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|image=[[File:Grimoire The Hive.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:Grimoire The Hive.jpg|300px]] | ||
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|homeworld= | |homeworld= [[Fundament]] {{C|formerly}} | ||
|focalworld(s)=[[Ascendant Realm]] <br> [[Earth]] <br> [[Moon]] <br> [[Dreadnaught]] <br> [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] <br> [[Mars]] <br> [[Reef]] <br> [[Savathûn's Throne World]] <br> [[The Pale Heart]] | |focalworld(s)=[[Ascendant Realm]] <br> [[Earth]] <br> [[Moon]] <br> [[Dreadnaught]] <br> [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] <br> [[Mars]] <br> [[Reef]] <br> [[Savathûn's Throne World]] <br> [[The Pale Heart]] | ||
|goals=Serve the Hive pantheon by consuming all [[Light]] <br> Live forever by being synonymous with death <br> Extinguish all uses of the [[Darkness]] incompatible with the beliefs of [[The Witness]] <br> Bring about their interpretation of the [[Final Shape]] | |goals=Serve the Hive pantheon by consuming all [[Light]] <br> Live forever by being synonymous with death <br> Extinguish all uses of the [[Darkness]] incompatible with the beliefs of [[The Witness]] <br> Bring about their interpretation of the [[Final Shape]] | ||
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{{Quote|There are nightmares rising from the shadows, and they hunger for our dying hope.|[[Grimoire]] description}} | {{Quote|There are nightmares rising from the shadows, and they hunger for our dying hope.|[[Grimoire]] description}} | ||
The '''Hive''', originally known as the '''Krill''',<ref name="KrillHive1">'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[Rhulk, Disciple of the Witness|Rhulk]]: [ | The '''Hive''', originally known as the '''Krill''',<ref name="KrillHive1">'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[Rhulk, Disciple of the Witness|Rhulk]]: [[Preservation#Transcript|"Puppets, All of Them. Every Last Krill. Every Last Hive"]]''</ref><ref name="KrillHive2">'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Lucent Tales|Lucent Tales]]: [[Lore:Lucent Tales#Krill|Krill]]''</ref> are a macabre, incredibly ancient species of arthropod-like aliens hailing from the world of [[Fundament]] and aligned with [[The Witness|the Witness]] and the [[Black Fleet]]. Their entire culture is based around the [[Sword Logic]]: a supernatural, thanatological philosophy of competitive survivalism, which dictates that they must destroy other civilizations to accrue [[Paracausality|paracausal]] power and feed the [[Worm|Worms]] that live within their bodies. Along with the Witness, they are led by a pantheon of dark gods, who derive power and sustenance from the destruction wrought by the Hive. | ||
In [[Sol]], they have a significant presence on the [[Moon]], where they have built the [[Hellmouth]] and [[Scarlet Keep]], as well as in certain regions of [[Earth]],<ref name="TRL"/> around [[Saturn]], where the massive [[Dreadnaught]] orbits, the icy regions of [[Mars]] and on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], where they infest the ruined arcologies. They are also present in certain regions within the [[Reef]], such as the [[Tangled Shore]] and the [[Dreaming City]]. | In [[Sol]], they have a significant presence on the [[Moon]], where they have built the [[Hellmouth]] and [[Scarlet Keep]], as well as in certain regions of [[Earth]],<ref name="TRL"/> around [[Saturn]], where the massive [[Dreadnaught]] orbits, the icy regions of [[Mars]] and on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], where they infest the ruined arcologies. They are also present in certain regions within the [[Reef]], such as the [[Tangled Shore]] and the [[Dreaming City]]. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
[[File:Destiny-2-Artwork-Grimoire-Anthology-Piotr-Jablonski-The-Three-Sisters.jpg|thumb|The three princesses of the Osmium Court | [[File:Destiny-2-Artwork-Grimoire-Anthology-Piotr-Jablonski-The-Three-Sisters.jpg|thumb|The three princesses of the Osmium Court]] | ||
{{quote|The Fundament is very large. We are the smallest things in it. If you don't understand something, it will probably kill you. My teacher [[Taox]] says this is why we have such short lives. So we can breed and adapt quickly.|[[Xivu Arath|Xi Ro]]}}<ref name="Predators">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow|Books of Sorrow]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#I: Predators|I: Predators]]''</ref> | {{quote|The Fundament is very large. We are the smallest things in it. If you don't understand something, it will probably kill you. My teacher [[Taox]] says this is why we have such short lives. So we can breed and adapt quickly.|[[Xivu Arath|Xi Ro]]}}<ref name="Predators">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow|Books of Sorrow]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#I: Predators|I: Predators]]''</ref> | ||
Long ago, the Krill crashed their [[Krill homeworld|homeworld]] into [[Fundament]], ostensibly to hide from something unknown. The shards of this homeworld eventually formed several continents that floated upon a sea called the Fundament Ocean within a layer of the gas giant's atmosphere, and the Krill eventually built a meager civilization upon them and forgot their old history. Cohabiting Fundament with the Krill were hundreds of other intelligent species, and a space-faring species called the [[Ammonite]]s inhabited Fundament's fifty-two moons and were watched over by the [[The Traveler|Traveler]].<ref name="Curiosity">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Darkness|Darkness]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Darkness#Calcified Fragments: Curiosity|Calcified Fragments: Curiosity]]''</ref><ref name="Syzgy">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow|Books of Sorrow]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#IV: Syzygy|IV: Syzgy]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow|Books of Sorrow]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XIV: 52 and One|XIV: 52 and One]]''</ref> | Long ago, the Krill crashed their [[Krill homeworld|homeworld]] into [[Fundament]], ostensibly to hide from something unknown. The shards of this homeworld eventually formed several continents that floated upon a sea called the Fundament Ocean within a layer of the gas giant's atmosphere, and the Krill eventually built a meager civilization upon them and forgot their old history. Cohabiting Fundament with the Krill were hundreds of other intelligent species, and a space-faring species called the [[Ammonite]]s inhabited Fundament's fifty-two moons and were watched over by the [[The Traveler|Traveler]].<ref name="Curiosity">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Darkness|Darkness]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Darkness#Calcified Fragments: Curiosity|Calcified Fragments: Curiosity]]''</ref><ref name="Syzgy">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow|Books of Sorrow]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#IV: Syzygy|IV: Syzgy]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow|Books of Sorrow]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XIV: 52 and One|XIV: 52 and One]]''</ref> | ||
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===Awakening of Hidden Nightmares=== | ===Awakening of Hidden Nightmares=== | ||
[[File:The Scarlet Keep.jpeg|300px|thumb|The Scarlet Keep rises | [[File:The Scarlet Keep.jpeg|300px|thumb|The Scarlet Keep rises]] | ||
Following the recent dealings with Calus and the Drifter, the Guardians would return to [[Luna]] after hearing reports of renewed Hive aggression and of a new fortress that was constructed near the [[Hellmouth]], the [[Scarlet Keep]]. As the Guardian worked with Vanguard forces to establish a beachhead and drive the Hive back, they soon encountered the Scarlet Keep and strange enemies emanating dark essence. The Guardian managed to enter the keep and proceeded further beneath Luna's surface. But near the bottom, they found a massive black Pyramid structure that seemed to be negatively affecting the Guardian's Ghost. Before they could investigate further, a dark aura prevented them from getting close and took the form of Crota to attack the Guardian. much to their Ghost's surprise. Though the Guardian put up a fight, they proved unable to actually harm the phantom of Crota. Just when they were about to be overwhelmed as new forms resembling [[Ghaul]] and [[Fikrul]] emerged, [[Eris Morn]] saved them with her strange enchantment. Regrouping, Eris guides the Guardians on the nature of the Scarlet Keep and that the Pyramid may be in fact a remnant of the Darkness that brought the Collapse.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]] - [[A Mysterious Disturbance]]''</ref> Further, the "Nightmares" the Guardians faced are extensions of the Pyramid meant to torment and distract the Guardian.