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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
As detailed in the Lore book [[Lore:Marasenna|Marasenna]], Mara and the other firstborn Awoken were originally the human crew and passengers of the Exodus colony ship ''Yang Liwei'', which had left Earth immediately prior to the Collapse on a mission to start an extrasolar human colony free of [[the Traveler]]'s influence; she was accompanied on the mission by her mother Osana and brother Uldwyn. Prior to joining the mission, Mara had worked as a repair technician on an uncrewed circum-Jovian space station, during which time she witnessed her co-worker die during an EVA when a frozen rabbit embryo pierced his faceplate at high velocity, presumably having been spilled into space from a ruptured biocontainer far outsystem. Mara treated this incident as an omen, and afterward asked her mother if they could join [[Project Amrita]]. She was nineteen when she and her family boarded the vessel.<ref name="CI">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Marasenna#Brephos I|Brephos I]]''</ref> | |||
Mara and the other firstborn Awoken were originally the human crew and passengers of the Exodus colony ship ''Yang Liwei'', which had left Earth immediately prior to the Collapse on a mission to start an extrasolar human colony free of [[the Traveler]]'s influence; she was accompanied on the mission by her mother Osana and brother Uldwyn. Prior to joining the mission, Mara had worked as a repair technician on an uncrewed circum-Jovian space station, during which time she witnessed her co-worker die during an EVA when a frozen rabbit embryo pierced his faceplate at high velocity, presumably having been spilled into space from a ruptured biocontainer far outsystem. Mara treated this incident as an omen, and afterward asked her mother if they could join [[Project Amrita]]. She was nineteen when she and her family boarded the vessel.<ref name="CI">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Marasenna#Brephos I|Brephos I]]''</ref> | |||
Mara's role on the ''Yang Liwei'' was that of Auturge 3rd Class, essentially a maintenance worker tasked with taking care of the technical, biological and human components of the colony ship's environment. Although she was supposed to report to her superior in the event of a problem that needed fixing, she made a habit of quietly fixing them herself. This caused her to gain renown among the passengers of the colony ship, who would leave gifts for her in thanks.<ref name="CI">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Marasenna#Brephos I|Brephos I]]''</ref> | Mara's role on the ''Yang Liwei'' was that of Auturge 3rd Class, essentially a maintenance worker tasked with taking care of the technical, biological and human components of the colony ship's environment. Although she was supposed to report to her superior in the event of a problem that needed fixing, she made a habit of quietly fixing them herself. This caused her to gain renown among the passengers of the colony ship, who would leave gifts for her in thanks.<ref name="CI">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Marasenna#Brephos I|Brephos I]]''</ref> | ||
===Rebirth as an Awoken=== | ===Rebirth as an Awoken=== | ||
{{Quote|This place is good. This world. Whatever you remember of our lives before, Mara… I know they cannot have been this good."<br>"No. But you were both with me. I hope you always will be.|Osana and Mara Sov}} | {{Quote|This place is good. This world. Whatever you remember of our lives before, Mara… I know they cannot have been this good."<br>"No. But you were both with me. I hope you always will be."|Osana and Mara Sov}} | ||
During the Collapse, the ''Yang Liwei'' was engulfed by a singularity made by the battle between the Traveler and the Black Fleet. Mara was the first to enter the singularity, and thus she was given the power to create the rules and laws of the pocket universe she found herself in. She chose for herself and the other Awoken to exist as embodied entities, and she and the other Awoken were reborn within the new universe on a planet known as the Distributary. | During the Collapse, the ''Yang Liwei'' was engulfed by a singularity made by the battle between the Traveler and the Black Fleet. Mara was the first to enter the singularity, and thus she was given the power to create the rules and laws of the pocket universe she found herself in. She chose for herself and the other Awoken to exist as embodied entities, and she and the other Awoken were reborn within the new universe on a planet known as the Distributary. | ||
