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{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
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|manufacturer=Unknown {{c|Original}}<br>[[The Traveler]] {{c|Effigy}}, [[The Guardian]]
|manufacturer=Unknown {{c|Original}}<br>[[The Traveler]] {{c|Effigy}}, [[The Guardian]]
|class=[[Exotic]]
|class=[[Exotic]]
|type=[[Hand Cannon]]
|type=[[Hand Cannon]]
|frame=Adaptive Frame {{c|D2}}
|craftable=No
|craftable=No
|level= 20 (Year One)<br>40 (Year Two)
|level= 20 (Year One)<br>40 (Year Two)
|accuracy=
|impact=81-84 {{c|D1}}<br>84 {{c|D2}}
|impact=81-84 {{c|D1}}<br>84 {{c|D2}}
|stability=39-51 {{c|D1 Year One}}<br>26-46 {{c|D1 Year Two}}<br>63 {{c|D2}}
|stability=39-51 {{c|D1 Year One}}<br>26-46 {{c|D1 Year Two}}<br>73 {{c|D2}}
|handling=60 {{c|D1}}<br>71{{c|D2}}
|handling=60 {{c|D1}}<br>81{{c|D2}}
|magazine= 13 {{c|D1}}<br>8-9 {{c|D2 and with Catalyst}}
|magazine= 13 {{c|D1}}<br>8-9 {{c|D2 and with Catalyst}}
|feed=Clip  
|feed=Clip Magazine
|ammo=Primary
|ammo=Primary
|mode=Double Action
|mode=Semi-Automatic
|rate=22 RPM {{c|D1}}<br>140 RPM {{c|D2}}
|rate=22 RPM {{c|D1}}<br>140 RPM {{c|D2}}
|damage= {{icon|Kinetic}} [[Kinetic]]
|damage= {{icon|Kinetic}} Kinetic
|range=32-53 {{c|D1 Year One}}<br>26-47 {{c|D1 Year Two}}<br>52 {{c|D2}}  
|range=32-53 {{c|D1 Year One}}<br>26-47 {{c|D1 Year Two}}<br>57 {{c|D2}}  
|reload=39-46 {{c|D1}}<br>59 {{c|D2}}
|reload=39-46 {{c|D1}}<br>59 {{c|D2}}
|aim=35-50 {{c|D1}}<br>93 {{c|D2}}
|aim=35-50 {{c|D1}}<br>93 {{c|D2}}
|zoom=15 {{c|D1}}<br>14{{c|D2}}
|zoom=15 {{c|D1}}<br>14 {{c|D2}}
|recoil=60-80 {{c|D1}}<br>96 {{c|D2}}
|recoil=60-80 {{c|D1}}<br>96 {{c|D2}}
|intensity=20-40 {{c|D1}}<br>4 {{c|D2}}
|intensity=20-40 {{c|D1}}<br>4 {{c|D2}}
|direction=Right {{c|D1}}<br>Center {{c|D2}}
|direction=Tends Right {{c|D1}}<br>Tends Vertical {{c|D2}}
|airborne=26 {{c|D2}}
|airborne=26 {{c|D2}}
|service=[[Uldren Sov|The Crow]]<br>[[Guardian]]s
|service=[[Uldren Sov|The Crow]]<br>[[Guardian]]s
|affiliation=[[The Crow]]<br>[[The Traveler]]
|affiliation=[[The Crow]]<br>[[The Traveler]]
}}
}}
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{{Quote|Stalk thy prey and let loose thy talons upon the Darkness.|Weapon description}}
{{Quote|Stalk thy prey and let loose thy talons upon the Darkness.|Weapon description}}


