Editing The Spider

|name=The Spider

|image= [[File:Spider-quest-giver.jpg|300px]]

|othernames= The Shore's Only Law <br> Don {{c|[[Drifter]]}} <br> Baron {{c|[[Uldren Sov|Crow]]}} <br> Spiderkell <br> Eliksni Entrepreneur <br> Rakis<ref>'''Bungie (2022/8/30)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - [[Sails of the Shipstealer]] step 14''</ref> <br> VIP #1889

|affiliation=[[House of Devils]] {{c|formerly}} <br> [[House of Wolves]] {{c|formerly}} <br> [[House of Spider]] <br> [[House of Light]] {{c|According to [[Eido]]}}

|rank= Kingpin <br> [[Baron]]

 

He aided the Guardians in tracking down the [[Scorn|Scorned Barons]], putting an end to his [[Siviks, Lost to None|brother's]] rival [[Kell's Scourge|syndicate]], and stopping the spread of the [[Wrathborn]] in the Reef.

 

After running afoul of [[Mara Sov]], he went into hiding within the [[Eliksni Quarter]] and threw his lot in with the [[House of Light]]. He now assists his adoptive brother [[Mithrax, Kell of Light]] in combating the forces of the [[The Witness|Witness]], including [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness]].

[[File:Spider.gif|thumb|The Spider, Leader of the Spider's Syndicate|300px]]

The Spider and his fortune eventually arrived on the lawless [[Tangled Shore]], where he established himself as the head of a major [[House of Spider|syndicate]]. He amassed a sizeable and loyal following of Eliksni bodyguards, enforcers, associates, and freelance operatives thanks to his generous [[Ether]] payment, including continued payments if one of his employees was injured while on the job.<ref name="ED">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Ether Doctor]]''</ref> The Spider's rule was aided by procuring a [[Transmat]] system that covered his entire territory from the [[Hunter]] [[Olu Alderdice]].<ref name= "Trackless Waste">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Trackless Waste]]''</ref> During the exchange, the sly [[Guardian]] offered the Spider arsenic lipstick as well, but he noted that it looked far better on her. When she offered her hand to shake on their deal, the Spider began reaching out but quickly stopped himself and scrutinized her before withdrawing his hand, a decision which she applauded as wise.<ref name= "Trackless Waste"></ref>

The Spider's reign was not without difficulties, however, as his brother and associate [[Siviks, Lost to None|Siviks]] became outraged at how the Spider conducted himself and his fascination with human artifacts. When Siviks moved against him, the Spider had his brother captured and brought before him, offended that his hospitality and brotherly ties had been betrayed. He offered a chance to his brother to apologize, but Siviks merely spit in his face and laughed. The Spider ordered him to be handed over to the [[Awoken]] and sentenced to the [[Prison of Elders]]. As his brother was dragged away he accused the Spider of being worse than the rest of the Fallen due to his ties to humanity, but the Spider merely taunted him. However, once his associates had left, the Spider stared regretfully at where his brother had once stood before sighing and returning to business.<ref name="Anarchy">'''Bungie (2018/12/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], [[Anarchy]]''</ref>

Prior to the outbreak of the [[Taken War]], Queen Mara Sov evacuated the [[Dreaming City]] and made a deal with the Spider to protect the Watchtower and in return, she would turn a blind eye to his businesses. The Spider accepted this deal and continued to honor it even after Mara's disappearance and presumed demise at the [[Battle of Saturn]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/3/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/beyond-the-watchtower Beyond the Watertower]''</ref>

At some point, Cayde grew bored of the Tower and ventured out to hunt enemies of the Vanguard. This campaign developed into a hunt against the [[Scorn]], a powerful faction of Fallen outlaws who terrorised the Shore. Cayde with his team entered the [[Spider's Palace]] in search for [[Araskes, the Trickster]], however, blew his cover after starting a fight with the Trickster over gambling. Cayde later meets with the Spider to explain himself since fighting in the Palace is strictly forbidden. The Spider, not happy, enlists Cayde and his team to capture the Scorned Barons and put them into the [[Prison of Elders]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/10/25)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [https://imgur.com/a/AvKkHVj Cayde Six Comic pt 2]''</ref>

[[File:Syndicate.jpg|thumb|300px|The Spider in his lair]]

