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==Overview==
==Overview==
{{quote|The stories say the Fallen were once a proud people. Great, in their own way. We've only known them as pirates and butchers.|[[Ghost]]}}<ref name="House of Wolves Quest">[http://www.destinygamewiki.com/wiki/House_of_Wolves_(Quest) Destiny Game Wiki: Quest: House of Wolves]</ref>
The Fallen are a nomadic race of pirates and scavengers descended from a once-great civilization. This is evidenced by their social organization into various Houses by the manner of meritocratic nobility, the banners and flags of which are still flown like heraldry.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/12/16/the-enemies-of-destiny.aspx?PostPageIndex=1 '''Game Informer: The Enemies of Destiny''']</ref> The Fallen search the stars for artifacts of their lost civilization.<ref>[http://instagram.com/p/pHQWjFFXHT/ '''Instagram''' - ''Destiny the Game'']</ref> They first arrived in the [[Solar System]] after the Collapse, arriving in their massive [[Ketch]]es to loot and pillage humanity's former worlds, leaving grief and wreckage in their wake.<ref name = "GrimoireFallen">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen|Fallen]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#The Fallen|The Fallen]]''</ref>
The Fallen are a nomadic race of pirates and scavengers descended from a once-great civilization. This is evidenced by their social organization into various Houses by the manner of meritocratic nobility, the banners and flags of which are still flown like heraldry.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/12/16/the-enemies-of-destiny.aspx?PostPageIndex=1 '''Game Informer: The Enemies of Destiny''']</ref> The Fallen search the stars for artifacts of their lost civilization.<ref>[http://instagram.com/p/pHQWjFFXHT/ '''Instagram''' - ''Destiny the Game'']</ref> They first arrived in the [[Solar System]] after the Collapse, arriving in their massive [[Ketch]]es to loot and pillage humanity's former worlds, leaving grief and wreckage in their wake.<ref name = "GrimoireFallen">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen|Fallen]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#The Fallen|The Fallen]]''</ref>


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{{Quote|Whirlwind whisked us to this war-weary world; We galloped the galaxy to grasp the Great Machine. It is not our fate to fail on this field!|Drifis, the Daring}}
{{Quote|Whirlwind whisked us to this war-weary world; We galloped the galaxy to grasp the Great Machine. It is not our fate to fail on this field!|Drifis, the Daring}}


In an attempt to take the Traveler, the House of Devils staged a coordinated attack on The City in a battle that would later be called [[Six Fronts]]. During the battle four orders of [[Titan (class)|Titan]]s protected the newly constructed walls of The City against six enemy approaches, and not a single front faltered.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - Item Description: [[Mark of the Six Fronts]]''</ref> The Devils faced off against many Guardians who would later become legends, such as [[Saint-14]], [[Osiris]],<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Allies|Allies]]/[[Grimoire:Allies/Osiris|Osiris]], [[Grimoire:Allies/Osiris#Osiris|Osiris]]''</ref> [[Zavala]] and the [[Iron Lords]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Activities|Activities]]/[[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible Playlists|Crucible Arenas]], [[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible Playlists#Iron Banner|Iron Banner]]''</ref>
In an attempt to take the Traveler, the House of Devils staged a coordinated attack on the City in a battle that would later be called [[Six Fronts]]. During the battle, four orders of [[Titan (class)|Titan]]s protected the newly constructed walls of The City against six enemy approaches, and not a single front faltered.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - Item Description: [[Mark of the Six Fronts]]''</ref> The Devils faced off against many Guardians who would later become legends, such as [[Saint-14]], [[Osiris]],<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Allies|Allies]]/[[Grimoire:Allies/Osiris|Osiris]], [[Grimoire:Allies/Osiris#Osiris|Osiris]]''</ref> [[Zavala]] and the [[Iron Lords]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Activities|Activities]]/[[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible Playlists|Crucible Arenas]], [[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible Playlists#Iron Banner|Iron Banner]]''</ref>


After the Battle of Six Fronts, Saint-14 stepped down from Vanguard Commander to pursue his crusade against the Fallen and nominated Osiris to take his place to protect the city from future assaults. Osiris questioned Saint's motives having seen the Fallen not too different from them. However, Saint disagreed after fighting representatives from every House and believed it was a joint effort to exterminate them.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/4)''', ''[[Weblore]]:[[Weblore:Season of Dawn|Season of Dawn]] - [[Weblore:Season of Dawn#Vanguard Commander|Vanguard Commander]]''</ref>
After the Battle of Six Fronts, Saint-14 stepped down from Vanguard Commander to pursue his crusade against the Fallen and nominated Osiris to take his place to protect the city from future assaults. Osiris questioned Saint's motives, having seen the Fallen not too different from them. However, Saint disagreed after fighting representatives from every House and believed it was a joint effort to exterminate them.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/5)''', ''[[Weblore]]:[[Weblore:Season of Dawn|Season of Dawn]] - [[Weblore:Season of Dawn#Vanguard Commander|Vanguard Commander]]''</ref>


At some point, Saint-14 encountered the noble [[Sekris, Baron of Shanks]], whose House settled by the system's edge to avoid human conflict. Sekris recollected Saint's sieges of Boyle Pass and Weapons of Rain, but questioned if the Great Machine still communed with him. Saint answered with silence and spared Sekris causing him to desert his race.<ref>'''[[Destiny Grimoire Anthology, Volume II]]''', [[Destiny_Grimoire_Anthology,_Volume_II#Baron_of_Shanks|Baron of Shanks]], ''101 - 105''</ref>
At some point, Saint-14 encountered the noble [[Sekris, Baron of Shanks]], whose House settled by the system's edge to avoid human conflict. Sekris recollected Saint's sieges of Boyle Pass and Weapons of Rain but questioned if the Great Machine still communed with him. Saint answered with silence and spared Sekris, causing him to desert his race.<ref>'''[[Destiny Grimoire Anthology, Volume II]]''', [[Destiny Grimoire Anthology, Volume II#Baron of Shanks|Baron of Shanks]], ''101 - 105''</ref>


Following the murder of several Guardians at the hands of [[Taniks, the Scarred]], the Speaker dispatched Saint-14 and Osiris to eliminate the deadly Fallen mercenary, but [[Cayde-6]] located Taniks and killed him. This elevated [[Andal Brask]] to the vacant seat of the Hunter Vanguard after losing a dare to Cayde over who would kill Taniks. However, it was later revealed that the resilient Fallen had survived the encounter.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:The Man They Call Cayde|The Man They Call Cayde]], [[Lore:The Man They Call Cayde#Winner Take All|Winner Take All]]''</ref>
Following the murder of several Guardians at the hands of [[Taniks, the Scarred]], the Speaker dispatched Saint-14 and Osiris to eliminate the deadly Fallen mercenary, but [[Cayde-6]] located Taniks and killed him. This elevated [[Andal Brask]] to the vacant seat of the Hunter Vanguard after losing a dare to Cayde over who would kill Taniks. However, it was later revealed that the resilient Fallen had survived the encounter.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:The Man They Call Cayde|The Man They Call Cayde]], [[Lore:The Man They Call Cayde#Winner Take All|Winner Take All]]''</ref>
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====SIVA Crisis====
====SIVA Crisis====
{{Main|SIVA Crisis}}
{{Main|SIVA Crisis}}
{{quote|Long have we wandered in the blind prison of flesh. Those old lives now a memory, transposed by another. The gift brings pain, yes, but godhood must come at a price.|[[Aksis, Archon Prime]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/SIVA#Dormant_SIVA:_Fallen_3.0|Dormant SIVA: Fallen 3.0]]''</ref>}}
{{quote|Long have we wandered in the blind prison of flesh. Those old lives now a memory, transposed by another. The gift brings pain, yes, but godhood must come at a price.|[[Aksis, Archon Prime]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/SIVA|SIVA]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/SIVA#Dormant_SIVA:_Fallen_3.0|Dormant SIVA: Fallen 3.0]]''</ref>}}
[[File:SplicerRise.jpg|300px|thumb|The Ascension of the [[Devil Splicers]]]]
[[File:SplicerRise.jpg|300px|thumb|The Ascension of the [[Devil Splicers]]]]


Under the leadership of a new Archon, [[Aksis, Archon Prime|Aksis]], the House of Devils and their [[Devil Splicers|Splicers]] attempts to find Golden Age technology bore fruit in the form of [[SIVA]] deep in a quarantined area of the Cosmodrome called the [[Plaguelands]]. The Splicers used SIVA to modify themselves, transforming themselves into cybernetic beings, with Aksis becoming wholly a machine.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Aksis, Archon Prime|Aksis, Archon Prime]]''</ref> The Devils attacked the [[Iron Temple]], attempting to steal information about SIVA to further their understanding of it. They were stopped by a Guardian and [[Lord Saladin]], the last [[Iron Lord]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[King of the Mountain]]''</ref> The Guardian ventured deep into Splicer territory to the SIVA replication chamber called [[Site 6]], destroying the source of the SIVA and cutting off the Splicers from their SIVA supply.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[The Iron Tomb]]''</ref>  
Under the leadership of a new Archon, [[Aksis, Archon Prime|Aksis]], the House of Devils and their [[Devil Splicers|Splicers]] attempts to find Golden Age technology bore fruit in the form of [[SIVA]] deep in a quarantined area of the Cosmodrome called the [[Plaguelands]]. The Splicers used SIVA to modify themselves, transforming themselves into cybernetic beings, with Aksis becoming wholly a machine.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership|Fallen Leadership]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Aksis, Archon Prime|Aksis, Archon Prime]]''</ref> The Devils attacked the [[Iron Temple]], attempting to steal information about SIVA to further their understanding of it. They were stopped by a Guardian and [[Lord Saladin]], the last [[Iron Lord]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[King of the Mountain]]''</ref> The Guardian ventured deep into Splicer territory to the SIVA replication chamber called [[Site 6]], destroying the source of the SIVA and cutting off the Splicers from their SIVA supply.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[The Iron Tomb]]''</ref>  


