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{{Fallen infobox
{{Fallen infobox
|image= [[File:800px-Riksis-devil-archon_bungie.jpg]]
|image= [[File:Grimoire_Aksor.jpg|300px]]
|name= Archon
|name= Archon
|species= [[Fallen]]
|species= [[Fallen]]
|type= [[Captain]]
|type= [[Captain]] <br> [[Chieftain]]  
|house= [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[Devil Splicers]]
|house= [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[Devil Splicers]] <br> [[House of Salvation]] <br> [[Scorn]]  
|gender= Various
|gender= Various
|rank= Prime Guard <br> Religious Leader
|rank= Religious Leader <br> Prime Servitor's Guard
|mission= [[Restoration]] <br> [[Winter's Run]] <br> [[Wrath of the Machine]] <br>  [[The Wolves of Mars]] <br> [[Experimental Treatment]]
|mission=  
|height=
|height=Various
|weight=
|weight=
|weapon(s)= [[Shrapnel Launcher]] (common)
|weapon(s)=  
|abilities= High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Ultra Smash <br> Teleportation <br> Summon Fallen
|abilities=  
}}
}}
{{Quote|The Archons are the links between the Fallen and their Servitors. We break those links, we break the Fallen.|[[Grimoire]] Description}}
{{Quote|The Archons are the links between the Fallen and their Servitors. We break those links, we break the Fallen.|[[Grimoire]] Description}}
'''Archons''' (also known as '''Archon Priests''') are high priests of the [[Fallen]], who act as the intermediary between the [[Kell]] and the [[Prime Servitor]] of each House.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Servitor|Servitor]]''</ref>
'''Archons''' (also known as '''Archon Priests''') are high priests of the [[Fallen]], who act as the intermediary between the [[Kell]] and the [[Prime Servitor]] of each House.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Servitor|Servitor]]''</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
Archons are part of the triumvirate leadership of a Fallen House, and serve the Primer Servitor; working as a go between communicating the wills of each to the other. Archons also act as mechanics for their Primes, and take part in some sort of unclear symbiosis, but are still clearly defined as a servant to their Prime.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Servitor|Servitor]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Aksor, Archon Priest|Aksor, Archon Priest]]''</ref> If an Archon were to fall, that House's Prime Servitor becomes vulnerable to attack.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Riksis_Devil_Archon|Riksis, Devil Archon]]''</ref> They are also responsible for overseeing a Fallen ritual know as the [[Archon's Forge]], an ancient rite of passage for Fallen seeking to improve their station.<ref>'''Bungie (2016-9-20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Rise_of_Iron#Archon's_Forge|Archon's Forge]]''</ref>  
Archons are part of the triumvirate leadership of a Fallen House, and serve their [[Prime Servitor]] as mechanics who delicately caretake its platings. They have an unclear symbiosis with the Primes, but are still clearly defined its servants.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Servitor|Servitor]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Aksor, Archon Priest|Aksor, Archon Priest]]''</ref>  
 
If an Archon were to fall, that House's Prime Servitor becomes vulnerable to attack.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Riksis_Devil_Archon|Riksis, Devil Archon]]''</ref> Houses seem to have several esteemed mechanics called "Rising Archons" ready to assume the role should there need be. They themselves appear to be skilled mechanics, eager to prove their worth.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#S.A.B.E.R.-2|S.A.B.E.R-2]]''</ref> How new Archons are selected is unclear, but during the course of the [[Reef Wars]] the [[House of Wolves]] had no less than three different Archons during the course of the war.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Aksor, Archon Priest|Aksor, Archon Priest]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/hunt-the-archon?highlight=Keldar Hunt the Archon]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#WANTED:_Skoriks,_Archon-Slayer|WANTED: Skoriks, Archon-Slayer]]''</ref>
 
They are also responsible for overseeing a Fallen ritual know as the [[Archon's Forge]], an ancient rite of passage for Fallen seeking to improve their station.<ref>'''Bungie (2016-9-20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Rise_of_Iron#Archon's_Forge|Archon's Forge]]''</ref> Other duties of Archons are unclear, but they do seem to have a role in the ritualistic docking that Fallen [[Dreg]]s are subject to.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_&_Mysteries#Mystery: Fate of Skolas|Mystery: Fate of Skolas]]''</ref> Prime Servitors also play some role in Fallen Star Flight, and it may be the Archon's role in conveying the wishes of the Kell to the Prime on the course.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Servitor|Servitor]]''</ref>  


Houses seem to have several high station mechanics called "Rising Archons" ready to assume the roll should there be a need to. They themselves appear to be skilled mechanics, eager to prove their worth.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#S.A.B.E.R.-2|S.A.B.E.R-2]]''</ref> How new Archons are selected is unclear, but during the course of the [[Reef Wars]] the [[House of Wolves]] had no less than three different Archons during the course of the war.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Aksor, Archon Priest|Aksor, Archon Priest]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#WANTED:_Skoriks,_Archon-Slayer|WANTED: Skoriks, Archon-Slayer]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/hunt-the-archon?highlight=Keldar Hunt the Archon]''</ref>
In the absence of a Kell, an Archon becomes a notable figurehead by acting out the wishes of its Prime Servitor and can restore order among the House by caretaking or rebuilding the House Prime. With the demise of [[Skolas, Kell of Kells]], the Wolf Priest [[Keldar, Archon Priest|Keldar]] was able to rally the surviving Wolves by restoring [[Orbiks Prime]].  