The emergence of the [[Scorn]] saw the Spider's Syndicate become embroiled in conflict with them and driven away from their original territory. The Spider went into hiding within his [[Spider's Safehouse|safehouse]] and cloaked the entrance behind a holographic rockface. He was contacted by Petra, who wanted to join forces with him and [[The Guardian|the Young Wolf]] to hunt down and kill [[Uldren Sov]] after the Awoken Prince had gone rogue and became the leader of the Scorn. Spider was unwilling to open his safehouse until the local Scorn outside were dealt with. He dispatched [[Avrok, Spider's Associate|Avrok]] and [[Arrha, Spider's Associate|Arrha]] to help the Young Wolf deal with the Scorn, and upon their defeat opened his throne room to Petra and the Guardian. As they entered he mocked Petra's failure to hold the Scorned Barons and accused her of causing him to lose his grip on the Tangled Shore. He then inquired about the whereabouts of the Young Wolf's Ghost, but Petra kept the conversation focused on the Scorn and proposed an alliance. Spider was reluctant to help, noting that he was sure to wind up short on such a deal, and demanded that the Young Wolf would owe him for the help he provided. The Guardian agreed to the deal, much to the Spider's delight.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]],[[Missions|Mission]]: [[High Plains Blues]]'' </ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-high-plains-tangled-shore-5 Ghost Scan: High Plains #5]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-high-plains-tangled-shore-6 Ghost Scan High Plains #6]''</ref>

With the Spiders intel, the Guardian accepts bounties from him and begin to dismantle the Scorn's operations. The Guardians succeed in killing [[Araskes, the Trickster]], [[Yaviks, the Rider]] and [[Kaniks, the Mad Bomber]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/adventure-target-the-trickster Target: The Trickster]''</ref>

With the Scorn nobility crumbling, the Spider provides intel on the whereabouts of [[Pirrha, the Rifleman]], allowing the Guardian to fight past his forces and decoys and eventually kill Pirrha; avenging Cayde's Ghost.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/adventure-target-the-rifleman Target: The Rifleman]''</ref>

Later, the Guardian discover remains of Servitors belonging to the Spider completely drained of their ether. The Spider takes this as evidence that [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman]], who has a hatred for Servitors, is nearby. Despite his great strength and Flame Cauldron weapon, the Guardian slay the sadistic Baron.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/adventure-target-the-hangman Target: The Hangman]''</ref> The Spider gives another tip to the Guardian for [[Hiraks, the Mindbender]] who is residing near a downed Hive Warship, and the whereabouts of their second-in-command, [[Elykris, the Machinist]] near [[Salvage Zone QX]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/adventure-target-the-mindbender Target: The Mindbender]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/the-machinist The Machinist]''</ref>

[[File:ScornBattle1.jpg|thumb|300px|The Spider's forces battling the Scorn]]

The Guardians dispose of Hiraks and Elykris reducing the Scorn's leadership to [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]], the Scorn's Archon, and Uldren himself. The Spider shares new intel which confirms that Uldren and Fikrul have been sighted at the Awoken Watchtower, a place which is said to house the Awoken's deepest secrets. Within the structure, Uldren orders Fikrul to hold off the enemy while he finishes his work. The Spider's aids the Guardians with his main forces and engage with the Scorn's defenses as the Guardian breach past them and enters the Watchtower. At the entrance, they face off with Fikrul who desires revenge for his fellow Barons. Despite his Dark Ether powers, the Guardian manages to kill Fikrul and later dispose Uldren.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/nothing-left-to-say Nothing Left To Say]''</ref>

At a later date, the Guardians maintained vigilance over the Tangled Shore to hunt down any [[Prison of Elders]] escapees and provide favors for the Spider to pay off their "debt" to the Fallen Mob. This includes hunting down the [[Silent Fang]], those affiliated with [[Irxis, Wolf Baroness]] and [[Beltrik, the Veiled]], [[Fortifier Yann]] and [[Calzar, Scarred Captain]], the latter of three the Spider had personal beef with.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/wanted-calzar-scarred-captain-2 Wanted: Calzar, Scarred Captain]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/wanted-student-of-beltrik Wanted:Student of Beltrik]''</ref>

