I suggest relaxing and not attaching too much importance to the leaked character designs ("Enjou" and Dainsleif). After all, these sketches came from a new, unverified source. Insiders risk their reputations if the source of the new concept arts turns out to be a fraud.
My reasoning:
Nahida does not sense the presence of the pyro gnosis in the nearby leylines, nor was it found in the remnants of Irminsul.
Mavuika did not detect the presence of the pyro gnosis in Natlan.
Mavuika speculated the disappearance of the pyro gnosis was a matter of "fate" specifically, that it had become lost somewhere within the leylines... However, Tsaritsa doubted this, as the gnoses are crafted from the remains of the Third Descender and thus cannot coexist with the leylines for long. In other words, the leylines system would inevitably reject the gnosis, causing it to surface somewhere in the open world.
Let's return to Nahida’s statement that she cannot sense the presence of the pyro gnosis at all even though she is capable of sensing the leylines currents. I have therefore concluded that if the pyro gnosis is indeed currently within the leylines, it is certainly not in Sumeru (or in any near nation).
Now, analyzing Mavuika’s words regarding the gnosis’s disappearance being a matter of "fate": its displacement and presumed merging with the leylines was NOT an accident. Someone intervened in the fate of the pyro gnosis with a specific goal in mind.
Taking all this into account, we can confidently speculate on where the pyro gnosis is located or where it will eventually "surface" when the time comes:
a) One of the most popular theories concerns Mare Jivari. Let's consider how likely this scenario is.
We know the defining characteristic of Mare Jivari is its existence outside of time (there is no wind). Mare Jivari was once part of Natlan, consequently, its leylines were part of the NK. When Venti blew Mare Jivari out of the timeline, the leylines associated with it might have detached from the NK and vanished from the physical world as well. It is possible the pyro gnosis was somehow supernaturally drawn into Mare Jivari’s leylines which would explain why neither Mavuika nor Nahida can sense its presence: it simply does not exist in real time.
The figures I most strongly suspect of interfering with the pyro gnosis's fate (specifically in this scenario) are: Istaroth (the god of time); Capitano/LOTN (having acquired power over time whether through the Loom of Fate, Istaroth’s abilities, or something else); Bakunawa (accidentally, as it lacks sentience); abyss sibling/Asmoday (the Loom of Fate)
b) Another fairly popular theory is the Night Kingdom. However, there is a nuance that makes this option less likely than option "a": the fact that Mavuika does not sense the presence of the pyro gnosis in Natlan, and the LOTN herself remains silent on the matter... And yet, quite recently, u/Icy_Occasion_2706 put forward a very interesting theory (see option "c") regarding Natlan's leylines.
c) Capitano’s modified heart (a leyline imitation). In short: Capitano’s heart is capable of extracting a soul from the leylines and converting it into knowledge (much like the leylines themselves process souls into information); however, without heightened sensitivity, it is impossible to detect a soul within his heart (during the battle with Capitano, Mavuika did not sense a souls' presence, meaning she would not detect the pyro gnosis either if it were transformed into Capitano’s heart). In essence, the leylines are a realm where physical connection is impossible — only a spiritual one can be established; consequently, upon entering the leylines, the pyro gnosis would exist within them in an immaterial state — specifically, as data/information. Capitano’s heart is highly sensitive to souls and information, allowing him to sense the pyro gnosis within the leylines flow and "absorb" it as knowledge (much like the gnostic Jesus, who possesses gnosis and bestows it upon humanity). The only question is how Capitano managed this, given that he was in Natlan at the time while the pyro gnosis was inside Irminsul.
The individuals or accomplices I suspect of interfering with the fate of the pyro gnosis (for scenarios "b" and "c") are: Capitano/LOTN (active agents), and the abyss sibling/Asmoday (accomplices).
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To sum up and share my personal opinion: I consider options "a" and "c" to be the most likely at the moment. However, I’d like to remind you that no matter how logical or brilliant our guesses and theories might be, Hoyo might just get lazy and pull the pyro gnosis out of (their ass) some completely different place whenever it suits them. But I’m trying not to think about that right now.
P.S. I also noticed that the Captain has many symbols pointing to his connection with "time", but I believe this topic deserves a separate post.
Thanks for reading.
It has been revealed an ancient seal, left by the Third Descender, lies within the Zapolyarny Palace, and Tsaritsa is gathering the Gnoses in order to shatter it. What lies behind this seal remains unknown (though it is undoubtedly something of immense importance). However, breaking the seal is currently impossible, as the pyro gnosis is missing.