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Amongst the many decrees Mara issued as ruler was forbidding any of her subjects from entering the Black Garden. Not all of her subjects heeded her warnings, including the curious [[Techeun]] [[Melorii]], who ventured into the Garden but did not return. Mara built a mausoleum in the Techeun's memory within the Ascendant Plane.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Missions|Mission]]: [[Shattered Realm: Forest of Echoes]]''</ref> Melorii was not the only Awoken who defied this edict, with Uldren leading he and Mara's childhood friend [[Jolyon Till]] into the Garden as well. When they returned from their quest Uldren arrived before Mara's full court and presented to her a pot of [[asphodelia]] flowers from the Black Garden and requested she plant it within their domain to remind their people of their twin heritage in both the Light and Darkness. After a moment of consideration Mara smiled at her brother and bid him to come forward. Plucking a single petal from one of the flowers, Mara declared it magnificent and instructed Illyn to take care of the plant. She then retired to her private quarters with Uldren where listened intently as he told her of everything he saw within the Black Garden.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince#After the Heart | Part I|The Forsaken Prince: After the Heart | Part I]]''</ref> | Amongst the many decrees Mara issued as ruler was forbidding any of her subjects from entering the Black Garden. Not all of her subjects heeded her warnings, including the curious [[Techeun]] [[Melorii]], who ventured into the Garden but did not return. Mara built a mausoleum in the Techeun's memory within the Ascendant Plane.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Missions|Mission]]: [[Shattered Realm: Forest of Echoes]]''</ref> Melorii was not the only Awoken who defied this edict, with Uldren leading he and Mara's childhood friend [[Jolyon Till]] into the Garden as well. When they returned from their quest Uldren arrived before Mara's full court and presented to her a pot of [[asphodelia]] flowers from the Black Garden and requested she plant it within their domain to remind their people of their twin heritage in both the Light and Darkness. After a moment of consideration Mara smiled at her brother and bid him to come forward. Plucking a single petal from one of the flowers, Mara declared it magnificent and instructed Illyn to take care of the plant. She then retired to her private quarters with Uldren where listened intently as he told her of everything he saw within the Black Garden.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince#After the Heart | Part I|The Forsaken Prince: After the Heart | Part I]]''</ref> | ||
Mara questioned if Uldren had seen the [[Black Heart]] of the Garden, which caused her brother to lose himself in the memories of what he had witnessed. She shook him out of his trance and repeated the question, but he only said that the [[Vex]] infested the Garden and were growing into something the paracausal location wanted them to be. Mara noted he had not answered her question, causing her brother to begin speculating about what the Heart was before settling on it being bait for Guardians who sought to destroy what they did not understand. Staring at Uldren with burning eyes, Mara pulled her cloak tighter around herself and questioned why he had defied her and if he was devoted to her. Uldren insisted he was before becoming at a loss for words because he associated defiance and surprise with love.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince#After the Heart | Part II|The Forsaken Prince: After the Heart | Part II]]''</ref> | Mara questioned if Uldren had seen the [[Black Heart]] of the Garden, which caused her brother to lose himself in the memories of what he had witnessed. She shook him out of his trance and repeated the question, but he only said that the [[Vex]] infested the Garden and were growing into something the paracausal location wanted them to be. Mara noted he had not answered her question, causing her brother to begin speculating about what the Heart was before settling on it being bait for Guardians who sought to destroy what they did not understand. Staring at Uldren with burning eyes, Mara pulled her cloak tighter around herself and questioned why he had defied her and if he was devoted to her. Uldren insisted he was before becoming at a loss for words because he associated defiance and surprise with love.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Activision Blizzard - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince#After the Heart | Part II|The Forsaken Prince: After the Heart | Part II]]''</ref> | ||