The Spider also has the Guardians deal with remnants of Hiraks' Hive brood after agreeing to take it as a favour. They discover Hive Knights, [[Hiraks's Familiar]] is poisoned with [[Ether]] as a result of Hiraks' experiments and later encounter the progenitor of the Hive within the Tangled Shore was Hiraks' former consort, [[In Anânh, Brood Queen]]. They manage to corner and kill the Brood Queen, bringing further stability to the Tangled Shore, only for Spider to complain about the ease of their favor.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/wanted-hiraks-familiar Wanted: Hiraks Familiar]''</ref><ref name="Broodhold">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Broodhold]]''</ref>

At the request of the Spider, the [[Drifter]], a close associate of his, assembles a team to reclaim the [[Prison of Elders]] from the Barons. A fireteam infiltrates the Prison and clear out waves of rogue inmates. Pushing forward they hear the voice of [[Variks]] which the Drifter notes to be Varik's malfunctioning [[The Mad Warden|Servitor]]. The finale culminates in the biggest gunfight ever in Prison history with the Guardians battling against the Warden and his reinforcements. They defeat the Mad Warden and the Drifter later notes that he will clean up the Prison to let the Spider sell it back to the Awoken.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://youtu.be/G9x8OPXvOrU Mad Warden Dialogue at 6:00]''</ref>

Following Uldren's death and the defeat of most of the Scorn's leadership, the Spider returned to expanding his criminal operations and running the Tangled Shore. Arrha reported to him that he had learned from Mithrax about shipments of supplies and human artifacts from [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] were being shipped back to Last City by Deputy-Commander [[Sloane]] in unarmed craft hidden with cloaking technology that they could catch with webs. Intrigued, the Spider ordered Arrha to go fishing for these craft, but quickly became exasperated when his subordinate was confused by the human terminology. Sighing, he told him to go catch a boat, and after Arrha left he growled about having to explain himself to his underlings.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Scatterhorn Armor#Scatterhorn Mask / Helm / Hood|Scatterhorn Helmet]]''</ref> When Arrha brought him the first of the captured shipments, the Spider was disappointed by the contents, which although priceless, was mostly technology and data that he had little personal interest in. After expressing his displeasure to Arrha he requested the ship's log, in which he discovered something of interest: that Sloane believed an unknown party was stealing items from the [[Green Dove Arcology]]. Interested in who else was stealing from the Titan shipments, he ordered [[Brivi]] to take over the capture web while Arrha hunted for the identity of the thief.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Scatterhorn Armor#Scatterhorn Grasps / Gauntlets / Wraps|Scatterhorn Gauntlets]]''</ref>

[[File:Arrha.jpg|thumb|300px|Arrha, the Spider's close associate]]

The Spider was soon informed that the thief was [[Ghislaine]], a [[Dead Orbit]] operative who was taking technology from Titan for the organization's own benefit. He ordered Arrha to intercept the thief and his ship and have him brought before him. In the logs of the Dead Orbit vessel, the Spider discovered an ancient painting, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Starry_Night The Starry Night]'', was among the items Dead Orbit had stolen from the Green Dove Arcology. As Ghislaine protested her capture, the Spider attempted to strike a jovial tone and offered his friendship to the human, offering to not only speed him on the way to Titan but also offered the previously captured shipment as recompense. Feigning disinterest, all the Spider requested in return was a symbolic gift in return and pretended to randomly pick the item number which corresponded to the painting. However, Ghislaine revealed that the item was not amongst her shipment and that the Spider's men must have hacked another Dead Orbit manifest off their network. Hiding his disappointment, the Spider inquired if the painting was already on Earth and upon learning that it was, he ordered his men to let Ghislaine go free unharmed.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Scatterhorn Armor#Scatterhorn Vest / Plate / Robes|Scatterhorn Chest Armor]]''</ref>

