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|name= Skolas, Kell of Kells
|image= [[File:Skolas-defeated-grimoire.jpg|300px]]
|species= [[Fallen]]
|faction= [[House of Wolves]]
|rank= [[Kell]]
|class= [[Captain]]<ref name="House page"/>
|mission= [[A Kell Rising]] <br> [[Queen's Ransom]] <br> [[Prison of Elders]]: [[Skolas's Revenge]]
|gender= Male
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|weapon= [[Shrapnel Launcher]]<br>[[Scorch Cannon]]
|ability= Devour Essence
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'''Skolas, Kell of Kells''' (formerly known as '''Skolas, the Rabid''' and '''Skolas, Wolf Kell''') is a [[Fallen]] [[Captain]] who became [[Kell]] of the [[House of Wolves]] during the war against the [[Reef]]<ref name="Fate"/> and sought to unite all of the Fallen Houses under his rule.<ref name="House page"/>

==Biography==
Skolas, the Rabid, a noble of the House of Wolves, emerged as one of three major contenders for the House's Kellship after [[Mara Sov|Queen Mara Sov]] killed the previous Kell, [[Virixas]], in the battle near [[Ceres]] known as the Scatter, where the [[Awoken]] annihilated half of the Wolves' numbers. Skolas secured a Pyrrhic victory over [[Irxis, Wolf Baroness]] in the Eos Clash, and tricked the Awoken into eliminating [[Parixas, the Howling]] for him in the Battle of Iris. With his rivals gone, Skolas became Wolf Kell and rallied the remaining Wolves against the Awoken. In the end, due to betrayal by [[Variks, The Loyal|Variks]], he was captured in the Cybele Uprising and incarcerated in the [[Prison of Elders]].

The Queen later sent Skolas to the [[Nine]] as a gift, in an effort to placate them over sending the [[Crow (device)|Crow]]s into their territory in the search for [[Kaliks Prime]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Ghost_Fragment:_The_Queen|Ghost Fragment: The Queen]]''</ref> However, due to a possible betrayal by the Nine,<ref name="Fate">'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Mystery: Fate of Skolas|Mystery: Fate of Skolas]]''</ref> Skolas broke free and returned to lead the House of Wolves in rebellion against the Queen.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> He has ambitions of making himself ruler over all the Fallen houses, seeking to bring as many as he can under his control. <ref name="House page">[https://www.bungie.net/en/event/houseofwolves#social-space_ '''Bungie.net''': House of Wolves]</ref> His ultimate goal is not just the destruction of the Reef, but also the fall of the [[City]] and the salvation of the Fallen race by reclaiming the [[Traveler|Great Machine]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen 3|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 3]]''</ref>

Skolas is extremely prideful and vicious, even for a Kell. He is also quite delusional, according to Variks, as he sees himself as fulfilling an ancient prophecy. His failure at the Cybele Uprising drives him to near fanatical levels to succeed where others had failed, securing he future for his house and the Fallen race once and for all.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ghost Fragment: Fallen 3|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 3]]''</ref> His failure again at the Terminus left him in a near catatonic state, at least until directly challenged by the Guardians.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Skolas, Captured|Skolas, Captured]]''</ref>

==Gameplay==
He is encountered several times in the [[House of Wolves (expansion)|''House of Wolves'']] expansion. He is first seen on Venus attempting to rally the House of Winter to his cause. He escapes before the player has the chance to stop him. He is encountered again in the Terminus, attempting to use [[Vex]] technology to secure the Wolves' power. He is captured by the player and sent to the Prison.

Skolas is the final boss of the level 35 Prison of Elders challenge, [[Skolas' Revenge]]. He is armed with a Scorch Cannon, and is supported by a group of servitors who increase his defense. He can also cast a debuff called devouring essence, which kills a guardian in 30 seconds but can be countered by sharing the debuff with other players.

==Gallery==
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File:Skolas.png|Skolas in game.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{First mentioned}}
**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{1st}}

==References==
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