Afterwards, [[Sepiks Perfected]], their former Prime revived with SIVA, was tracked back to its lair and was hunted down by a fireteam of Guardians. Sepiks would be cornered and destroyed once more.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[Sepiks Perfected]]''</ref> Another fireteam of Guardians was dispatched to stop a Splicer priest named [[Kovik, Splicer Priest|Kovik]] who was experimenting on the Hive along with SIVA. The Guardians descended into his lair and killed Kovik, along with a [[Kovik's Monster|Hive Ogre]] he was vivisecting.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[The Wretched Eye]]''</ref> Afterward, another fireteam stopped a Splicer attempt to keep Kovik's experiments alive by invading the [[Hellmouth]] and capture more Ogres to experiment on.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[The Abomination Heist]]''</ref>  
Afterwards, [[Sepiks Perfected]], their former Prime revived with SIVA, was tracked back to its lair and was hunted down by a fireteam of Guardians. Sepiks would be cornered and destroyed once more.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[Sepiks Perfected]]''</ref> Another fireteam of Guardians was dispatched to stop a Splicer priest named [[Kovik, Splicer Priest|Kovik]] who was experimenting on the Hive along with SIVA. The Guardians descended into his lair and killed Kovik, along with a [[Kovik's Monster|Hive Ogre]] he was vivisecting.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[The Wretched Eye]]''</ref> Afterward, another fireteam stopped a Splicer attempt to keep Kovik's experiments alive by invading the [[Hellmouth]] and capture more Ogres to experiment on.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[The Abomination Heist]]''</ref>  
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====Withdrawal====
====Withdrawal====
{{Quote|Thou shalt tell the Eliksni to tear off their banners. Thou shalt tell them that we must all surrender to each other. We must give up our rivalries, or we will not survive.|[[Craask, Kell of Kings]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince|The Forsaken Prince]]: [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince#Kings|Kings]]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|Thou shalt tell the Eliksni to tear off their banners. Thou shalt tell them that we must all surrender to each other. We must give up our rivalries, or we will not survive.|[[Craask, Kell of Kings]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:The Forsaken Prince|The Forsaken Prince]], [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince#Kings|Kings]]''</ref>}}


Eventually, the Fallen House of Devils withdrew completely from the Cosmodrome, leaving behind piles of ceremonially burnt banners and armor. The other Fallen Houses — Winter, Exile, Wolves — appear to have done the same, withdrawing ''en masse'' everywhere and abandoning their former territories<ref>'''Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_%26_Mysteries#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_6|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 6]]''</ref>
Eventually, the Fallen House of Devils withdrew completely from the Cosmodrome, leaving behind piles of ceremonially burnt banners and armor. The other Fallen Houses — Winter, Exile, Wolves — appear to have done the same, withdrawing ''en masse'' everywhere and abandoning their former territories<ref>'''Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Allies|Allies]]/[[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries|Legends & Mysteries]], [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_%26_Mysteries#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_6|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 6]]''</ref>


Around this time, Prince [[Uldren Sov]] arranged a meeting with [[Craask, Kell of Kings|Craask]] to build a personal army of Fallen for his own purposes.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Ghost Fragment: The Reef 4|Ghost Fragment: The Reef 4]]''</ref>
Around this time, Prince [[Uldren Sov]] arranged a meeting with [[Craask, Kell of Kings|Craask]] to build a personal army of Fallen for his own purposes.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Allies|Allies]]/[[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries|Legends & Mysteries]], [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Ghost Fragment: The Reef 4|Ghost Fragment: The Reef 4]]''</ref>


===Destiny 2===
===Destiny 2===
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{{Quote|Kill a Fallen, I claim it as Scorn. Kill a Scorn, I raise ten more!|[[Fikrul, the Fanatic]]}}
{{Quote|Kill a Fallen, I claim it as Scorn. Kill a Scorn, I raise ten more!|[[Fikrul, the Fanatic]]}}
[[File:Fikrulthefanatic.jpg|300px|thumb|The Disgraced Archon Priest, [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]]]]
[[File:Fikrulthefanatic.jpg|300px|thumb|The Disgraced Archon Priest, [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]]]]
Capitalising on the lack of leadership in the post-Taken War Reef, a group of Dregs who collectively titled themselves the "Scorned Barons" banded together after they were cast out from the House of Exile.<ref name=GIBarons>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230309143734/https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/07/05/these-are-the-eight-barons-who-helped-kill-cayde-6-in-destiny-2-forsaken '''Game Informer''': ''These Are The Eight Barons Who Helped Kill Cayde-6 In Destiny 2: Forsaken'']</ref> They waged a civil war against the Fallen Houses for practising the old Eliksni ways and the terror they unleashed had grown as powerful as any Kell, even having driven the House of Wolves to extinction through the destruction of all their Servitors by the hands of [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]]: [[Lore:Most Loyal#Roll Call|Roll Call]]''</ref> <ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:The Lawless Frontier|The Lawless Frontier]]: [[Lore:The Lawless Frontier#Anguish, Ten-Fold|Anguish, Ten-Fold]]''</ref> They even successfully allied with a local Hive brood when [[Hiraks, the Mindbender|Hiraks]] took [[In Anânh, Brood Queen|In Anânh]] as his consort.<ref name="Broodhold">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Broodhold]]''</ref>
Capitalising on the lack of leadership in the post-Taken War Reef, a group of Dregs who collectively titled themselves the "Scorned Barons" banded together after they were cast out from the House of Exile.<ref name=GIBarons>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230309143734/https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/07/05/these-are-the-eight-barons-who-helped-kill-cayde-6-in-destiny-2-forsaken '''Game Informer''': ''These Are The Eight Barons Who Helped Kill Cayde-6 In Destiny 2: Forsaken'']</ref> They waged a civil war against the Fallen Houses for practising the old Eliksni ways and the terror they unleashed had grown as powerful as any Kell, even having driven the House of Wolves to extinction through the destruction of all their Servitors by the hands of [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]], [[Lore:Most Loyal#Roll Call|Roll Call]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:The Lawless Frontier|The Lawless Frontier]], [[Lore:The Lawless Frontier#Anguish, Ten-Fold|Anguish, Ten-Fold]]''</ref> They even successfully allied with a local Hive brood when [[Hiraks, the Mindbender|Hiraks]] took [[In Anânh, Brood Queen|In Anânh]] as his consort.<ref name="Broodhold">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Broodhold]]''</ref>


A short while after the [[Red War]], [[Cayde-6]] gathered a small group of his most trusted Guardians and, with the assistance of acting-Regent-Commander [[Petra Venj]], hunted down the Scorned Barons. At a final standoff, the Barons were defeated and those not killed were thrown deep within the Prison of Elders. Only one at the scene, their Archon, [[Fikrul, the Fanatic|Fikrul]], who was shot in the chest by Cayde's [[Golden Gun]].<ref>'''[[Destiny: Cayde's Six]]'''</ref>
A short while after the [[Red War]], [[Cayde-6]] gathered a small group of his most trusted Guardians and, with the assistance of acting-Regent-Commander [[Petra Venj]], hunted down the Scorned Barons. At a final standoff, the Barons were defeated and those not killed were thrown deep within the Prison of Elders. Only one at the scene, their Archon, [[Fikrul, the Fanatic|Fikrul]], who was shot in the chest by Cayde's [[Golden Gun]].<ref>'''[[Destiny: Cayde's Six]]'''</ref>


At some point following the Taken War, Prince Uldren, who had been corrupted by Darkness and working with the House of Kings, discovered the mortally wounded Fikrul, who was once a well-regarded Archon Priest of [[Kaliks Prime]] within the House of Wolves, but was cast out after speaking against the Great Machine and lamenting his species' dependence on Servitors for survival. Wishing to save him, [[Riven]] granted Uldren's wish and part of Uldren's Darkness transferred into Fikrul's Ether, raising him as the first of the Scorn.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince|The Forsaken Prince]]: [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince#Fanatic_.7C_Part_II|Fanatic | Part II]]''</ref>
At some point following the Taken War, Prince Uldren, who had been corrupted by Darkness and working with the House of Kings, discovered the mortally wounded Fikrul, who was once a well-regarded Archon Priest of [[Kaliks Prime]] within the House of Wolves, but was cast out after speaking against the Great Machine and lamenting his species' dependence on Servitors for survival. Wishing to save him, [[Riven of a Thousand Voices|Riven]] granted Uldren's wish and part of Uldren's Darkness transferred into Fikrul's Ether, raising him as the first of the Scorn.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:The Forsaken Prince|The Forsaken Prince]], [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince#Fanatic_.7C_Part_II|Fanatic | Part II]]''</ref>


