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Having been nearly wiped out by the deaths of their leaders and lieutenants from subsequent [[Guardian]] hunts, the House of Wolves were driven to the brink. The terrifying [[Scorn]] [[Baron]] known as [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman|Rekeis Vahn]] subsequently hunted down and destroyed their last remaining [[Servitors]], dooming the former great House through the removal of its vital [[Ether]] supply.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:The Lawless Frontier|Tthe Lawless Frontier]]: [[Lore:The Lawless Frontier#Anguish, Ten-Fold|Anguish, Ten-Fold]]''</ref> | Having been nearly wiped out by the deaths of their leaders and lieutenants from subsequent [[Guardian]] hunts, the House of Wolves were driven to the brink. The terrifying [[Scorn]] [[Baron]] known as [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman|Rekeis Vahn]] subsequently hunted down and destroyed their last remaining [[Servitors]], dooming the former great House through the removal of its vital [[Ether]] supply.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:The Lawless Frontier|Tthe Lawless Frontier]]: [[Lore:The Lawless Frontier#Anguish, Ten-Fold|Anguish, Ten-Fold]]''</ref> | ||
With the demise of their Servitors, former Wolf members assimilated into the [[House of Dusk]], including [[Skriviks, the Sharp-Eyed|Skriviks]], the [[Silent Fang]], [[Queenbreaker]]s, [[Pallas Siegebreaker]]s and those affiliated with [[Student of Beltrik|Beltrik]] and [[Irxis Partisan|Irxis]]. During the Prison of Elder's breakout, one Vandal still wearing the colors of the House of Wolves saluted [[Variks, the Loyal|Variks]] for releasing all the inmates.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:Most | With the demise of their Servitors, former Wolf members assimilated into the [[House of Dusk]], including [[Skriviks, the Sharp-Eyed|Skriviks]], the [[Silent Fang]], [[Queenbreaker]]s, [[Pallas Siegebreaker]]s and those affiliated with [[Student of Beltrik|Beltrik]] and [[Irxis Partisan|Irxis]]. During the Prison of Elder's breakout, one Vandal still wearing the colors of the House of Wolves saluted [[Variks, the Loyal|Variks]] for releasing all the inmates.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]]: [[Lore:Most Loyal#Where Loyalty Lies|Where Loyalty Lies]]''</ref> | ||
Upon discovering that [[Mara Sov]] is still alive, [[Yevik]]; a former Wolf now working with the [[House of Dusk]], began plotting a return to his former Wolf Kell who he is still loyal to.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Twilight Oath#Lore|Twilight Oath]]''</ref> | Upon discovering that [[Mara Sov]] is still alive, [[Yevik]]; a former Wolf now working with the [[House of Dusk]], began plotting a return to his former Wolf Kell who he is still loyal to.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Twilight Oath#Lore|Twilight Oath]]''</ref> | ||
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The Wolves appear to have a more complex hierarchical structure compared to other houses. While they retain the typical leadership of a Kell, an [[Archon]], and a [[Prime Servitor]] followed by [[Baron]]s and other nobility, the Wolves have several additional posts and groups with special functions within the House. | The Wolves appear to have a more complex hierarchical structure compared to other houses. While they retain the typical leadership of a Kell, an [[Archon]], and a [[Prime Servitor]] followed by [[Baron]]s and other nobility, the Wolves have several additional posts and groups with special functions within the House. | ||
Kells are served by [[Wolves' Guard]]s, Captains who are selected from an early age and brainwashed to be completely subservient to the Kell.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#Wanted: Wolves' Guard|Wanted: Wolves' Guard]]''</ref> The Kell also has the Silent Fang at their command, an elite group of assassins lead by [[Drevis, Wolf Baroness|Drevis]] and used to eliminate potential rivals and threats.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#Wanted: Silent Fang|Wanted: Silent Fang]]''</ref> To keep the rank-and-file in line, fanatical [[Wolf Enforcer]]s ensure that the remaining Fallen of the House maintain their loyalty. Several other informal groups serve the Kell, such as the [[Howling Raider]]s,<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#Wanted: Howling Raiders|Wanted: Howling Raiders]]''</ref> the [[Twisted Claw]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#Wanted: Twisted Claw|Wanted: Twisted Claw]]''</ref> and the [[Queenbreaker]]s.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#Wanted: Queenbreaker Vandal|Wanted: Queenbreaker Vandal]]''</ref> | Kells are served by [[Wolves' Guard]]s, Captains who are selected from an early age and brainwashed to be completely subservient to the Kell.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted|Fallen Hunted]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#Wanted: Wolves' Guard|Wanted: Wolves' Guard]]''</ref> The Kell also has the Silent Fang at their command, an elite group of assassins lead by [[Drevis, Wolf Baroness|Drevis]] and used to eliminate potential rivals and threats.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted|Fallen Hunted]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#Wanted: Silent Fang|Wanted: Silent Fang]]''</ref> To keep the rank-and-file in line, fanatical [[Wolf Enforcer]]s ensure that the remaining Fallen of the House maintain their loyalty. Several other informal groups serve the Kell, such as the [[Howling Raider]]s,<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted|Fallen Hunted]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#Wanted: Howling Raiders|Wanted: Howling Raiders]]''</ref> the [[Twisted Claw]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted|Fallen Hunted]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#Wanted: Twisted Claw|Wanted: Twisted Claw]]''</ref> and the [[Queenbreaker]]s.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted|Fallen Hunted]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#Wanted: Queenbreaker Vandal|Wanted: Queenbreaker Vandal]]''</ref> | ||
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The House of Wolves, known to the pre-Whirlwind Eliksni as the House of Gentle Weavers, was a Fallen House, distinguishable by their blue armor and tattered dark gray cloaks. Additionally, they were the subject of an expansion of the same name.
