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|othernames=Plaguebearers of Darkness <br> Enders of Worlds <br> Twisted Humanoid Abominations <br> [[Zavala|The Big Man]]'s Killers <br> Eldritch Lightslayers
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|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=[[Forum:Sanctuary|Sanctuary]] <br> [[Guardian]]s <br> {{dot}} [[Vanguard]] <br> {{dot}} [[Iron Lords]] <br> {{dot}} [[The Hidden]] <br> [[Lightbearer]]s <br> Lightbound [[Fallen]] <br> {{dot}} [[Forum:House of Time|House of Time]] <br> {{dot}} [[Forum:House of Flame|House of Flame]] <br> {{dot}} [[Forum:Castris's Criminal Empire|Castris's Criminal Empire]] <br> {{dot}} [[House of Judgment]] <br> {{dot}} [[House of Light]] (Sacred Splicers) <br> {{dot}} [[House of Spider]] <br> Lightbound [[Cabal]] <br> {{dot}} [[Imperial Cabal]] <br> {{dot}} [[Loyalists]] <br> [[Forum:House of Eclipse|House of Eclipse]] <br> [[Rasputin]] <br> [[Forum:The Overtakers|The Overtakers]]&dagger; <br> {{dot}} [[Forum:Exo 404|Exo 404]] <br> {{dot}} Overtaker Remnants <br> [[Forum:The Dearest|The Dearest]]
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|distinctions= {{dot}} Rippling shadowy forms <br> {{dot}} Golden eyes <br> {{dot}} Green-flamed ornaments with purple metallic thorns
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|notable-group=The Shadowkeepers <br> {{dot}} Shadow Collective <br> [[Forum:Mutated|The Mutated]] <br> {{dot}} [[Forum:The Creations|The Creations]] <br> {{dot}} [[Forum:Champions of Kirito|Champions of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Venom of Konno|Venom of Konno]] <br> [[Forum:Shaderunners|Shaderunners]] <br> [[Forum:Acolytes of Mal|Acolytes of Mal]] <br> [[Forum:House of Shadows|House of Shadows]] <br> {{dot}} Shadow Splicers <br> [[Forum:Shadow Brood|Shadow Brood]] <br> {{dot}} Council of Zharves <br> {{dot}} Shadow Ravagers <br> [[Forum:Shadow Divisive|Shadow Divisive]] <br> {{dot}} [[Forum:Orion Initiative|Orion Initiative]] <br> [[Forum:Shadow Legion|Shadow Legion]] <br> {{dot}} [[Forum:Dark Guard|Dark Guard]] <br> {{dot}} Shadow Enclave  <br> {{dot}} [[Forum:Council of Shadows|Council of Shadows]] <br> [[Forum:The Reborn (Black Fleet)|The Reborn]] <br> [[Forum:Cult of the Scorned|Cult of the Scorned]]
|notable-person=[[Forum:The Black Swordsman|Kirito, the Black Swordsman]] <br> [[Forum:The White Angel|Asuna, the White Angel]] <br> [[Forum:Totomaru|Totomaru, Scorchbreaker of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Eobard Thawne|Eobard Thawne, Speedbreacher of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Malcolm Merlyn|Malcolm Merlyn, Crystalline of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Damien Darhk|Damien Darhk, Warkeeper of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Tobias Whale|Tobias Whale, Ragefuser of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Reign|Reign, Willbreaker of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Leopold Fitz|Leopold Fitz, Bloodhacker of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Anton Ivanov|Anton Ivanov, Supremacy of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Hiram Lodge|Hiram Lodge, Hornkeeper of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Morgana le Fay|Morgana le Fay, Bladestriker of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Zevon|Zevon, Pride of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Fikrul|Fikrul, Shardwalker of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Uldren Sov (Nightmare)|Uldren Sov, Duskkiller of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Djin|Djin, Mightkeeper of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Sasuke Uchiha|Sasuke Uchiha, Vengeance of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Phoenixaro Uchihamaki|Phoenixaro Uchihamaki, Bladelord of Kirito]] <br> [[Forum:Ruby Hale|Ruby Hale, Deathbreaker of Kirito]]
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|name=The Shadowkeepers
|image=[[File:Shadow Army Banner.png]]
|Domain(s)=[[Solar System]]
|Type=Elite [[Darkness]] force
|Functions=Upper echelon of the Darkness' power
|Other names=Heralds of the Darkness
|Conflicts=[[Forum:Second Collapse|Second Collapse]] <br> [[Forum:Retaking of Sol|Retaking of Sol]]
|Leadership=[[Forum:The Black Swordsman|Kirito, the Black Swordsman]] <br> [[Forum:The White Angel|Asuna, Kirito's Betrothed]]
|Notable=Assisted Kirito and Asuna in destroying The Last City}}
|title3 = Collective
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|name=Shadow Collective
|image=[[File:SinkentoKellScourge.jpg]]
|Nobility= [[Forum:Tatsuyi Kirigaya|Tatsuyi Kirigaya, Vibebreaker of Shadows]] <br> [[Forum:Tyranaks, the Overlord|Tyranaks, the Overlord]] <br> [[Forum:Xavyskaa|Xavyskaa, Heiress of the Shadow Collective]]
|Servitors=Marrowguard Servitors <br> Fused Etherkeepers
|Lair=[[Forum:Den of the Lost|Den of the Lost]] <br> [[Forum:Aincrad|Aincrad]]
|Encountered=[[Forum:Second Collapse|Second Collapse]] <br> [[Forum:Retaking of Sol|Retaking of Sol]]}}
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{{Quote|[[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota]]. [[Oryx, the Taken King|Oryx]]. [[Dominus Ghaul|Ghaul]]. [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]]. [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Savathûn]]. Rank amateurs compared to [[Forum:The Black Swordsman|Kirito]] and [[Forum:The White Angel|Asuna]]. Their forces have already claimed the lives of billions. And if we possess the means to stop them, and again do nothing, then their blood is on our hands.|[[Ikora Rey]].}}
The '''Shadowkeepers''' 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|Kirito, the Black Swordsman]] and [[Forum:The White Angel|Asuna, the White Angel]], they are a legion of potent enemies who serve [[Forum:The Black Fleet|The Black Fleet]] and its dark forces, 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|Mallory Bertha]] via her newfound [[Forum:Fusion|powers]] and bringing on the end of the [[City Age]] and the destruction of [[The Last City]] with the [[Forum:Second Collapse|Second Collapse]].