Both Fikrul and Uldren found each other as kindred spirits, usurped Craask, and immediately took over the House of Kings. Fikrul then docked and demoted the former Kell to Dreg status before slaughtering the House in a grand betrayal as Uldren decided that the Kings were too bothersome for his ambitions. With the use of [[Dark Ether]], Fikrul began to hammer the Fallen society and raised the deceased Kings as a new undead army named the [[Scorn]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince|The Forsaken Prince]] [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince#Docking|Docking]]''</ref>
Both Fikrul and Uldren found each other as kindred spirits, usurped Craask, and immediately took over the House of Kings. Fikrul then docked and demoted the former Kell to Dreg status before slaughtering the House in a grand betrayal as Uldren decided that the Kings were too bothersome for his ambitions. With the use of [[Dark Ether]], Fikrul began to hammer the Fallen society and raised the deceased Kings as a new undead army named the [[Scorn]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:The Forsaken Prince|The Forsaken Prince]], [[Lore:The Forsaken Prince#Docking|Docking]]''</ref>


====Most Loyal====
====Most Loyal====
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[[File:Destiny-VariksTheLoyal-Closeup.jpg|thumb|300px|Kell of Judgement, [[Variks, the Loyal]]]]
[[File:Destiny-VariksTheLoyal-Closeup.jpg|thumb|300px|Kell of Judgement, [[Variks, the Loyal]]]]


During the opening of the Red War, Variks watched from the Prison of Elders as the Red Legion cut a swath into the Solar System. He tried to send a warning to the Last City under the name of ''Greenraven'' but was unable to do so as the Red Legion knocked out the City's communication capabilities. He also sent a warning to the Fallen Houses, including the Kell of Kings, to convince them to help him unify and save what was left of the Eliksni. Variks watched in horror as his sensors showed the Traveler getting trapped within the [[Traveler Cage]], and the Guardians fall<ref>'''Bungie (2018/8/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]]: [[Lore:Most Loyal#Splinter of Bone|Splinter of Bone]] ''</ref>.  
During the opening of the Red War, Variks watched from the Prison of Elders as the Red Legion cut a swath into the Solar System. He tried to send a warning to the Last City under the name of ''Greenraven'' but was unable to do so as the Red Legion knocked out the City's communication capabilities. He also sent a warning to the Fallen Houses, including the Kell of Kings, to convince them to help him unify and save what was left of the Eliksni. Variks watched in horror as his sensors showed the Traveler getting trapped within the [[Traveler Cage]], and the Guardians fall<ref>'''Bungie (2018/8/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]]: [[Lore:Most Loyal#Splinter of Bone|Splinter of Bone]] ''</ref>.  


After the Red War, Variks was tasked with integrating a mysterious group of Fallen in the Prison of Elders. To his shock, he learned that his former friend, Fikrul, was the leader of the so-called Scorn and was allegedly responsible for killing Craask.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]]: [[Lore:Most Loyal#Some Kind of Luck|Some Kind Of Luck]]''</ref><ref name="JU">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]]: [[Lore:Most Loyal#Job Undone|Job Undone]]''</ref> With the last of the Kells assumed dead, Varik's hope of a united Eliksni crumbled as he locked all of the Barons into cryopod cells.
After the Red War, Variks was tasked with integrating a mysterious group of Fallen in the Prison of Elders. To his shock, he learned that his former friend, Fikrul, was the leader of the so-called Scorn and was allegedly responsible for killing Craask.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]]: [[Lore:Most Loyal#Some Kind of Luck|Some Kind Of Luck]]''</ref><ref name="JU">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]], [[Lore:Most Loyal#Job Undone|Job Undone]]''</ref> With the last of the Kells assumed dead, Varik's hope of a united Eliksni crumbled as he locked all of the Barons into cryopod cells.


Variks asked his old friend about the whereabouts of Kaliks Prime, whom both made a pact to hide away, and if he had betrayed the last Prime to the Taken and if that was the source of his corrupted ether. Fikrul replied that Kaliks had abandoned the Eliksni altogether.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]]: [[Lore:Most Loyal#Revolution|Revolution]]''</ref> All the while, Uldren attempted to test Varik's loyalty with his Kell, Queen Mara Sov. However, Variks found himself thinking about the old [[House of Rain]] proverb of the ''Kell of Kells''.<ref name="WLL"/>
Variks asked his old friend about the whereabouts of Kaliks Prime, whom both made a pact to hide away, and if he had betrayed the last Prime to the Taken and if that was the source of his corrupted ether. Fikrul replied that Kaliks had abandoned the Eliksni altogether.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]], [[Lore:Most Loyal#Revolution|Revolution]]''</ref> All the while, Uldren attempted to test Varik's loyalty with his Kell, Queen Mara Sov. However, Variks found himself thinking about the old [[House of Rain]] proverb of the ''Kell of Kells''.<ref name="WLL"/>


After much thought, Variks decided that he would become the Kell of House Judgement to unify his race. To do so, he figured that he would need to cause a prison riot so that he could abandon his service to the Awoken without being noticed. He prepared by running simulations on the prison security systems, making adjustments to them based on the simulation results and had a final talk with his [[Warden|High Servitor]], deeming it the last Warden of the Prison. He then had a final talk with Fikrul and Uldren on the day of the prison break, informing Uldren that he had more service to do. The [[Warden|Mad Warden]], acting as Variks, then sent a message through the speakers announcing a malfunction in the security system and had commenced a shutdown and reboot, which resulted in all the prison cells and cryopods opening.<ref name="WLL"/>
After much thought, Variks decided that he would become the Kell of House Judgement to unify his race. To do so, he figured that he would need to cause a prison riot so that he could abandon his service to the Awoken without being noticed. He prepared by running simulations on the prison security systems, making adjustments to them based on the simulation results and had a final talk with his [[Warden|High Servitor]], deeming it the last Warden of the Prison. He then had a final talk with Fikrul and Uldren on the day of the prison break, informing Uldren that he had more service to do. The [[Warden|Mad Warden]], acting as Variks, then sent a message through the speakers announcing a malfunction in the security system and had commenced a shutdown and reboot, which resulted in all the prison cells and cryopods opening.<ref name="WLL"/>


As the cells opened, Variks made his way through the secret passageway that Petra and Cayde used to smuggle Fikrul and Uldren into the Prison and recorded two messages to be sent through the prison's relay. The first message he recorded was with his synth voice device turned off to talk in High Speak, to give commands to those Eliksni who would answer the call of House Judgement. The second message he recorded was spoken with his synth device about the whispers he hears from all those around him of his insulting titles, and how he will become the Kell of the House of Judgement, an envoy for the Eliksni. He boarded a ship full of the prison's ether supply and was saluted by a Vandal bearing the colors of the [[House of Wolves]].<ref name="WLL">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Most Loyal#Where Loyalty Lies|Where Loyalty Lies]]''</ref>
As the cells opened, Variks made his way through the secret passageway that Petra and Cayde used to smuggle Fikrul and Uldren into the Prison and recorded two messages to be sent through the prison's relay. The first message he recorded was with his synth voice device turned off to talk in High Speak, to give commands to those Eliksni who would answer the call of House Judgement. The second message he recorded was spoken with his synth device about the whispers he hears from all those around him of his insulting titles, and how he will become the Kell of the House of Judgement, an envoy for the Eliksni. He boarded a ship full of the prison's ether supply and was saluted by a Vandal bearing the colors of the [[House of Wolves]].<ref name="WLL">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Most Loyal|Most Loyal]], [[Lore:Most Loyal#Where Loyalty Lies|Where Loyalty Lies]]''</ref>


===Release of the Scorn===
===Release of the Scorn===
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Variks declared himself the Kell of House Judgement after experiencing the tragic fall and hatred inflicted on his people, in the same way that Skolas declared himself Kell of Kells after the events of the Reef Wars. Variks, finding the Kell within himself, is now making a stand for his dying race. <ref name="WLL"/>
Variks declared himself the Kell of House Judgement after experiencing the tragic fall and hatred inflicted on his people, in the same way that Skolas declared himself Kell of Kells after the events of the Reef Wars. Variks, finding the Kell within himself, is now making a stand for his dying race. <ref name="WLL"/>


All the while, [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]] has defected from the House of Dusk and sworn allegiance to the Last City, eventually joining a fireteam of Guardians and founding the [[House of Light]]. He argues that humanity, not the Fallen, are deserving of the Traveler and promises to ''Kell the mind-open Eliksni''.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Lord of Wolves#Lore|Lord of Wolves]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Queenbreakers' Bow#Lore|The Queenbreaker]]''</ref> The Spider continued to work with the City by placing bounties on high-value targets.
All the while, [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]] has defected from the House of Dusk and sworn allegiance to the Last City, eventually joining a fireteam of Guardians and founding the [[House of Light]]. He argues that humanity, not the Fallen, are deserving of the Traveler and promises to ''Kell the mind-open Eliksni''.<ref name="LOW">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Lord of Wolves#Lore|Lord of Wolves]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Queenbreakers' Bow#Lore|The Queenbreaker]]''</ref> The Spider continued to work with the City by placing bounties on high-value targets.