{{Citation needed}} | Following the recent dealings with Calus and the Drifter, the Guardians would return to [[Luna]] after hearing reports of renewed Hive aggression and of a new fortress that was constructed near the [[Hellmouth]], the [[Scarlet Keep]]. As the Guardian worked with Vanguard forces to establish a beachhead and drive the Hive back, they soon encountered the Scarlet Keep and strange enemies emanating dark essence. The Guardian managed to enter the keep and proceeded further beneath Luna's surface. But near the bottom, they found a massive black Pyramid structure that seemed to be negatively affecting the Guardian's Ghost. Before they could investigate further, a dark aura prevented them from getting close and took the form of Crota to attack the Guardian. much to their Ghost's surprise. Though the Guardian put up a fight, they proved unable to actually harm the phantom of Crota. Just when they were about to be overwhelmed as new forms resembling [[Ghaul]] and [[Fikrul]] emerged, [[Eris Morn]] saved them with her strange enchantment. Regrouping, Eris guides the Guardians on the nature of the Scarlet Keep and that the Pyramid may be in fact a remnant of the Darkness that brought the Collapse.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]] - [[A Mysterious Disturbance]]''</ref> Further, the "Nightmares" the Guardians faced are extensions of the Pyramid meant to torment and distract the Guardian.{{Citation needed}} | ||
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====The Festering Core==== | ====The Festering Core==== | ||
[[File:Festering Core.jpg|300px|thumb|Corrupted Core | [[File:Festering Core.jpg|300px|thumb|Corrupted Core]] | ||
Despite the Luna Hive failing in the Scarlet Keep and the Nightmare's being continually hunted by the Guardians, Savathûn continued on with her schemes in the shadows. The Witch Queen soon discovers a massive [[Vex]] computational array on [[Io]], and seeking to use it to her advantage, sends a large Taken Blight in the array to corrupt the machine and bring it under her control. Savathûn's primary motive in this offensive is that since she seeks knowledge to inform her plans and pawns to carry them out, the array offers the desire to fulfil both of these. However, her Taken's infestation spurred the Vex to drive them back which inadvertently caught the notice of the Vanguard. Commander Zavala sends a Strike team to investigate after scans detect large Vex surges in the [[Pyramidion]]. The Guardians make their way beneath the Pyramidion and, after battling through both Taken and Vex, they encounter large blights throughout the array. The Guardians notice the blights being remarkably similar to those that infest the Dreaming City, something that the Guardians and Eris Morn suspect that the Witch Queen is involved in. Knowing that the Blights require a source to anchor its presence, the Guardians find the anchor and confront the blight's source, [[Baurisk, Envoy of Savathûn]]. Despite the Taken Incendinor's power and the Vex interrupting, the Guardians succeed in destroying Baurisk, thereby breaking the Taken infestation. This allows the Vex to be able to drive the rest of the Taken off.<ref name="TFC">'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]] - [[The Festering Core]]''</ref> | Despite the Luna Hive failing in the Scarlet Keep and the Nightmare's being continually hunted by the Guardians, Savathûn continued on with her schemes in the shadows. The Witch Queen soon discovers a massive [[Vex]] computational array on [[Io]], and seeking to use it to her advantage, sends a large Taken Blight in the array to corrupt the machine and bring it under her control. Savathûn's primary motive in this offensive is that since she seeks knowledge to inform her plans and pawns to carry them out, the array offers the desire to fulfil both of these. However, her Taken's infestation spurred the Vex to drive them back which inadvertently caught the notice of the Vanguard. Commander Zavala sends a Strike team to investigate after scans detect large Vex surges in the [[Pyramidion]]. The Guardians make their way beneath the Pyramidion and, after battling through both Taken and Vex, they encounter large blights throughout the array. The Guardians notice the blights being remarkably similar to those that infest the Dreaming City, something that the Guardians and Eris Morn suspect that the Witch Queen is involved in. Knowing that the Blights require a source to anchor its presence, the Guardians find the anchor and confront the blight's source, [[Baurisk, Envoy of Savathûn]]. Despite the Taken Incendinor's power and the Vex interrupting, the Guardians succeed in destroying Baurisk, thereby breaking the Taken infestation. This allows the Vex to be able to drive the rest of the Taken off.<ref name="TFC">'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]] - [[The Festering Core]]''</ref> | ||
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====Whispered Interference==== | ====Whispered Interference==== | ||
{{Quote|The sky is vast, but shallow. The deep is boundless, but suffocating. There is another way.|Nokris}}<ref name="Interference"/> | {{Quote|The sky is vast, but shallow. The deep is boundless, but suffocating. There is another way.|Nokris}}<ref name="Interference"/> | ||
[[File:SoA Eyes of Savathûn.jpg|thumb|300px|Guardians enter Savathûn's domain | [[File:SoA Eyes of Savathûn.jpg|thumb|300px|Guardians enter Savathûn's domain]] | ||
Following the fall of the [[Almighty]], the Vanguard confirmed the Darkness' arrival, with Pyramids touching down on various worlds and even disabling Rasputin. On Io, Eris Morn heeded the call of a Pyramid to learn what she could. Her attempts to hear the Darkness would be disrupted by Savathûn, who jammed the Pyramid's broadcasts and sent Hive and Taken to intervene. Eris was slowly overwhelmed but the Guardian, who was following her on Zavala's orders, was able to save Eris from the Witch-Queen's servants. Though injured, Eris overcame the Witch Queen's power as she found a tree of Silver Wings, with a seed of dark power at its base. After returning to the Last City, the Vanguard Commander pleaded with her not to go any further but Eris left anyway, determined to figure out what Savathûn and the Darkness wanted.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]] - [[A Shadow Overhead]]''</ref> She returned to Io, only to find it swarmed with Savathûn's forces. Eris called on the Guardians to take back the tree, and when they succeeded, she used the [[Seed of Silver Wings]] to receive and interpret the Pyramid's broadcasts.<ref name="Interference">'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]] - [[Interference]]''</ref> | Following the fall of the [[Almighty]], the Vanguard confirmed the Darkness' arrival, with Pyramids touching down on various worlds and even disabling Rasputin. On Io, Eris Morn heeded the call of a Pyramid to learn what she could. Her attempts to hear the Darkness would be disrupted by Savathûn, who jammed the Pyramid's broadcasts and sent Hive and Taken to intervene. Eris was slowly overwhelmed but the Guardian, who was following her on Zavala's orders, was able to save Eris from the Witch-Queen's servants. Though injured, Eris overcame the Witch Queen's power as she found a tree of Silver Wings, with a seed of dark power at its base. After returning to the Last City, the Vanguard Commander pleaded with her not to go any further but Eris left anyway, determined to figure out what Savathûn and the Darkness wanted.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]] - [[A Shadow Overhead]]''</ref> She returned to Io, only to find it swarmed with Savathûn's forces. Eris called on the Guardians to take back the tree, and when they succeeded, she used the [[Seed of Silver Wings]] to receive and interpret the Pyramid's broadcasts.<ref name="Interference">'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]] - [[Interference]]''</ref> | ||
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====Quria's Masterpiece==== | ====Quria's Masterpiece==== | ||
[[File:Quria9.jpg|thumb|350px|Quria, the Dreaming Mind | [[File:Quria9.jpg|thumb|350px|Quria, the Dreaming Mind]] | ||
