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{{Quote|Prove your [[Light]].|[[Grimoire]] description}}
{{Quote|Prove your [[Light]].|[[Grimoire]] description}}
[[File:Grimoire Prison of Elders Reef.jpg|thumb|350px|Grimoire image.]]
[[File:PrisonOfElders.jpg|thumb|350px|right|A team of Guardians in the Prison of Elders]]
The '''Prison of Elders''' is a prison facility in the [[Reef]], formerly under the oversight of [[Variks, the Loyal|Variks]].
The '''Prison of Elders''' is a prison facility in [[The Reef]], under the oversight of [[Variks, the Loyal]]. It is based on the [[House of Judgment]]'s traditions for settling disputes between [[Fallen]] through trial by combat. The Archon Priest [[Aksor, Archon Priest|Aksor]] was previously a prisoner before later being retrieved by [[Taniks]] and having his soul restored by the [[House of Winter]] on [[Venus]]. The Prison of Elders is also known to contain members of the [[House of Wolves]] that were captured during the [[Reef Wars]], <ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost_Fragment:_The_Queen|Ghost Fragment: The Queen]]''</ref> though it also contains [[Hive]], [[Vex]] and [[Cabal]] inmates who have attacked the Reef. These prisoners are considered "trophies" by the Reef, kept cryogenically frozen for the Queen's benefit. Though since [[Skolas]]' rebellion, the Queen now wants the prison cleared out, and has recruited the [[Guardian]]s to do it.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities#Prison of Elders|Prison of Elders]]''</ref>


==Overview==
A year after the [[Red War]], the undead [[Fallen]] horde known as the [[Scorn]] orchestrated an incredibly massive breakout from the prison, following a lack of order after [[Mara Sov]]'s and [[Variks, The Loyal|Variks]]' disappearances. [[Uldren Sov]] was behind the escape, and executed [[Cayde-6]] with his own [[Ace of Spades|weapon]] after he attempted to stop the breakout alongside the [[The Guardian|Guardian]].
The Prison of Elders is based on the [[House of Judgment]]'s traditions for settling disputes between [[Fallen]] through trial by combat. The Archon Priest [[Aksor, Archon Priest|Aksor]] was previously a prisoner before later being retrieved by [[Taniks, the Scarred|Taniks]] and having his soul restored by the [[House of Winter]] on [[Venus]]. The Prison of Elders is also known to contain members of the [[House of Wolves]] that were captured during the [[Reef Wars]], <ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny,, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: The Queen|Ghost Fragment: The Queen]]''</ref> though it also contains [[Hive]], [[Vex]] and [[Cabal]] inmates who have attacked the Reef. These prisoners are considered "trophies" by the Reef, kept cryogenically frozen for the [[Mara Sov|Queen]]'s benefit, though since [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]]'s rebellion, the Queen now wants the prison cleared out, and has recruited the [[Guardian]]s to do it.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities#Prison of Elders|Prison of Elders]]''</ref>
The Prison of Elders is also the location of the [[Nightfall Strike]] [[Warden of Nothing]].
 
A year after the [[Red War]], the undead Fallen horde known as the [[Scorn]] orchestrated an incredibly massive breakout from the prison following a lack of order after Mara Sov's and Variks's disappearances. [[Uldren Sov]] was behind the escape, and executed [[Cayde-6]] with his own [[Ace of Spades|weapon]] after he attempted to stop the breakout alongside the [[The Guardian|Guardian]]. Numerous prisoners not strictly affiliated with the Scorn, collectively referred to as the [[The Wanted|Wanted]], also escaped the prison, going on to roam [[Patrol]] zones and roost in [[Lost Sector]]s. The Prison of Elders is also the location of the [[Strike]] [[Warden of Nothing]].
 