Upon discovering that [[Mara Sov]] is still alive, [[Yevik]], a former House of Wolves member now working with the House of Dusk, begins plotting a return to his former Wolf Kell; who he is still loyal to.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Twilight Oath#Lore|Twilight Oath]]''</ref>
Upon discovering that [[Mara Sov]] is still alive, [[Yevik]], a former House of Wolves member now working with the House of Dusk, begins plotting a return to his former Wolf Kell; who he is still loyal to.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Twilight Oath#Lore|Twilight Oath]]''</ref>
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====Fall of The Old Ways====
====Fall of The Old Ways====
{{Quote|The [[Kell]]s are dead or mad. The era of Houses is over. So I came to the Shore.|[[Arrha, Spider's Associate|Arrha]]}}<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Tangled Web Armor#Tangled Web Grips / Gauntlets / Gloves|Tangled Web Gauntlets]]''</ref>
{{Quote|The [[Kell]]s are dead or mad. The era of Houses is over. So I came to the Shore.|[[Arrha, Spider's Associate|Arrha]]}}<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Tangled Web Suit#Tangled Web Grips / Gauntlets / Gloves|Tangled Web Gauntlets]]''</ref>


[[File:spider.gif|thumb|300px|The Spider]]
[[File:spider.gif|thumb|300px|The Spider]]


Following Siviks' death and the dismantlement of the Kell's Scourge, the Last City's agents have conducted thorough investigations regarding the remaining strength of the Fallen. Chiefly, the House of Dusk continues to weaken and in the absence of leadership, they continue to splinter and radicalize.<ref name="Outliers">'''Bungie (2019/3/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Drifter]] - [[Lore:Stolen Intelligence|Stolen Intelligence]]: [[Lore:Stolen Intelligence#Outliers|Outliers]]''</ref>
Following Siviks' death and the dismantlement of the Kell's Scourge, the Last City's agents have conducted thorough investigations regarding the remaining strength of the Fallen. Chiefly, the House of Dusk continues to weaken and in the absence of leadership, they continue to splinter and radicalize.<ref name="Outliers">'''Bungie (2019/3/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Drifter]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Stolen Intelligence|Stolen Intelligence]], [[Lore:Stolen Intelligence#Outliers|Outliers]]''</ref>


However, agents have noticed that in the wake of the contemporary houses dwindling strength, a new recent trend of Fallen "syndicates" has begun to emerge. This is taken as a symbolic sign of the continuing eradication of the Fallen's old society. Likely an artifact of multi-generational colonization of human strongholds, the agents believe that because these syndicates have no relation to any indigenous Fallen culture, young Fallen are appropriating and imitating human mythology in the absence of a strong cultural heritage of their own. In addition to the Houses' loss of status and power, several personalities have emerged as potential candidates for leaders.<ref name="Outliers"/>
However, agents have noticed that in the wake of the contemporary houses dwindling strength, a new recent trend of Fallen "syndicates" has begun to emerge. This is taken as a symbolic sign of the continuing eradication of the Fallen's old society. Likely an artifact of multi-generational colonization of human strongholds, the agents believe that because these syndicates have no relation to any indigenous Fallen culture, young Fallen are appropriating and imitating human mythology in the absence of a strong cultural heritage of their own. In addition to the Houses' loss of status and power, several personalities have emerged as potential candidates for leaders.<ref name="Outliers"/>
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====Dawn, Worthy and Arrivals====
====Dawn, Worthy and Arrivals====
[[File:KellEcho1.gif|thumb|300px|Kell Echo, a Taken projection by the Nine]]
[[File:KellEcho1.gif|thumb|300px|Kell Echo, a Taken projection by the Nine]]
{{Quote|Let them have the Great Machine. They deserve it.|[[Mithrax, the Forsaken]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Item Description: [[Tangled Web Armor#Tangled Web Vest / Plate / Robes|Tangled Web Chest Armor]]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|Let them have the Great Machine. They deserve it.|[[Mithrax, the Forsaken]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - Item Description: [[Tangled Web Suit#Tangled Web Vest / Plate / Robes|Tangled Web Chest Armor]]''</ref>}}


When the [[Psion Flayer]]s hijacked the Sundial, the Guardian traversed through time to an early moment in Mercury's past. They encounter a young Saint-14 on his first off-world mission fending off an onslaught by the House of Rain. The Guardian aids Saint in a valiant show of strength by defeating the Fallen and later shares a vision of the present-day Last City. This act would inspire Saint to become the hero he becomes and fuel his crusade against the Fallen.<ref name="CoT1">'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]], [[Corridors of Time Part 1]]''</ref>  
When the [[Psion Flayer]]s hijacked the Sundial, the Guardian traversed through time to an early moment in Mercury's past. They encounter a young Saint-14 on his first off-world mission fending off an onslaught by the House of Rain. The Guardian aids Saint in a valiant show of strength by defeating the Fallen and later shares a vision of the present-day Last City. This act would inspire Saint to become the hero he becomes and fuel his crusade against the Fallen.<ref name="CoT1">'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] - [[Corridors of Time Part 1]]''</ref>  


Following the conflicts with the Cabal on Mercury, [[The Almighty]] is discovered cruising towards the Last City, due to the actions of [[Amtec]]. To defend the City from total destruction, the Seraph Towers and Bunkers are activated by Rasputin, drawing the House of Dusk's attention. The Fallen rush to these Towers and Bunkers to see if they could reverse-engineer the technology within them, forcing the Guardians to protect them.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/3/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Worthy]] - [[Seraph Tower]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2020/3/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Worthy]] - [[Seraph Bunker]]''</ref>
Following the conflicts with the Cabal on Mercury, [[The Almighty]] is discovered cruising towards the Last City, due to the actions of [[Amtec]]. To defend the City from total destruction, the Seraph Towers and Bunkers are activated by Rasputin, drawing the House of Dusk's attention. The Fallen rush to these Towers and Bunkers to see if they could reverse-engineer the technology within them, forcing the Guardians to protect them.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/3/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Worthy]] - [[Seraph Tower]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2020/3/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Worthy]] - [[Seraph Bunker]]''</ref>


While communicating with Saint-14, Osiris requested Saint to make contact with the House of Light as they could use his help. Saint would decline, saying that he would rather not speak with Fallen.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/3/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Worthy]]'', ''[[Weblore]]: [[Weblore#Maintenance Operations Log 30037|Maintenance Operations Log 30037]]''</ref>
While communicating with Saint-14, Osiris requested Saint to make contact with the House of Light as they could use his help. Saint would decline, saying that he would rather not speak with Fallen.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/3/13)''', ''[[Weblore]]:[[Weblore:Season of the Worthy|Season of the Worthy]] - [[Weblore:Season of the Worthy#Maintenance Operations Log 30037|Maintenance Operations Log 30037]]''</ref>


