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Unfortunately, he never got to give his gift to his friend, as the latter had fallen during the conflict. Due to Andrius, the other candidate for the position of Anemo Archon, stepping down, he was the one who took the seat. With his newfound power, he took the form of his friend and ruled Mondstadt.

Although, ‘rule’ isn’t exactly the right word to use. Barbatos did level mountains and sweep away the blizzard plaguing the land (with a little help Andrius), but he left his people to their own devices. He didn’t want to become another Decarabian, though being absent or asleep for long periods isn’t a good example to follow either.

Much of his time as an Archon was spent in those exact states. At one time he woke, though, he found his beloved city under the corrupt rule of the aristocrats. Under the guise of Venti, he met and befriended Venessa, who would become the Dandelion and Liontooth Knight. She is also one of the few mortals given the honor to ascend to Celestia, but that’s a different story. With Venessa’s help, the aristocracy was dismantled and the Knights of Favonius started as an organization.

Despite his absence, Mondstadt remains loyal to its Archon, and even if Venti was absent, he still watches over his people. At the beginning of the game, Venti was awake and trying to solve the Stormterror problem before the Traveler even got involved. Also, it was only through his help the whole incident was resolved. Sure he did get his Gnosis stolen at the end of it all, but he never regretted his choices and involvement.

Furthermore, even if a majority of his power was taken away, he was able to lay to rest the adventurer Stanley’s soul. Even if the Mare Jivari, where Stanley fell, was a windless place, he was able to do so and comfort Hans Archibald. Venti was also the one who played the flute and calmed a yaksha’s soul, suffering from the karmic debt he incurred.

Venti may be a Gnosis – less Archon and the weakest of the Seven, but that wouldn’t stop him from accompanying the Traveler across Teyvat.

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