Ronova

Ronova
Ruler of Death
The eye used by Ronova to observe Teyvat according to Citlali during When All Becomes a Monument
Affil­i­a­tion	Four Shades
English	Aiden Dawn
Chinese	Selene
Japanese	Orikasa Fumiko (折笠富美子)
Korean	Park Yi-seo (박이서)
NPCs Gods

Ronova is the Ruler of Death among the Four Shades of the Heavenly Principles.

Ronova was first mentioned in the Archon Quest Echoes of Life in Chapter V: Act II - Black Stone Under a White Stone and later in As One We Watch the Setting Sun. She makes her first physical appearance in the Archon Quest When All Becomes a Monument in Chapter V: Act V - Incandescent Ode of Resurrection.

Profile

Ronova helped Natlan establish the rules and gave guidance to Yohualtecuhtin, Lord of the Night, in creating the Night Kingdom. She had done this out of an expression of love and act of reparation, but these actions were considered to be overstepping her authorities as a Shade and it displeased the Heavenly Principles.

Appearance

Although Ronova's personal form remains unseen, some of her attributes can be discerned through the technique she employs to observe Teyvat. The Ruler of Death utilizes a crimson-red rift in the skies of Teyvat to gaze upon the world below. From this rift, Ronova manifests six eyes—two positioned to her right, three to her left, and a larger central eye. It can be reasonably assumed that the crimson energy forming this rift is a manifestation of Ronova's power.

Story

History

After the arrival of the first throne of the heavens, the Heavenly Principles appeared and fought against the Seven Sovereigns of the old world. To that end, it created Four Shades of itself, one of which was Ronova. According to extant sources, forty years after the Heavenly Principles' initial appearance, the Seven Sovereigns were ultimately defeated, and the seven great nations of the realm capitulated to its dominion. Subsequent observations attributed to the scribe known as the Voyager suggest that, from then onward, Ronova and her three sisters partially functioned as metaphysical instruments—referred to metaphorically as "shackles"—through which the Winged One maintained its grasp upon its established world order.

During the Great War of Vengeance, Ronova presumably participated in the war on the Heavenly Principles's side against the voyager and the ancient dragons. Amidst the widespread devastation that accompanied this conflict, the region that would later be known as Natlan suffered extensive ruin, with its Ley Lines sustaining severe damage. In the aftermath of the war, Ronova instructed the Lord of the Night with the task of reconstructing the Ley Lines, an endeavor realized through the establishment of the Night Kingdom. However, this would greatly displease the Heavenly Principles, who regarded it as an overreach of her authority. Confronted with their censure, Ronova "succumbed to self-pity," displaying increasing indifference to the fate of the land.

After Xbalanque ascended and became the first Pyro Archon, he used the divine throne to borrow Ronova's powers and establish the rules of Natlan, a framework which allows ordinary humans to become Pyro Archons through the Pilgrimage of the Return of the Sacred Flame. Those who ascend are then granted knowledge and memories of the land through the Sacred Flame. The two came to an agreement that those who used Ronova's powers would eventually die, and if the Heavenly Principles were to find out, she would simply deny involvement and claim that her powers were stolen. Xbalanque also asked to be given a chance to see Natlan's future should its people prevail over the Abyss, which she agreed to.

During the cataclysm, the Ruler of Death cursed the full-blooded Khaenri'ahns with immortality, leaving them to rot and suffer. According to Capitano, Ronova made no distinction in whom she cursed despite the fact that the Five Sinners of Khaenri'ah and the Vinster King were the primary culprits responsible for the calamity.

Present Day

Main articles: When All Becomes a Monument and Hearken, Ye Who Have Returned

After Mavuika used Ronova's powers to thwart Gosoythoth's abyssal invasion, Ronova demanded Mavuika's life as payment to fulfill their pact. However, the Lord of the Night and The Captain had agreed to have Il Capitano offer his life instead, intending to exploit the Curse of Immortality imposed upon him by Ronova. This would create a paradox and allow him to obtain vengeance against Ronova for the suffering inflicted upon innocent Khaenri'ahns, including himself, by forcing Ronova to break one of her own rules. Ultimately, Ronova elected to continue upholding the Curse of Immortality, resulting in Yohualtecuhtin gaining eternal life as The Captain's life force was transferred to the Lord of the Night.

Due to the Natlanese winning the war, Ronova honored her bet with Xbalanque and allowed him to see present-day Natlan. Xbalanque decided to stay for a single day in Mausau's body, and offered Mavuika the rest of his life force that the Shade had given him as payment for their duel, to allow her to bring her loved ones back temporarily in his place — an offer she declined.

Quests and Events

Archon Quests

• Chapter V
  • Act IV: The Rainbow Destined to Burn
    • A Fuel Named "Fate"
  • Act V: Incandescent Ode of Resurrection
    • When All Becomes a Monument

Gallery

"Memories of This Life" Animated Short - Genshin Impact

Story Teaser- Honor - Genshin Impact

Trivia

Etymology

• "Ronova" is likely derived from Ronove, a Marquis and Great Earl of Hell, ranked 27th in the Ars Goetia. Ronove is described as a taker of old souls, who often comes to Earth to harvest souls of decrepit humans and animals near death.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Ronova
Chinese (Simplified)	若娜瓦 Ruònàwǎ
Chinese (Traditional)	若娜瓦 Ruònàwǎ
Japanese	ロノヴァ Ronova
Korean	로노바 Ronoba
Spanish	Ronova
French	Ronova
Russian	Ронова Ronova
Thai	Ronova
Vietnamese	Ronova
German	Ronova
Indonesian	Ronova
Portuguese	Ronova
Turkish	Ronova
Italian	Ronova

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