Following the conflicts with the Wrathborn, the Fallen [[House of Salvation]] and the Cabal, the Guardians discover their home of the Last City plagued by an [[Endless Night]] which the Vanguard surmise to be the Vex's doing. Requiring aid from the one being who could pierce into the Vex's domain, the Guardians locate [[Mithrax]] of the [[House of Light]]. The Light Kell would agree to aid the Guardians in combating the Endless Night after they helped him save his people from the Vex. To further ensure the safety of Mithrax's people, Ikora Rey offered Mithrax and his House of Light sanctuary within the Last City as they worked together, who gratefully accepted.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[The Lost Splicer]]''</ref> However, the decision to bring Eliksni into the Last City sparked tension within some of the citizens and the Factions. Regardless of this tension, the Guardians work well with Mithrax in combating the Vex but after gaining enough data, the [[Sacred Splicer]] discovers the source of the Endless Night: [[Quria, the Dreaming Mind]] and servant of Savathûn. With Savathûn's role in the Endless Night revealed, the Vanguard goes through all knowledge regarding her, hoping to find a clue through her layers of lies, while the Guardians work on pinpointing Quria's position.{{Citation needed}} | Following the conflicts with the Wrathborn, the Fallen [[House of Salvation]] and the Cabal, the Guardians discover their home of the Last City plagued by an [[Endless Night]] which the Vanguard surmise to be the Vex's doing. Requiring aid from the one being who could pierce into the Vex's domain, the Guardians locate [[Mithrax]] of the [[House of Light]]. The Light Kell would agree to aid the Guardians in combating the Endless Night after they helped him save his people from the Vex. To further ensure the safety of Mithrax's people, Ikora Rey offered Mithrax and his House of Light sanctuary within the Last City as they worked together, who gratefully accepted.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[The Lost Splicer]]''</ref> However, the decision to bring Eliksni into the Last City sparked tension within some of the citizens and the Factions. Regardless of this tension, the Guardians work well with Mithrax in combating the Vex but after gaining enough data, the [[Sacred Splicer]] discovers the source of the Endless Night: [[Quria, the Dreaming Mind]] and servant of Savathûn. With Savathûn's role in the Endless Night revealed, the Vanguard goes through all knowledge regarding her, hoping to find a clue through her layers of lies, while the Guardians work on pinpointing Quria's position.{{Citation needed}} | ||
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Eris tells them that from a trusted source, Mara Sov, a memento from Savathûn before her conversion to the Light is located deep in her fortress, a possible answer to how the Witch Queen gained of the Light. Guiding them to the Apothecary Wing of the Fortress, Eris claims that the item is a crystal that was once a part of Savathûn's prison during her time with the Awoken. Using their gift to pierce through illusions, the Guardian is able to traverse Savathûn's fortress and breach the [[Apothecary]], the grounds from which the Lucent Brood conduct their wretched experiments with the Light. Within the Apothecary, the Guardian search for the Crystal but encounter the keeper of the Apothecary, [[Savathûn's Right Hand]], a Lightbearer Wizard. Chasing the wizard throughout the Apothecary, the Guardian manages to corner the wizard at the crystal's location and slay her.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[The Last Chance]]''</ref> Grabbing the crystal allows the Guardian to hear a piece of Savathûn's memory but to fully see the memory, they return to the Altar of Reflection. Bringing the crystal to the altar, the Guardians witness that after Savathûn escaped from her crystal prison in the Reef, she came to Earth, to a mountain range overlooking the Traveler and the Last City. There, she came to the Traveler as a "supplicant" but at that point, the wounds from her escape became too much and died. However, to their shock and horror, the Traveler willingly has a Ghost, [[Immaru]], revive Savathûn as a Lightbearer the same way as a Guardian. At the memory's end, Savathûn herself enters and "thanks" the Guardian for helping her remember her memories, proving that the Witch Queen never stole the Light but was ''granted'' it. Before Savathûn could attack the Guardian, they managed to escape and report back to the Last City, telling the Vanguard of the awful truth they had witnessed.{{Citation needed}} | Eris tells them that from a trusted source, Mara Sov, a memento from Savathûn before her conversion to the Light is located deep in her fortress, a possible answer to how the Witch Queen gained of the Light. Guiding them to the Apothecary Wing of the Fortress, Eris claims that the item is a crystal that was once a part of Savathûn's prison during her time with the Awoken. Using their gift to pierce through illusions, the Guardian is able to traverse Savathûn's fortress and breach the [[Apothecary]], the grounds from which the Lucent Brood conduct their wretched experiments with the Light. Within the Apothecary, the Guardian search for the Crystal but encounter the keeper of the Apothecary, [[Savathûn's Right Hand]], a Lightbearer Wizard. Chasing the wizard throughout the Apothecary, the Guardian manages to corner the wizard at the crystal's location and slay her.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[The Last Chance]]''</ref> Grabbing the crystal allows the Guardian to hear a piece of Savathûn's memory but to fully see the memory, they return to the Altar of Reflection. Bringing the crystal to the altar, the Guardians witness that after Savathûn escaped from her crystal prison in the Reef, she came to Earth, to a mountain range overlooking the Traveler and the Last City. There, she came to the Traveler as a "supplicant" but at that point, the wounds from her escape became too much and died. However, to their shock and horror, the Traveler willingly has a Ghost, [[Immaru]], revive Savathûn as a Lightbearer the same way as a Guardian. At the memory's end, Savathûn herself enters and "thanks" the Guardian for helping her remember her memories, proving that the Witch Queen never stole the Light but was ''granted'' it. Before Savathûn could attack the Guardian, they managed to escape and report back to the Last City, telling the Vanguard of the awful truth they had witnessed.{{Citation needed}} | ||
[[File:Lucent Brood Clash.jpg|thumb|340px|Guardians clash with Hive Lightbearers | [[File:Lucent Brood Clash.jpg|thumb|340px|Guardians clash with Hive Lightbearers]] | ||
The Vanguard is left completely shocked and rattled to the core that the Traveler would raise Savathûn, one of humanity's most devious adversaries, and grant her the Light. Zavala himself is left incredulous and in near denial but Eris Morn points out the Traveler's behavior of uplifting countless civilizations and then abandoning them in the [[Books of Sorrow]]. Zavala attempts to denounce this as mere Hive propaganda but Eris further details that the Fallen themselves tell a similar story, the moment the Witness and its Black Fleet arrived, the Traveler left, leaving them to the [[Whirlwind]], and eventually making it's way to the Sol System. However, Zavala angrily reminds everyone present that when the Black Fleet arrived in the Sol System, the Traveler sacrificed itself to save humanity. Yet, the Vanguard Commander cannot comprehend that after everything the Hive had done, the Traveler would give Savathûn the Light. Ikora merely states that it doesn't matter, regardless of the Traveler's reasons, only concerned that if the Witch Queen takes the Traveler and seals it away, humanity would lose any hope of surviving the Witness.{{Citation needed}} | The Vanguard is left completely shocked and rattled to the core that the Traveler would raise Savathûn, one of humanity's most devious adversaries, and grant her the Light. Zavala himself is left incredulous and in near denial but Eris Morn points out the Traveler's behavior of uplifting countless civilizations and then abandoning them in the [[Books of Sorrow]]. Zavala attempts to denounce this as mere Hive propaganda but Eris further details that the Fallen themselves tell a similar story, the moment the Witness and its Black Fleet arrived, the Traveler left, leaving them to the [[Whirlwind]], and eventually making it's way to the Sol System. However, Zavala angrily reminds everyone present that when the Black Fleet arrived in the Sol System, the Traveler sacrificed itself to save humanity. Yet, the Vanguard Commander cannot comprehend that after everything the Hive had done, the Traveler would give Savathûn the Light. Ikora merely states that it doesn't matter, regardless of the Traveler's reasons, only concerned that if the Witch Queen takes the Traveler and seals it away, humanity would lose any hope of surviving the Witness.{{Citation needed}} | ||
Theorizing that the calcified Worm Familiar found in Savathûn's temple may hold the key to stopping the Witch Queen, Ikora takes the Worm to the Enclave, believing that the Relic within may be able to slice into its past. | Theorizing that the calcified Worm Familiar found in Savathûn's temple may hold the key to stopping the Witch Queen, Ikora takes the Worm to the Enclave, believing that the Relic within may be able to slice into its past. Ikora, after a struggle, saw into a memory of the Worm Familiar and discovers a shocking revelation: the Worm Familiar whispered that a cataclysm would come and destroy their home of Fundament but in truth, it was the Witness who spoke and it lied to Sathona. There was no cataclysm coming. The Hive were lied to. The Witness was aware that the Krill would soon encounter the Traveler and so, to claim them first, the Witness deceived Sathona into guiding her siblings into the Deep, thereby leading them to release the Worm Gods and forge the pact that would create the Hive species and rebirthing Sathona and her siblings into the Hive Gods, Oryx, Xivu Arath and Savathûn.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [https://youtu.be/jlzQnXcUxqI?t=746 Defeated]''</ref> | ||
