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[[File:PoukaElis.png|200px|thumb|right|The Pouka]]
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'''Poukas'''<ref>[https://www.bungie.net/7/en/Destiny/Lightfall '''Bungie.net''' - '''Lightfall''']</ref> are small airborne fish-like entities native to the [[Neptune|Neptunian]] city of [[Neomuna]].
'''Poukas'''<ref>[https://www.bungie.net/7/en/Destiny/Lightfall '''Bungie.net''' - '''Lightfall''']</ref> are small airborne fish-like entities native to the [[Neptune|Neptunian]] city of [[Neomuna]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
Pouka seem to be primarily composed of a flowing quicksilver-like substance that resembles Neomuni nanotechnology, suggesting that they may be creations of the Neomuni themselves. The nanotechnology contained within [[Quicksilver Storm]] identifies [[Elisabeth Bray]]'s pouka by its species, specifically it being a juvenile, further indicating the Neomuni's familiarity with them.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - [[Weapons|Weapon lore]]: [[Quicksilver Storm]]''</ref>.
Pouka seem to be primarily composed of a flowing quicksilver-like substance that resembles Neomuni nanotechnology, suggesting that they may be creations of the Neomuni themselves. The nanotechnology contained within [[Quicksilver Storm]] identifies [[Elisabeth Bray]]'s pouka by its species, specifically it being a juvenile, further indicating the Neomuni's familiarity with them.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - Item Description: [[Quicksilver Storm#Lore|Quicksilver Storm]]''</ref>.


One ability of Pouka is their capacity to dredge up memories within a being, in an attempt to communicate with them. [[Elisabeth Bray]] discovered this capacity after spending time with a Pouka she discovered on a space station. The first word heard within each of the memories brought forth by the Pouka communicated its feelings towards [[Tokki]] and Elsie parting ways, but the rest of the memories that came after that first word shook Elsie to the point of crying. It was only after the Pouka brought up memories of the words "concern" and "satisfaction", upon the Pouka trying to comfort her and being accepted, did Elsie realise this capacity of Pouka. Elsie used this capacity of her companion Pouka to probe previous loops she had gone through to understand how she could obtain and control Stasis, so she could teach the power to others, to avoid further Dark Futures.<ref>'''[[Bitter]]'''</ref>


==History==
==History==
The origins of the Pouka remain unclear; they appear to be native to Neomuna, and have a close relationship with the people of the city.  
The origins of the Pouka remain unclear; they appear to be native to Neomuna, and have a close relationship with the people of the city.  
===Beyond Light===
===Beyond Light===
A Pouka was encountered by [[Elisabeth Bray]] on an abandoned space station near Pluto's orbit, and would later accompany her on [[Europa]].<ref>'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - [[Ghost shell|Ghost shell lore]]: [[Speed Metal Shell]]''</ref> Judging from her interactions with it, it does not appear to speak, only make simple cries. It appears to have performed reconnaissance for her, as [[Eris Morn]] spotted it hanging around her camp during [[Season of Arrivals]], mistaking it for a Ghost.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]], Playstation 4, [[Lore:The Singular Exegete#CONVICTION|The Singular Exegete: CONVICTION]]''</ref> [[The Drifter|Drifter]], as with all things, appears to distrust the small being, as he and Eris discovered it alone at the [[Beyond (Europa)|Beyond]] camp on [[Europa]].<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]] - [[Armor|Armor lore]]: [[Eidolon Pursuant Suit (Titan)#Eidolon Pursuant Greaves|Eidolon Pusuant Greaves]]''</ref>
A Pouka was encountered by [[Elisabeth Bray]] on an abandoned space station near Pluto's orbit, and would later accompany her on [[Europa]].<ref>'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - Item Description: [[Speed Metal Shell#Lore|Speed metal Shell]]''</ref> Judging from her interactions with it, it does not appear to speak, only make simple cries. It appears to have performed reconnaissance for her, as [[Eris Morn]] spotted it hanging around her camp during [[Season of Arrivals]], mistaking it for a Ghost.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]] - [[Lore:The Singular Exegete|The Singular Exegete]]: [[Lore:The Singular Exegete#CONVICTION|CONVICTION]]''</ref> [[The Drifter|Drifter]], as with all things, appears to distrust the small being, as he and Eris discovered it alone at the [[Beyond (location)|Beyond]] camp on [[Europa]].<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]] - Item Description: [[Eidolon Pursuant Suit (Titan)#Eidolon Pursuant Greaves|Eidolon Pusuant Greaves]]''</ref>


