What is the Hexenzirkel?

Hexenzirkel is the Circle of Mages in Genshin Impact. See its members, and lore and story here in this guide!

What is the Hexenzirkel

Story Teaser: The Mages' Tea Party

A Circle of Witches

As described by Lisa, Hexenzirkel is a group of witches who involve themselves with tea parties and Irminsul explorations. The coven has been in existence for a long time—probably the same time when Khaenri'ah had not fallen yet, or perhaps even longer.

The coven members, according to Alice, even challenged the Anemo Archon, Barbatos, which he just simply brushed off by telling them to resolve conflicts through song.

Members of the Hexenzirkel

The members of the Hexenzirkel are comprised of human and nonhuman female mages. Its Elder and most infamous member, Alice, who's also the mother of Klee, is a widely-known mage across Teyvat.

Having said this, it doesn't seem as if being a witch or a mage automatically makes one a member of Hexenzirkel.

Lisa, for one, despite being the Purple Witch, has explicitly mentioned she's not part of the coven. Signora, the Crimson Witch of Flames, doesn't to be affiliated with the Hexenzirkel too.

How Many Members Are There?

Currently, it's unknown exactly how many members are there within the Hexenzirkel. From the cutscene during the Joy Above the Clouds quest, there are eight icons of the Hexenzirkel which might represent the initial number of the mages, or it could mean something else.

However, the long table where the members of Hexenzirkel meet only have seven seats, which contradicts the supposed total number of the coven's original members.

Magic Practitioners

Aside from Visions, there appears to be Magic in Teyvat. The extent of what is considered Magic is unknown, but it's definite that controlling the elements is a supernatural concept exclusive to the wielding Visions, and by extenstion, the governance of Archons.

Magic, on the otherhand, is likely a force separate from Vision-wielding, and can be utilized by mere mortals and nonhumans alike, evident in the interracial inclusion of Hexenzirkel witches.

Members of the Hexenzirkel

Witches of the Hexenzirkel

Witches of the Hexenzirkel
Alice	Rhinedottir	Nicole
I. Ivanovna N.	Barbeloth	Andersdotter

Alice

Status:	Alive

Alice is the elder of Hexenzirkel, and is author of the Teyvat Travel Guide, and is mother to Klee. She's a renowned Adventurer, Astrologist, Alchemist, among many other things. She's also considered to have a longer longevity than most, perhaps because she's from a nonhuman race, evident from Klee's ears.

Alice also refers to humanity from a third-person perspective, as if hinting she comes from a different race.
Alice Story and Lore

Rhinedottir or Gold

Status:	Unknown

Rhinedottir or otherwise known as Gold, is an alchemist from the fallen nation of Khaenri'ah. She's a master of Alchemy, most specifically Art of Khemia, the type of alchemy practiced in Khaenri'ah. She's also the teacher of Albedo.

Gold is known for her middling with creation of life itself, which she has successfully done, proven by Albedo's existence and the fall of Durin. She's also believed to have played a huge role in the fall of Khaenri'ah, 500 years ago.

Rhinedottir Story and Lore

Nicole

Status:	Alive

Described from the prophecy as the "guide who will never be lost", there's little known about Nicole, except that she can telepathically converse with anyone who's lost.

Being a guide, Nicole appears to have access to knowledge that do not belong in Teyvat, or perhaps it's Nicole who's not from Teyvat, making her a potential Descender, as can be inferred from Alice's words, that she will guide people towards truth "...when a change has occured in the world".

Nicole Story and Lore

I. Ivanovna N.

Status:	Deceased

"J", was a former member of the Hexenzirkel, who had to quit the coven to pursue her married life. The prophecy that Scarlett used during the Windblume Festival event quest was intended for her, and was written by her fellow Hexenzirkel elders.

I. Ivanovna N. Story and Profile

Barbeloth

Status:	Alive

Barbeloth is Mona's master, one whom she often refers to as the "old hag". "B" appears to be a Hydromancer and astrologist.

Barbeloth Story and Lore

Andersdotter

Status:	Deceased

Andersdotter is the author of the book series, The Boar Princess.

Andersdotter Story and Lore

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Knights of Favonius	Yashiro Commission
Fatui Harbingers	Hexenzirkel
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Vahumana	Amurta
Kshahrewar	Spantamad
Haravatat	Rtawahist

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