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{{Race infobox | {{Race infobox | ||
|name=Hive | |name=Hive | ||
|othernames=Krill {{C|formerly}}<ref name=" | |othernames=Krill {{C|formerly}}<ref name="KrillHive"/> | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:Grimoire_Disciples_of_Crota.jpg|300px]] | ||
|variant=Hive | |variant=Hive | ||
|homeworld= [[Fundament]] {{C|formerly}} | |homeworld= [[Fundament]] {{C|formerly}} | ||
|focalworld(s)=[[Ascendant Realm]] <br> [[Earth]] <br> [[Moon]] <br> [[Dreadnaught]] <br> [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] <br> [[Mars]] <br> [[Reef]] <br> [[Savathûn's Throne World]] | |focalworld(s)=[[Ascendant Realm]] <br> [[Earth]] <br> [[Moon]] <br> [[Dreadnaught]] <br> [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] <br> [[Mars]] <br> [[Reef]] <br> [[Savathûn's Throne World]] | ||
|goals=Serve the Hive pantheon by consuming all [[Light]] <br> Live forever by being synonymous with death <br> Extinguish all uses of the [[Darkness]] incompatible with the beliefs of [[The Witness]] <br> | |goals=Serve the Hive pantheon by consuming all [[Light]] <br> Live forever by being synonymous with death <br> Extinguish all uses of the [[Darkness]] incompatible with the beliefs of [[The Witness]] <br> Break free from the [[Worms]]'s Pact, and the [[Sword Logic]]; find another way to acquire sustenance | ||
|war=[[Last City|The Last City]] <br> [[Reef|The Reef]] <br> [[Fallen]] <br> [[Cabal]] <br> [[Vex]] | |war=[[Last City|The Last City]] <br> [[Reef|The Reef]] <br> [[Fallen]] <br> [[Cabal]] <br> [[Vex]] | ||
|height= | |height= | ||
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|distinctions=Skeletal appearance <br> No eyes/three glowing eyes <br> Symbiotic relationship with their [[Worm]] | |distinctions=Skeletal appearance <br> No eyes/three glowing eyes <br> Symbiotic relationship with their [[Worm]] | ||
|lifespan=Indefinite | |lifespan=Indefinite | ||
|notable-group= [[Hidden Swarm]] <br> [[Grasp of Nokris]] <br> [[Savathûn's Brood]] <br> [[Blood of Oryx]] <br> [[Spawn of Crota]] <br> [[The Silent Brood]] <br> [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] <br> [[Lucent Brood]] | |notable-group= [[Hidden Swarm]] <br> [[Grasp of Nokris]] <br> [[Savathûn's Brood]] <br> [[Blood of Oryx]] <br> [[Spawn of Crota]] <br> [[The Silent Brood]] <br> [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] <br> [[Lucent Brood]] <br> [[Hiraks,_the_Mindbender#Mindbent_Gallery|The Mindbent]] | ||
|notable-person= [[Oryx, the Taken King]] <br> [[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen]] <br> [[Xivu Arath, God of War]] <br> [[Crota, Son of Oryx]] <br> [[Omnigul, Will of Crota]] <br> [[Dûl Incaru, the Eternal Return]] <br> [[Phogoth, the Untamed]] <br> [[Nokris, Herald of Xol]] <br> [[In Anânh, Brood Queen]] <br> [[Ecthar, Sword of Oryx]] <br> [[Alak-Hul, the Darkblade]] <br> [[Warpriest]] <br> [[Golgoroth]] <br> [[Ir Yût, the Deathsinger]] <br> [[Hashladûn, Daughter of Crota]] <br> [[Zulmak, Instrument of Torment]] <br> [[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones | |notable-person= [[Oryx, the Taken King]] <br> [[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen]] <br> [[Xivu Arath, God of War]] <br> [[Crota, Son of Oryx]] <br> [[Omnigul, Will of Crota]] <br> [[Dûl Incaru, the Eternal Return]] <br> [[Phogoth, the Untamed]] <br> [[Nokris, Herald of Xol]] <br> [[In Anânh, Brood Queen]] <br> [[Ecthar, Sword of Oryx]] <br> [[Alak-Hul, the Darkblade]] <br> [[Warpriest]] <br> [[Golgoroth]] <br> [[Ir Yût, the Deathsinger]] <br> [[Hashladûn, Daughter of Crota]] <br> [[Zulmak, Instrument of Torment]] <br> [[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|There are nightmares rising from the shadows, and they hunger for our dying hope.|[[Grimoire]] description}} | {{Quote|There are nightmares rising from the shadows, and they hunger for our dying hope.|[[Grimoire]] description}} | ||
The '''Hive''', | The '''Hive''', formerly known as the '''Krill'''<ref name="KrillHive">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXcW1SeqwfE&ab_channel=GeneralHay] '''Youtube''': ''Vow of the Disciple Lore Book dialogue(3:01)]''</ref>, are a macabre, incredibly ancient species of arthropod aliens hailing from the world of [[Fundament]] and aligned with [[The Witness]] and the [[Black Fleet]]. Their entire culture is based around a principle known as the [[Sword Logic]], which dictates that they must destroy other civilizations in order to accrue [[Paracausality|paracausal]] power and feed the [[Worm]]s that live within their bodies. Along with the Witness, they are led by a pantheon of dark gods, who derive power and sustenance from the destruction wrought by the Hive. | ||
In [[Sol]], they have a significant presence on the [[Moon]], where they have built the [[Hellmouth]] and [[Scarlet Keep]], as well as | In [[Sol]], they have a significant presence on the [[Moon]], where they have built the [[Hellmouth]] and [[Scarlet Keep]], as well as having a presence on certain regions of [[Earth]],<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible_Arenas#The_Rusted_Lands|The Rusted Lands]]''</ref> around [[Saturn]], where the massive [[Dreadnaught]] orbits, the icy regions of [[Mars]] and on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], where they infest the ruined arcologies.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive_Arsenal#Dreadnaught|Dreadnaught]]''</ref> They also have a strong presence in the Dreaming City and Tangled Shore. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Hive are an "impossibly ancient" race born from a pact with the [[ | The Hive are an "impossibly ancient" race born from a pact with the [[Worm Gods]]. Hive structures delve deep into wherever they lay claim to, unheeding of the damage done in the process, crafting linked caverns and gothicesque columns; these underground spaces resemble a dungeon recently pulled up after an extended period underwater.<ref name = "GIJ2014">[http://www.gameinformer.com/games/destiny/b/playstation4/archive/2014/04/04/a-player-39-s-journey.aspx?PostPageIndex=4 '''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55'']</ref> They are able to manipulate the physical world in ways humanity can only begin to imagine,<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/game/enemies/hive '''Bungie''': ''Hive'']</ref> and have witnessed the [[Darkness]] consume countless worlds in the past.<ref name = "Destiny">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> | ||
The Hive are not an enemy military so much as a rising force.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/6/12)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Acolyte|Acolyte]]''</ref> They base their entire existence around the extermination of other forms of life, especially those that follow the way of Light and the Traveler, and approach their task with religious fervor. To the Hive, killing and conquest are not merely acts of war, but of worship. | The Hive are not an enemy military so much as a rising force.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/6/12)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Acolyte|Acolyte]]''</ref> They base their entire existence around the extermination of other forms of life, especially those that follow the way of Light and the Traveler, and approach their task with religious fervor. To the Hive, killing and conquest are not merely acts of war, but of worship. | ||
At the time of the first ''Destiny'' game, they have burrowed deep into the [[Moon]], staying there for centuries while growing stronger.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eAbpZfqE8r4 '''YouTube''': ''Official Destiny Gameplay Trailer: The Moon'']</ref> The [[Guardian]]'s [[Ghost]] states that he believed the Hive to be contained on the Moon for centuries, but the player first encounters them in [[Old Russia]] underneath the [[Skywatch]], where the [[Fallen]] have attempted to seal them away.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvIZUrB92fI '''Youtube''': ''Destiny Gameplay Walkthrough - Alpha Part 1'']</ref> The Guardians eventually discover that this is just the beginning; the Hive have been building an army and intend to invade Earth en masse.<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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[[File:Destiny-2-Artwork-Grimoire-Anthology-Piotr-Jablonski-The-Three-Sisters.jpg|thumb|The three princesses of the Osmium Court.]] | [[File:Destiny-2-Artwork-Grimoire-Anthology-Piotr-Jablonski-The-Three-Sisters.jpg|thumb|The three princesses of the Osmium Court.]] | ||
{{quote|The Fundament is very large. We are the smallest things in it. If you don't understand something, it will probably kill you. My teacher [[Taox]] says this is why we have such short lives. So we can breed and adapt quickly.|[[Xivu Arath|Xi Ro]]<ref name="Predators">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#I:_Predators|I: Predators]]''</ref>}} | {{quote|The Fundament is very large. We are the smallest things in it. If you don't understand something, it will probably kill you. My teacher [[Taox]] says this is why we have such short lives. So we can breed and adapt quickly.|[[Xivu Arath|Xi Ro]]<ref name="Predators">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#I:_Predators|I: Predators]]''</ref>}} | ||
The Hive trace their origins to a gas giant named [[Fundament]]. Long ago, the Krill crashed their homeworld into Fundament, ostensibly to hide from something unknown. The shards of this homeworld became a number of continents that floated upon a sea called the Fundament Ocean within a layer of the gas giant's atmosphere, and the Krill eventually built a meager civilization upon them and forgot their old history. In addition to the Krill, Fundament was home to hundreds of other intelligent species, and Fundament's fifty-two moons were inhabited by a space faring species called the [[Ammonite]]s who were overseen by the [[Traveler]].<ref name="Curiosity">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Darkness#Calcified_Fragments:_Curiosity|Calcified Fragments: Curiosity]]''</ref><ref name="Syzgy">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#IV:_Syzygy|IV: Syzgy]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XIV:_52_and_One|XIV: 52 and One]]''</ref> | |||
