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|title1=Avatars
|content1={{Race infobox
|nameBG=black
|BG=darkblue
|sectionBG=purple
|lineBG=green
|name=Avatars
|othernames=Heralds of the [[Darkness|Final Shape]] <br> Eldritch Lightslayers <br> Reincarnated Nightmares <br> Plagues of Darkness
|image=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/be/68/94/be68941f7c4236782e6454b19ed629a5.jpg
|variant=Taken
|homeworld=[[Forum:Aincrad (Renovated)|Aincrad]]
|focalworld(s)=Enshrouded [[Solar System]] <br> [[Forum:Japanese Dead Zone|Japanese Dead Zone]] <br> [[Forum:Isle of the Lost|Isle of the Lost]]
|goals={{dot}} Destroy the [[Traveler]] and all sources of the [[Light]] <br> {{dot}} Recreate the entire universe with the [[Darkness]] <br> {{dot}} Live forever by being synonymous with corruption <br> {{dot}} Bring an end to the [[City Age]]
|war=[[Guardian]]s <br> Lightbound [[Fallen]] <br> {{dot}} [[House of Light]] <br> {{dot}} [[Forum:Castris's Criminal Empire|Castris's Criminal Empire]] <br> Lightbound [[Cabal]] <br> {{dot}} [[Imperial Cabal]]
|height=Various
|weight=Various
|distinctions= {{dot}} Rippling shadowy humanoid forms <br> {{dot}} Emerald green eyes <br> {{dot}} Black-flamed ornaments with purple metallic thorns
|lifespan=Unknown
|notable-group=The Shadowkeepers
|notable-person=[[Forum:The Black Swordsman (Renovated)|The Black Swordsman]] <br> [[Forum:The White Angel (Renovated)|The White Angel]]}}
|title2=The Shadowkeepers
|content2={{Faction infobox
|nameBG=black
|BG=darkblue
|sectionBG=purple
|lineBG=green
|variant=Taken
|name=The Shadowkeepers
|image=[[File:Shadow Army Banner.png]]
|Domain(s)=[[Forum:Aincrad (Renovated)|Aincrad]] <br> Enshrouded [[Solar System]]
|Type=Elite [[Darkness]] Force
|Functions=Upper echelon of the Darkness' power
|Other names=Heralds of the Avatars <br> [[Zavala|The Big Man]]'s Killers
|Conflicts=[[Forum:Second Collapse (Renovated)|Second Collapse]]
|Leadership=[[Forum:The Black Swordsman (Renovated)|The Black Swordsman]] <br> [[Forum:The White Angel (Renovated)|The White Angel]] <br> [[Forum:Totomaru (Renovated)|Totomaru]] <br> [[Forum:Eobard Thawne (Renovated)|Eobard Thawne]] <br> [[Forum:Malcolm Merlyn (Renovated)|Malcolm Merlyn]] <br> [[Forum:Damien Darhk (Renovated)|Damien Darhk]] <br> [[Forum:Tobias Whale (Renovated)|Tobias Whale]] <br> [[Forum:Sachi|Sachi]] <br> [[Forum:Yuki Shironeko|Yuki Shironeko]] <br> [[Forum:Eve|Eve]] <br> [[Forum:Anton Ivanov (Renovated)|Anton Ivanov]] <br> [[Forum:Diego Lodge|Digeo Lodge]] <br> [[Forum:Morgana le Fay (Renovated)|Morgana le Fay]] <br> [[Forum:Zevon (Renovated)|Zevon]] <br> [[Forum:Fikrul (Renovated)|Fikrul]] <br> [[Forum:Uldren Sov (Alternate Timeline)|Uldren Sov]] <br> [[Forum:Sakuya|Sakuya]] <br> [[Forum:Akira|Akira]] <br> [[Forum:Sasuke Uchiha (Renovated)|Sasuke Uchiha]] <br> [[Forum:Ruby Hale (Renovated)|Ruby Hale]]
|Notable=Killed most of the Solar System combatants <br> Decimated [[The Last City]] and [[Reef|The Reef]]}}
}}
The '''Avatars''' are a multispecies and multifarious force consisting of all six species – [[Eliksni]], [[Hive]], [[Vex]], [[Cabal]], [[Human]], and [[Awoken]] – thus far encountered by the [[Guardian]]s, [[Lightbearer]]s, and Lightbound [[Fallen]] and [[Cabal]] allies of [[The Last City]] and the [[Solar System]].

