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By popular demand, I've snagged The Little Onion That Could and we're gonna hang out in Chenyu Vale and talk about lore! Got a question? Ask us both!
Check out Onion's channel: youtube.com/@TheLittleOnionThatCould
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- I won't be able to answer every question in the chat, so if I miss it you can ask it again, but please try not to spam. For example, don't copy+paste your question repeatedly.
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By popular demand, I've snagged The Little Onion That Could and we're gonna hang out in Chenyu Vale and talk about lore! Got a question? Ask us both!
Check out Onion's channel: youtube.com/@TheLittleOnionThatCould
General Rules:
- I won't be able to answer every question in the chat, so if I miss it you can ask it again, but please try not to spam. For example, don't copy+paste your question repeatedly.
- Please @ me or Onion in the chat when you do ask a question so we can see it.
- No leaks in chat please. You will be timed out without warning.
![[4.1] Speculating Arlecchinos Possible Identity - A Genshin Impact Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XbOcDMHSQEU/mqdefault.jpg "[4.1] Speculating Arlecchinos Possible Identity - A Genshin Impact Theory
Im not the first to suspect or suggest that Arlecchino could be a Hilichurl... but I thought it would be fun to dig into the possibility anyway... I did not expect to stumble upon a possible identity for the Fourth Ranked Harbinger, nor did I expect the rabbit hole to lead me to... her.
I guess thats what you get when you mix Hilichurls, Alice in Wonderland, and a fiery orphanage director.
**DISCLAIMER**
This theory contains WILD SPECULATIONS, as well as some STRETCHES, very big MENTAL LEAPS, and FALLIBLE INTERPRETATION. If that bothers you... well, youve been warned. Sometimes I just like to explore outlandish possibilities no matter how unlikely they may seem to be at the time of creation.
Also, sorry for the quality of the 4.1 footage. It was accidentally recorded at 1366x768 instead of 1920x1080. This will be fixed for future videos.
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Archon Quest Chapter 4, acts 1-4
- Ann of the Narzissenkreuz
- Ancient Colors
- Neuvillette Story Quest (1)
- Aqueous Tidemarks
- Unfinished Comedy
- Khvarena of Good and Evil
- Golden Slumber
- Dirge of Bilqis
**TIMESTAMPS**
0:00 Introduction
01:12 Hilichurls
08:31 Narzissenkruez
15:52 The Red Empress
29:19 Credits & Bonus Mini-Theory
**IN-VIDEO LINKS**
Arlecchino Design Analysis - https://www.tumblr.com/justherefortheride/731806900945076224
Laughing Man Arlecchino Analysis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDnLe4Uyp20
The Truth About the Celestial Nail - https://youtu.be/VnpgWjShKXU
Irminsuls True Purpose - https://youtu.be/f375aXo8BIQ
**MORE INFORMATION**
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.
Noah (Islam) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_in_Islam
Hilichurls - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Hilichurls
Ukko - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Ukko
Tale of Shiruyeh and Shirin - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tale_of_Shiruyeh_and_Shirin#Vol._1
Majuj (In game) - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Valley_of_Dahri
Wadi Al-Majuj - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Wadi_Al-Majuj
Akademiya Team’s Investigation Logs - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Akademiya_Investigation_Team%27s_Logs
Akademiya Team’s Investigation Report - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Valley_of_Dahri
Remus - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Remus
Lyris - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Lyris
Darkwing goose - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Darkwing_Goose
Caterpillar - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Caterpillar
Ancient Natural History Excerpts - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Institute_of_Natural_Philosophy
Lilith (Kabbalah/Zohar) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-jIScgb7Nc
Swan Lake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan_Lake
The Raven - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48860/the-raven
Empty Eyes (trope) - https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EmptyEyes
Necrosis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necrosis
Gog Magog - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gog
Gog Magog - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gog_and_Magog
Yajuj Majuj - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Yajuj-and-Majuj
Carter - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Carter_Scherbius
Rene - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Rene
Enigmatic Page 9 - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Enigmatic_Page_(IX)
Arlecchino - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/The_Knave
Lanoire - https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Lanoire
Cosette - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosette
Vesta - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesta_(mythology)
Remus and Romulus (mythology) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romulus_and_Remus")
![[3.2] The TRUTH about the Titans - Amphoreus Recap Part 3 - Honkai Star Rail Lore](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XdFIKJ6eW6c/mqdefault.jpg "[3.2] The TRUTH about the Titans - Amphoreus Recap Part 3 - Honkai Star Rail Lore
You know, Anaxas plan and theory of Alchemy isnt that complicated when you strip away all the theatrics. I think Id pass his class.