Following the Red War and the formation of the House of Dusk, the House's Servitors were destroyed by Reksis Vahn, and the remaining Wolves have since defected to other Houses, such as the House of Dusk and the House of Salvation.[2]
History
Pre-Reef Wars
- "I am Lord of Wolves. You are an empty thing with two dead souls. This is my House. These are my terms. Surrender and I will only take your ships."
- — Virixas, Kell of Wolves to Queen Mara Sov
Prior to arriving in the Solar System, the House of Wolves, then called 'Mraskilaasan' or Gentle Weavers,[3] was one of many Fallen Houses struggling to survive in the wake of a cataclysmic event known as The Whirlwind. In the aftermath of the fall, the Wolves were said to have warred with the House of Kings.[4] Years later, after arriving in the Sol system, the Wolves were living out by the Jovians. During this time their Prime Servitor Kaliks Prime went missing; [5] Fikrul, once a well-regarded Archon Priest of Kaliks, was cast out after speaking against the Great Machine and lamenting his species' dependence on Servitors for survival.[6]
As part of a united Fallen effort, the Wolves intended to join the Battle of Twilight Gap alongside the other Houses but were stopped at their stronghold of Ceres when the Reef intervened. Their Kell, Virixas was killed in the initial clash, along with a massive portion of the house, which would later be named The Scatter.[7] This marked the start of a power struggle between three members of the Wolves' nobility: Irxis, Wolf Baroness; Parixas, the Howling; and Skolas, the Rabid.[8]
The Reef Wars
- "Captains and Barons signal their readiness, Skolas and Pirsis and Irxis, Drevis, Peekis, Parixas, all of them bound by fear and loyalty, all ready for war."
- — Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4[7]
The Reef Wars were a series of long battles between the Wolves and Awoken of the Reef. During the course of the wars, Skolas rose to Kellship, beating out his competitors.[9] He then turned his full attention towards The Reef, and the two forces clashed for many years. The wars ended when Variks, a member of the House of Judgment who lived among the Wolves, betrayed Skolas to the Reef, resulting in his capture along with most of his House.[4] Variks went on to crown The Queen of The Reef as the new Kell, with many Wolves bending the knee to her.[10]
The Wolf Rebellion
- "Listen to me, Wolf-born! Heed me, Whirlwind-scattered! I am the ghost of Cybele, the cunning claw of Iris, betrayed, chained, encrypted by the Queen, sent back from the Darkness to save us all! The days of Kell and House end now. The calendar of slavery and abasement goes to the fire. We are a new calendar! We are an age of beginnings! Each of us is a day!"
- — Skolas, Kell of Kells[11]
Initiated by the return of Skolas, now calling himself the "Kell of Kells", the House of Wolves rebelled against the Awoken.[11] The Wolf Rebellion started with an assassination attempt on The Queen and a mass prison break from the Prison of Elders where most of the former Wolf nobility was being held.[12]The Queen opened the Reef to Guardians of the Last City, with the intent of recruiting them to put an end to the rebellion.[13] The Guardians tracked Skolas across the system, eventually capturing him on Venus, attempting to wield stolen Vex tech in order to pull the House of Wolves through time.[14] On the order of the Queen, Skolas was sent to the Prison of Elders, where he was pitted against the same Guardians who captured him and was executed, effectively ended the Wolf Rebellion.[15]
The Taken War
- "Was looking, searching for new Wolf Kell. Could not find one. Could not understand House Wolves tactics… bad tactics. Fight Cabal? (laughs) Could not find new Kell because there is no Kell. House Wolves follows a new god, a Servitor, a Prime. This is a pilgrimage, Guardian. And for faith, they will stop at nothing."
