Who is Istaroth in Genshin Impact?

Istaroth in Genshin Impact is one of the many gods that exist in the lore and is is likely one of the four shining shades of the “Primodial One,” the progenitor gods. She was worshipped by people in various regions in Teyvat as the god who has control over wind and time. However the influence of Istaroth in Genshin Impact faded in time and the people soon forgot or stopped their worship of the god. Similar to other gods, she also goes by different names, with her most common alias being Kairos. Here are more details about the backstory of Istaroth in Genshin Impact.

Who is Istaroth in Genshin Impact?

Istaroth in Genshin Impact stands as a divine being wielding mastery over both time and wind. Revered under an array of names, she assumes roles such as the God of Moments, the God of Time, Kairos, the Thousand Winds of Time, the Undying Wind, and Tokoyo Ookami.

She used to have a large influence in Mondstadt and Enkanomiya and was worshiped by the people. However, as time progressed, her presence was long forgotten. Istaroth in Genshin Impact was the mentor of Aberaku no Mikoto who built the artificial sun, Dainichi Mikoshi, under her guidance. This mechanism made Enkanomiya a sustainable place with its own ecosystem.

While her influence has long been forgotten, her legacy has been preserved through various forms of literature like the Before Sun and Moon. 

“We knew the only one who had not forsaken us as the "Ruler of Time." She was the moment. She was every moment. She was the measure of a thousand winds and the sun and the moon. She was every second of joy, every moment of rage, every instant of longing, every minute of obsession. She was every flash of delirium” - The Byakuyakoku Collection Vol. 2: Before Sun and Moon

The presence of Istaroth in Genshin Impact is confined solely to the woven threads of diverse narratives scattered across the game's vast expanse. However, the fact that such divine beings are full of mystery entices fans to dive deeper into the lore of the game and discuss it among the community.