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==
(TBA)

==History==
===Origins===
===Early Wars and Encounters===
====Sakura Wars====

====SIVA Crisis====

====Scourge of Auradon====

====Nightmares' Awakening====

====Return of the Pyramids====

====Rise of the Wrathborn====

====The Endless Night====

===A Dark Interference===

===The Swordsman's Arrival===
{{Quote|The time has now come for us to take our rightful places as heralds of the Light's destruction! What the Traveler built, what little thing the Guardians have, we will take everything from them and their people until there's nothing left for them to save! With this [[Forum:Fusion|power]], we can overthrow the forces of all that the Guardians call good and usher in the end of their era... and the beginning of ours.|[[Forum:The Black Swordsman|Kirito]] rallying his army of Shadowkeepers and forces of Darkness to destroy the Traveler.}}

===Preparation===
====An Unexpected Meeting====

====Assault on the Empire====
{{Quote|That [[Forum:Castris|arrogant ignoramus]] could never understand the truly grand design of beauty and power, not like I can. Now that I have [[Forum:Fusion|power at my literal fingertips]] and an army to call my own, I can now pursue the one true ambition every creature, lowly and mighty, in this godforsaken system pursues. Power. And with it, all will fall to their knees before me, or by my might they'll be damned.|[[Forum:Tyranaks, the Overlord|Tyranaks, the Overlord]]}}
Sometime prior to the Second Collapse, Kirito and some of his family would meet with the criminal leadership of [[Forum:Castris's Criminal Empire|Castris's Criminal Empire]] in the hopes of bolstering their forces and acquiring new, illicit hardware. [[Forum:Castris|Castris]], with profits in mind, would instead declare neutrality on both sides. However, following the failed negotiations, the actions of defectors [[Forum:Tyranaks, the Overlord|Tyranaks]], [[Forum:Lilthis, the Daemon|Lilthis]] and [[Forum:Kamrak, the Titan|Kamrak]] would catch the attention of [[Forum:Tatsuyi Kirigaya|Tatsuyi Kirigaya]], the eldest son of Kazuto, who would contact them with the promise of power and individual sovereign over the criminal underground; the trio would accept this deal in a heartbeat. From the powers of the Fusion bestowed to them, the triune would help to pioneer the field of Fusion-wielding weaponry and tech, as well as fashion new tactics from the profane power such as the Marrow combat stimulant, Fusion Warping and particle manipulation. From their new powers and the backing of the Shadowkeepers, the criminal alliance known as the '''Shadow Collective''' was formed.

