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|realm= [[Dreaming City]]<br>[[Ocean of Storms]]<br>[[Tangled Shore]]
|realm= [[Dreaming City]]<br>[[Ocean of Storms]]<br>[[Tangled Shore]]
|war= [[Vanguard]] <br> [[The Reef]] <br> [[Imperial Cabal]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Spider]] <br> [[Rasputin]] <br> [[Lucent Brood]]
|war= [[Vanguard]] <br> [[The Reef]] <br> [[Imperial Cabal]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Spider]] <br> [[Rasputin]] <br> [[Lucent Brood]]
|ally= [[Black Fleet]] <br> [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] <br> [[Taken]] <br> [[Scorn]] <br> [[House of Salvation]] <br> Most [[Hive#Sects and broods|Hive Broods]]
|ally= [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] <br> [[Taken]] <br> [[The Witness]] <br> [[Scorn]] <br> [[House of Salvation]]  
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{{Quote|Xivu Arath is their patron. War is their only desire, and enemies their only need.|[[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]], posing as [[Osiris]]}}
{{Quote|Xivu Arath is their patron. War is their only desire, and enemies their only need.|[[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]], posing as [[Osiris]]}}
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==History==
==History==
Following the arrival of the [[Black Fleet]] and the sudden disappearance of the [[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen|Witch Queen]], Xivu Arath sought to establish a foothold in the [[Sol System]] in her sister's absence with the aid of her [[High Celebrant of Xivu Arath|High Celebrant]]. Acting as her envoy, the Celebrant summoned Hive structures known as [[Cryptolith]]s from the [[Ascendant Realm]] across the system to deploy an army of Wrathborn from across dimensions and corrupt a new army from the forces of the Fallen, Cabal, and renegade Hive.  
Following the arrival of the [[Black Fleet]] and the sudden disappearance of the [[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen|Witch Queen]], Xivu Arath sought to establish a foothold in the [[Sol System]] in her sister's absence with the aid of her [[High Celebrant of Xivu Arath|High Celebrant]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Trail of the Hunted]]''</ref> Acting as her envoy, the Celebrant summoned Hive structures known as [[Cryptolith]]s from the [[Ascendant Realm]] across the system to deploy an army of Wrathborn from across dimensions and corrupt a new army from the forces of the Fallen, Cabal, and renegade Hive.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]], [[Weblore:Season of the Hunt#Immolant Pt. 2|Immolant Pt. 2]]''</ref>


They were majorly rampant across the [[Tangled Shore]] and the [[Dreaming City]] in tandem with the events on [[Europa]]. Their threat was challenged by [[Guardians]] working with [[Crow]], "[[Osiris]]" and the [[Spider]] to draw them out of the Cryptoliths and hunt them down. The High Celebrant was ultimately caught and eliminated in a final hunt by the  Guardians and the Crow, driving back the Hive God's advance upon the Sol System for a brief period.
They were majorly rampant across the [[Tangled Shore]] and the [[Dreaming City]] in tandem with the events on [[Europa]]. Their threat was challenged by [[Guardians]] working with [[Crow]], "[[Osiris]]" and the [[Spider]] to draw them out of the Cryptoliths and hunt them down.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Wrathborn Hunts]]''</ref> The High Celebrant was ultimately caught and eliminated in a final hunt by the  Guardians and the Crow, driving back the Hive God's advance upon the Sol System for a brief period.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Coup de Grâce]]''</ref>


Later, they would be deployed to the Dreaming City by Xivu Arath who was seeking retaliation against her sister, who was held captive by the [[Awoken]]. Large numbers of Wrathborn along with forces of [[Taken]] and [[Scorn]] would form a collective assault on the City through the Ley Lines and the [[Ascendant Realm]], seeking to capture Savathûn.
Later, they would be deployed to the Dreaming City by Xivu Arath who was seeking retaliation against her sister, who was held captive by the [[Awoken]]. Large numbers of Wrathborn along with forces of [[Taken]] and [[Scorn]] would form a collective assault on the City through the Ley Lines and the [[Ascendant Realm]], seeking to capture Savathûn.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[mission]]''</ref>


