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'''Egregore''' is a strange fungus-like life form associated with the [[Darkness]]. It has been encountered in various locations like the [[Derelict]], the [[Cabal]] Carrier [[Glykon Volatus]] and the [[Leviathan (ship)|Leviathan]]. | '''Egregore''' is a strange fungus-like life form associated with the [[Darkness]]. It has been encountered in various locations like the [[Derelict]], the [[Cabal]] Carrier [[Glykon Volatus]] and the [[Leviathan (ship)|Leviathan]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Egregore resembles [[Earth]] fungi in many respects, but while fungi feed on dead or decomposing matter, egregore is drawn to the unique psychological phenomena associated with the deaths of sentient beings. The fungus is capable | Egregore resembles [[Earth]] fungi in many respects, but while Earth fungi feed on dead or decomposing matter, egregore is drawn to the unique psychological phenomena associated with the deaths of sentient beings. The fungus is capable entering the brains of sentient beings through the use of skull-penetrating tendrils, which enable the egregore to suspend the victim's mind in a state of near-brain death, allowing it to feed on the drawn-out death process of the victim. | ||
According to Eris, egregore is a manifestation of Darkness, similar to [[Stasis]], but "impure" in some way.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]] - [[Eidolon Shell#Lore|Eidolon Shell]]''</ref> Egregore spores can open one's mind to the Darkness, and also permit affected individuals to pass through energy barriers generated by the fungus. The fungus' mycelial network forms psychic connections between Darkness-associated entities located across space and even in different dimensions, creating links between artifacts of the [[Black Fleet]] such as the [[Pyramids]] and the [[Ziggurat]], powerful Darkness-aligned beings such as [[Rhulk]] and [[Calus]], and [[the Witness]] itself.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]] - [[Armor|Armor lore]]: [[Eidolon Pursuant Suit (Titan)#Eidolon Pursuant Mark|Eidolon Pursuant Mark]]''</ref> Eris Morn and the Drifter discovered this by experimentally burning egregore stalks near Pyramid technology, which opened up visions of the network formed by the egregore. | According to Eris, egregore is a manifestation of Darkness, similar to [[Stasis]], but "impure" in some way.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]] - [[Eidolon Shell#Lore|Eidolon Shell]]''</ref> Egregore spores can open one's mind to the Darkness, and also permit affected individuals to pass through energy barriers generated by the fungus. The fungus' mycelial network forms psychic connections between Darkness-associated entities located across space and even in different dimensions, creating links between artifacts of the [[Black Fleet]] such as the [[Pyramids]] and the [[Ziggurat]], powerful Darkness-aligned beings such as [[Rhulk]] and [[Calus]], and [[the Witness]] itself.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]] - [[Armor|Armor lore]]: [[Eidolon Pursuant Suit (Titan)#Eidolon Pursuant Mark|Eidolon Pursuant Mark]]''</ref> Eris Morn and the Drifter discovered this by experimentally burning egregore stalks near Pyramid technology, which opened up visions of the network formed by the egregore. | ||
Egregore appears to exist in multiple distinct forms, perhaps depending on the environment in which it is found. The egregore aboard the Derelict mostly takes the form of either thin blackish-green tendrils with glowing petal-like tips or amorphous swirling masses, whereas the egregore aboard the Leviathan is gray in color and grows in thick, lumpy stalks. A third variety of egregore has been found growing in the depths of Titan's methane ocean, where it takes on a more coral-like appearance. | Egregore appears to exist in multiple distinct forms, perhaps depending on the environment in which it is found. The egregore aboard the Derelict mostly takes the form of either thin blackish-green tendrils with glowing petal-like tips or amorphous swirling masses, whereas the egregore aboard the Leviathan is gray in color and grows in thick, lumpy stalks. A third variety of egregore has been found growing in the depths of Titan's methane ocean, where it takes on a more coral-like appearance. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
According to Calus, he first discovered egregore on a distant world, where it grew in great "forests".<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl0sRvKCU2s</ref>. | According to Calus, he first discovered egregore on a distant world, where it grew in great "forests".<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl0sRvKCU2s</ref>. | ||
The infestation of egregore aboard the [[Drifter]]'s [[Derelict]] was claimed to have been found on a distant icy world by the Drifter himself.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]] - [[Armor|Armor lore]]: [[Eidolon Pursuant Suit#Eidolon Pursuant Plate / Tunic / Robe|Eidolon Pursuant Plate / Tunic / Robe]]''</ref>. | The infestation of egregore aboard the [[Drifter]]'s [[Derelict]] was claimed to have been found on a distant icy world by the Drifter himself.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]] - [[Armor|Armor lore]]: [[Eidolon Pursuant Suit#Eidolon Pursuant Plate / Tunic / Robe|Eidolon Pursuant Plate / Tunic / Robe]]''</ref>. | ||
