The Seven Archons, typically shortened to The Seven, are the seven gods who preside over the seven nations of Teyvat, established after they or their predecessors emerged as the victors of the Archon War 2,000 years ago. 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 possesses a magic focus called a Gnosis, which allows them to resonate directly with Celestia. By comparison, Visions are "primitive" — though a Gnosis's capabilities and purpose, beyond acting as a symbol of an Archon's status, remain unknown. Each Archon is bound to a divine throne, which is composed of an elemental Authority stolen from the Seven Sovereigns, and which grants them authority over the corresponding element. As of the Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V - Masquerade of the Guilty, only six divine thrones remain after the Hydro Archon's throne was destroyed, returning the Authority within to the Hydro Dragon Sovereign and breaking the established order of the Seven.

Zhongli is a popular playable character from the video game Genshin Impact, known for his role as a consultant at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Liyue, who is secretly the Geo Archon Morax, the god of contracts. He is a powerful Geo support character, famous for his nearly impenetrable Jade Shield, which provides significant damage absorption, resistance shred, and interruption resistance, making him a top-tier choice for comfort and survivability in teams. His character is beloved for his cultured, gentlemanly demeanor, deep knowledge of Liyue's history, and his storyline where he experiences the mortal world after relinquishing his divine Gnosis.