- — Variks, the Loyal[16]
After Skolas' defeat, the Wolves began regrouping on Mars, hoping to carve out a new den on a planet of their own. The Wolves emerged from hiding, rallying under Keldar who had escaped the Reef Wars and Skolas' Rebellion. Keldar offered the Wolves, a new god to worship, the rebuilt Orbiks Prime; the Wolves' previous god, to lead their scattered House in the absence of a new Kell. In the wake of losses suffered during the Taken War, the Cabal were unable to stop the Wolves from entrenching themselves in their own fortifications; the Blind Legion's former base was captured for use as Orbiks Prime's lair.[17] Orbiks Prime attempted to reassemble the House on Mars, however, thanks to intel provided by Variks, the Guardians hunted down Keldar and Orbiks. Destroying the Prime and their escaping Archon, the Guardians left the Wolves broken and leaderless once more. This in turn led Variks to believe that the House of Wolves had been broken once and for all.[16]
Remnants of Wolves
- "Fallen comms, still trying to reach their brothers and sisters. Some of these headers are still marked with House sigils. House of Devils, House of Wolves…"
- — Ghost[18]
Having been nearly wiped out by the deaths of their leaders and lieutenants from subsequent Guardian hunts, the House of Wolves were driven to the brink. The terrifying Scorn Baron known as Rekeis Vahn subsequently hunted down and destroyed their last remaining Servitors, dooming the former great House through the removal of its vital Ether supply.[19]
With the demise of their Servitors, former Wolf members assimilated into the House of Dusk, including Skriviks, the Silent Fang, Queenbreakers, Pallas Siegebreakers and those affiliated with Beltrik and Irxis. During the Prison of Elder's breakout, one Vandal still wearing the colors of the House of Wolves saluted Variks for releasing all the inmates.[20]
Upon discovering that Mara Sov is still alive, Yevik; a former Wolf now working with the House of Dusk, began plotting a return to his former Wolf Kell who he is still loyal to.[21]
Former Wolves also joined Eramis's cause, forming the House of Salvation, hoping to ensure the Darkness Kell's dream to destroy the Traveler for abandoning her people.[2][22]
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- "Fallen Houses must hunt, prowl, scavenge, defend. House Devils has Earth. House Winter has Venus. And now Wolves claim Mars. Cabal will not be pleased."
- — Variks, the Loyal[17]
The Wolves appear to have a more complex hierarchical structure compared to other houses. While they retain the typical leadership of a Kell, an Archon, and a Prime Servitor followed by Barons and other nobility, the Wolves have several additional posts and groups with special functions within the House.
Kells are served by Wolves' Guards, Captains who are selected from an early age and brainwashed to be completely subservient to the Kell.[23] The Kell also has the Silent Fang at their command, an elite group of assassins lead by Drevis and used to eliminate potential rivals and threats.[24] To keep the rank-and-file in line, fanatical Wolf Enforcers ensure that the remaining Fallen of the House maintain their loyalty. Several other informal groups serve the Kell, such as the Howling Raiders,[25] the Twisted Claw[26] and the Queenbreakers.[27]
Members
Kells
- Inaaks – (Kell) (formerly)
- Virixas, Kell of Wolves – (Kell) (formerly)
- Skolas, Kell of Kells – (Kell)
Prime Servitors
- Orbiks Prime – (Prime Servitor)
- Kaliks Prime – (Prime Servitor) (missing)
- Kaliks Reborn – (Prime Servitor)
Archons
- Aksor, Archon Priest — (Archon of Kaliks Prime)
- Fikrul, the Fanatic — (Archon of Kaliks Prime) (formerly)
- Keldar, Archon Priest — (Archon of Orbiks Prime)
BaronsCaptains
VandalsDregsServitors |
Former Wolves
Notable groups |
Unique forces
- Captain variants
- Vandal variants
- Dreg variants
- Servitor variants
- Shank variants
- Walker variants
- Wolf Walker
- Elder Wolf Walker
- Wolf Walker
Technology
Weapons
- Scorch Cannon
- Shrapnel Launcher
- Shock Blade
- Shock Dagger
- Shock Grenade
- Shock Pistol
- Shock Rifle
- Trip Mine
- Web Mine
Vehicles
Non-canon appearances
Rising Timeline
- Main article: House of Wolves/Rising
Gallery
Skolas, Kell of Wolves
Aksor, the Archon Priest
Former Wolf Priest, Fikrul
Wolf High Servitor
Wolf Pilot Servitor
Kaliks Reborn
Queenbreakers alongside the Queen, Mara Sov
Yavek, Wolf Baron negotiating with the King Barons
Guardians battling the Barons
Skolas rallying his troops
Wolves battling the Guardians in the Prison of Elders
The Wolves' Walker engaging the Guardians
A Heavy Pike seen in A Kell Rising mission
Skolas's Ketch above the Citadel.
