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{{Quote|The Wolves are getting closer, [[Mara Sov|she]] is a fool for thinking she can control them.|The [[Speaker]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Speaker]]: [[The_Speaker#Quotes|Quotes]]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|The Wolves are getting closer, [[Mara Sov|she]] is a fool for thinking she can control them.|The [[Speaker]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Speaker]]: [[The_Speaker#Quotes|Quotes]]''</ref>}}
The '''House of Wolves''' was a [[Fallen]] House, distinguishable by their blue armors and tattered dark gray cloaks. They were the subject of an [[House_of_Wolves (expansion)|expansion]] of the same name.<ref>[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/07/07/first-look-destiny-collectors-editions/#sf3597571 '''Playstation Blog''': First Look Destiny Collector's Edition]</ref>
The '''House of Wolves''' was a [[Fallen]] House, distinguishable by their blue armor and tattered dark gray cloaks. Additionally, they were the subject of an [[House_of_Wolves (expansion)|expansion]] of the same name.<ref>[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/07/07/first-look-destiny-collectors-editions/#sf3597571 '''Playstation Blog''': First Look Destiny Collector's Edition]</ref>


Follwoing the [[Red War]] and the formation of the [[House of Dusk]], the House's [[Servitors]] were destroyed by [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman|Reksis Vahn]], and the remaining Wolves have since defected to other Houses, such as the House of Dusk and the [[House of Salvation]].<ref name="RS">'''Bungie (2020/06/09)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Rimed Shell]]''</ref>
Following the [[Red War]] and the formation of the [[House of Dusk]], the House's [[Servitors]] were destroyed by [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman|Reksis Vahn]], and the remaining Wolves have since defected to other Houses, such as the House of Dusk and the [[House of Salvation]].<ref name="RS">'''Bungie (2020/06/09)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Rimed Shell]]''</ref>


==History==
==History==
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{{quote|I am Lord of Wolves. You are an empty thing with two dead souls. This is my House. These are my terms. Surrender and I will only take your ships.|Virixas, Kell of Wolves to Queen Mara Sov}}
{{quote|I am Lord of Wolves. You are an empty thing with two dead souls. This is my House. These are my terms. Surrender and I will only take your ships.|Virixas, Kell of Wolves to Queen Mara Sov}}


Prior to arriving in the Solar System, the House of Wolves, then called 'Mraskilaasan', or "Gentle Weavers" <ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lord_of_Wolves#Lore_(Destiny_2)|Lord of Wolves'']]</ref>, was one of many Fallen Houses struggling to survive in the wake of a cataclysmic event known as The [[Whirlwind]]. In the aftermath of the fall, the Wolves were said to have warred with the [[House of Kings]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Queen#Variks,_The_Loyal|Variks, The Loyal]]''</ref> Years later, after arriving into the Sol system, the Wolves were living out by the [[Jovians]]. At some point, their Prime Servitor [[Kaliks Prime]] went missing;<ref name="The Queen">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment:_The_Queen|Ghost Fragment: The Queen]]''</ref> [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]] was once a well-regarded Archon Priest of Kaliks, but he was cast out after speaking against the Great Machine and lamenting his species' dependence on Servitors for survival.  
Prior to arriving in the Solar System, the House of Wolves, then called 'Mraskilaasan', or "Gentle Weavers" <ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lord_of_Wolves#Lore_(Destiny_2)|Lord of Wolves'']]</ref>, was one of many Fallen Houses struggling to survive in the wake of a cataclysmic event known as The [[Whirlwind]]. In the aftermath of the fall, the Wolves were said to have warred with the [[House of Kings]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Queen#Variks,_The_Loyal|Variks, The Loyal]]''</ref> Years later, after arriving in the Sol system, the Wolves were living out by the [[Jovians]]. During this time their Prime Servitor [[Kaliks Prime]] went missing; <ref name="The Queen">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment:_The_Queen|Ghost Fragment: The Queen]]''</ref> [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]] once a well-regarded Archon Priest of Kaliks, was cast out after speaking against the Great Machine and lamenting his species' dependence on Servitors for survival.  