Life was quick and harsh for the krill. Their natural lifespan rarely exceeded ten Fundament-years, though females who ate "mother jelly" became able to spawn and live longer. In terms of environmental hazards, Fundament was almost inhospitable. The Fundament Ocean was toxic, the skies were eternally stormy, the rain poisonous and sometimes corrosive, lightning had enough power to vaporize anyone it struck, "living clouds" called [[Stormjoy]]s would prey on the populace, and the Krill frequently warred with each other.<ref name="Curiosity"/><ref name="Predators"/> | |||
The progenitors of the contemporary Hive were [[Xi Ro]], [[Sathona]], and [[Aurash]], the three daughters of the [[Osmium King]] who ruled the continent called the Osmium Court.<ref name="Predators"/> When the Osmium King was ten years old, he fell to madness, fearing an event called the Syzygy wherein Fundament's fifty-two moons would align and create a massive tidal wave, the God-Wave, that would destroy Fundament's civilizations.<ref name="Syzgy"/> [[Taox]], a sterile mother who served as the teacher to the King's daughters, feared the King's daughters were too weak to succeed the King and invited a rival kingdom, the [[Helium Drinkers]] of the Helium Court, to invade the Osmium Court, kill the royal family, and allow Taox to rule the Osmium Court as their regent.<ref name="Hate">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#II:_The_Hateful_Verse|II: The Hateful Verse]]''</ref> The Helium Drinkers invaded and slew the Osmium King, but the three sisters, two years old at the time, escaped on a ship and vowed to take their revenge against the Helium King and Taox.<ref name="Oath">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#III:_The_Oath|III: The Oath]]''</ref> | |||
After a year of traveling the sea, the sisters salvaged an ancient, high-tech ship they called "The Needle" from the Shvubi Maelstrom. Xi Ro wanted to sell it at the Kaharn Atoll, a gathering place of Fundament's many species, in order to raise enough money to hire a mercenary army, but Aurash wanted to take command of the ship. Sathona sided with Aurash, goaded on by a worm that their father had kept; the worm had washed up on the Osmium Court's shores and was seemingly dead, but Sathona could hear it speak.<ref name="Needle Worm">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#V:_Needle_and_Worm|V: Needle and Worm]]''</ref> Unbeknownst to Sathona, the voice she was hearing was in fact that of the [[The Witness]], a paracausal entity who sought to claim the Krill away from the Traveler; in truth, there was no imminent danger from a "god-wave" or the syzygy that would supposedly cause it. | |||
The sisters spent the next two years reactivating the ship, until Aurash decided to use it to fulfill its intended purpose: she wanted to dive to Fundament's core in the hopes of learning a secret that would prevent the Syzygy.<ref name="Sisters">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#VI:_Sisters|VI: Sisters]]''</ref> | |||
As they descended, the sisters encountered a vast creature called the [[Leviathan (Fundament)|Leviathan]], a disciple of the [[Traveler]]. The Leviathan warned the sisters against proceeding further, telling them that they faced a choice between the Sky and the Deep, the Light and the Darkness, the way of life and the way of death. The sisters rejected the Leviathan, unable to accept that allowing their people to suffer was the better way, and instead decided to follow the worm Sathona had saved, which urged them to continue diving.<ref name="Dive">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#VII:_The_Dive|VII: The Dive]]''</ref><ref name="Leviathan">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#VIII:_Leviathan|VIII: Leviathan]]''</ref> | |||
As they descended, the sisters encountered a vast creature called the [[Leviathan (Fundament)|Leviathan]], a disciple of the Traveler. The Leviathan warned the sisters against proceeding further, telling them that they faced a choice between the Sky and the Deep, the Light and the Darkness, the way of life and the way of death | |||
====The Pact==== | ====The Pact==== | ||
{{quote|We want to help you, Princes. We offer to each of you a bargain... a symbiosis.|[[Yul, the Honest Worm]]<ref name="Bargain">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#IX:_The_Bargain|IX: The Bargain]]''</ref>}} | {{quote|We want to help you, Princes. We offer to each of you a bargain... a symbiosis.|[[Yul, the Honest Worm]]<ref name="Bargain">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#IX:_The_Bargain|IX: The Bargain]]''</ref>}} | ||
[[File:Oryx Battles Akka.jpg|thumb|220px|Auryx faces the Worm God, Akka]] | [[File:Oryx Battles Akka.jpg|thumb|220px|Auryx faces the Worm God, Akka]] | ||
Deep within the Fundament Ocean, the sisters encountered the imprisoned [[Worm | Deep within the Fundament Ocean, the sisters encountered the imprisoned [[Worm]]s, who drew their power from the [[Darkness]] itself: [[Yul, the Honest Worm]], [[Eir, the Keeper of Order]], [[Xol, Will of the Thousands]], [[Ur, the Ever-Hunger]], and [[Akka, the Worm of Secrets]]. The Worm Gods claimed that they had lived and grown in Fundament's depths for millions of years, trapped by the Leviathan and the Traveler. They had called many species to Fundament, hoping one would be tenacious enough to find them. They offered Xi Ro, Sathona, and Aurash immortality if they would allow themselves to be hosts for the Worms' larvae, with the caveat that if the sisters ceased to obey their natures (Xi Ro's desire to test her strength, Sathona's cunning, Aurash's inquisitiveness), their Worms would consume them. Furthermore, the stronger the sisters became, the greater their Worms' appetites would be.<ref name="Bargain"/> | ||
The sisters accepted the pact.<ref name="Immortals">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#X:_Immortals|X: Immortals]]''</ref> Xi Ro took the knight morph and became Xivu Arath, the God of War;<ref name="Out Deep">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XII:_Out_of_the_Deep|XII: Out of the Deep]]''</ref> Sathona took the mother morph and became Savathûn, the Witch-Queen;<ref name="Conquer">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XI:_Conquerors|XI: Conquerors]]''</ref> and Aurash took the king morph and became Auryx, the King of the Hive.<ref name="Immortals"/> Over the following years, the siblings returned to their people and spread the Worms | The sisters accepted the pact.<ref name="Immortals">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#X:_Immortals|X: Immortals]]''</ref> Xi Ro took the knight morph and became Xivu Arath, the God of War;<ref name="Out Deep">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XII:_Out_of_the_Deep|XII: Out of the Deep]]''</ref> Sathona took the mother morph and became Savathûn, the Witch-Queen;<ref name="Conquer">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XI:_Conquerors|XI: Conquerors]]''</ref> and Aurash took the king morph and became Auryx, the King of the Hive.<ref name="Immortals"/> Over the following years, the siblings returned to their people and spread the Worms among them, creating the Hive and enabling them to liberate the Osmium Court from the Helium Drinkers, then drive Taox and the other species of Fundament to Kaharn Atoll, and finally to build spaceships and break free of Fundament.<ref name="Out Deep"/><ref name="Conquer"/> | ||
Since then they have waged war upon the rest of the universe | Since then they have waged war upon the rest of the universe, having exterminated other races such as the [[Ammonite]]s, the [[Ecumene]], the [[Dakaua]], the [[Harmony]], the [[Qugu]], and the [[Taishibethi]]. | ||
====Campaign of Destruction==== | ====Campaign of Destruction==== | ||
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[[File:Story-oryx.jpg|300px|thumb|Oryx, the Taken King]] | [[File:Story-oryx.jpg|300px|thumb|Oryx, the Taken King]] | ||
As the newborn Hive forced an ultimatum on the remaining Krill | As the newborn Hive forced an ultimatum on the remaining Krill to accept the worms or perish, Auryx turned his attention to Fundament's moons, and the [[Ammonite]]s there who had allied with the [[Traveler]] and gave asylum to Taox.<ref name="One">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XIV:_52_and_One|XIV: 52 and One]]''</ref> Initially he was willing to negotiate with the Ammonites, his sister Savathûn, under pressure from the Worms, killed Auryx as punishment.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XV:_Born_As_Prey|XV: Born As Prey]]''</ref> Rather than dying, Auryx's soul instead passed to the [[Ascendant Realm]], where his soul resided until he returned to the mortal realm.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XVII:_The_Weakness_Verse|XVII: The Weakness Verse]]''</ref> Rebuked, Auryx purged what sympathy and goodwill he had left, becoming a merciless tyrant. They overwhelmed the Ammonites, slew the Leviathan, and forced Taox and the Traveler to flee.<ref name="Crusaders"/> | ||
He and his sisters warred with and killed one another on a regular basis afterward, as part of their worship of the Sword-Logic and their attempt to become the sharpest blades in the universe, | He and his sisters warred with and killed one another on a regular basis afterward, as part of their worship of the Sword-Logic and their attempt to become the sharpest blades in the universe, heading to their throne worlds when defeated. Their war of revenge against Taox had transformed into a campaign of genocide, when they slew the Qugu and other interstellar civilizations to feed their worms. The lords of the Hive also established their throne worlds within the Ascendant realm, with Auryx naming his the High War.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XX:_Hive|XX: Hive]]''</ref><ref name=Incision>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXI:_an_incision|XXI: an incision]]''</ref><ref name="The High War">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXII:_The_High_War|XXII: The High War]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXIII:_fire_without_fuel|XXIII: fire without fuel]]''</ref> [[Savathûn]] was inspired by this, and named her own throne world the [[High Coven]]. | ||
