Tsaritsa

The Tsaritsa, also known by her name Anastasya Feodorovna Snezhnaya, is the current Cryo Archon of The Seven, and the ruler of Snezhnaya. With supreme rule over Snezhnaya, she uses her organization of loyal followers, known as the Fatui, to manipulate and intimidate the other nations of Teyvat. She is targeting the other Archons' Gnoses for reasons unknown, though it likely relates to her goal of "burning away the old world." The Tsaritsa also has the ability to grant her subjects a power separate from Visions, called Delusions. These Delusions are used by the Fatui, particularly by the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. During The Gods' Limits, the Tsaritsa is said to have "set her gaze on the Heavenly Principles," with the implication that she plans on overthrowing them while they are still asleep. This has earned her the ire of Ronova, the Ruler of Death, who suggests intervening "to the extent permitted by the 'rules'." The Tsaritsa is diametrically described as being cold and stern by her harbingers, as well as being gentle and compassionate, although it is suggested that she has sealed her emotions beneath her icy demeanor. From her actions immediately after the Cataclysm, she may be considered iron-willed, if not to the point of ruthlessness, particularly in her renunciation of the nobility. During the Cataclysm 500 years ago, following the Belyi Tsar's demise during his expedition, Anastasya Feodorovna was crowned Tsaritsa of all Snezhnaya. Due to yet-unknown reasons, some of the Fae nobility —followers of the Belyi Tsar—refused to recognize the Tsaritsa as their new ruler; some did not seek an audience with her, while others, such as the Dalegrad clan, broke ties with Snezhnograd altogether. She was left severely embittered by the events of the Cataclysm, and cut ties with other Archons, including her friend Venti.