As part of a united Fallen effort, the Wolves intended to join the [[Battle of Twilight Gap]] alongside the other Houses, but were stopped at their stronghold of [[Ceres]] when the [[Reef]] intervened. Their Kell, [[Virixas, Kell of Wolves|Virixas]] was killed in the initial clash, along with a massive portion of the house, which would later be called [[The Scatter]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_4|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4]]''</ref> This marked the start of a power struggle between three members of the Wolf nobility: Irxis, Wolf Baroness; Parixas, the Howling; and Skolas, the Rabid.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Skolas,_Kell_of_Kells|Wanted: Skolas, Kell of Kells]]''</ref>
As part of a united Fallen effort, the Wolves intended to join the [[Battle of Twilight Gap]] alongside the other Houses, but were stopped at their stronghold of [[Ceres]] when the [[Reef]] intervened. Their Kell, [[Virixas, Kell of Wolves|Virixas]] was killed in the initial clash, along with a massive portion of the house, which would later be named [[The Scatter]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_4|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4]]''</ref> This marked the start of a power struggle between three members of the Wolves' nobility: Irxis, Wolf Baroness; Parixas, the Howling; and Skolas, the Rabid.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Skolas,_Kell_of_Kells|Wanted: Skolas, Kell of Kells]]''</ref>


===The Reef Wars===
===The Reef Wars===
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{{Quote|[[Captain]]s and [[Baron]]s signal their readiness, [[Skolas]] and [[Pirsis]] and [[Irxis]], [[Drevis]], [[Peekis]], [[Parixas]], all of them bound by fear and loyalty, all ready for war.|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4<ref name="Fallen 4">'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_4|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4]]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|[[Captain]]s and [[Baron]]s signal their readiness, [[Skolas]] and [[Pirsis]] and [[Irxis]], [[Drevis]], [[Peekis]], [[Parixas]], all of them bound by fear and loyalty, all ready for war.|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4<ref name="Fallen 4">'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_4|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4]]''</ref>}}


[[The Reef Wars]] were a series of long battles between the Wolves and The Reef. During the course of the wars, Skolas rose to the Kellship, beating out his competitors.<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/gone-to-ground-3 Gone to Ground 3]''</ref> He then turned his full attention towards The Reef, and the two forces clashed for many years. The wars ended when [[Variks]], a member of the [[House of Judgment]] who lived among the Wolves, betrayed Skolas to the Reef, resulting in his capture along with most of his House.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Queen#Variks,_The_Loyal|Variks, The Loyal]]''</ref> Variks went on to crown [[Mara Sov|The Queen]] of The Reef as the new Kell, with many Wolves bending the knee to her.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Saviks,_Queenbreaker|Wanted: Saviks, Queenbreaker]]''</ref>
[[The Reef Wars]] were a series of long battles between the Wolves and The Reef. During the course of the wars, Skolas rose to Kellship, beating out his competitors.<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/gone-to-ground-3 Gone to Ground 3]''</ref> He then turned his full attention towards The Reef, and the two forces clashed for many years. The wars ended when [[Variks]], a member of the [[House of Judgment]] who lived among the Wolves, betrayed Skolas to the Reef, resulting in his capture along with most of his House.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Queen#Variks,_The_Loyal|Variks, The Loyal]]''</ref> Variks went on to crown [[Mara Sov|The Queen]] of The Reef as the new Kell, with many Wolves bending the knee to her.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Saviks,_Queenbreaker|Wanted: Saviks, Queenbreaker]]''</ref>


