Awoken

Template:Species Infobox The Awoken are a race of humanoids living in the City^[1] and beyond.

Characteristics

Awoken are standoffish^[2] and resemble baseline humans, with the notable exception of having pale blue or gray skin. They also have luminescent eyes with glowing irises.^[3]

It is said the Awoken were born in the Collapse, descended from those humans who tried to flee its wrath. Something happened to them out on the edge of the deep Black, and they were forever changed. Today many Awoken live in the Reef, aloof and mysterious, but others returned to Earth, where their descendants now fight for the City. Earthborn awoken sometimes venture out to the Reef, hoping to learn its secrets - but find no special welcome from the reclusive queen.^[4]

Beyond physical appearances, the Awoken seem to possess powers and abilities beyond their human ancestors. The Techeuns are a particularly notable example, though ordinary Awoken can also experience visions in the form of dreams.^[5]

Known Awoken

Earth
- Arach Jalaal, Dead Orbit representative
- Commander Zavala, Titan Vanguard
- Master Rahool, Tower Cryptarch
- Tess Everis, Special Orders vendor

The Reef
- Abra Zire, Paladin of the Royal Armada
- Devi Cassl, Paladin of the Royal Army
- Hallam Fen, Paladin of the Royal Armada
- Imogen Rife, Paladin of the Royal Armada (deceased)
- Jolyon, Crow
- Kamala Rior, Paladin of the Royal Armada
- Leona Bryl, Paladin of the Royal Armada
- Mara Sov, Queen of the Reef
- Master Ives, Reef Cryptarch
- Pavel Nolg, Paladin of the Royal Army
- Petra Venj, Queen's Emissary
- Sedia, Techeun
- Shuro Chi, Techeun
- Uldren Sov, Prince of the Reef and Master of Crows
- Yasmin Eld, Paladin of the Royal Awoken Guard

Development

Joe Staten and Christopher Barrett described the Awoken as being beautiful, exotic, and mysterious. They mentioned the team looked at elves, vampires, ghosts, and angels to "capture that exotic, sort of ethereal feel".^[6] They have been described as being of "otherworldly origins."^[7]