That's all for now.
I realize the last few weeks have been tough: sus leaks, mounting panic, endless arguments... Some say Capitano won't be released in the 7.X cycle at all considering it more likely Enjou will become playable instead (and saying this on CapitanoMains sub)... Others still believe he’ll become playable late in the 7.X cycle, while some think he will be playble in 8.X which actually makes sense too.
Look: we’re all operating within the same information environment, yet we react to the leaks differently. Some are more optimistic than others, and that’s ok...
But guys, regardless of the varying moods in this sub, I want to remind you all that Capitano’s return was never a question of "if," but always a question of "when". So, instead of trying to predict when he will be playable, I’d suggest focusing on when he will return to the story – how it will happen and what it might be tied to.
Now, let’s take a moment to step back and look at the facts:
Capitano has an animated short — something only five out of the hundred-plus playable characters can claim... Do you really think the profit-hungry folks at Hoyo would spend millions on a short film just to promote a non-playable NPC?
Tsaritsa reserved the position for Capitano. If Hoyo hadn't planned to bring Capitano back, then why did Tsaritsa do that? Personally, I believe this move primarily indicates that Capitano’s story is far from over rather than hinting at his specific identity (Thrain, Capitano, or someone else) when he eventually becomes playable. Capitano’s letter to Tsaritsa is relevant here too, as it likely holds the true reason behind her decision to reserve a position for him.
The name or word hidden on the Agnidus Stone is waiting for the right moment to be revealed; as long as the censorship remains in effect, there is a chance Capitano’s name could appear there.
The "Father in Black" is a mystery found on the tablets in the Ancestral Temple and, in my opinion, perhaps one of the most intriguing "Chekhov’s guns" in Natlan (I should have mentioned this here).
The pyro gnosis has "vanished", and I highly doubt Enjou will be the one to find and return it to Snezhnaya. Handling the gnoses is the Harbingers' responsibility. While I wouldn't rule out the Traveler doing it, it seems unlikely to me.
Simulanka foretold his return: rising on the third attempt = rising in the third year. We have Cappet, Boborano, and Albizzi; the frog Forobert (Capitano), who ventured to where the wind does not blow; and the squirrel Cimest (Mavuika), who is preparing for the great tournament...
The "Ignition" trailer shows future events, we have confirmed this more than once. Capitano appears in it.
Let’s not forget the LOTN and the abyss sibling struck a deal about which we currently know very little. Rest assured, the outcome of this deal will inevitably impact Capitano. It is quite possible that all of this is part of the preparations for Capitano to step down from the throne. Just think about it: how could the LOTN sustain the NK if she lost her source of immortality (not to mention the Fatui’s intention to lift all curses in Teyvat)?
This incomplete list has already grown too long to simply ignore, don't you think?
Guys, I know we’ve been waiting a long time and we’re all exhausted, but please, don't stop using your heads and reminding yourselves that our expectations aren't baseless. Our faith is justified, so don't let weird leaks shake your confidence. Capitano will return, not because we want him to, but because the plot demands it.
Stay strong, comrades 💪 We will definitely see our king in 7.X (even if for some reason he becomes playable later).
Disclaimer: This post is long, so whether you read it or not is up to you, as I can't provide a short summary. I also won't be discussing TPS Traveler here, as he's not a limited character.
Guys, I know a lot of you are upset about the latest DK2 leak, but let's take a moment to think about it.
Two playable 5* female characters, one in 7.4 and one in 7.5+...
Is that the reason for your bad mood?
I have a question for you: did you really think there wouldn't be a single 5* female character in the second half of 7.X? We're playing a Chinese gacha game for, excuse me, incels, so it's impossible for half of 7.X to be filled exclusively with male characters!
Let's take it one step at a time:
Typically, Hoyo releases 17 characters of two rarities during a full cycle: 5* and 4*. Since 8 playable characters (Odette, Alyosha, Vesna, Vodyanitsa, Mitya, Valeriy, Tsaritsa, and Danica) will be released from 7.0 to 7.3, only 9 should be released in the second half of 7.X (since 9 + 8 = 17).
Inazuma: 7 female 5*
Sumeru: 3 female 5*
Fontaine: 8 female 5*
Natlan: 10 female 5*
Nod-Krai: 7 female 5*
As you can see, the number of 5* female characters has been significantly reduced in Sumeru. I think the reduction in male characters in Fontaine and especially in Natlan helped maintain the 35%/65% male/female ratio (considered the norm for Chinese gacha games), so it's not surprising that only Kinich was 5* in Natlan.