===The Wolf Rebellion===
===The Wolf Rebellion===
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{{quote|Was looking, searching for new Wolf [[Kell]]. Could not find one. Could not understand House Wolves tactics... bad tactics. Fight [[Cabal]]? ''(laughs)'' Could not find new Kell because there is no Kell. House Wolves follows a new god, a Servitor, a [[Prime]]. This is a pilgrimage, Guardian. And for faith, they will stop at nothing.|[[Variks, the Loyal]]<ref name="Path">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Prime's Path]]''</ref>}}
{{quote|Was looking, searching for new Wolf [[Kell]]. Could not find one. Could not understand House Wolves tactics... bad tactics. Fight [[Cabal]]? ''(laughs)'' Could not find new Kell because there is no Kell. House Wolves follows a new god, a Servitor, a [[Prime]]. This is a pilgrimage, Guardian. And for faith, they will stop at nothing.|[[Variks, the Loyal]]<ref name="Path">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Prime's Path]]''</ref>}}


After Skolas' defeat, the Wolves began regrouping on [[Mars]], hoping to carve out a new den on a planet of their own. The Wolves emerged from hiding, rallying under [[Keldar, Archon Priest]] who had escaped the Reef Wars and Skolas' Rebellion. Keldar offered the Wolves, a new god to worship, the rebuilt [[Orbiks Prime]]; the Wolves' previous god, to lead their scattered House in the absence of a new Kell. In the wake of losses suffered at the hands of the [[Taken]] during [[The Taken War]], the [[Cabal]] were unable to stop the Wolves from entrenching themselves in their own fortifications; the [[Blind Legion]]'s former [[The Legion's Keep|base]] was captured for use as Orbiks Prime's lair.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A New Den]]''</ref> Orbiks Prime attempted to reassemble the House on Mars, however, thanks to intel provided by Variks, the Loyal, the Guardians hunted down Keldar and Orbiks, destroying the Prime and eliminated their escaping Archon, leaving the Wolves broken and leaderless. Leading to Variks to believe that the House of Wolves had been broken once and for all.<ref name="Path"/>
After Skolas' defeat, the Wolves began regrouping on [[Mars]], hoping to carve out a new den on a planet of their own. The Wolves emerged from hiding, rallying under [[Keldar, Archon Priest]] who had escaped the Reef Wars and Skolas' Rebellion. Keldar offered the Wolves, a new god to worship, the rebuilt [[Orbiks Prime]]; the Wolves' previous god, to lead their scattered House in the absence of a new Kell. In the wake of losses suffered during [[The Taken War]], the [[Cabal]] were unable to stop the Wolves from entrenching themselves in their own fortifications; the [[Blind Legion]]'s former [[The Legion's Keep|base]] was captured for use as Orbiks Prime's lair.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A New Den]]''</ref> Orbiks Prime attempted to reassemble the House on Mars, however, thanks to intel provided by Variks, the Guardians hunted down Keldar and Orbiks. Destroying the Prime and their escaping Archon, the Guardians left the Wolves broken and leaderless once more. This in turn lead Variks to believe that the House of Wolves had been broken once and for all.<ref name="Path"/>


===Remnants of Wolves===
===Remnants of Wolves===
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{{quote|Fallen comms, still trying to reach their brothers and sisters. Some of these headers are still marked with House sigils. House of Devils, House of Wolves…|[[Ghost]]}}
{{quote|Fallen comms, still trying to reach their brothers and sisters. Some of these headers are still marked with House sigils. House of Devils, House of Wolves…|[[Ghost]]}}


Having been nearly wiped out by the deaths of their leaders and lieutenants from subsequent [[Guardian]] hunts, the House of Wolves were driven to the brink. The terrifying [[Scorn]] [[Baron]] known as [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman]] subsequently hunted down and destroyed their last remaining [[Servitors]], dooming the former great House of Wolves off of its [[Ether]] supply.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore:The Lawless Frontier#Anguish,_Ten-Fold| Anguish, Ten-Fold]]</ref>
Having been nearly wiped out by the deaths of their leaders and lieutenants from subsequent [[Guardian]] hunts, the House of Wolves were driven to the brink. The terrifying [[Scorn]] [[Baron]] known as [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman]] subsequently hunted down and destroyed their last remaining [[Servitors]], dooming the former great House through removal of its vital [[Ether]] supply.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore:The Lawless Frontier#Anguish,_Ten-Fold| Anguish, Ten-Fold]]</ref>