=== | ===''Presage''=== | ||
As a result of Calus' attempts to commune with the [[The Witness|Witness]] via egregore linked with the [[Crown of Sorrow]], the carrier ''[[Glykon Volatus]]'' became overrun with egregore.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Captain's Log#ENTRY 8 - Acheron's Wall|Captain's Log: ENTRY 8 - Acheron's Wall]]''</ref>. | |||
=== | ===''Season of the Haunted''=== | ||
After returning from the Darkness anomaly located where [[Mercury]] once was, [[Calus]]' Leviathan reappeared in orbit around the Moon, heavily infested with egregore and overrun with [[Nightmares]]. Calus attempted to use the egregore aboard the vessel to form a psychic link between himself and the derelict [[Pyramid (Luna)|Pyramid]] located underneath the [[Scarlet Keep]]. | |||
After returning from the Darkness anomaly located where [[Mercury]] once was, [[Calus]]' Leviathan reappeared in orbit around the Moon, heavily | |||
=== | ===''Season of Defiance''=== | ||
The [[Warlock]] [[Druis]] encountered egregore within the [[Ascendant Realm]] while attempting to rescue civilian prisoners from a [[Shadow Legion]] outpost.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/2/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Defiance]] - [[Armor|Armor lore]]: [[Unyielding Favor Suit#Unyielding Favor Greaves / Strides / Boots|Unyielding Favor Greaves / Strides / Boots]]''</ref> | The [[Warlock]] [[Druis]] encountered egregore within the [[Ascendant Realm]] while attempting to rescue civilian prisoners from a [[Shadow Legion]] outpost.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/2/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Defiance]] - [[Armor|Armor lore]]: [[Unyielding Favor Suit#Unyielding Favor Greaves / Strides / Boots|Unyielding Favor Greaves / Strides / Boots]]''</ref> | ||
=== | ===''Season of the Deep''=== | ||
Following Titan's reappearance after having been Taken by the Witness, the Drifter discovered egregore growing in the depths of the moon's methane ocean. | |||
Following Titan's reappearance after having been | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Egregore.jpg|Petrified egregore | Egregore.jpg|Petrified egregore | ||
HarvesterEgregore.jpg|Egregore tendrils ensnaring the [[Nightmare Harvester]] | HarvesterEgregore.jpg|Egregore tendrils ensnaring the [[Nightmare Harvester]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Egregore refers to a concept in Occultism wherein an expressly believed thought manifests amongst a group of like-minded thinkers. The definition of this has changed over time, from manifesting an actual physical being that assists the group, in the form of a guardian angel or other being, to just the ability for the thought to grow in strength within the group, becoming evermore influential in the groups actions. Therefore, egregore is parasitic in its relationship to its host group. This can be said to be represented in Destiny, as egregore has so far appeared to grow within regions of lifeforms with a strong like-minded thought process and purpose; Loyalists and their dedication to Calus, Scorn and their dedication to finding meaning to their existence. Drifter's ownership of some egregore may indicate his singular strength of will to survive, with the egregore feeding on this. | *Egregore refers to a concept in Occultism wherein an expressly believed thought manifests amongst a group of like-minded thinkers. The definition of this has changed over time, from manifesting an actual physical being that assists the group, in the form of a guardian angel or other being, to just the ability for the thought to grow in strength within the group, becoming evermore influential in the groups actions. Therefore, egregore is parasitic in its relationship to its host group. This can be said to be represented in Destiny, as egregore has so far appeared to grow within regions of lifeforms with a strong like-minded thought process and purpose; Loyalists and their dedication to Calus, Scorn and their dedication to finding meaning to their existence. Drifter's ownership of some egregore may indicate his singular strength of will to survive, with the egregore feeding on this. | ||
*Egregore is linked to the common theme of | *Egregore is linked to the common theme of memory from other Darkness-based creations, such as the [[Nightmare]]s and [[Taken]]. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny 2]] | *''[[Destiny 2]]'' | ||
**''[[Forsaken]]'' {{1st}} | |||
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' | **''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' | ||
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' {{1stID}} | **''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' {{1stID}} | ||
**''[[Season of the Haunted]]'' | **''[[Season of the Haunted]]'' | ||
**''[[Season of Defiance]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Season of Defiance]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Plants]] | [[Category:Plants]] |