Armed with this knowledge and with Savathûn's ritual already beginning, Ikora has the Guardian take the familiar so when they confront the Witch Queen, the truth would destabilize the Hive God of Lies, breaking her hold over the ritual. With no time to lose, the Guardian enters Savathûn's Throne World but finds that the Traveler is already within her domain, forcing the Guardian to fight through Hive and Scorn forces to reach the portal to the ritual's location. Fortunately, Ikora herself arrives to help open the way after the Guardian held off Hive reinforcements, allowing the Guardian to enter the [[Court of Thorns]] and fight their way up to the top of Savathûn's fortress. Despite Lightbearer Hive barring the way and the Witch Queen's taunts, the Guardian was able to reach Savathûn's inner chamber and the ritual's location, the [[Sanctum of the Brood Queen]]. Confronting Savathûn, the Guardian battles her and her Lightbearer Hive and manages to defeat her, but before they can destroy her ghost, she traps them in a thread-bound spell, allowing herself the time to revive and retreat to her ritual's center point. Pursuing, the Guardian battles with Savathûn once more but proves too powerful for them.<ref name="Ritual">'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[The Ritual]]''</ref> | Armed with this knowledge and with Savathûn's ritual already beginning, Ikora has the Guardian take the familiar so when they confront the Witch Queen, the truth would destabilize the Hive God of Lies, breaking her hold over the ritual. With no time to lose, the Guardian enters Savathûn's Throne World but finds that the Traveler is already within her domain, forcing the Guardian to fight through Hive and Scorn forces to reach the portal to the ritual's location. Fortunately, Ikora herself arrives to help open the way after the Guardian held off Hive reinforcements, allowing the Guardian to enter the [[Court of Thorns]] and fight their way up to the top of Savathûn's fortress. Despite Lightbearer Hive barring the way and the Witch Queen's taunts, the Guardian was able to reach Savathûn's inner chamber and the ritual's location, the [[Sanctum of the Brood Queen]]. Confronting Savathûn, the Guardian battles her and her Lightbearer Hive and manages to defeat her, but before they can destroy her ghost, she traps them in a thread-bound spell, allowing herself the time to revive and retreat to her ritual's center point. Pursuing, the Guardian battles with Savathûn once more but proves too powerful for them.<ref name="Ritual">'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[The Ritual]]''</ref> | ||
Knowing the truth won't likely stop her but aware they need to try, the Guardian gains access to a portal that leads them to a memory altar but also sees that Savathûn is casting a spell that is weaving a web around the Traveler. Heading to two | Knowing the truth won't likely stop her but aware they need to try, the Guardian gains access to a portal that leads them to a memory altar but also sees that Savathûn is casting a spell that is weaving a web around the Traveler. Heading to two towers, the Guardian can slay the spell's [[Threadweaver]]s, undoing the spell before showing Savathûn the memory of the Witness' lie. At first, the memory surprises and confuses Savathûn, she ultimately becomes infuriated that the Guardian is using her own tricks against her, sending the Witch Queen into a fury, as they disrupt her ritual and undo her spell. With the last of the Threadweavers slain and her spell broken, the enraged Savathûn forces the Guardian back to her Sanctum and battles them. Despite the full force of her light and the support of her Lucent Brood, the Guardian nonetheless defeats the Witch Queen. Before dying, Savathûn admits she miscalculated and warns the Guardian that the Witness is coming and that the "game" is theirs to play now. However, before the Guardian can destroy her ghost, the Traveler returns to the Last City in a flash of light, allowing Immaru to flee. Taking it nonetheless as a victory, Ikora sends her Hidden to collect Savathûn's remains with the Guardian believing that their next plan is to prepare for the Witness' return and prevent another Collapse.<ref name="Ritual"/> | ||
Despite the loss of their queen, the Lucent Brood continued to operate under Immaru, plotting his return as the Hive and Scorn struggled for supremacy over Savathûn's Throne World. This forces the Vanguard to conduct operations within the Throne World to prevent either faction from gaining any ground. | Despite the loss of their queen, the Lucent Brood continued to operate under Immaru, plotting his return as the Hive and Scorn struggled for supremacy over Savathûn's Throne World. This forces the Vanguard to conduct operations within the Throne World to prevent either faction from gaining any ground. | ||
====The Parasite==== | ====The Parasite==== | ||
Following Savathûn's death, Ikora knows that the Witness is likely returning to finish what it started and understanding they need the support, she summons the Guardian to the Enclave on Mars to meet with Mara Sov who requested them for a special task. | Following Savathûn's death, Ikora knows that the Witness is likely returning to finish what it started and understanding they need the support, she summons the Guardian to the Enclave on Mars to meet with Mara Sov who requested them for a special task.<ref name="OQ&W">'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[Of Queen and Worms]]''</ref> At the Relic, the Guardian finds the Witch's Queen's dying worm, brought by Mara Sov who believes the worm holds secrets that they could learn from involving humanity's collapse. The Awoken Queen states she plans to give the worm strength and host to keep it alive, thereby allowing them to glean the secrets they require. Though the Guardian believes this to be a death sentence, Mara believes for her, it will be worth the risk.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [https://youtu.be/jlzQnXcUxqI?t=1086 With Mara]''</ref> | ||
Knowing where they can find the means to breathe life into the worm, Mara Sov guides the Guardian to a city shrouded in Darkness near the caverns of Savathûn's Throne World. Taking the worm with them, the Guardian can locate the doorway to the Dark City, finding it to be similar to what they found inside a Pyramid. Mara Sov explains that a disciple of the Witness created the Dark City with the purpose to grow and facilitate beings similar to the worm itself and what they are looking for is akin to a Cryptoglyph, a Darkness incubator that will provide life for the worm. The Guardian locates the Dark City but finds only a resonance of a Cryptglyph that the Scorn gave their lives to protect. Mara Sov suspects that the resonance is but a trick and advises the Guardian to clear it, doing so opens a portal that allows the Guardian to traverse deeper into the Dark City and locate the Cryptoglyph, claiming it from the Scorn thieves. Traversing further, the Guardian can locate the Incubation Chamber they need, forcing them to confront the Scorn leader, [[Heimiks, Warden of the Harvest]]. Despite the Scorn's strength, the Guardian can clear them out, allowing them to access the incubator. Placing [[Savathûn's Worm]] at the altar, the Darkness energy breaths life into it, allowing it to speak for only a moment but its vitals remain low. Mara Sov believes this to be a partial success and knowing that there are more incubators hidden in the Throne World, she tasks the Guardian to keep the worm safe and refill the Cryptoglyph with energy, while she locates more incubators.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[Birthplace of the Vile]]''</ref> | Knowing where they can find the means to breathe life into the worm, Mara Sov guides the Guardian to a city shrouded in Darkness near the caverns of Savathûn's Throne World. Taking the worm with them, the Guardian can locate the doorway to the Dark City, finding it to be similar to what they found inside a Pyramid. Mara Sov explains that a disciple of the Witness created the Dark City with the purpose to grow and facilitate beings similar to the worm itself and what they are looking for is akin to a Cryptoglyph, a Darkness incubator that will provide life for the worm. The Guardian locates the Dark City but finds only a resonance of a Cryptglyph that the Scorn gave their lives to protect. Mara Sov suspects that the resonance is but a trick and advises the Guardian to clear it, doing so opens a portal that allows the Guardian to traverse deeper into the Dark City and locate the Cryptoglyph, claiming it from the Scorn thieves. Traversing further, the Guardian can locate the Incubation Chamber they need, forcing them to confront the Scorn leader, [[Heimiks, Warden of the Harvest]]. Despite the Scorn's strength, the Guardian can clear them out, allowing them to access the incubator. Placing [[Savathûn's Worm]] at the altar, the Darkness energy breaths life into it, allowing it to speak for only a moment but its vitals remain low. Mara Sov believes this to be a partial success and knowing that there are more incubators hidden in the Throne World, she tasks the Guardian to keep the worm safe and refill the Cryptoglyph with energy, while she locates more incubators.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[Birthplace of the Vile]]''</ref> | ||