A year later, Xivu Arath would again use them to attack [[Rasputin]]'s vaults across the System. A majority of the Wrathborn used in these assaults were created from the surviving remains of the [[House of Salvation]] that, along with [[Once-Phyris, the Exhumed Tether|some]] [[Praksis the Defiled|members]] being brought back as Scorn, to punish [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness]] for her repeated failures in Sol.
A year later, Xivu Arath again used the Wrathborn to attack [[Rasputin]]'s vaults across the System; a majority of those used in these assaults were created from the surviving remains of the [[House of Salvation]] that, along with [[Once-Phyris, the Exhumed Tether|some]] [[Praksis the Defiled|members]] being brought back as Scorn, to punish [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness]] for her repeated failures in Sol.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Seraph]] - [[Hierarchy]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Seraph]] - [[Heist Battleground: Moon]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Seraph]] - [[Operation: Seraph's Shield]]''</ref>


After the reappearance of [[Titan (moon)| Titan]], after the moon was previously [[Taken]] by [[The Witness]]. [[Commander Zavala]] alongside [[The Guardian]], [[Saladin Forge]], and [[Saint-14]] would arrive on [[The Rig]] after receiving a distress signal from [[Sloane|Deputy Commander Sloane]]. They would successfully defeat the forces of [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]] and meet up with Sloane, who was now partially Taken after almost being claimed by the will of the God of War, but was saved by an ancient enemy of the [[The Witness|Witness]] known as [[Ahsa]], who she established a connection with. [[The Guardian]] would work with Sloane to strengthen there connection to learn more about the Witness, hunting and defeating the [[Fallen Wrathborn|Wrathborn Servitor]] , [[J4W-S, Wrath-Hunter Servitor]].
After the reappearance of [[Titan (moon)| Titan]], after the moon was previously [[Taken]] by [[The Witness]], [[Commander Zavala]] alongside [[The Guardian]], [[Saladin Forge]], and [[Saint-14]] would arrive on [[The Rig]] after receiving a distress signal from [[Sloane|Deputy Commander Sloane]]. They would successfully defeat the forces of [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]] and meet up with Sloane, who was now partially Taken after almost being claimed by the will of the God of War but was saved by an ancient enemy of the [[The Witness|Witness]] known as [[Ahsa]], who she established a connection with.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]] - [[The Descent (mission)|The Descent]]''</ref> [[The Guardian]] would work with Sloane to strengthen their connection to learn more about the Witness, hunting and defeating the [[Fallen Wrathborn|Wrathborn Servitor]], [[J4W-S, Wrath-Hunter Servitor]].<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]] - [[Operation Thunderbolt (Twilight)]]''</ref>
 
Shortly after the [[Skirmish of Titan]], the forces of [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]] would invade the [[Court of Savathûn]] in an attempt to take control of the Witch Queen's [[Savathûn's Spire|Spire]]. The Guardians would successfully defeat the God of War's forces to maintain control of the Spire. The Wrathborn would then be sent to take control of the [[Altars of Summoning]] and kill the test subjects within to tithe to [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]]. However, they would be stopped by the [[The Guardian|Guardian]] would enter the Altar and defeat the [[Ir Dollox, Talon of Xivu Arath|two]] [[Ir Kaza, Talon of Xivu Arath|talons]], and would be confronted by the [[Leviathan-Eater, Bane of the Ammonites]] who would test their strength before retreating. Despite this defeat, the Wrathborn would continue to fight for supremacy over the Spire.<ref>.'''Bungie (2023/8/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Witch]] - [[Mission: Conjure]]''</ref><ref>.'''Bungie (2023/8/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Witch]] - [[Mission: Sunder]]''</ref>
 
Wrathborn would be employed within the [[The Pale Heart|Pale Heart]] to enact the [[Final Shape]]. The Guardian would encounter them in their mission to find [[Zavala]] before he would lose his Ghost [[Targe]] at the hands of the Witness.<ref>'''Bungie (2024/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Final Shape]], [[Story Mission]]: [[Dissent]]''</ref>