Wolfship Kaliks-Syn.
Wolves seen in the House of Wolves cinematic
House of Wolves promotional image
A House of Wolves banner
A House of Wolves Walker.
A House of Wolves Dreg.
A House of Wolves Vandal.
A House of Wolves Captain.
A House of Wolves Shank.
Another House of Wolves Banner, showing a far longer bottom part
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Trivia
- Despite Aksor, Archon Priest being the Archon of the Wolves, his robes and banners indicate that he belongs to the House of Kings.
- It's possible that his color scheme may symbolizes Kaliks Prime, as the Archon Servants and Kaliks Reborn has the same color scheme as Aksor.
- The House of Wolves are the second House to have one of their Prime Servitors go missing. The first being the House of Winter.
- They are also the first known Fallen House in history to have more than one Servitor line, as they have the Kaliks line of Servitors and the Orbiks line. The second House currently to have more than one is the House of Dusk, but it has far more lines than any other House. This is possibly due to them taking the Wolves' practice of having more Servitors. Later, House of Salvation would be the third house to adopt this custom, carrying three lines of Servitors.
- The House of Wolves are the first house to be led by a different species. The second being the Scorn.
- The House of Wolves has a unique style for its members. Their Captains' and Vandals' armor is the same color as their banner, differing from the other Houses. Instead, they have their armor colors, in either a tan, silver or white color, and have their bodysuits, the color of their House Banner. The Wolves, also have a fur-like scarf attached to their capes, differing from other Houses who wear normal scarves.
- The House of Wolves potentially got their name after the Long Drift during their exploration of Sol because Wolves only exist on Earth.
List of appearances
- Destiny (First appearance)
- Destiny 2 (Mentioned only)
- Warmind (Mentioned only)
- Forsaken (Mentioned only)
- Season of the Drifter (Mentioned only)
- Shadowkeep (Mentioned only)
- Season of Arrivals (Mentioned only)
- Beyond Light (Mentioned only)
- Season of the Lost (Mentioned only)
- Season of Plunder (Mentioned only)
- Season of the Wish (Mentioned only)
- The Final Shape (Mentioned only)
- Episode: Echoes (Mentioned only)
- Episode: Revenant (Mentioned only)
- Destiny: Cayde's Six
References
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - The Speaker: "The Wolves are near, she is a fool to think she can control them."
- ^ a b Bungie (2020/6/9), Destiny 2: Season of Arrivals - Item Description: Rimed Shell
- ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken - Item Description: Lord of Wolves
- ^ a b Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - The Queen: Variks, The Loyal
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - The Queen: Ghost Fragment: The Queen
- ^ Bungie (2018/09/04), Destiny 2: Forsaken - The Lawless Frontier: An Evolution of Faith
- ^ a b Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Fallen: Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Fallen Hunted: Wanted: Skolas, Kell of Kells
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Item Description: Gone to Ground 3
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Fallen Hunted: Wanted: Saviks, Queenbreaker
- ^ a b Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Fallen: Ghost Fragment: Fallen 3
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - House of Wolves: The Hunt for Skolas
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - House of Wolves: Queen's Ransom
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Fallen Leadership: Skolas: Defeated
- ^ a b Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Prime's Path
- ^ a b Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - A New Den
- ^ Bungie (2017/8/9), Destiny 2 - Ghost scans: EDZ-FBH-4
- ^ Bungie (2018/09/04), Destiny 2: Forsaken - Tthe Lawless Frontier: Anguish, Ten-Fold
- ^ Bungie (2018/09/04), Destiny 2: Forsaken - Most Loyal: Where Loyalty Lies
- ^ Bungie (2018/09/04), Destiny 2: Forsaken - Item Description: Twilight Oath
- ^ Bungie (2020/10/20), Destiny 2 - Beyond Light Story Trailer
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Fallen Hunted: Wanted: Wolves' Guard
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Fallen Hunted: Wanted: Silent Fang
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Fallen Hunted: Wanted: Howling Raiders
- ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Fallen Hunted: Wanted: Twisted Claw
- ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Fallen Hunted: Wanted: Queenbreaker Vandal
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