Their first order of business was subverting the crippled [[Forum:The Seraphite Cartel|Seraphite Cartel]] into the Shadow Collective, where the trio executed the remaining leadership, [[Forum:Zevaksis|Zevaksis]] included. With the destruction of a long-hated Criminal franchise, many of the remnants would join the ranks of the Shadow Collective, the dens would be turned into firebases and forward-operating bases, and their Ethrite refining machinery would be repurposed by Kamrak to accelerate production of Marrow. Following this, Tyranaks would put his plan against his former crime syndicate into motion. With the help of his close friends and superior, he would conspire against Castris and her crime empire in an effort to rope them into the Shadowkeepers to weaken the enterprise, assassinate its leadership and claim it for himself. During this, he would begin assassinating some of the syndicate's associates to sever the ties between them and the Vanguard, including [[Hunter]] [[Forum:Ashe-5|Ashe-5]], her [[Ghost]], and other imperial emissaries. This would, as according to plan, catch the attention of both the Syndicate and spies from the last city. With the help of [[Forum:Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Shadows|Kotrik]], they were able to kill [[Forum:Rudolph McAlister|Rudolph McAlister]]; however, syndicate investigators [[Forum:Solviks, the Gunslinger|Solviks]] and [[Forum:Myra Winters|Myra Winters]] narrowly escaped their would-be assassins. While the partners continued their search for answers, spymaster [[Forum:Robert E. O. Speedwagon|Robert E. O. Speedwagon]], assisted by his fellow partners [[Forum:Tattoo|Tattoo]] and [[Forum:Kempo Master|Kempo Master]], would conduct his own investigation, where he witnessed the murder of [[Forum:Cisco Ramon|Vibe]] and confronted his murderer, Tatsuyi, who would leave him paralyzed and rightfully angry at Vibe and Ashe's unjust fates, where he would finally swear vengeance against Castris and her empire, as according to plan.

However, Tyranaks would soon realize that Solviks and Myra survived the attempt on their lives. He would scramble as many of his assets to tie up any loose ends and prevent them from investigating the conspiracy any further. Meanwhile, he would dispatch his lieutenants, Kamrak and Lilthis, to hunt down and capture the Syndicate's arms dealer, [[Forum:Wren Kinsing|Wren Kinsing]], and his [[Ghost]]. During this, the Gunslinger and Guardian associate would eventually get some answers from one of the Shadow Collective's lackeys and would finally uncover Tyranaks's ploy from a bounty hunter indentured into the Shadow Collective's ranks. Before they could return to Castris with their newfound information, Speedwagon would recover his consciousness and would pick up on the investigation, where he would intercept a distress call from Wren himself. After saving the Syndicate's arms dealer from the disguised Shadow operatives, he would interrogate the [[Warlock]] before realizing the syndicate still maintained its neutralist agenda and the [[Abide the Return|sword]] used to murder Ashe was recently purchased off him. But before he could get more answers, the two would be ambushed by the Fusion-empowered lieutenants and would be swiftly overpowered, leading to Wren's kidnapping and Speedwagon's wounding, where he would first personally meet Tyranaks himself, who threatened his life if he kept searching this far down. After, once again recovering from his wounds and with the help of the syndicate's investigators, he would soon realize this was a conspiracy and would report his findings to the Vanguard while the duo prepared to warn Castris of the war to come. Now realizing his plan was falling apart at the seams, Tyranaks then desperately enacted a new plot to amplify the powers of Fusion within him. A plan that would eventually drive him to the verge of madness from fascination and a road that would lead him to his death.

====Attack on the House====
{{Quote|It's showtime!|[[Forum:The Dark Jester|The Dark Jester]] challenging [[Forum:Tyrakus, Kell of Eclipse|Tyrakus]] and the [[Forum:House of Eclipse|House of Eclipse]].}}
At the same time, the [[Forum:The Magician|Niles]] [[Forum:The Dark Jester|brothers]] would lead a terrifying assault against the [[Forum:House of Eclipse|House of Eclipse]]. While many Eclipse followers were able to safely evacuate from their outpost with the help of [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]] and [[Eido, Daughter of Misraaks|Eido]] and the backing of the [[House of Light]], those who stayed behind weren't so fortunate as they were subverted into the Shadow Collective's ranks.
====Siege of the Shore====
{{Quote|I have seen many terrible things that you've done to the world. You call the Darkness your savior, but we know you won't stop us… not us united!|[[Forum:Keverikks, the Heretic|Keverikks]] challenging the invading Shadowkeepers.}}

====The Retrieval====
{{Quote|Mallory, what have you done done done?|[[Forum:Kreeks, the Ticking Templar|Kreeks, the Ticking Templar]] after hearing that she succeeded in prying the [[Forum:The 5 Waves of Wonder's#The Corrupted heart of Poseidon|Corrupted Heart of Poseidon]] out of [[Forum:The 5 Waves of Wonder's#The Kraken|The Kraken]].}}
Some time after hearing from [[Forum:Kreeks, the Ticking Templar|Kreeks]] about the existence of the [[Forum:The 5 Waves of Wonder's#The Corrupted heart of Poseidon|Corrupted Heart of Poseidon]], the Shadowkeepers had Mallory break into the [[Forum:The 5 Waves of Wonder's|Five Waves of Wonders]] in the hopes of unlocking the ultimate power of Darkness. Along the way, she came face-to-face with the [[Forum:The 5 Waves of Wonder's#The Kraken|Omega Kraken]], a powerful Hive-like squid who possessed the ability to shape-shift into various figures, including Uma, Audrey, Evie, Ben, and Maleficent, all of whom taunted her, claiming that the world should've been better off without her and that it was her fault that goodness had lost to the sheer might of evil. Expecting to vanquish Mallory, the Omega Kraken would instead be crippled by the growing influence of Darkness emerging from within her heart, giving Mallory an unfair advantage over the kraken, forcefully tearing the Heart out of the creature. Emerging victorious, Mallory would bestow upon Kirito the Corrupted Heart, giving him the ultimate power of the Darkness; however, unbeknownst to them, Kreeks had been watching her, lamenting about the effects of what she had done in stealing the Corrupted Heart.

