![[5.4] The secrets of Genshin Impact are in this book - A Genshin Impact Theory @Ashikai](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OtncxuRR6QI/maxresdefault.jpg)
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You saw the title, and I meant what I said! I think the whole plot of the game is encrypted inside this 3-volume in-game book series called Men of Lithin... although I can't prove it yet. But what I CAN do is provide the deepest of deep dives into the source material, inspirations and references found in Men of Lithin to help decrypt the book's secrets.
And boy are those secrets JUICY.
#hoyocreators #genshinlore
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Men of Lithin Synopsis
06:31 Metropolis
10:19 Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series
18:33 Lovecraft
24:20 Dragons
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Arlecchino SQ1
- Tartaglia SQ1
- Caribert
- Pari WQ
- Ochkanatlan WQ
- Nahida SQ2
- Narzissenkreuz WQ
- Bedtime Story
- All Archon Quests up to Chapter 5 Act 5
**RELATED CONTENT**
Men of Lithin Translation Notes (by Cici): reddit.com/r/Genshin_Lore/comments/1j0s9bn/men_of_lithin_chineseenglish_linguistic_analysis
"Murata" Mistranslation notes (by Alalalagia): reddit.com/r/Genshin_Lore/comments/17fzaa8/we_may_be_wrong_about_natlan_and_the_pyro_archon
Khaenri'ah and Lovecraft (by Ashikai): youtu.be/YhuFgAwqbUw
Visions are dragon pearls (by Ashikai): youtu.be/JWTQqI7tOd8
Vision & Gnosis (by Ashikai): youtu.be/7eSm5azgxU4
Visions & Cultivation (by Ashikai): youtu.be/OUpeSCk2XWQ
**CITATIONS & ATTRIBUTIONS**
pastebin.com/n4vsF16W
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You saw the title, and I meant what I said! I think the whole plot of the game is encrypted inside this 3-volume in-game book series called Men of Lithin... although I can't prove it yet. But what I CAN do is provide the deepest of deep dives into the source material, inspirations and references found in Men of Lithin to help decrypt the book's secrets.
And boy are those secrets JUICY.
#hoyocreators #genshinlore
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Men of Lithin Synopsis
06:31 Metropolis
10:19 Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series
18:33 Lovecraft
24:20 Dragons
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Arlecchino SQ1
- Tartaglia SQ1
- Caribert
- Pari WQ
- Ochkanatlan WQ
- Nahida SQ2
- Narzissenkreuz WQ
- Bedtime Story
- All Archon Quests up to Chapter 5 Act 5
**RELATED CONTENT**
Men of Lithin Translation Notes (by Cici): reddit.com/r/Genshin_Lore/comments/1j0s9bn/men_of_lithin_chineseenglish_linguistic_analysis
"Murata" Mistranslation notes (by Alalalagia): reddit.com/r/Genshin_Lore/comments/17fzaa8/we_may_be_wrong_about_natlan_and_the_pyro_archon
Khaenri'ah and Lovecraft (by Ashikai): youtu.be/YhuFgAwqbUw
Visions are dragon pearls (by Ashikai): youtu.be/JWTQqI7tOd8
Vision & Gnosis (by Ashikai): youtu.be/7eSm5azgxU4
Visions & Cultivation (by Ashikai): youtu.be/OUpeSCk2XWQ
**CITATIONS & ATTRIBUTIONS**
pastebin.com/n4vsF16W
![[5.4] The secrets of Genshin Impact are in this book - A Genshin Impact Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OtncxuRR6QI/mqdefault.jpg "[5.4] The secrets of Genshin Impact are in this book - A Genshin Impact Theory
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You saw the title, and I meant what I said! I think the whole plot of the game is encrypted inside this 3-volume in-game book series called Men of Lithin... although I cant prove it yet. But what I CAN do is provide the deepest of deep dives into the source material, inspirations and references found in Men of Lithin to help decrypt the books secrets.
And boy are those secrets JUICY.
#hoyocreators #genshinlore
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Men of Lithin Synopsis
06:31 Metropolis
10:19 Isaac Asimovs Foundation Series
18:33 Lovecraft
24:20 Dragons
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Arlecchino SQ1
- Tartaglia SQ1
- Caribert
- Pari WQ
- Ochkanatlan WQ
- Nahida SQ2
- Narzissenkreuz WQ
- Bedtime Story
- All Archon Quests up to Chapter 5 Act 5
**RELATED CONTENT**
Men of Lithin Translation Notes (by Cici): https://www.reddit.com/r/Genshin_Lore/comments/1j0s9bn/men_of_lithin_chineseenglish_linguistic_analysis/
Murata Mistranslation notes (by Alalalagia): https://www.reddit.com/r/Genshin_Lore/comments/17fzaa8/we_may_be_wrong_about_natlan_and_the_pyro_archon/
Khaenriah and Lovecraft (by Ashikai): https://youtu.be/YhuFgAwqbUw
Visions are dragon pearls (by Ashikai): https://youtu.be/JWTQqI7tOd8
Vision & Gnosis (by Ashikai): https://youtu.be/7eSm5azgxU4
Visions & Cultivation (by Ashikai): https://youtu.be/OUpeSCk2XWQ
**CITATIONS & ATTRIBUTIONS**
https://pastebin.com/n4vsF16W")
![[5.0] NATLAN EXPLAINED! - Genshin Impact Lore & Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PR37UyWBK8o/mqdefault.jpg "[5.0] NATLAN EXPLAINED! - Genshin Impact Lore & Theory
Free materials with code: RNIF57C3MF58
With the release of 5.0, weve got the brand new region of Natlan to explore, and a whole lot of lore to go along with it. And with new lore comes new terminology and mysteries, so I thought now would be a great time to go over all these newfangled terms and mechanics. Of course, this stuff is still pretty new so there are a lot of gaps in our current knowledge that I have to fill in with a healthy dose of speculation. Hope youre ready for it!
