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|othernames=The Warden <br> Variks, the Slip <br> Variks, the Beggar <br> Variks, the Kell-Maker <br> Variks, Less-Than-Dreg <br> VIP #1121 <br> Variks, Kell of Judgement <br> Variks, Judgment Kell <br> Kell of Kells {{C|formerly}} <br> Eliksni Rebel <br> The Traitor {{C| | |othernames=The Warden <br> Variks, the Slip <br> Variks, the Beggar <br> Variks, the Kell-Maker <br> Variks, Less-Than-Dreg <br> VIP #1121 <br> Variks, Kell of Judgement <br> Variks, Judgment Kell <br> Kell of Kells {{C|formerly}} <br> Eliksni Rebel <br> The Traitor {{C|[[Eramis]]}}<br>Variks, the Betrayer{{C|[[Calus]]}} | ||
|homeworld= [[Riis]] | |homeworld= [[Riis]] | ||
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{{quote|They call me betrayer. They do not think I hear the words. "Bug." "Insect." "Fallen." I hear. House of Judgment always hears. No choice. Has to. To keep Houses together. Had to.|Variks, the Loyal}} | {{quote|They call me betrayer. They do not think I hear the words. "Bug." "Insect." "Fallen." I hear. House of Judgment always hears. No choice. Has to. To keep Houses together. Had to.|Variks, the Loyal}} | ||
'''Variks, the Loyal''' is a [[Fallen]] Scribe and former Warden of the [[Prison of Elders]]. He is the last known surviving member of the [[House of Judgment]]. He is one of the few Eliksni who remained loyal after the [[Wolf Rebellion]] to the [[Queen of the Reef]], acting as one of her advisors.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170323235942/https://www.bungie.net/en/event/houseofwolves '''Bungie.net''': House of Wolves]</ref> In [[Destiny]] Variks sold Fallen-themed items to [[Guardian]]s.<ref>[http://planetdestiny.com/complete-reef-reveal-recap/ '''Planet Destiny''': Complete "Reef Reveal" Recap]</ref> Variks uses a modified [[servitor]] called The [[Warden]] to guard the Prison and communicate to Guardians. Variks later fled the Prison after the dissolution of his faith in the Reef. This was partly due to the loss of his Queen, Uldren's insanity, alienation from the Vanguard and a demoralizing discussion with [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]] | '''Variks, the Loyal''' is a [[Fallen]] Scribe and former Warden of the [[Prison of Elders]]. He is the last known surviving member of the [[House of Judgment]]. He is one of the few Eliksni who remained loyal after the [[Wolf Rebellion]] to the [[Queen of the Reef]], acting as one of her advisors.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170323235942/https://www.bungie.net/en/event/houseofwolves '''Bungie.net''': House of Wolves]</ref> In [[Destiny]] Variks sold Fallen-themed items to [[Guardian]]s.<ref>[http://planetdestiny.com/complete-reef-reveal-recap/ '''Planet Destiny''': Complete "Reef Reveal" Recap]</ref> Variks uses a modified [[servitor]] called The [[Warden]] to guard the Prison and communicate to Guardians. Variks later fled the Prison after the dissolution of his faith in the Reef. This was partly due to the loss of his Queen, Uldren's insanity, alienation from the Vanguard and a demoralizing discussion with [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]], leading him to attempt to rally the Fallen as a new Kell of Kells representing [[House of Judgment|House Judgment]].<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/outliers [[Ishtar Collective]] - [[Stolen Intelligence]]] - [[Most Loyal]] - [[Outliers]]]</ref> | ||
His bid for Kell of Kells ultimately failed and Variks briefly joined [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]] and her [[House of Salvation]] on [[Europa]]. After she gained the powers of [[Stasis]], Variks feared Eramis's loss of mercy, their original vision and inevitably her sanity. Eventually he defected after learning of her affiliation with the [[Darkness]] that caused the [[Whirlwind]]. He now cooperates with the [[Vanguard]] helping to coordinate the dismantling of Eramis' Fallen empire and evacuate like-minded Eliksni to the [[House of Light]], in exchange for amnesty from the [[Reef]]. | His bid for Kell of Kells ultimately failed and Variks briefly joined [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]] and her [[House of Salvation]] on [[Europa]]. After she gained the powers of [[Stasis]], Variks feared Eramis's loss of mercy, their original vision and inevitably her sanity. Eventually he defected after learning of her affiliation with the [[Darkness]] that caused the [[Whirlwind]]. He now cooperates with the [[Vanguard]] helping to coordinate the dismantling of Eramis' Fallen empire and evacuate like-minded Eliksni to the [[House of Light]], in exchange for amnesty from the [[Reef]]. | ||