Following the arrival of [[Black Fleet]] across the Solar System, the Guardians, seeking an audience with [[The Nine]] to understand the nature of the Darkness, venture into a strange and paracausal portion of their realm. The Nine conjure a Taken projection called the [[Kell Echo]] as an obstacle to show them that by using the Dark and Light Motes, their aforementioned power is the means to survive their battle against the Darkness.<ref>.'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]] - [[Prophecy]]''</ref>
Following the arrival of [[Black Fleet]] across the Solar System, the Guardians, seeking an audience with [[The Nine]] to understand the nature of the Darkness, venture into a strange and paracausal portion of their realm. The Nine conjure a Taken projection called the [[Kell Echo]] as an obstacle to show them that by using the Dark and Light Motes, their aforementioned power is the means to survive their battle against the Darkness.<ref>.'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]] - [[Prophecy]]''</ref>
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====Sacred Splicer and the Endless Night====
====Sacred Splicer and the Endless Night====
{{References|section}}
{{Quote|I have opened the door for you, Guardian. Will you walk the path of the Sacred Splicer?|Mithrax, Kell of Light.}}
{{Quote|I have opened the door for you, Guardian. Will you walk the path of the Sacred Splicer?|Mithrax, Kell of Light.}}
Following the Guardians fighting back against the Wrathborn Corruption and reaching an accord with the Cabal [[Empress Caiatl]], Guardians discover the Last City has fallen under an [[Endless Night]]. Knowing that the Vex are responsible, Ikora Rey sends the Guardian to Europa to find the one individual who could aid them in combating the Vex directly: Mithrax of the House of Light. Traveling to the last location Mithrax was found, they discover that Mithrax was attempting to transport refugees fleeing from the violence of the House of Salvation but were ambushed by the Vex. Racing to Mithrax, who was protecting the remaining refugees, the Guardian finally meets the last of the Sacred Splicers who ask the Guardian to help his people hide from the Vex. The Guardian agrees and enters a rift Mithrax opened that leads them directly into the [[Vex Network|Vex domain]] and with his guidance, the Guardian destroys the Subjective Mind, taking a segment of its code and bringing it back to Mithrax. Understanding they have a common enemy and are equally in danger, Ikora Rey offers Mithrax and his House of Light sanctuary within the walls of the Last City. Mithrax accepts, granting his people a safe place to dwell though he knows that not everyone, both in the people of the Last City and his own, will be open to the idea of former enemies living alongside each other.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[The Lost Splicer]]''</ref>
Following the Guardians fighting back against the Wrathborn Corruption and reaching an accord with the Cabal [[Empress Caiatl]], Guardians discover the Last City has fallen under an [[Endless Night]]. Knowing that the Vex are responsible, Ikora Rey sends the Guardian to Europa to find the one individual who could aid them in combating the Vex directly: Mithrax of the House of Light. Traveling to the last location Mithrax was found, they discover that Mithrax was attempting to transport refugees fleeing from the violence of the House of Salvation but were ambushed by the Vex. Racing to Mithrax, who was protecting the remaining refugees, the Guardian finally meets the last of the Sacred Splicers who ask the Guardian to help his people hide from the Vex. The Guardian agrees and enters a rift Mithrax opened that leads them directly into the [[Vex Network|Vex domain]] and with his guidance, the Guardian destroys the Subjective Mind, taking a segment of its code and bringing it back to Mithrax. Understanding they have a common enemy and are equally in danger, Ikora Rey offers Mithrax and his House of Light sanctuary within the walls of the Last City. Mithrax accepts, granting his people a safe place to dwell though he knows that not everyone, both in the people of the Last City and his own, will be open to the idea of former enemies living alongside each other.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[The Lost Splicer]]''</ref>
[[File:MIthrax SotS.jpg|thumb|350px|Mithrax, Sacred Splicer and Kell of Light.]]
[[File:MIthrax SotS.jpg|thumb|350px|Mithrax, Sacred Splicer and Kell of Light.]]
With Mithrax and the House of Light officially aligned with the Vanguard and the Last City, the Guardians work on discovering the truth to the Vex's plans and end the Eternal Night. With Mithrax guiding them, the Guardians succeed in slaying numerous Subjective and Oppressive Minds, gaining data which they return to Mithrax or to [[Lakshmi-2]] of the [[Future War Cult]]. Despite this progress, peaceful cooperation and coexistence between the Eliksni refugees and the Last City denizens, both Guardians and not, remains difficult. Saint-14 in particular remains enraged with the Fallen being granted safe haven within the Last City, having only seen the worst of the Fallen and fought against them for years. Mithrax, in turn, recalls how Saint-14 became a living nightmare to his people, a monster who killed Fallen without mercy, including the young and innocent and yet they must now look at their nightmare every day if they are to live peacefully in the Last City. Despite constant assurances from Osiris and Ikora, Saint-14 remains very distrustful towards Mithrax and the Fallen but does slowly come to an understanding with Mithrax.{{Citation needed}}
With Mithrax and the House of Light officially aligned with the Vanguard and the Last City, the Guardians work on discovering the truth to the Vex's plans and end the Eternal Night. With Mithrax guiding them, the Guardians succeed in slaying numerous Subjective and Oppressive Minds, gaining data which they return to Mithrax or to [[Lakshmi-2]] of the [[Future War Cult]]. Despite this progress, peaceful cooperation and coexistence between the Eliksni refugees and the Last City denizens, both Guardians and not, remains difficult. Saint-14 in particular remains enraged with the Fallen being granted safe haven within the Last City, having only seen the worst of the Fallen and fought against them for years. Mithrax, in turn, recalls how Saint-14 became a living nightmare to his people, a monster who killed Fallen without mercy, including the young and innocent and yet they must now look at their nightmare every day if they are to live peacefully in the Last City. Despite constant assurances from Osiris and Ikora, Saint-14 remains very distrustful towards Mithrax and the Fallen but does slowly come to an understanding with Mithrax.


The unstable situation with the Eliksni refugees comes to a head after Lakshmi-2 sends out broadcasts denouncing the Fallen and the Vanguard's alliance with the House of Light, warning the people of the Last City of a coming invasion. As a result, the Eliksni's ether supply cache was sabotaged by frightened individuals. Not wanting to alienate Mithrax and his people, Ikora has Saint-14 investigate the sabotage and the Guardians to assure the people of their alliance and remind them that the people of the Last City were not that different from the Fallen before the City was raised. Further, she plans on having a talk with Lakshmi for her broadcasts, despite the Vanguard not wanting to interfere with City politics to begin with.{{Citation needed}}
The unstable situation with the Eliksni refugees comes to a head after Lakshmi-2 sends out broadcasts denouncing the Fallen and the Vanguard's alliance with the House of Light, warning the people of the Last City of a coming invasion. As a result, the Eliksni's ether supply cache was sabotaged by frightened individuals. Not wanting to alienate Mithrax and his people, Ikora has Saint-14 investigate the sabotage and the Guardians to assure the people of their alliance and remind them that the people of the Last City were not that different from the Fallen before the City was raised. Further, she plans on having a talk with Lakshmi for her broadcasts, despite the Vanguard not wanting to interfere with City politics to begin with.{{Citation needed}}
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===The Shipstealer Rises Again===
===The Shipstealer Rises Again===
{{references|section}}
Following the Guardians containing the Nightmare outbreak on the Derelict Leviathan and pushing back [[Emperor Calus|Calus]] in his attempt to claim the Lunar Pyramid and become a [[Disciples of the Witness|Disciple of the Witness]], the Guardian received a message from the Drifter, calling in a favor to reclaim a piece of cargo he had intended to smuggle into the Last City but was stolen by a group of Fallen from the House of Salvation. Agreeing to the favor, the Guardian headed to Europa, traveling through what's left of Riis-Reborn and after fighting through Salvation Fallen, the Guardian located the Drifter's cargo, which turned out to be a stasis pod with The Spider himself within. Spider explained that he was seeking safe haven within the Last City as after Mara Sov's return and aware of his treatment of her brother, the Eliksni syndicate leader sought to escape the Reef before the Awoken Queen's gaze turned towards him. Though annoyed by the Drifter's demands for "hazard pay", Spider relents by offering his old ketch for his use when the rogue threatened to turn him over to Queen Mara, as she put a heavy bounty on his head.<ref name="SandS">'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - [[Salvage and Salvation]]''</ref>
Following the Guardians containing the Nightmare outbreak on the Derelict Leviathan and pushing back [[Emperor Calus|Calus]] in his attempt to claim the Lunar Pyramid and become a [[Disciples of the Witness|Disciple of the Witness]], the Guardian received a message from the Drifter, calling in a favor to reclaim a piece of cargo he had intended to smuggle into the Last City but was stolen by a group of Fallen from the House of Salvation. Agreeing to the favor, the Guardian headed to Europa, traveling through what's left of Riis-Reborn and after fighting through Salvation Fallen, the Guardian located the Drifter's cargo, which turned out to be a stasis pod with The Spider himself within. Spider explained that he was seeking safe haven within the Last City as after Mara Sov's return and aware of his treatment of her brother, the Eliksni syndicate leader sought to escape the Reef before the Awoken Queen's gaze turned towards him. Though annoyed by the Drifter's demands for "hazard pay", Spider relents by offering his old ketch for his use when the rogue threatened to turn him over to Queen Mara, as she put a heavy bounty on his head.<ref name="SandS">'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - [[Salvage and Salvation]]''</ref>
[[File:D2-sop-eramis.jpg|310px|thumb|Eramis, the Shipstealer free once more.]]
[[File:D2-sop-eramis.jpg|310px|thumb|Eramis, the Shipstealer free once more.]]
As Spider was transported to safety and the Guardian traveled to where Spider's Ketch was impounded, Spider informs the Guardian and Drifter that despite being crippled, the House of Salvation was beginning to rally and was seeking lost relics from the Dark Ages. Unsure of what that meant, the Guardian pressed on, gathering what was left of Spider's crew as they made their way to the Ketch. However, after slaying the Salvation crew leader, the Guardian discovered the Stasis prison of Eramis, the original leader of the House of Salvation, was no longer containing her. The conclusion is made that Eramis must be the person rallying House Salvation. The ketch is put to Drifter's use in bringing Spider and his crew to the Last City.<ref name="SandS"/>
As Spider was transported to safety and the Guardian traveled to where Spider's Ketch was impounded, Spider informs the Guardian and Drifter that despite being crippled, the House of Salvation was beginning to rally and was seeking lost relics from the Dark Ages. Unsure of what that meant, the Guardian pressed on, gathering what was left of Spider's crew as they made their way to the Ketch. However, after slaying the Salvation crew leader, the Guardian discovered the Stasis prison of Eramis, the original leader of the House of Salvation, was no longer containing her. The conclusion is made that Eramis must be the person rallying House Salvation. The ketch is put to Drifter's use in bringing Spider and his crew to the Last City.<ref name="SandS"/>


Within the [[Eliksni Quarter]], where Spider had set up a new base within a makeshift bar, which would later be called [[The Ether Tank]], the Guardian meets with Drifter, Mithrax and his daughter [[Eido]]. Mithrax is disturbed at Eramis's return, as her name still carries great weight and is aware that she is looking to gather the "Old Crews" spoken in legend under her banner. Though Eido believes the pirates of the old crews may possess relics of the Eliksni's past, her father believes the whole Vanguard should be rallied to deal with Eramis. However, Drifter clarifies that the Vanguard would be unable to help, as Zavala is preparing for when Calus will make his next move while Ikora and her Hidden look for Eramis herself from the shadows, thereby leaving themselves to handle Eramis and the old crews. The Guardian agrees to the plan with the Light Kell reluctantly complying. In addition, with the Vanguard's funding, Spider agrees to arm the Guardians as they take on Eramis and her pirates but does so in his own way, via "Engram Roulette".
Within the [[Eliksni Quarter]], where Spider had set up a new base within a makeshift bar, which would later be called the [[Ether Tank]], the Guardian meets with Drifter, Mithrax and his daughter [[Eido]]. Mithrax is disturbed at Eramis's return, as her name still carries great weight and is aware that she is looking to gather the "Old Crews" spoken in legend under her banner. Though Eido believes the pirates of the old crews may possess relics of the Eliksni's past, her father believes the whole Vanguard should be rallied to deal with Eramis. However, Drifter clarifies that the Vanguard would be unable to help, as Zavala is preparing for when Calus will make his next move while Ikora and her Hidden look for Eramis herself from the shadows, thereby leaving themselves to handle Eramis and the old crews. The Guardian agrees to the plan with the Light Kell reluctantly complying. In addition, with the Vanguard's funding, Spider agrees to arm the Guardians as they take on Eramis and her pirates but does so in his own way, via "Engram Roulette".