#hoyocreators #genshinlore #genshinimpact
**TIMESTAMPS**
0:00 Introduction
02:00 In the beginning...
03:25 Phlogiston
06:65 The Two Worlds (The Night Kingdom)
12:20 Wayob & Ancient Names
16:50 Obligatory Deshret mention
17:30 Xbalanques deal with Celestia & Ronova
19:30 Ochkanatlan, Turnfire, The One Entombed in Primal Fire
22:00 The Cataclysm
23:00 Mavuikas plan
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
Note: these spoilers are mostly visual. It shouldnt actually spoil you on the events of the quests
- Archon Quest Chapter 5 Acts 1 & 2
- Mualani Story Quest 1
- Ei Story Quest 2
- Arlecchino Story Quest 1
- Tale of Dreams Plucked From Fire World Quest
- Shadows of the Mountains World Quest
- Between Pledge and Forgettance World Quest
**RELATED LINKS**
A Timeline of Natlan (by KlemenTime) -
Arlecchino Analysis (by Ashikai) - https://youtu.be/o1C0_p98Zhs
Balemoon Rising (by Ashikai) - https://youtu.be/dmcmBf5H0pA
**CITATIONS & ATTRIBUTIONS**
Video editing by QueerBunny Productions: https://queerbunnyedits.com/
Citations - https://pastebin.com/YmxScapX")
![[1.2] Ardashir woke the lore-beast - Arknights: Endfield Theory, At the Wake of Spring](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q-kIrrvPfQM/mqdefault.jpg "[1.2] Ardashir woke the lore-beast - Arknights: Endfield Theory, At the Wake of Spring
For good lore, download Arknights: Endfield - https://akendfield.gryphline.com/d27t/o4ei77c9
Ardashir only had to utter one line about this Foundation of Exiles for me to fall down a very very deep rabbit hole full of Feranmuts, Aether and Originium.
#arknightsendfield #endfield #AtTheWakeOfSpring #endfieldlore
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Feranmuts
05:40 Observational History
10:20 Originium
13:30 Foundation of Exiles
**Citations & Attributions**
https://pastebin.com/Lbq2hUfZ
Whalefall footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxSUsn8H2zs")
![[1.3] Following the scent of blood... - Arknights Endfield Camille Story, Wuling](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QP22-yQbhLI/mqdefault.jpg "[1.3] Following the scent of blood... - Arknights Endfield Camille Story, Wuling
Whatcha lookin for, buddy?
Wanna explore Talos II? Then download Arknights: Endfield! https://akendfield.gryphline.com/d27t/o2779oyr
#arknightsendfield #wuling #camille
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- Please try not to spam. For example, dont copy+paste questions repeatedly.
- Please @ me in the chat when you do ask a question so we (the mods and I) can see it.
- No leaks or spoilers in chat for any game, please. You will be timed out without warning.")
![[4.1] Archon and World Quest Recap - Genshin Impact Lore](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QR7ScN9VkIY/mqdefault.jpg "[4.1] Archon and World Quest Recap - Genshin Impact Lore
A bit late with this one, but if you want a recap of all the important bits from the main quests of version 4.1, youre in the right place.
This video covers:
- Chapter 4 Acts 3 and 4: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Chapter_IV
- Neuvillettes Story Quest: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Diluvies_Chapter
- Wriothesleys Story Quest: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Cerberus_Chapter
- Unfinished Comedy: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Unfinished_Comedy
- Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating in the Rubble: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Fontaine_Research_Institute,_Stagnating_in_the_Rubble
Related Theories from me:
- Caterpillar, Arlecchino, and Hilichurls: https://youtu.be/XbOcDMHSQEU
- Furinas Secret Plan: https://youtu.be/AFEbMrjBhF0
- 4.0 Quest Recap & Analysis & Mini Theories: https://youtu.be/jzENIVuvK2Q")
![[3.4] The Dirge of Bilqis: v3.4 Lore Recap & Analysis - Genshin Impact](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QblE6s_bYLY/mqdefault.jpg "[3.4] The Dirge of Bilqis: v3.4 Lore Recap & Analysis - Genshin Impact
This video covers the world quests released in Genshin Impact version 3.4: The Dirge of Bilqis and Apocalypse Lost as well as a very brief recap of the Golden Slumber. It also includes a chronological summary of all of the events surrounding the rise and fall of Gurabad - something that was alluded to within these quests, but in a non-sequential hard-to-follow way.
