Sundering
The Sundering (Chinese: 崩坏 Bēnghuài, "Honkai"), also known as the Sundering of the World and the Great Shattering, was a cataclysmic event that occurred 214 years ago.
History
The exact details of the Sundering are unknown, but it is implied to have had a significant impact on the state of the world. Before the Sundering, nothing existed in true isolation or independently from outside influence, as the Nexus threads connected everything together.[1] During this time, known as the Old World, paired Aspects were ruled by Sovereigns.[2][3]
After the Sundering, the Nexus was broken and stable connections between things were lost, severing the paired Aspects. The remaining fragments formed 81 independent universes, called Planes, now scattered across the New World and ruled over by Novarchs.[3] The pieces also manifested as creatures of Aspect energy, referred to as Nexus Anima. Nexus Battles became the recognized method of resolving disputes across most Planes.[1]
Trivia
- As evident from other languages, the Sundering refers to the Honkai; a recurring cataclysmic force in the Honkai series that manifests in different forms.
Etymology
- To sunder means "to split apart."
- Both 崩坏 Bēnghuài (Chinese) and 崩壊 Houkai (Japanese) can be translated as "collapse."
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Sundering |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 崩坏 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 崩壞 |
| Japanese | 崩壊 |
| Korean | 붕괴 |
Change History
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Honkai: Nexus Anima (August 31, 2025). A Traveler's Guide to the Planes | Nexus. Twitter. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ↑ Honkai: Nexus Anima. Official Website. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Honkai: Nexus Anima (September 2, 2025). A Traveler's Guide to the Planes | Aspects. Twitter. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
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