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{{quote|The chamber was dark. The seven of them were rarely in a room together anymore, but this was the eve of their greatest journey, a plan that overcame death and spanned universes.|[[Grimoire]]}} | {{quote|The chamber was dark. The seven of them were rarely in a room together anymore, but this was the eve of their greatest journey, a plan that overcame death and spanned universes.|[[Grimoire]]}} | ||
The '''Techeuns''', also known as '''Tech Witches''', are an order of [[Awoken]] mystics employed by Queen Mara Sov as her personal advisors. They are charged with the study of paracausal forces.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: The Queen|Ghost Fragment: The Queen]]''</ref><ref name = "Techeun Force">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Techeun Force]]''</ref> Three of Queen [[Mara Sov]]'s Techeuns were [[Taken]] following the [[Battle of Saturn]], while the remaining four perished shortly before the others were freed. | The '''Techeuns''', also known as '''Tech Witches''', are an order of [[Awoken]] mystics employed by Queen Mara Sov as her personal advisors. They are charged with the study of paracausal forces.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: The Queen|Ghost Fragment: The Queen]]''</ref><ref name = "Techeun Force">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Techeun Force]]''</ref> Three of Queen [[Mara Sov]]'s Techeuns were [[Taken]] following the [[Battle of Saturn]], while the remaining four perished shortly before the others were freed. | ||
The Techeuns seem to have a particular relation to the [[Harbinger (Reef superweapon)|Harbingers]], apparently "bonding" with one being part of their training.<ref name="Bench">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-garden-of-esila-garden-bench Pilgrimage: Garden of Esila, Garden Bench]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-spine-of-keres-summoning-pillar Pilgrimages: Spine of Keres, Summoning Pillar]''</ref> This may explain why a part of the monastery in the Dreaming City is named [[Harbinger's Seclude]]. | The Techeuns seem to have a particular relation to the [[Harbinger (Reef superweapon)|Harbingers]], apparently "bonding" with one being part of their training.<ref name="Bench">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Activision Blizzard - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-garden-of-esila-garden-bench Pilgrimage: Garden of Esila, Garden Bench]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-spine-of-keres-summoning-pillar Pilgrimages: Spine of Keres, Summoning Pillar]''</ref> This may explain why a part of the monastery in the Dreaming City is named [[Harbinger's Seclude]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===In the Distributary=== | ===In the Distributary=== | ||
The Techeuns of the Reef have their origins in the founding era of Awoken civilization. After the establishment of Awoken society in the [[Distributary]], a council of scientists was tasked with preserving the useful technology that had been brought with them into the pocket universe. These individuals were known as "eutechs", as they worked with the so-called "good technology" or "eutechnology" that would aid in advancing Awoken civilization.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Marasenna# | The Techeuns of the Reef have their origins in the founding era of Awoken civilization. After the establishment of [[Awoken]] society in the [[Distributary]], a council of scientists was tasked with preserving the useful technology that had been brought with them into the pocket universe. These individuals were known as "eutechs", as they worked with the so-called "good technology" or "eutechnology" that would aid in advancing Awoken civilization.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Marasenna#Ecstasiate_III|Ecstasiate III]]''</ref> Under the rule of Queen [[Devna Tel]], two eutechs, [[Imar]] and [[Yara]], rose to prominence as her advisors. Imar was notable for being one of the few male eutechs.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Pilgrimage (patrol)#Statue_of_Devna_Tel|Pilgrimage]]''</ref> | ||
===In Service of the Reef=== | ===In Service of the Reef=== | ||
After her faction departed the Distributary, Mara decreed that as the paracausal forces apparent in the Solar System (including those newly inherent to the Awoken) could not be explained through science alone, they required an order of witches to explore and tend to them. Those eutechs who accompanied her out of the Distributary were thus invested as the first Techeuns, and granted unilateral authority in their studies.<ref name = "Techeun Force"/> | After her faction departed the Distributary, Mara decreed that as the paracausal forces apparent in the Solar System (including those newly inherent to the Awoken) could not be explained through science alone, they required an order of witches to explore and tend to them. Those eutechs who accompanied her out of the Distributary were thus invested as the first Techeuns, and granted unilateral authority in their studies.<ref name = "Techeun Force"/> | ||