Still hoping to acquire ''The Starry Night'' for his collection, the Spider contacted his spy within Dead Orbit, [[Howe]], and sent him a long list of weapons, ammo, and a few other items for acquisition including the painting in order to try and hide his desire for it. When Howe contacted him, the Spider noticed his nervousness and was annoyed that the operative had picked up on the painting's inclusion. Howe questioned why the Spider would want a pre-[[Golden Age]] painting, the Spider decided to have him killed for his inquisitiveness and informed him that all he needed to know was that he was being paid to bring it and gave him forty hours to supply the shipment.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Scatterhorn Armor#Scatterhorn Strides / Greaves / Boots|Scatterhorn Leg Armor]]''</ref> Howe brought the shipment and was promptly murdered by the Spider, who admired the painting in front of his subordinates and opined that it had been achieved without the [[Traveler]]'s "nonsense". He ordered Arrha to clear the body out and leave, and once alone he hummed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Li_Hua Mo Li Hua] to open his secret treasure room below his throne. Descending into the room, the Spider placed his newest acquisition onto his wall of pre-Golden Age paintings.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Scatterhorn Armor#Scatterhorn Cloak / Mark / Bond|Scatterhorn Class Otem]]''</ref>

[[File:Siviks.gif|300px|thumb|Siviks, the Spider's brother]]

With the Guardian now owing favors to him, the Spider enlists them in aiding one of his valued business associates: [[Ada-1]] and the secret [[Black Armory]]; to which he gifts them a badge to permit entry into the Armory's private store at the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|Tower]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/7)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], Transcript: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-black-armory-badge-the-black-armory Quest: Black Armory Badge] ''</ref> The Guardian would provide Ada-1 the assistance she needed by reclaiming the lost [[Volundr Forge]] from the [[Red Legion]] and forging their first weapon frame.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/7)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], Transcript: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-the-first-blacksmith-the-black-armory The First Blacksmith, The Black Armory]''</ref> However, their endeavors with the Black Armory would only get more complicated from there on out.

After the Scorn's rampage, Siviks who previously fell out with his brother over his relationship with [[humanity]], was able to escape the [[Prison of Elders]] and gather enough followers to form his own rival syndicate, the [[Kell's Scourge]].<ref name="Anarchy"/><ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/7)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], Transcript:[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/the-new-syndicates-identity The New Syndicate's Identity]''</ref> Seeking vengeance, he started attacking The Spider's territory and distributing weapons belonging to the Black Armory to Fallen across the Solar System.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/7)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], Transcript: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/scourge-of-the-armory Scourge of the Armory]''</ref>

When Fallen manufactured Black Armory gear made its way to the Guardians, Ada-1 immediately enlists the Guardians to recover gear as evidence to present in front of the Spider.<ref> '''Bungie (2018/12/7)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], Transcript: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-tainted-black-armory-gear-the-spiders-competition Quest: Tainted Gear]''</ref> Taking notice of his growing competition and the contraband near his Shore, the Spider enlists the Guardians to scavenge the local Fallen for information regarding Siviks' newly-uncovered syndicate and tasks them to put his brother down.<ref> '''Bungie (2018/12/7)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Black Armory (expansion)|Black Armory]], Activision Blizzard, Transcript: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-the-new-syndicates-identity-the-spiders-competition Spider's Competition]''</ref>

In a final bid to gain an edge over the Guardians and his competition, Siviks sought the secrets of [[Obsidian Accelerator|Project Niobe]], an initiative to develop and produce enhanced Black Armory prototypes, for the Fallen.<ref> '''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], [[Scourge of the Past]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/the-black-armory-papers?highlight=Black+armory+pages The Black Armory Pages]''</ref> Following up on clues to its whereabouts in the stolen pages of Meyrin's journal, Siviks lead his Syndicate to take over the restricted [[Niobe Labs]], attaining control over its security protocols and the [[Bergusia Forge]] hidden within. Despite Siviks using the lab's defense protocols to his advantage, the Guardians were able to best his tactics and Fallen reinforcements. This forces Siviks to retreat and leaves the Guardians to claim their prize.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/1/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/niobes-torment?highlight=Niobe%27s Niobe's Torment]''</ref> Siviks then releases [[The Black Recluse, Forge Warden|The Black Recluse]] to protect the final forge, named precisely to mock the Spider, but is thwarted by the Guardians.

Cornered in the forge, Siviks goes up against the [[The Guardian|Guardian]] and is slain, denying the Kell's Scourge any technology and leadership and leaving them utterly crippled.<ref> '''Bungie (2018/1/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-not-a-weapon-lock-and-key Lock and Key]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/1/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-the-obsidian-accelerator?highlight=Obsidian+accelerator The Obsidian Accelerator]''</ref>

Around the same time that the Drifter introduced [[Gambit Prime]], the Guardian visited the Spider on matters related to the Drifter after finishing a run of [[the Reckoning]].

