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{{Quote|So [[Xol, Will of the Thousands|it]] whispered the Anthem Anatheme, the temptation to dominate the objective universe with the subjective will. It said, I shall be an engine to make your desire hegemon over your conditions. It said, WIELD ME, AND USE ME TO TEST YOUR FOE. This was its worship. Aiat.|[[Whisper of the Worm]] Lore tab}}
{{Quote|So [[Xol, Will of the Thousands|it]] whispered the Anthem Anatheme, the temptation to dominate the objective universe with the subjective will. It said, I shall be an engine to make your desire hegemon over your conditions. It said, WIELD ME, AND USE ME TO TEST YOUR FOE. This was its worship. Aiat.|[[Whisper of the Worm]] Lore tab}}


The '''Anthem Anatheme''' is a paracausal ability described in several pieces of lore within the [[Destiny]] universe. It is defined as the desire to change one's reality to suit one's purposes, or to "subject the universe to the user's will".<ref name="WotW">'''Bungie (2018/5/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]'': ''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]], Item Description: [[Whisper of the Worm#Lore|Whisper of the Worm]].''</ref>
The '''Anthem Anatheme''' is a paracausal ability described in several pieces of lore within the [[Destiny]] universe. It is defined as the desire to change one's reality to suit one's purposes, or to "subject the universe to the user's will".<ref name="WotW">'''Bungie (2018/5/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]'': ''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]], Item Description: [[Whisper of the Worm#Lore|Whisper of the Worm]]''</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
Several paracausal beings utilize, invoke or draw power from the Anthem Anatheme in some way; the most notable examples are the [[Ahamkara]] and the [[Worm God]]s. Ahamkara feed off of the wishes through the invocations of the Anthem<ref>'''Bungie (2023/11/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Wish]] - Item [[Lore]]: [[Queensfoil Censer]]''</ref> of other beings to grow in size, whereas the Worm God [[Xol, Will of the Thousands|Xol]] transformed himself into a [[Whisper of the Worm|weapon]] after his physical death to fulfill the Anthem Anatheme for the wielder.<ref name="WotW"/>
Several paracausal beings utilize, invoke or draw power from the Anthem Anatheme in some way; the most notable examples are the [[Ahamkara]] and the [[Worm God]]s. Ahamkara feed off of the wishes through the invocations of the Anthem of other beings to grow in size,<ref>'''Bungie (2023/11/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Wish]] - Item Description: [[Queensfoil Censer#Lore|Queensfoil Censer]]''</ref> whereas the Worm God [[Xol, Will of the Thousands|Xol]] transformed himself into a [[Whisper of the Worm|weapon]] after his physical death to fulfill the Anthem Anatheme for the wielder.<ref name="WotW"/>


Beings who draw power from the Anthem Anatheme are known to use a specific phrase, "O/Oh (subject) mine," when addressing other beings. Despite the dubious and untrustworthy nature of the passages of [[Lore:Truth to Power|Truth to Power]], this is theorized by [[Medusa]] to invoke an ontomorphic effect, placing the target in a cage of "o" (activational, specific, appealing, and naming) and "mine" (defining ownership and subordination).<ref>'''Bungie (2019/4/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Truth to Power#asudeM|asudeM]]''</ref>
Beings who draw power from the Anthem Anatheme are known to use a specific phrase, "O/Oh (subject) mine," when addressing other beings. Despite the dubious and untrustworthy nature of the passages of [[Lore:Truth to Power|Truth to Power]], this is theorized by [[Medusa]] to invoke an ontomorphic effect, placing the target in a cage of "o" (activational, specific, appealing, and naming) and "mine" (defining ownership and subordination).<ref>'''Bungie (2019/4/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:Truth to Power|Truth to Power]]: [[Lore:Truth to Power#asudeM|asudeM]]''</ref>


The [[Awoken]] as a whole are not subject to the Anthem Anatheme as their desires are aligned almost perfectly with those of their [[Mara Sov|Queen]], and the Queen herself has very little desire to change reality for her own purposes. It was this alignment which allowed the Ahamkara [[Riven]] to coexist with the Awoken in relative peace for so long, although [[Uldren Sov]] was prohibited from interacting with Riven because his desires for himself were less attuned to his reality.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The Awoken of the Reef#Telic II|Telic II]]''</ref> The [[Psion]]s reclaimed to be among those that truly understand the effects of the Anthem.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/11/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Wish]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Dragonslayers#Valus Forge's Prologue|Valus Forge's Prologue]]''</ref>
The [[Awoken]] as a whole are not subject to the Anthem Anatheme as their desires are aligned almost perfectly with those of their [[Mara Sov|Queen]], and the Queen herself has very little desire to change reality for her own purposes. It was this alignment which allowed the Ahamkara [[Riven]] to coexist with the Awoken in relative peace for so long, although [[Uldren Sov]] was prohibited from interacting with Riven because his desires for himself were less attuned to his reality.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Lore:The Awoken of the Reef|The Awoken of the Reef]]: [[Lore:The Awoken of the Reef#Telic II|Telic II]]''</ref> The [[Psion]]s reclaimed to be among those that truly understand the effects of the Anthem.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/11/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Wish]] - [[Lore:Dragonslayers|Dragonslayers]]: [[Lore:Dragonslayers#Valus Forge's Prologue|Valus Forge's Prologue]]''</ref>