To aid the Guardian in hunting down the old crews and acquiring the relics Eramis is seeking to claim, Spider gives them two important pieces from his collection, an [[Eliskni Star Chart]], which shows possible pirate routes throughout the galaxy, and a [[Captain's Atlas]], to log routes and riches, both placed on the [[H.E.L.M.]]. Further, Drifter gives the Guardian a [[Skeleton Key (Artifact)|Skeleton Key]] which will grant them entry into any hidden location filled with treasure the old crews wish to secure. Mithrax offers his guidance but laments that the Eliksni haven't moved past the senseless brutality they have witnessed. In addition, the Light Kell seemed partially aware of what Eramis is looking for but is reluctant to share.
To aid the Guardian in hunting down the old crews and acquiring the relics Eramis is seeking to claim, Spider gives them two important pieces from his collection, an [[Eliskni Star Chart]], which shows possible pirate routes throughout the galaxy, and a [[Captain's Atlas]], to log routes and riches, both placed on the [[H.E.L.M.]]. Further, Drifter gives the Guardian a [[Skeleton Key (Artifact)|Skeleton Key]] which will grant them entry into any hidden location filled with treasure the old crews wish to secure. Mithrax offers his guidance but laments that the Eliksni haven't moved past the senseless brutality they have witnessed. In addition, the Light Kell seemed partially aware of what Eramis is looking for but is reluctant to share.
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====Serving the Wrathborn====
====Serving the Wrathborn====
{{References|sections}}
Though Eramis failed in her mission to gather the relics of Nezerac, she still continued to serve the Witness but was still nonetheless punished for her failure. Many of her followers in House Salvation would be corrupted by the Hive God of War, Xivu Arath, into becoming her Wrathborn while some were slain and resurrected as Scorn. As part of the plan of preparing for the Witness's invasion, Xivu Arath began the task of corrupting and seizing control over the Warsat Network which remained vulnerable due to Rasputin being incapacitated. With the aid of House Salvation's Splicers and her own methods, Xivu Arath managed to gain control over some of Rasputin's defense systems, the rest of the network remains out of reach, forcing them to seek out and subjugate one of the Warmind's creators, Clovis Bray I himself, trapped as a stationary AI within the Exoscience Labs on Europa. The Guardians' however, rescued the Bray patriarch before the Wrathborn could corrupt the scientist.
Though Eramis failed in her mission to gather the relics of Nezerac, she still continued to serve the Witness but was still nonetheless punished for her failure. Many of her followers in House Salvation would be corrupted by the Hive God of War, Xivu Arath, into becoming her Wrathborn while some were slain and resurrected as Scorn. As part of the plan of preparing for the Witness's invasion, Xivu Arath began the task of corrupting and seizing control over the Warsat Network which remained vulnerable due to Rasputin being incapacitated. With the aid of House Salvation's Splicers and her own methods, Xivu Arath managed to gain control over some of Rasputin's defense systems, the rest of the network remains out of reach, forcing them to seek out and subjugate one of the Warmind's creators, Clovis Bray I himself, trapped as a stationary AI within the Exoscience Labs on Europa. The Guardians' however, rescued the Bray patriarch before the Wrathborn could corrupt the scientist.


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====Banner of War====
====Banner of War====
With the return of Titan, the members of the House of Dusk who remained on the moon after it was Taken by the Witness had now fallen to madness in Xivu Arath's service.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3lvurxp4lU Deep Dives {{!}} Sloane: "Hive, Taken, Fallen who never made it off Titan, driven out of their minds."]''</ref> They would come into conflict with Guardians attempting to retrieve [[Egregore|egregore coral]] and Golden Age technology at the behest of Deputy Commander [[Sloane]] and her new ally, the rogue proto-[[Worm]] [[Ahsa]]. The Servitor [[J4W-S, Wrath-Hunter Servitor]] who was turned into a warmongering Wrathborn, would be confronted and destroyed by Guardians to retrieve the coral they needed.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]] - [[Operation Thunderbolt (Twilight)]]''</ref>
With the return of Titan, the members of the House of Dusk who remained on the moon after it was Taken by the Witness had now fallen to madness in Xivu Arath's service.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]] - [[Sloane]]: [[Deep Dive#Coral Siphoner|"Hive, Taken, Fallen who never made it off Titan, driven out of their minds."]]''</ref> They would come into conflict with Guardians attempting to retrieve [[Egregore|egregore coral]] and Golden Age technology at the behest of Deputy Commander [[Sloane]] and her new ally, the rogue proto-[[Worm]] [[Ahsa]]. The Servitor [[J4W-S, Wrath-Hunter Servitor]] who was turned into a warmongering Wrathborn, would be confronted and destroyed by Guardians to retrieve the coral they needed.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]] - [[Operation Thunderbolt (Twilight)]]''</ref>


When [[Eris Morn]] transformed into the Hive God of Vengeance to gain enough strength to defeat Xivu Arath, the God of War would send her Wrathborn Fallen forces to invade [[Savathûn's Spire]] and battle with the Guardians for control. [[Golakh, Befouler]] would lead an army of Wrathborn Fallen to assault the Spire, however despite their best efforts, they would be unable to defeat the Guardians.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/8/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Witch]] - [[Savathûn's Spire (activity)|Savathûn's Spire]]''</ref>
When [[Eris Morn]] transformed into the Hive God of Vengeance to gain enough strength to defeat Xivu Arath, the God of War would send her Wrathborn Fallen forces to invade [[Savathûn's Spire]] and battle with the Guardians for control. [[Golakh, Befouler]] would lead an army of Wrathborn Fallen to assault the Spire, however despite their best efforts, they would be unable to defeat the Guardians.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/8/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Witch]] - [[Savathûn's Spire (activity)|Savathûn's Spire]]''</ref>
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As the final battle with the Witness approached, the entity gathered all of its remaining servants to defend its monolith as the entity attempted to complete its Final Shape. However, despite the Witness's efforts and that of its servants, a Guardian raid team succeeded in severing its hold over the Traveler's Light and further wounded it, forcing the Witness to retreat. Yet this only delayed its ending, as the entire Coalition and their allies, including Mithrax and his House of Light, assaulted the Witness before a Guardian team of twelve succeeded in unmaking the Witness using the Traveler's Light to destroy the entity's collective consciousness, destroying it for good, thus avenging all the civilizations the Witness had victimized and destroyed, the Eliksni and their Whirlwind included.<ref>'''Bungie (2024/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Final Shape]] - [[Excision]]''</ref> Mithrax and his House of Light would rejoice along with the rest of the Last City in celebrating the fall of the Witness. However, the Vanguard still had to contend with the aftermath, as House Salvation would turn upon itself and the Scorn would lash out in the absence of their master. Further, Eramis and Fikrul remained at large, leading the Spider, Variks and Crow to track their whereabouts.{{Citation needed}}
As the final battle with the Witness approached, the entity gathered all of its remaining servants to defend its monolith as the entity attempted to complete its Final Shape. However, despite the Witness's efforts and that of its servants, a Guardian raid team succeeded in severing its hold over the Traveler's Light and further wounded it, forcing the Witness to retreat. Yet this only delayed its ending, as the entire Coalition and their allies, including Mithrax and his House of Light, assaulted the Witness before a Guardian team of twelve succeeded in unmaking the Witness using the Traveler's Light to destroy the entity's collective consciousness, destroying it for good, thus avenging all the civilizations the Witness had victimized and destroyed, the Eliksni and their Whirlwind included.<ref>'''Bungie (2024/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Final Shape]] - [[Excision]]''</ref> Mithrax and his House of Light would rejoice along with the rest of the Last City in celebrating the fall of the Witness. However, the Vanguard still had to contend with the aftermath, as House Salvation would turn upon itself and the Scorn would lash out in the absence of their master. Further, Eramis and Fikrul remained at large, leading the Spider, Variks and Crow to track their whereabouts.{{Citation needed}}


===Rise of the Revenant Scorn===
===Rise of the Revenants===
{{Expand-section}}
{{Expand-section|[[Episode: Revenant]]}}
 
===Vesper's Host===
{{Expand-section|the [[Vesper's Host]] dungeon}}


==Sociology==
==Sociology==
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[[File:Fallen without armour.jpg|250px|thumb|The Fallen, without their armor.]]
[[File:Fallen without armour.jpg|250px|thumb|The Fallen, without their armor.]]
   