[[File:SpiderBlackMarket.jpg|thumb|300px|The Spider's "Gjallarhorn"]]  

If the player chose to side with the Drifter, the Guardian visits the Spider to purchase an item known as "The Jerky" for the Drifter. Among the "Jerky" is a caged Ghost and a replica [[Gjallarhorn]], though only "The Jerky" can be purchased. This exchange leads the Guardian to go to Titan to acquire supplies for the Drifter.<ref> '''Bungie (2019/3/16)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [https://youtu.be/eVJcX-ZiSiU Stand with the Drifter]''</ref>

If the player chose to side with the [[Vanguard]], the Guardian confronts the Spider about his dealings with the Drifter. The Spider responds by saying that he is a "simple businessman" and would be willing to sever relations with the Drifter "for the right price." After paying a bribe of 50,000 [[Glimmer]], the Spider informs the Guardian that the Drifter was planning something on Titan, which prompts them to go there to investigate further. The Spider later informed the Drifter of this investigation, prompting the Drifter to contact the Guardian directly while they were on Titan.<ref> '''Bungie (2019/3/16)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [https://youtu.be/nQt2rgIP5T0 Stand with the Vanguard]''</ref>

After the Guardian found the core for the [[Bastion (weapon)|Bastion]] in the [[Corridors of Time]], they collected data from Fallen targets and brought them to the Spider. He deciphered the name [[Defiled Reysk, the Waning Light|"Lightkiller"]] from the intel, telling the Guardian about his legacy. He decides to help the Guardian by first tipping them on one of his [[Aksiniks, Bound by Honor|old acquaintances]] hiding away in the Empty Tank, betting on fights with [[Azilis, Dusk Marauder|Azilis]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/backroom-brawl Backroom Brawl]''</ref> After killing the Captain, they bring a note to the Spider left behind by the original owner, Reysk, who was killed by a Guardian Fireteam and buried somewhere in the [[Tangled Shore]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/talk-to-spider-7 Aksiniks Note]''</ref>

The Spider then orders the Guardian to patrol the Tangled Shore to force answers on the location of the grave from its inhabitants.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/a-strong-arm A Strong Arm]''</ref> Eventually, one of Spider's Associates would catch word of the location of the grave in the [[Trappers Cave]]. However, the Guardian would discover Reysk was warped into a Scorn [[Chieftain]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/rude-awakening Rude Awakening]''</ref> Following the revelation, the Spider gave the Guardian the location of Reysk, the one place where Scorn influence was the strongest, the Hollowed Lair.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/altered-chief Altered Chief]''</ref>

During the [[Festival of the Lost]], The Spider hired the aid of the [[Guardian]] to investigate the operations of the [[House of Kings]] who ventured into the ruins of the [[Dreadnaught]] to learn [[Hive]] magic.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]] [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/apocryphal-accomplice Apocryphal Accomplice]''</ref> He notes that the [[Vex]] had taken an interest in the Kings' activities and stole their salvage and simulated it within the [[Infinite Forest|Haunted Forest]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/a-cunning-mask A Cunning Mask]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2020/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/a-masked-treasure A Masked Treasure]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2020/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/a-smiling-mask A Smiling Mask]''</ref>