Other beings like [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] and [[Emperor Calus]] have on occasion utilized the specific phrase, likely an attempt to use the Anthem for themselves.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/10/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] — Transcript: [https://youtu.be/cIyBSCZBmAU Wayfinder's Voyage VII — Speak with Savathûn]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2019/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Opulence]] - [[Quest]]: [[An Imperial Summons, The Invitation]]''</ref>
Other beings like [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] and [[Emperor Calus]] have on occasion utilized the specific phrase, likely an attempt to use the Anthem for themselves.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/10/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] — Transcript: [https://youtu.be/cIyBSCZBmAU Wayfinder's Voyage VII — Speak with Savathûn]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2019/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Opulence]] - [[Quest]]: [[An Imperial Summons, The Invitation]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*One of the earliest mentions of the Anthem might come from [[Lore:Unveiling|Unveiling]], which may relate to the Worms and Ahamkara's use of the Anthem.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Unveiling#Gardener and Winnower|Gardener and Winnower]]''</ref>
*One of the earliest mentions of the Anthem might come from [[Lore:Unveiling|Unveiling]], which may relate to the Worms and Ahamkara's use of the Anthem.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]] - [[Lore:Unveiling|Unveiling]]: [[Lore:Unveiling#Gardener and Winnower|Gardener and Winnower]]''</ref>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Latest revision as of 10:15, November 15, 2024

"So it whispered the Anthem Anatheme, the temptation to dominate the objective universe with the subjective will. It said, I shall be an engine to make your desire hegemon over your conditions. It said, WIELD ME, AND USE ME TO TEST YOUR FOE. This was its worship. Aiat."
— Whisper of the Worm Lore tab

The Anthem Anatheme is a paracausal ability described in several pieces of lore within the Destiny universe. It is defined as the desire to change one's reality to suit one's purposes, or to "subject the universe to the user's will".[1]

Overview[edit]

Several paracausal beings utilize, invoke or draw power from the Anthem Anatheme in some way; the most notable examples are the Ahamkara and the Worm Gods. Ahamkara feed off of the wishes through the invocations of the Anthem of other beings to grow in size,[2] whereas the Worm God Xol transformed himself into a weapon after his physical death to fulfill the Anthem Anatheme for the wielder.[1]

Beings who draw power from the Anthem Anatheme are known to use a specific phrase, "O/Oh (subject) mine," when addressing other beings. Despite the dubious and untrustworthy nature of the passages of Truth to Power, this is theorized by Medusa to invoke an ontomorphic effect, placing the target in a cage of "o" (activational, specific, appealing, and naming) and "mine" (defining ownership and subordination).[3]

The Awoken as a whole are not subject to the Anthem Anatheme as their desires are aligned almost perfectly with those of their Queen, and the Queen herself has very little desire to change reality for her own purposes. It was this alignment which allowed the Ahamkara Riven to coexist with the Awoken in relative peace for so long, although Uldren Sov was prohibited from interacting with Riven because his desires for himself were less attuned to his reality.[4] The Psions reclaimed to be among those that truly understand the effects of the Anthem.[5]

Other beings like Savathûn, the Witch Queen and Emperor Calus have on occasion utilized the specific phrase, likely an attempt to use the Anthem for themselves.[6][7]

Trivia[edit]

  • One of the earliest mentions of the Anthem might come from Unveiling, which may relate to the Worms and Ahamkara's use of the Anthem.[8]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Bungie (2018/5/8), Destiny 2: Warmind, Item Description: Whisper of the Worm
  2. ^ Bungie (2023/11/28), Destiny 2: Season of the Wish - Item Description: Queensfoil Censer
  3. ^ Bungie (2019/4/23), Destiny 2: Forsaken - Truth to Power: asudeM
  4. ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken - The Awoken of the Reef: Telic II
  5. ^ Bungie (2023/11/28), Destiny 2: Season of the Wish - Dragonslayers: Valus Forge's Prologue
  6. ^ Bungie (2021/10/5), Destiny 2: Season of the Lost — Transcript: Wayfinder's Voyage VII — Speak with Savathûn
  7. ^ Bungie (2019/6/4), Destiny 2: Season of Opulence - Quest: An Imperial Summons, The Invitation
  8. ^ Bungie (2019/10/1), Destiny 2: Shadowkeep - Unveiling: Gardener and Winnower
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