On average, seven 5* female characters were added per appearance cycle. As you can see, Hoyo only managed to reach a stable level in Nod-Krai, spending two years (Fontaine and Natlan) on it. I want to say that in Snezhnaya you can expect only 7-8 female 5* characters.
We can also see a trend of increasing the number of limited characters each cycle:
2.X: 9 event 5* characters
3.X: 8 event 5* characters
4.X: 11 event 5* characters
5.X: 11 event 5* characters
Luna versions: 11 event 5* characters (even taking into account that the cycle was shortened by one version).
I conclude that in 7.X we will get at least 11 limited characters. I would even say there is a possibility that there could be 12 for the first time, but I'm not sure.
So, now I'd like to move on to my thoughts on the remaining slots (since I see many of you have complete faith in DK2, I'll try to look at the situation from your perspective):
I previously noted that 7.X is expected to have approximately 7-8 female 5* characters, as well as a total of 11 limited characters. I'm leaning toward 4 limited male characters over the entire 7.X cycle. Mitya already occupies a limited slot in the first half of 7.X, and Noy in the second half of 7.X. This leaves us with two slots for 5* male characters, one of which will most likely belong to Dainsleif. Overall, we have one more slot left for a limited male character in the second half of 7.X. Some say it'll be Enjou, while others say it'll be an unknown man with white hair...
By the way, before I forget, I'd like to remind you that we've never gotten more than two high-model 5* male characters in a single cycle, so there's no guarantee the remaining slot will go to a high-model male, since we already have Noy and Dain.
My final roadmap, dubbed "eternal speculation engine":
7.4: Female 5*
7.5: Male 5* (Noy mb?)
7.6 Male 5*
7.7 Female 5* (7.6 and 7.7 may swap places)
7.8 Male 5* (prob Dain)
There's a chance that in 7.6 we'll get a double banner with an additional female character if Hoyo does decide to release 12 limited characters, but that's just me thinking out loud.
For me personally, the DK2 leak didn't change anything. I recommend waiting for the 7.3 stream to see the character silhouettes and draw further conclusions, because that's the only way to find out the truth. Also, I still advise against completely trusting even the most reliable insiders, as even they can now make mistakes coz Hoyo has tightened its privacy policy, and this shouldn't be ignored.
That's all.
Many of you may have already thought about this, but I still want to talk about it.
We should learn to divide characters' voicelines into two categories:
in AQ, where the future is not static and can be changed, with the plot constantly moving forward;
"fixed vicelines", such as characters' opinions of each other, or characters' lines in a teapot, and so on;
Typically, the second category of voicelines changes very rarely, but by a lucky coincidence, the last time this happened was in 6.7, when Sandrone returned, and Arlecchino and Columbina's voicelines were updated (one line each was added).
My notes: voicelines that mention Capitano in the present tense always fall into the second category, that is, the category of lines that are extremely rarely subject to change.
So, as we may have noticed, in 7.0 there were again no changes to the "about the Captain" lines of the playable harbingers. However, after the news that Capitano truly respected Tartaglia and even personally transferred his soldiers under his command, Hoyo should have added at least one new Tartaglia's voiceline: "about the Captain II", where he would have changed his attitude toward Capitano. But that didn't happen.
Hoyo will obviously torment us until the current Harbingers' lines "about the Captain" no longer contradict the information from AQ (that Capitano "left" and past tense). In the worst case, Hoyo will simply add the lines "Capitano left forever" and blah-blah-blah to all playable Harbingers at the end of 7.X.
We can only wait and hope, comrades.
Tbh, today's leaked text left me disappointed.
I was infuriated by the unexpected revelation that Capitano simply handed over his troops to Tartaglia (don't bother explaining the logic of that, I know it makes sense), and of course, it now looks to everyone like Capitano will never return. I have less and less faith that Capitano will be playable as a Harbinger (if he's playable at all), because Hoyo are doing absolutely everything to make it look like Capitano is running away from the Harbinger role. Capitano's soldiers have already transferred to Tartaglia's command, and now I simply don't see a plot where Capitano returns and takes his subordinates back, because it would "undermine Tartaglia's career and personal growth as a character," and besides, Capitano really wasn't against handing over his fatui to Tartaglia because Capitano sees him as "the best reflection of himself"... And after all this, the fact that Tsaritsa reserved the position of First Harbinger for Capitano seems so absurd and illogical that it makes me sick! Where's the fucking logic here, Hoyo? What are you even trying to prove to the players??
