7.1 Theory About Ronova (Leaks are included in the theory)

>!After completing the quest, I was confused why they were hammering the fact that Ronova needed to be "eliminated" or "dealt with by any means necessary" but I think this is actually good news for her... Well, in a certain way.!<

7.1 Leaks:

>!If they were going to kill Ronova in the upcoming patch, I don't think they'd keep repeating it to the audience, especially because that would ruin the shock value.!<

>!Anyway, Naberius and Rhinedottir are once again confirmed to be separate entities in the upcoming Archon Quests. This was obvious enough, but I'm going with two assumptions: first, Rhinedottir can't stop Naberius from listening to her conversations with people, and second, Naberius will reject the plan of permanently killing Ronova.!<

>!Next, I'm going to assume that Mistilteinn won't be strong enough to kill a shade at the end of Act 4, even if Rhinedottir helps them by interfering with the Curse of Death. So, the compromise will likely be sealing or trapping her, which will prevent her from interfering with Teyvat. Also, I think the boss fight with Ronova will start after she becomes aware of Rhinedottir's exploits.!<

>!Finally, the cliffhanger cutscene at the end of Act 4 is related to the Celestial Nails, so all of this is probably just cope. Either way, I do not believe her authority will be absorbed by anyone else, including Rhinedottir. !<

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u/PokemonGottacAT — 1 day ago

What is your opinion on the recent leaks?

So, we've had conflicting information about Ronova's role in the upcoming patches, including:

- She will die after her boss battle
- She won't die after her boss battle
- She won't be playable
- She's getting a new design later on

My personal opinion is that most of these leakers are trying to ragebait people because they dislike Ronova.

What do you think will happen?

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u/PokemonGottacAT — 15 days ago

Some thoughts about Ronova after the new world quest

https://preview.redd.it/2ovg1ds11wah1.png?width=1154&format=png&auto=webp&s=2acfe0cb0d20bd3a511486ffc1d60113d60a6be6

I'm further convinced that Ronova is doomed in Snezhnaya.

They've been giving us tidbits on how each Shade views Phanes since Natlan. And now, we have more evidence to prove Istaroth is potentially disloyal.

Asmoday - Disloyal
Naberius (Rhinedottir) - We don't have much on Naberius iirc, but Rhinedottir is obviously not loyal
Istaroth - More evidence pointing toward her being disloyal

Of course, Ronova overstepped her authority without permission to help Natlan, but I don't think she'd be willing to do something like that again.

Fast forward to now, she's in conflict with the Tsaritsa (playable character) because of her involvement with what happened to her lover. And I have no doubt the Tsaritsa will convince the Traveler to help her with the situation.

It would be cool if they try to convince Ronova to defect from the HP, but I doubt she would, even if she had the opportunity to do that.

Anyway, if she does die, I think Rhinedottir would absorb both her authority and powers over Death. Also, the event would likely be the final straw that causes Phanes to wake up.

Those are my current thoughts, however, Ronova has my favorite design...

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u/PokemonGottacAT — 2 months ago