Hello fellow Rovers! it's me again, this time bringing in some theorycrafting about the possible next act of the Rinascita storyline. Most of the theories are based on the recent story quest in 2.5 but also the Story Trail: What the Tides tell us

Bear in mind that this is mostly theoretical so these theories could be way off the mark. Still, it's fun to theorise Wuwa's story so without further ado, let us analyse what we know so far

Here's the Wuthering Waves Story: What the Tides tell us as it provides possible context:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-TWeBDHTEo

Phrolova and Fractsidus

Well to start things off, Phrolova's story quest was amazing as one of it's strongest point was showcasing the perspective of an individual, who due to tragic circumstances, realise her goals are aligned with an organisation that has the belief where humanity needs the Lament (and thus, the Threnodians), for their next level of evolution and thus for the sake of her goal, joins the organisation.

But what's also interesting in the story quest was her studies:

• Retroact Rain: Purer frequency with more stable remnant Energy but could only retain brief repetitive fragments of the human consciousness. As a result, it is an unpredictable phenomenon cannot independently form Tacet discords & echoes to contain human consciousness in large scale
• Dark Tide: Generates Tacet Discords which consist of intense fusion of fragmented frequencies but these TDs lack self-awareness as the Leviathan controls and shapes the collective consciousness
• Artificial Sonoro Sphere: Short unstable duration that can be vulnerable to unintended changes due to influence of Fortes, as such to sustain this would require significant and sustained costs

While these studies were framed to be seen as something Phrolova was studying for her Lost Beyond, I doubt that these studies were conducted by Phrolova solely and more importantly, the results are not entirely useless to the other Fractsidus members. We also know (from previous story quests as well as observation) other known observations about these waveworn phenomenon:

• Retroact rain: The repetitive fragments can be made permanent (given a solid form) if the wave worn phenomenon is enhanced by the Threnodian

• Dark Tide: The Threnodian may no longer be present but there still remains the convergence of collective consciousness (the corrupted souls), The Journeying Paradise

• Artificial sonoro sphere: The events within Septimont sonoro sphere was able to help in "revitalising" the essence of Leviathan which solidifies itself into the gem which Cristoforo currently has

So by combining all those studies and observations, I think the Fractsidus has crafted a significant method which is the crux of Cristoforo's plans for the Threnodian, as I don't believe they are just gonna solely revive the Threnodian

Whatever the plan is, we might see it unfold in the next act of Rinascita

Augusta's move (and Iuno's Prophecy)

After the 2.5 Story Quest, we learned from Fenrico that the source of flunctuations from the 'Journeying Paradise' is near Septimont and according to the ''Grand Architect" (who was masquerading as Triss), Augusta has made her next move after the recent events in Septimont involving the Fractsidus,

But if those recent events were significant enough in causing Augusta to make her action, then what exactly has she been focusing on in her time as Ephor?

I think it is something to do with Iuno

https://preview.redd.it/o8uj9pmamhhf1.png?width=1095&format=png&auto=webp&s=42c8f03209508df377caf0705e81510b91b4071a

The line where she sings a silent lament is giving me bad omen and I'm willing to bet it's about Augusta's fate and perhaps a final clash with the Dark Tide as the next line about how nobody knows who will be crowned as the "Hero of Heroes", I'm guessing that Iuno cannot foresee a favourable outcome on the battle against the Dark Tide and the possible destination of the Journeying Paradise, hence she can't foresee Augusta's fate

However Rover's actions at Septimont, along with the clue for Imperator's secret knowledge that is pointing towards the hunting grounds and Fenrico's revelation on the flunctuation source being near Septimont, has given Augusta and Iuno a pivotal sign for that outcome. A chance on fighting against the Dark Tide for the final time.

With these pivotal moments and development, Iuno the Priestess has finally seen signs of a future that may determine the fate of her Ephor and Rinascita.

And with these signs, Augusta the Ephor can at last, make her move and I believe she may muster a force to go to the hunting grounds, where not only the clue for Imperator's secret knowledge is pointing at, but also a clue for the Journeying Paradise

https://preview.redd.it/zugiwwhjmhhf1.png?width=1291&format=png&auto=webp&s=3606ac88b7a1ed348722fd45223fc1a4b7b4e77d

An "Outlander's" Return

There is an interesting note in Cristoforo's tale about a certain "outlander" returning to a place where they once came which may be where the "Journeying Paradise" resides

https://preview.redd.it/2xpx58lpmhhf1.png?width=1089&format=png&auto=webp&s=3f7140d7154664c0df77966848fe47adb6a0ff2e

But what's even more interesting is this line after, where it mentions an "outlander" named Galbrena, looking towards the fallen buildings.

https://preview.redd.it/99xorqltmhhf1.png?width=1190&format=png&auto=webp&s=da34cb2b584ed166c169d2afebf3aa5fb16ed57e

Initially, I assume that Galbrena is from Septimont but was exiled or left on her accord due to her possible circumstances but the more I think about it (and look at the architecture within Fenrico's portal and the video), the more I'm entertaining the idea that Galbrena isn't from Septimont but from a different citystate and was forced to flee as her home has fallen to the Threnodian's influence, thus becoming the place of convergence for the souls corrupted by Leviathan, the Journeying Paradise (which may be where the hunting grounds that the clue for Imperator's secret knowledge is directing at)

I suspect that Galbrena will be compelled to return because of the fallen kingdom is now rising in the area of the hunting grounds and as a result of Augusta making her move, Galbrena the Outlander will find the opportunity to cooperate with Rover to find the Journeying Paradise and prevent the calamity that may set on Rinascita but also, bring salvation to her fallen home

So with all the analysis, let's sum up the possible Rinascita Act 8 (2.6) Theory:

• Phrolova's studies has been vital for Fractisdus goal and especially, Cristoforo's plan as they want to revive the Threnodian as they may have crafted a signficant methodology in reviving the Threnodian but also make sure they have the control of these beings
• Iuno was not able to foresee a possible future regarding about the Dark Tide as well as the fate of the Ephor and Rinascita. However, with the recent developments in Septimont as well as Fenrico's revelation, Iuno might have foresee new signs
• With these revelations and development, Augusta is able to make her move and will muster her force alongside Rover to the hunting grounds to find the Journeying Paradise
• Galbrena will be introduced in the next act as she will be involve in helping Rover and will have to join the battle against the Dark Tide and save her home
• We may see a potential "game-changer" in the final showdown against the Threnodian and the Dark Tide.

So there you have it, theories for the next act in Wuwa's Rinascita Storyline. I will also post a comment in this post for other ideas as well.

Until then, Thank you for reading this post, my fellow Rovers!