====Call to the Shadows====

====Fall of the Leviathan====
{{Quote|My allies aboard that decrepit derelict, hear me and rejoice! Your old master, the pompous and flamboyant fool that was [[Emperor Calus|Calus]], thought he could comprehend the [[Darkness]], bend it to his will, become one with it, and reign over the universe like a child ambitiously pursuing an impossible future. And in that pursuit, he vanished- nay, he was vanquished by the Darkness. He could never control its will and so he was consumed, lost forever in the dark world of un-being. But, I say, good riddance! Now, BEHOLD! Your true savior! Kirito! He gazed the abyss and the abyss didn't simply glance him like the pathetic chaff of the wheat, nay, it chose him! He now leads us to a new golden age, one where we will all prosper, not in the shadow of war, but in the shadow in its purest form. So, if you do wish to witness this magnificent tomorrow, reject your hedonistic ways and your incessant vanity and join us. As for those who refuse, fear not, salvation shall come to you too, but not in apotheosis, but in the bittersweet embrace of death. Either way, the Leviathan shall belong to us, to its right and true owners.|Gha'arn rallying his followers to capture the Leviathan.}}
Before the [[Forum:Second Collapse|Second Collapse]], Gha'arn would begin a full scale assault on [[The Leviathan]] in the hopes of capturing it for the Legion in the hopes of adding a flagship to their fleet. With the help of loyal saboteurs and spies aboard the ship, the primary force, led by Gha'arn, would rapidly seize a foothold aboard the ship, first establishing a base of operations within the Castellum. From there, they managed to slowly advance throughout the vessel, facing off against the [[Loyalists]] rather advanced and psionically empowered defenses, as well as [[Emperor Calus]]'s mechanical proxies. Stretched thin, however, the clashing forces would enter a stalemate, gaining no ground and taking equal casualties each skirmish. That was until the reserve force, led by the combined forces of Shua'aud and Nu'uorc, arrived and quickly sabotaged the ship's planet-eating engine and captured the ship's core and advanced to the Celestial Observatory, with the combined might of the forces, the army easily penetrated the reinforced defenses of the remnant Loyalists and finally took the astral spire and marched onto the Power Conduit beneath. Here, the two massive forces clashed as [[Thresher]]s and [[Harvester]]s engaged in dogfights, [[Goliath Tank]]s exchanged barrages of Planet Cracking rounds and their armies collided and, despite the fierce opposition the Loyalists demonstrated, they would be driven back to their last and most impregnable stronghold, the Menagerie, losing a massive chunk of their forces, many of their armor columns and their entire air regiment of Gunships. Despite the disheveled state of the true Loyalists, the remnant faction, now led by de-facto commander, [[Forum:Commander Roudak|Roudak]], would manage to drive off their invaders with minimal casualties thanks to the commanders brilliant and careful use of the [[Vex|Menagerie's]] [[Hive|inhabitants]]. That would be until the arrival of the Shadow Enclave, where its leader, [[Forum:Aethrox, Shadow's Hunger|Aethrox]], would unleash his beloved champion, [[Forum:Bracus Korvam, the Famished Champion|Korvam]], against the impregnable stronghold. Within hours, thanks to Korvam's immense psionic arsenal and cohorts, the last hope of Calus's true loyalists would fall and, despite an admirable last stand made by Roudak and the last proxy of his Emperor, their last leader would be captured and, humiliatingly, imprisoned within the corridors he once called his stronghold.

Now with the planet eating ship within his grasp, Gha'arn would repurpose, modify and reshape the ship to the Shadow Legion's image. The throne room became his personal chambers and mock court, the Gauntlet, Hunting grounds and Menagerie became research facilities for weapons and tactics, the lattermost chamber also becoming a base for the Legion's Psion Enclave, the Celestial Observatory a bridge, the Power Conduit a makeshift city, named Katharsis, and weapons factory and the maw a shipyard for his expansive fleet. Its hull would be reinforced with more enhanced and durable armor, shield projectors and retrofitted with more advanced and factory condition weaponry fresh from the Shadow's prestigious engineers and repainted in the image of the Shadow Legion. The Leviathan was renamed '''[[Forum:The Abaddon|The Abaddon]]''' and, as according to plan, became a flagship and dreadnaught for the [[Forum:Shadowkeeper|Shadowkeeper]] army. With the newly named Abaddon in hand, the ship and its battle fleet quickly encroached upon [[Empress Caiatl|Caiatl]] and her fleet of scattered [[Imperial Cabal]] in preparation for the [[Forum:Second Collapse|Second Collapse]].