During the [[Hive-Ecumene war|Hive's war]] with the [[Ecumene]], Auryx came to realize that the Worm Gods had deceived him and his sisters: their worms | During the [[Hive-Ecumene war|Hive's war]] with the [[Ecumene]], Auryx came to realize that the Worm Gods had deceived him and his sisters: their worms appetites were growing past their ability to feed them with death.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXIV:_THE_SCREAM|XXIV: THE SCREAM]]''</ref> Meeting with his sisters in his Ascendant realm, surrounded by their servants (some of which despised them for showing weakness) they despaired over their dilemma. When his sisters offered their power to help Auryx find a way to save them, Auryx killed them, then used that power to confront his patron god [[Akka, the Worm of Secrets]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXVI:_star_by_star_by_star|XXVI: star by star by star]]''</ref> He killed Akka so that he may steal its ability to call upon [[Darkness|the Deep]] and created the Tablets of Ruin, which gave him the power to [[Taken|Take]]. His transformation complete, Auryx was now Oryx, the Taken King.<ref name="King of Shapes">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXVIII:_King_of_Shapes|XXVIII: King of Shapes]]''</ref> During the subsequent war with the Ecumene, Oryx revived Xivu Arath in an act of war, and revived Savathûn in an act of cunning. He then decreed the tithe system: each Hive would kill their enemies, take some to feed their own worm and tithe the rest to their superior. Thralls would tithe to Acolytes, Acolytes would tithe to Knights or Wizards, the Knights and Wizards would tithe to the [[Ascendant Hive]], those who commanded legions of warriors and earned the right to enter the Hive gods' respective throne worlds. All of this violence would eventually reach Oryx, Savathûn, and Xivu Arath, allowing their worms to feed on violence while continuing to invoke their inner natures.<ref name="Carved in Ruin">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXIX:_Carved_in_Ruin|XXIX: Carved in Ruin]]''</ref> | ||
Fearing that he was becoming a nihilist, Oryx eventually decided to sire his own spawn. The | Fearing that he was becoming a nihilist, Oryx eventually decided to sire his own spawn. The results of this was [[Crota, Son of Oryx]], and the Deathsinger twins, [[Ir Anûk, Deathsinger|Ir Anûk]] and [[Ir Halak, Deathsinger|Ir Halak]]. One day, the Deathsingers were refining their [[Deathsong]]s and came up with the idea of the [[Oversoul]]. Intrigued, Oryx commanded Crota to watch his sisters, so that he might learn something. But while Oryx was off studying the Deep, Crota was deceived by Savathûn into using his [[Cleaver]] to cut a portal in the High War, allowing the [[Vex]] to enter.<ref name=Partition>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXXVIII:_The_partition_of_death|XXXVII: The partition of death]]''</ref> For one hundred years the children of Oryx waged war with the Vex, who quickly deduced that worshipping the Sword-Logic and the Deep was key to attaining power in the High War. However, while the Hive were able to overpower the Vex, they were unable to push them out, as they lost too much of their power when entering the Vex conflux. The situation become so severe that the Worm God [[Eir]] itself demanded that Oryx return and end the war.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXXIX:_open_your_eye_:_go_into_it|XXXIX: open your eye : go into it]]''</ref> Quickly returning to the High War, Oryx used his powers to take the Vex and cleanse his throne world. Angered at his son's imperfection, Oryx threw Crota into the Vex gate network, decreeing that he return "''victorious or die forgotten''". At first, Crota resented his father for his seeming abandonment, but after time came to understand his father and built temples to Oryx and the Deep, eventually becoming a vital link in Oryx's tithe of death and achieving godhood himself.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XL:_An_Emperor_For_All_Outcomes|XL: An Emperor For All Outcomes]]''</ref> However, Oryx recognized that the threat of the Vex invading his throne world could not happen again, so he moved the High War into a mighty [[Dreadnaught]] scrimshawed from the remains of Akka.<ref name="Dreadnaught">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XLI:_Dreadnaught|XLI: Dreadnaught]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Hive-Harmony war|Hive's campaign]] against the [[Harmony]] and the Vex, [[Quria, Blade Transform]] presented Oryx with a simulation of his former self, Aurash. Oryx looked upon the simulation with amusement, while Aurash looked upon Oryx in horror, demanding to know what he had done to her sisters and her people.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XLII:_.3C.3E.7C.3C.3E.7C.3C.3E|XLII: XLII: <>|<>|<>]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XLIII:_End_of_Failed_Timeline|XLIII: End of Failed Timeline]]''</ref> In the end, Oryx Took | During the [[Hive-Harmony war|Hive's campaign]] against the [[Harmony]] and the Vex, [[Quria, Blade Transform]] presented Oryx with a simulation of his former self, Aurash. Oryx looked upon the simulation with amusement, while Aurash looked upon Oryx in horror, demanding to know what he had done to her sisters and her people.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XLII:_.3C.3E.7C.3C.3E.7C.3C.3E|XLII: XLII: <>|<>|<>]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XLIII:_End_of_Failed_Timeline|XLIII: End of Failed Timeline]]''</ref> In the end, Oryx Took Quira, and presented the Vex to Savathûn as a gift. When she asked him what proof they had that what they were doing was right, Oryx simply replied that the Hive's existence was proof enough in their convictions to live eternal by the Sword-Logic.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XLIV:_strict_proof_eternal|XLIV: strict proof eternal]]''</ref> Following the war with the Harmony, Savathûn decided that her fleets would enter the black hole that the Harmony lived around, claiming that they would become stronger for it, while Xivu Arath took her fleets away from Oryx's as she felt he constrained her too much.<ref>Bungie (2015/9/15), [[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XLVI:_The_Gift_Mast|XLVI: The Gift Mast]]</ref> Oryx continued his crusade alone,<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XLVII:_Apocalypse_Refrains|XLVII: Apocalypse Refrains]]''</ref> and ruminated on the future.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XLIX:_Forever_And_A_Blade|XLIX: Forever And A Blade]]''</ref> | ||
===The Wrath of Crota=== | ===The Wrath of Crota=== | ||
{{Quote|We went to the Moon seeking vengeance, but it found us first. Crota, the Son of Oryx. We'd never faced anything like him. In the end, only I was left. Crota and his armies destroyed our Moon. If we don't stop them, I fear Earth will suffer the same fate.|[[Eris Morn]].}} | {{Quote|We went to the Moon seeking vengeance, but it found us first. Crota, the Son of Oryx. We'd never faced anything like him. In the end, only I was left. Crota and his armies destroyed our Moon. If we don't stop them, I fear Earth will suffer the same fate.|[[Eris Morn]].}} | ||
[[File:Crota.png|300px|thumb|Crota, God-Knight and Hope-Eater]] | [[File:Crota.png|300px|thumb|Crota, God-Knight and Hope-Eater]] | ||
Having conquered many worlds in pursuit of the [[Traveler]], Crota's spawn had arrived at the [[Sol system]] long before the [[Golden Age]] and his armies, lead by [[Sardon, Fist of Crota]],<ref name=Fist">'''Bungie (2016/4/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Dark Below]], [[Fist of Crota]]''</ref> encroached upon [[Luna]] and embedded themselves deep in the crust of the Moon, where they constructed their brooding grounds close to an inactive [[Pyramid (Luna)|Pyramid]] found buried beneath the surface. Their presence was first discovered by [[humanity]] sometime during the [[Collapse]], where they had slaughtered the human inhabitants of the [[First Light Lunar Installation]] and the [[K1]] [[The Anomaly|Project site]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Lore: [[Lore:Revelation#Downfall|Downfall]]''</ref> <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], Blizzard Activision, Grimoire: [[Grimoire:Places/Moon#Ghost_Fragment:_The_Ocean_of_Storms_2|Ghost Fragment: The Ocean of Storms 2]]''</ref> Eventually they completely geoengineered the entire interior of the planetoid from the bottom up into an impregnable fortress called the [[Hellmouth]];<ref name= "Hellmouth">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], Blizzard Activision, Grimoire: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Ghost Fragment: Hive|Ghost Fragment: Hive]]''</ref> laying dormant and silently building their strength for centuries until the threat of their existence faded to myth.<ref name="Moon">'''Bungie (2016/4/15)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Rezyl Azzir - Before These Walls|Rezyl Azzir - Before These Walls]]''</ref> | |||
During the early [[City Age]], [[Rezyl Azzir]] became the first [[Guardian]] to reach the Moon in centuries. Pursuing ancient mysteries regarding the existence of the Hive, Rezyl made first contact with [[Xyor, the Unwed|Xyor, the Blessed]] and her betrothed [[Knight]].<ref name="Xyor">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_%26_Mysteries#Legends_and_Mysteries:_Rezyl_Azzir|Legends and Mysteries: Rezyl Azzir]]''</ref> Faced off with Xyor's consort and the witch's magic, Rezyl emerged victorious against the Knight and escaped to warn the [[Last City|City]] of the imposing threat.<ref name="Fall">'''Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_%26_Mysteries#Legend:_Rezyl_Azzir_-_The_Triumphant_Fall|Legend: Rezyl Azzir - The Triumphant Fall]]''</ref> However, the magic that affected Rezyl during the battle with Xyor and her Knight would slowly corrupt him into the hated killer, [[Dredgen Yor]] and create the first [[Weapons of Sorrow|Weapon of Sorrow]]: the infamous [[Thorn]]. | |||
As revenge for the slain, the [[Warlock]] [[Eriana-3]] led five other Guardians | As the Hive launched their [[Seeder Ship]]s across [[Earth]], a fireteam encountered the Hive at the [[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible_Arenas#The_Rusted_Lands|Rusted Lands]] in the Eastern Flooded Zone; only one surviving [[Hunter]] returned to warn the City of the first Hive invasion of Earth. Against overwhelming odds, the Guardians barely succeeded in repelling their offense at the [[Battle of Burning Lake]]. Not realizing the true threat the Hive posed, they planned a counterattack on the moon. Lord [[Shaxx]], a veteran of Burning Lake, opposed this, and eventually busted in on a [[Consensus]] meeting, calling the idea of a counterattack 'madness' and said that the Guardians needed to learn about the Hive's swords and find a way to defend against them.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Inventory/Heavy_Weapons#Raze-Lighter|Raze-Lighter]]''</ref> The Consensus ignored Shaxx's warnings, and the failed attack was later called the [[Great Disaster]]. The Sword-Logic proved to be too much for the Guardians, as countless heroes fell before Crota's [[Blades of Crota|Blades]], rendering the entire battle a slaughter. In particular, the legendary [[Titan (class)|Titan]] [[Wei Ning]], was slain personally by the God-Knight himself who cracked the Moon with his sword, forcing the Guardians a full retreat from the battle. The Vanguard and Consensus then declared the Moon off-limits, where only the most elite Guardians are allowed to venture to. | ||