**TIMESTAMPS**
0:00 Introduction
1:03 Liloupar and Gurabad
7:50 Jehts Story
13:00 Liloupar & Jeht
15:00 Liloupars Master
16:20 Aranara vs the Jinn
17:00 Eternal Oasis
18:50 Thank You for Watching!
**CITATIONS & FURTHER READING**
The Dirge of Bilqis: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/The_Dirge_of_Bilqis
The Golden Slumber: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Slumber
Apocalypse Lost: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Apocalypse_Lost
Goddess of Flowers: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Nabu_Malikata
Flowers of Paradise Lost: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Flower_of_Paradise_Lost
Eternal Oasis: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/The_Orchard_of_Pairidaeza
Desert Pavilion Chronicle: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Desert_Pavilion_Chronicle
Gilded Dreams: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Gilded_Dreams
Staff of the Scarlet Sands: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Staff_of_the_Scarlet_Sands
Jinni: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Jinni
Oasis Garden Ascension Material: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Oasis_Garden%27s_Mourning
Olden Days of Scorching Might Ascension Material: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Olden_Days_of_Scorching_Might
The Lay of Al-Ahmar: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/The_Lay_of_Al-Ahmar
The Shepherd and the Magic Bottle: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/The_Shepherd_and_the_Magic_Bottle
Gurabad: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Gurabad
Nameless Tablets: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Nameless_Tablet
Primal Obelisks: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Primal_Obelisk
Memories of Gurabad: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Memories_of_Gurabad
Tulaytullah: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Tulaytullah
Ormazd: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Ormazd
Shiruyeh: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Shiruyeh
The Tale of Shiruyeh and Shirin: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tale_of_Shiruyeh_and_Shirin
Shirin: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Shirin_of_Gurabad
Ferigees: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Ferigees
Kisra: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Parvezravan
Xiphos: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Xiphos%27_Moonlight
Liloupar: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Liloupar
Scroll of Streaming Song: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Scroll_of_Streaming_Song
Key of Kaj-Nisut: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Key_of_Khaj-Nisut
Tulaytullah’s Rememberance: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Tulaytullahs_Remembrance")
![[6.3] Is Dottore really... gone...? - A Genshin Impact Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R5_g5c6TWiE/mqdefault.jpg "[6.3] Is Dottore really... gone...? - A Genshin Impact Theory
For game keys, gift cards, and more, shop Eneba: https://ene.ba/Ashikai
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Anyone else feel like Dottore was defeated too easily? No? Just me?
Well... hear me out then...
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
04:15 Mind-Body Problem
12:48 Kuuvahki
24:55 Phantoms
34:56 Closing Thoughts
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Archon quests up through Act 8 of Nod Krai
- Narzissenkreuz Questline
**RELATED LINKS**
Theory: There might be two segments of the Doctor in Nod Krai (by StarJolion) https://www.reddit.com/r/Genshin_Impact/comments/1qr60bb/an_important_detail_many_people_missed_in_the_63/
The Doctor Was In Fontaine (by Ashikai) https://youtu.be/be-n0b3cKWQ
**CITATIONS/ATTRIBUTIONS**
Video editing by QueerBunny Productions: https://queerbunnyedits.com/
https://pastebin.com/DfPypWC1")
![[6.7] How does this fit into the timeline...? - Genshin Impact Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RPU25bN59wA/mqdefault.jpg "[6.7] How does this fit into the timeline...? - Genshin Impact Theory
Command sinners and unravel mysteries in Path To Nowhere: https://ptn.onelink.me/O0wN/ashikai
#PathtoNowhere #PTN #PaleBlueFirmament
Honestly this is just thirty minutes of me trying to square the timeline when the timeline doesnt make sense (yet).
Hey Hoyo, how about you give us some more concrete dates, hm????
No timestamps. We morb like true lore-ists.
**RELATED LINKS**
The Tsaritsa is Aksinya (TheROoNCo): https://youtu.be/si24oIfvHJM
Belyi Tsar Identity (CatWithBlueHat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VIeCrV8ibQ
Reed Miller/Third Descender Parallels (Ashikai): https://youtu.be/-wSIDvE8aZk
**CITATIONS**
https://pastebin.com/eYENGniL")
![[4.7] What Nilou Can Tell Us About Natlan - Genshin Impact v4.8+5.0 Speculations](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SS6lNjVK8J0/mqdefault.jpg "[4.7] What Nilou Can Tell Us About Natlan - Genshin Impact v4.8+5.0 Speculations
Remember when I used to stream? Me neither. Anyway, heres what I would have said on stream - if I streamed - but in a more coherent format, about the upcoming summer event patch and the brand new region of Natlan!
No timestamps, spoiler warnings, or citations this time. This is pure, unfiltered theorizing just like a stream. But without the streaming.
I should stream.")