====Countdown to the End====
{{Quote|The day we've been dreading has finally arrived, and I fear that we might be too late.|[[Zavala]].}}

===Attack on the City===

===The Second Collapse===
===Age of Darkness===
With the Last City destroyed and the Traveler gone following the events of the Second Collapse, the Shadowkeepers began to quickly spread everywhere in the enshrouded Solar System. Across [[Europa]] and [[Nessus]], they launched a campaign of terror against the surviving Guardians who didn't reach the [[Forum:Realms of Glass|Realms of Glass]], not only succeeding in overwhelming them and depriving them of their Light, but also trapping them within the world of [[Forum:Aincrad|Aincrad]]. Some moments after the Age of Darkness began, they would celebrate their latest victory through a special variant of the Jubilee, where many forces would commemorate Kirito and Asuna's reign through a Rite of Eternity, which included establishing a new world order.
====The Moon Massacre====
{{Quote|FINALLY! The [[Moon]] is MINE!|[[Forum:Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito|Zharves]]}}
While the remaining [[Guardians]] hide in fear, the Shadowkeepers are planning to take over the [[Moon]], a moment [[Forum:Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito|Zharves]] has been craving for ever since she obtained the power she has, so the [[Forum:Shadow Brood|Shadow Brood]] made a devastating attack on the [[Hidden Swarm]], but the Hidden Swarm didn't give up yet and instead sent out their strongest units against the Shadow Brood, but unlikely for the Hidden Swarm. Zharves didn't give up either and she called [[Forum:The Reborn|The Reborn]] for backup. The Hidden Swarm was horribly damaged at this point since [[Forum:Torograkxs|Torograkxs]] killed all of their Ultras, which means the prince known as [[Forum:Garok, Swarm Prince|Garok]] was unprotected, giving Zharves the opportunity to kill him. Before Garok could do anything, [[Forum:Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito|Zharves]] ripped out his heart, having her and the [[Forum:Shadow Brood|Shadow Brood]] win the battle.

====Battle of the Bots====

===The Party Crasher===
{{Quote|A good soldier fights for his country and his friends, but you guys... you are the reason that wretched she-witch killed good people of Auradon! And so, you must die for that!|Exo 404}}
To celebrate their recent victories, the '''Shadowkeepers''' traveled to the Shadow Games to have a party. However, their jubilee was interrupted by [[Forum:Exo 404|Exo 404]], who vowed to undo the success they achieved with the Second Collapse so that he could kill the Guardians himself. However, Steve rushed up against him, teleporting both himself and the intruder into another dimension where they fought it out. Unfortunately for Steve, Exo 404 delivered a fatal blow against him, killing the Jester; however, Steve retaliated, stabbing the Exo through the heart. While Chase was able to revive his brother, Exo 404’s corpse would be teleported to a parallel universe, where the remnants of the Overtakers would resurrect him, turning him into a weaponized virus that they can use for [[Forum:Clash of the Kingdom|an upcoming invasion]] that would soon affect the balance between humanity and the Fallen.