Now lets help Castorice revive Death.
#hoyocreators #amphoreus #honkaistarrail #hsrlore
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Intro
00:26 Previous quest recap
02:50 Trial of time
07:00 Anaxas theory of Alchemy (and plan, and hypothesis)
15:20 The Council
16:44 Hunting for Death
19:41 Styxia
24:00 Citizens Assembly (15 days later)
29:00 Astral Express
31:35 Herta and Lygus
**RELATED CONTENT**
Lygus and the Equilibrium (by CatWithBlueHat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBm8GwEwS98
Lygus and the Enigmata (by Nova Impact): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlwEBFI1e8Y
**ATTRIBUTIONS**
Video editing by QueerBunny Productions: https://queerbunnyedits.com/")
![[4.8] Alice and the Storybook Witches of Simulanka - A Genshin Impact Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XsL6bnw_wbs/mqdefault.jpg "[4.8] Alice and the Storybook Witches of Simulanka - A Genshin Impact Theory
Whats the difference between the magic of a Hexenzirkel Witch, and the magic of the elements? Lets dive in to Simulanka and the Imaginarium Theater to find out. And while were at it, lets look into what was so special about Anya Andersdottir because all of these super power near-immortal ladies adored her, and I think its time we talked about why.
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Anyas Magic
08:30 Simulanka
14:10 Fate
18:20 The Library
26:00 Backstage Pass
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Ei Story Quest 2
- All Archon Quests up through Chapter 4
- Kaeyas Hangout (All The Worlds A Stage route)
- Imaginarium Theater WQ
- Inversion of Genesis
- Enkanomiya WQ
- Bedtime Story
**RELATED CONTENT**
How Celestia Stole Teyvat (by Ashikai): https://youtu.be/yKq6E3o5jsA
**CITATIONS & ATTRIBUTIONS**
Video editing by QueerBunny Productions: https://queerbunnyedits.com/
https://pastebin.com/J3nawhHi")
![[4.5] Eat Gods, Get Good - A Genshin Impact Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YHCv8KFdL6M/mqdefault.jpg "[4.5] Eat Gods, Get Good - A Genshin Impact Theory
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EMERGENCY FOOD IS LORE!
Also mushrooms are the powerhouse of the (cell)earth and we should bow down to our mycelial overlords.
Video editing by QueerBunny Productions: https://queerbunnyedits.com/
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
03:20 Eat the Xamaran
12:00 Fungi for Life
21:00 Alkahest
28:37 Emergency Food
41:34 Closing Thoughts
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Chasm (Dimming mushrooms cry for help)
- Nahida Story Quest 2
- Archon Quest Ch. 4
- Canotila and the Book of Revealing
- Aranyaka
- Caribert
- Dirge of Bilqis
**RELATED THEORIES, VIDEOS**
A Xianxia read on Visions: https://youtu.be/OUpeSCk2XWQ
Hexenzirkel & Alcohol: https://youtu.be/KhASIVRHdPI
God of Death: https://youtu.be/AajyhNchuRI
**CITATIONS & FURTHER READING**
https://pastebin.com/JfuLTk4U
**ATTRIBUTIONS**
https://pastebin.com/vEZPZytP")
![[5.2] The Secret God of Khaenriah - A Genshin Impact Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YhuFgAwqbUw/mqdefault.jpg "[5.2] The Secret God of Khaenriah - A Genshin Impact Theory
Check out the REDMAGIC 10 Pro Gaming Phone! https://bit.ly/3OicOAs
Some people think Khaenriah worshiped a secret 8th Archon, others think Khaenriah was a nation of agnostics. But me? I think Khaenriah worshiped Cosmic Horrors.