The Techeuns possess strange powers of mysterious origins; they wear blue, jewel-like implants of some kind,<ref name="Queen 2">'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/ | The Techeuns possess strange powers of mysterious origins; they wear blue, jewel-like implants of some kind,<ref name="Queen 2">'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Queen#Ghost Fragment: The Queen 2|Ghost Fragment: The Queen 2]]''</ref> which augment their innate powers.<ref name="Aguments">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-spine-of-keres-wall Pilgrimages: Spine of Keres, Wall]''</ref> Some their known abilities are illusions<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen_Hunted#WANTED: Pirsis, Pallas-Bane|WANTED: Pirsis, Pallas-Bane]]''</ref> and telepathy.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/The_Asteroid_Belt#Ghost Fragment: The Reef 2|Ghost Fragment: The Reef 2]]''</ref> They can also apparently communicate with the [[Ancients]] thanks to amethyst augments.<ref name="Aguments" /> The Techeuns have always served the Queen in some capacity, but recently have replaced her [[Fallen]] bodyguards after the Wolves' rebellion.<ref name="Queen 2"/> [[Variks]] is quite wary of the Techeuns' power, to the point that he'd dock his arms before going near them.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Skolas: Defeated|Skolas: Defeated]]''</ref> Unlike the [[Guardian]]s, their power appears to be unconnected to the [[Traveler]]. | ||
[[Illyn]] helped [[Mara Sov]] and [[Riven]] shape the [[Dreaming City]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-garden-of-esila-view Pilgrimages: Gardens of Esila, View]''</ref> Basing on the information provided by [[Eris Morn]], The Techeuns also created the [[Blind Well]] and Mara's throne world, [[Eleusinia]], with the aid of Riven.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [[Lore: | [[Illyn]] helped [[Mara Sov]] and [[Riven]] shape the [[Dreaming City]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-garden-of-esila-view Pilgrimages: Gardens of Esila, View]''</ref> Basing on the information provided by [[Eris Morn]], The Techeuns also created the [[Blind Well]] and Mara's throne world, [[Eleusinia]], with the aid of Riven.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore:The_Dreaming_City#Throne|The Dreaming City - Throne]]''</ref> | ||
At some point, three unnamed Techeuns were killed by an [[Aphelion]] while in trance together. Statues of them were carved and placed in the [[Gardens of Esila]].<ref name="Statues">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-garden-of-esila-techeun-statues Pilgrimages: Gardens of Esila, Techeun Statues]''</ref> | At some point, three unnamed Techeuns were killed by an [[Aphelion]] while in trance together. Statues of them were carved and placed in the [[Gardens of Esila]].<ref name="Statues">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-garden-of-esila-techeun-statues Pilgrimages: Gardens of Esila, Techeun Statues]''</ref> | ||
The Techeuns made their first physical appearance in ''[[The Taken King]]'' when they followed their Queen into battle against [[Oryx, the Taken King]] at the Battle of Saturn. Acting in synergy with the Queen they conjured a collection of powerful projectiles, the Harbingers, which tore apart every [[Hive warship|Hive cruiser]] in their way and pulled thousands of [[Tombship]]s in their wake. They were unable to even scratch Oryx's Dreadnaught, however, and were instead apparently absorbed by the hull.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], [[The Coming War]]''</ref> The three Techeuns who had been present in the battle were presumed dead by the Reef, along with the Queen.<ref name="Telesto">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Inventory/ | The Techeuns made their first physical appearance in ''[[The Taken King]]'' when they followed their Queen into battle against [[Oryx, the Taken King]] at the [[Battle of Saturn]]. Acting in synergy with the Queen they conjured a collection of powerful projectiles, the [[Harbingers]], which tore apart every [[Hive warship|Hive cruiser]] in their way and pulled thousands of [[Tombship]]s in their wake. They were unable to even scratch Oryx's Dreadnaught, however, and were instead apparently absorbed by the hull.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]]''</ref> The three Techeuns who had been present in the battle were presumed dead by the Reef, along with the Queen.<ref name="Telesto">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Inventory/Special_Weapons#Telesto|Telesto]]''</ref> | ||
