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[[File:Destiny-Techeun-TechWitch-Concept.jpg|right|thumb|A Techeun]]
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{{quote|The chamber was dark. The seven of them were rarely in a room together anymore, but this was the eve of their greatest journey, a plan that overcame death and spanned universes.|[[Grimoire]]}}
{{quote|The chamber was dark. The seven of them were rarely in a room together anymore, but this was the eve of their greatest journey, a plan that overcame death and spanned universes.|[[Grimoire]]}}
The '''Techeuns''', also known as '''Tech Witches''', are employed by Queen Mara Sov as her personal advisors. They are, essentially, an order of mystics charged with studying paracausal forces.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: The Queen|Ghost Fragment: The Queen]]''</ref><ref name = "Techeun Force">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Techeun Force]]''</ref> Three of Queen [[Mara Sov]]'s Techeuns were [[Taken]] following the [[Battle of Saturn]], while the remaining four perished shortly before the others were freed.
The '''Techeuns''', also known as '''Tech Witches''', are an order of [[Awoken]] mystics employed by Queen Mara Sov as her personal advisors. They are charged with the study of paracausal forces.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: The Queen|Ghost Fragment: The Queen]]''</ref><ref name = "Techeun Force">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Techeun Force]]''</ref> Three of Queen [[Mara Sov]]'s Techeuns were [[Taken]] following the [[Battle of Saturn]], while the remaining four perished shortly before the others were freed.
 
The Techeuns seem to have a particular relation to the [[Harbinger (Reef superweapon)|Harbingers]], apparently "bonding" with one being part of their training.<ref name="Bench">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-garden-of-esila-garden-bench Pilgrimage: Garden of Esila, Garden Bench]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-spine-of-keres-summoning-pillar Pilgrimages: Spine of Keres, Summoning Pillar]''</ref> This may explain why a part of the monastery in the Dreaming City is named [[Harbinger's Seclude]].


==History==
==History==
===In the Distributary===
===In the Distributary===
The Techeuns of the Reef have their origins in the [[eutech]]s of the [[Distributary]]. After the establishment of [[Awoken]] society in the [[Distributary]], the eutechs were charged with preserving the technology that had been brought with them into the pocket universe.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Marasenna#Ecstasiate_III|Ecstasiate III]]''</ref> Under the rule of Queen [[Devna Tel]], two eutechs, [[Imar]] and [[Yara]], rose to prominence as her advisors. Imar was notable for being one of the few male eutechs.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Pilgrimage (patrol)#Statue_of_Devna_Tel|Pilgrimage]]''</ref>
The Techeuns of the Reef have their origins in the founding era of Awoken civilization. After the establishment of Awoken society in the [[Distributary]], a council of scientists was tasked with preserving the useful technology that had been brought with them into the pocket universe. These individuals were known as "eutechs", as they worked with the so-called "good technology" or "eutechnology" that would aid in advancing Awoken civilization.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Marasenna#Ecstasiate III|Ecstasiate III]]''</ref> Under the rule of Queen [[Devna Tel]], two eutechs, [[Imar]] and [[Yara]], rose to prominence as her advisors. Imar was notable for being one of the few male eutechs.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoVu7e2yt5Y Pilgrimage: Harbinger's Seclude, Devna Tel statue]''</ref>


===In Service of the Reef===
===In Service of the Reef===
After her faction departed the Distributary, Mara decreed that as the paracausal forces apparent in the Solar System (including those newly inherent to the Awoken) could not be explained through science alone, they required an order of witches to explore and tend to them. Those eutechs who accompanied her out of the Distributary were thus invested as the first Techeuns, and granted unilateral authority in their studies.<ref name = "Techeun Force"/>
After her faction departed the Distributary, Mara decreed that as the paracausal forces apparent in the Solar System (including those newly inherent to the Awoken) could not be explained through science alone, they required an order of witches to explore and tend to them. Those eutechs who accompanied her out of the Distributary were thus invested as the first Techeuns, and granted unilateral authority in their studies.<ref name = "Techeun Force"/>


