They are a group of 7 gods, watching over 7 different nations of Teyvat. Each archon is associated with an element and an ideal, by which they formed their territories' environment and determined their method of governance over their regions. Each Archon has an internal magic focus called a Gnosis, which allows them to resonate directly with Celestia. Celestia and therefore all of Teyvat is controlled by the Heavenly Principles, although they have been silent since the cataclysm 500 years ago.