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{{Quote|They want to know what you know."<br>"Yes. And I will tell them, but they will never understand. I'll greet them with a smile and welcome them in. I will learn how we can benefit from their ignorance.|Guren and Toland, when Eriana and Eris approached him about the knowledge how to destroy Crota}} | {{Quote|They want to know what you know."<br>"Yes. And I will tell them, but they will never understand. I'll greet them with a smile and welcome them in. I will learn how we can benefit from their ignorance.|Guren and Toland, when Eriana and Eris approached him about the knowledge how to destroy Crota}} | ||
Many of Toland's discoveries survived him via fragments of his journal and the memories of [[dead Ghost]]s. A whole copy of the journal was kept by [[Eris Morn]]. His studies led him to conclude that the Darkness was the evolutionary endpoint of the universe and that its campaign of destruction was to ensure that nothing could ever rise to challenge it.<ref name="Darkness 3">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Ghost_Fragment:_Darkness_3|Ghost Fragment: Darkness 3]]''</ref> He had a fascination with Hive rituals, particularly the [[Deathsong]] of [[Ir Yût, the Deathsinger|Ir Yût]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Ir_Yût,_the_Deathsinger|Ir Yût, the Deathsinger]]''</ref> | Many of Toland's discoveries survived him via fragments of his journal and the memories of [[dead Ghost]]s. A whole copy of the journal was kept by [[Eris Morn]]. His studies led him to conclude that the Darkness was the evolutionary endpoint of the universe, and that its campaign of destruction was to ensure that nothing could ever rise up to challenge it.<ref name="Darkness 3">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Ghost_Fragment:_Darkness_3|Ghost Fragment: Darkness 3]]''</ref> He had a fascination with Hive rituals, particularly the [[Deathsong]] of [[Ir Yût, the Deathsinger|Ir Yût]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Ir_Yût,_the_Deathsinger|Ir Yût, the Deathsinger]]''</ref> | ||
Years after Toland's exile and in the aftermath of [[The Great Disaster]], the old Warlock was visited by [[Eriana-3]] and [[Eris Morn]], who were seeking a way to destroy the Hive Prince [[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota]]. He revealed to them that Crota could be killed if they were to enter the [[Ascendant Realm]] and slay him within his throne room after defeating his champions. Toland warned them of the many dangers they would face and spoke of the mysterious song sung by the Deathsingers that he wished to understand. Toland decided to join them in their quest to end Crota in order to learn more about the Hive, and they recruited three other Guardians to their mission: the [[Titan (class)|Titan]] [[Vell Tarlowe]] and the [[Hunter]]s [[Sai Mota]] and [[Omar Agah]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/12/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Dark Below]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Raids#Crota.27s_End|Crota's End]]''</ref> As they prepared for their mission, Toland imparted what he knew of Hive lore to Eris, including his knowledge about the [[Ogre]]s known as the [[Might of Crota]], which would be unleashed when Crota's will was challenged. Eris questioned how he had come by this knowledge, and Toland claimed to have learned it from the [[Darkness]] itself.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/12/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Dark Below]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Exalted_Hive#Might_of_Crota|Might of Crota]]''</ref> | Years after Toland's exile and in the aftermath of [[The Great Disaster]], the old Warlock was visited by [[Eriana-3]] and [[Eris Morn]], who were seeking a way to destroy the Hive Prince [[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota]]. He revealed to them that Crota could be killed if they were to enter the [[Ascendant Realm]] and slay him within his throne room after defeating his champions. Toland warned them of the many dangers they would face and spoke of the mysterious song sung by the Deathsingers that he wished to understand. Toland decided to join them in their quest to end Crota in order to learn more about the Hive, and they recruited three other Guardians to their mission: the [[Titan (class)|Titan]] [[Vell Tarlowe]] and the [[Hunter]]s [[Sai Mota]] and [[Omar Agah]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/12/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Dark Below]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Raids#Crota.27s_End|Crota's End]]''</ref> As they prepared for their mission, Toland imparted what he knew of Hive lore to Eris, including his knowledge about the [[Ogre]]s known as the [[Might of Crota]], which would be unleashed when Crota's will was challenged. Eris questioned how he had come by this knowledge, and Toland claimed to have learned it from the [[Darkness]] itself.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/12/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Dark Below]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Exalted_Hive#Might_of_Crota|Might of Crota]]''</ref> | ||
