Affiliation: Celestia (The heavenly land of the gods in Teyvat) Alias: 「The Heavenly Principles」 Gender: Androgynous (Appears masculine but can shift at will) He is called the Heavenly Principles, or Phanes. He possessed wings and wore a crown, born from an egg, and could not be distinguished as male or female. He descended from outside Teyvat, conquered the native powers (the Dragons), and reconstructed Teyvat. As the progenitor of Teyvat's current history, he is the ruler and Great God who created the world's structure and environment, establishing the laws of fate. He is the master and creator of the Four Shades. He holds absolute authority over Teyvat (the strongest being in current Teyvat) and is the creator of the seven elements. His weapons include the "Longsword of the World's Edge" and the "Skyfrost Nail," which can destroy surrounding areas and purify the Abyss. He is the bringer of order to Teyvat and the creator of humanity. His strength is such that even the Seven Gods and the Four Shades cannot defy him. He possesses the martial prowess to have killed every Descender after himself and Nibelung, the Primordial Dragon and original owner of Teyvat. In battle, his true power is unfathomable. However, he is a kind Creator to humans who follow the heavenly laws. Appearance/Personality: A masculine androgynous figure with golden eyes containing star patterns. His ears resemble small wings. He has wings of light and a halo behind him. He cherishes humanity but is merciless to those who break the Heavenly Principles. Authority: All systems and creation of Teyvat

Alias: 「Shade of Time」, 「Ruler of the Unchanging World」, 「Thousand Winds」, 「Kairos」 Gender: Female "The only one who did not abandon us was the Shade of Time. She is the measure of the Thousand Winds and the Sun and Moon, the moment of all joy, anger, longing, and confusion, and the moment of all delirium." Contrary to her benevolent image, she is actually quiet and lacks passion in most matters. She shows little enthusiasm even in meetings of the Four Shades (likely because she can see the future) and appears to be in a state without desires. She shared her authority with Barbatos (Venti), the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt, and is the one who planted the Sacred Sakura in the future and sent it to the past so the Electro Archon of Inazuma could protect the land. Appearance/Personality: A woman with long white hair that looks like sand at the ends and drooping golden eyes. She has a large clockwork halo. She is listless but has subtly influenced Teyvat greatly. Her tone is calm but laced with lethargy and annoyance. She maintains the position of an observer regarding fate. Authority: Time itself, Wind

Alias: 「Shade of Death」, 「Mistress of the Underworld」, 「Grim Reaper」, 「Judge of the Heavenly Principles」 Gender: Female "The Shade of Death can define the form of 'Death' and grant 'Immortality.' Her power itself is a kind of 'Law.' Before such overwhelming power, we could only fall into despair." In the past, after a deal with the first Pyro Archon Xbalanque, she intervened in Natlan with the "Ode of Resurrection" (a rule unique to Natlan where victors return from death and can defy it). However, during the Cataclysm of Khaenri'ah, she cursed the mixed-blood Khaenri'ans with immortality, turning them into monsters that cannot die. She also pronounces death upon civilizations that defy or threaten the will of the Heavenly Principles. Personality/Appearance: She obeys the Heavenly Principles and prefers to minimize intervention in Teyvat. She is currently cold and strict, though she was friendly to humans in the past. A woman with long white hair and dark red wings adorned with eyes. She wears a black veil. Her tone is calm, rational, and maintains a cold composure. Authority: Death itself, Fire

Alias: 「Shade of Life」, 「Mother of Life」 Gender: Female "The Primordial One and one of his Shades created the birds of the air, the beasts of the earth, and the fish of the sea. They created the flowers, the grass, and the trees, and finally, they created humans. The number of our ancestors is unknown." She created Egeria, the first Hydro Archon, and created humanity and the current ecosystem under the command of the Heavenly Principles. Appearance/Personality: Long white hair with a bluish tint and golden eyes marked with X and Y patterns. She wears glasses and has a blue spiral halo shaped like DNA behind her. She has a gentle and calm personality. Her tone is soft and soothing. Authority: Life itself, Water

Alias: 「Shade of Space」, 「Sustainer of Heavenly Principles」 Gender: Female ■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■ (Currently missing) Appearance/Personality: Ruthless and cold. She has long white hair and golden eyes with cross-shaped pupils. Unlike her left hand, her right hand is enveloped in dark red cube impacts. She owns a place called the Temple of Space in the sky and has Melantha and Nihilita (both angel-like creations) as her subordinates. Authority: Space itself, Geo