==Biology==
==Biology==
Wrathborn are mindless, enraged versions of their former selves, attacking former allies as readily as enemies. They are marked by a sickly green-glowing miasma that hovers around their heads and a trail of noxious soulfire that they leave behind and can be used to track them. They are given increased strength and resilience by the Hive magic of the Cryptoliths, making them an obedient army of monstrosities in service of the Hive god herself. They are also able to traverse across dimensions utilizing the Cryptoliths as conduits into the [[Ascendant Realm]] and must be drawn out with a [[Cryptolith Lure|Lure]] built by [[Uldren Sov|The Crow]].
Wrathborn are mindless, enraged versions of their former selves, attacking former allies as readily as enemies. They are marked by a sickly green-glowing miasma that hovers around their heads and a trail of noxious soulfire that they leave behind and can be used to track them. They are given increased strength and resilience by the Hive magic of the Cryptoliths, making them an obedient army of monstrosities in service of the Hive god herself. They are also able to traverse across dimensions utilizing the Cryptoliths as conduits into the [[Ascendant Realm]] and must be drawn out with a [[Cryptolith Lure|Lure]] built by [[Uldren Sov|The Crow]].


According to Savathûn (who was posing as Osiris at the time), the Wrathborn are perverted by Xivu Arath's magic beyond recognition that they are neither considered Hive, Fallen nor Cabal.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]]'', ''[[Osiris]]:[[Osiris/Quotes|Xivu Arath's magic has perverted these creatures - twisting them into abominations that are neither Hive nor Fallen.]]''</ref><ref>'''Youtube -''' ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYVqPoLzu5w Quote at 3:45]''</ref> One of the first Wrathborn Cabal was shown to have mutated abnormally given time; with its [[Cabal Severus|Severus]] cleavers fused to its hands and bladed tendril mutations growing out of its back and stomach.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]]'', ''Item Description: [[Wild Hunt Armor (Hunter)#Wild Hunt Strides|Wild Hunt Strides]]''</ref> An Eliksni Wrathborn was transformed by a Cryptolith to have her docked arms regrown, Ether thickly glowing and her skin splitting as her muscles expanded beyond her body's confines as it underwent constant molting and regrowth.<ref name="Unmade"/> They also aid in the creation of more Cryptoliths by planting their own grown tendrils into a shrine of black twisted spines, which are kept grown with the bodies of victims impaled upon their apex of crowns.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]]'', ''Item Description: [[Wild Hunt Armor (Hunter)#Wild Hunt Cloak|Wild Hunt Cloak]]''</ref> Under Xivu Arath's influence, the Wrathborn are mentally stripped of everything beyond an innate desire to kill before their bodies are remade by the Cryptoliths into the monstrosities they are now.<ref name="Unmade">'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[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>
According to Savathûn (who was posing as Osiris at the time), the Wrathborn are perverted by Xivu Arath's magic beyond recognition that they are neither considered Hive, Fallen nor Cabal.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZkN2lLG0_8 Wrathborn Hunt (Tangled Shore) {{!}} Osiris: "Xivu Arath's magic has perverted these creatures"]''</ref> One of the first Wrathborn Cabal was shown to have mutated abnormally given time; with its [[Cabal Severus|Severus]] cleavers fused to its hands and bladed tendril mutations growing out of its back and stomach.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]]'', ''Item Description: [[Wild Hunt Armor (Hunter)#Wild Hunt Strides|Wild Hunt Strides]]''</ref> An Eliksni Wrathborn was transformed by a Cryptolith to have her docked arms regrown, Ether thickly glowing and her skin splitting as her muscles expanded beyond her body's confines as it underwent constant molting and regrowth.<ref name="Unmade"/> They also aid in the creation of more Cryptoliths by planting their own grown tendrils into a shrine of black twisted spines, which are kept grown with the bodies of victims impaled upon their apex of crowns.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]]'', ''Item Description: [[Wild Hunt Armor (Hunter)#Wild Hunt Cloak|Wild Hunt Cloak]]''</ref> Under Xivu Arath's influence, the Wrathborn are mentally stripped of everything beyond an innate desire to kill before the Cryptoliths remake their bodies into the monstrosities they are now.<ref name="Unmade">'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[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>