The '''Hawkmoon''' is an Exotic [[Hand Cannon]] introduced in ''[[Destiny]]'' exclusive to Playstation users only.<ref name = "ExclusivePS4">[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/06/16/destinys-playstation-exclusive-content-detailed/ '''Playstation Blog''' - ''Destiny's PlayStation-Exclusive Content Detailed'']</ref> It was later to all consoles in ''[[The Taken King]]''. It was later reprised in ''[[Destiny 2]]'' during ''[[Season of the Hunt]]'' featuring random perks for the first time on an Exotic weapon.<ref name="BeyondLight">'''GCXEvent - Twitch''': ''[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/672416118 Highlight: GCX 2020 Charity Marathon | Bungie | !Donate !Charity | Benefiting the Children of St. Jude]''</ref>
The '''Hawkmoon''' is an [[Exotic]] {{icon|Kinetic}} [[Hand Cannon]] introduced in ''[[Destiny]]'', initially exclusive to Playstation users <ref name = "ExclusivePS4">[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/06/16/destinys-playstation-exclusive-content-detailed/ '''Playstation Blog''' - ''Destiny's PlayStation-Exclusive Content Detailed'']</ref> and  later available to all consoles in ''[[The Taken King]]''. It was also later reprised in ''[[Destiny 2]]'' during ''[[Season of the Hunt]]'' featuring random perks for the first time on an Exotic weapon.<ref name="Trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvEa4m7k_WU Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Hawkmoon Trailer]</ref> It is now available for purchase from [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]].


==Gameplay==
==Destiny==
===Gameplay===
The Hawkmoon benefits from two separate damage buffs that has a chance of stacking over one another. One of its special upgrades, Luck in the Chamber, substantially increases the damage of one random round in the 11-round chamber. This increases to three rounds with the signature perk "Holding Aces", as well as an additional 2 bullets added into the magazine. When both Luck in the Chamber and Holding Aces are active on the same round, it can take down a Guardian in one shot.


===Destiny===
===Perks===
====Year One====
*'''Barrel'''
The Hawkmoon benefits from damage buffs. One of its special upgrades, Luck in the Chamber, substantially increases the damage of one random round in the 11-round chamber. This increases to three rounds with the signature perk "Holding Aces", as well as an additional 2 bullets added into the magazine. It was only available in the Playstation 3 & 4 versions of ''[[Destiny]]'', until fall of 2015<ref name = "ExclusivePS4"/>
**'''Accurized Ballistics''': More range and impact. Increased recoil.
**'''Field Choke''': More range and impact. Increased recoil.
**'''Aggressive Ballistics''': More predictable recoil. Enhanced impact. Shorter range and more recoil.


====Year Two====
*'''1st perk'''
The Year Two Hawkmoon was made available on all consoles, and no significant changes were made to this specific weapon.  
**'''Luck in the Chamber''': One random bullet in the magazine causes considerable bonus damage.


====Year Three====
*'''Stat modifiers'''
With the release of ''[[Rise of Iron]]'', Hawkmoon has been given two [[Ornaments]] that have a chance of dropping from [[Radiant Treasure]] boxes and [[Treasures of the Dawning]].
**'''Hammer Forged''': Improved range and accuracy.
**'''Quickdraw''': This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.
**'''Speed Reload''': Reload this weapon quickly.


===Destiny 2===
*'''Exotic perk'''
The exotic quest for Hawkmoon was released on December 8, 2020 for owners of the Season of the Hunt Pass. The Holding Aces and Luck in the Chamber perks have been replaced by the perk Paracausal Shot, and the weapon now has random secondary perks for subsequent drops.
**'''Holding Aces''': Two more random bullets in your magazine deal considerable bonus damage.
 
===Grimoire===
{{verbatim}}
'''Stalk thy prey and let loose thy talons upon the Darkness'''
----
The Hawkmoon is a true gunslinger's weapon - a smooth sidearm that makes every bullet count...some more than others.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Inventory/Primary Weapons#Hawkmoon|Hawkmoon]]''</ref>
 
 
==Destiny 2==
===Gameplay===
Unlike its previous iteration, The Holding Aces and Luck in the Chamber perks have been replaced by the perk Paracausal Shot, which requires chaining precision hits to kill enemies in one shot with the last round in the magazine. Hawkmoon is also the first Exotic weapon to now have randomized secondary perks for subsequent drops during its Exotic Mission or on rotation from Xûr.
 
