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Keeper of Memories
Biographical information
Species:	Taken
Faction:	Taken of the Witness
Rank:	Ultra
Class:	Taken Hydra
Combat information
Mission:	Keeper of Memories Quest: River of Shadow
Weapon(s):	Taken Aeon Maul
Abilities:	High Durability Temporary Immunity Midair Levitation Rotating Shields Teleportation Summon Taken Summon Blight Darkness Bolts Axion Dart Swarm Detonation Blight Bomb Summon Oracles Pervading Darkness Umbral Suffocation Cast Oppressive Darkness Zone Regenerate Health (River of Shadow) Summon Dread (River of Shadow)

The Keeper of Memories is a powerful Taken Hydra and the twin of the Keeper of Nightmares. It also a Taken of the Witness.

History

It first appeared to harass Aloria's Chosen during their second visit to the area that would eventually become the Nucleus. Following its defeat, its twin sought vengeance against those responsible.

The Keeper was encountered again when Rikia led an effort to reclaim the Nucleus and make it habitable. It was defeated through the combined efforts of Rikia, several Lightbearers, and other mortals.

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The Keeper eventually returned during the events of River of Shadow, leading another Taken incursion into the Water Facility. After withdrawing from its initial confrontation, it was pursued into an Ascendant reflection of the Nucleus, where it was confronted and defeated with the assistance of Vernia, Trusted of Rikia.

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Gameplay

The Keeper of Memories is a powerful Taken Hydra that possesses the standard armaments and abilities of its kind, alongside several additional attacks, including Axion Dart Swarm and Blight Bomb. It can teleport, summon Taken reinforcements and Blights, and defend itself using rotating shields.

Its greatest threat comes from its ability to establish an Oppressive Darkness Zone, severely restricting the survivability of its opponents. The Keeper can also summon Oracles that inflict Pervading Darkness if they are not destroyed in time. Players must eliminate these Oracles while simultaneously managing the Keeper's attacks and its accompanying Taken forces.

During River of Shadow, the Keeper initially confronts the party within the Water Facility before withdrawing, leaving Kezh'ir, Hand of Salvation, to impede their pursuit. Following Kezh'ir's defeat, Taken Blights spread throughout the Nucleus and Druidic Grove, eventually leading the party into the Ascendant Plane.

The final confrontation takes place within the Ascendant Nucleus, a much larger battlefield that allows the Keeper to make extensive use of its reinforcements, Blights, and ranged attacks. The Keeper emerges from a massive Taken Blight to engage the party, with Vernia, Trusted of Rikia, joining the battle as an ally. Players must contend with the Keeper's oppressive abilities and Oracle mechanics while navigating the increasingly chaotic arena.

Trivia

• The Keeper of Memories appears as a Taken version of Templar as portrayed in some parts its model.