Shortly after this, Mara summoned Jolyon before her for a private audience to address why he had followed Uldren into the Black Garden. The Crow insisted that Uldren had only done this deed to impress her, not to defy her, and that was the only reason he did anything. Seething with anger, Mara told Jolyon that was a childish excuse and that the Darkness was not something to play with. She was worried about what their presence in the Garden could have awakened and reminded him that as her most loyal Crow he should have understood her decree was for all of their protection. Although he insisted that he did understand, Mara slowly descended from her throne to stand over him and questioned why if he understood he had defied her. Whispering into his ear Mara pondered if he had committed treason. Jolyon pleaded that she must understand how Uldren was like a brother to him after helping him when he lost [[Laviska]] and all their adventures since. Her Crow met Mara's gaze and proclaimed that he would follow Uldren into death, and if that was treason to her so be it.<ref name="HoldfastMark">'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]] - [[Armor|Armor Lore]]: [[Holdfast Armor (Titan)#Holdfast Mark|Holdfast Mark]]''</ref> | Shortly after this, Mara summoned Jolyon before her for a private audience to address why he had followed Uldren into the Black Garden. The Crow insisted that Uldren had only done this deed to impress her, not to defy her, and that was the only reason he did anything. Seething with anger, Mara told Jolyon that was a childish excuse and that the Darkness was not something to play with. She was worried about what their presence in the Garden could have awakened and reminded him that as her most loyal Crow he should have understood her decree was for all of their protection. Although he insisted that he did understand, Mara slowly descended from her throne to stand over him and questioned why if he understood he had defied her. Whispering into his ear Mara pondered if he had committed treason. Jolyon pleaded that she must understand how Uldren was like a brother to him after helping him when he lost [[Laviska]] and all their adventures since. Her Crow met Mara's gaze and proclaimed that he would follow Uldren into death, and if that was treason to her so be it.<ref name="HoldfastMark">'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]] - [[Armor|Armor Lore]]: [[Holdfast Armor (Titan)#Holdfast Mark|Holdfast Mark]]''</ref> | ||
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====Restoring the Coven==== | ====Restoring the Coven==== | ||
Mara Sov would begin sending out Guardians on special tasks, mainly stabilizing the Ley Lines and rescuing lost Techeuns from the Ascendant Realm. Eventually, she would inform The Guardian of [[Ager's Scepter|an Awoken relic]] and suggest that they find Atlas Skews to locate it. The Guardian would then claim the relic after depositing all skews and use it to slay [[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]] and destroy many barriers in the Shattered Realm, granting them deeper access and allowing them to free more Techeuns. However, she soon realized that Crow desired to speak with Savathûn, leading her to issue an order forbidding him to go. She explains to the Guardian that she issued the order to protect him, as she believed he would be more susceptible to her lies than others. Unfortunately, Crow would force his way in to Savathûn's prison to demand the answers he seeks and was given his previous life's memories to the point of his execution, sending Crow reeling. Horrified by what the Witch Queen had forcibly shown him and realizing that Mara Sov is trying to regain psychological control over him, he leaves the Reef, desperately requesting Ikora Rey for a new assignment. The Warlock [[Vanguard]] would comply with the request, with him becoming a go-between for [[Empress Caiatl|Caiatl's]] Cabal and the Vanguard. | Mara Sov would begin sending out Guardians on special tasks, mainly stabilizing the Ley Lines and rescuing lost Techeuns from the Ascendant Realm. Eventually, she would inform The Guardian of [[Ager's Scepter|an Awoken relic]] and suggest that they find Atlas Skews to locate it. The Guardian would then claim the relic after depositing all skews and use it to slay [[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]] and destroy many barriers in the Shattered Realm, granting them deeper access and allowing them to free more Techeuns. However, she soon realized that Crow desired to speak