Editing Wrathborn

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|name=Wrathborn
|purpose= Servants of [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]]
|champion(s)= [[High Celebrant of Xivu Arath]] <br> [[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]]
|realm= [[Dreaming City]]<br>[[Ocean of Storms]]<br>[[Tangled Shore]]
|war= [[Vanguard]] <br> [[The Reef]] <br> [[Imperial Cabal]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Spider]] <br> [[Rasputin]] <br> [[Lucent Brood]]
|ally= [[Black Fleet]] <br> [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] <br> [[Taken]] <br> [[Scorn]] <br> [[House of Salvation]] 
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{{Quote|Xivu Arath is their patron. War is their only desire, and enemies their only need.|[[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]], posing as [[Osiris]]}}

The '''Wrathborn''' are an army of corrupted [[Hive]], [[Fallen]] and [[Cabal]] created using the [[Cryptolith]]s to serve [[Xivu Arath, God of War]]. They made their debut in ''[[Season of the Hunt]]''. 

==History==
Following the arrival of the [[Black Fleet]] and the sudden disappearance of the [[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen|Witch Queen]], Xivu Arath sought to establish a foothold in the [[Sol System]] in her sister's absence with the aid of her [[High Celebrant of Xivu Arath|High Celebrant]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Trail of the Hunted]]''</ref> Acting as her envoy, the Celebrant summoned Hive structures known as [[Cryptolith]]s from the [[Ascendant Realm]] across the system to deploy an army of Wrathborn from across dimensions and corrupt a new army from the forces of the Fallen, Cabal, and renegade Hive.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/13)''', ''[[Weblore]]:[[Weblore:Season of the Hunt|Season of the Hunt]] - [[Weblore:Season of the Hunt#Immolant Pt. 2|Immolant Pt. 2]]''</ref>

They were majorly rampant across the [[Tangled Shore]] and the [[Dreaming City]] in tandem with the events on [[Europa]]. Their threat was challenged by [[Guardians]] working with [[Crow]], "[[Osiris]]" and the [[Spider]] to draw them out of the Cryptoliths and hunt them down.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Wrathborn Hunts]]''</ref> The High Celebrant was ultimately caught and eliminated in a final hunt by the  Guardians and the Crow, driving back the Hive God's advance upon the Sol System for a brief period.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Coup de Grâce]]''</ref>

Later, they would be deployed to the Dreaming City by Xivu Arath who was seeking retaliation against her sister, who was held captive by the [[Awoken]]. Large numbers of Wrathborn along with forces of [[Taken]] and [[Scorn]] would form a collective assault on the City through the Ley Lines and the [[Ascendant Realm]], seeking to capture Savathûn.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Cocoon]]''</ref>

A year later, Xivu Arath again used the Wrathborn to attack [[Rasputin]]'s vaults across the System; a majority of those used in these assaults were created from the surviving remains of the [[House of Salvation]] that, along with [[Once-Phyris, the Exhumed Tether|some]] [[Praksis the Defiled|members]] being brought back as Scorn, to punish [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness]] for her repeated failures in Sol.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Seraph]] - [[Hierarchy]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Seraph]] - [[Heist Battleground: Moon]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Seraph]] - [[Operation: Seraph's Shield]]''</ref>

After the reappearance of [[Titan (moon)| Titan]], after the moon was previously [[Taken]] by [[The Witness]], [[Commander Zavala]] alongside [[The Guardian]], [[Saladin Forge]], and [[Saint-14]] would arrive on [[The Rig]] after receiving a distress signal from [[Sloane|Deputy Commander Sloane]]. They would successfully defeat the forces of [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]] and meet up with Sloane, who was now partially Taken after almost being claimed by the will of the God of War but was saved by an ancient enemy of the [[The Witness|Witness]] known as [[Ahsa]], who she established a connection with.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]] - [[The Descent (mission)|The Descent]]''</ref> [[The Guardian]] would work with Sloane to strengthen their connection to learn more about the Witness, hunting and defeating the [[Fallen Wrathborn|Wrathborn Servitor]], [[J4W-S, Wrath-Hunter Servitor]].<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]] - [[Operation Thunderbolt (Twilight)]]''</ref>

Shortly after the [[Skirmish of Titan]], the forces of [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]] would invade the [[Court of Savathûn]] in an attempt to take control of the Witch Queen's [[Savathûn's Spire|Spire]]. The Guardians would successfully defeat the God of War's forces to maintain control of the Spire. The Wrathborn would then be sent to take control of the [[Altars of Summoning]] and kill the test subjects within to tithe to [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]]. However, they would be stopped by the [[The Guardian|Guardian]] would enter the Altar and defeat the [[Ir Dollox, Talon of Xivu Arath|two]] [[Ir Kaza, Talon of Xivu Arath|talons]], and would be confronted by the [[Leviathan-Eater, Bane of the Ammonites]] who would test their strength before retreating. Despite this defeat, the Wrathborn would continue to fight for supremacy over the Spire.<ref>.'''Bungie (2023/8/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Witch]] - [[Mission: Conjure]]''</ref><ref>.'''Bungie (2023/8/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Witch]] - [[Mission: Sunder]]''</ref>