===Perks===
*Intrinsic: '''Paracausal Shot''' - Final blows and precision hits with Hawkmoon grant stacks of Paracausal Charge. The final round in the magazine deals bonus damage based on the number of stacks. Stowing Hawkmoon on the final round removes this bonus.
<br>
{{PerkTable
|barrel1=[[lightgg:4090651448|Corkscrew Rifling]]
|barrel2=[[lightgg:1467527085|Extended Barrel]]
|barrel3=[[lightgg:1840239774|Fluted Barrel]]
|barrel4=[[lightgg:3250034553|Hammer-Forged Rifling]]
|barrel5=[[lightgg:1392496348|Polygonal Rifling]]
|barrel6=[[lightgg:1482024992|Smallbore]]
|barrel7=[[lightgg:839105230|Arrowhead Brake]]
|barrel8=[[lightgg:3661387068|Chambered Compensator]]
|barrel9=[[lightgg:202670084|Full Bore]]
|mag1=[[lightgg:1431678320|Alloy Magazine]]
|1stperk1=[[lightgg:712324018|Transformative]] {{c|unavailable}}
|1stperk2=[[lightgg:47981717|Opening Shot]]
|1stperk3=[[lightgg:2846385770|Rangefinder]]
|1stperk4=[[lightgg:588594999|Moving Target]]
|1stperk5=[[lightgg:2450788523|Killing Wind]]
|1stperk6=[[lightgg:699525795|Eye Of The Storm]]
|1stperk7=[[lightgg:3436462433|Surplus]]
|1stperk8=[[lightgg:957782887|Snapshot Sights]]
|1stperk9=[[lightgg:1866048759|Hip-Fire Grip]]
|1stperk10=[[lightgg:706527188|Quickdraw]]
|grip1=[[lightgg:1012699414|Heavy Grip]]
|grip2=[[lightgg:862848869|Polymer Grip]]
|grip3=[[lightgg:3326204863|Smooth Grip]]
|grip4=[[lightgg:3438534621|Combat Grip]]
|grip5=[[lightgg:3917450714|Textured Grip]]
}}
 
====Catalyst====
In ''[[Destiny 2]]'', the [[Exotic catalyst|catalyst]] for Hawkmoon was formerly obtainable on completing [[Harbinger (Exotic Mission)|Harbinger]] on Legendary difficulty. Since this content is no longer in the game, the catalyst now has a chance to drop from playlist activity completions ([[Strike]]s, [[Crucible]] and [[Gambit]]) once the weapon has been acquired.
 
The catalyst, once completed after 700 weapon kills, will grant an additional perk:
*Exotic Trait: '''Hunter's Trance''' - Increased magazine size. Grants increased handling, reload speed, and weapon range based on the number of stacks of Paracausal Charge.
**'''+1 Magazine Size'''


===Lore===
===Lore===
{{verbatim}}
'''"STALK THY PREY AND LET LOOSE THY TALONS UPON THE DARKNESS"'''
----
What is this feeling?
What is this feeling?


I did not ask for it. I do not understand it. I do not want it.
[[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|I]] did not ask for it. I do not understand it. I do not want it.


