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The House of Vipers are a Fallen House, distinguishable by their Black and dark Green cloaks/armors.

Originally this House was one of the eight noble Houses within The Sol System, before the Taken War. The Vipers were known as scouts and assassins amongst the Eliksni and were usually associated with the House of Kings. But now are currently a death cult led by Kalrix, using Hive technology and power , and includes former members of the Houses of Winter, Kings, Scorpions, and the Kell's Scourge syndicate.

History

Before Whirlwind

"Vipers, before Whirlwind were our spies, assassins, inspired the Silent Fang and the Vanishing Claw. Always did the bidding of Kell Craask."

— Divhoris, the Knowledge-Keeper

Before the events of the Whirlwind, the House of Vipers were a small House amongst the Eliksni compared to those like House of Devils or House of Wolves, but were respected and feared by their people for being their assassins and spies. They led Riis's intel rings across the system and were secretly contracted assassins for House leaders to target political threats. Inspiring Houses such as House of Wolves to form the Silent Fang. However, despite this they were often shunned by most Houses due to their secretive nature and gruesome ways of killing and even causing some to go missing. The only House that ever had close relations were the House of Kings due to Craask, the Kell of Kings supporting their operations and even give audience to Silviss, Kell of Vipers. But like all of the Eliksni, the Vipers were affected by the Whirlwind, which caused many of their forces to break and scatter. They would only survive through living under refuge by the House of Kings. They would follow the Kings to the Solar System and forged a stronghold within Hyperion.

Taken War

House Civil War and a Bladed Coup

Kalrix's Plan

Reformation

The Message

Recent Events

Season of Vipers

The Hissing Fall

"House Vipers were seen mighty to most, but now weak to all. House Lions, out of all of their victims, calls out to them, some answers, others do not."

— Divhoris, the Knowledge-Keeper

After the defeat of the Vipers' Leadership, the House would scatter and remain refrained from combating with the Last City, with only a few entering dogfights with them, while those from the House of Lions began to call out their members to join their House, ironically similar to how Vipers called out the Lions to join them after the temporary defeat of Joskaa, many would heed their calling, while others continues to stay with the collapsing House.

Structure

The House of Vipers' structure is usual to most Houses before the Whirlwind, being that they had the usual Kell, Archon, and Prime Servitor to lead them, with of the usual crews of Dregs, Vandals and Captains. But where their strength lies were their assassins and spy networks which connected most of the Eliksni's civilization.

However, during the Season of the Vipers, the House changed drastically, becoming nothing more than a cult driven by power and death, attempting to follow the rules of the Sword Logic. Kalrix, their Kell leads their House in a sadistic view with only his strongest can be made as commanders and Barons, with his most trusted being part of his council known as, "The Slithering Fangs", which includes the House Archon, the Viper Splicers' High Priestess, and leaders of the Venomous Blades.

In order to ascending the rankings of the House, instead of proving theirselves through combat or pirate-ways, members instead have to ascend by killing either an opponent or even members of the House themselves, similar to how the Hive with their Sword Logic. Having the least or hesitant kills will result in docking to a Dreg, while having the largest kills will promote them to a Captain, or if killing a powerful opponent can elevate them to that of a Baron. However it is possible where a lowly member can immediately ascend to ranks of Captains or Barons by killing said powerful opponent (usually their crew leader or a leader) and taking their place. Higher-ranked members can also exploit that loophole if they have less kills and must maintain their position or ascend. However this said caste seems to be hypocritical due to Kalrix's Slithering Fangs do not abide by this rule, with the excuse of already having killed several nobility of the old House Vipers' leadership.

Members of the House are outfitted with armor like that of House of Salvation, except instead of the fur covering on their left arm, it is instead a chainmail covering for Dregs and Wretches or an entire chainmail sleeve for Marauders, Vandals, and Captains. Rank-in-file wear black and dark green painted armors with black capes with dark green insignia. Elite combatants are identified by their dark green armor and black capes while the higher-ranking members wear pale gray armors with green highlights and a dark green cape mark with a gold House insignia. Commanders being outfitted with Hive ornaments such as Hive chitin or bones to powerful members being outfitted with runes and crystals. However this lead most to be driven to the point of insanity and even killing members of their crews, but it is not shamed by most of the House. Automata don’t have much changes with Shanks, Heavy Shanks, and Walkers having Black and Dark green paintjobs with the insignia painted on the Heavy Shanks and Walkers. Servitors appear the same as House of Dusk but with a more cleaner look with silver replacing the rust, while having a black House Vipers insignia painted on their plating, Elite Servitors have a gray insignia while higher ranking have dark green insignia and gold replacing the silver.

