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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 concept related to several [[Paracausality|paracausal]] entities and their abilities, most notably the [[Ahamkara]]. It is defined as "the temptation to dominate the objective universe with the subjective will," or in other words the desire of sentient beings to change reality to better suit their purposes.<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 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"/>
{{Quote|Wishes: A verbally expressed desire expressed within audible range of any Ahamkara. This wish is granted through invocation of something known as the "Anthem Anatheme," which appears to be a manner of subjecting reality to one's will, similar to a Lightbearer's ability to affect paracausality. However, little is known about how this process unfolds in practice.|[[Queensfoil Censer]] Lore Tab}}


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 Anthem Anatheme is foundational to Ahamkara wish-magic, as the Ahamkara derive sustenance from paracausally fulfilling the desires of other beings.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/11/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Wish]] - Item Description: [[Queensfoil Censer#Lore|Queensfoil Censer]]''</ref> The Worm God [[Xol, Will of the Thousands|Xol]] also invoked the Anthem Anatheme when he transformed himself into a [[Whisper of the Worm|weapon]] after his physical death.<ref name="WotW"/>  


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>
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 claimed to be among those that truly understand the Anthem Anatheme.<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>


==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:Unveiling|Unveiling]]: [[Lore:Unveiling#Gardener and Winnower|Gardener and Winnower]]''</ref>
*According to the Lore Book ''[[Lore:Unveiling|Unveiling]]'', in the primordial "[[garden]]" which predated the universe, there existed creatures that subsisted on the gradient between "what was and what might be", which subsequently escaped into the universe when the Gardener and Winnower fought with one another in the garden. This may be a reference to the Anthem Anatheme, and may also hint at the origins of beings such as the Worm Gods and Ahamkara.<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==

Revision as of 01:31, November 21, 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 concept related to several paracausal entities and their abilities, most notably the Ahamkara. It is defined as "the temptation to dominate the objective universe with the subjective will," or in other words the desire of sentient beings to change reality to better suit their purposes.[1]

Overview

"Wishes: A verbally expressed desire expressed within audible range of any Ahamkara. This wish is granted through invocation of something known as the "Anthem Anatheme," which appears to be a manner of subjecting reality to one's will, similar to a Lightbearer's ability to affect paracausality. However, little is known about how this process unfolds in practice."
— Queensfoil Censer Lore Tab

The Anthem Anatheme is foundational to Ahamkara wish-magic, as the Ahamkara derive sustenance from paracausally fulfilling the desires of other beings.[2] The Worm God Xol also invoked the Anthem Anatheme when he transformed himself into a weapon after his physical death.[1]

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.[3] The Psions claimed to be among those that truly understand the Anthem Anatheme.[4]

Trivia

  • According to the Lore Book Unveiling, in the primordial "garden" which predated the universe, there existed creatures that subsisted on the gradient between "what was and what might be", which subsequently escaped into the universe when the Gardener and Winnower fought with one another in the garden. This may be a reference to the Anthem Anatheme, and may also hint at the origins of beings such as the Worm Gods and Ahamkara.[5]

List of appearances

References

  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 (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken - The Awoken of the Reef: Telic II
  4. ^ Bungie (2023/11/28), Destiny 2: Season of the Wish - Dragonslayers: Valus Forge's Prologue
  5. ^ Bungie (2019/10/1), Destiny 2: Shadowkeep - Unveiling: Gardener and Winnower
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