The [[Uldren Sov|Crow]] is so carefree in his ignorance. The bonfire's glow lights up his pale features and I am drawn to the hope in his gold eyes. Where is the despairing child I anticipated?
The [[Uldren Sov|Crow]] is so carefree in his ignorance. The bonfire's glow lights up his pale features and I am drawn to the hope in his gold eyes. Where is the despairing child I anticipated?
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What is this feeling?
What is this feeling?
==Upgrades==
====''Destiny''====
===Barrel upgrades===
*'''Accurized Ballistics''': More range and impact. Increased recoil.
*'''Field Choke''': More range and impact. Increased recoil.
*'''Aggressive Ballistics''': More predictable recoil. Enhanced impact. Shorter range and more recoil.
===Special perks===
*'''Luck in the Chamber''': One random bullet in the magazine causes considerable bonus damage.
===Stat modifiers===
*'''Hammer Forged''': Improved range and accuracy.
*'''Quickdraw''': This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.
*'''Speed Reload''': Reload this weapon quickly.
===Exotic perk===
*'''Holding Aces''': Two more random bullets in your magazine deal considerable bonus damage. <ref>[https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/2447423792-hawkmoon '''Destiny DB''' - ''Hawkmoon'']</ref>
==Perks (Destiny 2)==
*'''Paracausal Shot:'''
**Final blows and precision hits with Hawkmoon grant stacks of Paracausal Charge. The final round in the magazine deals bonus damage based on the number of stacks. Stowing Hawkmoon on the final round removes this bonus.
<br>
{{PerkTable
|barrel1=[[lightgg:4090651448|Corkscrew Rifling]]
|barrel2=[[lightgg:1467527085|Extended Barrel]]
|barrel3=[[lightgg:1840239774|Fluted Barrel]]
|barrel4=[[lightgg:3250034553|Hammer-Forged Rifling]]
|barrel5=[[lightgg:1392496348|Polygonal Rifling]]
|barrel6=[[lightgg:1482024992|Smallbore]]
|barrel7=[[lightgg:839105230|Arrowhead Brake]]
|barrel8=[[lightgg:3661387068|Chambered Compensator]]
|barrel9=[[lightgg:202670084|Full Bore]]
|mag1=[[lightgg:1431678320|Alloy Magazine]]
|1stperk1=[[lightgg:47981717|Opening Shot]]
|1stperk2=[[lightgg:2846385770|Rangefinder]]
|1stperk3=[[lightgg:588594999|Moving Target]]
|1stperk4=[[lightgg:2450788523|Killing Wind]]
|1stperk5=[[lightgg:699525795|Eye Of The Storm]]
|1stperk6=[[lightgg:3436462433|Surplus]]
|1stperk7=[[lightgg:957782887|Snapshot Sights]]
|1stperk8=[[lightgg:1866048759|Hip-Fire Grip]]
|1stperk9=[[lightgg:706527188|Quickdraw]]
|grip1=[[lightgg:1012699414|Heavy Grip]]
|grip2=[[lightgg:862848869|Polymer Grip]]
|grip3=[[lightgg:3326204863|Smooth Grip]]
|grip4=[[lightgg:3438534621|Combat Grip]]
|grip5=[[lightgg:3917450714|Textured Grip]]
}}
===Catalyst===
The [[Exotic catalyst|catalyst]] for Hawkmoon was formerly obtained via completing [[Harbinger (Exotic Mission)]]. Since this content is no longer in the game, the catalyst now has a chance to drop from playlist activity completions ([[Strike]]s, [[Crucible]] and [[Gambit]]) once the weapon has been acquired.
The catalyst, once completed, will grant an additional perk:
*'''+1 Magazine'''
*'''Hunter's Trance:'''
**Increased magazine size. Grants increased handling, reload speed, and weapon range based on the number of stacks of Paracausal Charge.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Ingame.jpg|In-game screenshot of the Hawkmoon.
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Ingame.jpg|In-game screenshot of Hawkmoon in ''Destiny''
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon.jpg|The Hawkmoon's upgrade tree.
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon.jpg|The Hawkmoon's upgrade tree
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Side.png|Side view of the Hawkmoon.
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Side.png|Side view of Hawkmoon
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Wallpaper.jpg|Hawkmoon wallpaper.
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Wallpaper.jpg|Hawkmoon wallpaper
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-SideProfile.png|Extracted side profile of the Hawkmoon.
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-SideProfile.png|Extracted side profile of Hawkmoon
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Render-Side.jpg|Side render of the Hawkmoon.
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Render-Side.jpg|Side render of Hawkmoon
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Render-Front.jpg|Front render of the Hawkmoon.
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Render-Front.jpg|Front render of Hawkmoon
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Render-Back.jpg|Back render of the Hawkmoon.
File:Destiny-Hawkmoon-HandCannon-Render-Back.jpg|Back render of Hawkmoon
File:Hawkmoon-Ornaments.jpg|The two ornaments available for the Hawkmoon.
File:Hawkmoon-Ornaments.jpg|''Carrion'' and ''Moonglow'' ornaments for Hawkmoon
File:Hawkmoon_D2.jpg|Hawkmoon in ''Destiny 2''.
File:Hawkmoon_-_Feeling_Lucky.jpg|''Feeling Lucky'' ornament for Hawkmoon
File:Hawkmoon_-_On_Ashen_Wings.jpg|''On Ashen Wings'' ornament for Hawkmoon
File:Hawkmoon_-_Austroraptor.jpg|''Austroraptor'' ornament for Hawkmoon
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Hawkmoon}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Hawkmoon}}
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*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Taken King]]''
**''[[The Taken King]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]]''
**''[[Season of the Hunt]]''
**''[[Season of the Haunted]]''
**''[[Season of the Wish]]''
**''[[The Final Shape]]''


