvillette
43:55 Neuvillette & Egeria
46:09 Slugs
47:06 Indemnitium
48:26 Salsa
49:44 Closing Thoughts & Childes Whale
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Childe Analysis - https://youtu.be/cPUcllAoxFo
Missing Harbinger - https://youtu.be/yTARw6XjaiE
Upcoming Theory - coming soon
**FURTHER READING**
This section is a combination of citations and terms/topics that came up during the video alongside their wikipedia articles (or similar related sources) which should help get you started when doing your own research. This list is not meant to serve as a bibliography.
Archon Quest Chapter 4 - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Chapter_IV
Lyney Story Quest 1 - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Felis_Fuscus_Chapter
Ancient Colors WQ (Melusine) - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Ancient_Colors
Book of Esoteric Revelations: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Book_of_Esoteric_Revelations
The Narzissenkruez Adventure - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/The_Narzissenkreuz_Adventure
Requim of the Echoing Depths - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Requiem_of_the_Echoing_Depths
Neuvillette - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Neuvillette
Furina - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Furina
Fountain of Lucine - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Fountain_of_Lucine
Nymphs Dream - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Nymph%27s_Dream
Ballad of the Fjords - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Ballad_of_the_Fjords
Enigmatic Pages - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Enigmatic_Page
Salsa - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Salsa
Arlecchino - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Arlecchino
Egeria - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egeria_(mythology)
Joseph Vacher - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Vacher
Marcel Barbeault - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Barbeault")
![[4.2] Archon + Patch Recap and Analysis - Genshin Impact Lore & Theories](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kgfPE5-yUn8/mqdefault.jpg "[4.2] Archon + Patch Recap and Analysis - Genshin Impact Lore & Theories
You can learn more about the REDMAGIC 9 Pro gaming phone here: https://redmagic.gg/pages/redmagic-9-pro-launch
This patch was jam-packed with content, and boy oh boy do we have a lot to cover, from that banger of an archon quest finale, to Furinas very personal story quest, to unlocking the mysteries of the Narzissenkreuz Ordo and so much more!
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
2:52 Archon Quest
18:20 Furinas Story Quest
23:35 Narzissenkreuz
32:19 The Missing Steambird
36:43 Freminet
39:24 Mini-theories & Observations
**CREDITS**
Video editing by QueerBunny Productions: https://queerbunnyedits.com/
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Dottore: https://youtu.be/be-n0b3cKWQ
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
Furina Story Quest: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Animula_Choragi_Chapter
Chapter 4 Act 5, Masquerade of the Guilty: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Masquerade_of_the_Guilty
Happy Birthday: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Happy_Birthday
Pursuit: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Pursuit_(Part_1)
An Expected Lie: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/An_Expected_Lie
Steambird Quest: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Questioning_Melusine_and_Answering_Machine
**Notes**
This is where the fun fact about the Chicken Mushroom Skewer came from: https://ys.mihoyo.com/main/news/detail/12147")
![[1.0 ZZZ] The Secrets of Hollow Zero - A Zenless Zone Zero Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l1k7nZ4SFb0/mqdefault.jpg "[1.0 ZZZ] The Secrets of Hollow Zero - A Zenless Zone Zero Theory
Play along with me! https://hoyo.link/8s3jFbAL
Hollow Zero is hardly hollow at all - its FULL OF SECRETS! In this video, well go over everything we learned from the Scott Outpost interlude to establish some baseline lore, and then we explore the real-world inspirations for Hollows - which unveils some interesting potential plot twists for the future.
Join me as I try to unravel the secrets of this mystery bubble labyrinth!
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Hollow Zero & the Scott Outpost
07:30 Shiyu Pillar Network
09:18 Mythological Inspirations
12:35 Helios & Phaethon
18:17 Lorebits
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Major spoilers (plot twist) for Chapter 2 (Belobog)
- Minor spoilers (things that have nothing to do with the plot) for Chapter 3, and Rinas Agent Mission
**CITATIONS & ATTRIBUTIONS**
https://pastebin.com/s079CVGm")
![[5.0] Teyvat Was Built With Words - A Genshin Impact Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mymKVNQqzBc/mqdefault.jpg "[5.0] Teyvat Was Built With Words - A Genshin Impact Theory
Check out the all new Red Magic Gaming Tablet: https://bit.ly/4ezyzqm
#hoyocreators #genshinlore #natlan
Ive pitched a lot of different ideas about how Teyvat could be structured, but Ive never really talked about how it was MADE - and the combination Simulanka and Natlan really got me interested in Teyvats early years, so I thought now would be a great time to turn back the clocks and see if we cant unravel Teyvats GREATEST mystery: its Genesis.
...Oh, and maybe well talk about Irmin and Zhongli. Maybe.
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
04:10 Genesis
07:50 Draconic Alchemy
13:10 Order
18:35 Inkwells
29:09 Irmin
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**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Archon Quests up through Chapter 5 Act 2
- Narzissenkreuz WQ
- Enkanomiya WQ
- Sky Island (Natlan WQ)
- Caribert
- Bedtime Story
- Golden Slumber
- Imaginarium Theater
**CITATIONS & ATTRIBUTIONS**
Video editing by QueerBunny Productions: https://queerbunnyedits.com/
https://pastebin.com/fdN4cGCk")
