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==History==
==History==
The House of Wolves was once an independent house, living out by the [[Jovians]]. They intended to join the [[Battle of Twilight Gap]] alongside the other houses, but were stopped at [[Ceres]] when the [[Reef]] intervened. After [[Virixas, Kell of Wolves]] was killed in the initial clash, their house divided and was weakened by a civil war known as the [[221 Eos|Eos Clash]]. Playing all factions against one another, the [[Queen of the Reef]] assumed control of their house, merging them into her realm. Some of the house's nobility was placed in the [[Prison of Elders]]. Meanwhile, she also incorporated some [[Vandal]]s into her personal guard. While she generally managed to keep them under her control, some rebelled to join the [[House of Exile]].<ref name = "Destiny">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref>
===Pre-Reef Wars===
Prior to arriving in the Solar System, the House of Wolves 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]]. As part of a united Fallen effort, they intended to join the [[Battle of Twilight Gap]] alongside the other houses, but were stopped at [[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>
 
===The Reef Wars===
[[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 the 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>
 


Under the leadership of [[Skolas, Kell of Kells]], the House of Wolves rebelled against the Awoken and caused havoc in the Reef, while attempting to bring all houses under his control in an effort to destroy the [[City]] and the Reef once and for all. The Queen opened the Reef to [[Guardian]]s of the [[City]], with the intent of recruiting them to put an end to the rebellion.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref>
==Recent Events==
===The Wolf Rebellion===
Initiated by the return of [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]], now calling himself the Kell fo Kells, the House of Wolves rebelled against the Awoken.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies/Fallen#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_3|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 3]]</ref> The [[Wolf Rebellion]] started with an assassination attempt on The Queen and a mass prison break from the Prison of Elders where most the the former Wolf nobility was being held.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities/House_of_Wolves#The_Hunt_for_Skolas|The Hunt for Skolas]]''</ref>The Queen opened the Reef to [[Guardian]]s of the [[City]], with the intent of recruiting them to put an end to the rebellion.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> 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.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities/House_of_Wolves#Queen's_Ransom|Queen's Ransom]]''</ref> On the order of the Queen, Skolas was sent to the Prison of Elders, where he was pitting against the same Guardians who captured him and was executed, effectively ended the Wolf Rebellion.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies/Fallen_Leadership#Skolas:_Defeated|Skolas: Defeated]]''</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 rebuilt their previous [[Prime Servitor]], [[Orbiks Prime]], to lead their scattered House in the absence of a new Kell. In the wake of losses suffered at the hands of the [[Taken]], 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. Eventually, [[Variks, the Loyal]] was able to track down Orbiks Prime and sent the [[Guardian]] after it. With their Prime's destruction, Variks believed that the House of Wolves had been broken once and for all.<ref>[http://db.planetdestiny.com/items/view/3046789768 '''Planet Destiny''': Quest step: Knock Knock]</ref>
===The Taken War===
After Skolas' defeat, the Wolves began regrouping on [[Mars]], hoping to carve out a new den on a planet of their own. The Wolves rebuilt their previous [[Prime Servitor]], [[Orbiks Prime]], 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> Eventually, [[Variks, the Loyal]] was able to track down Orbiks Prime and sent the [[Guardian]] after it. With their Prime's destruction, Variks believed that the House of Wolves had been broken once and for all.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Prime's Path]]''</ref>


==Structure==
==Structure==
The Wolves appear to have a more complex structure than is found in 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 structure than is found in 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.


Kells are served by [[Wolves' Guard]]s, Captains who are selected from an early age and brainwashed to be completely subservient to the Kell. The Kell also has the [[Silent Fang]] at their command, an elite group of assassins, to eliminate potential rivals and threats. 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, the [[Twisted Claw]], and the [[Queenbreaker]]s (the Wolves who formerly served as Mara Sov's personal bodyguards, but then attempted to assassinate her).
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, 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>.


==Notable members==
==Members==
===Leadership===
*[[Virixas, Kell of Wolves]]—Kell
*[[Virixas, Kell of Wolves]]—Kell
*[[Skolas, Kell of Kells]]—Kell
*[[Skolas, Kell of Kells]]—Kell
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*[[Aksor, Archon Priest]]—Archon of [[Kaliks Prime]]
*[[Aksor, Archon Priest]]—Archon of [[Kaliks Prime]]
*[[Keldar, Archon Priest]]—Archon of [[Orbiks Prime]]
*[[Keldar, Archon Priest]]—Archon of [[Orbiks Prime]]
*[[Taniks, the Scarred]]—Mercenary
 
===Notable members===
*[[Irxis, Wolf Baroness]]
*[[Irxis, Wolf Baroness]]
*[[Parixas, the Howling]]
*[[Parixas, the Howling]]

Revision as of 06:24, May 25, 2017

House of Wolves
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"The Wolves are getting closer, she is a fool for thinking she can control them."
— The Speaker

The House of Wolves are a house of the Fallen. They are the subject of an expansion of the same name.[1]

History

Pre-Reef Wars

Prior to arriving in the Solar System, the House of Wolves 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.[2] Years later, after arriving into the Sol system, the Wolves were living out by the Jovians. As part of a united Fallen effort, they intended to join the Battle of Twilight Gap alongside the other houses, but were stopped at 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 called The Scatter.[3] 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.[4]

The Reef Wars

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.[5] 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.[6] Variks went on the crown The Queen of The Reef as the new Kell, with many Wolves bending the knee to her.[7]


Recent Events

The Wolf Rebellion

Initiated by the return of Skolas, now calling himself the Kell fo Kells, the House of Wolves rebelled against the Awoken.[8] The Wolf Rebellion started with an assassination attempt on The Queen and a mass prison break from the Prison of Elders where most the the former Wolf nobility was being held.[9]The Queen opened the Reef to Guardians of the City, with the intent of recruiting them to put an end to the rebellion.[10] 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.[11] On the order of the Queen, Skolas was sent to the Prison of Elders, where he was pitting against the same Guardians who captured him and was executed, effectively ended the Wolf Rebellion.[12]

The Taken War

After Skolas' defeat, the Wolves began regrouping on Mars, hoping to carve out a new den on a planet of their own. The Wolves rebuilt their previous Prime Servitor, Orbiks Prime, 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 base was captured for use as Orbiks Prime's lair.[13] Eventually, Variks, the Loyal was able to track down Orbiks Prime and sent the Guardian after it. With their Prime's destruction, Variks believed that the House of Wolves had been broken once and for all.[14]

Structure

The Wolves appear to have a more complex structure than is found in 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 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.[15] The Kell also has the Silent Fang at their command, an elite group of assassins, to eliminate potential rivals and threats.[16] 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[17], the Twisted Claw[18], and the Queenbreakers (the Wolves who formerly served as Mara Sov's personal bodyguards, but then attempted to assassinate her)[19].

Members

Leadership

Notable members

Unique forces

Gallery

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    House Banner concept art

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Playstation Blog: First Look Destiny Collector's Edition
  2. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Variks, The Loyal
  3. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Skolas, Kell of Kells
  5. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Gone to Ground 3
  6. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Variks, The Loyal
  7. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Saviks, Queenbreaker
  8. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Fallen 3
  9. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Hunt for Skolas
  10. ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard
  11. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Queen's Ransom
  12. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Skolas: Defeated
  13. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, A New Den
  14. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Prime's Path
  15. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Wolves' Guard
  16. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Silent Fang
  17. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Howling Raiders
  18. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Twisted Claw
  19. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Queenbreaker Vandal

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