Later, after the [[The Witness|Witness]] was defeated by the [[The Coalition|Coalition]], its death manifested paracausal artifact called [[Echo (object)|Echoes]], one of them falling under the possession of [[Fikrul, the Fanatic|Fikrul]]. The Echo Fikrul acquired was able to turn living Eliksni into [[Revenant Scorn]]. The derelict prison became overran with Revenant Scorn, [[Shadow Legion]], [[Lucent Brood]], and [[The Dread|Dread]] forces as Fikrul sought to use the Echo's power to turn Skolas into a Scorn. They arrive too late stop Fikrul and the duo escape.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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===Missions===
===Missions===
====Destiny====
*[[Broken Legion]]—"Valus Trau'ug seeks to prove his might by crushing all who challenge him."
*[[Broken Legion]]—"Valus Trau'ug seeks to prove his might by crushing all who challenge him."
*Cult of the Worm—"Gulrot, Unclean has been summoned by the Worm Keepers. Don't let the beast's filth spread beyond the prison."
*[[Cult of the Worm]]—"Gulrot, Unclean has been summoned by the Worm Keepers. Don't let the beast's filth spread beyond the prison."
*[[Machine Wrath]]—"Archon Servants have raised their own corrupted Servitor-god, Kaliks Reborn. Defeat it and be rewarded."
*[[Machine Wrath]]—"Archon Servants have raised their own corrupted Servitor-god, Kaliks Reborn. Defeat it and be rewarded."
*[[Skolas's Revenge]] (Level 35 only)—"Skolas and his crew challenge the Guardians who captured him. Face him with a Fireteam of three. End him."
*[[Skolas's Revenge]] (Level 35 only)—"Skolas and his crew challenge the Guardians who captured him. Face him with a Fireteam of three. End him."
*[[The Forever Eater]]—"Qodron, a Vex chronovore, sees only one outcome: your demise. Prove it wrong."
*[[The Forever Eater]]—"Qodron, a Vex chronovore, sees only one outcome: your demise. Prove it wrong."
*[[Urrox's Grudge]]—"The Flame Prince Urrox vows to burn the Light until all that remains is Darkness and bone."
*[[Urrox's Grudge]]—"The Flame Prince Urrox vows to burn the Light until all that remains is Darkness and bone."
====Destiny 2====
*[[Last Call]]<small>([[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]] owners only)</small>"Fight alongside [[Cayde-6]] to help [[Petra Venj]] regain control of the dangerous Prison of Elders."
While the Prison of Elders does not return as it was in ''Destiny'', some activities released in ''[[Forsaken]]'' are set in the Prison.
*[[Last Call]]"Fight alongside [[Cayde-6]] to help [[Petra Venj]] regain control of the dangerous Prison of Elders."
*[[Warden of Nothing]]—"Help [[The Drifter (character)|the Drifter]] restore order at the Prison of Elders."


===Round modifiers===
===Round Modifiers===
Each round features a specific [[Modifiers|modifier]] that can force Guardians to adapt their strategy. The modifier is active for the entirety of the round. Skolas's Revenge features two modifiers per round. In addition to existing modifiers, ''House of Wolves'' introduces eight new ones:
Each round features a specific [[Modifiers|modifier]] that can force Guardians to adapt their strategy. The modifier is active for the entirety of the round. Skolas's Revenge features two modifiers per round. In addition to existing modifiers, ''House of Wolves'' introduces eight new ones:


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*'''Trickle'''—abilities recharge at a reduced rate
*'''Trickle'''—abilities recharge at a reduced rate


===Critical objectives===
===Critical Objectives===
During some waves, Variks will issue a time-sensitive Critical Objective that Guardians must complete during the battle. Failing to complete a Critical Objective will cause Variks to invoke Warden's Punishment, a debuff that immediately kills the Guardians and forces them to restart the round.
During some waves, Variks will issue a time-sensitive Critical Objective that Guardians must complete during the battle. Failing to complete a Critical Objective will cause Variks to invoke Warden's Punishment, a debuff that immediately kills the Guardians and forces them to restart the round.


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====Challenge====
====Challenge====
{{Main|Prison of Elders/Strategy}}
Challenge mode bosses are much more difficult to fight, as they all come with their own special abilities.
Challenge mode bosses are much more difficult to fight, as they all come with their own special abilities.
*[[Gulrot, Unclean]]—can spew bile that dramatically slows down Guardians for ten seconds.
*[[Gulrot, Unclean]]—can spew bile that dramatically slows down Guardians for ten seconds.
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*[[Valus Trau'ug]]—can change his own elemental shield to a different color every time it is destroyed.
*[[Valus Trau'ug]]—can change his own elemental shield to a different color every time it is destroyed.


===Mission rewards===
===Mission Rewards===
These rewards are guaranteed for completing a Prison of Elders session and challenge missions. The challenge mission (Level 32, 34, and 35) rewards can only be acquired once per week.
These rewards are guaranteed for completing a Prison of Elders session and challenge missions. The challenge mission (Level 32, 34, and 35) rewards can only be acquired once per week.


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In addition to the above mission rewards, players can enter the treasure room in the Crystal Barrows. They can open the two smaller chests, which rewards lesser items such as [[strange coin]]s and [[motes of light]], but the big chest can only be opened with a treasure key, which can be used even on the Level 28 version. The chest can drop legendary Queen-themed equipment, legendary Fallen-themed equipment, and (once per character) a Level 36 Exotic weapon.
In addition to the above mission rewards, players can enter the treasure room in the Crystal Barrows. They can open the two smaller chests, which rewards lesser items such as [[strange coin]]s and [[motes of light]], but the big chest can only be opened with a treasure key, which can be used even on the Level 28 version. The chest can drop legendary Queen-themed equipment, legendary Fallen-themed equipment, and (once per character) a Level 36 Exotic weapon.


