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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Arrival in the Solar System=== | ===Arrival in the Solar System=== | ||
When [[Crota, Son of Oryx]] and his spawn arrived at the Solar System and took over the [[Moon]], the Hidden Swarm served as the beachhead force for Crota's staged invasion of Earth and also tasked with protecting their newly erected lunar strongholds, the most infamous of which being the [[Hellmouth]]. As they silently built their strength over the centuries, a [[Titan (class)|Titan]] named [[Rezyl Azzir]] happened to intrude upon the Hellmouth and met with the Hive Wizard [[Xyor, the Unwed|Xyor, the Blessed]] and her consort Knight. Though Rezyl survived his encounter, it would ultimately be Xyor's plan to curse the Titan with her dark whispers into becoming the infamous [[Dredgen Yor]]. | When [[Crota, Son of Oryx]] and his spawn arrived at the Solar System and took over the [[Moon]], the Hidden Swarm served as the beachhead force for Crota's staged invasion of Earth and were also tasked with protecting their newly erected lunar strongholds, the most infamous of which being the [[Hellmouth]]. As they silently built their strength over the centuries, a [[Titan (class)|Titan]] named [[Rezyl Azzir]] happened to intrude upon the Hellmouth and met with the Hive Wizard [[Xyor, the Unwed|Xyor, the Blessed]] and her consort Knight. Though Rezyl survived his encounter, it would ultimately be Xyor's plan to curse the Titan with her dark whispers into becoming the infamous [[Dredgen Yor]]. | ||
During the early [[City Age]], the Hidden Swarm launched their [[Seeder Ship]]s throughout [[Earth]] and engaged the [[Light]] | During the early [[City Age]], the Hidden Swarm launched their [[Seeder Ship]]s throughout [[Earth]] and engaged the [[Light]]bearing [[Guardian]]s at the [https://www.destinypedia.com/Grimoire:Activities/Crucible_Arenas#The_Rusted_Lands| Rusted Lands] in the Eastern Flooded Zone; only one surviving [[Hunter]] warned the City of the Hive threat. Against overwhelming odds, the Guardians barely succeeded in repelling their forces at the [[Battle of Burning Lake]], only to fail at their counteroffensive at the [[Great Disaster]] on the Moon. | ||
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With word reaching the [[Speaker]] about the resurgence of Hive activity on Earth, a Vanguard scout was sent to investigate the fortified [[Hellmouth]] for answers; His trail lead him to the entrance of the [[Temple of Crota]] only to be killed by the Hive. His [[Ghost]] was held captive by [[Vurok, Eir Spawn]] who probed it of information for study; the Ghost would likewise gain glimpses of the [[Seeder Ship]]s prepared for invasion before expiring. Coming to the Moon for the first time, the Guardian would trace the deceased scout's location, where they faced Vurok and recovered the dead Ghost. From probing its memories, they soon got confirmation that the Hive were indeed preparing a second attack on Earth.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]; PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Ghost Fragment: Hive 2|Ghost Fragment: Hive 2]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''' ''[[Destiny]]; PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Dark Beyond]]''</ref> | With word reaching the [[Speaker]] about the resurgence of Hive activity on Earth, a Vanguard scout was sent to investigate the fortified [[Hellmouth]] for answers; His trail lead him to the entrance of the [[Temple of Crota]] only to be killed by the Hive. His [[Ghost]] was held captive by [[Vurok, Eir Spawn]] who probed it of information for study; the Ghost would likewise gain glimpses of the [[Seeder Ship]]s prepared for invasion before expiring. Coming to the Moon for the first time, the Guardian would trace the deceased scout's location, where they faced Vurok and recovered the dead Ghost. From probing its memories, they soon got confirmation that the Hive were indeed preparing a second attack on Earth.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]; PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Ghost Fragment: Hive 2|Ghost Fragment: Hive 2]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''' ''[[Destiny]]; PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Dark Beyond]]''</ref> | ||