The Techeuns possess strange powers of mysterious origins; they wear blue, jewel-like implants of some kind,<ref name="Queen 2">'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Queen#Ghost Fragment: The Queen 2|Ghost Fragment: The Queen 2]]''</ref> which may enhance or refine these powers. Two of their known abilities are illusions<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#WANTED: Pirsis, Pallas-Bane|WANTED: Pirsis, Pallas-Bane]]''</ref> and telepathy.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/The_Asteroid_Belt#Ghost Fragment: The Reef 2|Ghost Fragment: The Reef 2]]''</ref> The Techeuns have always served the Queen in some capacity, but recently have replaced her [[Fallen]] bodyguards after the Wolves' rebellion.<ref name="Queen 2"/> [[Variks]] is quite wary of the Techeuns' power, to the point that he'd dock his arms before going near them.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Skolas: Defeated|Skolas: Defeated]]''</ref> Unlike the [[Guardian]]s, their power appears to be unconnected to the [[Traveler]].
The Techeuns possess strange powers of mysterious origins; they wear blue, jewel-like implants of some kind,<ref name="Queen 2">'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The Queen#Ghost Fragment: The Queen 2|Ghost Fragment: The Queen 2]]''</ref> which augment their innate powers.<ref name="Aguments">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-spine-of-keres-wall Pilgrimages: Spine of Keres, Wall]''</ref> Some their known abilities are illusions<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#WANTED: Pirsis, Pallas-Bane|WANTED: Pirsis, Pallas-Bane]]''</ref> and telepathy.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/The Asteroid Belt#Ghost Fragment: The Reef 2|Ghost Fragment: The Reef 2]]''</ref> They can also apparently communicate with the [[Ancients]] thanks to amethyst augments.<ref name="Aguments" /> The Techeuns have always served the Queen in some capacity, but recently have replaced her [[Fallen]] bodyguards after the Wolves' rebellion.<ref name="Queen 2"/> [[Variks]] is quite wary of the Techeuns' power, to the point that he'd dock his arms before going near them.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Skolas: Defeated|Skolas: Defeated]]''</ref> Unlike the [[Guardian]]s, their power appears to be unconnected to [[the Traveler]].
 
[[Illyn]] helped [[Mara Sov]] and [[Riven]] shape the [[Dreaming City]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-garden-of-esila-view Pilgrimages: Gardens of Esila, View]''</ref> Basing on the information provided by [[Eris Morn]], The Techeuns also created the [[Blind Well]] and Mara's throne world, [[Eleusinia]], with the aid of Riven.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore:The Dreaming City#Throne|The Dreaming City - Throne]]''</ref>
 
At some point, three unnamed Techeuns were killed by an [[Aphelion]] while in trance together. Statues of them were carved and placed in the [[Gardens of Esila]].<ref name="Statues">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-garden-of-esila-techeun-statues Pilgrimages: Gardens of Esila, Techeun Statues]''</ref>


The Techeuns made their first physical appearance in ''[[The Taken King]]'' when they followed their Queen into battle against [[Oryx, the Taken King]] at the [[Battle of Saturn]]. Acting in synergy with the Queen they conjured a collection of powerful projectiles, the [[Harbingers]], which tore apart every [[Hive warship|Hive cruiser]] in their way and pulled thousands of [[Tombship]]s in their wake. They were unable to even scratch Oryx's Dreadnaught, however, and were instead apparently absorbed by the hull.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]]''</ref> The three Techeuns who were present in the battle are presumed dead by the Reef, along with the Queen.<ref name="Telesto">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Inventory/Special_Weapons#Telesto|Telesto]]''</ref>
The Techeuns made their first physical appearance in ''[[The Taken King]]'' when they followed their Queen into battle against [[Oryx, the Taken King]] at the Battle of Saturn. Acting in synergy with the Queen they conjured a collection of powerful projectiles, the Harbingers, which tore apart every [[Hive warship|Hive cruiser]] in their way and pulled thousands of [[Tombship]]s in their wake. They were unable to even scratch Oryx's Dreadnaught, however, and were instead apparently absorbed by the hull.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], [[The Coming War]]''</ref> The three Techeuns who had been present in the battle were presumed dead by the Reef, along with the Queen.<ref name="Telesto">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Inventory/Special Weapons#Telesto|Telesto]]''</ref>


This was apparently planned for by the Coven, as they sought to somehow usurp Oryx's power from him with the Harbingers.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Queen#The_Coven|The Coven]]''</ref> It remains to be seen if they prevailed.
All of this was apparently planned for by the Coven, as they sought to somehow usurp Oryx's power from him with the Harbingers.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The Queen#The Coven|The Coven]]''</ref> It remains to be seen if they prevailed.