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===Journey in the Ascendant Realm=== | ===Journey in the Ascendant Realm=== | ||
{{Quote|You fools! You disastrous, bumbling squanderers! It's not right! Who now shall be First Navigator, Lord of Shapes, harrowed god, Taken King? Not you! You might have been Kings and Queens of the Deep! But you have toppled Oryx and you have not replaced him! There must be a strongest one. It is the architecture of these spaces. Why are you leaving?|Toland.}} | {{Quote|You fools! You disastrous, bumbling squanderers! It's not right! Who now shall be First Navigator, Lord of Shapes, harrowed god, Taken King? Not you! You might have been Kings and Queens of the Deep! But you have toppled Oryx and you have not replaced him! There must be a strongest one. It is the architecture of these spaces. Why are you leaving?|Toland.}} | ||
He watched the Guardian's progress in their war against [[Oryx]], aiding them indirectly through his messages yet regarding their victories as simply an extension of the [[The Sword Logic|Sword Logic]]. He was infuriated, however, when the Guardian defeated Oryx but refused to take up the mantle as the new Taken King.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[King's Fall]]''</ref> It is possible that the reason Toland was so upset about the Guardians refusing to take Oryx's place was | He watched the Guardian's progress in their war against [[Oryx]], aiding them indirectly through his messages yet regarding their victories as simply an extension of the [[The Sword Logic|Sword Logic]]. He was infuriated, however, when the Guardian defeated Oryx but refused to take up the mantle as the new Taken King.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[King's Fall]]''</ref> It is possible that the reason Toland was so upset about the Guardians refusing to take Oryx's place was because he himself became a firm believer in the Sword Logic and the nature of the strongest ruling. With the Guardians freeing the Light, not Taking it and leaving Oryx's throne vacant, it was obvious Toland felt the Guardians squandered the chance to take Oryx's place, and more so that the Sword Logic failed and was now broken. This in turn left Toland's deeply held beliefs and his years of studying the Hive all for nothing. | ||
Toland's voice can be heard in Destiny 2 during the Voidwalker subclass mission. He will recount some of his discoveries about the Hive and the Darkness, and how he entered the Ascendant Realm. | Toland's voice can be heard in Destiny 2 during the Voidwalker subclass mission. He will recount some of his discoveries about the Hive and the Darkness, and how he entered the Ascendant Realm. | ||
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===In The Depths of The Dreaming City=== | ===In The Depths of The Dreaming City=== | ||
{{quote|Guiding the uninitiated toward a final battle of spectacular futility used to be my specialty, you know. Forgive me if I'm a little rusty.|Toland}} | {{quote|Guiding the uninitiated toward a final battle of spectacular futility used to be my specialty, you know. Forgive me if I'm a little rusty.|Toland}} | ||
Toland still journeys through the Ascendant plane between throne worlds; it is also revealed that he created a small worldlet for himself. After her death to Oryx, Toland held an encounter with [[Mara Sov]] on her journey to [[Eleusinia]]. When he questioned her, Mara temporarily drove Toland out | Toland still journeys through the Ascendant plane between throne worlds; it is also revealed that he created a small worldlet for himself. After her death to Oryx, Toland held an encounter with [[Mara Sov]] on her journey to [[Eleusinia]]. When he questioned her, Mara temporarily drove Toland out his own realm and used it as a resting point for her own trek through the Ascendant plane.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description: [[Reverie Dawn Armor#Reverie Dawn Grasps / Gauntlets / Gloves|Reverie Dawn Grasps / Gauntlets / Gloves]]''</ref> | ||
In ''Forsaken'', Toland appears as a floating ball of light in the Ascendant Realm within the [[Dreaming City]]. Upon encountering him, he reluctantly agrees to lead the Guardian out of the Ascendant Realm.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], | In ''Forsaken'', Toland appears as a floating ball of light in the Ascendant Realm within the [[Dreaming City]]. Upon encountering him, he reluctantly agrees to lead the Guardian out of the Ascendant Realm.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A Hum of Starlight]]''</ref> Toland can also be found in the Ascendant Realm in certain spots during an Ascendant Challenge. Once approached, he will disappear and briefly monologue about the [[Taken]] curse within the City. | ||