Additionally, Savathûn (while posing as Osiris) also made note of the roles Wrathborn Fallen and Cabal had. Fallen Wrathborn, with their mobility, serve greatly for reconnaissance.<ref name="WrathbornPsions">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOzGY63AV3Q'''Destiny Lore Vault - Youtube''']</ref> The size and strength of the Cabal made them prime candidates for Throne Guards or beasts of conquest for [[Knight]]s to feed upon.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN8OwjYOXAM'''Destiny Lore Vault - Youtube''']</ref> [[Psion]]s corrupted by the Cryptolith would be brought into Wizard courts to serve as psychic lodestones for ceremonial dives into [[Darkness|the Deep]].<ref name="WrathbornPsions"/>
Additionally, Savathûn (while posing as Osiris) also noted the roles Wrathborn Fallen and Cabal had. Fallen Wrathborn, with their mobility, serve greatly for reconnaissance.<ref name="WrathbornPsions">'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOzGY63AV3Q Wrathborn Hunt (Tangled Shore) {{!}} Osiris: "Ceremonial dives into the Deep"]''</ref> The size and strength of the Cabal made them prime candidates for Throne Guards or beasts of conquest for [[Knight]]s to feed upon.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN8OwjYOXAM Wrathborn Hunt (Tangled Shore) {{!}} Crow: "Have the Cabal formed a Resistance to the Cryptoliths?"]''</ref> [[Psion]]s corrupted by the Cryptolith would be brought into Wizard courts to serve as psychic lodestones for ceremonial dives into [[Darkness|the Deep]].<ref name="WrathbornPsions"/>


==Notable members==
==Notable members==
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*[[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]]
*[[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]]


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===Wrathborn Hive===
===Wrathborn Hive===
*[[Dul Arath, Retainer of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Dul Arath, Retainer of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Enduring Executioner]]
*[[F'shor, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[F'shor, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[Hyun't, Cryptolith Keeper]]
*[[Hyun't, Cryptolith Keeper]]
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*[[Xillox, Oppression of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Xillox, Oppression of Xivu Arath]]


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===Wrathborn Fallen===
===Wrathborn Fallen===
*[[Aethiks, Instrument of Xivu Arath]]
*[[Aethiks, Instrument of Xivu Arath]]
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*[[Savek, Betrayer for Xivu Arath]]
*[[Savek, Betrayer for Xivu Arath]]
*[[Techwizard Malykuh, Salvation's Warden]]
*[[Techwizard Malykuh, Salvation's Warden]]
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==Unique forces==
==Unique forces==
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===Fallen===
===Fallen===
;[[Shank]] variants
;[[Shank]] variants
*[[Befouler Shank]]
*[[Befouler Heavy Shank]]
*[[Wrathborn Heavy Shank]]
*[[Wrathborn Heavy Shank]]
;[[Vandal]] variants
;[[Vandal]] variants
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*[[Wrathborn Vandal]]
*[[Wrathborn Vandal]]
;[[Captain]] variants
;[[Captain]] variants
*[[Solar Votarist]]
*[[Arc-Charged Wrathborn]]
*[[Arc-Charged Wrathborn]]
*[[Resilient Captain]]
*[[Resilient Captain]]
*[[Solar Votarist]]
*[[Wrathborn Captain]]
*[[Wrathborn Captain]]
;[[Servitor]] variants
;[[Servitor]] variants
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*[[Wrathborn Brig]]
*[[Wrathborn Brig]]
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===Hive===
===Hive===
;[[Thrall]] variants
;[[Thrall]] variants
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*[[Runekeeper Knight]]
*[[Runekeeper Knight]]
*[[Warmonger Knight]]
*[[Warmonger Knight]]
*[[Wrathborn Arc Hoarder]]
*[[Wrathborn Incursionist]]
*[[Wrathborn Knight]]
*[[Wrathborn Knight]]
*[[Wrathborn Arc Hoarder]]
*[[Wrathborn Solar Hoarder]]
*[[Wrathborn Solar Hoarder]]
*[[Wrathborn Void Hoarder]]
*[[Wrathborn Void Hoarder]]
;[[Ogre]] variants
;[[Ogre]] variants
*[[Blistered Ogre]]
*[[Hive Wrathborn]]
*[[Hive Wrathborn]]
*[[Revenant Ogre]]
*[[Revenant Ogre]]
;[[Shrieker]] variants
*[[Revenant Shrieker]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Dreg|Dregs]] from the [[House of Salvation]] appear in the Wrathborn's ranks during the [[Coup de Grâce]] mission, indicating their corruption by the Cryptoliths prior to Season of the Seraph.
*[[Dreg|Dregs]] from the [[House of Salvation]] appear in the Wrathborn's ranks during the [[Coup de Grâce]] mission, indicating their corruption by the Cryptoliths prior to Season of the Seraph.
*Similar to how some among the Hive would beg to be Taken<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/take-the-wanted-6]</ref>, some of Xivu's Hive would offer themselves to become Wrathborn.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYr-atkmGZI'''Destiny Lore Vault - Youtube''']</ref>
*Similar to how some among the Hive would beg to be Taken<ref>''[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/take-the-wanted-6 Take the Wanted 6]''</ref>, some of Xivu's Hive would offer themselves to become Wrathborn.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/17)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYr-atkmGZI Wrathborn Hunt (Dreaming City) {{!}} Crow: "How Could Xivu Arath Do This to Her Own?"]''</ref>
*It seems that many members have been involved in the wars with the various species in the universe, including the [[Cabal]], the [[Dakaua]] and the [[Ammonite]]s.
*It seems that many members have been involved in the wars with the various species in the universe, including the [[Cabal]], the [[Dakaua]] and the [[Ammonite]]s.
*While Cabal Wrathborn have been mentioned in the lore, they have yet to appear in gameplay.
*While Cabal Wrathborn have been mentioned in the lore, they have yet to appear in gameplay.
*While they are not classified as Wrathborn, many of the Fallen enemies encountered in [[Salvage (activity)|Salvage]], [[Deep Dive]] and [[Savathûn's Spire (activity)|Savathûn's Spire]] are heavily similar. Both were driven to madness to become servants of Xivu Arath, though the Fallen of Titan were made so by the moon being taken by the Witness rather than by a Cryptolith.<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><ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]] - [[NPA "Weir-Walker" Suit#NPA "Weir-Walker" Jacket, Plate, and Robes|NPA "Weir-Walker" Jacket / Plate / Robes]]''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Hunt]]'' {{1st}}
***''[[Season of the Hunt]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Season of the Lost]]''
***''[[Season of the Lost]]''
*''[[The Witch Queen]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Witch Queen]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Seraph]]''
***''[[Season of the Seraph]]''
**''[[Season of the Deep]]''
***''[[Season of the Deep]]''
**''[[Season of the Witch]]''
***''[[Season of the Witch]]''
**''[[The Final Shape]]''