The House has several technologies from other Houses which include the House of Scorpions and Kell's Scourge ranging from Chemical weaponry to Shield Drones. However what makes the House even more unique is their use of Hive weaponry that they gained during their raids on Hyperion after Oryx's arrival and Kalrix's enthronement. This includes the usage of Hive Traps, Poison clouds, and Cryptoglyphs. The House also wields a power that only they are able to wield derived form the Glaive Accursed Wail, a Weapon of Sorrow. This power is what they call “Corrosion”, acting similar to the effects made by weapons such as Thorn, ranging from poison damage to coated chains with said power which cause lingering effects to combatants. Usually higher-ranking commanders or those within the Slithering Fangs council could wield these powers to their own advantage at the cost of having a constantly feed that power by killing. Meanwhile certain rank-in-file members are able to be empowered by Soulfire energy repurposed as enhancements such as more quicker speeds, stronger resilience, and the ability to summon Acolyte Grenades at whim. Making this House very dangerous.

The religious sect of the House is very much twisted as well, following the adherence of the Sword Logic, the House have built their Prime Servitor, Ralkis Prime into a large snake-like mech reminiscent of the Worm Gods, although in order to produce Ether for the House, it must "feed", leading to the sacrifice by Archon Servants to be devoured by the Prime in order to make Ether. This such ritual is headed by the House Archon who protects the Prime with such ferocity common with Archons, although more unforgiving than a usual Archon. Should an Archon die, the Prime will choose its Archon itself, leading Rising Archons attempting to fight for the right to commune with it.

The Vipers have an elite sect dedicated to commandos and elite assassins that will follow the Slithering Fangs council, called The Venomous Blades, whom are hand-picked personally the council to wield the power of Corrosion to enforce the members of the House with such ferocity. None could match the skill of the sect and are the most suited to take tasks in doing the more perilous activities. Other groups in the House include their Splicers, Pike gangs, and their Kell's Guard, Vipers Elite.

Members

Kells

Silviss, Kell of Vipers (Lost to Taken)
Kalrix, the Unwavering Claw

Archons

Prime Servitors

The Slithering Fangs

Notable Fallen

Notable Servitors

Notable Automata

Former Members

Soviks-4 (formerly)

Unique Forces

Dreg variants
- Fallen Smuggler
Wretch variants
- Kell's Guard, Vipers Elite
- Maleficent Wretch
Vandal variants
Captain variants
Marauder variants
Shank variants
Brig variants
- Supply Security
- Reardeck Cannoneer Exemplar
Servitor variants
Walker variants
- Viper Walker
- Assault Party Defender

Vehicles

Trivia

They are the second Fallen Faction to utilize Darkness technology and abilities, the first Fallen Faction to do so was the House of Salvation

List of Appearances

Destiny 2:
- Season of the Vipers (First appearance)

