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Thrall
Biographical information
Species:	Hive
Sect:	Hidden Swarm ; Spawn of Crota ; Blood of Oryx ; The Silent Brood ; Savathûn's Brood ; Grasp of Nokris ; Xivu Arath's Horde ; Lucent Brood
Purpose:	Mob and overwhelm enemies
Combat information
Weapon(s):	Claws
Abilities:	Rapid Movement

Latest revision as of 15:27, November 24, 2024

"The shadows have claws."

— Grimoire Description

Thralls are the most common morph of Hive. Their main purpose is to overwhelm their enemies with sheer numbers, although individually they are easily dispatched. Feral and fearless, Thralls are a plague upon the battlefield.

Overview

"The Thrall will smother your Light! Do not underestimate them as Tarlowe did!"

— Eris Morn

Thrall are the smallest, weakest and fastest Hive enemies. They usually lack visible eyes, and have an almost skeletal appearance^[1] even though they possess skin.^[2]^[3]

Thralls are born from pupae laid by fertile Wizards.^[4] Upon hatching, they are fed a larval worm which enters into a symbiotic relationship with the Thrall.^[5] If a Thrall can fight and survive well enough, it will become an Acolyte.^[4] Otherwise, the worm will consume it from within.^[6]

Gameplay

While individually Thrall are the weakest Hive enemy, they almost always attack in large swarms, often supported by stronger enemies. Acolytes and Cursed Thralls blend into their ranks, while Wizards and Knights use them to keep enemies distracted. Still, Thralls themselves can do high damage with the sheer amount of claw swipes they can deliver, and shouldn't be ignored. While they are fearless, when their ranks have been thinned enough the survivors try to retreat and hide behind cover to ambush unwary foes.

Known Thralls

Variants

Notable Variants

Cursed Thrall - Thralls charged with Arc energy and turned into bombs
Nightmare Thrall - a Nightmare with the form of a Thrall

Common Variants

Ascendant Thrall - Epic difficulty Thrall
Chosen Thrall - Heroic difficulty Thrall
Hallowed Thrall - Major Thrall (Destiny)
Revenant Thrall - Elite Thrall
Unhallowed Thrall - Elite Grasp of Nokris Thrall

Specific Variants

Trivia

Ogres appear much like Thrall but larger and stronger, suggesting rituals are used to turn Thrall into Ogres.
Thrall usually seem to lack eyes, but in some cases they have three glowing spots on their faces where eyes would be.
- However in Destiny 2, Ghost says that the thrall of Grasp of Nokris don't have eyes when activating the Escalation Protocol and way track their enemies through very sensitive hearing.
Given the Hive's odd biology, it may be that all Thrall are biologically sterile females, as common to most eusocial species.
The name Thrall may originate from the term for a person in slavery or serfdom in Viking Scandinavia. Alternatively, it may come from the name of an undead unit in Bungie's Myth series. Both descriptions are applicable to Destiny's Thrall, as they are zombie-like and in servitude to the Worms.
According to the Drifter, Thrall are vulnerable to having their skulls squeezed.

Gallery

Grasp of Nokris Thralls
Thralls on the prowl
A Thrall in the Hellmouth
A Thrall in mid-lunge
A Thrall attacking a Hunter
Thrall in mid-lunge from player's perspective
Thrall with Eyes
High poly render of a Thrall
A Thrall of the Hidden Swarm
A horde of Blood of Oryx Thralls
A Thrall of the Spawn of Crota
A Thrall of the the Silent Brood
A Thrall of Savathûn's Brood
A Thrall of the Grasp of Nokris
A Thrall of the Hidden Swarm in Destiny 2
A Thrall of the Lucent Brood

List of appearances

Destiny (First appearance)
Cayde's Treasure Island Book (Mentioned only)
Destiny 2
- Curse of Osiris
- Warmind
- Forsaken
  - Season of the Drifter (Mentioned only)
  - Season of Opulence
- Shadowkeep
  - Season of the Worthy
  - Season of Arrivals
- Beyond Light
  - Season of the Hunt
  - Season of the Chosen
  - Season of the Lost
- The Witch Queen
  - Season of the Risen
  - Season of Plunder
  - Season of the Seraph
- The Final Shape

References

^ Destiny ViDoc 2: Out Here In The Wild
^ Bungie (2014/12/9), Destiny: The Dark Below - Item Description: Thrallskin Brace
^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Item Description: Thrallskin Drum
^ ^a ^b Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Books of Sorrow: XX: Hive
^ Bungie (2014/9/9) Destiny - Hive: Ghost Fragment: Hive 2
^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Books of Sorrow: IX: The Bargain

[Out_Here_In_The_Wild-1] Destiny ViDoc 2: Out Here In The Wild

[2] Bungie (2014/12/9), Destiny: The Dark Below - Item Description: Thrallskin Brace

[3] Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Item Description: Thrallskin Drum

[Hive-4] Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Books of Sorrow: XX: Hive