Upon further inspection of the dead Ghost's memories, the Guardian's Ghost uncovered the existence of [[The World's Grave]], a vast archive chronicling everything that the Hive had known of Earth. Delving into the depths of the [[Hellmouth]] in search | Upon further inspection of the dead Ghost's memories, the Guardian's Ghost uncovered the existence of [[The World's Grave]], a vast archive chronicling everything that the Hive had known of Earth. Delving into the depths of the [[Hellmouth]] in search of insight into the enemy, the pair killed [[Kranox, the Graven]] and loot his key to the archive itself. Upon further investigation, the two would fully realize the scope of the Hive's plans of seeding the Earth for centuries in preparation for Crota's second coming. They would warn the City of the impending danger.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The World's Grave (mission)|The World's Grave]]''</ref> | ||
By then, the Hive had | By then, the Hive had begun a ritual draining the [[Light]] of the [[Traveler]] using a corrupted shard of it, causing the Speaker to issue an emergency broadcast to all Guardians to stop it. The Guardian would answer the call, battling deep through the [[Hellmouth]] and into the [[Chamber of Night]] where they were successful in stopping the [[Siphon Witch]]es of their ritual.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]; PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard,[[Chamber of Night (mission)|Chamber of Night]]''</ref> | ||
At the same time, the Wizard [[Mormu, Xol Spawn]] had raised an unstoppable abomination called [[Phogoth, the Untamed]], a massive [[Spawn of Crota|Crota-spawn]] [[Ogre]] bred for destruction since the Great Disaster. Because of its savage nature, Phogoth was kept alive through foul rituals of rebirth and chained up in the Summoning Pits. However, their activity quickly alerted the [[Vanguard]] who called a [[The Summoning Pits|strike]] team to action, killing Mormu and destroying her creation before the Hive could unleash it upon Earth.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire:Enemies/Exalted Hive#Phogoth,_the_Untamed|Phogoth, the Untamed]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire:Activities/Strikes#The_Summoning_Pits|The Summoning Pits]]''</ref> | At the same time, the Wizard [[Mormu, Xol Spawn]] had raised an unstoppable abomination called [[Phogoth, the Untamed]], a massive [[Spawn of Crota|Crota-spawn]] [[Ogre]] bred for destruction since the Great Disaster. Because of its savage nature, Phogoth was kept alive through foul rituals of rebirth and chained up in the Summoning Pits. However, their activity quickly alerted the [[Vanguard]] who called a [[The Summoning Pits|strike]] team to action, killing Mormu and destroying her creation before the Hive could unleash it upon Earth.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire:Enemies/Exalted Hive#Phogoth,_the_Untamed|Phogoth, the Untamed]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire:Activities/Strikes#The_Summoning_Pits|The Summoning Pits]]''</ref> | ||
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The Guardians would later come to the Hellmouth seeking [[Thorn]], the most infamous of the [[Weapons of Sorrow]] once wielded by [[Dredgen Yor]] after he was corrupted by [[Xyor, the Unwed]] into becoming a [[Guardian]] killer. After recovering the cursed [[Hand Cannon]] in the Summoning Pits and cleansing it with [[Light]], the Guardians killed the Wizard responsible for Thorn's creation as a final step to claiming the weapon as their own.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A Light in the Dark]]''</ref> | The Guardians would later come to the Hellmouth seeking [[Thorn]], the most infamous of the [[Weapons of Sorrow]] once wielded by [[Dredgen Yor]] after he was corrupted by [[Xyor, the Unwed]] into becoming a [[Guardian]] killer. After recovering the cursed [[Hand Cannon]] in the Summoning Pits and cleansing it with [[Light]], the Guardians killed the Wizard responsible for Thorn's creation as a final step to claiming the weapon as their own.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A Light in the Dark]]''</ref> | ||