Led by the dyad leadership of [[Forum:The Black Swordsman (Renovated)|Kirito]] and [[Forum:The White Angel (Renovated)|Asuna]], they are a legion of potent enemies who serve the [[Darkness]] and the dark forces of [[Forum:The Black Fleet|The Black Fleet]], extremely infamous not only for being notorious time criminals and masterminds responsible for various atrocious acts against the defenders and protectors of humanity, but also for corrupting [[Forum:Mallory Bertha (Renovated)|Mallory Bertha]] via her newfound [[Forum:Fusion (Renovated)|powers]] and bringing on the [[The Witness|Witness]]'s plan for the end of the [[City Age]] and the destruction of [[The Last City]] with the [[Forum:Second Collapse (Renovated)|Second Collapse]] in order to achieve the Final Shape.

Empowered by the powers of the Darkness, they have led countless sieges against the forces of the [[Light]] and its allies, seeking to claim complete control over the Solar System and usher in a dark new future by recreating the entire universe in the Darkness's image.

They are the main antagonists of the ''[[Forum:Paradox|Paradox]]'' expansion.
==Overview==

==History==
===Origins===

===The Swordsman's Arrival===

===Preparation===

===The Second Collapse===

===Retaking of Sol===

===The Final Stand===

===The High Orbit===

===Shadow Wars===

===Shadows Gathering===

===Reemergence===
==Organization==
The name given to entities wholly corrupted by the Pyramids in service to the Darkness is simply the "Shadowkeeper," a powerful herald blessed by [[The Witness]] with dark forms of power and sorcery of the highest ranks. There is no distinction between willing servitude and outright enslavement. Members of all six species present in the solar system are among their ranks—[[Humanity|Human]], [[Awoken]], [[Fallen|Eliksni]], [[Cabal]], [[Hive]], and [[Vex]]. Their physical appearance is that of a rippling shadow, more humanoid and opaque than the [[Taken]] armies commanded by [[Oryx, the Taken King|Oryx]], with emerald green eyes of golden fire. They command powers and abilities that are the antithetical opposite of the Light — Stasis, [[Strand]], Entropy, and Fracture.

According to remnants of [[Rasputin]]'s analyses from the First Collapse, there is growing evidence that these beings are wholly artificial, drawn out of the collective psyche of entire racial minds. Examples include the Black Swordsman, otherwise known as Kirito, apparently created wholesale out of an artificial program that had formerly been under Rasputin's prerogative, which in turn had been based upon a [[Wikipedia:Kirito (Sword Art Online)|character]] from a [[Wikipedia:Sword Art Online (2012 TV series)|centuries-old entertainment series]]. This means that they are specially constructed, tailor made even, for each invasion of a targeted species. They supplement the [[Nightmare]]s that soften up resistance to the Pyramids until the main Fleet arrives.

The most notable of these servants is simply [[Forum:The Guardian (Nightmare)|The Guardian]], hero of the Last City and killer of their many and varied foes. It is unknown how The Guardian finally fell to the Darkness' service but it is believed exposure to [[Stasis]] is what hastened their fall, much in the same manner as what happened to [[Dredgen Yor|Rezyl Azzir]]. What is known for certain is that, during the war against the Black Fleet, the Guardian slowly and surely grew more erratic, disappearing for weeks on end in pursuit of the City's enemies—and finally, one day after a very lengthily departure, returned at the head of an army by the side of the Black Swordsman and the White Angel, and overran [[Earth]]'s defenses. They personally slew millions of [[Guardian]]s and civilians where before they had once staunchly defended.
==Sociology==

==Command Structure==
*[[Forum:Seraph|Seraph]]
*[[Forum:Moonblade|Moonblade]]
*[[Forum:Witch|Witch]]
==Named Individuals and Mini-bosses==
===Shadowkeeper Pantheon===
*'''[[Forum:The Black Swordsman (Renovated)|Kirito, the Black Swordsman]]''' – <small>Shadow Emperor and Leader of the Avatars</small>
*'''[[Forum:The White Angel (Renovated)|Asuna, the White Angel]]''' – <small>Shadow Empress</small>
===Shadowkeeper Descendants===
*[[Forum:Tatsuyi Kirigaya (Renovated)|Tatsuyi Kirigaya, the Shadow Prince]] – <small>Scion of the Shadowkeepers and Son of Kirito and Asuna</small>

==Technology==

==Trivia==

==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny 2]]:''
**''[[Forum:Paradox|Paradox]]'' {{1st}}
***''[[Forum:Season of the Black Swordsman (Renovated)|Season of the Black Swordsman]]''
***''[[Forum:Shadows' Legacy Update|Shadows' Legacy Update]]''
==References==
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