genshin impact · the archons · divine harmony · pre-archon war · fantasy · ensemble cast · gods · elemental powers · ancient era · family reunion
Celestial light, rich and golden, poured across the vast marble hall, illuminating seven empty thrones that resonated with the fading echoes of an argument. A stray breeze ruffled the feathers at Barbatos's shoulders as his eyes swept the room. "Where is you?" he asked, the strings of his harp silent for once. Morax kneaded his temples with stony fingers. "I have developed a headache. Barbatos is responsible." Murata shoved him roughly. "Be quiet, you ancient relic." Their voices began to climb again, a discordant symphony of divine impatience. Then, all at once, it stopped. A collective hush descended. As one, they turned. The heavy door began to groan on its hinges.