With the demise of their Servitors, former Wolf members assimilated into the [[House of Dusk]], including [[Skriviks, the Sharp-Eyed]], [[Silent Fang|The Silent Fang]], [[Queenbreaker]]s, [[Pallas Siegebreaker]]s and those affiliated with [[Student of Beltrik|Beltrik]] and [[Irxis Partisan|Irxis]]. During the Prison of Elder's breakout, one Vandal still wearing the colors of the House of Wolves saluted [[Variks, the Loyal]] for releasing all the inmates.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore:Most Loyal#Where_Loyalty_Lies|Where Loyalty Lies]]</ref>
With the demise of their Servitors, former Wolf members assimilated into the [[House of Dusk]], including [[Skriviks, the Sharp-Eyed]], [[Silent Fang|The Silent Fang]], [[Queenbreaker]]s, [[Pallas Siegebreaker]]s and those affiliated with [[Student of Beltrik|Beltrik]] and [[Irxis Partisan|Irxis]]. During the Prison of Elder's breakout, one Vandal still wearing the colors of the House of Wolves saluted [[Variks, the Loyal]] for releasing all the inmates.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore:Most Loyal#Where_Loyalty_Lies|Where Loyalty Lies]]</ref>
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Upon discovering that [[Mara Sov]] is still alive, [[Yevik]]; a former Wolf now working with the [[House of Dusk]], began plotting a return to his former Wolf Kell who he is still loyal to.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Twilight Oath]]''</ref>
Upon discovering that [[Mara Sov]] is still alive, [[Yevik]]; a former Wolf now working with the [[House of Dusk]], began plotting a return to his former Wolf Kell who he is still loyal to.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/09/04)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Twilight Oath]]''</ref>


Later, former Wolves joined [[Eramis]]'s cause to form the [[House of Salvation]], hoping to ensure the Darkness Kell's dream to destroy the [[Traveler]] for abandoning her people.<ref name="RS"/><ref>'''Bungie (2020/10/20)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://youtu.be/k6c6M0rKW7s Beyond Light Story Trailer]''</ref>
Former Wolves also joined [[Eramis]]'s cause, forming the [[House of Salvation]], hoping to ensure the Darkness Kell's dream to destroy the [[Traveler]] for abandoning her people.<ref name="RS"/><ref>'''Bungie (2020/10/20)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://youtu.be/k6c6M0rKW7s Beyond Light Story Trailer]''</ref>


==Structure==
==Structure==
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{{Quote|Fallen Houses must hunt, prowl, scavenge, defend. House Devils has Earth. House Winter has Venus. And now Wolves claim Mars. Cabal will not be pleased.|Variks, the Loyal}}
{{Quote|Fallen Houses must hunt, prowl, scavenge, defend. House Devils has Earth. House Winter has Venus. And now Wolves claim Mars. Cabal will not be pleased.|Variks, the Loyal}}


The Wolves appear to have a more complex structure than compared the other houses. While they retain the typical leadership of a Kell, an [[Archon]], and a [[Prime Servitor]] (though the latter two are dead or missing) followed by [[Baron]]s and other nobility, the Wolves have several additional posts and groups with special functions within the House.
The Wolves appear to have a more complex hierarchical structure compared to other houses. While they retain the typical leadership of a Kell, an [[Archon]], and a [[Prime Servitor]] followed by [[Baron]]s and other nobility, the Wolves have several additional posts and groups with special functions within the House.