#genshinlore #hoyocreators
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
01:20 REDMAGIC 10 Pro
03:00 Khaenriah
07:37 Location, location, location
12:45 Gods
18:20 The Narrative
24:50 World Building
35:20 Nidhoggr
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- All Archon Quests up through Chapter 5 Act 4
- Ochkanatlan World Quest
- Hu Tao SQ 1
- Nahida SQ 2
- Arlecchino SQ 1
- Pari WQ
**RELATED CONTENT**
Genshins worldbuilding & Kabbalah (by Sabre and Schwan) - https://www.tumblr.com/trashcanlore/724999477090451456/kabbalah-in-the-worldbuilding-of-genshin-impact
Homa (by Ashikai) - https://youtu.be/oFYIpNeY6Oc
Phlogiston & the Abyss (by Ashikai) - https://youtu.be/Z2p0gV-5J4Y
Dragon Alchemy (by Ashikai) - https://youtu.be/mymKVNQqzBc
Cosmic Horrors of the Abyss (by Aru Hiseki) - https://youtu.be/bUOBYXFjJUc?si=FeN1vcM8hOWJu6Lu
Houkai Gakuen 2 gameplay & cutscenes (by Salteryn) - https://www.youtube.com/@Salteryn/
**CITATIONS & ATTRIBUTIONS**
Video editing by QueerBunny Productions: https://queerbunnyedits.com/
https://pastebin.com/GvB2wKKL")
![[5.1] Phlogiston and the Abyss - A Genshin Impact Theory](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z2p0gV-5J4Y/mqdefault.jpg "[5.1] Phlogiston and the Abyss - A Genshin Impact Theory
Its amazing how one off-handed comment from a dying seelie can tell us SO MUCH about the true nature of elemental energy and what lurks within the abyss itself.
Spoilers: The truth is a bit stranger than fiction. Probably.
#hoyocreators #genshinlore
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
02:20 Fire water
08:00 How to make a dragon
14:20 Electromagnetic realms
22:00 Projections
28:20 That which sleeps within the deep
**SPOILER WARNINGS**
- Archon Quests up through Chapter 5 Act 4
- Golden Slumber
- Arlecchino SQ1
- Enkanomiya (Moon Bathed Deep)
- Nahida SQ2
- Little Guy Temple Quest (Natlan)
- Narzissenkreuz (all quests)
- Spoilers for Houkai Gakuen 2 and Honkai Impact Part 1 I guess?
**RELATED**
How the dragons made the world (By Ashikai) - https://youtu.be/mymKVNQqzBc
The Sages secret evolution plan (By Roozevelt) - https://youtu.be/E-b2BG_4y7E
Abyss and the Outer Gods (By Aru Hiseki) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUOBYXFjJUc
**CITATIONS & ATTRIBUTIONS**
https://pastebin.com/rMxFU1PY")
![[1.0] A Hitchhikers Guide to Talos II - Arknights Endfield Lore](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZQfdz0DQMpA/mqdefault.jpg "[1.0] A Hitchhikers Guide to Talos II - Arknights Endfield Lore
Explore Talos II with the REDMAGIC 11 AIR gaming phone! https://bit.ly/4jCpqB8
I know Im a little late to the party, but heres my beginners guide to the lore and mechanics of Arknights Endfield (from someone who hasnt played the original game)!
#arknightsendfield #endfieldlore
**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 Introduction
02:42 Predecessors
04:35 Originium
07:00 Originium Civilizations
08:23 Originium Energy
08:58 Oripathy
10:30 Return to Talos II
12:18 Aggeloi War
13:13 Reconveners
14:25 Civilization Band
15:02 UWST
15:24 TGCC
15:40 HAS
16:12 Endfield Industries
17:03 Landbreakers
18:22 World Structure
20:04 Blight
22:35 Xirinite
23:47 OMV Dijiang
24:20 Protocol Originium
25:19 Aggeloi (and theories)
**RELATED VIDEOS**
Beginner lore guides for Endfield, or lore guides for the OG Arknights game written for Endfield players
(Comprehensive) Guide to the History of Arknights Endfield (by Om is Rambling) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Y-2XXVNnU
(Simple) Guide to the History of Arknights Endfield (by Aru Hiseki) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4fOrdoFA5c
(Simple) Arknights Lore for Endfield Players (by Tsunul) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJN2hry9dfk
(Comprehensive) Arknights Lore for Endfield Players (by Terrastorian) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2LLPTJPWkg")