Following the [[Black Fleet]]’s return to the Sol System, the Tangled Shore comes under assault from the forces of [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]], the Hive God of War, forcing the Spider and his syndicate on the defensive once more. Worse, Xivu Arath's forces make use of organic structures called [[Cryptolith]]s that drive Hive into a berserk state and corrupt other species to her service, called the [[Wrathborn]], some of which include members of the Spider's organization. The Spider soon meets with the Guardian once more after their mission on Luna ended bittersweetly; they managed to save the Warlock [[Osiris]] but his Ghost [[Sagira]] sacrificed herself to save her Guardian. To avenge Sagira and combat Xivu Arath, the Spider proposes a partnership with the Guardian to restore his territory and reopen the flow of Glimmer; they would hunt the Wrathborn and their leader, the [[High Celebrant of Xivu Arath]], and the Spider would provide the resources needed for such a hunt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Later on, after the Guardian acquired a second relic from Eramis's pirates, the Spider asked Mithrax and the Guardians to speak with him at The Ether Tank. Agreeing to the meeting, Spider informs Mithrax that he and his crew have been collecting priceless things from Eramis and her pirates, leading an annoyed Mithrax to believe he is looking for a share but Spider clarifies he is thinking that they should take everything Eramis originally wanted. Become what Eramis originally wanted as a form of payback. This idea, however, angers Mithrax, demanding that he not speak of such things beneath the Great Machine, much less in his presence, or he will end him personally, even addressing him by his actual name of Rakis. Sufficiently threatened, Spider backs down and agrees to drop the matter. When the Light Kell takes his leave, he demands the Guardian to do the same.

Spider would later be contacted again by Eido, first asking him about his interest in human culture and art before asking about his history with Mithrax in the House of Wolves. Spider, however, informs the Scribe that her father wouldn't approve even though Eido believes her father would understand as it is a part of their history as the House of Light but Spider remains unconvinced stating that she doesn't know what her father is capable of. When Eido asks what he means, Spider refuses to elaborate and states that their conversation never happened.

 

 

 

 

==Personality and traits==

[[File:Spiderghost.jpg|thumb|300px| The Shore's Only Law]]

The Spider is much like a stereotypical criminal kingpin, he will go to great lengths to maintain his influence and has no qualms about battling his own kind to do it. He is even willing to ally with Petra Venj, an old "acquaintance" of his, and the Guardian, to restore his territory and deal with the Scorn and Uldren. This is further supported by the description of one of his daily bounties where he states that he would have even considered working out an agreement with the [[Red Legion]] had they not disrespected him.<ref name ="Legion">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/conquer-the-conquerors Conquerors]''</ref> However, while he maintains that their alliance is merely for business, the Spider shows a level of honor and respect towards the Guardian, keeping his word in their deals and continuing their "friendship".  

Despite this, the Spider is willing to alter a deal to make sure that those who owe him a debt don't pay it back too quickly and too easily, as he does not want to get the short end of the stick. This was apparent when the Guardians cleared out the Hive infestation within the Tangled Shore. After slaying the Brood Queen, The Spider found that the threat was too "easy" for it to satisfy their debt to him. Despite Ghost's objections, the Spider points out that the mission wasn't a deal, only "considerations". Likely he finds the Guardians too useful and skilled to simply say that all debts are paid.<ref name="Broodhold"/> Spider is not without hubris, however, as the Guardian would get the better of Spider following the agreement in handling the Wrathborn infesting the Tangled Shore. When offered anything from his personal collection, the Guardian chose Crow's freedom, which left Spider surprised and angered but when the Guardian used his own word against him, Spider grudgingly relented. This showed that the Spider enjoyed having the advantage in his dealings with the Guardians but is pragmatic enough to accept that there are some battles he can't win and its better for him to not make an enemy of the Guardians.

Though the Spider can be very ruthless in how he runs his criminal enterprise, the mob boss has shown a capacity for generosity and reasonable nature. Instead of just hoarding all the profits and leaving next to nothing for his employees, he ensures his workforce is paid what they earn, far more generous than a contemporary Fallen Kell, Archon or Baron.<ref name="ED"/> Despite his more "generous" nature, the Spider is still ruthless, as he had a supplier killed for asking too many questions and was reputed to be rather cruel to Crow when the Lightbearer was under his employment, even having his Ghost rigged to exploded should he "stray from the nest".

The Spider displays a fascination with various aspects of humanity and its culture. He has no interest in what [[Fallen]] would normally consider priceless,<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Scatterhorn Armor#Scatterhorn Grasps / Gauntlets / Wraps|Scatterhorn Gauntlets]]''</ref> and instead avidly collects ancient human artwork, as well as dead [[Ghost]]s.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Scatterhorn Armor#Scatterhorn Cloak / Mark / Bond|Scatterhorn Class Item]]''</ref><ref>''Game Informer #104: At the Crossroads''</ref> In addition to this, the Spider does enjoy collecting trophies, out of interest or monetary purposes, from his dead enemies, so much so that he offers bounties on them.

