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'''Crota, Son of Oryx''', also known as the "God-Knight"<ref name="Crota"/><ref>[https://www.destinythegame.com/taken-king Destiny.com]</ref> and the "Hope-Eater", is a god worshiped by the [[Hive]] and an ancient or powerful Hive Prince who infamously wielded the [[Cleaver#Sword of Crota|Sword of Crota]] and killed countless [[Guardians]] during the [[City]]'s [[The Great Disaster|ill-fated campaign]] to reclaim the [[Moon]]. Crota is the main villain in ''[[The Dark Below]]'', where the Hive have awoken Crota to lead their armies against [[human]]ity. | '''Crota, Son of Oryx''', also known as the "God-Knight"<ref name="Crota"/><ref>[https://www.destinythegame.com/taken-king Destiny.com]</ref> and the "Hope-Eater", is a god worshiped by the [[Hive]] and an ancient or powerful Hive Prince who infamously wielded the [[Cleaver#Sword of Crota|Sword of Crota]] and killed countless [[Guardians]] during the [[City]]'s [[The Great Disaster|ill-fated campaign]] to reclaim the [[Moon]]. Crota is the main villain in ''[[The Dark Below]]'', where the Hive have awoken Crota to lead their armies against [[human]]ity. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Crota is one of the many gods worshiped by the Hive. Though he is the "youngest" member of this pantheon, he is noted to be the heir to the [[wikipedia:Osmium|Osmium]] Throne, a position of high importance among the Hive.<ref>Bungie (2015-2-12), Destiny, Activision Blizzard: [[Eidolon Ally]] upgrade materials description</ref> His purpose is to conquer [[Earth]] on behalf of his father, [[Oryx]], the ruler of the Hive.<ref>Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities#Rise_Of_Crota|Rise of Crota]]</ref><ref>Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities#MUrns_of_Sacrifice|Urns of Sacrifice]]</ref> Crota has a [[Spawn of Crota|sect]] devoted to him, who are led in the field by [[Omnigul]],<ref>Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities#Disciples_Of_Crota|Disciples of Crota]]</ref> though he himself belongs to the [[Blood of Oryx]] sect. | Crota is one of the many gods worshiped by the Hive. Though he is the "youngest" member of this pantheon, he is noted to be the heir to the [[wikipedia:Osmium|Osmium]] Throne, a position of high importance among the Hive.<ref>Bungie (2015-2-12), Destiny, Activision Blizzard: [[Eidolon Ally]] upgrade materials description</ref> His purpose is to conquer [[Earth]] on behalf of his father, [[Oryx]], the ruler of the Hive.<ref>Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities#Rise_Of_Crota|Rise of Crota]]</ref><ref>Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities#MUrns_of_Sacrifice|Urns of Sacrifice]]</ref> Crota has a [[Spawn of Crota|sect]] devoted to him, who are led in the field by [[Omnigul]],<ref>Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities#Disciples_Of_Crota|Disciples of Crota]]</ref> though he himself belongs to the [[Blood of Oryx]] sect. | ||
[[Eriana-3]] led five other Guardians in an attempt to kill Crota, but the Hive managed to trap his soul. Crota in this world is invincible; that is because his true form only exists within his own netherworld created by his divine will.<ref>Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities#Crota's_End|Crota's End]]</ref><ref name="Crota">Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Crota,_Son_of_Oryx|Crota, Son of Oryx]]</ref> Only one of the Guardians, [[Eris Morn]], survived to tell the tale. His sect also plays a major role in Crota's revival during ''The Dark Below'', which threatened the whole [[City]] with a full-scale Hive invasion. Though the crystal tethering his soul in the Chamber of Night was destroyed, banishing him from this world, Crota himself was not truly destroyed until another team of six Guardians confronted him in the [[Oversoul Throne]], entered from the deepest pit of the [[Hellmouth]].<ref name = "Dark Below">Bungie (2014-12-9), Destiny: The Dark Below, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard</ref> | Long before the Hive stalked the Moon, Oryx raised Crota to be his champion the "Eater of Hope", traveling to many distant worlds and devouring them on his behalf and chase after the [[Traveler]]. In time he gained reputation as a terrible demon. Once while he and his sisters were experimenting in the Ascendant realm, he accidentally let the [[Vex]] into his realm, as part of a trick by his aunt [[Savathûn]]. As he failed to eliminate them, the Vex created [[Quria, Blade Transform]] in order to deduce the Hive's Sword Logic and defeat Hive while attempting to become gods themselves. The invasion forced Oryx's hand; as he dealt with the Vex, he threw Crota through the Vex warp gate as punishment, declaring "Come home glorious, or die forgotten!" As he went out conquering through time, he established many monuments and temples to his father, while feeding him tribute in the form of captured Light. | ||
