Traveler's special ability and what it could mean for their original power [Theory]
Traveler's absorption/purification ability was first introduced in the Mondstadt archon quest and was hardly relevant again until the recent Natlan quests.
I find this irrelevancy strange and it appears to me like it was introduced early in order to be used for something bigger later on.
My theory is that this purification ability could be a key factor in the Tsaritsa's plan with the gnoses. Potentially needing the Traveler to absorb or merge the gnoses together to resurrect the Third Descender, who could be the weapon the Tsaritsa seeks to challenge the Heavenly Principles. - Also, the Traveler becoming more important in the story recently definitely feels like a hint at something.
About the Traveler's original powers though, perhaps the absorption of the 7 gnoses/elements could bring back their abilities. Although not having much evidence, we can assume the white "element" the twins had was likely some form of a light power, which consisted of all the elements combined. The reason I believe this is because, according to science, white light refracts into 7 colors, and we also see the Traveler becoming stronger with the collection of each. Coincidence? I think not.
- Additionally, It's revealed by Skirk's leaked set that the "Light of Teyvat" was fractured into 7 colors (elements)
With Nod Krai releasing in 6.0 and being a part of Snezhnaya, we will probably aquire the Cryo element then and with the rest of Snezhnaya in 7.0 we might see the addition of the light element? 🤔 (massive hopium tho)
Of course, I could be entirely wrong and we probably won't see their original power until Khaenri'ah or something 💀. Also please feel free to share your interpretations!
Traveler's absorption/purification ability was first introduced in the Mondstadt archon quest and was hardly relevant again until the recent Natlan quests.
I find this irrelevancy strange and it appears to me like it was introduced early in order to be used for something bigger later on.
My theory is that this purification ability could be a key factor in the Tsaritsa's plan with the gnoses. Potentially needing the Traveler to absorb or merge the gnoses together to resurrect the Third Descender, who could be the weapon the Tsaritsa seeks to challenge the Heavenly Principles. - Also, the Traveler becoming more important in the story recently definitely feels like a hint at something.
About the Traveler's original powers though, perhaps the absorption of the 7 gnoses/elements could bring back their abilities. Although not having much evidence, we can assume the white "element" the twins had was likely some form of a light power, which consisted of all the elements combined. The reason I believe this is because, according to science, white light refracts into 7 colors, and we also see the Traveler becoming stronger with the collection of each. Coincidence? I think not.
- Additionally, It's revealed by Skirk's leaked set that the "Light of Teyvat" was fractured into 7 colors (elements)
With Nod Krai releasing in 6.0 and being a part of Snezhnaya, we will probably aquire the Cryo element then and with the rest of Snezhnaya in 7.0 we might see the addition of the light element? 🤔 (massive hopium tho)
Of course, I could be entirely wrong and we probably won't see their original power until Khaenri'ah or something 💀. Also please feel free to share your interpretations!