The Spider is highly fluent in English. His voice lacks much of the growls and clicks associated with Eliksni speech; this may be due to either practice or some form of translation device (although he claims that [[Variks]] speaks perfect English as well, deliberately using poor grammar to seem more harmless to the Awoken). Reflecting his fascination with humanity, he frequently uses human figures of speech and body language, even when speaking to other Eliksni (to whom such gestures are meaningless).<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Scatterhorn_Armor#Scatterhorn Mask / Helm / Hood|Scatterhorn Helmet]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Death to Kells]]''</ref>

 

 

The Spider provided [[bounties]] targeting [[Prison of Elders]] escapees throughout the Solar System. He also sold infusion materials, with four planetary materials and the required currency rotating per daily reset. Purchasing [[Enhancement Core]]s from Spider doubled their cost during that day until reset. Wanted enemies in Lost Sectors could also have dropped Spider-specific weapons and armor.

===Faction weapons===

*[[Thin Line]] - 110 RPM energy [[Hand Cannon]] - Widow's Walk (EDZ), Grove of Ulan-Tan ([[Io]])

*[[Wrong Side of Right]] - 150 RPM kinetic [[Scout Rifle]] - The Pit (EDZ), Flooded Chasm (EDZ), Aphix Conduit (Io)

*[[Trackless Waste]] - 900 RPM kinetic [[Submachine Gun]] - Shaft 13 (EDZ), Pariah's Refuge ([[Mercury]])

*[[Right Side of Wrong]] - 450 RPM energy [[Pulse Rifle]] - Ancient's Haunt ([[Nessus]]), Ma'adim Subterrane (Mars)

===Infusion materials===

'''Idle quotes'''<br>

*''"What is your Earth phrase… If we meet again?"''

*''"I… approve."''

*''"Don't be shy... it bores me!"''

*''"The [[Drifter]]? Here? And he didn't stop to say hello? I am… disappointed."''

*''"I think you'll find our friendship… agreeable."''

*''"No one has called me Wolf in a very long time. I was born into that House, yes. But even then I knew a bad investment when I saw one."''<ref> [https://brainplagued.tumblr.com/post/189959229680/i-dont-often-hear-this-line-from-him| Spider's in game quote]</ref>

'''Bounty quotes'''<br>

*''"Perhaps if the Red Legion had spoken to me we could have worked out an agreement, but they disrespected me. I want them out."''<ref name="Legion"/>

*''"Here's one for you. Cabal deserter, Mars. Ordinarily, I'd look the other way… but it's the Cabal who are paying me. Ha"''

*''"Another that the Awoken want dead. Feh. They're paying, so what do I care. One has to cultivate a certain… open-mindedness, don't you think?"''

*''"Can't say as I care much for the Taken, but I've got a contact who will pay good money for this one's head…"''

*Alongside Variks and Mithrax, The Spider is the third known Fallen to be a Guardian ally.

**The Spider's obsession with pre-Golden Age human culture is revealed to extend beyond art, as the lore for the [[Cryptolith Lure]] reveals he owns "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad a pre-Collapse datapad, named after a fruit.]" Similarly, in the lore for the [[Scatterhorn Armor]], the Spider knows the first verse to the Chinese folk song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Li_Hua "Mo Li Hua" ("茉莉花", meaning "Jasmine Flower").]

*The Spider may possess his own Ketch, as one can find such a ship by turning around in the safe zone at Thieves' Landing. The ketch is decorated in orange stripes, which reflects the Spider's insignia and bounties.

*The Spider and the Drifter have a strong business relationship. So much so that Spider would send his failed associates to go survive the Drifter's [[Gambit]] and Gambit Prime or die.

*The Spider shows enmity towards multiple escapees from the Prison, such as [[Calzar, Scarred Captain]], [[Fortifier Yann]], and [[Student of Beltrik]], personally issuing bounties on them.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/wanted-fortifier-yann-2 Wanted: Fortifier Yann]''</ref>

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==List of appearances==

*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]]'' {{1st}}

**''[[Season of the Forge]]''

**''[[Season of the Drifter]]''

**''[[Season of Dawn]]''

**''[[Season of Arrivals]]''  

**''[[Season of the Hunt]]''