The Darkness[1] is the powerful,[2] ancient enemy of the Traveler,[1] tracking it through the cosmos.[3] Once, the Darkness ruled the universe, and the Hive believe that the Light must be consumed for it to reclaim its domination.[4]
Centuries ago, the Darkness swept through the Solar System, devastating human civilization in an event called the Collapse.[1] There is evidence that its coming was detected beforehand.[5] Only due to the Traveler's intervention did humanity survive.[1] Seven centuries later,[6] the Darkness was set to return.[7] The Fallen, Vex, Hive, and Cabal are linked to this force.[8] Hive Wizards call upon the Darkness for their powers.[9]
Trivia
The Darkness bears resemblance to the Armies of the Dark and its leader in Bungie's Myth series—a resurgent dark force that is the antithesis to the (forces of) Light.
List of appearances
- Destiny (First mentioned)
References
- ^ a b c d Gameinformer: A Player's Journey
- ^ Bungie Destiny Story
- ^ The Guardian: how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters
- ^ Bungie (2014-6-12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Hive
- ^ Bungie (2014-6-12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Darkness
- ^ IGN: Bungie's Destiny Story Details, Concept Art Leaked
- ^ YouTube - Destiny: Official E3 Gameplay Experience Trailer
- ^ Gameinformer: A Player's Journey
- ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 55