Out of revenge for the slain, the [[Warlock]] [[Eriana-3]] led five other Guardians in an attempt to kill Crota only for the team to have their Light suppressed in the depths of the Hellmouth, leaving the Hive to pick off the fireteam one by one.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities#Crota's_End|Crota's End]]''</ref><ref name="Crota">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Crota,_Son_of_Oryx|Crota, Son of Oryx]]''</ref> Only one of the Guardians, [[Eris Morn]], survived trapped in the Hellmouth for years, only having recently escaped but as a light-less Guardian forever changed, scarred and seeking vengeance upon Crota and the Hive. | |||
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Despite these occurrences, the Hive's Witch-Queen, Savathûn, continues to operate in the shadows but assumed near-complete control over the Taken thanks to her possible usage of the Taken Vex Mind, [[Quria, Blade Transform]]. With the Taken under her direction, she has plans for the Awoken [[Dreaming City]] which was sealed shortly before the [[Taken War]]. Within the City, the [[Ahamkara]], [[Riven|Riven of a Thousand Voices]], was also Taken and becomes one of Savathûn's most useful allies. Though Riven orchestrated the Scorn's rampage across the Reef, including the murder of Cayde-6, her plan was to open the gateway to the Dreaming City with Uldren Sov as her puppet. Appearing as his sister, Mara Sov, Riven slowly corrupted the Awoken prince's mind, bending him to her will until he would gather what was needed to open the Gateway to the City; a combination of Light and Darkness. | Despite these occurrences, the Hive's Witch-Queen, Savathûn, continues to operate in the shadows but assumed near-complete control over the Taken thanks to her possible usage of the Taken Vex Mind, [[Quria, Blade Transform]]. With the Taken under her direction, she has plans for the Awoken [[Dreaming City]] which was sealed shortly before the [[Taken War]]. Within the City, the [[Ahamkara]], [[Riven|Riven of a Thousand Voices]], was also Taken and becomes one of Savathûn's most useful allies. Though Riven orchestrated the Scorn's rampage across the Reef, including the murder of Cayde-6, her plan was to open the gateway to the Dreaming City with Uldren Sov as her puppet. Appearing as his sister, Mara Sov, Riven slowly corrupted the Awoken prince's mind, bending him to her will until he would gather what was needed to open the Gateway to the City; a combination of Light and Darkness. | ||
The rogue prince managed to open the way but instead of his sister appearing as he believed it was her in directing his actions, only a grotesque Taken creature of Riven's, the [[Voice of Riven]], appeared in her place. However, once again due to the Guardian's actions, the Taken Chimera was slain and the Hunter Vanguard avenged, but Riven remained a threat to the Reef and the whole Solar System. Nonetheless, finally gaining the Vanguard's support, aided by their Awoken allies and freeing the [[Techeuns]] from Taken corruption, the Guardians managed to kill the corrupted Riven and purge her heart of Taken essence.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Nothing Left | The rogue prince managed to open the way but instead of his sister appearing as he believed it was her in directing his actions, only a grotesque Taken creature of Riven's, the [[Voice of Riven]], appeared in her place. However, once again due to the Guardian's actions, the Taken Chimera was slain and the Hunter Vanguard avenged, but Riven remained a threat to the Reef and the whole Solar System. Nonetheless, finally gaining the Vanguard's support, aided by their Awoken allies and freeing the [[Techeuns]] from Taken corruption, the Guardians managed to kill the corrupted Riven and purge her heart of Taken essence.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Nothing Left To Say]]''</ref><ref name = "Last Wish">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Last Wish]]''</ref> | ||
Unfortunately for the Guardians and the Awoken, Riven's death was planned and it would grant Savathûn a tremendous advantage. In the last moments before her death and her heart being purified of Taken corruption by the Techeuns, Riven granted one last wish: to curse the Dreaming City in between the [[Ascendant Realm|Ascendant Plane]] and physical reality, with Taken Blights engulfing parts of the city in a manner of weeks.<ref name = "Last Wish/> | Unfortunately for the Guardians and the Awoken, Riven's death was planned and it would grant Savathûn a tremendous advantage. In the last moments before her death and her heart being purified of Taken corruption by the Techeuns, Riven granted one last wish: to curse the Dreaming City in between the [[Ascendant Realm|Ascendant Plane]] and physical reality, with Taken Blights engulfing parts of the city in a manner of weeks.<ref name = "Last Wish/> | ||
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More than a year come full circle after the [[Pyramids]]' first communications with the [[Guardian]]s of the [[Last City]], the Hive across the system would find themselves fractured and broken apart by infighting and internal power struggles. Savathûn's ploy with the exiled Nokris to interfere with the Pyramid's communications would not go unanswered, as the Witch Queen found herself banished, excommunicated, and set to burn by the Black Fleet as punishment. The arrival of the Pyramids had also forced the Witch Queen into hiding as the same broods who once served her (and her brother prior) defected and attempted to strike out on their own. | More than a year come full circle after the [[Pyramids]]' first communications with the [[Guardian]]s of the [[Last City]], the Hive across the system would find themselves fractured and broken apart by infighting and internal power struggles. Savathûn's ploy with the exiled Nokris to interfere with the Pyramid's communications would not go unanswered, as the Witch Queen found herself banished, excommunicated, and set to burn by the Black Fleet as punishment. The arrival of the Pyramids had also forced the Witch Queen into hiding as the same broods who once served her (and her brother prior) defected and attempted to strike out on their own. | ||
Meanwhile, Guardians of new and old Light alike would investigate the appearance of the Hive wizard [[Navôta, Eir Spawn]], who had marshaled the malcontent brood in the [[Cosmodrome]] to her sway. After killing Guardians | Meanwhile, Guardians of new and old Light alike would investigate the appearance of the Hive wizard [[Navôta, Eir Spawn]], who had marshaled the malcontent brood in the [[Cosmodrome]] to her sway. After killing Guardians Cas and Maeve, Navôta would attempt to finish their remaining member [[Shaw Han]] only to be driven off by a newly-Risen Guardian. With her position threatened by brood [[Ak-Baral, Rival of Navôta|rival]]s suspicious of her weakness, the disgraced Navôta was forced to make a final confrontation with the Guardians at the [[Terrestrial Complex|Terrestrial]] and [[Jovian Complex]]es. Despite attempting to rally the brood in a trap, she was defeated and the Hive in the Cosmodrome were left scattered and deprived of leadership. | ||
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Ikora continues to have deep reservations about the plan and how it affects Eris, especially after learning of her newly forged bond with Ahsa. From her and Sloane, Ikora and the Guardian learn that Ahsa helps contain the energy of the tithes they collect for Eris but if the ritual goes on for too long then Eris will remain trapped as a Hive while Ahsa will become twisted into something horrible. With this knowledge, Ikora consults with Eris once more, who while remaining resolute, is troubled that her covenant with Ahsa has led her to suffer pain and Eris gains power from it. Nonetheless, Eris refuses to let the ritual change her into something she is not. Further, Eris states to Ikora that, however regrettable, when she first invoked the Worm Gods in her ritual, Ahsa was the one who answered. As such, Eris states that the risk of the ritual is theirs to make. | Ikora continues to have deep reservations about the plan and how it affects Eris, especially after learning of her newly forged bond with Ahsa. From her and Sloane, Ikora and the Guardian learn that Ahsa helps contain the energy of the tithes they collect for Eris but if the ritual goes on for too long then Eris will remain trapped as a Hive while Ahsa will become twisted into something horrible. With this knowledge, Ikora consults with Eris once more, who while remaining resolute, is troubled that her covenant with Ahsa has led her to suffer pain and Eris gains power from it. Nonetheless, Eris refuses to let the ritual change her into something she is not. Further, Eris states to Ikora that, however regrettable, when she first invoked the Worm Gods in her ritual, Ahsa was the one who answered. As such, Eris states that the risk of the ritual is theirs to make. | ||
In time, Ikora's reports regarding Eris's transformation and covenant with Ahsa don't sit well with those in the Tower, herself included. Nonetheless, despite the doubts, Ikora still has faith in Eris as despite what happened to Eris in Elsie's timeline, who succumbed to despair and became corrupted by Darkness, Eris now remains resolute and has friends who support her. Within the Throne World, Eris discovered a hidden location above Savathûn's oubliette, where the [[ | In time, Ikora's reports regarding Eris's transformation and covenant with Ahsa don't sit well with those in the Tower, herself included. Nonetheless, despite the doubts, Ikora still has faith in Eris as despite what happened to Eris in Elsie's timeline, who succumbed to despair and became corrupted by Darkness, Eris now remains resolute and has friends who support her. Within the Throne World, Eris discovered a hidden location above Savathûn's oubliette, where the [[Imbaru Engine]] is housed, the method where Savathûn attempted to reinterpret her brother's logic. Much to Immaru's protests, the Guardians enter and partake in the Imbaru Engine, yet despite the confusion the engine attempted to inflict, the Guardians managed to clear the trials. This leads Eris to hope that more of the Witch Queen's secrets will be open to them. | ||
