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[[File:Faction Osiris.jpg|thumb|right|The symbol of Osiris]]
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'''Osiris''' is an old [[Warlock]] who was exiled from the [[City]]. He studied the [[Hive]], in particular prophesying the coming of [[Oryx]], and is also rumored to have come "too close to understanding the [[Vex]]".<ref name="SOO">'''Bungie (2015-2-26)''', ''Destiny'', Activision Blizzard: [[Shrine of Oryx]] story mission</ref><ref name="TOTHL">'''Bungie (2015-2-26)''', ''Destiny'', Activision Blizzard: Tread of the Hezen Lords description</ref> He has a number of disciples, such as [[Brother Vance]], who attempt to see how far the [[Light]] can be bent before it can be broken.<ref>[https://www.bungie.net/en/event/houseofwolves#social-space_ '''Bungie.net''': House of Wolves]</ref>
'''Osiris''' is an old [[Warlock]] and former [[Vanguard]] who was exiled from the [[City]]. A veteran of [[Six Fronts]], he was a well respected warrior who's desire for truth about the purpose of guardians and the nature of darkness drove him to madness.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Osiris|Osiris]]''</ref> He studied the [[Hive]], in particular prophesying the coming of [[Oryx]], and is also rumored to have come "too close to understanding the [[Vex]]".<ref name="SOO">'''Bungie (2015-2-26)''', ''Destiny'', Activision Blizzard: [[Shrine of Oryx]] story mission</ref><ref name="TOTHL">'''Bungie (2015-2-26)''', ''Destiny'', Activision Blizzard: Tread of the Hezen Lords description</ref> He is described as having a cult of personality, and has a number of disciples, such as [[Brother Vance]], who attempt to see how far the [[Light]] can be bent before it can be broken.<ref>[https://www.bungie.net/en/event/houseofwolves#social-space_ '''Bungie.net''': House of Wolves]</ref>  


Osiris holds a [[Crucible]] tournament called the [[Trials of Osiris]], where he seeks to recruit the toughest [[Guardian]]s to his cause.
Osiris holds a [[Crucible]] tournament called the [[Trials of Osiris]], where he seeks to recruit the toughest [[Guardian]]s to his cause.

Revision as of 15:00, May 18, 2015

"Oryx-Dead-King. Oryx Dead King, 3 words, 9 word bursts over and over. Osiris?"
Master Rahool[1]
The symbol of Osiris

Osiris is an old Warlock and former Vanguard who was exiled from the City. A veteran of Six Fronts, he was a well respected warrior who's desire for truth about the purpose of guardians and the nature of darkness drove him to madness.[2] He studied the Hive, in particular prophesying the coming of Oryx, and is also rumored to have come "too close to understanding the Vex".[3][4] He is described as having a cult of personality, and has a number of disciples, such as Brother Vance, who attempt to see how far the Light can be bent before it can be broken.[5]

Osiris holds a Crucible tournament called the Trials of Osiris, where he seeks to recruit the toughest Guardians to his cause.

Quotes

  • "Crota's spawn will snuff out the worlds of Light, and Oryx's coming shall be unfettered."[6]
  • "Every end crawls from the same pit. Swallowing matter, Light and life. It cannot be stopped, but here, it can be slowed. The Shrines of Oryx must be destroyed."[3]

Trivia

  • Osiris is presumably named after the god of the same name, the Egyptian god of the afterlife, the underworld and the dead.

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Tower NPCs Breakdown: The Jovians, Osiris, The Great Pyramid, Sun Legion, Ragnarök, etc. (Part 2)
  2. ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Osiris
  3. ^ a b Bungie (2015-2-26), Destiny, Activision Blizzard: Shrine of Oryx story mission
  4. ^ Bungie (2015-2-26), Destiny, Activision Blizzard: Tread of the Hezen Lords description
  5. ^ Bungie.net: House of Wolves
  6. ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Spawn of Crota