Kells are served by [[Wolves' Guard]]s, Captains who are selected from an early age and brainwashed to be completely subservient to the Kell.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Wolves'_Guard|Wanted: Wolves' Guard]]''</ref> The Kell also has the [[Silent Fang]] at their command, an elite group of assassins lead by [[Drevis, Wolf Baroness]], to eliminate potential rivals and threats.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Silent_Fang|Wanted: Silent Fang]]''</ref> To keep the rank-and-file in line, fanatical [[Wolf Enforcer]]s ensure that the remaining Fallen of the House maintain their loyalty. Several other informal groups serve the Kell, such as the [[Howling Raider]]s<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Howling_Raiders|Wanted: Howling Raiders]]''</ref>, the [[Twisted Claw]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Twisted_Claw|Wanted: Twisted Claw]]''</ref>, and the [[Queenbreaker]]s (the Wolves who formerly served as Mara Sov's personal bodyguards, but then attempted to assassinate her)<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Queenbreaker_Vandal|Wanted: Queenbreaker Vandal]]''</ref>.
Kells are served by [[Wolves' Guard]]s, Captains who are selected from an early age and brainwashed to be completely subservient to the Kell.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Wolves'_Guard|Wanted: Wolves' Guard]]''</ref> The Kell also has the [[Silent Fang]] at their command, an elite group of assassins lead by [[Drevis, Wolf Baroness]] and used to eliminate potential rivals and threats.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Silent_Fang|Wanted: Silent Fang]]''</ref> To keep the rank-and-file in line, fanatical [[Wolf Enforcer]]s ensure that the remaining Fallen of the House maintain their loyalty. Several other informal groups serve the Kell, such as the [[Howling Raider]]s<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Howling_Raiders|Wanted: Howling Raiders]]''</ref>, the [[Twisted Claw]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Twisted_Claw|Wanted: Twisted Claw]]''</ref>, and the [[Queenbreaker]]s <ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#Wanted:_Queenbreaker_Vandal|Wanted: Queenbreaker Vandal]]''</ref>.


==Members==
==Members==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Despite [[Aksor, Archon Priest]] being the [[Archon]] of the Wolves, His robes and banners indicates that he belongs to the [[House of Kings]].
*Despite [[Aksor, Archon Priest]] being the [[Archon]] of the Wolves, his robes and banners indicates that he belongs to the [[House of Kings]].
**It's possible that his color scheme may symbolizes [[Kaliks Prime]], as the [[Archon Servant]]s and [[Kaliks Reborn]] has the same color scheme as Aksor.
**It's possible that his color scheme may symbolizes [[Kaliks Prime]], as the [[Archon Servant]]s and [[Kaliks Reborn]] has the same color scheme as Aksor.
*The House of Wolves are the second House to have one of their [[Prime Servitor]]s go missing. The first being the House of Winter.
*The House of Wolves are the second House to have one of their [[Prime Servitor]]s go missing. The first being the House of Winter.
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*The House of Wolves are the first house to be led by a different species. The second being the [[Scorn]].  
*The House of Wolves are the first house to be led by a different species. The second being the [[Scorn]].  
**They are also the first House to be led by an [[Awoken]], second, again, being the [[Scorn]].
**They are also the first House to be led by an [[Awoken]], second, again, being the [[Scorn]].
*The House of Wolves has unique style to their members than the rest of the other Houses. Their [[Captain]]s' and [[Vandal]]s' armors are the same color as their banner, differing the other Fallen who instead have their armor colors, in either a tan, silver or white colors, and have their bodysuits, the color of their House Banner color. The Wolves, also has a fur-like scarf attached to their capes, differing other Houses who wear normal scarfs.
*The House of Wolves has a unique style to their members. Their [[Captain]]s' and [[Vandal]]s' armor are the same color as their banner, differing from the other Houses. Instead they have their armor colors, in either a tan, silver or white color, and have their bodysuits, the color of their House Banner. The Wolves, also have a fur-like scarf attached to their capes, differing from other Houses who wear normal scarves.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

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House of Wolves
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Overview

At war with:

Vanguard
The Reef
House of Kings
House of Devils
Blind Legion
Dust Giants
Hezen Corrective
Hezen Protective
Aphix Invasive
Scorn

Allied with:

House of Winter (temporary)
Taniks' Crew (temporary)

 