[5] Bungie (2014/9/9) Destiny - Hive: Ghost Fragment: Hive 2

[Bargain-6] Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Books of Sorrow: IX: The Bargain

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-{{cleanup}}
 {{Hive infobox
 |image= [[File:Grimoire Thrall.jpg|300px]]
 |name= Thrall
 |species= [[Hive]]
-|type= Thrall
+|sect= [[Hidden Swarm]] <br> [[Spawn of Crota]] <br> [[Blood of Oryx]] <br> [[The Silent Brood]] <br> [[Savathûn's Brood]] <br> [[Grasp of Nokris]] <br> [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] <br> [[Lucent Brood]]
-|sect=
-|gender= Female
 |purpose= Mob and overwhelm enemies
-|mission=
+|weapon(s)= {{icon|Arc}} Claws
-|height=
+|abilities= Rapid Movement
-|weight=
-|weapon(s)= [[Arc]] claws
-|abilities= Sprinting
 }}
-{{Quote|The shadows have claws.|[[Grimoire/Enemies/Hive#Thrall|Grimoire]] Description}}
+{{Quote|The shadows have claws.|[[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Thrall|Grimoire]] Description}}
-'''Thralls''' are monsters who compose the most common class of the [[Hive]], distinguished by their lack of eyes with the exception of [[The Sunless Cell]] [[Strike]], long claws, and almost skeletal appearance<ref name= "Out Here In The Wild">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Out-Here-in-the-Wild/en/News/News?aid=11009 '''Destiny ViDoc 2:''' ''Out Here In The Wild'']</ref> (though they do actually possess skin).<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 3, Activision Blizzard, [[Thrallskin Brace]]''</ref>
+'''Thralls''' are the most common morph of [[Hive]]. Their main purpose is to overwhelm their enemies with sheer numbers, although individually they are easily dispatched. Feral and fearless, Thralls are a plague upon the battlefield.
 ==Overview==
 {{Quote|The Thrall will smother your Light! Do not underestimate them as [[Tarlowe]] did!|[[Eris Morn]]}}
-Thrall are the smallest, weakest and fastest [[Hive]] enemies. Their main purpose is to overwhelm their enemies with sheer volume and numbers, although it doesn't take that much effort to kill one. Feral and fearless, Thralls are a plague upon the battlefield. Their swarming, twisted frames are driven by unfettered rage, and of all the creatures of the Hive, they are the fastest.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Guardian#Class: Hunter|Hunter]]''</ref>
+Thrall are the smallest, weakest and fastest [[Hive]] enemies. They usually lack visible eyes, and have an almost skeletal appearance<ref name= "Out Here In The Wild">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Out-Here-in-the-Wild/en/News/News?aid=11009 '''Destiny ViDoc 2:''' ''Out Here In The Wild'']</ref> even though they possess skin.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/12/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Dark Below]] - Item Description: [[Thrallskin Brace]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - Item Description: [[Thrallskin Drum]]''</ref>
-Thralls are born from pupae laid by fertile Wizards. Upon hatching, they are fed a larval worm which enters into a symbiotic relationship with the Thrall. If a Thrall is able to fight and survive well enough, it will become an Acolyte. Otherwise, the worm will consume it for lack of killing.<ref>[http://db.destinytracker.com/grimoire/enemies/books-of-sorrow '''Planet Destiny''' - ''Grimoire: Book of Sorrows'']</ref>
+Thralls are born from pupae laid by fertile Wizards.<ref name="Hive">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow|Books of Sorrow]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XX: Hive|XX: Hive]]''</ref> Upon hatching, they are fed a larval worm which enters into a symbiotic relationship with the Thrall.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''' ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive|Hive]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Ghost Fragment: Hive 2|Ghost Fragment: Hive 2]]''</ref> If a Thrall can fight and survive well enough, it will become an [[Acolyte]].<ref name="Hive"/> Otherwise, the worm will consume it from within.<ref name="Bargain">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow|Books of Sorrow]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#IX: The Bargain|IX: The Bargain]]''</ref>
 ==Gameplay==
-While individually Thrall are the weakest Hive enemy, in large enough groups they can be deadly especially if they are supported by other Hive enemies with heavy weaponry. As with all Hive members, Thrall explode upon death, especially the Cursed Thrall.