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 20:30, June 1, 2024

Hawkmoon
Grimoire Hawkmoon.jpg
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Unknown (Original)
The Traveler (Effigy), The Guardian

Rarity class:

Exotic

Weapon type:

Hand Cannon

Intrinsic frame:

Adaptive Frame (D2)

Is craftable:

No

Required level:

20 (Year One)
40 (Year Two)

Min-max impact:

81-84 (D1)
84 (D2)

Min-max stability:

39-51 (D1 Year One)
26-46 (D1 Year Two)
73 (D2)

Min-max handling:

60 (D1)
81(D2)

Min-max reload speed:

39-46 (D1)
59 (D2)

Min-max magazine:

13 (D1)
8-9 (D2 and with Catalyst)

Specifications

Feed system:

Clip Magazine

Ammunition type:

Primary

Fire mode:

Semi-Automatic

Rate of fire:

22 RPM (D1)
140 RPM (D2)

Damage:

Kinetic Kinetic

Effective range:

32-53 (D1 Year One)
26-47 (D1 Year Two)
57 (D2)

Hidden stats

Aim assistance:

35-50 (D1)
93 (D2)

Zoom:

15 (D1)
14 (D2)

Recoil:

60-80 (D1)
96 (D2)

Bounce intensity:

20-40 (D1)
4 (D2)

Bounce direction:

Tends Right (D1)
Tends Vertical (D2)

Airborne effectiveness:

26 (D2)

Service history

In service:

The Crow
Guardians

Affiliation:

The Crow
The Traveler

 

"Stalk thy prey and let loose thy talons upon the Darkness."
— Weapon description

The Hawkmoon is an Exotic Kinetic Hand Cannon introduced in Destiny, initially exclusive to Playstation users [1] and later available to all consoles in The Taken King. It was also later reprised in Destiny 2 during Season of the Hunt featuring random perks for the first time on an Exotic weapon.[2] It is now available for purchase from Xûr, Agent of the Nine.

Destiny[edit]

Gameplay[edit]

The Hawkmoon benefits from two separate damage buffs that has a chance of stacking over one another. One of its special upgrades, Luck in the Chamber, substantially increases the damage of one random round in the 11-round chamber. This increases to three rounds with the signature perk "Holding Aces", as well as an additional 2 bullets added into the magazine. When both Luck in the Chamber and Holding Aces are active on the same round, it can take down a Guardian in one shot.

Perks[edit]

  • Barrel
    • Accurized Ballistics: More range and impact. Increased recoil.
    • Field Choke: More range and impact. Increased recoil.
    • Aggressive Ballistics: More predictable recoil. Enhanced impact. Shorter range and more recoil.
  • 1st perk
    • Luck in the Chamber: One random bullet in the magazine causes considerable bonus damage.
  • Stat modifiers
    • Hammer Forged: Improved range and accuracy.
    • Quickdraw: This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.
    • Speed Reload: Reload this weapon quickly.
  • Exotic perk
    • Holding Aces: Two more random bullets in your magazine deal considerable bonus damage.

Grimoire[edit]

Destiny-GhostConstruct.png
"And my vanquisher will read that book, seeking the weapon, and they will come to understand me, where I have been and where I was going."
The following is a verbatim transcription of an official document for archival reasons. As the original content is transcribed word-for-word, any possible discrepancies and/or errors are included.