   
The Fallen are a hardy species, and can survive in a wide range of environments without heavy armor or complex modifications to their physiology.<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/game/enemies/fallen '''Bungie''' : ''Fallen'']</ref> Fallen have four arms, partable mandibles<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities#The Ruling House|The Ruling House]]''</ref> and typically wear a helmet with a built-in respiration apparatus.<ref name = "Neogaf">[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=47844059&postcount=1773 '''Neogaf''' ''Forums'']</ref> Respiration is assisted by spiracles. <ref>https://twitter.com/RoderickWeise/status/1016009091250991104</ref> If given a high enough quantity of ether, the Fallen can molt to regrow their limbs if they are removed from their body, with the quantity of ether directly related to the severity of the reaction.<ref name = "GrimoireDreg">'''Bungie (2014/6/12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Dreg|Dreg]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Lore:Call of the Cryptolith|Call of the Cryptolith]]: [[Lore:Call of the Cryptolith#VIII. UNMADE|VIII. UNMADE]]''</ref> Their blood color is reddish purple.<ref>[http://imgur.com/r/destinythegame/Nd4M2ql '''Imgur''' - ''Destiny maybe m-rating?(fallen has red blood)'']</ref> Fallen hatch from eggs and have soft and translucent shells when very young. It is implied that they molt at least once as they grow.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Opulence]] - Item Description: [[Truth#Lore|Truth]]''</ref>  As indicated by the pairing of [[Hiraks, the Mindbender]] and [[In Anânh, Brood Queen]], the Fallen are apparently capable of reproducing with the Hive, with the resulting Hive being born with Ether inside of them, despite their aversion to it; whether this is enabled by Hive magic, the Hive's rapidly-mutating genetics, or some other biological or technological factor is unknown.<ref name="Broodhold"/>
The Fallen are a hardy species, and can survive in a wide range of environments without heavy armor or complex modifications to their physiology.<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/game/enemies/fallen '''Bungie''' : ''Fallen'']</ref> Fallen have four arms, partable mandibles<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Activities|Activities]]/[[Grimoire:Activities/House of Wolves|House of Wolves]], [[Grimoire:Activities/House of Wolves#The Ruling House|The Ruling House]]''</ref> and typically wear a helmet with a built-in respiration apparatus.<ref name = "Neogaf">[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=47844059&postcount=1773 '''Neogaf''' ''Forums'']</ref> Respiration is assisted by spiracles. <ref>https://twitter.com/RoderickWeise/status/1016009091250991104</ref> If given a high enough quantity of ether, the Fallen can molt to regrow their limbs if they are removed from their body, with the quantity of ether directly related to the severity of the reaction.<ref name = "GrimoireDreg">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen|Fallen]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Dreg|Dreg]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Call of the Cryptolith|Call of the Cryptolith]], [[Lore:Call of the Cryptolith#VIII. UNMADE|VIII. UNMADE]]''</ref> Their blood color is reddish purple.<ref>[http://imgur.com/r/destinythegame/Nd4M2ql '''Imgur''' - ''Destiny maybe m-rating?(fallen has red blood)'']</ref> Fallen hatch from eggs and have soft and translucent shells when very young. It is implied that they molt at least once as they grow.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Opulence]] - Item Description: [[Truth#Lore|Truth]]''</ref>  As indicated by the pairing of [[Hiraks, the Mindbender]] and [[In Anânh, Brood Queen]], the Fallen are apparently capable of reproducing with the Hive, with the resulting Hive being born with Ether inside of them, despite their aversion to it; whether this is enabled by Hive magic, the Hive's rapidly-mutating genetics, or some other biological or technological factor is unknown.<ref name="Broodhold"/>


Fallen depend on a hormonal substance called [[Ether]] to survive, which only Servitors can produce. Servitors convert scavenged matter and energy, presented to them ritualistically by the Fallen, directly into Ether via unknown processes.<ref name="ServitorGrimoire">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Servitor|Servitor]]''</ref> While Servitors were revered in ancient times, they have now become a symbol of the degradation of Fallen society and their lost glory. Higher-ranking Fallen get a bigger ration of ether, and more ether allows Fallen to grow in size; this is why Captains are taller than Vandals or Dregs, and why Kells and Archons tower over other Fallen; the Kell of a House controls and distributes ether flow using their own personal Cipher.<ref name="TEC">'''Bungie (2015/5/22)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - Item Description: [[Bounties#The Elder Cipher|The Elder Cipher exotic weapon bounty]]''</ref> When a Fallen is killed, a quantity of ether escapes its body and dissipates.<ref name="E3 2013 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk E3 2013 Destiny Gameplay Demo]</ref>
Fallen depend on a hormonal substance called [[Ether]] to survive, which only Servitors can produce. Servitors convert scavenged matter and energy, presented to them ritualistically by the Fallen, directly into Ether via unknown processes.<ref name="ServitorGrimoire">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen|Fallen]], [[Grimoire:Enemies#Servitor|Servitor]]''</ref> While Servitors were revered in ancient times, they have now become a symbol of the degradation of Fallen society and their lost glory. Higher-ranking Fallen get a bigger ration of ether, and more ether allows Fallen to grow in size; this is why Captains are taller than Vandals or Dregs, and why Kells and Archons tower over other Fallen; the Kell of a House controls and distributes ether flow using their own personal Cipher.<ref name="TEC">'''Bungie (2015/5/22)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - Item Description: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/the-elder-cipher-3 The Elder Cipher]''</ref> When a Fallen is killed, a quantity of ether escapes its body and dissipates.<ref name="E3 2013 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk E3 2013 Destiny Gameplay Demo]</ref>


As it turns out, the [[Captain]] are actually the true form of the Eliksni. The distribution of Ether is a form of social control after the fall of their civilization. It was necessarily original before becoming corrupted once new Houses and new leaders rose.{{Citation needed}}  
As it turns out, the [[Captain]] are actually the true form of the Eliksni. The distribution of Ether is a form of social control after the fall of their civilization. It was necessarily original before becoming corrupted once new Houses and new leaders rose.{{Citation needed}}  
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[[File:Fallalpha.jpg|thumb|150px|Fallen Alphabet]]
[[File:Fallalpha.jpg|thumb|150px|Fallen Alphabet]]
{{Quote|In a world without Kells, Dreg strength will breed nothing but chaos.|[[House of Rain]] proverb}}
{{Quote|In a world without Kells, Dreg strength will breed nothing but chaos.|[[House of Rain]] proverb}}
Over the course of humanity's encounters with the Eliksni, human scholars have learned a number of words in their native language; for example, the term ''"Kell"'' refers to the leader of an Eliksni House, a ''"Ketch"'' is a type of large starship, and ''"Drekh"'' (typically transliterated as "Dreg") is a derogatory term for a low-status, Houseless Fallen. Some words and sounds in the Eliksni language are difficult for humans to correctly pronounce; [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]] once noted that his Awoken allies consistently mispronounced his name, which is more accurately transcribed as "Misraaks".
Over the course of humanity's encounters with the Eliksni, human scholars have learned a number of words in their native language; for example, the term ''"Kell"'' refers to the leader of an Eliksni House, a ''"Ketch"'' is a type of large starship, and ''"Drekh"'' (typically transliterated as "Dreg") is a derogatory term for a low-status, Houseless Fallen. Some words and sounds in the Eliksni language are difficult for humans to correctly pronounce; [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]] once noted that his Awoken allies consistently mispronounced his name, which is more accurately transcribed as "Misraaks".<ref name="LOW"/>


In addition to Fallen glyphs, Bungie has released a number of images with examples of Fallen writing, including a number of unique letter combinations.<ref name= "Do You Speak Bungie?">
In addition to Fallen glyphs, Bungie has released a number of images with examples of Fallen writing, including some unique letter combinations.<ref name= "Do You Speak Bungie?">
[http://www.bungie.net/7_Do-you-speak-Bungie/en/News/News?aid=11007 '''Do You Speak Bungie?''']</ref><ref name="Bungie:Destiny - The Fallen">[http://www.bungie.net/en/destiny#page=enemies&panel=enemies-The-Fallen '''Bungie:Destiny''' - ''Our Enemies: The Fallen'']</ref><ref name= "Bungie Store - Fallen T-Shirt, Mens">[http://www.bungiestore.com/Fallen-TShirt-E3-Collection-Mens/M/B00D8YFWDA.htm '''Bungie Store:''' ''E3 Collection - Fallen T-Shirt, Mens'']</ref>
[http://www.bungie.net/7_Do-you-speak-Bungie/en/News/News?aid=11007 '''Do You Speak Bungie?''']</ref><ref name="Bungie:Destiny - The Fallen">[http://www.bungie.net/en/destiny#page=enemies&panel=enemies-The-Fallen '''Bungie:Destiny''' - ''Our Enemies: The Fallen'']</ref><ref name= "Bungie Store - Fallen T-Shirt, Mens">[http://www.bungiestore.com/Fallen-TShirt-E3-Collection-Mens/M/B00D8YFWDA.htm '''Bungie Store:''' ''E3 Collection - Fallen T-Shirt, Mens'']</ref>