with Savathûn, leading her to issue an order forbidding him to go. She explains to the Guardian that she issued the order to protect him, as she believed he would be more susceptible to her lies than others. Unfortunately, Crow would force his way in to Savathûn's prison to demand the answers he seeks and was given his previous life's memories to the point of his execution, sending Crow reeling. Horrified by what the Witch Queen had forcibly shown him and realizing that Mara Sov is trying to regain psychological control over him, he leaves the Reef, desperately requesting Ikora Rey for a new assignment. The Warlock [[Vanguard]] would comply with the request, with him becoming a go-between for [[Empress Caiatl|Caiatl's]] Cabal and the Vanguard. | ||
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===Aiding the Coalition=== | ===Aiding the Coalition=== | ||
{{Quote|In the aftermath of the Witness's attack, the Vanguard called for aid. On behalf of the Awoken people, I answered.|Mara Sov}} | {{Quote|In the aftermath of the Witness's attack, the Vanguard called for aid. On behalf of the Awoken people, I answered.|Mara Sov}} | ||
As the Guardians continued in preparing for the Witness's return, such as creating an actual alliance with Caiatl's Cabal, driving back a returned [[Emperor Calus|Calus]] from seizing control over [[the Lunar Pyramid]] and beating a freed [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]] at claiming the Relics containing pieces of the dead Disciple of the Witness, [[Nezarec, Final God of Pain|Nezarec]], Mara Sov would do her part in preparing by strengthening her Corsairs and gathering what knowledge she could. As the Guardians worked with [[Anastasia Bray|Ana Bray]] and a newly awakened Osiris in repairing the Warmind [[Rasputin]] so as to regain control over the Warsat Network, learning that Xivu Arath is attempting to corrupt the Network with her [[Wrathborn]] and turn the Warmind's arsenal on the Last City, they were forced to gain the cooperation of one of the Warmind's creators: [[Clovis Bray I]], currently as an AI within the Exoscience Labs on Europa. Clovis agreed to aid in the efforts but only to preserve his legacy and directed them to gather the data of Rasputin's subminds. | As the Guardians continued in preparing for the Witness's return, such as creating an actual alliance with Caiatl's Cabal, driving back a returned [[Emperor Calus|Calus]] from seizing control over [[the Lunar Pyramid]] and beating a freed [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]] at claiming the Relics containing pieces of the dead Disciple of the Witness, [[Nezarec, Final God of Pain|Nezarec]], Mara Sov would do her part in preparing by strengthening her Corsairs and gathering what knowledge she could. As the Guardians worked with [[Anastasia Bray|Ana Bray]] and a newly awakened Osiris in repairing the Warmind [[Rasputin]] so as to regain control over the Warsat Network, learning that Xivu Arath is attempting to corrupt the Network with her [[Wrathborn]] and turn the Warmind's arsenal on the Last City, they were forced to gain the cooperation of one of the Warmind's creators: [[Clovis Bray I]], currently as an AI within the Exoscience Labs on Europa. Clovis agreed to aid in the efforts but only to preserve his legacy and directed them to gather the data of Rasputin's subminds. | ||
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Overtime, Mara would begin to have suspicions on Xivu Arath's tactics and motives, noting that the Hive War God's armies are legion yet only sending token-level forces against her enemies. Remembering that Xivu Arath's worm feeds on conflict and warfare, Mara would come to the conclusion that corrupting the Warmind's network may not be what the War God is after. Taking her concerns to the Guardian, Rasputin and Osiris, Mara would conclude that Xivu Arath is counting on the Guardians in repairing Rasputin, with the Warmind using his vast arsenal to smite her Wrathborn, which will feed her worm from the destruction. Rasputin is left bereft as to what to do yet they can't let Eramis have her splicers hack into the network. The Guardians are left with no choice but to continue collecting submind data. Mara would take her findings to the other coalition leaders, Zavala, Empress Caiatl and Mithrax, stating that Xivu Arath's true plan is to conduct a massive ritual which would be fed from the destruction and conflict done by Rasputin's retaliation against the Wrathborn, allowing her to summon her armies over Earth and overwhelm the Guardians, just as what was [[Fall of Torobatl|done]] over [[Torobatl]]. Thus, Mara petitions