Skirk? Capitano? Or... Both?

While rewatching the 5.3 livestream, I couldn’t help but think about the phrase: "Who are closely connected to the very fate of Teyvat."

Breaking it down based on the silhouettes:

Natlan locals: Iansan, Ifa, and Varesa

Characters from other known nations: Dahlia (Mondstadt), Mizuki (Inazuma), and the Chef Girl (Fontaine)

This raises the question: Does the phrase refer only to Skirk, or could it also apply to other characters beyond these silhouettes? The wording suggests that only some of them are truly tied to Teyvat’s fate, implying that others may not be as significant.

The only characters who truly seem to fit the description of the phrase are Skirk and Capitano (though Capitano wouldn’t be included in the silhouettes for reasons we already understand).

Skirk’s connection to the Abyss is a given, though much about her remains a mystery. Meanwhile, Capitano’s link to the Ley Lines ties him to a fundamental force that shapes all of Teyvat, thus making him "closely connected to the very fate of Teyvat."

Honestly, I think the majority of them are merely shallow characters with no real connection to the very fate of Teyvat—unless a new character emerges who fits that description better. 🤷‍♀️

Okay, I'm going back to sleep, comrades...