To refill the Cryptoglyph with energy, the Guardian meets with Fynch, who believes to know what they need; a Cryptoglyph rune and they are located within the Temple of the Cunning. Returning to the Temple, the Guardian can find the rune but has to slay a large number of Scorn forces to energize it. Fynch then directs them to a Lost Sector called the Sepulcher, a hive tomb and after slaying its keepers, they find another incubator that allows the worm to regain some of its strength and speak again. The Awoken then strikes a bargain with the worm, offering a new host in exchange for secrets regarding humanity's collapse. Savathûn's Worm grudgingly accepts to keep itself alive. Despite their concerns that she is offering herself as the host, Mara Sov has the Guardian continue onward in finding more incubators within the Lost Sectors of the Throne World as well as keeping a location called the Wellspring secure from the Hive and Scorn. During this time, Savathûn's Worm repeatedly attempts to sow distrust between Mara and the Guardian but despite its words, they continue with Fynch aiding them in locating more runes and incubators. | To refill the Cryptoglyph with energy, the Guardian meets with Fynch, who believes to know what they need; a Cryptoglyph rune and they are located within the Temple of the Cunning. Returning to the Temple, the Guardian can find the rune but has to slay a large number of Scorn forces to energize it. Fynch then directs them to a Lost Sector called the Sepulcher, a hive tomb and after slaying its keepers, they find another incubator that allows the worm to regain some of its strength and speak again. The Awoken then strikes a bargain with the worm, offering a new host in exchange for secrets regarding humanity's collapse. Savathûn's Worm grudgingly accepts to keep itself alive. Despite their concerns that she is offering herself as the host, Mara Sov has the Guardian continue onward in finding more incubators within the Lost Sectors of the Throne World as well as keeping a location called the Wellspring secure from the Hive and Scorn. During this time, Savathûn's Worm repeatedly attempts to sow distrust between Mara and the Guardian but despite its words, they continue with Fynch aiding them in locating more runes and incubators.<ref name="OQ&W"/> | ||
After finding enough incubators for Savathûn's Worm to regain its strength, Mara Sov demands the information they seek first before gaining its host. Just when it was about to speak of Savathûn's part in the Collapse, the Worm begins to writhe in pain, as a dormant curse the Witch Queen placed on it activated in the event Savathûn's Worm attempted to speak her secrets. Unsure of what to do, Mara Sov leaves but the Guardian quickly takes to the only other being they know who has information on Hive worms: Fynch. The renegade Hive ghost gives them a casing that temporarily prevents the worm from dying and now have to carry the Worm through springs of Hive energy to give it strength again. Despite Lucent Brood's forces attempting to stop them, the Guardian reaches through enough springs for the worm to stop dying. Mara Sov returns after this, apologizing, and directs the Guardian to fill the Cryptoglyph with Hive Light for the Worms ritual. Returning to the Apothecary, the Guardian manages to steal the Hive Light they need and reach the Temple of the Wrathful, where Mara Sov lays the groundwork for the ritual. Though the Guardian and their Ghost believe the Awoken Queen is about to become the Worm's new host, she instead turns the Worm into a weapon called [[Parasite]], much to the Worm's shock and dismay. Mara clarifies that she fulfilled her end of the bargain by providing a vessel for the worm, thereby allowing it to continue living, but its new host is now more like a prison, to which the Worm objects. The Scorn react to the Worm's presence in the ritual and, to prevent the worm from escaping, Mara Sov has the Guardian hold them off with their new weapon as she completes the ritual.<ref name="PP">'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[Parasitic Pilgrimage]]''</ref> | After finding enough incubators for Savathûn's Worm to regain its strength, Mara Sov demands the information they seek first before gaining its host. Just when it was about to speak of Savathûn's part in the Collapse, the Worm begins to writhe in pain, as a dormant curse the Witch Queen placed on it activated in the event Savathûn's Worm attempted to speak her secrets. Unsure of what to do, Mara Sov leaves but the Guardian quickly takes to the only other being they know who has information on Hive worms: Fynch. The renegade Hive ghost gives them a casing that temporarily prevents the worm from dying and now have to carry the Worm through springs of Hive energy to give it strength again. Despite Lucent Brood's forces attempting to stop them, the Guardian reaches through enough springs for the worm to stop dying. Mara Sov returns after this, apologizing, and directs the Guardian to fill the Cryptoglyph with Hive Light for the Worms ritual. Returning to the Apothecary, the Guardian manages to steal the Hive Light they need and reach the Temple of the Wrathful, where Mara Sov lays the groundwork for the ritual. Though the Guardian and their Ghost believe the Awoken Queen is about to become the Worm's new host, she instead turns the Worm into a weapon called [[Parasite]], much to the Worm's shock and dismay. Mara clarifies that she fulfilled her end of the bargain by providing a vessel for the worm, thereby allowing it to continue living, but its new host is now more like a prison, to which the Worm objects. The Scorn react to the Worm's presence in the ritual and, to prevent the worm from escaping, Mara Sov has the Guardian hold them off with their new weapon as she completes the ritual.<ref name="PP">'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - [[Parasitic Pilgrimage]]''</ref> | ||
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{{Quote|If the Hive have taken our Light, let us take their ferocity. Let us force them into the Mindscape and smother their false Light. Let us tear their schemes from their minds. Return to the battle, Guardian. Show them they've done nothing but teach use how to destroy them.|Lord Saladin | {{Quote|If the Hive have taken our Light, let us take their ferocity. Let us force them into the Mindscape and smother their false Light. Let us tear their schemes from their minds. Return to the battle, Guardian. Show them they've done nothing but teach use how to destroy them.|Lord Saladin}} | ||
Though Savathûn had been defeated, the Guardians still had to deal with her Lucent Brood and more importantly, the ramifications of killing Red Legion Cabal on Mars during their early missions against the Hive, which was a breach in the Last City's armistice with the Cabal Empire. Ikora informed the Guardian that Zavala managed to set up a meeting with [[Empress Caiatl]], to discuss the situation and avoid making another conflict with the Cabal, giving them a [[Synaptic Spear]], a weapon of cabal origin, before they head to the meeting. | Though Savathûn had been defeated, the Guardians still had to deal with her Lucent Brood and more importantly, the ramifications of killing Red Legion Cabal on Mars during their early missions against the Hive, which was a breach in the Last City's armistice with the Cabal Empire. Ikora informed the Guardian that Zavala managed to set up a meeting with [[Empress Caiatl]], to discuss the situation and avoid making another conflict with the Cabal, giving them a [[Synaptic Spear]], a weapon of cabal origin, before they head to the meeting. | ||
[[File:Season of the Risen EDZ Capture.jpg|thumb|340px|Guardian and Cabal forces capture a Hive Lightbearer | [[File:Season of the Risen EDZ Capture.jpg|thumb|340px|Guardian and Cabal forces capture a Hive Lightbearer]] | ||
