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===The Dare===

{{Quote|It's a new cloak. If you're going to be the next Hunter Vanguard, you'll need one.|Cayde-6 to Crow}}

Within the Landing, the Witness's forces would conduct experiments utilizing [[Screeb]]s and Dark Ether. Desiring to bring an end to this operation, Cayde and Crow would send the Guardian to investigate. At a cliff, they discover packs of Cabal War Beasts and Shanks radiating with Dark Ether. Scanning the area around the Landing, Crow recognizes that the Witness is using Screebs to spread its corruption within the Pale Heart. Eventually they set up camp close to a waterfall where they place their Dark Ether canister. After the Guardian slays swarms of Screebs outside camp, Crow detects a concentrated energy signal nearby. Due to spotting War Beasts clashing with Screebs, Cayde remarks that the tainted War Beasts appear to be going mad due to consuming the Dark Ether from the Screebs. Following the energy signal, the Guardian scans deceased Screebs and even Shadow Legion soldiers brutally before being pounded by a pack of War Beasts led by the [[Devourer of Tainted Light]]. Despite its resilience and assistance from Taken and Dread forces, the Guardian slays the Devourer before returning back to camp. Upon returning to camp, they encounter tainted Shanks and discover that the Dark Ether canister had been stolen by the Witness's forces. However, despite this setback, Crow remained confident that he could track the barrel's likely location, while Cayde asks Crow to speak with him at the camp. As the two Hunters arrive at the camp, Cayde discloses with Crow that part of him always knew that the Traveler had not brought him back due to his lack of importance. Crow assures Cayde of his importance by remarking of his significance to Zavala, Ikora, and the Hunters, however Cayde would remain adequate that his allies no longer need him. Crow would reveal to Cayde that he relates to this lack of purpose and advises him to do what he wants with his life.