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===The Whirlwind=== | ===The Whirlwind=== | ||
{{Quote|Our world died, Variks. Do you recall? We were absolutely powerless to stop it.|Eramis to Variks}} | {{Quote|Our world died, Variks. Do you recall? We were absolutely powerless to stop it.|Eramis to Variks}} | ||
[[file:Fallenhomeworld.jpg|thumb | [[file:Fallenhomeworld.jpg|thumb|220px|Variks overlooking the Traveler on his homeworld, Riis.]] | ||
Variks is exceptionally old, even for the Eliksni. As a member of the [[House of Judgement]] since before the Whirlwind, he became the last known surviving member in its wake. Before the calamity, he had been a close friend of the artisan [[Athrys]] and her mate [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/rendezvous-with-variks-38 Rendezvous with Variks 38]''</ref> After the House of Judgement fell to ruin, Variks travelled with many Houses, forming many alliances, advising Kells, and worshipping Primes before eventually seeking refuge within the [[House of Wolves]]. | Variks is exceptionally old, even for the Eliksni. As a member of the [[House of Judgement]] since before the Whirlwind, he became the last known surviving member in its wake. Before the calamity, he had been a close friend of the artisan [[Athrys]] and her mate [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/rendezvous-with-variks-38 Rendezvous with Variks 38]''</ref> After the House of Judgement fell to ruin, Variks travelled with many Houses, forming many alliances, advising Kells, and worshipping Primes before eventually seeking refuge within the [[House of Wolves]]. | ||
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===Red War=== | ===Red War=== | ||
[[File:Variks Red War.jpg|thumb | [[File:Variks Red War.jpg|thumb|220px|Variks observing the Red Legion's arrival.]] | ||
During the opening invasion of the [[Red War]], Variks watched from the Prison of Elders as the [[Red Legion]] cut a swath into the [[Solar System]]. He sent warnings to Petra and [[The Last City]] of the fleet, but was unable to do so due to the meddling of [[The Nine]]. He also sent a warning to the Fallen hoping to save what was left of his people. Due to the Cabal's destruction of the Tower and therefore the defensive capabilities of the City, Variks was able to use his visual sensors to see the destruction first hand. The Eliksni Warden watched in horror as the Traveler was trapped within the [[Traveler Cage]],. <ref>'''Bungie (2018.08.28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore:Most_Loyal#Splinter_of_Bone|Most Loyal: Splinter of Bone]] ''</ref> | During the opening invasion of the [[Red War]], Variks watched from the Prison of Elders as the [[Red Legion]] cut a swath into the [[Solar System]]. He sent warnings to Petra and [[The Last City]] of the fleet, but was unable to do so due to the meddling of [[The Nine]]. He also sent a warning to the Fallen hoping to save what was left of his people. Due to the Cabal's destruction of the Tower and therefore the defensive capabilities of the City, Variks was able to use his visual sensors to see the destruction first hand. The Eliksni Warden watched in horror as the Traveler was trapped within the [[Traveler Cage]],. <ref>'''Bungie (2018.08.28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore:Most_Loyal#Splinter_of_Bone|Most Loyal: Splinter of Bone]] ''</ref> | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny]] | *''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[The Taken King]]'' | **''[[The Taken King]]'' | ||
***''[[April Update]]'' | ***''[[April Update]]'' | ||
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**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[Forsaken]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Forsaken]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[Season of the Forge]] {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[Season of Opulence]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[Season of Arrivals]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Season of Arrivals]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' | **''[[Beyond Light]]'' | ||
***''[[Season of the | **''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[Season of the Deep]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[The Hidden Dossier]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||