At the Tower Hanger where the meeting was taking place, the Guardian arrived as Empress Caiatl expressed her anger that the Vanguard's Guardians opened fire on her troops, who were responding to an unexpected threat, towards Zavala, Lord Saladin and Crow. After offering their condolences, Zavala suggests they put that act behind them and work together to combat the threat of the Lightbearer Hive, which poses a threat to both humanity and the Cabal. Caiatl, despite her anger, agrees to ally against the Lucent Brood, as she is pleased that the Vanguard needs them to hit the Hive hard. Thus, operations in the Vanguard [[H.E.L.M.]] are set up and [[Lord Saladin]] works with Caiatl in combating the Lucent Hive. Caiatl explains that the Synaptic Spear is a weapon made from Light-suppressing technology, refined and weaponized. The Cabal Empress then instructs the Guardian to locate a Hive Lieutenant brimming with Savathûn's influence, then her Psions will force it into their mindscape, connect the Guardian's Light with the weakened Hive's. Doing so will force the Guardian to face the embodiment of the Hive's belief in their god, an [[Aspect of Savathûn]]. At that point, the Guardian will use the Spear to destroy the aspect, rendering the Hive Lightless. Without a worm or the Light, the Hive will die but Caiatl informs the Guardian that with her Psions keeping them alive, they can bring it to the Vanguard's H.E.L.M. and have [[Psion (Psisorium)|Caiatl's Psion]] shift through the Hive's mind to discover any secrets. | At the Tower Hanger where the meeting was taking place, the Guardian arrived as Empress Caiatl expressed her anger that the Vanguard's Guardians opened fire on her troops, who were responding to an unexpected threat, towards Zavala, Lord Saladin and Crow. After offering their condolences, Zavala suggests they put that act behind them and work together to combat the threat of the Lightbearer Hive, which poses a threat to both humanity and the Cabal. Caiatl, despite her anger, agrees to ally against the Lucent Brood, as she is pleased that the Vanguard needs them to hit the Hive hard. Thus, operations in the Vanguard [[H.E.L.M.]] are set up and [[Lord Saladin]] works with Caiatl in combating the Lucent Hive. Caiatl explains that the Synaptic Spear is a weapon made from Light-suppressing technology, refined and weaponized. The Cabal Empress then instructs the Guardian to locate a Hive Lieutenant brimming with Savathûn's influence, then her Psions will force it into their mindscape, connect the Guardian's Light with the weakened Hive's. Doing so will force the Guardian to face the embodiment of the Hive's belief in their god, an [[Aspect of Savathûn]]. At that point, the Guardian will use the Spear to destroy the aspect, rendering the Hive Lightless. Without a worm or the Light, the Hive will die but Caiatl informs the Guardian that with her Psions keeping them alive, they can bring it to the Vanguard's H.E.L.M. and have [[Psion (Psisorium)|Caiatl's Psion]] shift through the Hive's mind to discover any secrets. | ||
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{{Quote|So go ahead, sport. Make a mess. Enjoy yourself. Welcome to the Hive.|Immaru | {{Quote|So go ahead, sport. Make a mess. Enjoy yourself. Welcome to the Hive.|Immaru}} | ||
Understanding that there was no other choice if they wished to stop the Witness, the Vanguard reached out to Immaru and offered him Savathûn‘s body, if she were to agree to help them pass through the portal at the Traveler. Immaru counters with a bargain of his own, citing that Savathûn anticipated that the Guardians would need her; they would need to deal with the Witch Queen's sister, Xivu Arath, before he would revive Savathûn. In this task, he would provide his aid in combating the Hive God of War. Despite the terms, Ikora and Eris Morn agreed, with the latter granting the Guardian a relic she forged with Hive magic to help them, the [[Acolyte's Staff]]. Immaru directed the Guardians to a special location within Savathûn's Throne World that held the information they needed, [[Savathûn's Spire]], found at the top of the Sanctum of the Brood Queen. Fighting past legions of Lucent Hive ordered by the Witch Queen to protect the Spire, regardless of Immaru's current orders, the Guardian's use of the Acolyte's Staff allowed them to uncover the Spire and traverse its labyrinthine interior while disrupting Scorn and Hive rituals impeding them. | Understanding that there was no other choice if they wished to stop the Witness, the Vanguard reached out to Immaru and offered him Savathûn‘s body, if she were to agree to help them pass through the portal at the Traveler. Immaru counters with a bargain of his own, citing that Savathûn anticipated that the Guardians would need her; they would need to deal with the Witch Queen's sister, Xivu Arath, before he would revive Savathûn. In this task, he would provide his aid in combating the Hive God of War. Despite the terms, Ikora and Eris Morn agreed, with the latter granting the Guardian a relic she forged with Hive magic to help them, the [[Acolyte's Staff]]. Immaru directed the Guardians to a special location within Savathûn's Throne World that held the information they needed, [[Savathûn's Spire]], found at the top of the Sanctum of the Brood Queen. Fighting past legions of Lucent Hive ordered by the Witch Queen to protect the Spire, regardless of Immaru's current orders, the Guardian's use of the Acolyte's Staff allowed them to uncover the Spire and traverse its labyrinthine interior while disrupting Scorn and Hive rituals impeding them. | ||
[[File:Clash of the Hive Gods.jpg|310px|thumb|right|Guardians entering Savathûn's Spire | [[File:Clash of the Hive Gods.jpg|310px|thumb|right|Guardians entering Savathûn's Spire]] | ||
Despite the Lucent Hive and their Scorn prisoners hampering their efforts, the Guardians managed to clear the Spire, slaying its wardens, [[Dûl Alai]], [[Ur-Hiruk]] and [[Zirah]], reconfiguring the Light coursing through it using crystals the Witch Queen had made, and locate a ritual site beneath it. During this, the Guardians were given recordings of the Witch Queen by Immaru, messages she left behind in the event the Guardians ever required her aid after killing her. In one message, Savathûn states that they cannot defeat Xivu Arath conventionally, for her sister feeds off all conflict and grows stronger from it. Therefore, to defeat Xivu Arath, they must use the logic that the Hive God of War believes to be absolute: their Sword Logic. Specifically, Eris Morn must become a Hive God, gathering power through the tithe system, until she is strong enough to challenge Xivu Arath, for only a Hive of equal strength can do so. Ikora immediately objects to this, believing they cannot utilize Hive magic in such a way, or play by the Sword Logic's rules, without unfavorable consequences. Eris Morn states that there is no other way to challenge Xivu Arath, as simply maintaining their current stalemate with her or outright confronting her is not feasible for they would eventually lose in either case. Despite fearing what will happen to Eris, Ikora reluctantly agrees to allow Eris to proceed with her ritual. Using Hive magic, Eris's body transforms with new Hive biology, capable of feeding off of the battles the Guardians partake in, allowing her to grow in strength. With the ritual complete, Eris Morn had emerged as the new Hive God of Vengeance and made a base for herself within the Throne World she would call the [[Athenaeum]] which the H.E.L.M. was connected to via a portal. | Despite the Lucent Hive and their Scorn prisoners hampering their efforts, the Guardians managed to clear the Spire, slaying its wardens, [[Dûl Alai]], [[Ur-Hiruk]] and [[Zirah]], reconfiguring the Light coursing through it using crystals the Witch Queen had made, and locate a ritual site beneath it. During this, the Guardians were given recordings of the Witch Queen by Immaru, messages she left behind in the event the Guardians ever required her aid after killing her. In one message, Savathûn states that they cannot defeat Xivu Arath conventionally, for her sister feeds off all conflict and grows stronger from it. Therefore, to defeat Xivu Arath, they must use the logic that the Hive God of War believes to be absolute: their Sword Logic. Specifically, Eris Morn must become a Hive God, gathering power through the tithe system, until she is strong enough to challenge Xivu Arath, for only a Hive of equal strength can do so. Ikora immediately objects to this, believing they cannot utilize Hive magic in such a way, or play by the Sword Logic's rules, without unfavorable consequences. Eris Morn states that there is no other way to challenge Xivu Arath, as simply maintaining their current stalemate with her or outright confronting her is not feasible for they would eventually lose in either case. Despite fearing what will happen to Eris, Ikora reluctantly agrees to allow Eris to proceed with her ritual. Using Hive magic, Eris's body transforms with new Hive biology, capable of feeding off of the battles the Guardians partake in, allowing her to grow in strength. With the ritual complete, Eris Morn had emerged as the new Hive God of Vengeance and made a base for herself within the Throne World she would call the [[Athenaeum]] which the H.E.L.M. was connected to via a portal. | ||
