Karma, also referred to as karmic debt and divine karma, is a term which refers to the corruptive forces left behind by the wills and powers of slain ancient gods. This term is primarily used in Liyue, where the yakshas were tasked with subduing the resurging might of fallen gods.[1]
Overview[]
Over the course of the Archon War, Morax subdued many other ancient gods. Their powers and hatred seeped into the world, corrupting the land, spawning monsters, and creating pestilence. Contact with karma can induce insanity in humans[2] and corrupt monsters, making them more powerful than normal. Vision-bearers,[3] illuminated beasts,[4] and those with higher elemental sensitivity such as the Traveler have heightened resistance to the effects of karma.
To combat this, Morax summoned the yakshas to come to Liyue's defense by slaughtering the resurging powers of these fallen gods. Over time, however, karma seeped into the bodies and minds of the yakshas, causing them immense suffering. Many of those who did not fall in battle eventually succumbed to their karmic debt and went insane, many of them dying as a result of their insanity.[1]
Adepti can use their form of alchemy to create a medicine called Remedium Tertiorum, which can temporarily alleviate the pain caused by karma. However, like most other adepti medicines, they are lethal to mortals.[5]
Trivia[]
Etymology[]
- The English term refers to the principle of karma, which can be loosely defined as the consequences of one's actions as it affects one's future, whether positively or negatively.
- The original Chinese term, 业障 yèzhàng, specifically refers to karmic hindrance, or negative karmic consequences which hinder enlightenment.
- Accordingly, Vision-bearers are less affected by karma and being in proximity to those deeply affected by karma; in the eyes of the adepti, Visions are a "valid form of 'illumination'."[6]
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Karma | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 业障 Yèzhàng | Karma |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 業障 Yèzhàng | |
| Japanese | 業障 Goushou | Karma |
| Korean | 업장 Eopjang | Karma |
| Spanish | Karma | — |
| French | Karma | — |
| Russian | Карма Karma | — |
| Thai | บาป | Sin |
| Vietnamese | Nghiệp Chướng | Karma |
| German | Karma | — |
| Indonesian | Karma | — |
| Portuguese | Carma | Karma |
| Turkish | Karma | — |
| Italian | Karma | — |
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Story Quest, Xiao, Alatus Chapter: Act I - Butterfly's Dream, Part 2: Glimmers of the Vigilant Yaksha (Cinematic)
- ↑ Yelan's Voice-Over: About Xiao
- ↑ Archon Quest, Interlude Chapter, Act II - Perilous Trail, Part 5: At Tunnel's End, Light
- ↑ Archon Quest, Interlude Chapter, Act II - Perilous Trail, Part 4: End of the Line
- ↑ Zhongli's Voice-Over: About Xiao
- ↑ Qiqi's Character Story: Vision
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