Spoilers for new Genshin interlude teaser ig
My general thoughts
Ok bruh? What???
Firstly, those little cubes seem like they are their own little ecosystems, so hypothetically since we don't quite know, they could be other worlds?? Or prototype Arks. If we go with the theory that Teyvat is a mismatch of multiple different locations then it is possible each of those cubes are the "source code" for Teyvat. They also belong to Asmoday, so its very interesting about what's going on with these cubes. It seems like the life and history of the people though were made by Rhinedottir and Istaroth. So maybe they're incapable of sustaining life.
Second, other people can see Celestia! This is good to know since I'm pretty sure besides seeing it in game as a player, no npc ever mentions it. Unless its a Khaenri'ah thing. Pierro what are your eyes doing lol? 👁👁
Third, Shade reveals! This is great, crazy but great. They want to intervene but only allowed somewhat? I wonder if Gold can intervene more given her situation. Also the fact that Celestia being asleep is noted also by the shades is interesting. I wonder why they didn't do anything in Fontaine. But given Pierro's monologue, I guess they were just totally shocked at the concept of a god dying. This also implies that the Fatui want to kill a God, probably the Primordial One
Fourth, its great that we finally got 100% confirmation that the Sustainer is Asmoday/Shade of Space since thats mostly been speculation. Also switching sides??? "Loving her new master more than herself"?? Okay so Paimon then??? Its still a theory but Paimon is looking awfully sus rn. Also Asmoday just has little cubes sitting around of random locations and people. Like bruh why? Girl is a collector ig
Fifth, so Rhinedottir is in an interesting position now. She technically controls Naberius and her powers, but Naberius still has some agency over what Rhinedottir can do. So she can't rebel against the Heavenly Principles like the Shades assume Asmoday has. Though it seems Rhinedottir mostly only cares about her research and Naberius so I don't think she minds too much. But Ronova makes it clear that both of them can create life? Since apparently there's a difference and its very silly that the Shades are just chill with it, but it seems Naberius is fond of Gold so maybe thats why. The fact that Gold is doing experiments in Asmoday's cubes are interesting though. I don't really have a theory as to why yet, but something to chew on. And that thye can't sustain life. Hypothetically these cubes could be a prototype for the Atlas of the New World maybe?
Sixth, Istaroth sharing the same voice actor as Venti in every language is crazy. Really asks what the true connection between the two is. That one video that went viral with time powers Venti might not be that far off in reality. Also Istaroth is able to give "history". I assume the "them" could either refer to the people in the cube or the Abyss Twin. If its in the cube, Istaroth can basically create backstory out of thin air which is terrifying. Thats like rewriting memories which could be interesting on the matters of our twin. Or the Abyss Twin by making them be recorded by Teyvat. And because she was "bored"???
Seventh, Shades were in Khaenri'ah. So its likely our Sibling might have seen one. That raises an interesting question since Asmoday "switched sides" from speculation of the other shades. This is likely when that would have happened because the video states that this is the first time not all of them were present. What if us getting captured was part of a big plan? Khaenri'ah got punished for "gazing at the gods" if Pierro's monologue is anything to go by. This is fascinating.
Eighth, ok what is up with Istaroth man? Whose side is she on, because for a while she seemed to defy the HP due to Enkenomiya and The Sakura. But no? Ig? She still loyal or she's playing the long game which is also very likely
Ninth, so the Shades are very much aware of the Twins because of that beginning story. They don't actually speak about them. Its just in the history said earlier by the cube people.
Ok tenth because Im running out of time. The story at the beginning is interesting because it seems that Asmoday is not doing her job? Also the people started to die when they got to her portion. And I know Ronova is killing them, but maybe its also cursed to not tell certain information? Like secret contracts of silence.
Lastly, Columbina is either hiding, ran away, or kidnapped to Nod Krai. Given the fact they mentioned the Frost Moon Scions, it could means she is one of them which I believe is a pending theory. So I'm guessing she'll be our main Harbinger in Nod Krai. Palestar Edict is interesting though, because it was to send the Harbingers to Nod Krai but Columbina is assumably there already??? So what does this mean.
Also the glitching. Why the glitching!?? Teyvat simulation failure lol?
