#natlan genshin impact

[arhyanex]

ready for pulling him👾🐲

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[asterinthewritten]

there was a fic i didnt finish reading while i was browsing thru mavuitano tag on ao3 that was flaming mavuika for being "emotional" about her decision to save the consciousness of natlan's people and i got so fucking mad.

like what the fuck. they already explained in game that natlanese cant even leave their COUNTRY bc theyre going to have brain damage and essentially dementia without the wayob's protection. HOW IS THAT THE "EMOTIONAL" DECISION?

you're telling me that you would rather have natlan's ENTIRE population afflicted with dementia and brain damage to "save their lives" by using the gnosis? how small do you think natlan is???? with the size of the continent they've revealed that is MILLIONS of people who can't function or remember who they are. Yes, thousands of people have already died and they didn't deserve that fate. But even superman can't be everywhere all at once!!! Mavuika is faced with a choice between sacrificing thousands vs ruining the lives of the entire nation, what the hell do you think she's going to do?

if ANYTHING using the gnosis or the source mechanism IS the emotional option here--the captain was desperate to not have another khaenri'ah, and his actions were fuelled by the trauma he felt losing his homeland. So don't you fucking DARE tell me Mavuika was "emotional" and didn't think about the fate of her people. Just say you're a sexist piece of shit AND LEAVE.

[btxtyuri]

Natlan Characters

[tenjikyu]

Bro the Natlan teaser video reminds me SO MUCH of Skylanders 😭

Please someone know what I’m talking about

Tell me I’m right 😭

[mielwriting]

As neat as a motorcyle is, I think wings would've been cooler.

Remember in the Natlan teaser, Mavuika turned into a Qucusaur in front of Capitano, and we thoughr it was a phoenix?

Imagine if, instead of a modern motorcycle, she turned into a pheonix. Can still fly and fight like this, just in a way that feels more fitting to what is supposed to be a fantasy setting.

AND then you'd have a weird connection to Diluc and the Ragnvindrs that everyone could theorize over. Also Natlan is chock full of Resurrection motifs. A phoenix would be perfect for THE LIVING SYMBOL OF THEIR NATION.

[glasscereal]

Back w a mualani redesign 🦭🩵 she’s so cuteee! Might make a YouTube video on my redesigns and also might redo the Citlali one! Doing kinich next. I didn’t touch the design much mostly bc she isn’t from my culture and I didn’t wanna risk getting anything wrong or stuff so I just focused on adding more color, symplifying some stuff and getting ma poor girl some blood circulation and making that damn hair wavy 🗣️🗣️

[koko-heads]

...so we all agree that natlan trailer was ass right

[dixidin]

No wonder why Ororon is ugly as hell, he broke the cycle of lesbians and short gays

[liviavanrouge]

Trio's Voice Lines about Kucho

Kinich

"Kucho...he's my baby brother, I've been trying to keep him safe in my own way, any Mora I've gained I make sure some of it goes to my brother and the things he needs. I know he thinks I've abandoned him...but I would never do that to him, the one I've tried so hard to protect the most."

Mualani

"Kucho is an easy going guy on the surface but below all that, on the inside, he's a little brother wishing that his big brother would come and get him. I met him when I was younger, he appeared randomly in the tribe and since then I've looked out for him. I hope one day Kucho gets to permanently stay with his elder brother*

Kachina

"Oh, I know Kucho! I've seen him roaming around often. He never hesitates to say hello to me and he gives me rides on his bubbles sometimes! I was surprised when I found out he's Kinich's brother they look and act nothing alike but I can tell from the way he speaks about his brother that he loves him a whole lot! If you ever need a ride, never be afraid to ask Kucho!"

@queen-of-twisted @albedomestic-airline

[k1ttygam3r]

Before anyone asks (considering Genshin is highlighted in my fandom list, meaning it’s a current hyperfixation), yes. I am aware of the Natlan controversy and its egregious colorism. And no, I do not support it in the slightest.

I joined relatively late in the game’s lifespan, joining the fandom around Sumeru’s release. Due to everything concerning that region, I made an oath to never buy anything from the game. To this day, I’ve never went back on my word, and this recent update made me glad I didn’t.

While I can still find enjoyment in the game itself, it’s incredibly disappointing to see the colorism in Natlan. It’s especially disheartening to realize that if they cared enough, this could’ve been actually decent if they abandoned their racist tendencies.

In my opinion, seeing something bad that could’ve been good is heaps worse than seeing something bad that’s always been bad. Thinking about a “what could’ve been” that’s better than the “what is” just hurts me on a whole different level, you know?

Because of this, I’m choosing to stay away from discussions about this particular subject for the sake of my mental well-being.

However, that doesn’t mean that you should simply ignore this situation. This is a problem that has gone on for far too long, and has only gotten worse over time.

But enough of my yapping. I’m white, I’m not of the people that have been hurt by this racism. I don’t think it’s my place to speak of this in any more detail.

If you want more info of how to boycott HoYoVerse, I suggest you take a look at @hyvboycott and especially their pinned post.

Do what you can. Let HYV know that they won’t get away with this.

[hana-no-seiiki]

BOY BOY BOY BOY BOY

[dandelionkai]

Welcome to Natlan🦕🤍

[almaadst]

Finished commission for my sweet @nerfherder-han (´∀｀)♡ Oh, how I love drawing more dynamic/action illustrations! It allows me to play with poses and perspective more! (*￣∀￣) Other: Commission info Hunger Games cover Dante and Asteria PLEASE DO NOT REPOST WITHOUT MY or OWNER PERMISSION!