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 The '''House of Vipers''' are a [[Fallen]] House, distinguishable by their Black and dark Green cloaks/armors.
-Originally this House was [[House of Devils|one]] [[House of Winter|of]] [[House of Kings|the]] [[House of Wolves|eight]] [[House of Judgment|noble]] [[Forum:House of Lions|Houses]] [[Forum:House of Scorpions|within]] [[Solar System|The Sol System]], before the [[Taken War]]. The Vipers were known for their cunning and trickery, which was known to match that of the House of Kings. But now are currently more of a amalgamation of Remnants from Kings, Scorpions, [[Kell's Scourge|Scourge]] and many more, seeking to utilize technology stolen from the [[Hive]] as means of survival for the House and the Eliksni itself.
+Originally this House was [[House of Devils|one]] [[House of Winter|of]] [[House of Kings|the]] [[House of Wolves|eight]] [[House of Judgment|noble]] [[Forum:House of Lions|Houses]] [[Forum:House of Scorpions|within]] [[Solar System|The Sol System]], before the [[Taken War]]. The Vipers were known as scouts and assassins amongst the Eliksni and were usually associated with the House of Kings. But now are currently a death cult led by [[Forum:Kalrix, the Unwavering Claw|Kalrix]], using [[Hive]] technology and power , and includes former members of the Houses of Winter, Kings, Scorpions, and the [[Kell's Scourge]] syndicate.
 ==History==
 ===Before Whirlwind===
-{{Quote|The House, in particular, were known in the [[Riis]] Golden Age, as a deceitful House, one that many do not trust, the trickery of all tricks, even bringing close to that of [[House Kings]].}}
+{{Quote|Vipers, before [[Whirlwind]] were our spies, assassins, inspired the [[Silent Fang]] and the [[Forum:Vanishing Claw|Vanishing Claw]]. Always did the bidding of [[Kell]] [[Craask]].|[[Forum:Divhoris, the Knowledge-Keeper|Divhoris, the Knowledge-Keeper]]}}
-Before the events of the [[Whirlwind]], the House of Vipers were one of the many Houses that thrived in their Golden Age. They were known for their trickery and cunning, even sometimes besting that of the [[House of Kings]], which led to a alliance between [[Craask]], the Kell of Kings, and [[Forum:Silviss, Kell of Vipers|Silviss]], the House of Vipers' Kell. Even catching eyes from members of [[House Judgment]] and [[Forum:House of Lions|House Lions]], whom attempted to put down the House for their ways. But like all of the Eliksni, the House of Vipers were affected by the [[Whirlwind]], which caused many of their forces to break and scatter. They would only survive through living under refuge from the House of Kings. They would follow the Kings to the [[Solar System]] and forged a stronghold within [[Hyperion]].
+Before the events of the [[Whirlwind]], the House of Vipers were a small House amongst the Eliksni compared to those like [[House of Devils]] or [[House of Wolves]], but were respected and feared by their people for being their assassins and spies. They led [[Riis]]'s intel rings across the system and were secretly contracted assassins for House leaders to target political threats. Inspiring Houses such as House of Wolves to form the [[Silent Fang]]. However, despite this they were often shunned by most Houses due to their secretive nature and gruesome ways of killing and even causing some to go missing. The only House that ever had close relations were the [[House of Kings]] due to [[Craask]], the Kell of Kings supporting their operations and even give audience to [[Forum:Silviss, Kell of Vipers|Silviss, Kell of Vipers]]. But like all of the Eliksni, the Vipers were affected by the [[Whirlwind]], which caused many of their forces to break and scatter. They would only survive through living under refuge by the House of Kings. They would follow the Kings to the [[Solar System]] and forged a stronghold within [[Hyperion]].
 ===Taken War===
-===House Civil War and a Crying Plea===
+===House Civil War and a Bladed Coup===
 ===Kalrix's Plan===
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 ==Structure==
-The House of Vipers' structure is usual to most Houses before the [[Whirlwind]], being that they had the usual [[Kell]], [[Archon]], and [[Prime Servitor]] to lead them, with of the usual crews of [[Dreg]]s, [[Vandal]]s and [[Captain]]s. But where their strength lies is deception and cunning. Being the most known House for their trickery, matching that of the [[House of Kings]]. Which gain the respect from Kings, even both the House's [[Craask|own]] [[Forum:Silviss, Kell of Vipers|Kells]] admires the cunning of their Houses.