Other duties of Archons are unclear, but they do seem to have a roll in the ritualistic docking that Fallen Dregs are subject to.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_&_Mysteries#Mystery: Fate of Skolas|Mystery: Fate of Skolas]]''</ref> Prime Servitors also play some roll in Fallen Star Flight, and it may be the Archon's roll in conveying the wished of the Kell to the Prime on the course.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Servitor|Servitor]]''</ref> In the absence of a Kell, an Archon can serve as the de facto leader of a House in their stead. [[Riksis, Devil Archon]] ruled the [[House of Devils]] since the death of his Kell over one hundred years ago.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_&_Mysteries#Legend:_Saint-14|Legend: Saint-14]]''</ref> His successor, [[Aksis, Archon Prime]], also used his new authority as Archon to take control of the House, although his power was far more limited due to the radical nature of his views, and the death of [[Sepiks Prime]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016-9-20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Sepiks Perfected]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2016-9-20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Devil_Splicers|Devil Splicers]]''</ref>
While [[Riksis, Devil Archon]] helped [[Sepiks Prime]] rule the [[House of Devils]] after the death of their Kell over one hundred years ago.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_&_Mysteries#Legend:_Saint-14|Legend: Saint-14]]''</ref> Years later, [[Aksis, Archon Prime]] was able to revive their Prime as [[Sepiks Perfected]] to control the flow of Ether and went against Fallen traditions by establishing his new authority as ''Archon Prime'' in an effort to control the Devils.<ref>'''Bungie (2016-9-20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Sepiks Perfected]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2016-9-20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Devil_Splicers|Devil Splicers]]''</ref> [[Fikrul| Fikrul, Shadow Priest]] on the other hand led the [[Scorn]] after the deaths of [[Uldren]] and the Scorned Barons.


==Known Archons==
==Known Archons==
*[[House of Devils]]
===[[House of Devils]]===
**[[Aksis, Archon Prime]]
*[[Karrhis, Archon Rising]]
**[[Karrhis, Archon Rising]]
*[[Riksis, Devil Archon]]
**[[Kovik, Splicer Priest]]
*[[Aksis, Archon Prime]]
**[[Riksis, Devil Archon]]
*[[Vosik, the Archpriest]]
**[[Vosik, the Archpriest]]
*[[Kovik, Splicer Priest]]
*[[House of Dusk]]
===[[House of Dusk]]===
**[[Raksil, Archon Priest]]
*[[Raksil, Archon Priest]]
*[[House of Wolves]]
===[[House of Wolves]]===
**[[Aksor, Archon Priest]]
*[[Aksor, Archon Priest]]
**[[Keldar, Archon Priest]]
*[[Keldar, Archon Priest]]
**[[Nixis, Hunger of Oryx]] {{C|inferred}}
===[[House of Salvation]]===
*[[Kridis, Dark Priestess]]
===[[Scorn]]===
*[[Fikrul, the Fanatic]]
===[[Taken|Lost to Taken]]===
*[[Nixis, Hunger of Oryx]]
===[[House|Unknown House]]===
*[[Verlai, Archon Priest]]
 
==Miscellaneous==
*[[Archon Aspirant, House Salvation|Archon Aspirant]]
*[[Archon Servant]]
 
==Mentioned Only==
*An Archon that was killed by [[Skoriks, Archon-Slayer]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#WANTED:_Skoriks,_Archon-Slayer|WANTED: Skoriks, Archon-Slayer]]''</ref>
*An Archon who was mentioned by [[Variks, The Loyal|Variks]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-9)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, Activision Blizzard: [[Variks, The Loyal]]: [[Variks, The Loyal#Quotes|Quotes]]''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Aksis_2.png| Aksis, Archon Prime
File:Aksis_2.png|Aksis, Archon Prime
File:Unknown_Fallen_boss_e3.jpg| Aksor, Archon Priest
File:Unknown_Fallen_boss_e3.jpg|Aksor, Archon Priest
File:Nixis Hunger of Oryx.jpg| Nixis, Hunger of Oryx
File:fikrulthefanatic.jpg|Fikrul, the Fanatic
File:Nixis Hunger of Oryx.jpg|Nixis, Hunger of Oryx
File:Riksis-devil-archon_bungie.jpg|Riksis, Devil Archon
File:Riksis-devil-archon_bungie.jpg|Riksis, Devil Archon
File:Machinist_2.jpg| Vosik, Archpriest  
File:Vosikattackl.jpg|Vosik, the Archpriest  
File:Karrhis2.png| Karrhis, Archon Rising
File:Karrhis2.png|Karrhis, Archon Rising
File:Keldar2.png| Keldar, Archon Priest
File:Keldar2.png|Keldar, Archon Priest
File:Raksil2.jpg|Raksil, Archon Priest
File:Kovic Splicer Priest.jpg|Kovik, Splicer Priest  
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*Archon (Greek: ἄρχων, árchon) is a Greek word that means one of the nine chief magistrates of ancient Athens.
*The [[House of Devils]] have possessed more Archon Priests than any other House over the course of their history.
*Archons are more often encountered than Fallen [[Kell]]s or [[Prime Servitor]]s.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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**''[[The Taken King]]''
**''[[The Taken King]]''
**''[[Rise of Iron]]''
**''[[Rise of Iron]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of Dawn]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Episode: Revenant]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 07:18, October 16, 2024