"The Wolves are getting closer, she is a fool for thinking she can control them."
— The Speaker[1]

The House of Wolves was a Fallen House, distinguishable by their blue armor and tattered dark gray cloaks. Additionally, they were the subject of an expansion of the same name.[2]

Following the Red War and the formation of the House of Dusk, the House's Servitors were destroyed by Reksis Vahn, and the remaining Wolves have since defected to other Houses, such as the House of Dusk and the House of Salvation.[3]

History

Pre-Reef Wars

Wolves seen in the House of Wolves cinematic

"I am Lord of Wolves. You are an empty thing with two dead souls. This is my House. These are my terms. Surrender and I will only take your ships."
— Virixas, Kell of Wolves to Queen Mara Sov

Prior to arriving in the Solar System, the House of Wolves, then called 'Mraskilaasan', or "Gentle Weavers" [4], was one of many Fallen Houses struggling to survive in the wake of a cataclysmic event known as The Whirlwind. In the aftermath of the fall, the Wolves were said to have warred with the House of Kings.[5] Years later, after arriving in the Sol system, the Wolves were living out by the Jovians. During this time their Prime Servitor Kaliks Prime went missing; [6] Fikrul, the Fanatic once a well-regarded Archon Priest of Kaliks, was cast out after speaking against the Great Machine and lamenting his species' dependence on Servitors for survival.

As part of a united Fallen effort, the Wolves intended to join the Battle of Twilight Gap alongside the other Houses, but were stopped at their stronghold of Ceres when the Reef intervened. Their Kell, Virixas was killed in the initial clash, along with a massive portion of the house, which would later be named The Scatter.[7] This marked the start of a power struggle between three members of the Wolves' nobility: Irxis, Wolf Baroness; Parixas, the Howling; and Skolas, the Rabid.[8]

The Reef Wars

Queenbreaker Wolves alongside Mara Sov and Uldren

"Captains and Barons signal their readiness, Skolas and Pirsis and Irxis, Drevis, Peekis, Parixas, all of them bound by fear and loyalty, all ready for war."
— Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4[9]

The Reef Wars were a series of long battles between the Wolves and The Reef. During the course of the wars, Skolas rose to Kellship, beating out his competitors.[10] He then turned his full attention towards The Reef, and the two forces clashed for many years. The wars ended when Variks, a member of the House of Judgment who lived among the Wolves, betrayed Skolas to the Reef, resulting in his capture along with most of his House.[11] Variks went on to crown The Queen of The Reef as the new Kell, with many Wolves bending the knee to her.[12]

The Wolf Rebellion

The rise of Skolas, Kell of Kells

"Listen to me, Wolf-born! Heed me, Whirlwind-scattered! I am the ghost of Cybele, the cunning claw of Iris, betrayed, chained, encrypted by the Queen, sent back from the Darkness to save us all! The days of Kell and House end now. The calendar of slavery and abasement goes to the fire. We are a new calendar! We are an age of beginnings! Each of us is a day!"
— Skolas, Kell of Kells

Initiated by the return of Skolas, now calling himself the "Kell of Kells", the House of Wolves rebelled against the Awoken.[13] The Wolf Rebellion started with an assassination attempt on The Queen and a mass prison break from the Prison of Elders where most of the former Wolf nobility was being held.[14]The Queen opened the Reef to Guardians of the City, with the intent of recruiting them to put an end to the rebellion.[15] The Guardians tracked Skolas across the system, eventually capturing him on Venus, attempting to wield stolen Vex tech in order to pull the House of Wolves through time.[16] On the order of the Queen, Skolas was sent to the Prison of Elders, where he was pitted against the same Guardians who captured him and was executed, effectively ended the Wolf Rebellion.[17]

The Taken War

The return of Keldar, Archon Priest

"Was looking, searching for new Wolf Kell. Could not find one. Could not understand House Wolves tactics... bad tactics. Fight Cabal? (laughs) Could not find new Kell because there is no Kell. House Wolves follows a new god, a Servitor, a Prime. This is a pilgrimage, Guardian. And for faith, they will stop at nothing."
— Variks, the Loyal[18]