The surviving Techeuns did not cooperate well with the Reef's interim regent, [[Petra Venj]]. However, they acquiesced to partnership in Reef experiments to extract and control Taken energies. Their participation in the transfer process increased success rates to 100%, with only one Techeun needing to be present at a time.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/The_Taken#Report:_Taken_Power|Report: Taken Power]]''</ref>
The surviving Techeuns did not cooperate well with the Reef's interim regent, [[Petra Venj]]. However, they acquiesced to partnership in Reef experiments to extract and control Taken energies. Their participation in the transfer process increased success rates to 100%, with only one Techeun needing to be present at a time.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/The Taken#Report: Taken Power|Report: Taken Power]]''</ref> During one of their studies, Illyn tried to communicate with [[Shuro Chi]] and made the fatal mistake of *wishing* for her and Mara and [[Uldren Sov|Uldren]] to come back, attracting Riven. All the Techeuns present - Illyn, [[Portia]], [[Nascia]] and [[Lissyl]] - were presumably murdered by the [[Ahamkara]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore:The Awoken of the Reef#Illyn|The Awoken of the Reef - Illyn]]''</ref>


Following the [[Battle of Saturn]], [[Sedia]], [[Shuro Chi]], and [[Kalli]] - formerly presumed deceased - were all [[Taken]] by [[Oryx, the Taken King]]. Following his death, [[Savathûn]] assumed control of them, where they now serve under her champion, the [[Taken]] [[Ahamkara]] [[Riven]], within the [[Dreaming City]]. Fortunately, a Guardian Raid team managed to breach the Dreaming City and actually free the Techeuns from their Taken corruption which allowed them to aid the Guardians in defeating Riven and cleanse the Awoken homeland.
Following the Battle of Saturn, [[Sedia]], Shuro Chi, and [[Kalli]] - formerly presumed deceased - were all [[Taken]] by Oryx, the Taken King. Following his death, [[Savathûn]] assumed control of the Taken Techeuns, where they now serve under her champion, the Taken Ahamkara Riven, within the Dreaming City.
 
A year after the battle, technological mites found in [[Freehold]] began infecting Guardians. The Owl Sector and the Hidden were working on developing a cure, and contacted Petra Venj to negotiate for assistance from the Techeuns. She granted the Last City assistance, under the premise that any cure developed would be available to the Reef, as well as aid if the mites reached them.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/15)''', ''[[Owl Sector Records]] - [[Grimoire:Activities/Other Activities#Brilliance 3.2|Brilliance 3.2]]''</ref> Together with the Owl Sector and the Hidden, they were successful in creating a cure.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/15)''', ''[[Owl Sector Records]] - [[Grimoire:Activities/Other Activities#Glory 2.1|Glory 2.1]]''</ref>
 
After Petra Venj opened the Dreaming City to Guardians, a Raid team managed to breach the Taken defenses and freed the Techeuns from their Taken corruption which allowed them to aid the Guardians in defeating Riven and cleanse the Awoken homeland.
 
It is unclear how many Techeuns have been there in total, with Shuro Chi speaking about "generations" of them. However, by the decree of the Queen, the three surviving ones will train no more new ones.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-spine-of-keres-meditation-circle Pilgrimages: Spine of Keres, Meditation Circle]''</ref>
 
===The New Coven===
[[File:New Techeuns ritual.png|350px|thumb|Austyn, Sjari, and Ylaia conduct a ritual with Mara.]]
Despite the Queen's decree, Petra Venj persuaded Illyn to train more Techeuns to find the Queen.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Pathfinder's Suit#Paathfinder's Helmet / Helm / Visor|Pathfinder's Helmet]] lore tab''</ref> This led to the recruitment of thirteen new Techeuns, among them [[Austyn]], [[Ylaia]] and [[Sjari]]. Led by Austyn, the young coven successfully rescued Mara Sov through the [[Ley Lines]], but ended up sacrificing themselves to distract [[Xivu Arath]] who was pursuing them.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Pathfinder's Suit#Pathfinder's Hood / Mark / Bond|Pathfinder's Class Item]] lore tab''</ref> Upon returning to the Dreaming City, Mara tasked the Guardian with finding and guiding her lost Techeuns home.
 
