[3.2] The Beginner's Guide to Inazuma Lore

It's a bit late (by a couple of patches) and I'll probably need to update the Scaramouche section fairly soon, but here it is! The Beginner's Guide to Genshin Lore: Inazuma Edition!

This video is a complete (but not comprehensive) timeline of important events in Enkanomiya and Inazuma from the (presumed) beginning of Teyvat's history to the arrival of the Traveler (and the beginning of the Inazuma Archon quests). Again, this video is NOT comprehensive. Think of it as a highlight reel with an estimated order of events you can use as a basic framework of understanding.

Corrections and updates will be in the pinned comment below!

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**CREDITS**
Music: New Beginning by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

[Ashikai]

**NOTES, CORRECTIONS & UPDATES**

- I made a small error regarding Kazuha's Friend and his duel. Kazuha's friend did not fight the Shogun directly, he challenged Sara to a "duel before the throne" in the same way the Traveler challenged Signora. The loser was put to death. I knew this and still forgot to properly clarify it in the script.

[oppaanja]

Just sharing. Not sure where I saw it, but there was this scene in Scara's back story in Sumeru's archon quest where Scara brought lavender melon to the deceased child only to find out that he's dead. It was connected to the lore with the Pharmacist and that one Samurai guy who we were task to pray and worship. Apparently during that time, the "doctor" or the attending physician by then told the people on that island that eating Lavender Melon will help cure the disease cause by Tatargami.

That Samurai guy's lore, Nameless Samurai and every lore in Yashiori Island are the best lore in Inazuma for me. Darkest too. That island has a depressing vibe for a reason. Nothing good happens there.

[clover.]

18:24

Kazuha's friend challenged >the vision-hunt decree enforcers< (said in the PV- SPOL, in Kazuha's story number 4 and by an npc in the shrine). Until he came to Sara who defeated him and consequently, Shogun Raiden executed him. At no point did he fight Shogun. I clarify this because he fought against Sara.

Thanks for your video, it was necessary because Inazuma's story is very hidden. Good luck with the Sumeru guide~

[nobileccia]

The editing in this video, holy !!! :D Thank you for making this. As a lore enjoyer, sometimes researching it myself can be a bit tiring or confusing .. so this is SUPER HELPFUL.

[forscythejones]

@5:05 so Ei committed suicide so Makoto can become the 'sole victor' (at least in Inazuma) thereby allowing her to ascend to godhood??! Wow I didn't know that. Then Ei just got resurrected or more accurately 'reconstructed'? I'm so confused.

[brymiko]

i loved inazuma as a whole, but this made me realize just how intricate and well-written the nation’s storyline is

[cobydo]

I LOVE this! As someone who's interested in the lore, but struggles to consume it via the game (specifically the non-voiced world quests), this is perfect! Thanks for this! I'd would love to see a Beginner's Guide to the Aranara World Quest!

[arkozhs]

i love lore of inazuma. its self contain yet so much info.

[bibble]

absolutely love the editing. you make the perfect storyteller !!

[ghosted]

The pacing and editing makes this video very enjoyable, bravo!

[captaindanger]

the editing in this is very epic. editor-san is doing a great job.

[jacobbenjamin]

Was just sitting there this morning “man I wish Ashikai had a new video out” AND HERE YOU ARE. A GIFT FROM THE ARCHONS.

[yoru]

if the rumors about the anime covering the events in teyvat before the game, i hope we'll get to see the real musou no hitotachi... just got goosebumps typing this coz i realized ufotable will be animating it

[pokapola]

i quit genshin 2 years ago since I don't know how to fight and upgrating things are just too complicated for me but i really love the lores, character backgrounds and world building in this game.. so, thank you so much

[liafaithfetalvero]

All hail, Ms. Ashikai!!! 😭🙌 Have been waiting for this for ages, it's fINALLY HEEEERE! Thank you for this! 💗💗💗

[momsaccount]

I always loved the Inazuma Archon Quests and the lore that came with the region and their Archon, despite the controversy surrounding said story. Is the story perfect? No, no it’s not, but I can also say that for all the other Archon Quests as well as a lot of other media I consume unrelated to Genshin. I still love the Inazuma Archon Quest for what it did rather than what it failed to do.

[senu.]

already knew most of it but having in video all nicely put together is so useful. thank you!

[Goodman._]

A lot of the things in the video were new to me, never found them when playing myself. Appreciate the work you did here, cleared so many doubts. Also, the editing of the video is absolutely a beast.

[neoneo]

damn the editing slaps, gj on this one!

[ftllum]

I love these lore videos! It’s hard to put everything together when you’re only getting bits and pieces while normally playing the game.