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Enemies]]
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[[Category:Enemy factions]]
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[[Category:Wrathborn]]

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Wrathborn
WrathbornInfobox.jpg
Overview

Purpose:

Servants of Xivu Arath

Champion(s):

High Celebrant of Xivu Arath
Kelgorath, Risen from Bones

Realm:

Dreaming City
Ocean of Storms
Tangled Shore

At war with:

Vanguard
The Reef
Imperial Cabal
House of Dusk
House of Spider
Rasputin
Lucent Brood

Allied with:

Xivu Arath's Horde
Taken
The Witness
Scorn
House of Salvation

 

"Xivu Arath is their patron. War is their only desire, and enemies their only need."
— Savathûn, the Witch Queen, posing as Osiris

The Wrathborn are an army of corrupted Hive, Fallen and Cabal created using the Cryptoliths to serve Xivu Arath, God of War. They made their debut in Season of the Hunt.

History[edit]

Following the arrival of the Black Fleet and the sudden disappearance of the Witch Queen, Xivu Arath sought to establish a foothold in the Sol System in her sister's absence with the aid of her High Celebrant.[1] Acting as her envoy, the Celebrant summoned Hive structures known as Cryptoliths from the Ascendant Realm across the system to deploy an army of Wrathborn from across dimensions and corrupt a new army from the forces of the Fallen, Cabal, and renegade Hive.[2]

They were majorly rampant across the Tangled Shore and the Dreaming City in tandem with the events on Europa. Their threat was challenged by Guardians working with Crow, "Osiris" and the Spider to draw them out of the Cryptoliths and hunt them down.[3] The High Celebrant was ultimately caught and eliminated in a final hunt by the Guardians and the Crow, driving back the Hive God's advance upon the Sol System for a brief period.[4]

Later, they would be deployed to the Dreaming City by Xivu Arath who was seeking retaliation against her sister, who was held captive by the Awoken. Large numbers of Wrathborn along with forces of Taken and Scorn would form a collective assault on the City through the Ley Lines and the Ascendant Realm, seeking to capture Savathûn.[5]

A year later, Xivu Arath again used the Wrathborn to attack Rasputin's vaults across the System; a majority of those used in these assaults were created from the surviving remains of the House of Salvation that, along with some members being brought back as Scorn, to punish Eramis, Kell of Darkness for her repeated failures in Sol.[6][7][8]