that they cannot restore Rasputin. Ana Bray interrupts the meeting, voicing her objections, stating that Rasputin is more than a weapon but an ally and humanity needs him to survive the Witness. Though Mara argues that Rasputin has acted without concensus or council before, Ana shoots back that Mara has done the same. Ultimately, Mara then suggests a compromise. Instead of a complete victory, she suggests a stalemate, restoring the Warmind as Ana wants but he must refrain from using the full force of his network against the Wrathborn, thereby denying Xivu Arath the requirements she needs for her ritual. Zavala and the other coalition members agree to the plan, with the Guardians continuing their infiltrations in the submind vaults as Rasputin seeks an alternative in fighting Xivu Arath. | Overtime, Mara would begin to have suspicions on Xivu Arath's tactics and motives, noting that the Hive War God's armies are legion yet only sending token-level forces against her enemies. Remembering that Xivu Arath's worm feeds on conflict and warfare, Mara would come to the conclusion that corrupting the Warmind's network may not be what the War God is after. Taking her concerns to the Guardian, Rasputin and Osiris, Mara would conclude that Xivu Arath is counting on the Guardians in repairing Rasputin, with the Warmind using his vast arsenal to smite her Wrathborn, which will feed her worm from the destruction. Rasputin is left bereft as to what to do yet they can't let Eramis have her splicers hack into the network. The Guardians are left with no choice but to continue collecting submind data. Mara would take her findings to the other coalition leaders, Zavala, Empress Caiatl and Mithrax, stating that Xivu Arath's true plan is to conduct a massive ritual which would be fed from the destruction and conflict done by Rasputin's retaliation against the Wrathborn, allowing her to summon her armies over Earth and overwhelm the Guardians, just as what was [[Fall of Torobatl|done]] over [[Torobatl]]. Thus, Mara petitions that they cannot restore Rasputin. Ana Bray interrupts the meeting, voicing her objections, stating that Rasputin is more than a weapon but an ally and humanity needs him to survive the Witness. Though Mara argues that Rasputin has acted without concensus or council before, Ana shoots back that Mara has done the same. Ultimately, Mara then suggests a compromise. Instead of a complete victory, she suggests a stalemate, restoring the Warmind as Ana wants but he must refrain from using the full force of his network against the Wrathborn, thereby denying Xivu Arath the requirements she needs for her ritual. Zavala and the other coalition members agree to the plan, with the Guardians continuing their infiltrations in the submind vaults as Rasputin seeks an alternative in fighting Xivu Arath. | ||
After Rasputin's sacrifice and the Witness's arrival on Earth's orbit led to its discovery of [[the Veil]] hiding in a [[Neomuna|city]] on [[Neptune]], she would answer to the Vanguard's aid on Earth. She delivers the [[Ascendant Scepter]] to [[Nimbus]], who then gives it to the Guardian. Mara Sov sends a message to the Guardian after retrieving the Scepter from Nimbus, requesting them to meet at the [[Farm]]. Upon their arrival there, the Guardian witnesses a conversation between Mara, Mithrax, and [[Devrim Kay]]. She explains more about the Scepter's purpose to bypass the Pyramid warding by opening a portal to the Ascendant Plane and lighting the balefires along the way. She promotes the Guardian to the rank of Paladin and become her [[Royal Awoken Guard|Queensguard]]. Mara, Mithrax, Crow, Devrim, and [[Amanda Holliday]] work alongside the Guardian to combat the [[Shadow Legion]] invading Earth. They would finally stop the Shadow Legion together as retribution for the death of Amanda. Mara sends her destructive power to the Guardian so they can destroy the [[Shadow Legion Flagship]] hanging above Earth's orbit sending the Shadow Legion to retreat. | After Rasputin's sacrifice and the Witness's arrival on Earth's orbit led to its discovery of [[the Veil]] hiding in a [[Neomuna|city]] on [[Neptune]], she would answer to the Vanguard's aid on Earth. She delivers the [[Ascendant Scepter]] to [[Nimbus]], who then gives it to the Guardian. Mara Sov sends a message to the Guardian after retrieving the Scepter from Nimbus, requesting them to meet at the [[Farm]]. Upon their arrival there, the Guardian witnesses a conversation between Mara, Mithrax, and [[Devrim Kay]]. She explains more about the Scepter's purpose to bypass the Pyramid warding by opening a portal to the Ascendant Plane and lighting the balefires along the way. She promotes the Guardian to the rank of Paladin and become her [[Royal Awoken Guard|Queensguard]]. Mara, Mithrax, Crow, Devrim, and [[Amanda Holliday]] work alongside the Guardian to combat the [[Shadow Legion]] invading Earth. They would finally stop the Shadow Legion together as retribution for the death of Amanda. Mara sends her destructive power to the Guardian so they can destroy the [[Shadow Legion Flagship]] hanging above Earth's orbit sending the Shadow Legion to retreat. | ||
