Mithrax, Kell of Light: Difference between revisions

===Enemy of My Enemy===

{{Quote|We didn't kill him. He let us have it. Just looked at us and left."<br>"Fascinating! This is an excellent example that the universe is… a complicated place. That perhaps there are more things in the heavens than can be dreamt of in our philosophy.|The Ghost, Sloane and Zavala talking about Mithrax}}

Decades later, Mithrax was no longer allied with the Awoken, with Sjur having perished during the [[Reef Wars]] and the Reef having been thrown into chaos in the aftermath of the [[Taken War]]. He eventually joined the [[House of Dusk]], which was created from the broken remnants of most of the remaining Houses, and rose to the rank of [[Captain]] with command of his own crew and [[Ketch]]. Mithrax learned of a methane reactor on [[Saturn]]'s moon [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] in the ruins of the [[New Pacific Arcology]] that would allow for the easier production of ether to feed his people. Leading his crew to Titan, Mithrax began scouring the Arcology for the location of the reactor, locating an auxiliary control center in the [[Tidal Anchor]] that might contain the data they needed. However, this attracted the attention of the [[Vanguard]] and Deputy-Commander [[Sloane]], who sent the [[The Guardian|Young Wolf]] to clear out the Fallen. Mithrax deployed [[Barricade Servitor]]s to slow the [[Guardian]], who arrived at the control center just as Mithrax prepared to leave with the data he sought. Separated by a locked door, Mithrax acknowledged the Guardian before departing with his subordinates.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], Activision Blizzard - [[Quests (Destiny 2)|Quest]]: [[Enemy of My Enemy (Quest)|Enemy of My Enemy]] - [[Data Requisition]]''</ref>

With more data on the methane reactor secured, Mithrax led a crew into the [[Festering Halls]] and fought through the [[Hive]] to reach a backup boot-up console for the reactor. However, they ended up trapped behind an energy barrier after inadvertently triggering a security system. The Young Wolf eventually arrived and killed the Hive which had surrounded them before activating the boot-up console themselves. This activated a barrier around the Guardian while also deactivating the one trapping Mithrax and his escort. The Fallen swiftly began to leave while they had a chance, but Mithrax halted before the Young Wolf and bowed to them before departing.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], Activision Blizzard - [[Quests (Destiny 2)|Quest]]: [[Enemy of My Enemy (Quest)|Enemy of My Enemy]] - [[Lighting the Dark]]''</ref> With the reactor now active, Mithrax and the Vanguard could both trace its location and raced to secure it. Mithrax brought his Ketch down close to the arcology along with the [[High Servitor]] [[Selkis, the Obstructor]] to acquire the vital machine. The Fallen faced stiff resistance from the Hive, and with the Young Wolf close on his heels, Mithrax deployed more Barricade Servitors and other traps to buy time.<ref name="C&C">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], Activision Blizzard - [[Quests (Destiny 2)|Quest]]: [[Enemy of My Enemy (Quest)|Enemy of My Enemy]] - [[Chances and Choices]]''</ref>

Upon reaching the reactor, Mithrax engaged in a duel against the Hive [[Knight]] [[Golthor, the Subtle]]. The two warriors fought, and each was badly injured when the Young Wolf caught up to them in the midst of this duel and was left with a choice on what to do. They ultimately did not attack Mithrax and only slew Golthor. In thanks for their aid, Mithrax crossed his blades in a gesture of respect towards them before [[Transmat|transmatting]] out of the room, giving up the methane reactor to the Guardian. Alternatively, the Young Wolf did attack both Mithrax and Golthor, slaying the Hive Knight and defeating Mithrax, although the Fallen Captain ultimately survived the encounter.<ref name="C&C"/>

Mithrax decided to visit the [[Sjursrest|tomb]] of Sjur before setting out on his new quest in order to pay his respects to the friend who had started him down this path. The Hunter and Warlock accompanied him on this journey, taking the chance to learn more about Eliksni culture. As Mithrax stood upon a ruined [[Skiff]] and scanned the horizon of the Tangled Shore, attempting to recall the way to Sjursrest, the Hunter asked why the [[House of Wolves]] was named such and wondered if there were wolves on [[Riis]]. Mithrax explained that the Eliksni had adopted many new names upon arriving in the [[Solar System]], noting his own name change from Misraaks to Mithrax, in order to better fit what they had become. Recognizing several landmarks and remembering the way to the tomb, Mithrax leapt down from the Skiff and stated that the Wolves had once been weavers on their homeworld before becoming the savage House that humanity knew.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Activision Blizzard - [[Lord of Wolves]]''</ref>

Entering the cave which housed Sjur's tomb, the three friends continued their discussion of Eliksni history. As the Warlock explained the [[Reef Wars]], the Hunter became confused as to why Queen [[Mara Sov]] had accepted the defeated Wolves as her bodyguards, considering it strange to trust enemies, before apologizing to Mithrax for any offense. Taking none, Mithrax explained that it was strange, but that the Wolves and Eliksni had honor and would have always followed the will of Mara had [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]] not reemerged, as old oaths overrode newer ones. At last reaching Sjur's tomb, Mithrax approached it and knelt in silence as his companions stayed back. After a time, the Warlock questioned if Mithrax was ready. Rising, Mithrax declared his intent to end the divide amongst his people and reject the ways of [[Variks, the Loyal]] and [[The Spider]]. He vowed to follow the truths that Sjur had showed him and become the [[Kell]] of all open-minded Eliksni who could work with humanity and fight alongside them for the Traveler together.<ref name="QB"/>