+While individually Thrall are the weakest Hive enemy, they almost always attack in large swarms, often supported by stronger enemies. [[Acolyte]]s and [[Cursed Thrall]]s blend into their ranks, while [[Wizard]]s and [[Knight]]s use them to keep enemies distracted. Still, Thralls themselves can do high damage with the sheer amount of claw swipes they can deliver, and shouldn't be ignored. While they are fearless, when their ranks have been thinned enough the survivors try to retreat and hide behind cover to ambush unwary foes.
-With their sharp claws as their primary tools of attack, Thralls move quickly and in large packs to overwhelm their enemies.<ref>[http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eAbpZfqE8r4 '''Official Destiny Gameplay Trailer:''' ''The Moon'']</ref>
+==Known Thralls==
+*[[POI-7]]
+*[[Shun'gath, the Excised]]
-==Types==
+==Variants==
+;Notable Variants
+*[[Cursed Thrall]] - Thralls charged with [[Arc]] energy and turned into bombs
+*[[Nightmare Thrall]] - a [[Nightmare]] with the form of a Thrall
+;Common Variants
+*Ascendant Thrall - Epic difficulty Thrall
+*Chosen Thrall - Heroic difficulty Thrall
+*Hallowed Thrall - Major Thrall {{C|''Destiny''}}
+*[[Revenant Thrall]] - [[Elite]] Thrall
+*[[Unhallowed Thrall]] - [[Elite]] [[Grasp of Nokris]] Thrall
+;Specific Variants
 *Anointed Thrall
-*Ascendant Thrall
+*[[Blistered Thrall]]
-*[[Blind Thrall]]—found only in the [[Mausoleum]]
+*[[Blessed Thrall]]
-*Chosen Thrall
+*[[Blind Thrall]]
-*[[Cursed Thrall]]
+*[[Gravetide Thrall]]
-**[[Dredge Exploder]]—Major
+*[[Lunar Scavenger]]
-**Hallowed Thrall—Major
+*[[Mindbent Thrall]]
-*[[Servant of the Hand]]—only found in [[Old Russia]]
+*[[Servant of the Hand]]
 ==Trivia==
-{{expand-section}}
+*[[Ogre]]s appear much like Thrall but larger and stronger, suggesting rituals are used to turn Thrall into Ogres.
+*Thrall usually seem to lack eyes, but in some cases they have three glowing spots on their faces where eyes would be.
+**However in ''[[Destiny 2]]'', [[The Ghost|Ghost]] says that the thrall of [[Grasp of Nokris]] don't have eyes when activating the [[Escalation Protocol]] and way track their enemies through very sensitive hearing.
+*Given the Hive's [[Hive#Biology|odd biology]], it may be that all Thrall are biologically sterile females, as common to most [[wikipedia:Eusociality|eusocial]] species.
+*The name Thrall may originate from the term for a person in slavery or serfdom in Viking Scandinavia. Alternatively, it may come from the name of an [https://mythipedia.fandom.com/wiki/Thrall undead unit] in Bungie's ''[[Wikipedia:Myth (video game series)|Myth]]'' series. Both descriptions are applicable to Destiny's Thrall, as they are zombie-like and in servitude to the [[Worm]]s.
+*According to the [[Drifter]], Thrall are vulnerable to having their skulls squeezed.
 == Gallery ==
 <gallery>
-File:Hive thrall render.png|
+NokrisThrall.jpg|Grasp of Nokris Thralls
-File:HiveThrall.jpg|A horde of Thralls.
+File:10 1 Hive 1 shot.jpg|Thralls on the prowl
-File:10 1 Hive 1 shot.jpg|Thralls on the prowl.
+File:A thrall.jpg|A Thrall in the [[Hellmouth]]
-File:A thrall.jpg
+File:10 1 Hive 5 shot.jpg|A Thrall in mid-lunge
-File:10 1 Hive 5 shot.jpg|A Thrall in mid-lunge.
+File:Thrall attack.jpg|A Thrall attacking a [[Hunter]]
-File:Thrall attack.jpg
+File:Thrall lunge.jpg|Thrall in mid-lunge from player's perspective
-File:Thrall lunge.jpg
 File:The Sunless Cell 3rd 03.png|Thrall with Eyes
+File:Alexis-velazquez-d2-hive-thrall-model-highpoly.jpg|High poly render of a Thrall
+File:Hive thrall render.png|A Thrall of the [[Hidden Swarm]]
+File:HiveThrall.jpg|A horde of [[Blood of Oryx]] Thralls
+File:Thrall (SoC).jpg|A Thrall of the [[Spawn of Crota]]
+File:Thrall (SB).jpg|A Thrall of the [[the Silent Brood]]
+File:Thrall (SH).jpg|A Thrall of [[Savathûn's Brood]]
+File:Thrall (GoN).jpg|A Thrall of the [[Grasp of Nokris]]
+File:Thrall (HS2).jpg|A Thrall of the [[Hidden Swarm]] in Destiny 2
+File:LBThrall.jpg|A Thrall of the [[Lucent Brood]]
 </gallery>
 == List of appearances ==
 *''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
+*''[[Cayde's Treasure Island Book]]'' {{Mo}}
+*''[[Destiny 2]]''
+**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
+**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]''
+**''[[Forsaken]]''
+***''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{Mo}}
+***''[[Season of Opulence]]''
+**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
+***''[[Season of the Worthy]]''
+***''[[Season of Arrivals]]''
+**''[[Beyond Light]]''
+***''[[Season of the Hunt]]''
+***''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
+***''[[Season of the Lost]]''
+**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
+***''[[Season of the Risen]]
+***''[[Season of Plunder]]''
+***''[[Season of the Seraph]]''
+**''[[The Final Shape]]''
 == References ==