After Skolas' defeat, the Wolves began regrouping on Mars, hoping to carve out a new den on a planet of their own. The Wolves emerged from hiding, rallying under Keldar, Archon Priest who had escaped the Reef Wars and Skolas' Rebellion. Keldar offered the Wolves, a new god to worship, the rebuilt Orbiks Prime; the Wolves' previous god, to lead their scattered House in the absence of a new Kell. In the wake of losses suffered during The Taken War, the Cabal were unable to stop the Wolves from entrenching themselves in their own fortifications; the Blind Legion's former base was captured for use as Orbiks Prime's lair.[19] Orbiks Prime attempted to reassemble the House on Mars, however, thanks to intel provided by Variks, the Guardians hunted down Keldar and Orbiks. Destroying the Prime and their escaping Archon, the Guardians left the Wolves broken and leaderless once more. This in turn lead Variks to believe that the House of Wolves had been broken once and for all.[18]

Remnants of Wolves

Silent Fang members working with the House of Dusk

"Fallen comms, still trying to reach their brothers and sisters. Some of these headers are still marked with House sigils. House of Devils, House of Wolves…"
— Ghost

Having been nearly wiped out by the deaths of their leaders and lieutenants from subsequent Guardian hunts, the House of Wolves were driven to the brink. The terrifying Scorn Baron known as Reksis Vahn, the Hangman subsequently hunted down and destroyed their last remaining Servitors, dooming the former great House through removal of its vital Ether supply.[20]

With the demise of their Servitors, former Wolf members assimilated into the House of Dusk, including Skriviks, the Sharp-Eyed, The Silent Fang, Queenbreakers, Pallas Siegebreakers and those affiliated with Beltrik and Irxis. During the Prison of Elder's breakout, one Vandal still wearing the colors of the House of Wolves saluted Variks, the Loyal for releasing all the inmates.[21]

Upon discovering that Mara Sov is still alive, Yevik; a former Wolf now working with the House of Dusk, began plotting a return to his former Wolf Kell who he is still loyal to.[22]

Former Wolves also joined Eramis's cause, forming the House of Salvation, hoping to ensure the Darkness Kell's dream to destroy the Traveler for abandoning her people.[3][23]

Structure

House Wolves Old Prime, Orbiks Prime

"Fallen Houses must hunt, prowl, scavenge, defend. House Devils has Earth. House Winter has Venus. And now Wolves claim Mars. Cabal will not be pleased."
— Variks, the Loyal

The Wolves appear to have a more complex hierarchical structure compared to other houses. While they retain the typical leadership of a Kell, an Archon, and a Prime Servitor followed by Barons and other nobility, the Wolves have several additional posts and groups with special functions within the House.

Kells are served by Wolves' Guards, Captains who are selected from an early age and brainwashed to be completely subservient to the Kell.[24] The Kell also has the Silent Fang at their command, an elite group of assassins lead by Drevis, Wolf Baroness and used to eliminate potential rivals and threats.[25] To keep the rank-and-file in line, fanatical Wolf Enforcers ensure that the remaining Fallen of the House maintain their loyalty. Several other informal groups serve the Kell, such as the Howling Raiders[26], the Twisted Claw[27], and the Queenbreakers [28].

Members

House of Wolves' members

Kells

Prime Servitors

Archons

Unique forces

The Silent Fang

Technology

The Heavy Pike, manufactured by the Wolves.