====Zero Hour====

Later on, in the Season of the Drifter, Mithrax beckons Guardians to [[The Farm]] using a Fallen Transponder. Interacting with Mithrax takes both him and The Guardian to the [[The Tower|Old Tower]] to complete the mission [[Zero Hour]] where they chase down [[House of Devils]] loyalists who have stolen preserved SIVA tech from a Cryptarch Vault deep inside. The group is in search of the weapon known as [[Outbreak Perfected]], a Destiny 2 version of the famed Rise of Iron weapon, [[Outbreak Prime]]. Led by [[Siriks, Loyal to Eramis]], the group is defeated before they could escape The Last City. After Siriks is defeated, Mithrax jumps onto a Fallen [[Skiff]] and once again disappears.

===The Endless Night===

====Evacuation on Europa====

{{Quote|Then we accept, with Light in our hearts. We will join you, in your city... beneath the Traveler.|Mithrax, accepting Ikora's offer for the House of Light to join the Last City}}

Mithrax continued to work with Variks to evacuate civilians from Europa, travelling to the moon himself to escort them to safety. As he headed towards the [[Asterion Abyss]] for his next pickup, he broadcasted a message urging those who sought to renounce violence to find him there and to prioritize lives over possessions for the evacuation. However, the Vex shot down his Skiff, and he crashed into the Abyss. Although several of his crew were killed, Mithrax escaped the Vex and found the refugees who sought his help. He led them to a cave for shelter as they were pursued by the Vex, but they soon learned a Guardian followed as well. Ordering the refugees to stay quiet while he confronted them and trust in the Light that they were friendly. Meeting them on the ice, Mithrax recognized them as the Guardian he encountered on Titan and detected that the Warlock Vanguard [[Ikora Rey]] was in communication with them. Ikora greeted him and noted she had sought him for some time. Mithrax admitted he knew this from his own spies, but that with House Light's numerous enemies he had sought to remain hidden. She requested his aid with the [[Endless Night]] inflicted upon [[The Last City]] by the Vex, but Mithrax was reluctant to abandon his work protecting Eliksni civilians and requested help blinding the Vex in the region so they could talk further.<ref name="TLS">'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[Missions|Mission]]: [[The Lost Splicer]]''</ref>

Opening a portal into the Vex's [[The Outer Nexus|Outer Nexus]], Mithrax requested the Guardian enter and walk the path of a [[Sacred Splicer]] like himself. The Young Wolf entered the portal, and Mithrax explained to them and Ikora that it was not an illusionary space but where the Vex kept their most precious secrets and assets. Manipulating the Nexus to provide the Guardian with a clear route, Mithrax was impressed by their ability to navigate the network like a skilled Splicer and attributed it to their powerful Light. As they made it farther into the Nexus than he ever had, Mithrax requested they destroy the nearby [[Subjugated Curator|curator]] and take its [[Paradrome Cube|living data]] for analysis. After it was defeated, Mithrax detected the Nexus was trying to delete them and ordered them to flee to a portal back into reality he opened. The path he made for them was tampered with as the Young Wolf traversed it, causing Mithrax concern as he sensed [[Quria|another power]] working against him. As the system collapsed around the Young Wolf, Mithrax managed to create an exit underneath them to return them to the Asterion Abyss.<ref name="TLS"/>

====Beneath the Great Machine====

{{Quote|My people shelter beneath the Great Machine... this is beyond simple generosity. I must thank Ikora for her gift.|Mithrax}}

Upon arriving in the Last City with House Light, Mithrax and his followers were granted the ruins of the [[Botza District]] to make their new homes. As they settled into the ruins, their camp was visited by the Young Wolf, [[Osiris]], and [[Lakshmi-2]], who the [[Future War Cult]]. Overawed by being in the presence of the [[Traveler|Great Machine]] and for the safety his people now had, Mithrax was eager to thank and repay Ikora for the chance she had given them. Lakshmi countered that all who lived in the Last City were granting them sanctuary, not just Ikora, while Osiris extended all of their welcomes to the City. Mithrax offered both of them his and House Light's thanks and appreciation, but Lakshmi's tone turned hostile and warned him to show that appreciation by having his people keep to themselves and that not all in the City would be open-minded about the Eliksni's presence.  

However, Osiris was more welcoming and asked if there was any further help that could be provided. Mithrax noted that they needed to make modifications for better ether production, which Lakshmi suggested should be cleared by Ikora, who she noted seemed willing to provide the Eliksni with anything. The [[Exo]] further added that she would be busy advocating for the people of the City in the dark times the FWC had predicted were approaching. As Lakshmi transmatted away, Osiris apologized for her behavior and noted tensions in the City were high and that the establishment of the House Light camp was a mixture of decree and democracy. The former Warlock hoped there stay would be uneventful, a sentiment that Mithrax agreed with.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[Quests (Destiny 2)|Quest]]: [[Beneath the Great Machine]]''</ref>