Wrathborn would be employed within the [[The Pale Heart|Pale Heart]] to enact the [[Final Shape]]. The Guardian would encounter them in their mission to find [[Zavala]] before he would lose his Ghost [[Targe]] at the hands of the Witness.<ref>'''Bungie (2024/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Final Shape]] - [[Dissent]]''</ref>

==Biology==
Wrathborn are mindless, enraged versions of their former selves, attacking former allies as readily as enemies. They are marked by a sickly green-glowing miasma that hovers around their heads and a trail of noxious soulfire that they leave behind and can be used to track them. They are given increased strength and resilience by the Hive magic of the Cryptoliths, making them an obedient army of monstrosities in service of the Hive god herself. They are also able to traverse across dimensions utilizing the Cryptoliths as conduits into the [[Ascendant Realm]] and must be drawn out with a [[Cryptolith Lure|Lure]] built by [[Uldren Sov|The Crow]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]]''</ref>

According to Savathûn, who was posing as Osiris at the time, the Wrathborn are perverted by Xivu Arath's magic beyond recognition that they are neither considered Hive, Fallen nor Cabal.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Osiris]]: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZkN2lLG0_8 "Xivu Arath's magic has perverted these creatures — twisting them into abominations that are neither Hive nor Fallen."]''</ref> One of the first Wrathborn Cabal was shown to have mutated abnormally given time; with its [[Cabal Severus|Severus]] cleavers fused to its hands and bladed tendril mutations growing out of its back and stomach.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - Item Description: [[Wild Hunt Armor (Hunter)#Wild Hunt Strides|Wild Hunt Strides]]''</ref> An Eliksni Wrathborn was transformed by a Cryptolith to have her docked arms regrown, Ether thickly glowing and her skin splitting as her muscles expanded beyond her body's confines as it underwent constant molting and regrowth.<ref name="Unmade"/> They also aid in the creation of more Cryptoliths by planting their own grown tendrils into a shrine of black twisted spines, which are kept grown with the bodies of victims impaled upon their apex of crowns.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - Item Description: [[Wild Hunt Armor (Hunter)#Wild Hunt Cloak|Wild Hunt Cloak]]''</ref> Under Xivu Arath's influence, the Wrathborn are mentally stripped of everything beyond an innate desire to kill before the Cryptoliths remake their bodies into the monstrosities they are now.<ref name="Unmade">'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Call of the Cryptolith|Call of the Cryptolith]], [[Lore:Call of the Cryptolith#VIII. UNMADE|VIII. UNMADE]]''</ref>

Additionally, Savathûn also noted the roles Wrathborn Fallen and Cabal had. Fallen Wrathborn, with their mobility, serve greatly for reconnaissance.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Osiris]]: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOzGY63AV3Q "The Cabal are not so mobile. Fallen serve better for reconnaissance."]''</ref> The size and strength of the Cabal made them prime candidates for Throne Guards or beasts of conquest for [[Knight]]s to feed upon.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Osiris]]: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN8OwjYOXAM "Their size and strength make them prime candidates for other positions. Throne guards, beasts of conquest for Knights to feed upon."]''</ref> [[Psion]]s corrupted by the Cryptolith would be brought into Wizard courts to serve as psychic lodestones for ceremonial dives into [[Darkness|the Deep]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Osiris]]: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOzGY63AV3Q "They are brought into Wizard's courts, to serve as psychic lodestones for ceremonial dives into the Deep."]''</ref>

==Notable members==
===Leadership===
*[[High Celebrant of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]]

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===Wrathborn Hive===
*[[Dul Arath, Retainer of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Enduring Executioner]]
*[[F'shor, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[Hyun't, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[Ir Dollox, Talon of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Ir Hanal, Scourge of the Dakaua]]
*[[Ir Garza, Scourge of Earth]]
*[[Ir Kaza, Talon of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Ir Nithra, Scourge of the Ammonite]]
*[[Molok, Edge of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Oltiir, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[Sumok, Ravager of Torobatl]]
*[[Xillox, Oppression of Xivu Arath]]

