Bennett, the Unknowing Custodian of the Pyrosis

Introduction

• Theory: Bennett is the custodian of the pyrosis, former lava Walker, and blessed by the Phoenix of the Mar Javari.
• Reason: Bennett's infamous bad luck might be explained by harboring the pyrosis.

Bennett's Bad Luck

• Bennett is known for terrible luck in Genshin Impact.
• The idea: Pyro archon Benny is canon and the Fatui want his nosis (gnosis).
• Gnosis: Brings bad luck and destruction to its keeper.
• Skirk's advice: Get rid of objects of misfortune to avoid disasters.
• Hypothesis: Bad luck linked to Bennett's possession of pyrosis.

Bennett's Origin and the Mar Javari

• Mar Javari: Described as an endless plane of ash where the wind does not blow.
• Lava Walker Story:
  • Sage who built a circlet to resist fire, entered the Mar Javari.
  • Expected to be burned but survived, disappearing on the horizon.
  • Mar Javari also described as home to a phoenix, seen as noble by locals.

Phoenix and the Pyro Archon

• Phoenix: Believed to be familiar of the Pyro archon, possibly hiding the gnosis to avoid misfortune.
• Murata (Pyro Archon): Might have entrusted the gnosis to the Phoenix.
• Lava Walker: Clever and wise, constructed circlet, met Phoenix, and received a feather.
  • Merging of Phoenix and Lava Walker: Explained by indistinguishable sounds heard from Mar Javari.

Lifespan and Final Journey of the Lava Walker

• Unnatural Lifespan: Lived unnaturally long, spent over 100 years in Mar Javari.
• Final Journey: Had an epiphany, introduced fire flowers to people, then vanished.
• Baby Bennett: Found alone in Mar Javari, taken back to Mondstadt.
  • Possibly rebirth of the Phoenix and Lava Walker, carrying pyrosis.

Supporting Lore and Theories

• Travail Trailer (2020): Mentions the rebirth of a strong man destined for victory in battle.
• Agnidus Agate Gemstone: Mentions a man, burnt to cinders for a dream, possibly Phoenix and Lava Walker.
• Phoenix's Intention: Safeguard the gnosis, rebirth in Mar Javari, eventual victory for the strongest in battle.

Constellation and Abilities

• Constellation (Rota Calamitas): Translates to 'Wheel of Misfortune.' Reflects cyclical nature of Phoenix protecting gnosis.
• C6 Ability (Fire Ventures With Me): Grants pyro power to allies, suggesting pyrosis presence.
  • Fire travels with Bennett, hinting at the spirit of the Phoenix.

Poem and Final Points

• Windblume Poem:
  • Mentions Mar Javari and something at the center of Bennett's heart, hinting at gnosis.
  • Compares love for adventure and home, potential deeper connection with rebirth and pyrosis.

Conclusion

• Theory: Bennett is the rebirth of Phoenix and Lava Walker, harboring pyrosis causing bad luck.
• Brought back to Mondstadt, grows up with bad luck due to gnosis.
• Poem and abilities hint at deeper lore connections.
• Grand theory tied together through existing lore and game hints.
• Awaiting further lore reveals to validate or refute the theory.