The Hive's activity were pacified thanks to the actions of the Guardians, but the threat of Crota's return remained; one which would be addressed by the former-Lightbearer [[Eris Morn]]. Having sworn vengeance on the Hive and their master Crota for the losses of her [[Light]], [[Ghost]], and [[First Crota Fireteam|fireteam]], Eris took tactical control over the [[Guardian]] operations as they work to dismantle the [[Spawn of Crota|leadership]] behind the Hidden Swarm, including the legendary [[Swarm Princes]] ( | The Hive's activity were pacified thanks to the actions of the Guardians, but the threat of Crota's return remained; one which would be addressed by the former-Lightbearer [[Eris Morn]]. Having sworn vengeance on the Hive and their master Crota for the losses of her [[Light]], [[Ghost]], and [[First Crota Fireteam|fireteam]], Eris took tactical control over the [[Guardian]] operations as they work to dismantle the [[Spawn of Crota|leadership]] behind the Hidden Swarm, including the legendary [[Swarm Princes]] (who forged Crota's infamous Sword) and their commander [[Sardon, Fist of Crota]] (who lead the Hive spawn on Earth). Eventually, Crota fell to the Guardians, though word of his death would reach his father: [[Oryx, the Taken King]]. | ||
===SIVA Crisis=== | ===SIVA Crisis=== | ||
{{quote|This is worst-case scenario. The Splicers aren't in a territorial war with the Hive; they're experimenting on them.|[[Ghost]]}} | {{quote|This is worst-case scenario. The Splicers aren't in a territorial war with the Hive; they're experimenting on them.|[[Ghost]]}} | ||
Following a year after the Taken War and the death of their God-King, the Hidden Swarm on Earth still appear to be organized but hunkered down in their nests, and have recently gone into conflict with the [[SIVA]]-augmented Fallen [[Devil Splicers]] in the [[Plaguelands]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> Soon enough, the ambitions of the Splicers, led by [[Kovik, Splicer Priest]], extend to experiment on not only themselves but the Hive as well, whether to control them as a slave army or to weaponize their mysterious biology. Furious, the Hive | Following a year after the Taken War and the death of their God-King, the Hidden Swarm on Earth still appear to be organized but hunkered down in their nests, and have recently gone into conflict with the [[SIVA]]-augmented Fallen [[Devil Splicers]] in the [[Plaguelands]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> Soon enough, the ambitions of the Splicers, led by [[Kovik, Splicer Priest]], extend to experiment on not only themselves but the Hive as well, whether to control them as a slave army or to weaponize their mysterious biology. Furious, the Hive began an all-out war with the Splicers. Through the efforts of the Guardians (not out of pity), the Fallen's efforts to control or weaponize the Hive were thwarted and Kovik was killed.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Wretched Eye]]''</ref> | ||
===Shadowkeep=== | ===Shadowkeep=== | ||
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{{Quote|Crota's minions emerge once more. The Hidden Swarm that previously served Crota has banded together once again, leaderless but not purposeless.|[[Eris Morn]]}} | {{Quote|Crota's minions emerge once more. The Hidden Swarm that previously served Crota has banded together once again, leaderless but not purposeless.|[[Eris Morn]]}} | ||
Years after Crota and Oryx's deaths, the Hive on Luna would remain relatively quiet. As the attention of the Guardians became preoccupied with the chaos of the [[Red War]], the conflicts on [[Curse of Osiris|Mercury]], [[Warmind (expansion)|Mars]], and in [[Forsaken|the Reef]], the Hive on Luna would be overlooked. As a result of numerous deaths, the various broods on the Moon consolidated into the Hidden Swarm, becoming the "de facto" Hive power on the moon. However, the toll of the [[Taken War]] had left the Hidden Swarm bereft of warriors of a caliber befitting royalty that could lead the Hive on the Moon.<ref name = "FiB">'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Inquisition of the Damned|X: Faith in Bone]]''</ref> Crota's brood rallied around the strongest of his children: his four daughters [[Besurith, Daughter of Crota|Besurith]], [[Kinox]], [[Hashladûn, Daughter of Crota|Hashladûn]], and [[Voshyr]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Toland, the Shattered]]: [[Toland, the Shattered#Quotes|When Oryx fell, Crota's brood rallied around the strongest of his surviving children, reaffirming their belief in the logic, accepting their loss. But deep in the hearts of four of Crota's daughters - Besurith, Kinox, Hashladûn, and Voshyr - a seed of doubt quietly took root. They resolve to lead their leaderless Swarm toward a new dawn and slaughter all who stood in their way.]]''