After handling more of Ikora's unease with the plan and conquering another trial of the Witch Queen's Imbaru Engine, the Guardian answers Eris Morn's summons, taking her Hive form once more. Proclaiming that this will be their final tithe, Eris Morn states that she has Ikora prepare something from the Vanguard vaults for transmat when the time is right, for when she will remind Savathûn and Xivu Arath were once "born as prey". Returning to the oubliette, Immaru voices his fears that Xivu Arath began to summon the Leviathan-Eater, proclaiming his intent to flee but Eris Morn forces the Hive Ghost to stay as the Guardian opens the way to the Altar of the Sword, where they challenge Xivu Arath's champion. Despite the Leviathan-Eater's power and streams of Hive support, the Guardian manages to hold their own against him, forcing Xivu Arath to prepare a bombardment of the area. Using her Hive Magic, Eris was able to create a barrier strong enough to withstand the bombardment, forcing the Leviathan-Eater to charge, breaching the barrier. In one last clash, the Guardian manages to slay the Leviathan-Eater, empowering Eris and preparing her for the last part of her plan. At the Altar's center, Eris has Ikora transmat the item she requested, Savathûn's body for Immaru to resurrect. Immaru protests, citing that Xivu Arath is still a threat but Eris Morn orders him to proceed as he will not get another chance. Agreeing, Immaru raises Savathûn back from death with the Witch Queen commenting on Eris's Hive form, claiming that she had "come out of her shell" but the Hive God of Vengeance merely replied that she would be the Witch Queen's ruin, slicing her throat, surprising all present. In that act, Eris gained power from Savathûn's death, gaining all the power she had accumulated since the last time she had died before being separated from her worm, which was over a millennia ago. Combining that with the tithes the Guardians had gathered, Eris had now become the most powerful Hive God, surpassing even Xivu Arath. Using her power, Eris Morn cast a spell that banished the Hive God of War from her own Throne World, rendering her mortal and unable to draw strength from tithes before fainting. | After handling more of Ikora's unease with the plan and conquering another trial of the Witch Queen's Imbaru Engine, the Guardian answers Eris Morn's summons, taking her Hive form once more. Proclaiming that this will be their final tithe, Eris Morn states that she has Ikora prepare something from the Vanguard vaults for transmat when the time is right, for when she will remind Savathûn and Xivu Arath were once "born as prey". Returning to the oubliette, Immaru voices his fears that Xivu Arath began to summon the Leviathan-Eater, proclaiming his intent to flee but Eris Morn forces the Hive Ghost to stay as the Guardian opens the way to the Altar of the Sword, where they challenge Xivu Arath's champion. Despite the Leviathan-Eater's power and streams of Hive support, the Guardian manages to hold their own against him, forcing Xivu Arath to prepare a bombardment of the area. Using her Hive Magic, Eris was able to create a barrier strong enough to withstand the bombardment, forcing the Leviathan-Eater to charge, breaching the barrier. In one last clash, the Guardian manages to slay the Leviathan-Eater, empowering Eris and preparing her for the last part of her plan. At the Altar's center, Eris has Ikora transmat the item she requested, Savathûn's body for Immaru to resurrect. Immaru protests, citing that Xivu Arath is still a threat but Eris Morn orders him to proceed as he will not get another chance. Agreeing, Immaru raises Savathûn back from death with the Witch Queen commenting on Eris's Hive form, claiming that she had "come out of her shell" but the Hive God of Vengeance merely replied that she would be the Witch Queen's ruin, slicing her throat, surprising all present. In that act, Eris gained power from Savathûn's death, gaining all the power she had accumulated since the last time she had died before being separated from her worm, which was over a millennia ago. Combining that with the tithes the Guardians had gathered, Eris had now become the most powerful Hive God, surpassing even Xivu Arath. Using her power, Eris Morn cast a spell that banished the Hive God of War from her own Throne World, rendering her mortal and unable to draw strength from tithes before fainting. | ||
Not long after completing her plan, Eris Morn, back in human form, informs the Guardians following the ritual. Savathûn had kept her end of the bargain by informing Ikora of the secret the Vanguard needs to pass through the portal upon the Traveler. Further, as part of a peace offering, the Witch Queen was allowed to return to her Throne World but the Vanguard would not only be allowed to have the Guardians continue to venture into her domain but also take custody of Immaru, thereby allowing the Guardians to destroy her connection to the Light should they believe Savathûn is endangering humanity. Ikora and Eris agreed to the terms, citing that while keeping both Hive Gods alive would be a risk, the Warlock Vanguard believed that the Witness must be their priority. In addition, Ikora believes that at least with Savathûn, they have her connection to the Light in their hands and with Xivu Arath, she is now rendered vulnerable after being banished from her Throne World, thereby making her more open to being confronted. Further, the Guardians continue to partake in the Altars of Summoning with Ikora's permission, as doing so prevents Savathûn from acquiring tithes which would further her experiments, though the Witch Queen would continue to comment and taunt them on their efforts. | Not long after completing her plan, Eris Morn, back in human form, informs the Guardians following the ritual. Savathûn had kept her end of the bargain by informing Ikora of the secret the Vanguard needs to pass through the portal upon the Traveler. Further, as part of a peace offering, the Witch Queen was allowed to return to her Throne World but the Vanguard would not only be allowed to have the Guardians continue to venture into her domain but also take custody of Immaru, thereby allowing the Guardians to destroy her connection to the Light should they believe Savathûn is endangering humanity. Ikora and Eris agreed to the terms, citing that while keeping both Hive Gods alive would be a risk, the Warlock Vanguard believed that the Witness must be their priority. In addition, Ikora believes that at least with Savathûn, they have her connection to the Light in their hands and with Xivu Arath, she is now rendered vulnerable after being banished from her Throne World, thereby making her more open to being confronted. Further, the Guardians continue to partake in the Altars of Summoning with Ikora's permission, as doing so prevents Savathûn from acquiring tithes which would further her experiments, though the Witch Queen would continue to comment and taunt them on their efforts. | ||
==Sociology== | ==Sociology== | ||
===Biology=== | ===Biology=== | ||
[[File:Alakhul.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Alak-Hul, the Darkblade]]]] | [[File:Alakhul.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Alak-Hul, the Darkblade]]]] | ||
The Hive are a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eusociality eusocial] species, similar to Earth colonial insects. Several castes or "morphs" of Hive exist, each representing different stages of growth. | The Hive are a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eusociality eusocial]species, similar to Earth colonial insects. Several castes or "morphs" of Hive exist, each representing different stages of growth. | ||
Female Krill | Female Krill consumed a substance called "mother jelly", similar to Earth bees, in order to reproduce, between the age of four and five Fundament years.<ref name="Predators"/><ref name="Sisters"/> Additionally, female Krill who consumed mother jelly were capable of flight. Hive Wizards are the only fertile females, and are capable of either self-fertilization or being with a mate.<ref name="Hive">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XX:_Hive|XX: Hive]]''</ref> | ||
Hive originate as eggs or cocoons<ref name="Heart"/>. Upon hatching, newborn Hive | Hive originate as eggs or cocoons<ref name="Heart"/> laid by a special caste of Wizard known as a Brood Queen. Upon hatching, newborn Hive swallows a Worm larva whole, becoming symbiotic with the Worm inside them.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''' m ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Ghost_Fragment:_Hive_2|Ghost Fragment: Hive 2]]''</ref> These newborn Hive grow into Thrall, and Thrall that survive into maturity become Acolytes. Acolytes who have proven themselves can become Knights, who in turn may become Princes leading their own broods.<ref name="Hive"/> | ||
Hive are capable of [[wikipedia:sequential hermaphroditism|sequential hermaphroditism]]; Oryx, born the female Aurash, became the male Auryx after assuming the unique "king morph",<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XV:_Born_As_Prey|XV: Born As Prey]]''</ref> while Knights are capable of either sex as evidenced by Xivu Arath remaining female despite being a Knight.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XII:_Out_of_the_Deep|XII: Out of the Deep]]''</ref> Ogres, meanwhile, appear to be not a stage of growth in the Hive life cycle, but a mutation brought upon Thrall by Wizard rituals.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Orge|Orge]]''</ref> | Hive are capable of [[wikipedia:sequential hermaphroditism|sequential hermaphroditism]]; Oryx, born the female Aurash, became the male Auryx after assuming the unique "king morph",<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XV:_Born_As_Prey|XV: Born As Prey]]''</ref> while Knights are capable of either sex as evidenced by Xivu Arath remaining female despite being a Knight.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XII:_Out_of_the_Deep|XII: Out of the Deep]]''</ref> Ogres, meanwhile, appear to be not a stage of growth in the Hive life cycle, but a mutation brought upon Thrall by Wizard rituals.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Orge|Orge]]''</ref> | ||
