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==Overview==
==Overview==
The Ahamkara were said to be wish-fulfilling "dragons", sought out by many [[Guardian]]s in search of power. However, it was decided that the bargains made with these creatures came at too high a price, so they were hunted to extinction during the [[Great Ahamkara Hunt]].<ref name="Warlock"/><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies/Legends_%26_Mysteries#Ghost_Fragment:_Legends_3|Ghost Fragment: Legends 3]]''</ref> Based on their remains, the Ahamkara were avian or draconic in appearance, possessing scales and sharp beaks.
The Ahamkara were said to be wish-fulfilling "dragons", sought out by many [[Guardian]]s in search of power. However, it was decided that the bargains made with these creatures came at too high a price,<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/salicin-fen-ii]''</ref><ref name="Knuckles">'''Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/knuckles-of-eao Knuckles of Eao]''</ref> so they were hunted to extinction in the [[Great Ahamkara Hunt]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies/Legends_%26_Mysteries#Ghost_Fragment:_Legends_3|Ghost Fragment: Legends 3]]''</ref><ref name="Warlock"/> There is evidence that suggests Ahamkara were hunted earlier, as [[Lord Gheleon]] possessed many Ahamkara fragments.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies/Iron_Lords#Lord_Gheleon|Lord Gheleon]]''</ref>


However, the Ahamkara were not fully dead, as Guardians have reported strange hallucinations connected to their Ahamkara gear.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> Additionally, some have been rumoured to have been spotted as far as [[Jupiter]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/long-tomorrow-9g-5 Long Tomorrow 9G]''</ref>
However, the Ahamkara were not fully dead, as Guardians have reported strange hallucinations connected to their Ahamkara gear.<ref name="Activison">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> Additionally, some have been rumoured to have been spotted as far as [[Jupiter]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/long-tomorrow-9g-5 Long Tomorrow 9G]''</ref> Based on their remains, the Ahamkara were avian or draconic in appearance, possessing scales and sharp beaks.<ref name="Activison"/>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The fossilized remains of the Ahamkara are of continued interest to [[Warlock]]s, who adorn their armor with them and thereby acquire unique powers. Some [[Hunter]]s and certain [[Titan]]s also wear armor with Ahamkara bones, but have less of an understanding of the risks involved. The bones seem to retain a will of their own, flattering and urging their owners to recklessness.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Sealed Ahamkara Grasp]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Bones of Eao]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Claws of Ahamkara]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Scales of Eao]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Ahamkara Scale]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Skull of Dire Ahamkara]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Young Ahamkara's Spine]]''</ref>
The fossilized remains of the Ahamkara are of continued interest to [[Warlock]]s, who adorn their armor with them and thereby acquire unique powers. Some [[Hunter]]s and certain [[Titan]]s also wear armor with Ahamkara bones, but have less of an understanding of the risks involved. The bones seem to retain a will of their own, flattering and urging their owners to recklessness.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Sealed Ahamkara Grasps]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Bones of Eao]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Claws of Ahamkara]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Scales of Eao]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Ahamkara Scale]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Skull of Dire Ahamkara]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Young Ahamkara's Spine]]''</ref><ref name="Knuckles"/>


*[[Ahamkara Scale]]—Hunter artifact
*[[Ahamkara Scale]]—Hunter artifact
*[[Bones of Eao]]—Hunter boots
*[[Bones of Eao]]—Hunter boots
*[[Claws of Ahamkara]]—Warlock gauntlets
*[[Claws of Ahamkara]]—Warlock gauntlets
*[[Knuckles of Eao]]—Consumables which enhances rewards from Weekly Featured Raids
*[[Scales of Eao]]—Titan artifact
*[[Scales of Eao]]—Titan artifact
*[[Sealed Ahamkara Grasps]]—Hunter gauntlets
*[[Sealed Ahamkara Grasps]]—Hunter gauntlets
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{Fm}}
**''[[Rise of Iron]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 13:31, April 5, 2017

The Ahamkara are a species that appeared in the Solar System when the Traveler arrived.[1]

Overview

The Ahamkara were said to be wish-fulfilling "dragons", sought out by many Guardians in search of power. However, it was decided that the bargains made with these creatures came at too high a price,[2][3] so they were hunted to extinction in the Great Ahamkara Hunt.[4][1] There is evidence that suggests Ahamkara were hunted earlier, as Lord Gheleon possessed many Ahamkara fragments.[5]

However, the Ahamkara were not fully dead, as Guardians have reported strange hallucinations connected to their Ahamkara gear.[6] Additionally, some have been rumoured to have been spotted as far as Jupiter.[7] Based on their remains, the Ahamkara were avian or draconic in appearance, possessing scales and sharp beaks.[6]

Gameplay

The fossilized remains of the Ahamkara are of continued interest to Warlocks, who adorn their armor with them and thereby acquire unique powers. Some Hunters and certain Titans also wear armor with Ahamkara bones, but have less of an understanding of the risks involved. The bones seem to retain a will of their own, flattering and urging their owners to recklessness.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][3]

Trivia

  • The name "Ahamkara" comes from the Sanskrit term for attachment to one's ego.
  • Some players believed that the winged, flying creatures seen in the skies above Venus may have been living Ahamkara. According to Bungie, these creatures are "batadactyls". They got their informal name during an argument between members of Bungie's environment team over what animal the creatures most resembled.[15] This lead to the misconception that the Ahamkara were predominately found on Venus.
  • Both the armor descriptions and the Grimoire cards end with the same phrase, "oh bearer/reader mine." This speech pattern bears some similarity to that of the Worm Gods referenced in the Books of Sorrow, suggesting some sort of connection between the two groups of entities. Additionally, the description of the Harmony as dragons and their usage of "dragon-wishes" may mean the Harmony were related taxonomically in some way to the Ahamkara, who appeared when the Traveler arrived. The Ahamkara's presence in relation to the Traveler strengthens the possibility.

Gallery

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ a b Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Warlock
  2. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [1]
  3. ^ a b Bungie (2017/28/3), Destiny: Age of Triumph Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Knuckles of Eao
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Legends 3
  5. ^ Bungie (2016/20/9), Destiny: Rise of Iron Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Lord Gheleon
  6. ^ a b Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard
  7. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Long Tomorrow 9G
  8. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Sealed Ahamkara Grasps
  9. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Bones of Eao
  10. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Claws of Ahamkara
  11. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Scales of Eao
  12. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Ahamkara Scale
  13. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Skull of Dire Ahamkara
  14. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Young Ahamkara's Spine
  15. ^ Ride Along - Venus - Bungie Commentary
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