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The Darkened Path
Game:	Season of Sorrow
Objective(s):	Hive forces of the Weavers of Sorrow plague the system. Stop them before their plans are fulfilled.
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We cannot allow these Hive to plague the system, especially when their power rivals the corrupting influence of the Weapons of Sorrow.

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The Darkened Path is a Quest players acquire after completing the Wrathborn Requiem Mission and speaking to Shin Malphur aboard the helm. The Guardian is tasked by Shin to hunt down the Hive commanders of the Weavers of Sorrow before they plague the system with Corruption.

Quest Steps

Part 1

• Talk to Shin Malphur in the H.E.L.M.

"Dark forces have arrived in droves. The Wrathborn were only just the beginning of what Hive corruption can really do."

Transcript

{Vendor Cutscene}

• Shin Malphur - Glad to finally meet you face to face Guardian. This meeting has been long overdue after all. The name's Shin Malphur, the Man with the Golden Gun. I was asked by Drifter to help you out in hunting down the Hive that you now pursue. But they are not regular Hive. They wield a dark power, that which rivals the corruption of the Weapons of Sorrow. So, how about we go hunt some Hive then, shall we?

• Complete Seeking the Seeker on the Moon

"Hive forces have begun to congregate deep within the Hellmouth. Investigate the origins of the strange new corruption they have brought."

• Return to Shin Malphur in the H.E.L.M. with your new intel from the Moon.

"Inform Shin Malphur of the Hive general that you found while exploring the Hellmouth."

Transcript

{Vendor Cutscene}

• Shin Malphur - So, it would seem that we have a new Hive general in our midst. The way they used that power is, unlike anything I have ever seen before. Corruption given from. Imagine if this power were to spread all across the system. We must find its source and destroy it by any means.

• Kill Hive anywhere in the system. Powerful Hive grant more progress. More powerful Hive grant increased progress.

• Visit the radio in the H.E.L.M.

"A message waits for you in the northern wing in the H.E.L.M."

Transcript

{Radio Message}

• Drifter - So the Man with the Golden Gun finally steps out of the shadows.
• Shin Malphur - We're done with formalities Drifter. We have a new threat in our midst.
• Drifter - I was wondering when you'd call me. I've been noticing these Hive sneaking around and smuggling this new power into my Gambit.
• Shin Malphur - Do you know what it means?
• Drifter - No clue. But this corruption has been infecting my best customers. It's bad for business brother.
• Shin Malphur - Well I need your expertise on where I can find its source.
• Drifter - What you need is a Hive expert. And I know where to find one.

• Shin Malphur will inform you when he pieces together the information you have gathered for him. He encourages you to be cautious against anyone that wields this new power.

Part 2

• Return to Shin Malphur

"Shin Malphur believes that he has found the source of this new power and has requested you to return to him."

Transcript

{Vendor Cutscene}

• Shin Malphur - I believe I have found the source of this "Corruption" as we have called it. I located a mass quantity of this power being funneled into the far reaches of the system in the Kuiper Belt. I was hoping to get the Vanguard to assist, however I managed to get someone of Hive expertise to help out.

• Complete New Arsenal on The Nephilim

"Investigate the massive source of the Hive's corruption in the system.

• Return to Shin Malphur in the H.E.L.M. with and inform him of your new power.

"Inform Shin Malphur of the power you have found aboard the Nephilim."

Transcript

{Vendor Cutscene}

• Shin Malphur - An embodiment of Thorn's corruption. I feared that we would face something like this one day. But you have proved that such power can be wielded safely. Your findings however prove that not only Guardians can wield this Hive magic. We must work to mastering this power. So, we need a conduit. We need a new Weapon of Sorrow.

• Defeat enemies across the system with your unbound weapon.

• Complete a strike with your newly created Weapon of Sorrow.

• Visit the radio in the H.E.L.M.

"A message waits for you in the northern wing in the H.E.L.M."

Transcript

{Radio Message}

• Eris Morn — What is it you want Shin?
• Shin Malphur — Information. What do you know of the Hive known as Shin'ra?
• Eris Morn — An ancient name, rarely ever spoken in Hive texts. He is the one who founded the Weapons of Sorrow.
• Shin Malphur — He is in the system. A threat of this magnitude is-.
• Eris Morn — The Vanguard are focused on holding back Caiatl and her imperial entourage, the Guardian has faced greater foes.
• Shin Malphur — The "Sorrow-Maker" is a threat not to be taken lightly. You most of all have faced the corruption of the Hive. The destruction and death they cause.
• Eris Morn — Do not speak to me about my past. You have no idea what I have faced. Dredgen Yor was a madman driven by corruption he had caused.
• Shin Malphur — Yet you continue cling to that bone of yours.

• Shin Malphur will inform you when he pieces together the information you have gathered for him. He encourages you to be test this new power of yours and be cautious against anyone that wields this new power.

Appearance

• Destiny 2: Season of Sorrow (First appearance)