+The House of Vipers' structure is usual to most Houses before the [[Whirlwind]], being that they had the usual [[Kell]], [[Archon]], and [[Prime Servitor]] to lead them, with of the usual crews of [[Dreg]]s, [[Vandal]]s and [[Captain]]s. But where their strength lies were their assassins and spy networks which connected most of the Eliksni's civilization.
-However, during the [[Forum:Season of the Vipers|Season of the Vipers]], their structure would change dramatically, their forces being filled with Remnants of the Kings, [[Forum:House of Scorpions|Scorpions]], and the [[Kell's Scourge]]. Their Kells retains their usual political leadership roles, while being somewhat of a dictator. Their forces are a little bit more organized than any Fallen House, inspired by the military of the [[House of Salvation]]. As well as their weaponry hailing from the stolen [[Black Armory]] tech, to even some strains of [[SIVA]], and utilizing [[Hive]] at some point. Their rank-in-file bearing the "Salvation"-styled armors: minor units bearing Black-colored Armors with some Dark Green, their [[Elite]]s being Dark Green-colored armors instead of the usual black, and their [[Major]]/[[Ultra]] units are colored with a worn gray with some green wraps and such with Gold-colored Viper symbols or glyphs. Vipers continues to utilize the use of [[Shank]]s, [[Heavy Shank]]s, and [[Fallen Walker|Walkers]], but also uses [[Brig]]s as well. [[Servitor]]s continues to be seen as Machine Gods, but the way they worship them is more radical than any Fallen House, Their [[Prime Servitor]], [[Forum:Raxkis Prime, the Unclenched Jaw|Raxkis]] utilizes a enormous Snake-like mech and is given a daily sacrifice by [[Archon Servant]]s, who are specifically bred to be eaten by Raxkis so that it can give [[Ether]] to its peers and House. Archons and Archon Servants doesn't usually wear the Salvation-styled armors, more so uses the usual [[House of Rain]] armors, due to Servants' only purpose to is be consumed by Raxkis, as for their Archon, it is probably more ceremonial. The House is also more known for utilizing [[Champion]]s, hoping to take out to whoever has brought to their weak state. This House being more vengeful, rather than relying on their wits, masking what was once this sly House.
+However, during the [[Forum:Season of the Vipers|Season of the Vipers]], the House changed drastically, becoming nothing more than a cult driven by power and death, attempting to follow the rules of the [[Sword Logic]]. Kalrix, their Kell leads their House in a sadistic view with only his strongest can be made as commanders and [[Baron]]s, with his most trusted being part of his council known as, "The Slithering Fangs", which includes the House Archon, the Viper [[Splicers]]' High Priestess, and leaders of the [[Forum:The Venomous Blades|Venomous Blades]].
+In order to ascending the rankings of the House, instead of proving theirselves through combat or pirate-ways, members instead have to ascend by killing either an opponent or even members of the House themselves, similar to how the [[Hive]] with their Sword Logic. Having the least or hesitant kills will result in docking to a Dreg, while having the largest kills will promote them to a [[Captain]], or if killing a powerful opponent can elevate them to that of a [[Baron]]. However it is possible where a lowly member can immediately ascend to ranks of Captains or Barons by killing said powerful opponent (usually their crew leader or a leader) and taking their place. Higher-ranked members can also exploit that loophole if they have less kills and must maintain their position or ascend. However this said caste seems to be hypocritical due to Kalrix's Slithering Fangs do not abide by this rule, with the excuse of already having killed several nobility of the old House Vipers' leadership.
+Members of the House are outfitted with armor like that of [[House of Salvation]], except instead of the fur covering on their left arm, it is instead a chainmail covering for [[Dreg]]s and [[Wretch]]es or an entire chainmail sleeve for [[Marauder]]s, [[Vandal]]s, and [[Captain]]s. Rank-in-file wear black and dark green painted armors with black capes with dark green insignia. [[Elite]] combatants are identified by their dark green armor and black capes while the higher-ranking members wear pale gray armors with green highlights and a dark green cape mark with a gold House insignia. Commanders being outfitted with Hive ornaments such as Hive chitin or bones to powerful members being outfitted with runes and crystals. However this lead most to be driven to the point of insanity and even killing members of their crews, but it is not shamed by most of the House. Automata don’t have much changes with [[Shank]]s, [[Heavy Shank]]s, and [[Walker]]s having Black and Dark green paintjobs with the insignia painted on the Heavy Shanks and Walkers. [[Servitor]]s appear the same as [[House of Dusk]] but with a more cleaner look with silver replacing the rust, while having a black House Vipers insignia painted on their plating, Elite Servitors have a gray insignia while higher ranking have dark green insignia and gold replacing the silver.