After seven weeks of battling [[Hive]], Taken and [[Scorn]] in the Shattered Realm, The Guardian was successful in rescuing seven of the Techeuns, with Austyn, Ylaia, and Sjari among them<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Lore:Tales of the Forgotten — Vol. 1]]: [[Lore:Tales of the Forgotten — Vol. 1#Luna - 3|Luna - 3]]''</ref>. The remaining six were likely either still trapped in the Ascendant Realm or killed off by Xivu Arath's forces and champions such as [[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]].<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Lore:Ripples]]: [[Lore:Ripples#III - Risen from Bones|III - Risen from Bones]]''</ref>
 
A few months after the seven Techeuns were rescued, the Ley Lines were aligned for a ritual to remove [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]]'s [[Worm]] in exchange for the return of [[Osiris]]. Austyn, Ylaia, and Sjari were selected to assist Mara Sov in conducting the ritual. They were successful, but when they freed Savathûn so Mara could kill the Witch Queen in her weakened state, the Hive goddess escaped utilizing a contingency spell that swapped her with Osiris.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Missions|Mission]]: [[Exorcism]]''</ref>
 
Afterwards, the old and new orders of Techeuns became vital members of [[The Coalition]], with Ylaia being part of an operation to scout Xivu Arath's operations in the Ascendant Plane before her assault on the [[Heist Battleground: Moon|Submind Vault]] on the [[Moon]]<ref> '''Bungie (12/06/2022)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Seraph]], [[Tripwire Canary]] lore tab''</ref> and the Techeuns assisting Mara Sov in casting a protective shield over the [[Farm]] during the [[Invasion of Earth]].
 
===Summoning Riven===
Under the orders of Mara Sov, the Techeuns prepared to summon the spirit of Riven so she could grant the fifteenth wish and allow Coalition forces to pursue the Witness. However, [[Sol Divisive]] forces began invading the [[Keep of Voices]], forcing them to evacuate. The Guardian cleared the Keep for them, and gathered a tooth from Riven for the Techeuns' spell. After the Guardian gave them the tooth, the Techeuns opened a portal for them to the [[Wall of Wishes]], where they attempted to enter the fifteenth wish. Meanwhile, under the supervision of Mara, they summoned Riven, and maintained her presence for the following weeks as the Guardian worked to retrieve her lost clutch.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/11/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Wish]] - [[Final Wish (mission)|Final Wish]]''</ref>


==Known Techeuns==
==Known Techeuns==
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===Techeuns of Queen Mara Sov===
===Techeuns of Queen Mara Sov===
*Coven Mother [[Illyn]]
*[[Shuro Chi]]
*[[Shuro Chi]]
*Coven Mother [[Illyn]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Kalli]]
*[[Kalli]]
*[[Lissyl]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Lissyl]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Melorii]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Nascia]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Nascia]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Portia]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Portia]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Sedia]]
*[[Sedia]]
*[[Pinar Venj]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Kelda Wadj]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Kelda Wadj]] {{c|deceased}}
*[[Austyn]]
*[[Ylaia]]
*[[Sjari]]
*Ten unnamed Techeuns


