The Seven Sovereigns are Dragon Lords that formerly ruled Teyvat in Genshin Impact. Learn about who they are, their history, and how they tie in with the current events of the game here!

Who Are the Seven Sovereigns

Former Rulers of Teyvat

Dragon Sovereign	Elemental Authority
Neuvillette	Hydro
Apep	Dendro
Unknown	Anemo
Unknown	Geo
Unknown	Cryo
Unknown	Pyro
Unknown	Electro

The Seven Dragon Sovereigns formerly ruled Teyvat and were the most powerful incarnations of their respective elements. They were known as Dragon-Lords with followers known as the Dragonheirs.

The Dragonheirs are characterized by their dragon-like appearance, yet appear to be both bipedal and quadropedal, and switch between the two should they wish to.

Seven Sovereigns in Teyvat History

Vanquishment and Aftermath

Arrival of the Primordial One

When the Primordial One named Phanes (also known as the First Usurper) descended unto Teyvat, they challenged, defeated, and ultimately vanquished all Seven Sovereigns. Phanes was androgynous in nature.

Phanes created an era solely for the sake of Teyvat and its people. During their time, whetever the people of Teyvat needed, the heavens and the earth would provide, and they wanted for nothing. This was known as the Year of the Ark's Opening.

The Birth of the Gnoses

After the defeat of the Sovereigns, Phanes took fractions of their powers (and in turn, some of their dragonhood) and gave it to the Seven Archons of Teyvat in the form of Gnoses.

Escape of the Sovereigns' Peoples

Even after their passing, the Sovereigns still had remaining Dragonheir followers. During the Funerary Year where a war broke out and much was destroyed, they sought refuge in the darkness, with a large number of them finding it in the depths of the ocean.

This was done as a means of survival from both the war and the Dragonheirs' oppressors. Whenever their hunters did follow them into their hiding places, they would get lost in the darkness and get snuffed out one by one.

Daily Life and Survival

In time, the Dragonheirs became accustomed to living in the darkness. But to provide some semblance of light to the people, a sage who claims that he has seen the "Light Realm" created a light source that burned with light and warmth resembling sunlight.

When the sage passed away, the Dragonheirs would fight over this source of light. As such, the sage Abrax created a large mechanism that could simulate both daytime and nighttime. He called the mechanism Helios.

Seven Sovereigns in Recent Years

Regarding a Prophecy and Enkanomiya

A prophecy amongst the Dragonheirs arose. It predicted the rebirth of the Dragon of Water, but that he would be reborn in human form, provided that the Dragonheirs of Hydro remained in their pure Hydro forms.

Research by Watatsumi Omikami

A couple of centuries ago, a group of researchers led by Watatsumi Omikami descended into the land of Dragonheirs and made marvelous discoveries. They dubbed the land Enkanomiya, and came to know Helios as Dainichi Mikoshi.

Enkanomiya Map Guide

Vishap Research and Evolution

The researchers also found the remnants of the Dragonheirs. They gave them a new name—Vishaps—and ran studies and experiments on them. This led to the Vishaps evolving into other forms capable of manipulating other elements like Cryo and Electro.

As such, their fears were allayed for they were aware of the Prophecy, and were afraid that the Dragon of Water would be reborn at any time. Since the Vishaps were not in their pure Hydro forms any longer, the Dragon of Water cannot be born in their midst.

Bathysmal Vishap Enemy Guide

Seven Sovereigns In Today's Time

Saving a Sovereign's Life

While accompanying Nahida to return Elemental Beings back to their "homeland" during her second Story Quest, you will soon learn that their homeland is actually inside the Dendro Dragon Sovereign, Apep.

Filled with hatred for being abandoned and left alone with a severe illness, Apep attempts to shun out Nahida and the Elemental Beings. After purifying her body, Apep's pain (and subsequently, her hatred) subsided, and she willingly took the Elemental Beings back.

Nahida Story Quest Act 2 Guide

A Prophecy Fulfilled

Although not being fulfilled among the Dragonheirs of old, the Prophecy of the Dragon of Water comes into fruition, and has indeed been born as a human integrated into society.

As of Version 4.1, it has been confirmed verbatim that Neuvillette is the Dragon Sovereign of Hydro. However, due to his dragonhood not being whole, he has little to no recollection about Teyvat's ancient history, nor what his rebirth's purpose is.

Neuvillette Story Quest Act 1 Guide

Another Prophecy “Fulfilled...”

The Prophecy of Fontaine's demise draws ever closer, with each sign coming to pass. As such, Furina is tried by the people of Fontaine, and is ultimately sentenced to death by the Oratrice. Several secrets about the Prophecy unfolds.

As part of the circumvention of the Prophecy, Focalors returned the authority over Hydro to Neuvillette, fully restoring his dragonhood. This enabled him to save every Fontanian from the effects of the Primordial Sea, and to defeat the All-Devouring Narwhal.

Fontaine Archon Quest Act 5 Guide

In-Game Information

Books About the Seven Sovereign

The Byakoyakoku Collection

Books Archive Guide

Archon Quests that Mention the Seven Sovereign

Masquerade of the Guilty Archon Quest Chapter 4 Act 5

List of Archon Quests

Story Quests that Mention the Seven Sovereign

Nahida Story Quest Act 2

Neuvillette Story Quest Act 1

List of Story Quests

Enemy Archive Entries that Mention the Seven Sovereign

Bolteater Bathysmal Vishap

Rimebiter Bathysmal Vishap

Primordial Bathysmal Vishap

List of Enemies

Genshin Impact Lore Guides

## All Factions and Organizations

Factions and Organizations in Teyvat
Knights of Favonius	Yashiro Commission
Fatui Harbingers	Hexenzirkel
Five Sinners of Khaenri'ah
The Akademiya Guides
Vahumana	Amurta
Kshahrewar	Spantamad
Haravatat	Rtawahist

List of Factions and Organizations