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Eris would later clarify the nature of her transformation to the Guardian, stating that her transformation didn't empower her as she expected but instead "refined" her, making Eris more herself which concerned Ikora but Eris remains resolute. She would further inform the Guardian on the nature of the Hive's Sword Logic and of Xivu Arath's devotion to it. To the Hive, the Sword Logic is the only way to prove one's right to exist while the rest die in terror but Eris states the Hive's logic is flawed as she had used it to acquire the power needed to claim her vengeance just as she did when Crota, Oryx and Savathûn were felled. Eris was able to see past Xivu Arath's devotion to the Sword Logic as a desperate, childish cry to prove it right and using it against her would deny her its vindication. Further, Eris states that while she may use the Sword Logic, she is using it not out of desperation as the Hive do but out of desire. Immaru offers insight of his own but scoffs that "philosophy" will defeat Xivu Arath. He offers a recording of an argument Xivu Arath had with Savathûn not long after Oryx had been slain years ago, where Xivu Arath desired to avenge their brother just as he attempted to avenge his son but the Witch Queen mocked her desire for revenge, stating that by the Guardians killing Crota and Oryx, then both have deserved death. Further, Savathûn states that Oryx's attempts to avenge his son's death only proved him a hypocrite, mocking Xivu Arath for being the same. The Hive God of War, however, refused to accept this believing that Eris, she who orchestrated Oryx's demise, would take up his mantle, take her "true shape" and eventually face her. The Witch Queen, however, remained unimpressed, citing her sister as a "vain child" that Oryx "spoiled rotten" before stating that she will not always get her way. With the recording finished, Immaru theorizes that Xivu Arath sees Eris as Oryx's heir and that this was part of Savathûn's plan which makes the Hive Ghost wonder what the former Lightbearer is doing. | Eris would later clarify the nature of her transformation to the Guardian, stating that her transformation didn't empower her as she expected but instead "refined" her, making Eris more herself which concerned Ikora but Eris remains resolute. She would further inform the Guardian on the nature of the Hive's Sword Logic and of Xivu Arath's devotion to it. To the Hive, the Sword Logic is the only way to prove one's right to exist while the rest die in terror but Eris states the Hive's logic is flawed as she had used it to acquire the power needed to claim her vengeance just as she did when Crota, Oryx and Savathûn were felled. Eris was able to see past Xivu Arath's devotion to the Sword Logic as a desperate, childish cry to prove it right and using it against her would deny her its vindication. Further, Eris states that while she may use the Sword Logic, she is using it not out of desperation as the Hive do but out of desire. Immaru offers insight of his own but scoffs that "philosophy" will defeat Xivu Arath. He offers a recording of an argument Xivu Arath had with Savathûn not long after Oryx had been slain years ago, where Xivu Arath desired to avenge their brother just as he attempted to avenge his son but the Witch Queen mocked her desire for revenge, stating that by the Guardians killing Crota and Oryx, then both have deserved death. Further, Savathûn states that Oryx's attempts to avenge his son's death only proved him a hypocrite, mocking Xivu Arath for being the same. The Hive God of War, however, refused to accept this believing that Eris, she who orchestrated Oryx's demise, would take up his mantle, take her "true shape" and eventually face her. The Witch Queen, however, remained unimpressed, citing her sister as a "vain child" that Oryx "spoiled rotten" before stating that she will not always get her way. With the recording finished, Immaru theorizes that Xivu Arath sees Eris as Oryx's heir and that this was part of Savathûn's plan which makes the Hive Ghost wonder what the former Lightbearer is doing. | ||
[[File:Destiny-2-season-of-the-witch-eris-hive.png|thumb|right|310px|Eris Morn, Hive God of Vengeance | [[File:Destiny-2-season-of-the-witch-eris-hive.png|thumb|right|310px|Eris Morn, Hive God of Vengeance]] | ||
With all this new insight, the Guardian continues on in their mission of gathering tithes for Eris, whether it be in Shaxx's Crucible or within the Altars of Summoning, growing stronger with each kill. In addition, Eris provides attunements for the Guardian in strengthening her powers and their abilities in using Hive Magic. The Guardian would receive one more message from Immaru, again taunting them regarding his dislike of their alliance but goes through with the plan because his Lightbearer had ordered it, along with him to give the Guardians whatever they need, giving them another recording of Savathûn's as proof. Of course, Immaru does so in his usual brutal, matter-of-fact style, encouraging the Guardians to help Eris grow stronger with tithes, mocking them once again for being part of the Witch Queen's plan. | With all this new insight, the Guardian continues on in their mission of gathering tithes for Eris, whether it be in Shaxx's Crucible or within the Altars of Summoning, growing stronger with each kill. In addition, Eris provides attunements for the Guardian in strengthening her powers and their abilities in using Hive Magic. The Guardian would receive one more message from Immaru, again taunting them regarding his dislike of their alliance but goes through with the plan because his Lightbearer had ordered it, along with him to give the Guardians whatever they need, giving them another recording of Savathûn's as proof. Of course, Immaru does so in his usual brutal, matter-of-fact style, encouraging the Guardians to help Eris grow stronger with tithes, mocking them once again for being part of the Witch Queen's plan. | ||
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In time, Ikora's reports regarding Eris's transformation and covenant with Ahsa don't sit well with those in the Tower, herself included. Nonetheless, despite the doubts, Ikora still has faith in Eris as despite what happened to Eris in Elsie's timeline, who succumbed to despair and became corrupted by Darkness, Eris now remains resolute and has friends who support her. Within the Throne World, Eris discovered a hidden location above Savathûn's oubliette, where the [[The Imbaru Engine|Imbaru Engine]] is housed, the method where Savathûn attempted to reinterpret her brother's logic. Much to Immaru's protests, the Guardians enter and partake in the Imbaru Engine, yet despite the confusion the engine attempted to inflict, the Guardians managed to clear the trials. This leads Eris to hope that more of the Witch Queen's secrets will be open to them. | In time, Ikora's reports regarding Eris's transformation and covenant with Ahsa don't sit well with those in the Tower, herself included. Nonetheless, despite the doubts, Ikora still has faith in Eris as despite what happened to Eris in Elsie's timeline, who succumbed to despair and became corrupted by Darkness, Eris now remains resolute and has friends who support her. Within the Throne World, Eris discovered a hidden location above Savathûn's oubliette, where the [[The Imbaru Engine|Imbaru Engine]] is housed, the method where Savathûn attempted to reinterpret her brother's logic. Much to Immaru's protests, the Guardians enter and partake in the Imbaru Engine, yet despite the confusion the engine attempted to inflict, the Guardians managed to clear the trials. This leads Eris to hope that more of the Witch Queen's secrets will be open to them. | ||
[[File:SotW-Savathun-Eris.jpg|thumb|right|310px|Savathûn being confronted by Eris | [[File:SotW-Savathun-Eris.jpg|thumb|right|310px|Savathûn being confronted by Eris]] | ||