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The Hive may also differ in appearance and form according to the individuals that spawned them; the Hive Sect belonging to [[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen]] appear different from the broods of both [[Oryx, the Taken King]], and [[Crota, Son of Oryx]], sporting a more muscular, bulkier and organic appearance. | The Hive may also differ in appearance and form according to the individuals that spawned them; the Hive Sect belonging to [[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen]] appear different from the broods of both [[Oryx, the Taken King]], and [[Crota, Son of Oryx]], sporting a more muscular, bulkier and organic appearance. | ||
The Hive are known to constantly adapt and evolve, generating new mutations as effortless as breathing, which is considered of great interest to the Vex.<ref>[https://commons.ishtar-collective.net/t/adventure-bug-in-the-system/1618 Bug in the System]</ref> They also described to be rather like their own living-component-containing [[Hive Warship|Warships]]; a terrifying amalgam of predator genetics, arcane bio-energetics, and what is considered as Darkness incarnate | The Hive are known to constantly adapt and evolve, generating new mutations as effortless as breathing, which is considered of great interest to the Vex.<ref>[https://commons.ishtar-collective.net/t/adventure-bug-in-the-system/1618 Bug in the System]</ref> They also described to be rather like their own living-component-containing [[Hive Warship|Warships]]; a terrifying amalgam of predator genetics, arcane bio-energetics, and what is considered as Darkness incarnate<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible_Arenas#The_Dungeons|The Dungeons]]''</ref> | ||
Hive fangs grow in rows, with grooves on their roots, and are continually shed, much like those of Earth sharks; when one fang is lost, another moves forward to replace it.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], Grimoire: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/dark-heirlooms Dark Heirlooms] | Hive fangs grow in rows, with grooves on their roots, and are continually shed, much like those of Earth sharks; when one fang is lost, another moves forward to replace it.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], Grimoire: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/dark-heirlooms Dark Heirlooms]</ref> | ||
===Culture=== | ===Culture=== | ||
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===Death and resurrection=== | ===Death and resurrection=== | ||
{{Quote|Death is only and forever an ending. All else is sacrilege.|Kuldax | {{Quote|Death is only and forever an ending. All else is sacrilege.|Kuldax}} | ||
[[Resurrection]], in general, is seen as heretical by the Hive who follow the Sword Logic. To the Hive, death is the principle of the Sword Logic to attaining apotheosis; to take and grow stronger after defeating an opponent. If the slain were resurrected, it would be contradicting the logic it violated. As such, Nokris, who learned the secrets of necromancy from Xol, was branded a heretic, exiled from his kind and condemned to obscurity as his father removed nearly all traces of his name.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/8/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Wormgod Caress]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/8/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Verity's Brow]]''</ref> | [[Resurrection]], in general, is seen as heretical by the Hive who follow the Sword Logic. To the Hive, death is the principle of the Sword Logic to attaining apotheosis; to take and grow stronger after defeating an opponent. If the slain were resurrected, it would be contradicting the logic it violated. As such, Nokris, who learned the secrets of necromancy from Xol, was branded a heretic, exiled from his kind and condemned to obscurity as his father removed nearly all traces of his name.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/8/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Wormgod Caress]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/8/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Verity's Brow]]''</ref> | ||
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===Pantheon=== | ===Pantheon=== | ||
{{Quote|I am Yul, the Honest Worm. [...] Behold Eir, and Xol, and Ur and Akka. The Virtuous Worms. Look upon us, and know that We are go[o]d.|Yul, the Honest Worm}} | {{Quote|I am Yul, the Honest Worm. [...] Behold Eir, and Xol, and Ur and Akka. The Virtuous Worms. Look upon us, and know that We are go[o]d.|Yul, the Honest Worm}} | ||
Gods like Oryx and Crota are capable of being killed in physical reality without truly dying; even under certain circumstances, Ascendant Hive gods can be reborn even if killed in the Ascendant Plane. So long as their souls are preserved, they can reemerge in corporeal form at a later time. If they are killed in their respective throne world, however, their death will be permanent.<ref name="Carved in Ruin"/> According to [[the Spider]], two other methods of permanently killing Hive gods exist | Gods like Oryx and Crota are capable of being killed in physical reality without truly dying; even under certain circumstances, Ascendant Hive gods can be reborn even if killed in the Ascendant Plane. So long as their souls are preserved, they can reemerge in corporeal form at a later time. If they are killed in their respective throne world, however, their death will be permanent.<ref name="Carved in Ruin"/> According to [[the Spider]], two other methods of permanently killing Hive gods exist. | ||
In descending order of importance, the Gods of the Hive are: | |||
''' | '''[[The Witness]]''',<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, "At the beginning, they stood in thrall of the Formless One, and they offered themselves to its depth.", [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/grasp-of-eir Grasp of Eir]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, "They had a choice. They chose the hunger. They chose the Formless One. They chose the Worm Gods.", [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/worm-gods-boon "Worm Gods' Boon"]''</ref> the entity controlling the Hive Gods through [[Rhulk, Disciple of the Witness|Rhulk]] | ||
*'''[[Worms|The Worm Gods]]''', those who gave the Hive their immortality in exchange for a tithe of Light | |||
:*'''[[Akka, the Worm of Secrets]]''' | :*'''[[Akka, the Worm of Secrets]]''' | ||
::*'''[[Oryx, the Taken King]]''', God-King of the Hive | |||
::**'''[[Crota, Son of Oryx]]''', crown prince to the Osmium Throne; son of Oryx | |||
::*'''[[Xivu Arath, God of War]]''' | |||
:*'''[[Eir, the Keeper of Order]]''' | |||
:*'''[[Ur, the Ever-Hunger]]''' | |||
::*'''[[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen]]''' | |||
::**'''[[Dûl Incaru, the Eternal Return]]''', Ascendant Witch to the High Coven; daughter of Savathûn | |||
:*'''[[Yul, the Honest Worm]]''' | :*'''[[Yul, the Honest Worm]]''' | ||
:*'''[[Xol, Will of the Thousands]]''' | :*'''[[Xol, Will of the Thousands]]''' | ||
: | ::*'''[[Nokris, Supplicant to Savathûn]]''', former High Priest of Xol; estranged son of Oryx | ||
: | :*'''[[Xita, the Nurturing Worm]]''' | ||
*'''[[ | |||
==Command structure== | ==Command structure== | ||
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*[[Ogre]]—mutated Thrall turned into mobile siege engines of the Hive; have devastating ranged and melee attacks. | *[[Ogre]]—mutated Thrall turned into mobile siege engines of the Hive; have devastating ranged and melee attacks. | ||
== | ==Sects and broods== | ||
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| <center>[[File:WQLucent4.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Lucent Brood]]''' || The servants of [[Savathûn]] and gifted with the [[Light]]. Primarily found in the [[Court of Savathûn]]. | | <center>[[File:WQLucent4.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Lucent Brood]]''' || The servants of [[Savathûn]] and gifted with the [[Light]]. Primarily found in the [[Court of Savathûn]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| <center>[[File:Hive1.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Savathûn's Brood]]''' || The servants of [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] and [[Dûl Incaru, the Eternal Return]] and one of the major Hive broods. | | <center>[[File:Hive1.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Savathûn's Brood]]''' || The servants of [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] and [[Dûl Incaru, the Eternal Return]] and one of the major Hive broods. They either joined the ranks of the Lucent Brood or of Xivu Arath's Horde following Savathun's betrayal of the Witness. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| <center>[[File:HiddenSwarm.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Hidden Swarm]]''' || Formerly the vanguard for Crota's invasion of Earth, now the | | <center>[[File:HiddenSwarm.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Hidden Swarm]]''' || Formerly the vanguard for Crota's invasion of Earth, now the sect de facto in control of the Moon and allied with Xivu Arath's Horde. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| <center>[[File:Ecthar.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Blood of Oryx]]''' || The servants of [[Oryx, the Taken King]], and one of the major Hive broods. They were once encountered on the [[Dreadnaught]]. | | <center>[[File:Ecthar.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Blood of Oryx]]''' || The servants of [[Oryx, the Taken King]], and one of the major Hive broods. They were once encountered on the [[Dreadnaught]]. | ||
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| <center>[[File:Grasp of Nokris.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Grasp of Nokris]]''' || The servants of [[Nokris]] and the Worm God [[Xol]]. They were once encountered on [[Mars]] before they joined the ranks of the Lucent Brood. | | <center>[[File:Grasp of Nokris.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Grasp of Nokris]]''' || The servants of [[Nokris]] and the Worm God [[Xol]]. They were once encountered on [[Mars]] before they joined the ranks of the Lucent Brood. | ||