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With the wish now granted, Mara speaks with the Guardian once more at the H.E.L.M. The Awoken Queen reminds them that their trust is what separates them for the Witness and states that she sensed nihilism upon looking into its many souls. Due to enemy forces continuing to invade the lair, Mara orders them to eliminate them while Osiris prepares the Veil to create a bridge to Crow. However, the Sol Divisive would attempt to disrupt the Coalitions efforts, somehow blocking Crow's signal within the Threshold. Osiris manages to track the disruption to the Black Garden, leading the Guardian to investigate. They find that, under the Witness's command, the Sol Divisive managed to recreate the Black Heart, its use preventing Mara from sensing her brother. Despite its power and the Vex's efforts, the Guardian destroyed the Black Heart as they did a decade ago, allowing Mara to sense her brother again and Osiris succeeded in using the Veil to bride a path for Crow to successfully pass through the Threshold. | With the wish now granted, Mara speaks with the Guardian once more at the H.E.L.M. The Awoken Queen reminds them that their trust is what separates them for the Witness and states that she sensed nihilism upon looking into its many souls. Due to enemy forces continuing to invade the lair, Mara orders them to eliminate them while Osiris prepares the Veil to create a bridge to Crow. However, the Sol Divisive would attempt to disrupt the Coalitions efforts, somehow blocking Crow's signal within the Threshold. Osiris manages to track the disruption to the Black Garden, leading the Guardian to investigate. They find that, under the Witness's command, the Sol Divisive managed to recreate the Black Heart, its use preventing Mara from sensing her brother. Despite its power and the Vex's efforts, the Guardian destroyed the Black Heart as they did a decade ago, allowing Mara to sense her brother again and Osiris succeeded in using the Veil to bride a path for Crow to successfully pass through the Threshold. | ||
=== | ===The Final Shape=== | ||
{{Quote|The Witness nears the final shape.|Mara Sov}} | {{Quote|The Witness nears the final shape.|Mara Sov}} | ||
Though Mara confirmed that Crow succeeded in passing through the portal, the Vanguard was still unable to establish radio contact with him. Worse, The Witness began to enact its Final Shape, beginning with Earth, using the Traveler's Light. Though the Traveler actively resisted The Witness, Mara could sense that The Witness was nonetheless near its victory. With little time and though the portal was unstable, Zavala decided to enact Operation Ahamkara, leading himself, Ikora Rey and The Guardian to pass through the Threshold, find Crow, open the way for reinforcements and stop The Witness once and all. Though her connection with Crow was fraying due to the Witness's interference, the three succeeded in passing through, with Mara asking the Guardian to find her brother and tell him that she and the Vanguard will hold the line, as well as convey her care for him. | Though Mara confirmed that Crow succeeded in passing through the portal, the Vanguard was still unable to establish radio contact with him. Worse, The Witness began to enact its Final Shape, beginning with Earth, using the Traveler's Light. Though the Traveler actively resisted The Witness, Mara could sense that The Witness was nonetheless near its victory. With little time and though the portal was unstable, Zavala decided to enact Operation Ahamkara, leading himself, Ikora Rey and The Guardian to pass through the Threshold, find Crow, open the way for reinforcements and stop The Witness once and all. Though her connection with Crow was fraying due to the Witness's interference, the three succeeded in passing through, with Mara asking the Guardian to find her brother and tell him that she and the Vanguard will hold the line, as well as convey her care for him. | ||