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Techeuns could be in fact the first and only known beings to break ''free'' from the Taken corruption with the aid of Guardians.
*The Techeuns could be in fact the first and only known beings to break ''free'' from the Taken corruption with the aid of Guardians.
**Given that the Techeuns were crucial in fulfilling Riven's last wish that allowed the Dreaming City to be taken, thus beginning Savathun's plan, it was likely the Witch-Queen intentionally made this possible.
**Given that the Techeuns were crucial in fulfilling Riven's last wish that allowed the Dreaming City to be taken, thus beginning Savathun's plan, it was likely the Witch-Queen intentionally made this possible.
*There is a line of dialogue by Petra Venj saying she 'wishes she finished techeun  training,' making it possible that she had trained and failed to become a techeun.
*There is a line of dialogue by Petra Venj saying she 'wishes she finished her Techeun training,' making it possible that she had trained and either resigned or failed to become a Techeun.
*Part of the Techeun training is apparently rejecting the feeling of jealously.<ref name="Bench" /> The Techeuns are taught absolute obedience to the Queen, to have no fears but what she fears and no desires but what she desires.<ref name="Statues" />
*When a Techeun takes her title, she swears an oath to cover her eyes as a reminder of her vows, showing them to no one. They can be uncovered only when she has died.<ref name="Kelda">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-harbingers-seclude-kelda-wadj Pilgrimage: Harbinger's Seclude, Kelda Wadj]''</ref> The ceremony of becoming a Techeun would traditionally be held in the [[Hall of Names]] in the Harbinger's Seclude.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-harbingers-seclude-shrine Pilgrimage: Harbinger's Seclude, Shrine]''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
'''Mara's Techeuns'''
<gallery perrow=4>
File:TecheunsAndQueen.PNG|Techeuns Shuro, Sedia, and Kalli acting in concert with [[Mara Sov]] at the Battle of Saturn.
File:TecheunsAndQueen.PNG|Techeuns Shuro, Sedia, and Kalli acting in concert with [[Mara Sov]] at the Battle of Saturn.
File:Destiny-Techeun-TechWitch-Renders-01.jpg|A closeup reference sheet of a Techeun.
File:Destiny-Techeun-TechWitch-Renders-01.jpg|A closeup reference sheet of a Techeun.
File:Destiny-Techeun-TechWitch-Renders-02.jpg|The full reference sheet of a Techeun.
File:Destiny-Techeun-TechWitch-Renders-02.jpg|The full reference sheet of a Techeun.
Joseph-cross-jc-techeun.jpg|Concept art of the Techeuns.
File:Allan-lee-techwitch-lineup.jpg|Reference sheet for Techeuns as they appear in Destiny 2.
File:Allan-lee-techwitch-lineup.jpg|Reference sheet for Techeuns as they appear in Destiny 2.
File:Allan-lee-techwitch-closeup.jpg|Closeup of the Destiny 2 model.
File:Allan-lee-techwitch-closeup.jpg|Closeup of the Destiny 2 model.
</gallery>
'''Queen's Techeuns'''
<gallery perrow=4>
File:Techeun2.png
File:Techeun3.png
File:Techeun1.png|One of the Queen's Royal Techeuns, cured from the Taken corruption
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{Fm}}
**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{c|First identified as Techeun}}
**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Taken King]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Taken King]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Shadowkeep]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Lost]]''
**''[[Season of the Risen]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Haunted]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of Plunder]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of Defiance]]''
**''[[Season of the Witch]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Wish]]''
**''[[The Final Shape]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Episode: Revenant]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Hidden Dossier]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Entelechy]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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{{Taken}}
{{Bosses|D2}}


[[Category:Awoken]]
[[Category:Awoken]]
[[Category:Reef]]
[[Category:Reef]]
[[Category:Organizations]]
[[Category:Organizations]]

Latest revision as of 17:45, October 22, 2024

Main
Techeun
TecheunInfobox.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Human

Race:

Awoken

Gender:

Female

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Mara Sov
Petra Venj

 
Queen's
Queen's Techeun
TecheunQueenInfobox.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Human

Race:

Awoken

Gender:

Female

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Mara Sov
Petra Venj

Notable info:

Lead Mara Sov back to Dreaming City

 
Corrupted
Corrupted Techeun
TecheunCorruptedInfobox.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Taken

Faction:

Xivu Arath's Horde

Rank:

Ultra

Gender:

Female

Combat information

Mission:

Shattered Realm: Forest of Echoes

Abilities:

Arc Eviscerating Hex
High Durability
Immunity Shield
Arc Binding Hex
Kinetic Eradication Hex
Void Eradication Hex
Teleportation
Summon Taken

 

"The chamber was dark. The seven of them were rarely in a room together anymore, but this was the eve of their greatest journey, a plan that overcame death and spanned universes."
Grimoire

The Techeuns, also known as Tech Witches, are an order of Awoken mystics employed by Queen Mara Sov as her personal advisors. They are charged with the study of paracausal forces.[1][2] Three of Queen Mara Sov's Techeuns were Taken following the Battle of Saturn, while the remaining four perished shortly before the others were freed.

