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'''Poukas'''<ref>[https://www.bungie.net/7/en/Destiny/Lightfall '''Bungie.net''' - '''Lightfall''']</ref> are small airborne fish-like entities native to the [[Neptune|Neptunian]] city of [[Neomuna]]. | '''Poukas'''<ref>[https://www.bungie.net/7/en/Destiny/Lightfall '''Bungie.net''' - '''Lightfall''']</ref> are small airborne fish-like entities native to the [[Neptune|Neptunian]] city of [[Neomuna]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Pouka seem to be primarily composed of a flowing quicksilver-like substance that resembles Neomuni nanotechnology, suggesting that they may be creations of the Neomuni themselves. The nanotechnology contained within [[Quicksilver Storm]] identifies [[Elisabeth Bray]]'s pouka by its species, specifically it being a juvenile, further indicating the Neomuni's familiarity with them.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - | Pouka seem to be primarily composed of a flowing quicksilver-like substance that resembles Neomuni nanotechnology, suggesting that they may be creations of the Neomuni themselves. The nanotechnology contained within [[Quicksilver Storm]] identifies [[Elisabeth Bray]]'s pouka by its species, specifically it being a juvenile, further indicating the Neomuni's familiarity with them.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - [[Weapons|Weapon lore]]: [[Quicksilver Storm]]''</ref>. | ||
They appear to be able to trigger memories in individuals who come in contact with them.<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/speed-metal-shell?highlight=Speed+metal</ref> | |||
==Known Poukas== | |||
[[Fish]] | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The origins of the Pouka remain unclear; they appear to be native to Neomuna, and have a close relationship with the people of the city. | The origins of the Pouka remain unclear; they appear to be native to Neomuna, and have a close relationship with the people of the city. | ||
===Beyond Light=== | ===Beyond Light=== | ||
A Pouka was encountered by [[Elisabeth Bray]] on an abandoned | A Pouka was encountered by [[Elisabeth Bray]] on an abandoned space station near Pluto's orbit, and would later accompany her on [[Europa]].<ref>'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - [[Ghost shell|Ghost shell lore]]: [[Speed Metal Shell]]''</ref> Judging from her interactions with it, it does not appear to speak, only make simple cries. It appears to have performed reconnaissance for her, as [[Eris Morn]] spotted it hanging around her camp during [[Season of Arrivals]], mistaking it for a Ghost.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]], Playstation 4, [[Lore:The Singular Exegete#CONVICTION|The Singular Exegete: CONVICTION]]''</ref> [[The Drifter|Drifter]], as with all things, appears to distrust the small being, as he and Eris discovered it alone at the [[Beyond (Europa)|Beyond]] camp on [[Europa]].<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]] - [[Armor|Armor lore]]: [[Eidolon Pursuant Suit (Titan)#Eidolon Pursuant Greaves|Eidolon Pusuant Greaves]]''</ref> | ||
===Lightfall=== | ===Lightfall=== | ||
During the Guardian's efforts to protect Neomuna and the Veil from the [[Shadow Legion]], they would meditate at a [[Pouka Pond]] to deepen their connection with [[Strand]]. | During the Guardian's efforts to protect Neomuna and the Veil from the [[Shadow Legion]], they would meditate at a [[Pouka Pond]] in order to deepen their connection with [[Strand]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The origin of the word "pouka" may lie in two things. It may either originate from a proto-Slavic word for "moral"<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%83%D0%BA%D0%B0 поука definition]</ref>, or a spirit that brings various fortunes, from Celtic myth and legend.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%BAca Púca]</ref> | *The origin of the word "pouka" may lie in two things. It may either originate from a proto-Slavic word for "moral"<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%83%D0%BA%D0%B0 поука definition]</ref>, or a spirit that brings various fortunes, from Celtic myth and legend.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%BAca Púca]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Neomuna]] | [[Category:Neomuna]] | ||