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The Guardian, Ikora and Zavala succeeded in entering The Traveler's [[Pale Heart]] but lost all outside contact and became separated from each other. Nonetheless, the Guardian managed to find Crow after making a surprise reunion with a revived Cayde-6. Together, they managed to reunite the Vanguard. After many risky gambles, resisting The Witness's temptations, and the sacrifice of Zavala's Ghost, [[Targe]], the group managed to gain vital knowledge on how to defeat The Witness. They learned that the consciousnesses that make the Witness are not as united in enacting the Final Shape as once believed. Several dissenters cryptically conveyed that the Light itself can be used to destroy the Witness by targeting the collective consciousness that makes up the Witness. This proved true when the Guardian confronted the Witness and managed to wound it, sending The Witness into a terrifying fury, forcing the group to retreat. By that time, Mara succeeded in getting through the portal with the H.E.L.M., saving the Guardian and the others from being killed. Though the Witness won the battle, the Coalition nonetheless proved that they still had a chance to stop it, with Mara gathering all of their allies, from Caiatl's Cabal, Mithrax's House of Light, Mara's Awoken, the numerous Guardian forces, including [[Micah-10]], and even the [[Lucent Brood]] (who joined with their own agenda). | The Guardian, Ikora and Zavala succeeded in entering The Traveler's [[Pale Heart]] but lost all outside contact and became separated from each other. Nonetheless, the Guardian managed to find Crow after making a surprise reunion with a revived Cayde-6. Together, they managed to reunite the Vanguard. After many risky gambles, resisting The Witness's temptations, and the sacrifice of Zavala's Ghost, [[Targe]], the group managed to gain vital knowledge on how to defeat The Witness. They learned that the consciousnesses that make the Witness are not as united in enacting the Final Shape as once believed. Several dissenters cryptically conveyed that the Light itself can be used to destroy the Witness by targeting the collective consciousness that makes up the Witness. This proved true when the Guardian confronted the Witness and managed to wound it, sending The Witness into a terrifying fury, forcing the group to retreat. By that time, Mara succeeded in getting through the portal with the H.E.L.M., saving the Guardian and the others from being killed. Though the Witness won the battle, the Coalition nonetheless proved that they still had a chance to stop it, with Mara gathering all of their allies, from Caiatl's Cabal, Mithrax's House of Light, Mara's Awoken, the numerous Guardian forces, including [[Micah-10]], and even the [[Lucent Brood]] (who joined with their own agenda). | ||
Before the Coalition can launch their final assault, the Guardians launched a raid strike against the Witness, to sever its connection to the Traveler Light, thereby thwarting its efforts to enact the Final Shape. After a trying confrontation with The Witness in its true form, the Guardians succeeded in further wounding the Witness and cutting it off from the Pale Heart. Now further vulnerable, the Coalition initiated their final assault on the Witness, with Mara working with Savathûn to protect the attack teams from the Witness's attacks. With their combined efforts and channeling the Traveler's Light directly through their Ghosts, the Guardians succeeded in unmaking the Witness, finally winning the war. | |||
Before the Coalition can launch their final assault, the Guardians launched a raid strike against the Witness, to sever its connection to the Traveler Light, thereby thwarting its efforts to enact the Final Shape. After a trying confrontation with The Witness in its true form, the Guardians succeeded in further wounding the Witness and cutting it off from the Pale Heart. Now further vulnerable, the Coalition initiated their final assault on the Witness, with Mara working with Savathûn to protect the attack teams from the Witness's attacks | |||
The denizens of Sol then began to celebrate their victory in the Last City, with Crow officially being named Cayde's successor as Hunter Vanguard | The denizens of Sol then began to celebrate their victory in the Last City, with Crow officially being named Cayde's successor as Hunter Vanguard, the Guardian and the Vanguard leadership understand that there was still much work to do in handling what remained of the Witness's servants, healing the Traveler and rebuilding what was lost. Mara eventually returned to the Reef with Crow visiting to tell tales to the children. | ||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
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