===Retaking of Sol===

===The High Orbit===
===Clash of the Kingdom===
===Shadows Gathering===

==Organization==
==Sociology==

==Command Structure==

==Groups and Syndicates==
{| class="wikitable" 
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!Image
!Name
!width="225"|Nobility
!Description
|-
| <center>[[File:PyramidNightmare.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''The Shadowkeepers''' || 
*[[Forum:The Black Swordsman|Kirito, the Shadow Emperor]]
*[[Forum:The White Angel|Asuna, the Shadow Empress]]
*Shadowkeeper Champions
|| Wardens, overseers, notorious criminals, and champions of the Darkness and their [[Forum:The Black Fleet|Black Fleet]], led by [[Forum:The Black Swordsman|Kirito, the Black Swordsman]] and [[Forum:The White Angel|Asuna, the White Angel]]. Responsible for the untold deaths of countless civilians and Guardians, including [[Zavala]], during the [[Forum:Second Collapse|Second Collapse]].
|-
| <center>[[File:AnarchistMaurader.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''Shadow Collective''' || 
*[[Forum:Tatsuyi Kirigaya|Tatsuyi Kirigaya, Scion of the Shadowkeepers]]
*[[Forum:Tyranaks, the Overlord|Tyranaks, Kell of the Shadow Collective]]
*[[Forum:Xavyskaa|Xavyskaa, Heiress of the Shadow Collective]]
|| Criminal empire fueled by the powers of [[Forum:Fusion|Fusion]] and [[Forum:Marrow|Marrow]], backed by the Shadowkeepers, and led by [[Forum:Tatsuyi Kirigaya|Tatsuyi Kirigaya]], [[Forum:Tyranaks, the Overlord|Tyranaks]], and [[Forum:Xavyskaa|Xavyskaa]]. Found throughout the Shadowkeepers' outposts.
|-
| <center>[[File:Monster.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Champions of Kirito|Champions of Kirito]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Xivaks, Phasebreaker of Kirito|Xivaks, Phasebreaker of Kirito]] (Abominable [[Exo]]/[[Marauder]] hybrid)
*[[Forum:Thukal, Lighteater of Kirito|Thukal, Lighteater of Kirito]] (Abominable [[Ogre]]/[[Wyvern]] hybrid)
*[[Forum:Sivsek, Echobearer of Kirito|Sivsek, Echobearer of Kirito]] (Abominable [[Chieftain]]/[[Gladiator]] hybrid)
|| Terrifying abominations chosen by the Shadowkeepers to become their champions and safeguard Aincrad against the Guardians. Found throughout the enshrouded [[Solar System]].
|-
| <center>[[File:VenomofOryx.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Venom of Konno|Venom of Konno]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Kabrenok, Blood of Shadows|Kabrenok, Blood of Shadows]]
*[[Forum:Naxeviks, Wrath of the Shadows|Naxeviks, Wrath of the Shadows]]
*[[Forum:Vahkyr, Last of the Shadows|Vahkyr, Last of the Shadows]]
|| The disciples of [[Forum:Konno Yuuki|Konno Yuuki]] chosen to defend Aincrad against the Guardians.
|-
| <center>[[File:Destiny Nightstalker Image.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Shaderunners|Shaderunners]]''' || 
*[[Forum:The Magician|Chase Niles, the Magician]]
|| Corrupted legion of [[Void]]-empowered [[Guardian]]s led by [[Forum:The Magician|Chase Niles, the Magician]].
|-
| <center>[[File:Destiny Stormcaller Image.png|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Acolytes of Mal|Acolytes of Mal]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Tremoria, Flame of the Dragon Queen|Tremoria, Flame of the Dragon Queen]]
*[[Forum:Omnigul, Aspect of Trauma|Omnigul, Aspect of Trauma]]
*[[Forum:Irxis, Aspect of Terror|Irxis, Aspect of Terror]]
|| Corrupted legion of [[Forum:Fusion|Fusion]]-empowered [[Forum:Mal's Emissary|Guardian]]s, [[Hive]], and [[Taken]] led by [[Forum:Mallory Bertha|Mal, Emissary of Kirito]]. Encountered only in [[Forum:The Coming Nightmare|The Coming Nightmare]] and [[Forum:Wicked World|Wicked World]] [[Mission]]s.
|-
| <center>[[File:SinkentoEliksniWing6.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:House of Shadows|House of Shadows]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito|Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito]]
|| The Darkness-empowered [[Fallen]] House consisting of soldiers and commanders of [[Forum:Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito|Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito]]. Found by [[Forum:Aincrad|Aincrad]].
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| <center>[[File:Splicers.png|200px]]</center> || '''Shadow Splicers''' || 
*[[Forum:Drevik, Perfected Priest|Drevik, Perfected Priest]]
|| The [[Splicers|Splicer]] sect of the Fallen House of Shadows fueled by a hostile variant of [[SIVA]].
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| <center>[[File:CelebrantSummon.png|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Shadow Brood|Shadow Brood]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito|Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Xyurdok, Commander of the Throne|Xyurdok, Commander of the Throne]]
|| The Darkness-empowered [[Hive]] sect consisting of soldiers and commanders of [[Forum:Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito|Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito]]. Found by Aincrad.
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| <center>[[File:Grasp of Nokris.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''Council of Zharves''' || 
