The Abyss has been antagonized the cast of Genshin Impact since the start of the Traveler’s journey. Abyss mages have long been an enemy, as have Abyss Lectors. Unlike other mobs, though, the Abyss is being given a lot of development and seems to be the actual antagonist of the game.
The first major Abyss-relatedevent was shown whenDiluctook on some Abyss Mages outside of Mondstadt, andDvalinwas corrupted. From then onwards, the Fatui took over the antagonist role until you meetDainsliefin “Bough Keeper: Dainsleif” and in the events of “We Will be Reunited.”
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These two questseventually lead players to learn thattheir lost twin is the prince/princess of the Abyss and the one pulling the strings behind the organization. You also learn that Abyss creatures were once thepeople of the fallen nation ofKhaenri’ah.
The Abyss is revealed to be looking for a way totake down Celestiais as further proven byEnjou in Enkanomiya. To complicate matters further, Enjou even communicates to the Traveler that he likes them and even gives thema vague warning about trusting Paimon.
It’s also implied by your twin in “We Will be Reunited” that they want you to continue your journey so that you grasp what’s truly going on in Teyvat. This seems to point to the fact thatyour twin expects you to eventually assist them in their goal of taking on Celestia.
The Abyss isn’t good by any means, but it seems that all factions in Genshin Impact have their own goals.You are advisednot to trust the archons by Dainslief, and the Fatui seem to be driven by the belief that theTsaritsawill create a better world.
For moreGenshin Impactcontent, check outHow to unlock and complete the Answer Me This, Outlander recurring World Quest in Genshin Impacton Pro Game Guides.