===Restoration of the Bad Juju=== | ===Restoration of the Bad Juju=== | ||
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After [[Gahlran, the Sorrow-Bearer]] went insane, the ensuing Hive corruption tore part of the [[The Leviathan|Leviathan]] between normal space and the [[Ascendant Realm]]. [[Emperor Calus]] located the Bad Juju sometime after this hoping to lure out Toland, unaware that his physical form had been destroyed. A month later, [[The Guardian]] discovered the place aboard the Leviathan where Calus had left the Bad Juju, whose [[Ahamkara]] essence had gone out of control and affected the distorted parts of the ship. | After [[Gahlran, the Sorrow-Bearer]] went insane, the ensuing Hive corruption tore part of the [[The Leviathan|Leviathan]] between normal space and the [[Ascendant Realm]]. [[Emperor Calus]] located the Bad Juju sometime after this hoping to lure out Toland, unaware that his physical form had been destroyed. A month later, [[The Guardian]] discovered the place aboard the Leviathan where Calus had left the Bad Juju, whose [[Ahamkara]] essence had gone out of control and affected the distorted parts of the ship. | ||
Within the Ascendant Leviathan, Toland | Within the Ascendant Leviathan, Toland traveled to the epicenter of the rampaging essence, where a crew of [[Loyalists]] were engaged in a deadlock against Taken apparently originating from the [[Hellmouth]], for the purposes of taunting the [[Cabal]] for tampering with his keepsake. All of the Taken and Loyalists in the realm were eventually slain, and their deaths used to seal the Ahamkara essence back into Bad Juju, restoring it and leaving the Guardian to claim it for themselves. After this, Toland ominously warned the Guardian of threats superior to the likes of the Hive's strongest individuals. | ||
===Reunion with Eris=== | ===Reunion with Eris=== | ||
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When [[Eris Morn]] became trapped in the [[Ascendant Realm]], Toland reunited with his old fireteam member, despite her initial suspicions after surviving an encounter with the [[Savathûn,_the_Witch-Queen|Witch-Queen]]. As they both reflected on their experience with their tragic descent into the Hellmouth, Toland brought up the idea that [[Pyramid|something]] greater was at play and how [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Savathûn]] was previously goading Eris into looking into. He last warned her of the dangers she was treading into before she was warped away to the [[Dreaming City]]. | When [[Eris Morn]] became trapped in the [[Ascendant Realm]], Toland reunited with his old fireteam member, despite her initial suspicions after surviving an encounter with the [[Savathûn,_the_Witch-Queen|Witch-Queen]]. As they both reflected on their experience with their tragic descent into the Hellmouth, Toland brought up the idea that [[Pyramid|something]] greater was at play and how [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Savathûn]] was previously goading Eris into looking into. He last warned her of the dangers she was treading into before she was warped away to the [[Dreaming City]]. | ||
After Eris had accidentally triggered the appearance of the [[Nightmare]]s, Toland turned his attention to the Moon. While monitoring the Hive's activity, he began sharing information with Guardians willing to listen. When Eris sent the Guardian on a quest to harness the Hive's Deathsong, Toland decided to aid them out of curiosity. He guided the Guardian to different components needed to access the song and watched as they | After Eris had accidentally triggered the appearance of the [[Nightmare]]s, Toland turned his attention to the Moon. While monitoring the Hive's activity, he began sharing information with Guardians willing to listen. When Eris sent the Guardian on a quest to harness the Hive's Deathsong, Toland decided to aid them out of curiosity. He guided the Guardian to different components needed to access the song, and watched as they slayed a new choir of Deathsingers gathering underneath the Moon and used their remains to create the [[Deathbringer]]. | ||
[[Saint-14]] and [[Osiris]] discussed the whereabouts of Toland after his assistance on Luna, apparently researching the Hive in the Dreaming City before the [[Black Fleet]] arrived and [[Xivu Arath]] had unleashed the [[Cryptolith|Cryptoliths]] and [[Wrathborn]] in the Sol System. <ref> https://www.bungie.net/en/News/Article/48813 </ref> | [[Saint-14]] and [[Osiris]] discussed the whereabouts of Toland after his assistance on Luna, apparently researching the Hive in the Dreaming City before the [[Black Fleet]] arrived and [[Xivu Arath]] had unleashed the [[Cryptolith|Cryptoliths]] and [[Wrathborn]] in the Sol System. <ref> https://www.bungie.net/en/News/Article/48813 </ref> |