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===Taken by the King=== | ===Taken by the King=== | ||
Shortly after the [[Battle of Saturn]], the [[Darkness]] from Oryx's [[Dreadnaught]] Took the Techeuns from the battle, and the Taken invaded the [[Dreaming City]], which was inadvertently revealed, in mass. At the Keep where Riven was kept, Oryx offered to [[Take]] Riven away, although she knew that Oryx would not let her leave the Dreaming City. Nonetheless, Riven, eager to try bargaining with a king, told Oryx to take whatever he wished, as long as if he 'wished' it. Riven and Oryx both knew they were attempting to deceive each other and began laughing together at the irony of their scenario.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Warlock)#Hood_of_the_Great_Hunt|Hood of the Great Hunt]]''</ref> Following this, Riven's identity seemed to merge with Oryx's will, being simultaneously the Taken King and Riven.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Warlock)#Robes_of_the_Great_Hunt|Robes of the Great Hunt]]''</ref> When Oryx was defeated by [[The Guardian]], Riven felt the Taken King's despair at not being able to avenge his son [[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota]]. Although her will was partly restored, Riven reflected that she was still trapped within the Dreaming City and could not escape, while also having no one within the City to talk to as the Techeuns, despite also being Taken, did not have free will like she did <ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Warlock)#Gloves_of_the_Great_Hunt|Gloves of the Great Hunt]]''</ref> | {{Quote|Before me stands a [King]. He offers to take me away. But I know he will not let me leave, either. An unfavorable position. I never made a [bargain] with a [King]. I would like to try it. I tell him to take whatever he [wishes]. As long as he [wishes].|Riven's thoughts while bargaining with Oryx}} | ||
Shortly after the [[Battle of Saturn]], the [[Darkness]] from Oryx's [[Dreadnaught]] Took the Techeuns from the battle, and the Taken invaded the [[Dreaming City]], which was inadvertently revealed, in mass. At the Keep where Riven was kept, Oryx offered to [[Take]] Riven away, although she knew that Oryx would not let her leave the Dreaming City. Nonetheless, Riven, eager to try bargaining with a king, told Oryx to take whatever he wished, as long as if he 'wished' it. Riven and Oryx both knew they were attempting to deceive each other and began laughing together at the irony of their scenario.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Warlock)#Hood_of_the_Great_Hunt|Hood of the Great Hunt]]''</ref> Following this, Riven's identity seemed to merge with Oryx's will, being simultaneously the Taken King and Riven.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Warlock)#Robes_of_the_Great_Hunt|Robes of the Great Hunt]]''</ref> When Oryx was defeated by [[The Guardian]], Riven felt the Taken King's despair at not being able to avenge his son [[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota]]. Although her will was partly restored, Riven reflected that she was still trapped within the Dreaming City and could not escape, while also having no one within the City to talk to as the Techeuns, despite also being Taken, did not have free will like she did.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Warlock)#Gloves_of_the_Great_Hunt|Gloves of the Great Hunt]]''</ref> | |||
===A New Master=== | ===A New Master=== | ||