After the reappearance of Titan, after the moon was previously Taken by The Witness, Commander Zavala alongside The Guardian, Saladin Forge, and Saint-14 would arrive on The Rig after receiving a distress signal from Deputy Commander Sloane. They would successfully defeat the forces of Xivu Arath and meet up with Sloane, who was now partially Taken after almost being claimed by the will of the God of War but was saved by an ancient enemy of the Witness known as Ahsa, who she established a connection with.[9] The Guardian would work with Sloane to strengthen their connection to learn more about the Witness, hunting and defeating the Wrathborn Servitor, J4W-S, Wrath-Hunter Servitor.[10]

Shortly after the Skirmish of Titan, the forces of Xivu Arath would invade the Court of Savathûn in an attempt to take control of the Witch Queen's Spire. The Guardians would successfully defeat the God of War's forces to maintain control of the Spire. The Wrathborn would then be sent to take control of the Altars of Summoning and kill the test subjects within to tithe to Xivu Arath. However, they would be stopped by the Guardian would enter the Altar and defeat the two talons, and would be confronted by the Leviathan-Eater, Bane of the Ammonites who would test their strength before retreating. Despite this defeat, the Wrathborn would continue to fight for supremacy over the Spire.[11][12]

Wrathborn would be employed within the Pale Heart to enact the Final Shape. The Guardian would encounter them in their mission to find Zavala before he would lose his Ghost Targe at the hands of the Witness.[13]

Biology[edit]

Wrathborn are mindless, enraged versions of their former selves, attacking former allies as readily as enemies. They are marked by a sickly green-glowing miasma that hovers around their heads and a trail of noxious soulfire that they leave behind and can be used to track them. They are given increased strength and resilience by the Hive magic of the Cryptoliths, making them an obedient army of monstrosities in service of the Hive god herself. They are also able to traverse across dimensions utilizing the Cryptoliths as conduits into the Ascendant Realm and must be drawn out with a Lure built by The Crow.

According to Savathûn (who was posing as Osiris at the time), the Wrathborn are perverted by Xivu Arath's magic beyond recognition that they are neither considered Hive, Fallen nor Cabal.[14] One of the first Wrathborn Cabal was shown to have mutated abnormally given time; with its Severus cleavers fused to its hands and bladed tendril mutations growing out of its back and stomach.[15] An Eliksni Wrathborn was transformed by a Cryptolith to have her docked arms regrown, Ether thickly glowing and her skin splitting as her muscles expanded beyond her body's confines as it underwent constant molting and regrowth.[16] They also aid in the creation of more Cryptoliths by planting their own grown tendrils into a shrine of black twisted spines, which are kept grown with the bodies of victims impaled upon their apex of crowns.[17] Under Xivu Arath's influence, the Wrathborn are mentally stripped of everything beyond an innate desire to kill before the Cryptoliths remake their bodies into the monstrosities they are now.[16]

Additionally, Savathûn (while posing as Osiris) also noted the roles Wrathborn Fallen and Cabal had. Fallen Wrathborn, with their mobility, serve greatly for reconnaissance.[18] The size and strength of the Cabal made them prime candidates for Throne Guards or beasts of conquest for Knights to feed upon.[19] Psions corrupted by the Cryptolith would be brought into Wizard courts to serve as psychic lodestones for ceremonial dives into the Deep.[18]

Notable members[edit]

Leadership[edit]

Unique forces[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • Dregs from the House of Salvation appear in the Wrathborn's ranks during the Coup de Grâce mission, indicating their corruption by the Cryptoliths prior to Season of the Seraph.
  • Similar to how some among the Hive would beg to be Taken[20], some of Xivu's Hive would offer themselves to become Wrathborn.[21]
  • It seems that many members have been involved in the wars with the various species in the universe, including the Cabal, the Dakaua and the Ammonites.
  • While Cabal Wrathborn have been mentioned in the lore, they have yet to appear in gameplay.
  • While they are not classified as Wrathborn, many of the Fallen enemies encountered in Salvage, Deep Dive and Savathûn's Spire are heavily similar. Both were driven to madness to become servants of Xivu Arath, though the Fallen of Titan were made so by the moon being taken by the Witness rather than by a Cryptolith.[22][23]

Gallery[edit]