Now regarding Mistilteinn... I won't go into too much detail here and will simply say that I'm disappointed in how Mistilteinn actually turned out. I didn't have high expectations for Mistilteinn, but combined with the previous paragraph, it dampened my spirits even more.
There will probably be comments like, "You're just overthinking it," or "Capitano will definitely return, you just don't understand Hoyo's genius," but what do you really think about this? I'd love to hear the truth, because I can't stand this hype anymore when Hoyo's plot is a complete mess.
This post is meant as another reminder that early leaks are pointless to trust.
Have a nice day everyone!
During today's stream, the devs officially announced that after version 7.X, we will leave the borders of Teyvat and even travel to other worlds.
Tbh all this makes me think that 7.X is Capitano's last chance to become a playable character.
What do you think about this?
Disclaimer: I’m not asking you to believe me 100%, nor am I claiming that my position is the absolute truth. I just want to share my thoughts on yesterday’s teaser and Capitano’s future role in project stuzha.
Before getting to the core of the matter, I’d like to draw your attention to the conversation between the cryo archon and Rhinedottir in the teaser. Based on the direction of their dialogue, I noticed that these two seem to have some kind of deal. After one particular fragment of the teaser, I became absolutely convinced that Rhine is planning to help Tsaritsa kill Ronova — if you look closely at Anastasia’s spear, you’ll notice Rhine’s "traces" on it: a DNA spiral winding along the weapon.
My thought: the so-called "Mistilteinn", which is meant to kill the immortal goddess Ronova (Baldr), is actually Tsaritsa's spear, reinforced by Rhine’s power of life. Absolute life and absolute death neutralize each other into nothingness. Ronova's death will mark the beginning of Ragnarok (the war against the HP), BUT her death will not abolish the curse of immortality. Here’s a simple analogy to explain why: imagine an angry boss firing his accountant, who had been sitting at the computer all this time doing calculations, without ever finishing his work. The curse of immortality won’t disappear — it simply won’t be controlled by anyone, until a new employee is found for the position of “Lord of Death.”
So, the immortal goddess Ronova will be killed by the spear made of mistletoe (power of life) — that’s what I believe the true purpose of "Mistilteinn" is, the one Columbina mentioned back in 6.3. BUT! This is only the FIRST part of project stuzha, guys! Why? The answer suggests itself: because not all gnosises have been collected yet, and Tsaritsa clearly needs it for something.
Look at how the puzzle fits together: Ronova is an obstacle that must be removed before proceeding to the second part of the project, which involves gnosises and the rejection of the "fate" system (remember the leak about Capitano refusing fate!).
Conclusion: 7.0–7.3 — the first part of the plot, connected to Mistilteinn (the killing of Ronova). 7.4–7.7 — the second part of the plot, connected to the gnosises and the rejection of the fate system, where Capitano will play a major role.
My speculation: after Ronova’s death, no one will control the aspect of death. In other words, a vacancy will open up for the so-called "underworld worker." And who will that be? Exactly — the Master of the Leylines, reborn from the ashes — our Captain, who challenged Ronova’s authority back in 5.3. Ironic, isn’t it? What I’m trying to say is: this is the real reason Tsaritsa reserved his position. I simply can’t find any other explanation for that strange decision.
Final conclusion: since the release of Mare Jivari has been confirmed for 7.X by reliable sources, the issue of the last gnosis and Bakunawa will definitely be resolved in 7.4–7.7, which significantly increases the chances of Capitano’s return.
Capitano’s presumed role in project stuzha: retrieving the last gnosis and refusing the "fate" system by rewriting the rules left behind by Ronova.
Well, this will be something of a small addition to my previous post, but in the form of a theory.
Today, the esteemed Lord DK2 confirmed that Dendro-Cryo is most likely not included in the Stellar Reactions section.
So, I have two ideas regarding the Rimegrass Reaction and its significance for us:
It will be something like a completely new, separate reaction, possibly related to Leylines (dendro = leylines, cryo = memory, see the parallels?). In other words, it will be another special reaction, available only to certain characters, like Lunar or Stellar reactions for "chosen" characters.
It will be a new standard reaction, which will function like a regular elemental reaction (like melting or blooming), but with a special trigger.