All of this was apparently planned for by the Coven, as they sought to somehow usurp Oryx's power from him with the Harbingers.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/ | All of this was apparently planned for by the Coven, as they sought to somehow usurp Oryx's power from him with the Harbingers.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Queen#The_Coven|The Coven]]''</ref> It remains to be seen if they prevailed. | ||
The surviving Techeuns did not cooperate well with the Reef's interim regent, [[Petra Venj]]. However, they acquiesced to partnership in Reef experiments to extract and control Taken energies. Their participation in the transfer process increased success rates to 100%, with only one Techeun needing to be present at a time.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/ | The surviving Techeuns did not cooperate well with the Reef's interim regent, [[Petra Venj]]. However, they acquiesced to partnership in Reef experiments to extract and control Taken energies. Their participation in the transfer process increased success rates to 100%, with only one Techeun needing to be present at a time.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/The_Taken#Report:_Taken_Power|Report: Taken Power]]''</ref> During one of their studies, Illyn tried to communicate with [[Shuro Chi]] and made the fatal mistake of *wishing* for her and Mara and [[Uldren Sov|Uldren]] to come back, attracting Riven. All the Techeuns present - Illyn, [[Portia]], [[Nascia]] and [[Lissyl]] - were presumably murdered by the [[Ahamkara]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore:The_Awoken_of_the_Reef#Illyn|The Awoken of the Reef - Illyn]]''</ref> | ||
Following the Battle of Saturn, [[Sedia]], Shuro Chi, and [[Kalli]] - formerly presumed deceased - were all [[Taken]] by Oryx, the Taken King. Following his death, [[Savathûn]] assumed control of them, where they now serve under her champion, the Taken Ahamkara Riven, within the Dreaming City. Fortunately, a Guardian Raid team managed to breach the Dreaming City and actually free the Techeuns from their Taken corruption which allowed them to aid the Guardians in defeating Riven and cleanse the Awoken homeland. | Following the [[Battle of Saturn]], [[Sedia]], Shuro Chi, and [[Kalli]] - formerly presumed deceased - were all [[Taken]] by [[Oryx, the Taken King]]. Following his death, [[Savathûn]] assumed control of them, where they now serve under her champion, the Taken Ahamkara Riven, within the [[Dreaming City]]. Fortunately, a Guardian Raid team managed to breach the Dreaming City and actually free the Techeuns from their Taken corruption which allowed them to aid the Guardians in defeating Riven and cleanse the Awoken homeland. | ||
It is unclear how many Techeuns have been there in total, with Shuro Chi speaking about "generations" of them. However, by the decree of the Queen, the three surviving ones will train no more new ones.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-spine-of-keres-meditation-circle Pilgrimages: Spine of Keres, Meditation Circle]''</ref> | It is unclear how many Techeuns have been there in total, with Shuro Chi speaking about "generations" of them. However, by the decree of the Queen, the three surviving ones will train no more new ones.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-spine-of-keres-meditation-circle Pilgrimages: Spine of Keres, Meditation Circle]''</ref> | ||
===The New Coven=== | ===The New Coven=== | ||
[[File:New Techeuns ritual.png|350px|thumb|Austyn, Sjari, and Ylaia conduct a ritual with Mara.]] | [[File:New Techeuns ritual.png|350px|thumb|Austyn, Sjari, and Ylaia conduct a ritual with Mara.]] | ||
Despite the Queen's decree, Petra Venj persuaded Illyn to train more Techeuns to find the Queen.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [ | Despite the Queen's decree, Petra Venj persuaded Illyn to train more Techeuns to find the Queen.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/pathfinders-helm Pathfinder's Helm]''</ref> This led to the recruitment of thirteen new Techeuns, among them [[Austyn]], [[Ylaia]] and [[Sjari]]. Led by Austyn, the young coven successfully rescued Mara Sov through the [[Ley Lines]], but ended up sacrificing themselves to distract [[Xivu Arath]] who was pursuing them.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/pathfinders-bond Pathfinder's Bond]''</ref> Upon returning to the Dreaming City, Mara tasked the Guardian with finding and guiding her lost Techeuns home. | ||
