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Many of Toland's discoveries survived him via fragments of his journal and the memories of [[Dead Ghost]]s. A whole copy of the Journal was kept by [[Eris Morn]]. His studies led him to conclude that the Darkness was the evolutionary endpoint of the universe, and that its campaign of destruction was to ensure that nothing could ever rise up to challenge it.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ghost_Fragment:_Darkness_3|Ghost Fragment: Darkness 3]]''</ref> Toland even claimed to be able to commune with the Darkness, with an increasingly morbid curiosity in [[Hive]] rituals,<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Might_Of_Crota|Might of Crota]]''</ref> particularly the Deathsong of [[Ir Yût]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ir_Yût,_the_Deathsinger|Ir Yût, the Deathsinger]]''</ref> His fascination lead him to attempt to "identify [him]self as a friend" to the [[Deathsinger]]. Though the Deathsinger's song destroyed his body, his consciousness survived in the Hive netherworld. | Many of Toland's discoveries survived him via fragments of his journal and the memories of [[Dead Ghost]]s. A whole copy of the Journal was kept by [[Eris Morn]]. His studies led him to conclude that the Darkness was the evolutionary endpoint of the universe, and that its campaign of destruction was to ensure that nothing could ever rise up to challenge it.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ghost_Fragment:_Darkness_3|Ghost Fragment: Darkness 3]]''</ref> Toland even claimed to be able to commune with the Darkness, with an increasingly morbid curiosity in [[Hive]] rituals,<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Might_Of_Crota|Might of Crota]]''</ref> particularly the Deathsong of [[Ir Yût]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ir_Yût,_the_Deathsinger|Ir Yût, the Deathsinger]]''</ref> His fascination lead him to attempt to "identify [him]self as a friend" to the [[Deathsinger]]. Though the Deathsinger's song destroyed his body, his consciousness survived in the Hive netherworld. | ||
He watched the Guardian's progress in his war against [[Oryx]], regarding their victories as simply an extension of how the Hive rule through the Sword-Logic. He was infuriated, however, when the Guardian killed Oryx but refused to take up the mantle as the new Taken King.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[King's Fall]]''</ref> | He watched the Guardian's progress in his war against [[Oryx]], regarding their victories as simply an extension of how the Hive rule through the Sword-Logic. He was infuriated, however, when the Guardian killed Oryx but refused to take up the mantle as the new Taken King.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[King's Fall]]''</ref> It is possible that Toland was so upset about the Guardians refusing to take Oryx's place was because he himself became a firm believer in the Sword-Logic and the nature of the strongest ruling. With the Guardians freeing the Light, not Taking it and leaving Oryx's throne vacant, it was obvious that Toland felt that the Guardians squandered the chance to take Oryx's place and more so that the Sword-Logic failed and was now broken. This in turn left Toland's deeply held beliefs and his years of studying the Hive all for nothing. | ||
He is believed to be the creator of [[Bad Juju]]<ref name = "Bounty"/>, an Exotic [[Pulse Rifle]] covered in the bones of an unknown creature. In addition, Toland is said to have designed [[Shadow Price]], a legendary Auto Rifle issued to the Vanguard. | He is believed to be the creator of [[Bad Juju]]<ref name = "Bounty"/>, an Exotic [[Pulse Rifle]] covered in the bones of an unknown creature. In addition, Toland is said to have designed [[Shadow Price]], a legendary Auto Rifle issued to the Vanguard. | ||