Stalk thy prey and let loose thy talons upon the Darkness


The Hawkmoon is a true gunslinger's weapon - a smooth sidearm that makes every bullet count...some more than others.[3]


Destiny 2[edit]

Gameplay[edit]

Unlike its previous iteration, The Holding Aces and Luck in the Chamber perks have been replaced by the perk Paracausal Shot, which requires chaining precision hits to kill enemies in one shot with the last round in the magazine. Hawkmoon is also the first Exotic weapon to now have randomized secondary perks for subsequent drops during its Exotic Mission or on rotation from Xûr.

Perks[edit]

  • Intrinsic: Paracausal Shot - Final blows and precision hits with Hawkmoon grant stacks of Paracausal Charge. The final round in the magazine deals bonus damage based on the number of stacks. Stowing Hawkmoon on the final round removes this bonus.


Intrinsic Trait Intrinsic Frame Barrel Bowstring Blade Haft Sight Magazine Arrow Guard Perk 1 Perk 2 Stock Grip Origin Catalyst

Corkscrew Rifling Alloy Magazine Transformative (unavailable) Heavy Grip
Extended Barrel Opening Shot Polymer Grip
Fluted Barrel Rangefinder Smooth Grip
Hammer-Forged Rifling Moving Target Combat Grip
Polygonal Rifling Killing Wind Textured Grip
Smallbore Eye Of The Storm
Arrowhead Brake Surplus
Chambered Compensator Snapshot Sights
Full Bore Hip-Fire Grip
Quickdraw

Catalyst[edit]

In Destiny 2, the catalyst for Hawkmoon was formerly obtainable on completing Harbinger on Legendary difficulty. Since this content is no longer in the game, the catalyst now has a chance to drop from playlist activity completions (Strikes, Crucible and Gambit) once the weapon has been acquired.

The catalyst, once completed after 700 weapon kills, will grant an additional perk:

  • Exotic Trait: Hunter's Trance - Increased magazine size. Grants increased handling, reload speed, and weapon range based on the number of stacks of Paracausal Charge.
    • +1 Magazine Size

Lore[edit]

Destiny-GhostConstruct.png
"And my vanquisher will read that book, seeking the weapon, and they will come to understand me, where I have been and where I was going."
The following is a verbatim transcription of an official document for archival reasons. As the original content is transcribed word-for-word, any possible discrepancies and/or errors are included.

"STALK THY PREY AND LET LOOSE THY TALONS UPON THE DARKNESS"


What is this feeling?

I did not ask for it. I do not understand it. I do not want it.

The Crow is so carefree in his ignorance. The bonfire's glow lights up his pale features and I am drawn to the hope in his gold eyes. Where is the despairing child I anticipated?

He drinks from an open bottle of wine against the recommendation of his Ghost. The Guardian encourages him and they are laughing. This celebration is maddening; neither have reason to be so jubilant. Their world is ending and they thrash like dying creatures in the final light of collapsing stars. They do not seem to acknowledge the futility of their existence, the impermanence of it in the face of cosmic annihilation.

Now the Guardian is drinking, standing close to the fire. Their Ghost, too, encourages them not to partake. They poison themselves for the enjoyment of it.

I am reminded of my sisters. Of moments spent by lapping shores, gazing up at infinite stars full of possibilities and wonder. I am left yearning.

What is this feeling?

I do not understand it. I do not want it.

They are celebrating their victory over the Taken. The Crow is making a gun shape with his hand, swinging the nearly empty bottle of wine around in the other like a Sword. The Guardian looks pensive, sitting on a rock by the fire, contemplating the secret they are keeping. The Crow notices, but tries not to show it. He wants the Guardian's spirits to be lifted. He wants to be supportive, so that they may share in their triumphs together.

As equals.

I am reminded of my home. I am reminded of the warmth of the sun and the embrace of my family. I am reminded of my father's face. I am reminded of everyone I betrayed. All the blood spilled in the name of immortality. The warmth of the sun burns me with its memory.

What is this feeling?

I do not want it.

The fire has nearly died. The Crow fell over and cannot stand, though he insists he is fine. The Guardian is turning the embers with the tip of their Sword. The Ghosts are talking to one another in quiet conspiracy. The celebration has ended, but I can sense their emotions are mixed: complex and myriad things, when a simple, singular focus would suffice.

There is a growing kinship here. Against better judgment.

What is this feeling?

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]