*[[Forum:Ka'el Incaru, Daughter of Nokris|Ka'el Incaru, Daughter of Nokris]]
|| The disciples of Zharves's inner circle selected by Zharves to guard Aincrad's ancient secrets.
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| <center>[[File:UnscathedDulArath2.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''Shadow Ravagers''' || 
*[[Forum:Fang, Devoted to Zharves|Fang, Devoted to Zharves]]
|| The dark soldiers of [[Forum:Fang, Devoted to Zharves|Fang, Devoted to Zharves]] fueled by the dark powers of the [[Cryptolith]]. Includes Fallen, Hive, and Cabal in their ranks.
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| <center>[[File:SinkentoVex10.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Shadow Divisive|Shadow Divisive]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito|Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito]]
|| The Darkness-empowered [[Vex]] collective consisting of soldiers and commanders of [[Forum:Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito|Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito]]. Encountered on Aincrad.
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| <center>[[File:SinkentoVex2.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Orion Initiative|The Orion Initiative]]''' || 
*The Shadowkeeper Mind
*The Motherboard
|| A special forces unit for the Shadow Divisive.
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| <center>[[File:Bracus Zahn.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Shadow Legion|Shadow Legion]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Gha'arn, Crownforger of Kirito|Gha'arn, Crownforger of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Aethrox, Shadow's Hunger|Aethrox, Shadow's Hunger]]
*[[Forum:Nazac, Chosen of Aethrox|Nazac, Chosen of Aethrox]]
*[[Forum:Nu'uorc, Daughter of Gha'arn|Nu'uorc, Daughter of Gha'arn]]
*[[Forum:Shua'aud, Shadow Commander|Shua'aud, Shadow Commander]]
|| The Darkness-empowered [[Cabal]] Legion consisting of soldiers and commanders of [[Forum:Gha'arn, Crownforger of Kirito|Gha'arn, Crownforger of Kirito]]. Primarily found in [[Forum:The Abaddon|The Abaddon]] on Aincrad.
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| <center>[[File:Honored Gladiator.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Dark Guard|Dark Guard]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Commander Gaoros|Commander Gaoros]]
|| The royal guards tasked with protecting the Shadow Royalty and their advisors.
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| <center>[[File:CaiatlPsionZor.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''Shadow Enclave''' || 
*[[Forum:Aethrox, Shadow's Hunger|Aethrox, Shadow's Hunger]]
*[[Forum:Bracus Korvam, the Famished Champion|Bracus Korvam, the Famished Champion]]
*[[Forum:Morvetc, the Archivist|Morvetc, the Archivist]]
*[[Forum:Noro'un, the Forsaken Blade|Noro'un, the Forsaken Blade]]
*[[Forum:The Eclipsed Coven|The Eclipsed Coven]]
*[[Forum:Tolzir, the Clenched Fist|Tolzir, the Clenched Fist]]
*[[Forum:Val Thul'tuam, Order Keeper|Val Thul'tuam, Order Keeper]]
*[[Forum:Volcot, the Open Palm|Volcot, the Open Palm]]
|| The disciples of [[Forum:Aethrox, Shadow's Hunger|Aethrox, Shadow's Hunger]] and his commanders, fueled by the powers of Fusion.
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| <center>[[File:RedLegionTroops.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Council of Shadows|Council of Shadows]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Nazac, Chosen of Aethrox|Nazac, Chosen of Aethrox]]
|| The Cabal council consisting of Aethrox's chosen champions who have proven themselves worthy through the [[Forum:Rite of Devastation|Rite of Devastation]]. Found by The Abaddon.
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| <center>[[File:TakenArmy.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:The Reborn|The Reborn]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Thu'urg, Blightmaker of Kirito|Thu'urg, Blightmaker of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Torograkxs|Torograkxs, Anger of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Scerex, God of the Plague|Scerex, God of the Plague]]
*[[Forum:Marodoks, Son of Torograkxs|Marodoks, Son of Torograkxs]]
|| The Darkness-empowered [[Taken]] army consisting of soldiers and commanders of [[Forum:Thu'urg, Blightmaker of Kirito|Thu'urg, Blightmaker of Kirito]]. Found by Aincrad.
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| <center>[[File:ScornRise.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Forum:Cult of the Scorned|Cult of the Scorned]]''' || 
*[[Forum:Vayeriks, Fatesmith of Kirito|Vayeriks, Fatesmith of Kirito]]
|| The Darkness-empowered [[Scorn]] faction consisting of soldiers and commanders of [[Forum:Vayeriks, Fatesmith of Kirito|Vayeriks, Fatesmith of Kirito]]. Found by Aincrad.
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==Named Individuals and Mini-bosses==
===Shadowkeeper Pantheon===
*'''[[Forum:The Black Swordsman|Kirito, the Black Swordsman]]''' – <small>Shadow Emperor</small>
*'''[[Forum:The White Angel|Asuna, the White Angel]]''' – <small>Shadow Empress</small>