+The House has several technologies from other Houses which include the [[Forum:House of Scorpions|House of Scorpions]] and [[Kell's Scourge]] ranging from Chemical weaponry to [[Shield Drone]]s. However what makes the House even more unique is their use of [[Hive]] weaponry that they gained during their raids on [[Hyperion]] after [[Oryx]]'s arrival and Kalrix's enthronement. This includes the usage of [[Hive Trap]]s, Poison clouds, and [[Cryptoglyph]]s. The House also wields a power that only they are able to wield derived form the [[Glaive]] [[Forum:Accursed Wail|Accursed Wail]], a [[Weapon of Sorrow]]. This power is what they call “Corrosion”, acting similar to the effects made by weapons such as [[Thorn]], ranging from poison damage to coated chains with said power which cause lingering effects to combatants. Usually higher-ranking commanders or those within the Slithering Fangs council could wield these powers to their own advantage at the cost of having a constantly feed that power by killing. Meanwhile certain rank-in-file members are able to be empowered by [[Soulfire]] energy repurposed as enhancements such as more quicker speeds, stronger resilience, and the ability to summon [[Acolyte Grenade]]s at whim. Making this House very dangerous.
+The religious sect of the House is very much twisted as well, following the adherence of the Sword Logic, the House have built their [[Prime Servitor]], [[Forum:Ralkis Prime, the Unclenched Jaw|Ralkis Prime]] into a large snake-like mech reminiscent of the [[Worm Gods]], although in order to produce [[Ether]] for the House, it must "feed", leading to the sacrifice by [[Archon Servant]]s to be devoured by the Prime in order to make Ether. This such ritual is headed by the House Archon who protects the Prime with such ferocity common with Archons, although more unforgiving than a usual Archon. Should an Archon die, the Prime will choose its Archon itself, leading Rising Archons attempting to fight for the right to commune with it.
+The Vipers have an elite sect dedicated to commandos and elite assassins that will follow the Slithering Fangs council, called [[Forum:The Venomous Blades|The Venomous Blades]], whom are hand-picked personally the council to wield the power of Corrosion to enforce the members of the House with such ferocity. None could match the skill of the sect and are the most suited to take tasks in doing the more perilous activities. Other groups in the House include their Splicers, [[Pike]] gangs, and their [[Forum:Kell's Guard, Vipers Elite|Kell's Guard, Vipers Elite]].
 ==Members==
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 *[[Forum:Valsis, Archon Rising|Valsis, Archon Rising]]
 *[[Forum:Movsis, Vipers' Rage|Movsis, Vipers' Rage]]
+*[[Forum:Mhalsiks, Vipers Elite|Mhalsiks, Vipers Elite]]
 *[[Forum:Aplhix, House Vipers|Aplhix, House Vipers]]
 *[[Forum:Lonsik, House Vipers|Lonsik, House Vipers]]
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 ===Notable Automata===
 *[[Forum:Malgonos, Demolitionist Courier|Malgonos, Demolitionist Courier]]
+*[[Forum:Noxious Stalker, House Vipers|Noxious Stalker, House Vipers]]
 *[[Forum:Brig Sentry|Brig Sentry]]
 *[[Forum:The Ensnaring Fang|The Ensnaring Fang]]
+*[[Forum:C.O.B.R.A.-19, Splicer's Operative|C.O.B.R.A.-19, Splicer's Operative]]
+===Former Members===
+*[[Forum:Soviks-4|Soviks-4]] (formerly)
 ==Unique Forces==
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 **[[Forum:Reardeck Quartermaster|Reardeck Quartermaster]]
 **[[Forum:Bothriechis|Bothriechis, Venomous Blade]]
+***[[Forum:Malevolent Votarist|Malevolent Votarist]]
 **[[Forum:Maleficent Captain|Maleficent Captain]]
 **[[Forum:Assault Party Defender|Assault Party Defender]]
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 *[[Servitor]] variants
 **[[Forum:Demolitionist Observer|Demolitionist Observer]]
-**[[Forum:Pilot Servitor (Vipers)|Pilot Servitor]]
+**[[Forum:Pilot Servitor, House Vipers|Pilot Servitor]]
 **[[Forum:Ralkis Minor|Ralkis Minor]]
 *[[Walker]] variants
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 ==Vehicles==
-*Vipership Soviks-Fel
+*[[Forum:Vipership Soviks-Fel|Vipership Soviks-Fel]]
-*Splicership Ralkis-Syn
+*[[Forum:Splicership Ralkis-Fel|Splicership Ralkis-Fel]]
 *[[Forum:Ketch of Diviks|Ketch of Diviks]]
 *[[Forum:Ketch of Sniviks|Ketch of Sniviks]]