</ref> While the Swarm | Years after Crota and Oryx's deaths, the Hive on Luna would remain relatively quiet. As the attention of the Guardians became preoccupied with the chaos of the [[Red War]], the conflicts on [[Curse of Osiris|Mercury]], [[Warmind (expansion)|Mars]], and in [[Forsaken|the Reef]], the Hive on Luna would be overlooked. As a result of numerous deaths, the various broods on the Moon consolidated into the Hidden Swarm, becoming the "de facto" Hive power on the moon. However, the toll of the [[Taken War]] had left the Hidden Swarm bereft of warriors of a caliber befitting royalty that could lead the Hive on the Moon.<ref name = "FiB">'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Inquisition of the Damned|X: Faith in Bone]]''</ref> Crota's brood rallied around the strongest of his children: his four daughters [[Besurith, Daughter of Crota|Besurith]], [[Kinox]], [[Hashladûn, Daughter of Crota|Hashladûn]], and [[Voshyr]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Toland, the Shattered]]: [[Toland, the Shattered#Quotes|When Oryx fell, Crota's brood rallied around the strongest of his surviving children, reaffirming their belief in the logic, accepting their loss. But deep in the hearts of four of Crota's daughters - Besurith, Kinox, Hashladûn, and Voshyr - a seed of doubt quietly took root. They resolve to lead their leaderless Swarm toward a new dawn and slaughter all who stood in their way.]]''</ref> While the Swarm attempted to reaffirm their belief in the sword logic, the daughters of Crota held faith in the belief of Oryx's second coming and schemed to recapture the greatness of their lineage.<ref name="Faith in Bone">'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Inquisition of the Damned#X: Faith in Bone|X: Faith in Bone]]''</ref> | ||
Hashladûn and her coven of sisters contemplated | Hashladûn and her coven of sisters contemplated the inactive [[Pyramid (Luna)|Lunar Pyramid's]] power and its connection to the Darkness as a means to conjure back their grandfather, the fallen Oryx, and exact their vengeance against the Guardians for ravaging their lineage. However, the Hidden Swarm was soon marred by corruption and conspiracy from within, as a Knight named [[Zulmak, Instrument of Torment|Zulmak]] was gaining favor through combat in the Pit and threatened to succeed leadership of the Swarm much to the Daughters' contempt.<ref name="Faith in Bone"/> | ||
Meanwhile, a coven of Hive siblings had their own conspiracy to usurp the Daughters using the forbidden art of Unmaking in defiance of Oryx's Sword-Logic.<ref name="A Sinister Plot">'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Inquisition of the Damned#V: A Sinister Plot|V: A Sinister Plot]]''</ref> | Meanwhile, a coven of Hive siblings had their own conspiracy to usurp the Daughters using the forbidden art of Unmaking in defiance of Oryx's Sword-Logic.<ref name="A Sinister Plot">'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Lore]]:[[Lore:Inquisition of the Damned#V: A Sinister Plot|V: A Sinister Plot]]''</ref> | ||
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[[File:HiddenSwarm.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Hidden Swarm]] | [[File:HiddenSwarm.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Hidden Swarm]] | ||
Eventually, the discovery of the [[Pyramid]] by [[Eris Morn]] had awaken its [[Darkness]] and | Eventually, the discovery of the [[Pyramid]] by [[Eris Morn]] had awaken its [[Darkness]] and unleashed phantasmal [[Nightmares]] based on the Guardians' traumas that the Swarm could exploit. Within hours, Seismic activity erupted across the landscape above the Pyramid as it terraforms the Moon, cracking its surface at the [[Ocean of Storms]] and causing the Hive to frenzy; to which the [[Vanguard]] would deploy a massive siege operation upon the gates of the Keep and secure ground at [[Sorrow's Harbor]].<ref name="A Mysterious Disturbance">'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[A Mysterious Disturbance]]''</ref> | ||