At some point Crota and his spawn colonized the Moon, where they laid in wait until they launched an invasion of Earth. The Guardians first encountered the Hive at the Battle of Burning Lake; not realizing the true threat the Hive posed, they launched a counterattack on the moon, which was later called the Great Disaster. The Sword-Logic proved to be too much for the Guardians, as countless heroes fell; In particular, the legendary [[Titan]] [[Wei Ning]] was slain personally by Crota. | |||
Out of revenge, [[Eriana-3]] led five other Guardians in an attempt to kill Crota, but the Hive managed to trap his soul. Crota in this world is invincible; that is because his true form only exists within his own netherworld created by his divine will.<ref>Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities#Crota's_End|Crota's End]]</ref><ref name="Crota">Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Crota,_Son_of_Oryx|Crota, Son of Oryx]]</ref> Only one of the Guardians, [[Eris Morn]], survived to tell the tale. His sect also plays a major role in Crota's revival during ''The Dark Below'', which threatened the whole [[City]] with a full-scale Hive invasion. Though the crystal tethering his soul in the Chamber of Night was destroyed, banishing him from this world, Crota himself was not truly destroyed until another team of six Guardians confronted him in the [[Oversoul Throne]], entered from the deepest pit of the [[Hellmouth]].<ref name = "Dark Below">Bungie (2014-12-9), Destiny: The Dark Below, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard</ref> | |||
Crota's demise ultimately caught the attention of his father, [[Oryx]]. Enraged by the death of his son, Oryx would bring his [[Dreadnaught]] into the Solar system and lead an army of [[Taken]] and [[Hive]] in revenge against the Guardians. <ref name = "The Taken King">Bungie (2015-6-15), Destiny: The Taken King, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard</ref> | Crota's demise ultimately caught the attention of his father, [[Oryx]]. Enraged by the death of his son, Oryx would bring his [[Dreadnaught]] into the Solar system and lead an army of [[Taken]] and [[Hive]] in revenge against the Guardians. <ref name = "The Taken King">Bungie (2015-6-15), Destiny: The Taken King, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard</ref> | ||
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Crota is only mentioned in the base game, but players are tasked with finding and destroying the [[Sword of Crota]]. | Crota is only mentioned in the base game, but players are tasked with finding and destroying the [[Sword of Crota]]. | ||
The players are tasked with | The players are tasked with destroying a crystal housing Crota's soul in [[The Wakening]], before the Wakers of Crota can revive his physical form. It fires powerful blasts at the player and is protected by many Hive, including four [[Waker of Crota|Wakers of Crota]]. | ||
Crota himself is the final boss of the [[raid]] [[Crota's End]]. Players must defeat [[Ir Yût, the Deathsinger]] before Crota will appear; he is a tall hive [[Knight]] whose body is skeletal and surrounded with ethereal green energy wielding a massive sword. On top of that, he also posses a projectile attack much like what [[wizard]]s use. Crota is protected by a shield, and even with his shield down he is invulnerable to attack except with an [[Ascendant Sword]]. Crota's mere presence prevents Guardians from healing without the assistance of a [[Chalice of Light]]. If any of the players die, Crota will summon his [[Oversoul]], and if not destroyed quickly, it will kill the rest of the fireteam.<ref name = "Dark Below"/> | Crota himself is the final boss of the [[raid]] [[Crota's End]]. Players must defeat [[Ir Yût, the Deathsinger]] before Crota will appear; he is a tall hive [[Knight]] whose body is skeletal and surrounded with ethereal green energy wielding a massive sword. On top of that, he also posses a projectile attack much like what [[wizard]]s use. Crota is protected by a shield, and even with his shield down he is invulnerable to attack except with an [[Ascendant Sword]]. Crota's mere presence prevents Guardians from healing without the assistance of a [[Chalice of Light]]. If any of the players die, Crota will summon his [[Oversoul]], and if not destroyed quickly, it will kill the rest of the fireteam.<ref name = "Dark Below"/> | ||
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Crota, Son of Oryx, also known as the "God-Knight"[2][3] and the "Hope-Eater", is a god worshiped by the Hive and an ancient or powerful Hive Prince who infamously wielded the Sword of Crota and killed countless Guardians during the City's ill-fated campaign to reclaim the Moon. Crota is the main villain in The Dark Below, where the Hive have awoken Crota to lead their armies against humanity.