After handling more of Ikora's unease with the plan and conquering another trial of the Witch Queen's Imbaru Engine, the Guardian answers Eris Morn's summons, taking her Hive form once more. Proclaiming that this will be their final tithe, Eris Morn states that she has Ikora prepare something from the Vanguard vaults for transmat when the time is right, for when she will remind Savathûn and Xivu Arath were once "born as prey". Returning to the oubliette, Immaru voices his fears that Xivu Arath began to summon the Leviathan-Eater, proclaiming his intent to flee but Eris Morn forces the Hive Ghost to stay as the Guardian opens the way to the Altar of the Sword, where they challenge Xivu Arath's champion. Despite the Leviathan-Eater's power and streams of Hive support, the Guardian manages to hold their own against him, forcing Xivu Arath to prepare a bombardment of the area. Using her Hive Magic, Eris was able to create a barrier strong enough to withstand the bombardment, forcing the Leviathan-Eater to charge, breaching the barrier. In one last clash, the Guardian manages to slay the Leviathan-Eater, empowering Eris and preparing her for the last part of her plan. At the Altar's center, Eris has Ikora transmat the item she requested, Savathûn's body for Immaru to resurrect. Immaru protests, citing that Xivu Arath is still a threat but Eris Morn orders him to proceed as he will not get another chance. Agreeing, Immaru raises Savathûn back from death with the Witch Queen commenting on Eris's Hive form, claiming that she had "come out of her shell" but the Hive God of Vengeance merely replied that she would be the Witch Queen's ruin, slicing her throat, surprising all present. In that act, Eris gained power from Savathûn's death, gaining all the power she had accumulated since the last time she had died before being separated from her worm, which was over a millennia ago. Combining that with the tithes the Guardians had gathered, Eris had now become the most powerful Hive God, surpassing even Xivu Arath. Using her power, Eris Morn cast a spell that banished the Hive God of War from her own Throne World, rendering her mortal and unable to draw strength from tithes before fainting. | After handling more of Ikora's unease with the plan and conquering another trial of the Witch Queen's Imbaru Engine, the Guardian answers Eris Morn's summons, taking her Hive form once more. Proclaiming that this will be their final tithe, Eris Morn states that she has Ikora prepare something from the Vanguard vaults for transmat when the time is right, for when she will remind Savathûn and Xivu Arath were once "born as prey". Returning to the oubliette, Immaru voices his fears that Xivu Arath began to summon the Leviathan-Eater, proclaiming his intent to flee but Eris Morn forces the Hive Ghost to stay as the Guardian opens the way to the Altar of the Sword, where they challenge Xivu Arath's champion. Despite the Leviathan-Eater's power and streams of Hive support, the Guardian manages to hold their own against him, forcing Xivu Arath to prepare a bombardment of the area. Using her Hive Magic, Eris was able to create a barrier strong enough to withstand the bombardment, forcing the Leviathan-Eater to charge, breaching the barrier. In one last clash, the Guardian manages to slay the Leviathan-Eater, empowering Eris and preparing her for the last part of her plan. At the Altar's center, Eris has Ikora transmat the item she requested, Savathûn's body for Immaru to resurrect. Immaru protests, citing that Xivu Arath is still a threat but Eris Morn orders him to proceed as he will not get another chance. Agreeing, Immaru raises Savathûn back from death with the Witch Queen commenting on Eris's Hive form, claiming that she had "come out of her shell" but the Hive God of Vengeance merely replied that she would be the Witch Queen's ruin, slicing her throat, surprising all present. In that act, Eris gained power from Savathûn's death, gaining all the power she had accumulated since the last time she had died before being separated from her worm, which was over a millennia ago. Combining that with the tithes the Guardians had gathered, Eris had now become the most powerful Hive God, surpassing even Xivu Arath. Using her power, Eris Morn cast a spell that banished the Hive God of War from her own Throne World, rendering her mortal and unable to draw strength from tithes before fainting. | ||
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===Culture=== | ===Culture=== | ||
[[File:HiveRunes1.jpg|300px|thumb|Hive runes | [[File:HiveRunes1.jpg|300px|thumb|Hive runes]] | ||
{{Quote|Crota's spawn will snuff out the worlds of Light, and Oryx's coming shall be unfettered.|[[Osiris]]<ref name = "Spawn Crota"/>}} | {{Quote|Crota's spawn will snuff out the worlds of Light, and Oryx's coming shall be unfettered.|[[Osiris]]<ref name = "Spawn Crota"/>}} | ||
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*[[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]] | *[[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]] | ||
*[[Leviathan-Eater, Bane of the Ammonites]] | *[[Leviathan-Eater, Bane of the Ammonites]] | ||
*[[Luzaku]] | |||
*[[Navôta, Eir Spawn]] | *[[Navôta, Eir Spawn]] | ||
*[[Phogoth, the Untamed]] | *[[Phogoth, the Untamed]] | ||
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====Xivu Arath's Horde==== | ====Xivu Arath's Horde==== | ||
*[[An Xohol, Jaws of Xivu Arath]] | *[[An Xohol, Jaws of Xivu Arath]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Arok'tha, Sworn to Xivu Arath]] | ||
*[[Azshradat, Celebrant of Xivu Arath]] | *[[Azshradat, Celebrant of Xivu Arath]] | ||
*[[Bulwark of Xivu Arath]] | *[[Bulwark of Xivu Arath]] | ||
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*[[Ir Yun, Cult of Megor]] | *[[Ir Yun, Cult of Megor]] | ||
*[[Megor, Spawn of Xivu]] | *[[Megor, Spawn of Xivu]] | ||
*[[Lightslayer]] | |||
*[[Pillar of Silence]] | |||
*[[Rhungatt, Might of Xivu Arath]] | *[[Rhungatt, Might of Xivu Arath]] | ||
*[[Ruithe, Sworn to Xivu Arath]] | *[[Ruithe, Sworn to Xivu Arath]] | ||
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====Lucent Brood==== | ====Lucent Brood==== | ||
*[[Akgon, Light-Cleaver]] | |||
*[[Alak'nar, Retainer of Savathûn]] | *[[Alak'nar, Retainer of Savathûn]] | ||
*[[Arak-Thul, the Arisen]] | |||
*[[Atan Maht, Margrave of Erasure]] | *[[Atan Maht, Margrave of Erasure]] | ||
*[[Aulith, Oblative Postulant]] | *[[Aulith, Oblative Postulant]] | ||
*[[Auloc, Oblative Postulant]] | *[[Auloc, Oblative Postulant]] | ||
*[[Balakh, the Unseeing]] | |||
*[[Balhoth, Keeper of Memory]] | *[[Balhoth, Keeper of Memory]] | ||
*[[Bar-Zel, Tutelary of Savathûn]] | *[[Bar-Zel, Tutelary of Savathûn]] | ||
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*[[Ei Haaruz, Retainer of Savathûn]] | *[[Ei Haaruz, Retainer of Savathûn]] | ||
*[[Ei Irulac, Last of Her Coven]] | *[[Ei Irulac, Last of Her Coven]] | ||
*[[Ei Räkosh, Banisher of Memory]] | |||
*[[Elikan, Last of His Coven]] | *[[Elikan, Last of His Coven]] | ||
*[[Elūnash, Oblative Adherent]] | *[[Elūnash, Oblative Adherent]] | ||
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*[[Golmag, Warden of the Spring]] | *[[Golmag, Warden of the Spring]] | ||
*[[Hadragal, Keeper of Memory]] | *[[Hadragal, Keeper of Memory]] | ||
*[[Harrak, the Rejoined]] | |||
*[[Hastokk, Oblative Aspirant]] | *[[Hastokk, Oblative Aspirant]] | ||
*[[Hathrek, the Glasweard]] | *[[Hathrek, the Glasweard]] | ||
*[[Hiak'ar, Hoardseeker]] | *[[Hiak'ar, Hoardseeker]] | ||
*[[Iraaku, Keeper of Revelations]] | |||
*[[Ir Abruum, Mothlit]] | |||
*[[Ir Akraht, Light Harvester]] | *[[Ir Akraht, Light Harvester]] | ||
*[[Ir Haza]] | |||
*[[Ir Nasrir, Secret Seeker]] | |||
*[[Ir Okmarr, Devoted to Savathûn]] | |||
*[[Ir Olena, Moth Keeper]] | *[[Ir Olena, Moth Keeper]] | ||
*[[Ir Valoch, Lucent Stalker]] | *[[Ir Valoch, Lucent Stalker]] | ||
*[[Ishaya, High Slayer]] | *[[Ishaya, High Slayer]] | ||
*[[Ken]] | *[[Ken]] | ||
*[[Kerr-Ath, Expedition Commander]] | |||
*[[Kish-Agesor, the Bright Burn]] | *[[Kish-Agesor, the Bright Burn]] | ||
*[[Korosek, Thronebringer]] | *[[Korosek, Thronebringer]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Lucent Hunter]] | ||
*[[Lucent Titan]] | |||
*[[Lucent Warlock]] | |||
*[[Mharuk, Sky-Stealer]] | |||
*[[Mor'ak, Lightstealer]] | *[[Mor'ak, Lightstealer]] | ||
*[[Naadin, the Searing]] | |||
*[[Naaruz, Third Seeker of Silence]] | *[[Naaruz, Third Seeker of Silence]] | ||
*[[Nargul]] | |||
*[[Nolakh, Star-Eater]] | |||
*[[Phry'zhia, the Insatiable]] | *[[Phry'zhia, the Insatiable]] | ||
*[[Sardul, Acting Expedition Commander]] | |||
*[[Savathûn's Right Hand]] | *[[Savathûn's Right Hand]] | ||
*[[Thalrog, Beacon-Keeper]] | |||
*[[Ubartu-ana]] | *[[Ubartu-ana]] | ||
*[[Urgoth, the Blistering Glare]] | |||
*[[Urtokk]] | |||
*[[Ur-Hiruk, Warden of the Spire]] | *[[Ur-Hiruk, Warden of the Spire]] | ||
*[[Uul'nath, Lightcleanser]] | *[[Uul'nath, Lightcleanser]] | ||
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*[[Hiraks's Familiar]] | *[[Hiraks's Familiar]] | ||
*[[Ir Abassin, Broodlost]] | *[[Ir Abassin, Broodlost]] | ||
*[[Korgath]] | *[[Korgath]] | ||
*[[Osmium Traitor]] | *[[Osmium Traitor]] | ||
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File:Hashladûn Scarlet Keep.jpg|Hashladûn, Daughter of Crota | File:Hashladûn Scarlet Keep.jpg|Hashladûn, Daughter of Crota | ||
Hive3.jpg| | Hive3.jpg|Hive Darkblade | ||
SavathunEye.png|Savathûn's Song | SavathunEye.png|Savathûn's Song | ||
File:In Anânh.JPG|In Anânh, Brood Queen | File:In Anânh.JPG|In Anânh, Brood Queen | ||
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ScarletKeep1.jpg|The Tower of Woe | ScarletKeep1.jpg|The Tower of Woe | ||
Shattered-throne.jpg|Dul Incaru and her Fatesmith guard | Shattered-throne.jpg|Dul Incaru and her Fatesmith guard | ||
CourtofSavathun1.png|The Court of Savathûn | CourtofSavathun1.png|The Court of Savathûn | ||
CourtofSavathun2.jpg|Savathûn's Witness | CourtofSavathun2.jpg|Savathûn's Witness |
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