After seven weeks of battling [[Hive]], Taken and [[Scorn]] in the Shattered Realm, The Guardian was successful in rescuing seven of the Techeuns, with Austyn, Ylaia, and Sjari among them<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [ | After seven weeks of battling [[Hive]], [[Taken]] and [[Scorn]] in the Shattered Realm, The Guardian was successful in rescuing seven of the Techeuns, with Austyn, Ylaia, and Sjari among them<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/luna-3]''</ref>. The remaining six were likely either still trapped in the Ascendant Realm or killed off by Xivu Arath's forces and champions such as [[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]].<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/iii-risen-from-bones]''</ref> | ||
A few months after the seven Techeuns were rescued, the Ley Lines were aligned for a ritual to remove [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]]'s [[Worm]] in exchange for the return of [[Osiris]]. Austyn, Ylaia, and Sjari were selected to assist Mara Sov in conducting the ritual. They were successful, but when they freed Savathûn so Mara could kill the Witch Queen in her weakened state, the Hive goddess escaped utilizing a contingency spell that swapped her with Osiris.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Missions|Mission]]: [[Exorcism]]''</ref> | A few months after the seven Techeuns were rescued, the Ley Lines were aligned for a ritual to remove [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]]'s [[Worm]] in exchange for the return of [[Osiris]]. Austyn, Ylaia, and Sjari were selected to assist Mara Sov in conducting the ritual. They were successful, but when they freed Savathûn so Mara could kill the Witch Queen in her weakened state, the Hive goddess escaped utilizing a contingency spell that swapped her with Osiris.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Missions|Mission]]: [[Exorcism]]''</ref> | ||
Afterwards, the old and new orders of Techeuns became vital members of [[The Coalition]], with Ylaia being part of an operation to scout Xivu Arath's operations in the Ascendant Plane before her assault on the [[Heist Battleground: Moon|Submind Vault]] on the [[Moon]] | Afterwards, the old and new orders of Techeuns became vital members of [[The Coalition]], with Ylaia being part of an operation to scout Xivu Arath's operations in the Ascendant Plane before her assault on the [[Heist Battleground: Moon|Submind Vault]] on the [[Moon]] and the Techeuns assisting Mara Sov in casting a protective shield over the [[Farm]] during the [[Invasion of Earth]]. | ||
==Known Techeuns== | ==Known Techeuns== | ||
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*There is a line of dialogue by Petra Venj saying she 'wishes she finished her Techeun training,' making it possible that she had trained and either resigned or failed to become a Techeun. | *There is a line of dialogue by Petra Venj saying she 'wishes she finished her Techeun training,' making it possible that she had trained and either resigned or failed to become a Techeun. | ||
*Part of the Techeun training is apparently rejecting the feeling of jealously. <ref name="Bench" /> The Techeuns are taught absolute obedience to the Queen, to have no fears but what she fears and no desires but what she desires.<ref name="Statues" /> | *Part of the Techeun training is apparently rejecting the feeling of jealously. <ref name="Bench" /> The Techeuns are taught absolute obedience to the Queen, to have no fears but what she fears and no desires but what she desires.<ref name="Statues" /> | ||
*When a Techeun takes her title, she swears an oath to cover her eyes as a reminder of her vows, showing them to no one. They can be uncovered only when she has died.<ref name="Kelda">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-harbingers-seclude-kelda-wadj Pilgrimage: Harbinger's Seclude, Kelda Wadj]''</ref> The ceremony of becoming a Techeun would traditionally be held in the [[Hall of Names]] in the Harbinger's Seclude.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-harbingers-seclude-shrine Pilgrimage: Harbinger's Seclude, Shrine]''</ref> | *When a Techeun takes her title, she swears an oath to cover her eyes as a reminder of her vows, showing them to no one. They can be uncovered only when she has died.<ref name="Kelda">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Activision Blizzard - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-harbingers-seclude-kelda-wadj Pilgrimage: Harbinger's Seclude, Kelda Wadj]''</ref> The ceremony of becoming a Techeun would traditionally be held in the [[Hall of Names]] in the Harbinger's Seclude.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Activision Blizzard - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/pilgrimage-harbingers-seclude-shrine Pilgrimage: Harbinger's Seclude, Shrine]''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