[amarisrosalette]

What if Natlan took inspiration from the Aztec death whistles? (GENSHIN RAMBLE)

08.05.2023 | Note by me: Okay guys, I know Fontaine’s 4.0 trailer just came out and it’s far too early to be talking about Natlan that is going to be released in 5.0, BUT I just came across a fact called the “death whistles” from Ancient Mexico and I ran straight here to share with you guys :) So enjoy the read, fellow Natlan enthusiasts! Please note that this is just a ramble about Natlan’s speculation and their soon to be revealed lore, this post is not indicative of Hoyoverse’s final product.

And since I am going to be talking about things heavily related to cultural references, if you are familiar with/apart of the cultures that is being mentioned, please do correct me if I had made a mistake and feel free to add your thoughts in asks or in the tags below! I will add credits to the websites from which I have found this information from in the bottom of this post. Reblogs and credits are very much appreciated. ^^

(CW: Few swear words below the cut!)

So there is this unique part of Aztec culture called the “death whistle” that originated from ancient Mexico. It’s a kind of whistle shaped into a seemingly humanoid carving with an opening to blow into that creates a bone-chilling sound reminiscent of human screams, animal calls, and howling winds. These whistles come in various shapes and produce different variations of sounds. Here are some pictures I found in Google, so this is what they look like:

As you may know, Natlan is speculated to be inspired from Pre-Columbian or Indigenous America, alongside influence from Spanish and West African cultures. Either way, it can mean that Natlan may also be inspired from Aztec or early Mexcian cultures and folklore, so it’d make sense that they would add inspiration of the whistles. To list some references of Natlan that we see so far, the nation’s name could be a reference to the language of Nahuatl, meaning “place near where there is abundance [of] Na”. Secondly, the Aztecs worshipped many gods of wars, and Mexico is well-known for its volcanoes, much like Natlan is, and so much more.

Going back, I would conclude that it would be a very interesting and most likely addition if Natlan would include the death whistle which is deeply connected to Aztec and Mexican folklore.

In the immemorial past, these whistles were found in temples that worshipped the wind god Ehecatl (E-he-kah-tl). These whistles were also associated with the Aztec god of death who ruled over the land of the dead from what they call Mictlan, named Mictlāntēcutli (Muhkt-laan-tuh-koot-lee). These instruments were called “whistles of death” because historians believed that they were used to help guide sacrificial victims on their journey to the afterlife. Not only that, but I have also derived information that they were used for religious practices, such as ritual sacrifice, or for something related to battle and war. This fact stood out to me considering Natlan is the Nation of War, and to have these featured in the game’s story would be undoubtedly amazing! And even a good addition to the overall cultural feel and character of Natlan’s dedication to combat. I feel it would enhance the tone of the nation’s lore and even give us a tiny glimpse to the more deeper and darker parts of Genshin lore.

Here is a YouTube link for the sound of the death whistle.

Also, fun fact! Because the whistle is related to the god Ehecatl, the whistles were required to simulate the sounds of the wind because a strong wind cannot be summoned whenever the occasion requires. Interesting isn’t it?

Now, time for my opinions and speculations!

Ever notice how Barbatos and the wind is always vaguely mentioned in the lore of the nations we go through outside of Mondstadt, such as where Barabtos’s seal is strikingly similar to one of the adeptal abodes we visited, or that one letter we found in the Chasm with the Abyss, how Barbatos was vaguely mentioned to be helping Dvorjak to help him in Liyue? Or how the wind god of time, Istaroth, was mentioned in Ei’s Story Quest and the Cecilia flower making appearances in one of the cutscenes in Inazuma? Or maybe you’ve heard of the crazy theories of Irminsul being related to Venti? How about those Anemo vision weilders saving us in each nation we visit? Hahaha, I think I'm going crazy. But.

What if I am not?

Suspiciously enough, from what we’ve learned, these whistles were found in a temple that worships a wind god. You know who else is a god of the wind and has a temple to worship him/her? And the fact that it is also mentioned that a strong wind cannot be summoned in certain occasions, and you know a place in Genshin where the wind does not blow? Yes. Mare Jivari. And surprise, it is also located in Natlan.

I wonder if Venti will be vaguely mentioned once again, but in Natlan. Of all places, he keeps getting mentioned in other nation’s lore. If this is the case, and Venti’s motifs (Wind, song, poetry, cecilias, etc. You get the gist.) OR his god status as Barbatos. If this continues in Fontaine and this happens to be true in Natlan, or even throughout the story in Snezhnaya, then this cannot be a coincidence. After all, we’ve gotten information about Barbatos’s connection with the Tsaritsa, their fallout, and how she is jealous of his power.

Moving on.

I think it would be scary and cool at the same time if we hear that the whistles could even be used in war in Natlan. Perhaps to drive, scare, and even torment their enemies? If Hoyoverse’s writing team would be so bold and even take a step further to amplify Natlan’s culture surrounding war and battle, and even show us as the audience that these people are far more fearsome than they seem, then the death whistle would be such a kickass addition. Who among the people could have discovered it? Their Archon?

Come on, Hoyoverse, don’t be shy. You’ve given us psychological horror from Sumeru’s samsara, Dottore’s experiments, an execution surrounding the God of Eternity’s extra-special technique, now give us some feral fire-bending tribes who could go absolutely apeshit and don’t hesitate to fuck around their enemies like they wanted. Let them do it in honor of war. In honor of the Lady of Fire. Show us that they are tribes that belong to the art of combat. That they are true tribesmen and women that shall serve War at any cost.

Anyway, that is all that I have to share, thank you for reading! And here are the links to the websites from which I got the info!

[leisomnium]

graffiti 🌱🐉

[kitkaloid]

saurian twins