==Locations==
==Gallery==
*[[Airlock Six]]
<gallery>
**[[The Arena (location)|The Arena]]
File:Destiny-HOW-POE-TreasureChest-Closed.jpg|Screenshot of the Treasure Chest, closed.
***[[Correction Labs]]
File:Destiny-HOW-POE-TreasureChest-Open.jpg|The Treasure Chest opened.
*[[The Cellblocks]]
</gallery>
**[[The Hole]]
*[[Central Airlock]]
**[[Lockup]]


==Former prisoners==
==Former prisoners==
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*[[Nariks Reborn]]
*[[Nariks Reborn]]


===House of Salvation===
===House of Devils===
*[[Eramis, the Shipstealer]]
*[[Eramis, the Shipstealer]]
*[[Praksis, the Technocrat]]
===House of Devils===
*[[Varjis, Clever Headed]] (presumably)
*[[Varjis, Clever Headed]] (presumably)


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*[[Whisper of Oryx]]
*[[Whisper of Oryx]]


==Prison layout==
==Prison Layout==
 
The Prison of Elders is a massive complex in total, with at least four main prison blocks and a minimum of fifty-four floors. A-Block and B-Block are known to house  Fallen denoted as Scar and Rats respectively, C-Block contains a significant number of Cabal, and D-Block contains Hive. It is unknown what blocks the Taken and Vex are placed in, as they have not been shown to be associated with any particular one, though it is known that the Prison keeps a significant quantity of them. It could be that these blocks are organised in accordance to the security required to contain certain inmates, which would explain why the Fallen remnants of the [[House of Scar]] are placed in a different block from their unaffiliated rat counterparts.  
The Prison of Elders is a massive complex in total, with at least four main prison blocks and a minimum of fifty-four floors. A-Block and B-Block are known to house  Fallen denoted as Scar and Rats respectively, C-Block contains a significant number of Cabal, and D-Block contains Hive. It is unknown what blocks the Taken and Vex are placed in, as they have not been shown to be associated with any particular one, though it is known that the Prison keeps a significant quantity of them. It could be that these blocks are organised in accordance to the security required to contain certain inmates, which would explain why the Fallen remnants of the [[House of Scar]] are placed in a different block from their unaffiliated rat counterparts.  


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In case of a Prison riot, turrets were installed in the catwalks that could be controlled remotely from the Security Hub.
In case of a Prison riot, turrets were installed in the catwalks that could be controlled remotely from the Security Hub.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
D1poe1.jpg|Entrances to arenas
PoE servitor.jpg
D1poe2.jpg|Fallen arena
D1poe3.jpg|Vex arena
D1poe4.jpg|Cabal arena
D1poe5.jpg|Hive arena
D1poe6.jpg|Entrance into the treasure room
D1poe7.jpg|Treasure room
File:Destiny-HOW-POE-TreasureChest-Closed.jpg|Treasure room chest
D2poe1.jpg|Prison of Elders arena in Destiny 2
WardenArena1.jpg|Mad Warden boss arena
MadWardenArena2.jpg
MadWardenArena3.jpg
File:Wardenofnothing.jpeg
D2Poetrain.jpg|Prison train
D2poetrain1.jpg|Prison train tracks
PoeCell1.jpg
PoeCell2.jpg
PoeCell3.jpg
Poeturret.jpg|Prison security turret
PoeTaken.jpg|Guardians battling the Taken
PoeWolves.jpg|Guardians battling the Wolves
Poepetra.jpg|Petra inspecting the Scorned Barons cells
PoeCayde.jpg|Cayde-6 being crazy
Destiny-VariksTheLoyal-Closeup.jpg|Former warden, Variks the Loyal
servitor6.jpg|The Mad Warden
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*The Prison of Elders is the first Arena in the ''[[Destiny]]'' series.
*In the [[Last Call]] mission, some of the [[Spider's Associate]]s can be spotted on the second and third levels of the prison cells. They can be seen battling against some of the inmates and players are even able to kill a friendly associate with a sniper.
*Despite [[Skolas's Revenge]] not being classified as a raid, it is possible to get the Raider and Flawless Raider achievements from Skolas's Revenge.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[April Update]]''
**''[[April Update]]''
**''[[The Dawning (Rise of Iron)|The Dawning]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]'' {{mo}}
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]'' {{mo}}
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Shadowkeep]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Final Shape]]'' {{Ia}}
**''[[Episode: Revenant]]''


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Arena]]

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