===Houses===
===Houses===
{{quote|Why do you think the Houses are named the way they are? House Winter. Maybe it's geographic? House Kings, some kind of global ruling sect? Strange to think about how these terms have survived, their context completely removed.|Ghost}}<ref name="House of Wolves Quest"></ref>
{{quote|Why do you think the Houses are named the way they are? House Winter. Maybe it's geographic? House Kings, some kind of global ruling sect? Strange to think about how these terms have survived, their context completely removed.|Ghost}} <ref>[http://www.destinygamewiki.com/wiki/House_of_Wolves_(Quest) Destiny Game Wiki: Quest: House of Wolves]</ref>
[[File:HouseofScar.jpg|thumb|300px|A Fallen House concept art]]
[[File:HouseofScar.jpg|thumb|300px|A Fallen House concept art]]


Fallen society is divided into a number of Houses, none of which are known to maintain friendly relations with one another,<ref name="Ausgamers.com interview with Bungie's Chris Butcher">http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/3321493</ref> save for the House of Judgment, which was meant to live among the other houses and keep the peace. Each House is ruled by a Kell, who acts as the political leader of a House and commands a Ketch.<ref name = "GrimoireFallen"/> Prime Servitors are exalted as gods among the Fallen, inspiring fanatical devotion from the House to which they belong and providing a steady supply of vital ether and new lesser Servitors. [[Archon]]s serve as both high priests and chief engineers of a House, mediating between the Kell and the Prime Servitor in addition to overseeing maintenance of the House's machines. Houses require all three to be fully stable; without a Kell, a House becomes prone to infighting, without an Archon, a House's Prime Servitor is vulnerable to attack, and without a Prime Servitor, a House cannot produce new Servitors for ether.<ref name = "Destiny"/> As such, Fallen do not take the loss of their leaders lightly. If any or all of these leaders were to be killed, then members of the House would panic and scatter, weakening the House to the point of being permanently broken.<ref name= "PP"/>
Fallen society is divided into a number of Houses, none of which are known to maintain friendly relations with one another,<ref name="Ausgamers.com interview with Bungie's Chris Butcher">http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/3321493</ref> save for the House of Judgment, which was meant to live among the other houses and keep the peace.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/gone-to-ground-8 Gone to Ground bounty description]''</ref> Each House is ruled by a Kell, who acts as the political leader of a House and commands a Ketch.<ref name = "GrimoireFallen"/> Prime Servitors are exalted as gods among the Fallen, inspiring fanatical devotion from the House to which they belong and providing a steady supply of vital ether and new lesser Servitors.<ref name="ServitorGrimoire"/> [[Archon]]s serve as both high priests and chief engineers of a House, mediating between the Kell and the Prime Servitor in addition to overseeing maintenance of the House's machines.{{Citation needed}} Houses require all three to be fully stable; without a Kell, a House becomes prone to infighting, without an Archon, a House's Prime Servitor is vulnerable to attack, and without a Prime Servitor, a House cannot produce new Servitors for ether.{{Citation needed}} As such, Fallen do not take the loss of their leaders lightly. If any or all of these leaders were to be killed, then members of the House would panic and scatter, weakening the House to the point of being permanently broken.{{Citation needed}}


Below the upper echelon of House leadership are the Barons and Captains and the individual crews they command. Captains are Fallen who have managed to gather a following of Vandals and Dregs, who serve as the Captain's crew, commanding respect through brute force. Most Captains swear fealty to a certain House, but some operate independently. A step above Captains in rank are the Barons, whose authority are second only to the Kells, Archons and Prime Servitors. They command their own [[Skiff]]s as well as their own crews.<ref name = "Destiny"/>
Below the upper echelon of House leadership are the Barons and Captains and the individual crews they command. Captains are Fallen who have managed to gather a following of Vandals and Dregs, who serve as the Captain's crew, commanding respect through brute force. Most Captains swear fealty to a certain House, but some operate independently.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen|Fallen]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Captain|Captain]]''</ref> A step above Captains in rank are the Barons, whose authority are second only to the Kells, Archons and Prime Servitors. They command their own [[Skiff]]s as well as their own crews.{{Citation needed}}


The majority of Fallen Houses consist of Vandals and Dregs. Vandals serve as both seasoned infantry and skilled workers. They aspire to become Captains and one day lead crews of their own. Dregs are the lowest class in Fallen society. Docked of their lower pair of arms in a ritual of humiliation and obedience, Dregs zealously fill the roles of shock troops and menial laborers in crews. The life expectancy of a Dreg is notoriously short, but those few who survive to be promoted to Vandals are permitted to regrow their arms.<ref name = "Destiny"/>  
The majority of Fallen Houses consist of Vandals and Dregs. Vandals serve as both seasoned infantry and skilled workers.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen|Fallen]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Vandal|Vandal]]''</ref> They aspire to become Captains and one-day lead crews of their own.{{Citation needed}} Dregs are the lowest class in Fallen society. Docked of their lower pair of arms in a ritual of humiliation and obedience, Dregs zealously fill the roles of shock troops and menial laborers in crews. The life expectancy of a Dreg is notoriously short, but those few who survive to be promoted to Vandals are permitted to regrow their arms.<ref name = "GrimoireDreg"/>


House politics pervades all aspects of Fallen society, with loyalty regarded as chief priority. Camps and villages fall under the authority of their House's fiefdom, with children raised communally, cherished by all, likely to prevent them holding bias towards individuals as opposed to the House itself.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]] - [[Variks, the Loyal]]: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/rendezvous-with-variks-35 "Eramis and Athrys had many hatchlings. For Eliksni, hatchlings are raised by a village. Cherished by all."]''</ref> The particularly fanatical are taken at an early age and raised to become the personal guard for their Kell.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#WANTED:_Wolves.27_Guard|WANTED: Wolves' Guard]]''</ref>
House politics pervades all aspects of Fallen society, with loyalty regarded as chief priority. Camps and villages fall under the authority of their House's fiefdom, with children raised communally, cherished by all, likely to prevent them holding bias towards individuals as opposed to the House itself.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]] - [[Variks, the Loyal]]: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/rendezvous-with-variks-35 "Eramis and Athrys had many hatchlings. For Eliksni, hatchlings are raised by a village. Cherished by all."]''</ref> The particularly fanatical are taken at an early age and raised to become the personal guard for their Kell.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted|Fallen Hunted]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#WANTED:_Wolves.27_Guard|WANTED: Wolves' Guard]]''</ref>


*'''[[Kell]]'''—the political leaders of Fallen Houses.
*'''[[Kell]]'''—the political leaders of Fallen Houses.
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{| class="wikitable"
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| <center>[[File:HouseLightInfo.jpg|100px]]</center> || '''[[House of Light]]''' || A newly-formed House  founded by [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]]. They are an ally to the [[Last City]] and a member of the [[The Coalition|Coalition]].
| <center>[[File:HouseLightSymbol.jpg|100px]]</center> || '''[[House of Light]]''' || A newly-formed House  founded by [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]]. They are an ally to the [[Last City]] and a member of the [[The Coalition|Coalition]].
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| <center>[[File:Salvation Banner.png|100px]]</center> || '''[[House of Salvation]]''' ||A newly-formed House founded by [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]] to bring about a new Eliksni Golden Age. Currently following the orders of the [[The Witness|Witness]].  
| <center>[[File:Salvation Banner.png|100px]]</center> || '''[[House of Salvation]]''' ||A newly-formed House founded by [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]] to bring about a new Eliksni Golden Age. Currently following the orders of the [[The Witness|Witness]].  
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| || '''[[House of Slayers]]''' || An extinct unaffiliated order of monster hunters in defense against creatures that threatened the Eliksni in the pre-Whirlwind era. Those who serve in the group are titled '''Slayer Barons''' and had usage of [[Tonics]] in their arsenal.
| || '''[[House of Slayers]]''' || An extinct unaffiliated order of monster hunters in defense against creatures that threatened the Eliksni in the pre-Whirlwind era. Those who serve in the group are titled '''Slayer Barons''' and had usage of [[Tonics]] in their arsenal.
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| <center>[[File:RevenantScornSymbol.jpg|100px]]</center> || '''[[Revenant Scorn]]''' || A variant of Scorn that was converted from living Eliksni through the [[Echo of Riis]] by transforming Ether into Dark Ether.
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'''Rising Timeline'''
'''Rising Timeline'''
{{Main|Fallen/Rising}}
{{Main|Fallen/Rising}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]''
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Forsaken]]''
***''[[Season of the Forge]]''
***''[[Season of the Forge]]''
***''[[Season of the Drifter]]''
***''[[Season of the Drifter]]''
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***''[[Episode: Echoes]]''
***''[[Episode: Echoes]]''
***''[[Episode: Revenant]]''
***''[[Episode: Revenant]]''
***''[[Episode: Heresy]]'' {{Nc}}
**''[[10th Anniversary]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[10th Anniversary]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Destiny: Fall of Osiris]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Destiny: Fall of Osiris]]'' {{Mo}}