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{{Quote|But how many more Hive abominations are still out there? Growing among the Darkness? I fear we may find out all too soon.|[[Ikora Rey]]}} | {{Quote|But how many more Hive abominations are still out there? Growing among the Darkness? I fear we may find out all too soon.|[[Ikora Rey]]}} | ||
'''Phogoth, the Untamed''' | '''Phogoth, the Untamed''' was a [[Hive]] [[Ogre]] imprisoned within the [[Summoning Pits]] deep within the [[Hellmouth]] on the [[Moon]], held in its chamber by great chains.<ref name= "Out Here In The Wild">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Out-Here-in-the-Wild/en/News/News?aid=11009 '''Destiny ViDoc 2:''' ''Out Here In The Wild'']</ref> He was killed by the [[Guardians]] in a [[Strike]], but returned as a [[Nightmare of Phogoth, the Untamed|Nightmare]] years later after the awakening of the [[Pyramid]] on the Moon. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
Raised by the Wizard [[Mormu, Xol Spawn]] of the [[Hidden Swarm]],<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Exalted_Hive#Mormu,_Xol_Spawn|Mormu, Xol Spawn]]''</ref> Phogoth is described to be a product of one of the Hive's more depraved workings: a ritual of rebirth | Raised by the Wizard [[Mormu, Xol Spawn]] of the [[Hidden Swarm]],<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Exalted_Hive#Mormu,_Xol_Spawn|Mormu, Xol Spawn]]''</ref> Phogoth is described to be a product of one of the Hive's more depraved workings: a ritual of rebirth where, unlike most Ogres — who are driven by ravenous hunger, and unbridled, nigh-uncontrollable hatred — Phogoth’s hatred and hunger is honed and directed with purpose.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/phogoth-the-untamed?highlight=phogoth]</ref> According to [[Eris Morn]], Phogoth's purpose is purely destruction, a reminder of the threat the [[Hidden Swarm]] poses.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/regarding-phogoth-the-untamed?highlight=phogoth]</ref> | ||
After | After his death at the hands of the Guardians, Phogoth has risen again as a [[Nightmare]], which the Guardians hunted down and defeated. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Phogoth is the final boss of [[The Summoning Pits]] [[Strike]] mission. When encountered by [[Guardian]]s, Phogoth breaks free from its chains and attacks, using both | Phogoth is the final boss of [[The Summoning Pits]] [[Strike]] mission. When encountered by [[Guardian]]s, Phogoth breaks free from its chains and attacks, using both his brutal strength and Eye Blast to overwhelm his enemies caught in his gaze.<ref>[http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eAbpZfqE8r4 '''Official Destiny Gameplay Trailer:''' ''The Moon'']</ref> Unlike most Ogres, Phogoth's weak spot is the pulsating tumor on his chest. This weak spot can be difficult to hit when Phogoth is hunched over. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Phogoth's name is reminiscent of the [[Wikipedia:Shoggoth|shoggoth]] from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, along with the Greek word "Phobos" ("fear"). | *Phogoth's name is reminiscent of the [[Wikipedia:Shoggoth|shoggoth]] from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, along with the Greek word "Phobos" ("fear"). | ||
**This is also represented in ''[[Shadowkeep]]'' as the [[Nightmare of Phogoth, the Untamed|Nightmare of Phogoth]] is representing the | **This is also represented in ''[[Shadowkeep]]'' as the [[Nightmare of Phogoth, the Untamed|Nightmare of Phogoth]] is representing the Essence of Fear. | ||
* | *Phogoth somewhat resembles both ''[[Marathon]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[marathongame:Drinniol|Drinniol]] and its spiritual successor, ''[http://www.halopedia.org/ Halo]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Halopedia:Sharquoi|Sharquoi]]. | ||
*Phogoth was renamed "Hive Abomination" as of '''Patch 2.4.0'''. | *Phogoth was renamed "Hive Abomination" as of '''Patch 2.4.0'''. | ||
*Phogoth is the third biggest [[Hive]] enemy second only to [[King's Fall|Raid]] [[Golgoroth]] and [[Oryx, the Taken King]]. | *Phogoth is the third biggest [[Hive]] enemy second only to [[King's Fall|Raid]] [[Golgoroth]] and [[Oryx, the Taken King]]. |