The Techeuns seem to have a particular relation to the Harbingers, apparently "bonding" with one being part of their training.[3][4] This may explain why a part of the monastery in the Dreaming City is named Harbinger's Seclude.

History[edit]

In the Distributary[edit]

The Techeuns of the Reef have their origins in the founding era of Awoken civilization. After the establishment of Awoken society in the Distributary, a council of scientists was tasked with preserving the useful technology that had been brought with them into the pocket universe. These individuals were known as "eutechs", as they worked with the so-called "good technology" or "eutechnology" that would aid in advancing Awoken civilization.[5] Under the rule of Queen Devna Tel, two eutechs, Imar and Yara, rose to prominence as her advisors. Imar was notable for being one of the few male eutechs.[6]

In Service of the Reef[edit]

After her faction departed the Distributary, Mara decreed that as the paracausal forces apparent in the Solar System (including those newly inherent to the Awoken) could not be explained through science alone, they required an order of witches to explore and tend to them. Those eutechs who accompanied her out of the Distributary were thus invested as the first Techeuns, and granted unilateral authority in their studies.[2]

The Techeuns possess strange powers of mysterious origins; they wear blue, jewel-like implants of some kind,[7] which augment their innate powers.[8] Some their known abilities are illusions[9] and telepathy.[10] They can also apparently communicate with the Ancients thanks to amethyst augments.[8] The Techeuns have always served the Queen in some capacity, but recently have replaced her Fallen bodyguards after the Wolves' rebellion.[7] Variks is quite wary of the Techeuns' power, to the point that he'd dock his arms before going near them.[11] Unlike the Guardians, their power appears to be unconnected to the Traveler.

Illyn helped Mara Sov and Riven shape the Dreaming City.[12] Basing on the information provided by Eris Morn, The Techeuns also created the Blind Well and Mara's throne world, Eleusinia, with the aid of Riven.[13]

At some point, three unnamed Techeuns were killed by an Aphelion while in trance together. Statues of them were carved and placed in the Gardens of Esila.[14]

The Techeuns made their first physical appearance in The Taken King when they followed their Queen into battle against Oryx, the Taken King at the Battle of Saturn. Acting in synergy with the Queen they conjured a collection of powerful projectiles, the Harbingers, which tore apart every Hive cruiser in their way and pulled thousands of Tombships in their wake. They were unable to even scratch Oryx's Dreadnaught, however, and were instead apparently absorbed by the hull.[15] The three Techeuns who had been present in the battle were presumed dead by the Reef, along with the Queen.[16]

All of this was apparently planned for by the Coven, as they sought to somehow usurp Oryx's power from him with the Harbingers.[17] It remains to be seen if they prevailed.

The surviving Techeuns did not cooperate well with the Reef's interim regent, Petra Venj. However, they acquiesced to partnership in Reef experiments to extract and control Taken energies. Their participation in the transfer process increased success rates to 100%, with only one Techeun needing to be present at a time.[18] During one of their studies, Illyn tried to communicate with Shuro Chi and made the fatal mistake of *wishing* for her and Mara and Uldren to come back, attracting Riven. All the Techeuns present - Illyn, Portia, Nascia and Lissyl - were presumably murdered by the Ahamkara.[19]

Following the Battle of Saturn, Sedia, Shuro Chi, and Kalli - formerly presumed deceased - were all Taken by Oryx, the Taken King. Following his death, Savathûn assumed control of the Taken Techeuns, where they now serve under her champion, the Taken Ahamkara Riven, within the Dreaming City.