The Guardian would soon enter the Scarlet Keep to investigate Eris' whereabouts but would soon discover the Pyramid and encounter the Nightmares for the first time, nearly getting overwhelmed as the Nightmares took the form of Crota, [[Dominus Ghaul]] and [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]]. Fortunately, Eris Morn would rescue the Guardian and soon take charge of operations against the Hidden Swarm. Gaining the Vanguard's support, Eris Morn guided the Guardians into dismantling the Hidden Swarm's power base while seeking a way to enter the Pyramid.<ref name="A Mysterious Disturbance"/> | The Guardian would soon enter the Scarlet Keep to investigate Eris' whereabouts but would soon discover the Pyramid and encounter the Nightmares for the first time, nearly getting overwhelmed as the Nightmares took the form of Crota, [[Dominus Ghaul]] and [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]]. Fortunately, Eris Morn would rescue the Guardian and soon take charge of operations against the Hidden Swarm. Gaining the Vanguard's support, Eris Morn guided the Guardians into dismantling the Hidden Swarm's power base while seeking a way to enter the Pyramid.<ref name="A Mysterious Disturbance"/> | ||
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[[File:HiddenSwarm6.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Instrument of Torment, Zulmak]] | [[File:HiddenSwarm6.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Instrument of Torment, Zulmak]] | ||
{{Quote|If all are unworthy, all will seek to subvert the tenets of logic in ways grand and infinitesimal, because all will revert to their truest form—all will become survivors.|Kinox}} <ref name="Apostate">'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Item Description: [[Apostate#Lore|Apostate]]''</ref> | {{Quote|If all are unworthy, all will seek to subvert the tenets of logic in ways grand and infinitesimal, because all will revert to their truest form—all will become survivors.|Kinox}} <ref name="Apostate">'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Item Description: [[Apostate#Lore|Apostate]]''</ref> | ||
For several weeks after their sisters' deaths, [[Voshyr]] and [[Kinox]] would remain in hiding in the Pit to continue their heretical work; going against the Sword | For several weeks after their sisters' deaths, [[Voshyr]] and [[Kinox]] would remain in hiding in the Pit to continue their heretical work; going against the Sword Logic for the sake of survival. Having learned from Hashladûn's failed attempt to preserve their family's past glory, Kinox took the opportunity to make use of Zulmak as their champion to rally the failing Swarm.<ref name="Heretic"/> <ref name="Apostate"/> Using demented rituals that involved sacrificing Nightmares into a crystal, the surviving daughters of Crota enacted a dark yet desperate ritual to commune with the [[Voice in the Darkness]]. However, as their [[Altars of Sorrow|rituals]] caused seismic disturbances, Eris and the Guardians were alerted to their activities.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/29)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Transcript:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hev8IF4neTw The Deepening Wake]''</ref> | ||
Delving deep beneath the Keep, the Guardians explored the [[Pit of Heresy]] and encountered powerful Hive, Disciples of the Broken Blade. After slaying each disciple and solving intricate puzzles, the Guardians managed to reach the ritual taking place in Zulmak's lair, the [[Cradle of Damnation]]. There, the Guardians faced off with the Daughters' champion but despite his strength and the power gained from the sacrificed Nightmares, the Guardians used his own Swords and magic against him, bringing the monster down and thwarting the ritual.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/29)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Pit of Heresy]]''</ref> However, due to the Daughters' desire for revenge, they would remain active and plotting to attempt the same ritual over again in the unknown future.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/29)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Transcript:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=genP9gQOaL0 Lingering Torment]''</ref> | Delving deep beneath the Keep, the Guardians explored the [[Pit of Heresy]] and encountered powerful Hive, Disciples of the Broken Blade. After slaying each disciple and solving intricate puzzles, the Guardians managed to reach the ritual taking place in Zulmak's lair, the [[Cradle of Damnation]]. There, the Guardians faced off with the Daughters' champion but despite his strength and the power gained from the sacrificed Nightmares, the Guardians used his own Swords and magic against him, bringing the monster down and thwarting the ritual.