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{{Fallen infobox
{{Fallen infobox
|image= [[File:Riksis-devil-archon_bungie.jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:Grimoire_Aksor.jpg|300px]]
|name= Archon
|name= Archon
|species= [[Fallen]]
|species= [[Fallen]]
|type= [[Captain]] <br> [[Chieftain]]
|type= [[Captain]] <br> [[Chieftain]]  
|house= [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[Devil Splicers]] <br> [[Skorn]]
|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) <br> [[Scorch Cannon]] (rare) <br> Lightning Staff (rare)
|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 name="Servitor">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen|Fallen]], [[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 as their servants.<ref name="Servitor"/><ref name="Aksor">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership|Fallen Leadership]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Aksor, Archon Priest|Aksor, Archon Priest]]''</ref>  
 
If an Archon were to fall, that House's Prime Servitor would become vulnerable to attack.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership|Fallen Leadership]], [[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 appear to be skilled mechanics, eager to prove their worth.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership|Fallen Leadership]], [[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 [[Reef Wars]], the [[House of Wolves]] had no less than three different Archons during the war.<ref name="Aksor"/><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - Item Description, [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/hunt-the-archon?highlight=Keldar Hunt the Archon]''</ref><ref name="Skoriks">'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted|Fallen Hunted]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted#WANTED: Skoriks, Archon-Slayer|WANTED: Skoriks, Archon-Slayer]]''</ref>
 
They are also responsible for overseeing a Fallen ritual known 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]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Activities|Activities]]/[[Grimoire:Activities/Rise of Iron|Rise of Iron]], [[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 (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Allies|Allies]]/[[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries|Legends & Mysteries]], [[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 name="Servitor"/>


Houses seem to have several high station mechanics called "Rising Archons" ready to assume the role 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 in the House by caretaking or rebuilding the House Prime. With the demise of [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]], the Wolf Priest [[Keldar, Archon Priest|Keldar]] was able to rally the surviving Wolves by restoring [[Orbiks Prime]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[The Wolves of Mars]]''</ref>


Other duties of Archons are unclear, but they do seem to have a role 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 role in Fallen Star Flight, and it may be the Archon's role 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|Riksis]] 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]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Allies|Allies]]/[[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries|Legends & Mysteries]], [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Legend: Saint-14|Legend: Saint-14]]''</ref> Years later, [[Aksis, Archon Prime|Aksis]] 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]] - [[Sepiks Perfected]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[Grimoire]]:[[Grimoire:Enemies|Enemies]]/[[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen|Fallen]], [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Devil Splicers|Devil Splicers]]''</ref> [[Fikrul, the Fanatic|Fikrul]], on the other hand, led the [[Scorn]] after the deaths of [[Uldren Sov|Uldren]] and the Scorned Barons until he attempted to fulfil his ambition to become the Kell of Kells upon acquiring an [[Echo (object)|Echo]] and altering the Eliksni's Ether polarity to convert them into [[Revenant Scorn]].<ref>'''Bungie (2024/10/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Episode: Revenant]]''</ref>


==Known Archons==
==Known Archons==
*[[House of Devils]]
===[[House of Devils]]===
**[[Aksis, Archon Prime]]
*[[Karrhis, Archon Rising]]
**[[Fikrul, the Fanatic]] {{C|formerly}}
*[[Riksis, Devil Archon]]
**[[Karrhis, Archon Rising]]
*[[Aksis, Archon Prime]]
**[[Kovik, Splicer Priest]]
*[[Vosik, the Archpriest]]
**[[Riksis, Devil Archon]]
*[[Kovik, Splicer Priest]]
**[[Vosik, the Archpriest]]
===[[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]]
===[[House of Salvation]]===
**[[Nixis, Hunger of Oryx]] {{C|inferred}}
*[[Kridis, Dark Priestess]]
*[[Scorn]]
===[[Scorn]]===
**[[Fikrul, the Fanatic]]
*[[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 name="Skoriks"/>
*An Archon who was mentioned by [[Variks, The Loyal|Variks]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Variks, The Loyal]]: [[Variks, The Loyal#Quotes|"Increase the ether feed to the Archon. He's been quite entertaining."]]''</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 throughout 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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*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of Dawn]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Episode: Revenant]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Episode: Heresy]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 08:22, February 8, 2025

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 as their servants.[1][2]

If an Archon were to fall, that House's Prime Servitor would become vulnerable to attack.[3] Houses seem to have several esteemed mechanics called "Rising Archons" ready to assume the role should there need be. They appear to be skilled mechanics, eager to prove their worth.[4] How new Archons are selected is unclear, but during the Reef Wars, the House of Wolves had no less than three different Archons during the war.[2][5][6]

They are also responsible for overseeing a Fallen ritual known as the Archon's Forge, an ancient rite of passage for Fallen seeking to improve their station.[7] Other duties of Archons are unclear, but they do seem to have a role in the ritualistic docking that Fallen Dregs are subject to.[8] 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.[1]

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 in the House by caretaking or rebuilding the House Prime. With the demise of Skolas, the Wolf Priest Keldar was able to rally the surviving Wolves by restoring Orbiks Prime.[9]

While Riksis helped Sepiks Prime rule the House of Devils after the death of their Kell over one hundred years ago.[10] Years later, Aksis 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.[11][12] Fikrul, on the other hand, led the Scorn after the deaths of Uldren and the Scorned Barons until he attempted to fulfil his ambition to become the Kell of Kells upon acquiring an Echo and altering the Eliksni's Ether polarity to convert them into Revenant Scorn.[13]

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 throughout their history.
  • Archons are more often encountered than Fallen Kells or Prime Servitors.

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen, Servitor
  2. ^ a b Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership, Aksor, Archon Priest
  3. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership, Riksis, Devil Archon
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership, S.A.B.E.R-2
  5. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Item Description, Hunt the Archon
  6. ^ a b Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Hunted, WANTED: Skoriks, Archon-Slayer
  7. ^ Bungie (2016/9/20), Destiny: Rise of Iron - Grimoire:Activities/Rise of Iron, Archon's Forge
  8. ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries, Mystery: Fate of Skolas
  9. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - The Wolves of Mars
  10. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries, Legend: Saint-14
  11. ^ Bungie (2016/9/20), Destiny: Rise of Iron - Sepiks Perfected
  12. ^ Bungie (2016/9/20), Destiny: Rise of Iron - Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen, Devil Splicers
  13. ^ Bungie (2024/10/8), Destiny 2: Episode: Revenant
  14. ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves - Variks, The Loyal: "Increase the ether feed to the Archon. He's been quite entertaining."

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