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===Wrathborn Fallen===
*[[Aethiks, Instrument of Xivu Arath]]
*[[HKD-1, Instrument of Xivu Arath]]
*[[J4W-S, Wrath-Hunter Servitor]]
*[[Once-Ezriks, Retainer to Xivu Arath]]
*[[Savek, Betrayer for Xivu Arath]]
*[[Techwizard Malykuh, Salvation's Warden]]
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==Unique forces==
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===Fallen===
;[[Shank]] variants
*[[Befouler Shank]]
*[[Befouler Heavy Shank]]
*[[Wrathborn Heavy Shank]]
;[[Vandal]] variants
*[[Coerced Salvation Technician]]
*[[Resilient Vandal]]
*[[Wrathborn Vandal]]
;[[Captain]] variants
*[[Arc-Charged Wrathborn]]
*[[Resilient Captain]]
*[[Solar Votarist]]
*[[Wrathborn Captain]]
;[[Servitor]] variants
*[[Fallen Wrathborn]]
*[[Unyielding Servitor]]
*[[Wrathborn Servitor]]
;[[Brig]] variants 
*[[Wrathborn Brig]]
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===Hive===
;[[Thrall]] variants
*[[Cursed Thrall]]
;[[Wizard]] variants
*[[Revenant Wizard]]
*[[Runekeeper Wizard]]
;[[Knight]] variants
*[[Arc-Charged Wrathborn]]
*[[Revenant Knight]]
*[[Runekeeper Knight]]
*[[Warmonger Knight]]
*[[Wrathborn Arc Hoarder]]
*[[Wrathborn Incursionist]]
*[[Wrathborn Knight]]
*[[Wrathborn Solar Hoarder]]
*[[Wrathborn Void Hoarder]]
;[[Ogre]] variants
*[[Blistered Ogre]]
*[[Hive Wrathborn]]
*[[Revenant Ogre]]
;[[Shrieker]] variants
*[[Revenant Shrieker]]
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==Trivia==
*[[Dreg|Dregs]] from the [[House of Salvation]] appear in the Wrathborn's ranks during the [[Coup de Grâce]] mission, indicating their corruption by the Cryptoliths prior to Season of the Seraph.
*Similar to how some among the Hive would beg to be Taken,<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/take-the-wanted-6 Take the Wanted 6]''</ref> some of Xivu's Hive would offer themselves to become Wrathborn.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Osiris]]: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYr-atkmGZI "Some offer themselves. But this one is not hers."]''</ref>
*It seems that many members have been involved in the wars with the various species in the universe, including the [[Cabal]], the [[Dakaua]] and the [[Ammonite]]s.
*While Cabal Wrathborn have been mentioned in the lore, they have yet to appear in gameplay.
*While they are not classified as Wrathborn, many of the Fallen enemies encountered in [[Salvage (activity)|Salvage]], [[Deep Dive]] and [[Savathûn's Spire (activity)|Savathûn's Spire]] are heavily similar. Both were driven to madness to become servants of Xivu Arath, though the Fallen of Titan were made so by the moon being taken by the Witness rather than by a Cryptolith.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]] -[[Sloane]]: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3lvurxp4lU "Hive, Taken, Fallen who never made it off Titan, driven out of their minds."]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]] - Item Description: [[NPA "Weir-Walker" Suit#NPA "Weir-Walker" Jacket, Plate, and Robes|NPA "Weir-Walker" Jacket / Plate / Robes]]''</ref>

==Gallery==
'''Wrathborn'''
<gallery perrow=3>
XivuArathKnight2.jpg|A Knight seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc
XivuArathThralls1.jpg|Thralls seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc
XivuArathOgre1.jpg|Ogre seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

XivuArathStructure1.jpg|A Cryptolith seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc
XivuArathKnight1.jpg|Dul Arath, as seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc
Wrathborn1.jpg|High Celebrant of Xivu Arath

HiveCelebrant.jpg|Closeup of the High Celebrant
WrathbornSavek.jpg|Savek, Betrayer for Xivu Arath
WrathbornServitor.jpg|Fallen Wrathborn
</gallery>

'''Units'''
<gallery perrow=4>
Wrathborn Vandal (HD).jpg|A Wrathborn Vandal of House Dusk
Wrathborn Captain (HD).jpg|A Wrathborn Captain of House Dusk
Wrathborn Vandal (HS).jpg|A Wrathborn Vandal of House Salvation
WrathbornCaptain.jpg|A Wrathborn Captain of House Salvation

Wrathborn Servitor (HD).jpg|A Wrathborn Servitor of House Dusk
WrathbornServitor2.jpg|A Wrathborn Servitor of House Salvation
WrathbornHeavyShank.jpg|A Wrathborn Heavy Shank of House Salvation

WrathbornKnight3.jpg|A Wrathborn Knight
WrathbornKnight.jpg|A Wrathborn Revenant Knight
WrathbornKnight2.jpg|A Wrathborn Revenant Knight wielding a Cleaver

Wrathborn Wizard (SB).jpg|A Wrathborn Revenant Wizard
WrathbornOgre2.jpg|A Wrathborn Revenant Ogre
File:WrathbornThrallWide.png|Wrathborn [[Thrall]] and [[Cursed Thrall]]
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Hunt]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Season of the Lost]]''
*''[[The Witch Queen]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Seraph]]''
**''[[Season of the Deep]]''
**''[[Season of the Witch]]''
**''[[The Final Shape]]''

==References==
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