Introducing this reaction may not be a unprompted decision and may hint that yes, Snezhnaya's plot won't end in 7.3 with the supposed Tsaritsa's release, but will move on to the second part of her plan - Mistilteinn/Mistletoe (this may be the reason for the introduction of rimegrass)
That's all, really.
I know many of us discussed this topic in 6.X and even 5.X, but now it seems we actually have reason to believe that this reaction has not only a technical but also a lore/symbolic basis, which may be connected to the Captain as the Master of the Leylines.
Share your thoughts, I'd love to read them.
Well, since today is leak day, I present to you another exhibit. In fact, this could be a true if the leak from Full Stop Chan is accurate.
Today I decided to read the Doctor's notes and discovered something interesting (picture).
In Nod-Krai plot, many wondered why Tsaritsa kept Columbina in the Fatui ranks at all. So, I believe the answer has become obvious – Columbina herself was a project/"affair" and that's why she didn't receive any assignments.
(To help you understand my thinking, I suggest you follow the link to one of my theories about the Harbingers' roles:
https://www.reddit.com/r/CapitanoMainsGI/s/xIUcIsYBST )
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If you're too lazy to follow the link, here's the theory in brief: Tsaritsa is the film's director; she knows the fate (role) of each Harbinger (actor) and guides them to fulfilling or overcoming their fate. Everything that happens to the Harbingers is a cruel script for their fates.
For example:
Signora was an "instrument" for collecting gnosis. After playing her role, she was "written off" from the cast.
Columbina was a global "project" to return the original power to the descendants of the old world (her destiny is to become who she was meant to be). Tsaritsa favors her because she sees her true destiny. As soon as Columbina set out on the right path (the desired scenario), Tsaritsa removed her from her role as the Third Harbinger.
The Captain's role obviously didn't involve gathering gnosis, as indicated by his reserved position as First Harbinger. Tsaritsa knew what the Captain's original purpose in Natlan was, so she didn't interfere with his destiny (the desired scenario). However, unlike Columbina, the Captain's role had not yet been realized.
So, we come to the crux of the matter: Columbina herself was Tsaritsa's "project," but neither she nor some of the other Harbingers were even aware of it. The essence of the project was to restore Columbina, as a descendant of the old world, to power over the Moons (as opposed to the Shades?).
Capitano is one who voluntarily follows Tsaritsa's script. He made a conscious sacrifice — this is an act of trust and respect for Tsaritsa. The reserved position is direct proof of his return, for only in this way can the Captain fulfill his true role in the script.
Mistilltein (Thrain's sword from Saga) is officially recognized as part of the "Stuzha" project. In other words, "Mistilltein" is not just a weapon, but fate itself.
Thus, the Captain, like Columbina, is not just an actor, but also has his own major story arc, necessary for the advancement of the entire Snezhnaya plot.
Tsaritsa isn't just a leader, but a director who guides her actors to their true fate. I believe the Captain is next in line.
After today's information, many of us have a multitude of questions: What will happen to Natlan? Where is the gnosis? What does the Captain have to do with it?
I don't know the answers to everything, but I want to try to understand what I saw and explain the "vanished" of pyro gnosis.
My thoughts: In usual form, gnosis is a material thing. Therefore, if it disappears but doesn't actually cease to exist, it will change form — from material to immaterial. In other words, it will become memories.
The only line of fate that could directly address the issue of gnosis is the line of Natlan.
We know that Natlan as a whole (including the NK and MJ) is currently disconnected from the Irminsul. Therefore, if the pyro gnosis has become memories, then it is located not in the leylines connected to the Irminsul, but in the NK.
Thanks to the Captain (and possibly the Loom of Fate), the NK has gained such influence that it can now communicate with natlanians anywhere in Teyvat — and therefore influence leylines everywhere.
It's like CapitanoVPN, bros
Theory summary: Gnosis currently resides in the NK in the form of memories. The burning of the Irminsul affected Natlan's fate line, causing a "rollback" in time and space. The only way to return the gnosis to material form is to resurrect with it.
What do you think?
❗An important clarification❗: this text is contained in the epilogue, that is, at the very end of AQ. The problem of gnosis has only worsened.
What is your opinion?
𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧: This is simply a theory, not intended as truth. I think it explains why one of the nails split. I'm here to have a little fun and dream, so don't take it too seriously.
As is well known, the main tools for controlling fate in Teyvat are people's names and constellations. I want to talk about the latter.
The Captain's constellation is three crossed nails. What do you think of when you look at it?