Archon
Grimoire Aksor.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Fallen

Type:

Captain
Chieftain

House:

House of Devils
House of Dusk
House of Wolves
Devil Splicers
House of Salvation
Scorn

Gender:

Various

Rank:

Religious Leader
Prime Servitor's Guard

Height:

Various

 

"The Archons are the links between the Fallen and their Servitors. We break those links, we break the Fallen."
— Grimoire Description

Archons (also known as Archon Priests) are high priests of the Fallen, who act as the intermediary between the Kell and the Prime Servitor of each House.[1]

Overview[edit]

Archons are part of the triumvirate leadership of a Fallen House, and serve their Prime Servitor as mechanics who delicately caretake its platings. They have an unclear symbiosis with the Primes, but are still clearly defined its servants.[2][3]

If an Archon were to fall, that House's Prime Servitor becomes vulnerable to attack.[4] Houses seem to have several esteemed mechanics called "Rising Archons" ready to assume the role should there need be. They themselves appear to be skilled mechanics, eager to prove their worth.[5] How new Archons are selected is unclear, but during the course of the Reef Wars the House of Wolves had no less than three different Archons during the course of the war.[6][7][8]

They are also responsible for overseeing a Fallen ritual know as the Archon's Forge, an ancient rite of passage for Fallen seeking to improve their station.[9] Other duties of Archons are unclear, but they do seem to have a role in the ritualistic docking that Fallen Dregs are subject to.[10] Prime Servitors also play some role in Fallen Star Flight, and it may be the Archon's role in conveying the wishes of the Kell to the Prime on the course.[11]

In the absence of a Kell, an Archon becomes a notable figurehead by acting out the wishes of its Prime Servitor and can restore order among the House by caretaking or rebuilding the House Prime. With the demise of Skolas, Kell of Kells, the Wolf Priest Keldar was able to rally the surviving Wolves by restoring Orbiks Prime.

While Riksis, Devil Archon helped Sepiks Prime rule the House of Devils after the death of their Kell over one hundred years ago.[12] Years later, Aksis, Archon Prime was able to revive their Prime as Sepiks Perfected to control the flow of Ether and went against Fallen traditions by establishing his new authority as Archon Prime in an effort to control the Devils.[13][14] Fikrul, Shadow Priest on the other hand led the Scorn after the deaths of Uldren and the Scorned Barons.

Known Archons[edit]

House of Devils[edit]

House of Dusk[edit]

House of Wolves[edit]

House of Salvation[edit]

Scorn[edit]

Lost to Taken[edit]

Unknown House[edit]

Miscellaneous[edit]

Mentioned Only[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Aksis, Archon Prime

    Aksis, Archon Prime

  • Aksor, Archon Priest

    Aksor, Archon Priest

  • Fikrul, the Fanatic

    Fikrul, the Fanatic

  • Nixis, Hunger of Oryx

    Nixis, Hunger of Oryx

  • Riksis, Devil Archon

    Riksis, Devil Archon

  • Vosik, the Archpriest

    Vosik, the Archpriest

  • Karrhis, Archon Rising

    Karrhis, Archon Rising

  • Keldar, Archon Priest

    Keldar, Archon Priest

  • Raksil, Archon Priest

    Raksil, Archon Priest

  • Kovik, Splicer Priest

    Kovik, Splicer Priest

Trivia[edit]

  • Archon (Greek: ἄρχων, árchon) is a Greek word that means one of the nine chief magistrates of ancient Athens.
  • The House of Devils have possessed more Archon Priests than any other House over the course of their history.
  • Archons are more often encountered than Fallen Kells or Prime Servitors.

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Servitor
  2. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Servitor
  3. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Aksor, Archon Priest
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Riksis, Devil Archon
  5. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: S.A.B.E.R-2
  6. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Aksor, Archon Priest
  7. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Hunt the Archon
  8. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: WANTED: Skoriks, Archon-Slayer
  9. ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Archon's Forge
  10. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Mystery: Fate of Skolas
  11. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Servitor
  12. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Legend: Saint-14
  13. ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Sepiks Perfected
  14. ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Devil Splicers
  15. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: WANTED: Skoriks, Archon-Slayer
  16. ^ Bungie (2015-9-9), Destiny: House of Wolves, Activision Blizzard: Variks, The Loyal: Quotes

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