[4.2] The Secret Of The Gnosis Isn't What You Think - A Genshin Impact Theory

I had a lot of ideas about what a gnosis was and what it was used for... but I never expected it to be the remains of the third descender! But this single line by Skirk uncovered an even greater secret that changed the way I see EVERYTHING in Genshin Impact.

*SPOILER WARNINGS*
- Chapter 4 Act 5
- Narzissenkruez part 4 (notes in the tower)
- Yoimiya Story Quest 2

*TIMESTAMPS*
0:00 Introduction
1:34 The Third Descender
2:36 Gnosis Ability 1
7:07 Gnosis Ability 2
8:35 Gnosis Ability 3
9:32 Gnosis Ability 4
11:50 Visions
21:39 Thrones of Heaven
27:39 A Noble Wish
32:00 Bonus Theories

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*MORE INFORMATION*
This section is a combination of citations and terms/topics that came up during the video alongside their wikipedia articles (or similar related sources) which should help get you started when doing your own research.

Layla’s Comments: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Irminsul: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Ending Note: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Gnosis: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Neuvillette: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Traveler: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Condessence Crystal: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Tranquil Starlight: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Constellation: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Nahida: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Zhongli: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Visions: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
Barbeloth: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...

Sinbad Legend of the Seven Seas: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165982/
Chinese Dragon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese...
Eight Treasures: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight_T...
Cintamani: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cintamani
Sarira: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Śarīra
Ursa Minor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursa_Minor
Chinese Astrology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese...
https://www.chinafetching.com/chinese...
Chinese Theology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese...
Jade Emperor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_Em...
Tian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tian
Lunar Station/Mansions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_s...
Star diagram: https://online-learning-college.com/k...