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/29)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], [[Pit of Heresy]]''</ref> However, due to the Daughters' desire for revenge, they would remain active and plotting to attempt the same ritual over again in the unknown future.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/29)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Transcript:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=genP9gQOaL0 Lingering Torment]''</ref> | ||
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In an audacious and "suicidal" move as described by [[Sagira]], Osiris descended upon the gathering as the mighty Phoenix he was and began to slaughter the court. Voshyr and her two daughters [[Yishra]] and [[Ayriax]] were the first to perish before they could even finish their incantation - incinerated by Osiris' [[Daybreak]]. Kinox was also vanquished attempting to flee into the crevices with her son [[Ulg'Urin]] and his cohort of Knights having died in defense of a massive [[Nova Bomb]]. The remaining lesser nobles were killed in the slaughter, which filled the Hive god of war with power from the Warlock's violence. Osiris was then stripped of his supers when the visage and will of Xivu Arath emanating from the large Cryptolith taunted him. Osiris was pinned and around him were cleaved Runes in the stone by the High Celebrant. In a stunning and tragic act, Sagira broke through the oppressive force Xivu projected that was slowly killing Osiris and sacrificed herself - destroying the Cryptolith and projection, saving Osiris but leaving him Ghostless. The light in the place of Sagira's sacrifice remained for days.<ref name="Immolant">'''Bungie (2020/11/16)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]]'', ''[[Weblore]]: [[Weblore#DREAD NOT|Immolant Pt. 2]]''</ref> | In an audacious and "suicidal" move as described by [[Sagira]], Osiris descended upon the gathering as the mighty Phoenix he was and began to slaughter the court. Voshyr and her two daughters [[Yishra]] and [[Ayriax]] were the first to perish before they could even finish their incantation - incinerated by Osiris' [[Daybreak]]. Kinox was also vanquished attempting to flee into the crevices with her son [[Ulg'Urin]] and his cohort of Knights having died in defense of a massive [[Nova Bomb]]. The remaining lesser nobles were killed in the slaughter, which filled the Hive god of war with power from the Warlock's violence. Osiris was then stripped of his supers when the visage and will of Xivu Arath emanating from the large Cryptolith taunted him. Osiris was pinned and around him were cleaved Runes in the stone by the High Celebrant. In a stunning and tragic act, Sagira broke through the oppressive force Xivu projected that was slowly killing Osiris and sacrificed herself - destroying the Cryptolith and projection, saving Osiris but leaving him Ghostless. The light in the place of Sagira's sacrifice remained for days.<ref name="Immolant">'''Bungie (2020/11/16)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]]'', ''[[Weblore]]: [[Weblore#DREAD NOT|Immolant Pt. 2]]''</ref> | ||
With the demise of the Scarlet Court came the end of the Taken King's lineage with no surviving heirs of Crota left; the remaining Hive had | With the demise of the Scarlet Court came the end of the Taken King's lineage with no surviving heirs of Crota left; the remaining Hive had pledged themselves to Xivu Arath as their only master. One Knight, [[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]] would renounce his ties to Savathûn and leave the Swarm to become a powerful [[Wrathborn]] in service of the Hive god of war. According to him, Xivu Arath had rightfully avenged the deaths of Crota's kin by taking away Osiris' [[Light]] and [[Ghost]]. <ref name="Risen from Bones ">'''Bungie (2021/08/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]]'', ''[[Lore:Ripples]]: [[Lore:Ripples#III - Risen from Bones|III - Risen from Bones]]''</ref> | ||
===Lucent Feud=== | ===Lucent Feud=== | ||