A year after the battle, technological mites found in Freehold began infecting Guardians. The Owl Sector and the Hidden were working on developing a cure, and contacted Petra Venj to negotiate for assistance from the Techeuns. She granted the Last City assistance, under the premise that any cure developed would be available to the Reef, as well as aid if the mites reached them.[20] Together with the Owl Sector and the Hidden, they were successful in creating a cure.[21]

After Petra Venj opened the Dreaming City to Guardians, a Raid team managed to breach the Taken defenses and freed the Techeuns from their Taken corruption which allowed them to aid the Guardians in defeating Riven and cleanse the Awoken homeland.

It is unclear how many Techeuns have been there in total, with Shuro Chi speaking about "generations" of them. However, by the decree of the Queen, the three surviving ones will train no more new ones.[22]

The New Coven[edit]

Austyn, Sjari, and Ylaia conduct a ritual with Mara.

Despite the Queen's decree, Petra Venj persuaded Illyn to train more Techeuns to find the Queen.[23] This led to the recruitment of thirteen new Techeuns, among them Austyn, Ylaia and Sjari. Led by Austyn, the young coven successfully rescued Mara Sov through the Ley Lines, but ended up sacrificing themselves to distract Xivu Arath who was pursuing them.[24] Upon returning to the Dreaming City, Mara tasked the Guardian with finding and guiding her lost Techeuns home.

After seven weeks of battling Hive, Taken and Scorn in the Shattered Realm, The Guardian was successful in rescuing seven of the Techeuns, with Austyn, Ylaia, and Sjari among them[25]. The remaining six were likely either still trapped in the Ascendant Realm or killed off by Xivu Arath's forces and champions such as Kelgorath, Risen from Bones.[26]

A few months after the seven Techeuns were rescued, the Ley Lines were aligned for a ritual to remove Savathûn, the Witch Queen's Worm in exchange for the return of Osiris. Austyn, Ylaia, and Sjari were selected to assist Mara Sov in conducting the ritual. They were successful, but when they freed Savathûn so Mara could kill the Witch Queen in her weakened state, the Hive goddess escaped utilizing a contingency spell that swapped her with Osiris.[27]

Afterwards, the old and new orders of Techeuns became vital members of The Coalition, with Ylaia being part of an operation to scout Xivu Arath's operations in the Ascendant Plane before her assault on the Submind Vault on the Moon[28] and the Techeuns assisting Mara Sov in casting a protective shield over the Farm during the Invasion of Earth.

Summoning Riven[edit]

Under the orders of Mara Sov, the Techeuns prepared to summon the spirit of Riven so she could grant the fifteenth wish and allow Coalition forces to pursue the Witness. However, Sol Divisive forces began invading the Keep of Voices, forcing them to evacuate. The Guardian cleared the Keep for them, and gathered a tooth from Riven for the Techeuns' spell. After the Guardian gave them the tooth, the Techeuns opened a portal for them to the Wall of Wishes, where they attempted to enter the fifteenth wish. Meanwhile, under the supervision of Mara, they summoned Riven, and maintained her presence for the following weeks as the Guardian worked to retrieve her lost clutch.[29]

Known Techeuns[edit]

Techeuns of Queen Devna Tel[edit]

Techeuns of Queen Mara Sov[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • The Techeuns could be in fact the first and only known beings to break free from the Taken corruption with the aid of Guardians.
    • Given that the Techeuns were crucial in fulfilling Riven's last wish that allowed the Dreaming City to be taken, thus beginning Savathun's plan, it was likely the Witch-Queen intentionally made this possible.
  • There is a line of dialogue by Petra Venj saying she 'wishes she finished her Techeun training,' making it possible that she had trained and either resigned or failed to become a Techeun.
  • Part of the Techeun training is apparently rejecting the feeling of jealously.[3] The Techeuns are taught absolute obedience to the Queen, to have no fears but what she fears and no desires but what she desires.[14]
  • When a Techeun takes her title, she swears an oath to cover her eyes as a reminder of her vows, showing them to no one. They can be uncovered only when she has died.[30] The ceremony of becoming a Techeun would traditionally be held in the Hall of Names in the Harbinger's Seclude.[31]

Gallery[edit]

Mara's Techeuns

Queen's Techeuns

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

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