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'''Oryx, the Taken King''' is a mysterious [[Hive]] entity born from the [[Darkness]], that is believed to be the | '''Oryx, the Taken King''' is a mysterious [[Hive]] entity born from the [[Darkness]], that is believed to be the God-King of the Hive and the source of their powers. Oryx is even the creator of the dreaded [[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota]], the God-Knight who slew thousands of [[Guardian]]s during [[the Great Disaster]]. He is also the master of the [[Taken]], an amalgam of different enemies corrupted by the Darkness in service of the Taken King himself. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
While the exact nature of this entity is unknown to the Guardians, the name Oryx appears often enough in Hive rituals that it cannot be ignored. Shrines dedicated to Oryx have been built throughout the [[Solar System]], and are known to be used by the Hive to communicate with some dark power across the universe. [[Osiris]] studied the Hive extensively and foretold that the [[Spawn of Crota]] would pave the way for Oryx's coming by "snuffing out the worlds of [[Light]]".<ref>'''Bungie (2015-2-26)''', ''Destiny'', Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Spawn of Crota|Spawn of Crota]]</ref> The Hive sect known as the [[Blood of Oryx]] are thought to be the direct servants of Oryx itself.<ref name="Grimoire">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Blood of Oryx|Blood of Oryx]]''</ref> | While the exact nature of this entity is unknown to the Guardians, the name Oryx appears often enough in Hive rituals that it cannot be ignored. Shrines dedicated to Oryx have been built throughout the [[Solar System]], and are known to be used by the Hive to communicate with some dark power across the universe. [[Osiris]] studied the Hive extensively and foretold that the [[Spawn of Crota]] would pave the way for Oryx's coming by "snuffing out the worlds of [[Light]]".<ref>'''Bungie (2015-2-26)''', ''Destiny'', Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Spawn of Crota|Spawn of Crota]]</ref> The Hive sect known as the [[Blood of Oryx]] are thought to be the direct servants of Oryx itself, though it is believed that he is the master of all Hive sects.<ref name="Grimoire">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Blood of Oryx|Blood of Oryx]]''</ref> | ||
Oryx appears to be able to take multiple forms, with his first being that of a horned [[Wizard]] with wings and his second, possibly true form is an entirely different type of Hive, which is a bipedal demonic-looking entity with horns, wings, and a large sword.<ref name = "PD">[http://planetdestiny.com/taken-king-analysis/ '''Planet Destiny''': The Taken King Trailer Analysis]</ref> | Oryx appears to be able to take multiple forms, with his first being that of a horned [[Wizard]] with wings and his second, possibly true form is an entirely different type of Hive, which is a bipedal demonic-looking entity with horns, wings, and a large sword.<ref name = "PD">[http://planetdestiny.com/taken-king-analysis/ '''Planet Destiny''': The Taken King Trailer Analysis]</ref> | ||