===Lightfall===
===Lightfall===
During the Guardian's efforts to protect Neomuna and the Veil from the [[Shadow Legion]], they would meditate at a [[Pouka Pond]] in order to deepen their connection with [[Strand]].
During the Guardian's efforts to protect Neomuna and the Veil from the [[Shadow Legion]], they would meditate at a [[Pouka Pond]] to deepen their connection with [[Strand]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The origin of the word "pouka" may lie in two things. It may either originate from a proto-Slavic word for "moral"<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%83%D0%BA%D0%B0 поука definition]</ref>, or a spirit that brings various fortunes, from Celtic myth and legend.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%BAca Púca]</ref>
*The origin of the word "pouka" may lie in two things. It may either originate from a proto-Slavic word for "moral"<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%83%D0%BA%D0%B0 поука definition]</ref>, or a spirit that brings various fortunes, from Celtic myth and legend.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%BAca Púca]</ref>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Season of Plunder]]'' {{1stID}}
**''[[Lightfall]]''
**''[[Season of the Deep]]''
**''[[Episode: Echoes]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Bitter]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Neomuna]]
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Pouka
Osiris pouka.png
Overview

Focal world(s):

Neomuna, Neptune

Distinctions:

Communicate through causing relived memories
Composed of a flowing quicksilver-like substance

Notable individual(s):

Fish

 

Poukas[1] are small airborne fish-like entities native to the Neptunian city of Neomuna.

Overview

Pouka seem to be primarily composed of a flowing quicksilver-like substance that resembles Neomuni nanotechnology, suggesting that they may be creations of the Neomuni themselves. The nanotechnology contained within Quicksilver Storm identifies Elisabeth Bray's pouka by its species, specifically it being a juvenile, further indicating the Neomuni's familiarity with them.[2].

One ability of Pouka is their capacity to dredge up memories within a being, in an attempt to communicate with them. Elisabeth Bray discovered this capacity after spending time with a Pouka she discovered on a space station. The first word heard within each of the memories brought forth by the Pouka communicated its feelings towards Tokki and Elsie parting ways, but the rest of the memories that came after that first word shook Elsie to the point of crying. It was only after the Pouka brought up memories of the words "concern" and "satisfaction", upon the Pouka trying to comfort her and being accepted, did Elsie realise this capacity of Pouka. Elsie used this capacity of her companion Pouka to probe previous loops she had gone through to understand how she could obtain and control Stasis, so she could teach the power to others, to avoid further Dark Futures.[3]

History

The origins of the Pouka remain unclear; they appear to be native to Neomuna, and have a close relationship with the people of the city.

Beyond Light

A Pouka was encountered by Elisabeth Bray on an abandoned space station near Pluto's orbit, and would later accompany her on Europa.[4] Judging from her interactions with it, it does not appear to speak, only make simple cries. It appears to have performed reconnaissance for her, as Eris Morn spotted it hanging around her camp during Season of Arrivals, mistaking it for a Ghost.[5] Drifter, as with all things, appears to distrust the small being, as he and Eris discovered it alone at the Beyond camp on Europa.[6]

Lightfall

During the Guardian's efforts to protect Neomuna and the Veil from the Shadow Legion, they would meditate at a Pouka Pond to deepen their connection with Strand.

Trivia

  • The origin of the word "pouka" may lie in two things. It may either originate from a proto-Slavic word for "moral"[7], or a spirit that brings various fortunes, from Celtic myth and legend.[8]

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie.net - Lightfall
  2. ^ Bungie (2022/8/23), Destiny 2: Season of Plunder - Item Description: Quicksilver Storm
  3. ^ Bitter
  4. ^ Bungie (2022/8/23), Destiny 2: Season of Plunder - Item Description: Speed metal Shell
  5. ^ Bungie (2020/6/9), Destiny 2: Season of Arrivals - The Singular Exegete: CONVICTION
  6. ^ Bungie (2022/5/24), Destiny 2: Season of the Haunted - Item Description: Eidolon Pusuant Greaves
  7. ^ поука definition
  8. ^ Púca