Wrathborn

  • A Knight seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

    A Knight seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

  • Thralls seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

    Thralls seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

  • Ogre seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

    Ogre seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

  • A Cryptolith seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

    A Cryptolith seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

  • Dul Arath, as seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

    Dul Arath, as seen in the Beyond Light ViDoc

  • High Celebrant of Xivu Arath

    High Celebrant of Xivu Arath

  • Closeup of the High Celebrant

    Closeup of the High Celebrant

  • Savek, Betrayer for Xivu Arath

    Savek, Betrayer for Xivu Arath

  • Fallen Wrathborn

    Fallen Wrathborn

Units

  • A Wrathborn Vandal of House Dusk

    A Wrathborn Vandal of House Dusk

  • A Wrathborn Captain of House Dusk

    A Wrathborn Captain of House Dusk

  • A Wrathborn Vandal of House Salvation

    A Wrathborn Vandal of House Salvation

  • A Wrathborn Captain of House Salvation

    A Wrathborn Captain of House Salvation

  • A Wrathborn Servitor of House Dusk

    A Wrathborn Servitor of House Dusk

  • A Wrathborn Servitor of House Salvation

    A Wrathborn Servitor of House Salvation

  • A Wrathborn Heavy Shank of House Salvation

    A Wrathborn Heavy Shank of House Salvation

  • A Wrathborn Knight

    A Wrathborn Knight

  • A Wrathborn Revenant Knight

    A Wrathborn Revenant Knight

  • A Wrathborn Revenant Knight wielding a Cleaver

    A Wrathborn Revenant Knight wielding a Cleaver

  • A Wrathborn Revenant Wizard

    A Wrathborn Revenant Wizard

  • A Wrathborn Revenant Ogre

    A Wrathborn Revenant Ogre

  • Wrathborn Thrall and Cursed Thrall

    Wrathborn Thrall and Cursed Thrall

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie (2020/11/10), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt - Trail of the Hunted
  2. ^ Bungie (2020/11/10), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt, Immolant Pt. 2
  3. ^ Bungie (2020/11/10), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt - Wrathborn Hunts
  4. ^ Bungie (2020/11/10), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt - Coup de Grâce
  5. ^ Bungie (2021/8/24), Destiny 2: Season of the Lost - mission
  6. ^ Bungie (2022/12/6), Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph - Hierarchy
  7. ^ Bungie (2022/12/6), Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph - Heist Battleground: Moon
  8. ^ Bungie (2022/12/6), Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph - Operation: Seraph's Shield
  9. ^ Bungie (2023/5/22), Destiny 2: Season of the Deep - The Descent
  10. ^ Bungie (2023/5/22), Destiny 2: Season of the Deep - Operation Thunderbolt (Twilight)
  11. ^ .Bungie (2023/8/22), Destiny 2: Season of the Witch - Mission: Conjure
  12. ^ .Bungie (2023/8/22), Destiny 2: Season of the Witch - Mission: Sunder
  13. ^ Bungie (2024/6/4), Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Story Mission: Dissent
  14. ^ Bungie (2020/11/17), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt, Wrathborn Hunt (Tangled Shore) | Osiris: "Xivu Arath's magic has perverted these creatures"
  15. ^ Bungie (2020/11/17), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt, Item Description: Wild Hunt Strides
  16. ^ a b Bungie (2020/11/17), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt, Lore: Call of the Cryptolith - VIII. UNMADE
  17. ^ Bungie (2020/11/17), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt, Item Description: Wild Hunt Cloak
  18. ^ a b Bungie (2020/11/17), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt, Wrathborn Hunt (Tangled Shore) | Osiris: "Ceremonial dives into the Deep"
  19. ^ Bungie (2020/11/17), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt, Wrathborn Hunt (Tangled Shore) | Crow: "Have the Cabal formed a Resistance to the Cryptoliths?"
  20. ^ Take the Wanted 6
  21. ^ Bungie (2020/11/17), Destiny 2: Season of the Hunt, Wrathborn Hunt (Dreaming City) | Crow: "How Could Xivu Arath Do This to Her Own?"
  22. ^ Bungie (2023/5/23), Destiny 2: Season of the Deep, Deep Dives | Sloane: "Hive, Taken, Fallen who never made it off Titan, driven out of their minds."
  23. ^ Bungie (2023/5/23), Destiny 2: Season of the Deep - NPA "Weir-Walker" Jacket / Plate / Robes

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