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| <center>[[File:Hiraks1.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Hiraks,_the_Mindbender#Mindbent_Gallery|The Mindbent]]''' || A small sect | | <center>[[File:Hiraks1.jpg|200px]]</center> || '''[[Hiraks,_the_Mindbender#Mindbent_Gallery|The Mindbent]]''' || A small sect spawned under [[In Anânh, Brood Queen|In Anânh]] and mind controlled by the [[Scorn|Scorned Baron]] [[Hiraks, the Mindbender]]. They were once encountered on the [[Tangled Shore]]. | ||
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**'''[[Alak-Hul, the Darkblade]]''' – <small>Foster Son</small> | **'''[[Alak-Hul, the Darkblade]]''' – <small>Foster Son</small> | ||
*'''[[Xivu Arath, God of War]]''' – <small>Hive God of War</small> | *'''[[Xivu Arath, God of War]]''' – <small>Hive God of War</small> | ||
**'''[[Scoroboth, Son of Xivu Arath]]''' – <small>Undying Emissary and Son of Xivu Arath</small> | **'''[[Scoroboth, Son of Xivu Arath]]''' – <small>Undying Emissary and Son of Xivu Arath</small> | ||
*'''[[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen]]''' – <small>Hive God of Cunning</small> | *'''[[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen]]''' – <small>Hive God of Cunning</small> | ||
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*[[Thûl, the Monstrous]] | *[[Thûl, the Monstrous]] | ||
*[[Thaltos, the Deathless]] | *[[Thaltos, the Deathless]] | ||
*[[Thanatologist Ir' | *[[Thanatologist Ir'Handi]] | ||
*[[Thanatologist Merga]] | *[[Thanatologist Merga]] | ||
*[[Ukdor, the Flayed]] | *[[Ukdor, the Flayed]] | ||
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*[[Hasaak, Venom of Xivu Arath]] | *[[Hasaak, Venom of Xivu Arath]] | ||
*[[Ir Yun, Cult of Megor]] | *[[Ir Yun, Cult of Megor]] | ||
*[[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]] | |||
*[[Megor, Spawn of Xivu]] | *[[Megor, Spawn of Xivu]] | ||
*[[Ruithe, Sworn to Xivu Arath]] | *[[Ruithe, Sworn to Xivu Arath]] | ||
*[[Soulfire Hierarch]] | *[[Soulfire Hierarch]] | ||
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*[[Hiraks's Familiar]] | *[[Hiraks's Familiar]] | ||
*[[Ir Abassin, Broodlost]] | *[[Ir Abassin, Broodlost]] | ||
*[[Korgath]] | *[[Korgath]] | ||
*[[Osmium Traitor]] | *[[Osmium Traitor]] | ||
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*[[Luzaku]] | *[[Luzaku]] | ||
*[[Malkanth, the Deceiver]] | *[[Malkanth, the Deceiver]] | ||
*[[Moluk, Wormwaker]] | |||
*[[Nabenki]] | *[[Nabenki]] | ||
*[[Nycor, Reborn]] | |||
*[[Rakthrin, War-Council]] | *[[Rakthrin, War-Council]] | ||
*[[Sok'tol, Fifth of the Light]] | *[[Sok'tol, Fifth of the Light]] | ||
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Hive tend to use physical chains with Runes in order to lock doors, and recently energy barriers powered by Soulfire crystals. Hive Runes have various meanings that the Hive can use to tap into different dimensions either as a doorway to another location or as a source of power. These dimensions hold no distinction between a word and its meaning, and in cases where the Hive erode the barrier between these dimensions and our own, the Hive rune for "death" can bring literal death to others.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-festering-halls-titan-3| Ghost Scan: Festering Halls, Titan]</ref> Chains with these Runes cannot be broken physically. Runes can be "hacked" and cause the chains to disintegrate, though it is considered incredibly difficult to do so; a triptych of Runes is said to be "uncrackable". Ghosts are able to hack Hive Runes, but it takes them time.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/the-summoning-pits| The Summoning Pits - Ghost dialogue]</ref> Some Rune-locked doors, however, can only be broken using a Hive item known as a [[Tomb Husk]]. Hive crystals are structures powered by, or made of, Soulfire, an energy implied to be emitted by souls themselves. Hive crystals are used as power sources either for rituals or, more commonly, for maintaining barriers, whether to guard entrances or to shield a particular Hive from attack. Although the exact mechanism behind the barriers and crystals is unknown, a cutoff comment by [[Clovis Bray I]] has him believe that the barriers are some form of emitted [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_effect| Casimir field], though Ana mutes his communications link before he can bloviate further.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/06)''', ''Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph - Mission - Operation: Diocles''</ref> | Hive tend to use physical chains with Runes in order to lock doors, and recently energy barriers powered by Soulfire crystals. Hive Runes have various meanings that the Hive can use to tap into different dimensions either as a doorway to another location or as a source of power. These dimensions hold no distinction between a word and its meaning, and in cases where the Hive erode the barrier between these dimensions and our own, the Hive rune for "death" can bring literal death to others.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-festering-halls-titan-3| Ghost Scan: Festering Halls, Titan]</ref> Chains with these Runes cannot be broken physically. Runes can be "hacked" and cause the chains to disintegrate, though it is considered incredibly difficult to do so; a triptych of Runes is said to be "uncrackable". Ghosts are able to hack Hive Runes, but it takes them time.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/the-summoning-pits| The Summoning Pits - Ghost dialogue]</ref> Some Rune-locked doors, however, can only be broken using a Hive item known as a [[Tomb Husk]]. Hive crystals are structures powered by, or made of, Soulfire, an energy implied to be emitted by souls themselves. Hive crystals are used as power sources either for rituals or, more commonly, for maintaining barriers, whether to guard entrances or to shield a particular Hive from attack. Although the exact mechanism behind the barriers and crystals is unknown, a cutoff comment by [[Clovis Bray I]] has him believe that the barriers are some form of emitted [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_effect| Casimir field], though Ana mutes his communications link before he can bloviate further.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/06)''', ''Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph - Mission - Operation: Diocles''</ref> | ||
Hive have access to several forms of teleportation, from simple materialising and de-materialising from seemingly dust, to climbing out of shallow pools of water. The most iconic of them are "Ruptures";<ref>'''Destiny: [[The Taken King]]''' - ''[[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/lost-to-light|Lost to Light]]''</ref><ref>'''Destiny: [[The Taken King]]''' - [[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-rupture|Rupture - Ghost Scan]]</ref> dimensional portals to different parts of space, or even new "spaces" in other dimensions such as the [[Ascendant Realm]] or the [[Vex Network]],<ref name=Partition/> caused by cutting a wound into the flesh of space itself,<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive_Arsenal#Tomb_Ship|Tomb Ship]]''</ref> which they use for interstellar travel. These wounds can be performed either by use of the Sword Logic,<ref name=Incision/><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XIII:_Into_the_Sky|XIII: Into The Sky]]''</ref> through Soulfire rifts,<ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/06)''', ''Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph - Weapon - Disparity''</ref> whatever method is employed by Tombships, or through Hive statues that are used to both activate and navigate through Ruptures. According to Eris Morn, however, only an Ascendant is able will a Rupture to open,<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard - Mission - [[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/enemy-of-my-enemy|Enemy of my Enemy]]</ref> and only Ascendant Hive can move through them;<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard - Mission -[[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/lost-to-light|Lost to Light]]</ref> a Rupture can sense if a being holds an Ascendant's soul<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard - Mission -[[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/regicide|Regicide]]</ref> and will repulse any who do not possess one. There exists another method: a turbine known as a "Dimensional Lock", which allows Oryx to move between dimensions. Crota also appears to have one in his Throne World. According to scans, the place the lock is kept along with everything in said place only exists in one realm as long as the turbine is stationary.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Ghost]]: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-dimensional-lock Ishtar Collective - Ghost Scan: Dimensional Lock]''</ref> | Hive have access to several forms of teleportation, from simple materialising and de-materialising from seemingly dust, to climbing out of shallow pools of water. The most iconic of them are "Ruptures";<ref>'''Destiny: [[The Taken King]]''' - ''[[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/lost-to-light|Lost to Light]]''</ref><ref>'''Destiny: [[The Taken King]]''' - [[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-rupture|Rupture - Ghost Scan]]''</ref> dimensional portals to different parts of space, or even new "spaces" in other dimensions such as the [[Ascendant Realm]] or the [[Vex Network]],<ref name=Partition/> caused by cutting a wound into the flesh of space itself,<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive_Arsenal#Tomb_Ship|Tomb Ship]]''</ref> which they use for interstellar travel. These wounds can be performed either by use of the Sword Logic,<ref name=Incision/><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XIII:_Into_the_Sky|XIII: Into The Sky]]''</ref> through Soulfire rifts,<ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/06)''', ''Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph - Weapon - Disparity''</ref> whatever method is employed by Tombships, or through Hive statues that are used to both activate and navigate through Ruptures. According to Eris Morn, however, only an Ascendant is able will a Rupture to open,<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard - Mission - [[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/enemy-of-my-enemy|Enemy of my Enemy]]</ref> and only Ascendant Hive can move through them;<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard - Mission -[[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/lost-to-light|Lost to Light]]</ref> a Rupture can sense if a being holds an Ascendant's soul<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard - Mission -[[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/regicide|Regicide]]</ref> and will repulse any who do not possess one. There exists another method: a turbine known as a "Dimensional Lock", which allows Oryx to move between dimensions. Crota also appears to have one in his Throne World. According to scans, the place the lock is kept along with everything in said place only exists in one realm as long as the turbine is stationary.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Ghost]]: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-dimensional-lock Ishtar Collective - Ghost Scan: Dimensional Lock]''</ref> | ||
