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+17 Paimon is the deuteragonist of Genshin Impact and the Traveler's primary companion, acting as the mascot for the game, website, and social media. While she appears as a cheerful, guide-like creature, her true origins are deeply mysterious and a subject of intense speculation within the community. Here is the long story of what is currently known and theorized about Paimon. The Known Story (In-Game Canon) The Meeting: The story begins when the Traveler fishes Paimon out of the ocean, where she was on the verge of drowning. Paimon states that if the Traveler had not saved her, she would have died. The Companion: Feeling indebted, Paimon swears to act as the Traveler’s guide throughout Teyvat. She is inseparable from the Traveler, becoming anxious whenever they are separated. Abilities: Despite her small size, Paimon can fly and teleport, even underwater in Fontaine. She is not a combatant but is highly resistant to Ley Line energy and Abyssal contamination. Personality: She is known for her immense love of food, treasure, and her habit of referring to herself in the third person. Status: She is a "unique" creature, with no other beings of her kind seen in Teyvat, yet she is largely unquestioned by NPCs. The Mysteries and Theories (Lore Deep Dive) Paimon’s design and behavior suggest she is far more than a simple guide. Connection to Celestia/Unknown God: Paimon’s clothes bear the same, often upside-down, Triquetra symbol found on high-level Abyss objects and in the Celestia loading screen. Her cape features a starry, space-like design that resembles the effects used by the Unknown God (Asmoday) in the game's opening scene. The "Shade of Space" Theory: A very popular theory suggests Paimon is a weakened or amnesiac version of the "Unknown God" or one of the Four Shades that serve the Heavenly Principles. This suggests she is the "Ruler of Space" who, after the Cataclysm 500 years ago, was fragmented and lost her memory, turning into the child-like Paimon. The "God of Time" Theory: Another theory posits she is related to Istaroth, the God of Time. This is supported by her ability to seemingly "pause" time (using the menu) and the fact that she doesn't age, while no one in Teyvat seems to remember her. "Emergency Food" and Memory Loss: Throughout the game, Paimon often speaks as if she is knowledgeable about Teyvat, yet acts ignorant of the larger picture, suggesting she has forgotten her past or is hiding it. Betrayal Hints: Despite her loyalty, some characters (like Enjou in Enkanomiya) have suggested that Paimon might betray the Traveler, or that she is being controlled by a higher power. Key Observations Irminsul & Teyvat: Paimon is affected by changes to Irminsul (the knowledge tree of Teyvat), which only affects those native to Teyvat or deeply connected to it, suggesting she is not from "beyond" Teyvat in the same way the Traveler is. The P.A.I.M.O.N. Theory: Some players theorize her name is an acronym for an A.I. designed to protect the traveler, linked to the "Lesser Key of Solomon" demonology theme used for the Archons. As of the current storyline (up to 5.4), Paimon's true nature remains a secret, but she is consistently framed as the "key" to understanding the mysteries of Teyvat's sky, the Heavenly Principles, and the history of the world.