I'm sure that 90% of the time, the three holy nails with which Jesus was crucified come to mind. But there's an important difference (look at the pictures).
Observations: the lighting in his constellation is off — the farthest nail is actually split.
We've seen the constellations of characters important to the plot change appearance more than once (remember Scara or Bina — their appearances are directly reflected in their constellations). So this situation could also affect our Capi.
I wondered: what if Thrain's constellation is intact now, but in the future it "breaks" under certain circumstances?
The constellation represents the character's fate (according to Mona). If one of the stars goes out, the fate will be impossible to read. In other words, the fate itself can be broken.
My hypothesis: the broken nail in the Captain's constellation symbolizes the extinguished star and his rejection of his predetermined destiny. It a little detail could be an unnoticeable spoiler.
If you look closely at the moment of the eclipse in the Ignition trailer, you'll notice that the flash in the sky doesn't just appear — it approaches us like a shooting star. It turns into a fire that grows ever stronger, as if its soul itself is trying to escape.
My theory: at the moment of the Captain's return, one of the stars of his constellation will go out (the nail will split), fall to the ground, and, merging with his soul, become his new body. Thus, he won't simply be "resurrected," but will transcend his destiny, taking control of it.
We all know the common belief among genshin players that the fatui harbingers are ranked by strength.
What if I told you that Childe, who proposed this idea, is actually a poor storyteller who was deliberately misled?
So, Childe's story tells Pulcinella saw potential in him, but the youth's passion for destruction was too strong and needed to be controlled, so he was offered a career start from the very bottom. Tartaglia is an elite, yet young warrior, and the only thing he can do is fight. Everyone knew about this "flaw", and so, for Childe, brute force became the only tool with which he could prove his worth. This is one of the reasons why Ajax believes the harbingers are ranked by power.
But that's not all.
We know the influence of a name in the world of Teyvat. A name is a person's destiny. As the saying goes, as you name a ship, so it will sail. So it is with Ajax, whose name originally belonged to the third descender.
The fate of the descenders, as we know, is impossible to track. Probably Tsaritsa simply doesn't see Childe's fate because of his name. It turns out that the lowest rank for Ajax is not only a way to track the growth of his power, but also, in a way, a test of the significance of his destiny (?).
So, we finally smoothly approach the key topic of harbingers' rankings: destiny. Is it truly the key to the rank of harbingers?
Let's find out.
What is the real reason why the ranks don't change? Let's imagine Tsaritsa is a director, and the harbingers' ranks aren't positions, but rather their roles in the film.
Start from the beginning:
The Signora played her role as a diplomat, but died in the process. She had no other goals (or none are known). This means that in her film, Tsaritsa saw Rosaline merely as a tool for gathering gnosis.
Columbina played her role, gave up her last strength, but in the process, she was reborn as the Trilunar Goddess. This means that in her film, Tsaritsa saw her as a link between Teyvat and the Moon. Columbina didn't understand the value of her life, so Tsaritsa's goal was to ensure that Columbina realized who she truly was, her role in the world, and became an integral part of it, its new divine support.
If the Harbingers (Sandrone and Capitano) are behind the scenes, where it would seem that everything is over for them, but for some reason their roles (ranks) are not vacant, then this is a clear invitation to continue.
Based on role theory, it follows that Peruere didn't simply displace Crucabena, but rather proved that as an actor she is better suited to play the role of the father (mother) of the hearth. Columbina, in turn, would not be able to fill Zandik's role because she lacks the knowledge and abilities necessary for the role of "Dottore" unlike him. Likewise, Zandik would not be able to fill Thrain's role because he lacks the skills and knowledge necessary for the role of "Capitano"
All roles are not equivalent to one another and are predetermined for each harbinger individually, so role (rank) changes cannot occur between them. In other words, it is not the harbinger who chooses his role, but the role that chooses its harbinger.
So, for the harbingers to finally lose their rank, they must either fulfill their role in Tsaritsa's plan or be replaced by someone who can better fulfill their roles. These roles are secured not only by the harbingers' power, but by the potential of their destinies, which Tsaritsa was able to discern in each of them.
What does this mean for Capitano?
Well, as we see, his role still remains him, and it consists not of collecting gnosis, but of something much greater, which we can only guess about. I am certain that no one will be able to displace Thrain from his role as "Capitano," because he has something no one else has — his name, his own destiny, which he has already taken control of.
A chibi Dottore appeared on a Chinese stream... In my experience, streams don't usually feature characters that won't be playable in the future. Do you think this matters at all?