Some known Hive materials include [[Hadium Flake|Hadium]], which is a reactive crystal that stores any energy it is exposed to, [[Wormspore]], a concentrated transmutation catalyst that reacts to both the Light and the Darkness, and [[Moldering Shard]]s. [[Osmium]] holds a certain significance to the Hive due to their early years on [[Fundament]], seemingly a precious component for certain rituals, and a variant found scattered within Savathun's Throne World known as [[Fundemental Osmium]] is described as a super-dense transition metal with paracausal traces made from supernovae and dead stars that was taken from Fundament.<ref>''[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/interactions/evidence-board-hard-evidence| Evidence Board - Hard Evidence]''</ref><ref>''[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/hard-evidence-step-4| Evidence Board - Hard Evidence Step 4]''</ref> There also exists a filament that's said by Fynch to be a metamaterial capable of soaking up everything from vibration to EM radiation; an "all in one" passive scanner. Other examples of Hive inventions mentioned by Fynch include a Hive torch that may be used to broadcast signals by pulsing exotic radiation in a cycle, a "boson impactor" that can be used as a bomb, and a difficult-to-make adhesive mixed with a "morta-toxin" - an exotic poison that affects Hive.<ref name=EMT/> An unknown type of stone is used in the construction of Hive [[Tombship]]s,<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/fused-tomb-stone?highlight=tombship Tomb-Stone]</ref> along with their structures like their combat arenas; [[Toland]] questions if the stones have a strengthening function or are merely used as a legacy of a forgotten time.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Ghost]]: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-hive-stone Ishtar Collective - Ghost Scan: Hive Stone]''</ref> | Some known Hive materials include [[Hadium Flake|Hadium]], which is a reactive crystal that stores any energy it is exposed to, [[Wormspore]], a concentrated transmutation catalyst that reacts to both the Light and the Darkness, and [[Moldering Shard]]s. [[Osmium]] holds a certain significance to the Hive due to their early years on [[Fundament]], seemingly a precious component for certain rituals, and a variant found scattered within Savathun's Throne World known as [[Fundemental Osmium]] is described as a super-dense transition metal with paracausal traces made from supernovae and dead stars that was taken from Fundament.<ref>''[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/interactions/evidence-board-hard-evidence| Evidence Board - Hard Evidence]''</ref><ref>''[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/hard-evidence-step-4| Evidence Board - Hard Evidence Step 4]''</ref> There also exists a filament that's said by Fynch to be a metamaterial capable of soaking up everything from vibration to EM radiation; an "all in one" passive scanner. Other examples of Hive inventions mentioned by Fynch include a Hive torch that may be used to broadcast signals by pulsing exotic radiation in a cycle, a "boson impactor" that can be used as a bomb, and a difficult-to-make adhesive mixed with a "morta-toxin" - an exotic poison that affects Hive.<ref name=EMT/> An unknown type of stone is used in the construction of Hive [[Tombship]]s,<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/fused-tomb-stone?highlight=tombship Tomb-Stone]</ref> along with their structures like their combat arenas; [[Toland]] questions if the stones have a strengthening function or are merely used as a legacy of a forgotten time.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Ghost]]: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-hive-stone Ishtar Collective - Ghost Scan: Hive Stone]''</ref> | ||
The Hive have taken an interest in fusing their own dark understanding with humanity's mastery of war. The most well-known of these are the [[Weapons of Sorrow]], created by either the Hive themselves or Humans who studied Hive | The Hive have taken an interest in fusing their own dark understanding with humanity's mastery of war. The most well-known of these are the [[Weapons of Sorrow]], created by either the Hive themselves or Humans who studied Hive science. | ||
===Weaponry=== | ===Weaponry=== | ||
*[[Acolyte Grenade]] | *[[Acolyte Grenade]] | ||
*[[Boomer]] | *[[Boomer]] | ||
*[[Cleaver]] | *[[Cleaver]] | ||
**[[Sword of Crota]] | **[[Sword of Crota]] | ||
**[[Willbreaker]] | **[[Willbreaker]] | ||
*[[Hive Shield]] | |||
*[[Hive Shield]] | *[[Shredder]] | ||
*[[Soulfire Rifle]] | |||
*[[Shredder]] | *[[Splinter]] | ||
*[[Soulfire Rifle]] | *[[Hive Axe]] | ||
*[[Splinter]] | |||
*[[ | |||
===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
*[[Dreadnaught]] | |||
*[[The Lure]] | |||
*[[War moon|War Moon]] | |||
*[[Tomb Carrier]]<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Lore:_Ripples#Ambush|Lore: Ripples - Ambush]]''</ref> | |||
*[[Hive warship]] | *[[Hive warship]] | ||
**[[ | *[[Tombship]] | ||
*[[Seeder Ship]] | |||
*[[Karve Scoutship]] | *[[Karve Scoutship]] | ||
===Structures=== | ===Structures=== | ||
*[[Cryptolith]] | *[[Cryptolith]] | ||
*[[Hive Trap]] | *[[Hive Trap]] | ||
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**[[Unhallowed Shrieker]] | **[[Unhallowed Shrieker]] | ||
*[[Vestige]] | *[[Vestige]] | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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[http://www.bungie.net/7_Bungie-at-GDC-2013/en-us/News/News?aid=10378 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie at GDC 2013'']</ref> | [http://www.bungie.net/7_Bungie-at-GDC-2013/en-us/News/News?aid=10378 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie at GDC 2013'']</ref> | ||
*The Hive and the Taken are the first races to work together within the ''Destiny'' series.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Dreadnaught]]''</ref> | *The Hive and the Taken are the first races to work together within the ''Destiny'' series.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Dreadnaught]]''</ref> | ||
* | *The official ''Destiny'' guide mentioned an additional Hive sect, The Scarlet Brood, but this sect never appeared in the game.{{Citation needed}} | ||
*A number of additional named Hive enemies were datamined from Bungie's files as possible bosses for the original ''The Dark Below'' Raid, which was believed to have taken place on a Hive warship at the time.<ref name="Planet Destiny">'''Planet Destiny''', ''[http://planetdestiny.com/dark-below-boss/ The Dark Below BOSSES?]''</ref> These enemies do not appear in the game. | *A number of additional named Hive enemies were datamined from Bungie's files as possible bosses for the original ''The Dark Below'' Raid, which was believed to have taken place on a Hive warship at the time.<ref name="Planet Destiny">'''Planet Destiny''', ''[http://planetdestiny.com/dark-below-boss/ The Dark Below BOSSES?]''</ref> These enemies do not appear in the game. | ||
**Gnath, the Diviner—'''Raid'''Hiveship0'''Major'''0<ref name="Planet Destiny"/> | **Gnath, the Diviner—'''Raid'''Hiveship0'''Major'''0<ref name="Planet Destiny"/> | ||
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**Dredge Exploder—'''Raid'''Hiveship0'''Major'''6<ref name="Planet Destiny"/> | **Dredge Exploder—'''Raid'''Hiveship0'''Major'''6<ref name="Planet Destiny"/> | ||
**The Oversoul—'''Raid'''Hiveship0'''Ultra'''2<ref name="Planet Destiny"/> | **The Oversoul—'''Raid'''Hiveship0'''Ultra'''2<ref name="Planet Destiny"/> | ||
* | *Artwork showing the Krill sisters depict them as having four fingers, while all current Hive possess only three. This could be the result of mutations performed across millions of years of evolution, or potentially due to the corruption of the Darkness alongside their pact with the worms. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:CrotasEnd4.png|Crota's soul in the mission The Wakening | File:CrotasEnd4.png|Crota's soul in the mission The Wakening | ||
File:Destiny-TDB-CrotaSoulCrystal-03.jpg|A closeup of Crota's Soul | File:Destiny-TDB-CrotaSoulCrystal-03.jpg|A closeup of Crota's Soul | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] | **''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] | ||
**''[[Forsaken]]'' | **''[[Forsaken]]'' | ||
***''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' | ||
***''[[Season of Opulence]]'' | ***''[[Season of Opulence]]'' | ||
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***''[[Season of the Hunt]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Hunt]]'' | ||
***''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' | ||
***''[[Season of the Lost]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Lost]]'' | ||
**''[[The Witch Queen]]'' | **''[[The Witch Queen]]'' | ||
***''[[Season of the Risen]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Risen]]'' | ||
***''[[Season of Plunder]]'' | ***''[[Season of Plunder]]'' | ||
***''[[Season of the Seraph]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Seraph]]'' | ||
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***''[[Season of the Deep]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Deep]]'' | ||
***''[[Season of the Witch]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Witch]]'' | ||
*''[[Cabal Booklet]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Cabal Booklet]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Hive}} | {{Hive}} | ||
{{Races}} | {{Races}} | ||
[[Category:Hive|*]] | |||
[[Category:Hive| ]] | [[Category:Races]] | ||
[[Category:Enemies]] | [[Category:Enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Paracausal entities]] | [[Category:Paracausal entities]] | ||