Weapons

Vehicles

Gallery

  • Skolas, Kell of Wolves

    Skolas, Kell of Wolves

  • Aksor, the Archon Priest

    Aksor, the Archon Priest

  • Former Wolf Priest, Fikrul

    Former Wolf Priest, Fikrul

  • Wolf High Servitor

    Wolf High Servitor

  • Wolf Pilot Servitor

    Wolf Pilot Servitor

  • Kaliks Reborn

    Kaliks Reborn

  • Queenbreakers alongside the Queen, Mara Sov

    Queenbreakers alongside the Queen, Mara Sov

  • Yavek, Wolf Baron negotiating with the King Barons

    Yavek, Wolf Baron negotiating with the King Barons

  • Guardians battling the Barons

    Guardians battling the Barons

  • Skolas rallying his troops

    Skolas rallying his troops

  • Wolves battling the Guardians in the Prison of Elders

    Wolves battling the Guardians in the Prison of Elders

  • The Wolves' Walker engaging the Guardians

    The Wolves' Walker engaging the Guardians

  • A Heavy Pike seen in A Kell Rising mission

    A Heavy Pike seen in A Kell Rising mission

  • Skolas's Ketch above the Citadel.

    Skolas's Ketch above the Citadel.

  • Wolfship Kaliks-Syn.

    Wolfship Kaliks-Syn.

  • Wolves seen in the House of Wolves cinematic

    Wolves seen in the House of Wolves cinematic

  • House of Wolves promotional image

    House of Wolves promotional image

  • A House of Wolves banner

    A House of Wolves banner

  • A House of Wolves Walker.

    A House of Wolves Walker.

  • A House of Wolves Dreg.

    A House of Wolves Dreg.

  • A House of Wolves Vandal.

    A House of Wolves Vandal.

  • A House of Wolves Captain.

    A House of Wolves Captain.

  • A House of Wolves Shank.

    A House of Wolves Shank.

  • Another House of Wolves Banner, showing a far longer bottom part

    Another House of Wolves Banner, showing a far longer bottom part

Trivia

  • Despite Aksor, Archon Priest being the Archon of the Wolves, his robes and banners indicates that he belongs to the House of Kings.
  • The House of Wolves are the second House to have one of their Prime Servitors go missing. The first being the House of Winter.
    • They are also the first known Fallen House in history to have more than one Servitor line, as they have the Kaliks line of Servitors and the Orbiks line. The second House currently to have more than one is the House of Dusk, but having far more lines than any other Houses. This is possibly due to them taking the Wolves' practice of having more Servitors. Later, House of Salvation would be the third house to adopt this custom, carrying three lines of Servitors for use.
  • The House of Wolves are the first house to be led by a different species. The second being the Scorn.
    • They are also the first House to be led by an Awoken, second, again, being the Scorn.
  • The House of Wolves has a unique style to their members. Their Captains' and Vandals' armor are the same color as their banner, differing from the other Houses. Instead they have their armor colors, in either a tan, silver or white color, and have their bodysuits, the color of their House Banner. The Wolves, also have a fur-like scarf attached to their capes, differing from other Houses who wear normal scarves.

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2014-6-12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Speaker: Quotes
  2. ^ Playstation Blog: First Look Destiny Collector's Edition
  3. ^ a b Bungie (2020/06/09), Destiny 2: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Rimed Shell
  4. ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken, Lord of Wolves
  5. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Variks, The Loyal
  6. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: The Queen
  7. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4
  8. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Skolas, Kell of Kells
  9. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4
  10. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Gone to Ground 3
  11. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Variks, The Loyal
  12. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Saviks, Queenbreaker
  13. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Fallen 3
  14. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Hunt for Skolas
  15. ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard
  16. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Queen's Ransom
  17. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Skolas: Defeated
  18. ^ a b Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Prime's Path
  19. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, A New Den
  20. ^ Bungie (2018/09/04), Destiny 2: Forsaken, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Anguish, Ten-Fold
  21. ^ Bungie (2018/09/04), Destiny 2: Forsaken, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Where Loyalty Lies
  22. ^ Bungie (2018/09/04), Destiny 2: Forsaken, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Twilight Oath
  23. ^ Bungie (2020/10/20), Destiny 2: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Beyond Light Story Trailer
  24. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Wolves' Guard
  25. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Silent Fang
  26. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Howling Raiders
  27. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Twisted Claw
  28. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Queenbreaker Vandal

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