===Shadowkeeper Descendants===
*[[Forum:Yui Narusaka|Yui Narusaka, Daughter of Shadows]] – <small>Daughter of Kirito and Asuna</small>
*[[Forum:Konno Yuuki|Konno Yuuki, Daughter of Shadows]] – <small>Daughter of Kirito and Asuna</small>
*[[Forum:Tatsuyi Kirigaya|Tatsuyi Kirigaya, Vibebreaker of Shadows]] – <small>Scion of the Shadowkeepers and Son of Kirito and Asuna</small>
*[[Forum:Yuji Kirigaya|Yuji Kirigaya, Son of Darkness]] – <small>Son of Kirito and Asuna</small>

===Shadowkeeper Council===
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====Shadowkeeper Champions====
{{Quote|Entities recruited by The Black Fleet from across uncounted time periods and dimensions in service to the Darkness and its notorious legions, the Shadowkeeper champions command powers and abilities beyond many Guardians' understandings, seeking to eradicate all traces of the Light itself and reshape the entire Solar System in the Darkness's image.}}
*[[Forum:Totomaru|Totomaru, Scorchbreaker of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Eobard Thawne|Eobard Thawne, Speedbreacher of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Malcolm Merlyn|Malcolm Merlyn, Crystalline of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Damien Darhk|Damien Darhk, Warkeeper of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Tobias Whale|Tobias Whale, Ragefuser of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Reign|Reign, Willbreaker of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Leopold Fitz|Leopold Fitz, Bloodhacker of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Anton Ivanov|Anton Ivanov, Supremacy of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Hiram Lodge|Hiram Lodge, Hornkeeper of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Morgana le Fay|Morgana le Fay, Bladestriker of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Zevon|Zevon, Pride of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Fikrul|Fikrul, Shardwalker of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Uldren Sov (Nightmare)|Uldren Sov, Duskkiller of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Djin|Djin, Mightkeeper of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Sasuke Uchiha|Sasuke Uchiha, Vengeance of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Phoenixaro Uchihamaki|Phoenixaro Uchihamaki, Bladelord of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Ruby Hale|Ruby Hale, Deathbreaker of Kirito]]
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====Shadowkeeper Army Elites====
{{Quote|The Black Swordsman and The White Angel’s lieutenants -- Kotrik, Zharves, Hydrax, Gha'arn, Thu'urg, and Vayeriks. The highest-ranking and most trusted subjects of the Shadowkeepers. Skilled wielders of Dark powers and stolen technology, they are as lethal as they are loyal; potent foes who will stop at nothing to advance Kirito and Asuna's cause.}}
*[[Forum:Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito|Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito|Zharves, Shadowcaster of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito|Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Gha'arn, Crownforger of Kirito|Gha'arn, Crownforger of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Thu'urg, Blightmaker of Kirito|Thu'urg, Blightmaker of Kirito]]
*[[Forum:Vayeriks, Fatesmith of Kirito|Vayeriks, Fatesmith of Kirito]]
====Shadow Commanders====
*[[Forum:Kabrenok, Blood of Shadows|Kabrenok, Blood of Shadows]]
*[[Forum:Naxeviks, Wrath of the Shadows|Naxeviks, Wrath of the Shadows]]
*[[Forum:Vahkyr, Last of the Shadows|Vahkyr, Last of the Shadows]]
*[[Forum:Tremoria, Flame of the Dragon Queen|Tremoria, Flame of the Dragon Queen]]
*[[Forum:Tyranaks, the Overlord|Tyranaks, the Overlord]]
*[[Forum:Xavyskaa|Xavyskaa, Heiress of the Shadow Collective]]
*[[Forum:Lilthis, the Daemon|Lilthis, the Daemon]]
*[[Forum:Kamrak, the Titan|Kamrak, the Titan]]
*[[Forum:Aethrox, Shadow's Hunger|Aethrox, Shadow's Hunger]]
*[[Forum:Commander Gaoros|Commander Gaoros]]
*[[Forum:Torograkxs|Torograkxs, Anger of Kirito]]
====Shadow Advisors====
*[[Forum:The Dark Jester|Steve Niles, the Dark Jester]]
*[[Forum:The Magician|Chase Niles, the Magician]]
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===Shadowkeeper Lieutenants and Zealots===
====[[Story]] Mission Encounters====
*Drekkal, Vessel of Terror
*Karenina, Fist of Terror
*Vida, Bloodlust of the Darkness
*Xydrevis, Feareater of the Edge

====[[Adventure]] and [[Quest]] Encounters====
*Chiakhi, Nexus Templar

====[[Patrol]] and [[Lost Sector]] Encounters====
*Kothdol, Insurrective Dreadbearer

====[[Strike]] Encounters====
*Xalkoz, Horn of the Darkblade

====[[Dungeon]] Encounters====
====[[Arena]] Encounters====

===Shadowkeeper Nightmares===

===Mentioned Shadowkeepers===

===Former Members===
*[[Forum:Mallory Bertha|Mal, Emissary of Kirito]]

==Technology==
===Automata===
===Vehicles===
===Weaponry===
===Other===

==Trivia==
*(TBA)

==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny 2]]:''
**''[[Forum:Paradox|Paradox]]'' {{1st}}
***''[[Forum:Season of the Inferno|Season of the Inferno]]''
***''[[Forum:Season of Loyalty|Season of Loyalty]]'' {{Mo}}
***''[[Forum:Shadows' Legacy Update|Shadows' Legacy Update]]''
***''[[Forum:Season of the City|Season of the City]]''

==References==
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