Biography
Crota is one of the many gods worshiped by the Hive. Though he is the "youngest" member of this pantheon, he is noted to be the heir to the Osmium Throne, a position of high importance among the Hive.[4] His purpose is to conquer Earth on behalf of his father, Oryx, the ruler of the Hive.[5][6] Crota has a sect devoted to him, who are led in the field by Omnigul,[7] though he himself belongs to the Blood of Oryx sect.
Long before the Hive stalked the Moon, Oryx raised Crota to be his champion the "Eater of Hope", traveling to many distant worlds and devouring them on his behalf and chase after the Traveler. In time he gained reputation as a terrible demon. Once while he and his sisters were experimenting in the Ascendant realm, he accidentally let the Vex into his realm, as part of a trick by his aunt Savathûn. As he failed to eliminate them, the Vex created Quria, Blade Transform in order to deduce the Hive's Sword Logic and defeat Hive while attempting to become gods themselves. The invasion forced Oryx's hand; as he dealt with the Vex, he threw Crota through the Vex warp gate as punishment, declaring "Come home glorious, or die forgotten!" As he went out conquering through time, he established many monuments and temples to his father, while feeding him tribute in the form of captured Light.
At some point Crota and his spawn colonized the Moon, where they laid in wait until they launched an invasion of Earth. The Guardians first encountered the Hive at the Battle of Burning Lake; not realizing the true threat the Hive posed, they launched a counterattack on the moon, which was later called the Great Disaster. The Sword-Logic proved to be too much for the Guardians, as countless heroes fell; In particular, the legendary Titan Wei Ning was slain personally by Crota.
Out of revenge, Eriana-3 led five other Guardians in an attempt to kill Crota, but the Hive managed to trap his soul. Crota in this world is invincible; that is because his true form only exists within his own netherworld created by his divine will.[8][2] Only one of the Guardians, Eris Morn, survived to tell the tale. His sect also plays a major role in Crota's revival during The Dark Below, which threatened the whole City with a full-scale Hive invasion. Though the crystal tethering his soul in the Chamber of Night was destroyed, banishing him from this world, Crota himself was not truly destroyed until another team of six Guardians confronted him in the Oversoul Throne, entered from the deepest pit of the Hellmouth.[9]
Crota's demise ultimately caught the attention of his father, Oryx. Enraged by the death of his son, Oryx would bring his Dreadnaught into the Solar system and lead an army of Taken and Hive in revenge against the Guardians. [10]
Gameplay
Crota is only mentioned in the base game, but players are tasked with finding and destroying the Sword of Crota.
The players are tasked with destroying a crystal housing Crota's soul in The Wakening, before the Wakers of Crota can revive his physical form. It fires powerful blasts at the player and is protected by many Hive, including four Wakers of Crota.
Crota himself is the final boss of the raid Crota's End. Players must defeat Ir Yût, the Deathsinger before Crota will appear; he is a tall hive Knight whose body is skeletal and surrounded with ethereal green energy wielding a massive sword. On top of that, he also posses a projectile attack much like what wizards use. Crota is protected by a shield, and even with his shield down he is invulnerable to attack except with an Ascendant Sword. Crota's mere presence prevents Guardians from healing without the assistance of a Chalice of Light. If any of the players die, Crota will summon his Oversoul, and if not destroyed quickly, it will kill the rest of the fireteam.[9]
Gallery
Crota during Crota's End.
Crota's soul housed within a crystal.
List of appearances
- Destiny (First mentioned)
- The Dark Below (First appearance)
- The Taken King (Mentioned only)
References
- ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, House of Wolves opening cinematic
- ^ a b Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Crota, Son of Oryx
- ^ Destiny.com
- ^ Bungie (2015-2-12), Destiny, Activision Blizzard: Eidolon Ally upgrade materials description
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Rise of Crota
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Urns of Sacrifice
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Disciples of Crota
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Crota's End
- ^ a b Bungie (2014-12-9), Destiny: The Dark Below, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard
- ^ Bungie (2015-6-15), Destiny: The Taken King, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard
