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Understanding that there was no other choice if they wished to stop the Witness, the Vanguard reached out to Immaru and offered him Savathûn‘s body, if she were to agree to help them pass through the portal at the Traveler. Immaru counters with a bargain of his own, citing that Savathûn anticipated that the Guardians would need her; they would need to deal with the Witch Queen's sister, Xivu Arath, before he would revive Savathûn. In this task, he would provide his aid in combating the Hive God of War. Despite the terms, Ikora and Eris Morn agreed, with the latter granting the Guardian a relic she forged with Hive magic to help them, the [[Acolyte's Staff]]. Immaru directed the Guardians to a special location within Savathûn's Throne World that held the information they needed, [[Savathûn's Spire]], found at the top of the Sanctum of the Brood Queen. Fighting past legions of Lucent Hive ordered by the Witch Queen to protect the Spire, regardless of Immaru's current orders, the Guardian's use of the Acolyte's Staff allowed them to uncover the Spire and traverse its labyrinthine interior while disrupting Scorn and Hive rituals impeding them. | Understanding that there was no other choice if they wished to stop the Witness, the Vanguard reached out to Immaru and offered him Savathûn‘s body, if she were to agree to help them pass through the portal at the Traveler. Immaru counters with a bargain of his own, citing that Savathûn anticipated that the Guardians would need her; they would need to deal with the Witch Queen's sister, Xivu Arath, before he would revive Savathûn. In this task, he would provide his aid in combating the Hive God of War. Despite the terms, Ikora and Eris Morn agreed, with the latter granting the Guardian a relic she forged with Hive magic to help them, the [[Acolyte's Staff]]. Immaru directed the Guardians to a special location within Savathûn's Throne World that held the information they needed, [[Savathûn's Spire]], found at the top of the Sanctum of the Brood Queen. Fighting past legions of Lucent Hive ordered by the Witch Queen to protect the Spire, regardless of Immaru's current orders, the Guardian's use of the Acolyte's Staff allowed them to uncover the Spire and traverse its labyrinthine interior while disrupting Scorn and Hive rituals impeding them. | ||
[[File:Clash of the Hive Gods.jpg|310px|thumb|right|Guardians entering Savathûn's Spire.]] | [[File:Clash of the Hive Gods.jpg|310px|thumb|right|Guardians entering Savathûn's Spire.]] | ||
Despite the Lucent Hive and their Scorn prisoners hampering their efforts, the Guardians managed to clear the Spire, slaying its wardens, [[Dûl Alai]], [[Ur-Hiruk]] and [[Zirah]], reconfiguring the Light coursing through it using crystals the Witch Queen had made, and locate a ritual site beneath it. During this, the Guardians were given recordings of the Witch Queen by Immaru, messages she left behind in the event the Guardians ever required her aid after killing her. In one message, Savathûn states that they cannot defeat Xivu Arath conventionally, for her sister feeds off all conflict and grows stronger from it. Therefore, to defeat Xivu Arath, they must use the logic that the Hive God of War believes to be absolute: their Sword Logic. Specifically, Eris Morn must become a Hive God, gathering power through the tithe system, until she is strong enough to challenge Xivu Arath, for only a Hive of equal strength can do so. Ikora immediately objects to this, believing they cannot utilize Hive magic in such a way, or play by the Sword Logic's rules, without unfavorable consequences. Eris Morn states that there is no other way to challenge Xivu Arath, as simply maintaining their current stalemate with her or outright confronting her | Despite the Lucent Hive and their Scorn prisoners hampering their efforts, the Guardians managed to clear the Spire, slaying its wardens, [[Dûl Alai]], [[Ur-Hiruk]] and [[Zirah]], reconfiguring the Light coursing through it using crystals the Witch Queen had made, and locate a ritual site beneath it. During this, the Guardians were given recordings of the Witch Queen by Immaru, messages she left behind in the event the Guardians ever required her aid after killing her. In one message, Savathûn states that they cannot defeat Xivu Arath conventionally, for her sister feeds off all conflict and grows stronger from it. Therefore, to defeat Xivu Arath, they must use the logic that the Hive God of War believes to be absolute: their Sword Logic. Specifically, Eris Morn must become a Hive God, gathering power through the tithe system, until she is strong enough to challenge Xivu Arath, for only a Hive of equal strength can do so. Ikora immediately objects to this, believing they cannot utilize Hive magic in such a way, or play by the Sword Logic's rules, without unfavorable consequences. Eris Morn states that there is no other way to challenge Xivu Arath, as simply maintaining their current stalemate with her or outright confronting her is not feasible for they would eventually lose in either case. Despite fearing what will happen to Eris, Ikora reluctantly agrees to allow Eris to proceed with her ritual. Using Hive magic, Eris's body transforms with new Hive biology, capable of feeding off of the battles the Guardians partake in, allowing her to grow in strength. With the ritual complete, Eris Morn had emerged as the new Hive God of Vengeance and made a base for herself within the Throne World she would call the [[Athenaeum]] which the H.E.L.M. was connected to via a portal. | ||
To begin in the quest to make Eris stronger, the Guardians located a prison called the oubliette beneath Savathûn's Spire, which also housed various ritual sites, the [[Altars of Summoning]], and acting as her acolyte, they battled with prisoners and retainers of the Witch Queen during her earlier studies with the Light, which included Vex, the Ternary Minds, and forgotten Lucent Hive, such as [[Alak'nar]] and [[Ei Haaruz]], both Retainers of Savathûn. Defeating them allowed Eris to gain strength from the tithe system, as planned. However, Ikora remained deeply disturbed by the circumstances, seeing Eris and the Guardian revel in the slaughtering, but admits she can't deny the results. | To begin in the quest to make Eris stronger, the Guardians located a prison called the oubliette beneath Savathûn's Spire, which also housed various ritual sites, the [[Altars of Summoning]], and acting as her acolyte, they battled with prisoners and retainers of the Witch Queen during her earlier studies with the Light, which included Vex, the Ternary Minds, and forgotten Lucent Hive, such as [[Alak'nar]] and [[Ei Haaruz]], both Retainers of Savathûn. Defeating them allowed Eris to gain strength from the tithe system, as planned. However, Ikora remained deeply disturbed by the circumstances, seeing Eris and the Guardian revel in the slaughtering, but admits she can't deny the results. | ||
Eris would later clarify the nature of her transformation to the Guardian, stating that her transformation didn't empower her as she expected but instead "refined" her, making Eris more herself which concerned Ikora but Eris remains resolute. She would further inform the Guardian on the nature of the Hive's Sword Logic and of Xivu Arath's devotion to it. To the Hive, the Sword Logic is the only way to prove one's right to exist while the rest die in terror but Eris | Eris would later clarify the nature of her transformation to the Guardian, stating that her transformation didn't empower her as she expected but instead "refined" her, making Eris more herself which concerned Ikora but Eris remains resolute. She would further inform the Guardian on the nature of the Hive's Sword Logic and of Xivu Arath's devotion to it. To the Hive, the Sword Logic is the only way to prove one's right to exist while the rest die in terror but Eris states the Hive's logic is flawed as she had used it to acquire the power needed to claim her vengeance just as she did when Crota, Oryx and Savathûn were felled. Eris was able to see past Xivu Arath's devotion to the Sword Logic as a desperate, childish cry to prove it right and using it against her would deny her its vindication. Further, Eris states that while she may use the Sword Logic, she is using it not out of desperation as the Hive do but out of desire. Immaru offers insight of his own but scoffs that "philosophy" will defeat Xivu Arath. He offers a recording of an argument Xivu Arath had with Savathûn not long after Oryx had been slain years ago, where Xivu Arath desired to avenge their brother just as he attempted to avenge his son but the Witch Queen mocked her desire for revenge, stating that by the Guardians killing Crota and Oryx, then both have deserved death. Further, Savathûn states that Oryx's attempts to avenge his son's death only proved him a hypocrite, mocking Xivu Arath for being the same. The Hive God of War, however, refused to accept this believing that Eris, she who orchestrated Oryx's demise, would take up his mantle, take her "true shape" and eventually face her. The Witch Queen, however, remained unimpressed, citing her sister as a "vain child" that Oryx "spoiled rotten" before stating that she will not always get her way. With the recording finished, Immaru theorizes that Xivu Arath sees Eris as Oryx's heir and that this was part of Savathûn's plan which makes the Hive Ghost wonder what the former Lightbearer is doing. | ||
[[File:Destiny-2-season-of-the-witch-eris-hive.png|thumb|right|310px|Eris Morn, Hive God of Vengeance.]] | [[File:Destiny-2-season-of-the-witch-eris-hive.png|thumb|right|310px|Eris Morn, Hive God of Vengeance.]] | ||
With all this new insight, the Guardian continues on in their mission | With all this new insight, the Guardian continues on in their mission of gathering tithes for Eris, whether it be in Shaxx's Crucible or within the Altars of Summoning, growing stronger with each kill. In addition, Eris provides attunements for the Guardian in strengthening her powers and their abilities in using Hive Magic. The Guardian would receive one more message from Immaru, again taunting them regarding his dislike of their alliance but goes through with the plan because his Lightbearer had ordered it, along with him to give the Guardians whatever they need, giving them another recording of Savathûn's as proof. Of course, Immaru does so in his usual brutal, matter-of-fact style, encouraging the Guardians to help Eris grow stronger with tithes, mocking them once again for being part of the Witch Queen's plan. | ||
In time, Eris calls upon the Guardian in her Hive form once more within her Athenaum. She informs them that ever since she assumed her new form, a whisper from the Deep called to her, goading her to give in to her vengeance but Eris refused and promises to destroy her Hive form along with the rest once Xivu Arath is dealt with. However, Eris warns the Guardians that the Hive God of War will not fall to might alone for she has | In time, Eris calls upon the Guardian in her Hive form once more within her Athenaum. She informs them that ever since she assumed her new form, a whisper from the Deep called to her, goading her to give in to her vengeance but Eris refused and promises to destroy her Hive form along with the rest once Xivu Arath is dealt with. However, Eris warns the Guardians that the Hive God of War will not fall to might alone for she has fed off of conflict since the first war-song. Nonetheless, Eris states that each tithe strengthens her as well as thrills her but informs the Guardians that her cards speak of change, "a great shadow rises from the sea of blood", as she explains. In essence, something is coming. | ||
That something turned out to be Xivu Arath herself, as her brood managed to breach into Savathûn's Spire, looking to turn her sister's court into her battlefield. After taking out [[Molok, Edge of Xivu Arath]], the Guardians work to clear out the rest of the spire of Xivu Arath's forces even as the War God taunted them and issued her challenge towards Eris Morn. As the Guardians ascended the Spire, slaying any Scorn before Xivu Arath's brood could, the War God continued to taunt Eris, goading her to accept the Sword Logic as truth and face her as Hive, but Eris Morn refuses to give into Xivu Arath's words before threatening her that once their clash is over, she will flee, leaving the Xivu Arath's Worm to gnaw at her before she starves. Ikora claims that they must rethink their plan but Eris Morn states that they can't for Xivu Arath's presence only proves its efficacy and that while they cannot directly fight the Hive God of War, they can still hold the line against her until a way forward is found. As such, Eris Morn instructs the Guardians to return to the oubliette to claim the tithes she needs before Xivu Arath claims them as spoils for her eternal war. Ikora once again voices her discomfort in their plan but Eris Morn merely states she doesn't have to. Immaru quickly makes contact with the Guardian to make haste in reaching his Lightbearer's oubliette, citing that Xivu Arath breaching into Savathûn's Throne World wasn't part of the plan. | That something turned out to be Xivu Arath herself, as her brood managed to breach into Savathûn's Spire, looking to turn her sister's court into her battlefield. After taking out [[Molok, Edge of Xivu Arath]], the Guardians work to clear out the rest of the spire of Xivu Arath's forces even as the War God taunted them and issued her challenge towards Eris Morn. As the Guardians ascended the Spire, slaying any Scorn before Xivu Arath's brood could, the War God continued to taunt Eris, goading her to accept the Sword Logic as truth and face her as Hive, but Eris Morn refuses to give into Xivu Arath's words before threatening her that once their clash is over, she will flee, leaving the Xivu Arath's Worm to gnaw at her before she starves. Ikora claims that they must rethink their plan but Eris Morn states that they can't for Xivu Arath's presence only proves its efficacy and that while they cannot directly fight the Hive God of War, they can still hold the line against her until a way forward is found. As such, Eris Morn instructs the Guardians to return to the oubliette to claim the tithes she needs before Xivu Arath claims them as spoils for her eternal war. Ikora once again voices her discomfort in their plan but Eris Morn merely states she doesn't have to. Immaru quickly makes contact with the Guardian to make haste in reaching his Lightbearer's oubliette, citing that Xivu Arath breaching into Savathûn's Throne World wasn't part of the plan. | ||
Returning to the Witch Queen's oubliette, entering into the Altars of Summoning, the Guardians already hear the voice of Xivu Arath herself, taunting them on how | Returning to the Witch Queen's oubliette, entering into the Altars of Summoning, the Guardians already hear the voice of Xivu Arath herself, taunting them on how even Warriors of the Light honor the Sword Logic, claiming that her sister's spire and the Altars as proof. At the Altar of Devotion, the Guardians managed to slay [[Ir Dollox]] and [[Ir Kaza]], Talons of Xivu Arath before they could claim tithes for Xivu Arath. Fortunately, their deaths serve as more tithes for Eris just the same which only leaves Xivu Arath incensed. As the Guardians neared the next Altar, Xivu Arath summoned her best general, [[Leviathan-Eater, Bane of the Ammonites]], to face them. However, before their battle could proceed any further, the Leviathan-Eater withdraws, leading Ikora to believe that he was testing the Guardians' capabilities but he would be back with reinforcements once Xivu’s brood has been assembled. | ||
Ikora continues to have deep | Ikora continues to have deep reservations about the plan and how it affects Eris, especially after learning of her newly forged bond with Ahsa. From her and Sloane, Ikora and the Guardian learn that Ahsa helps contain the energy of the tithes they collect for Eris but if the ritual goes on for too long then Eris will remain trapped as a Hive while Ahsa will become twisted into something horrible. With this knowledge, Ikora consults with Eris once more, who while remaining resolute, is troubled that her covenant with Ahsa has led her to suffer pain and Eris gains power from it. Nonetheless, Eris refuses to let the ritual change her into something she is not. Further, Eris states to Ikora that, however regrettable, when she first invoked the Worm Gods in her ritual, Ahsa was the one who answered. As such, Eris states that the risk of the ritual is theirs to make. | ||
In time, Ikora's reports regarding Eris's transformation and covenant with Ahsa | In time, Ikora's reports regarding Eris's transformation and covenant with Ahsa don't sit well with those in the Tower, herself included. Nonetheless, despite the doubts, Ikora still has faith in Eris as despite what happened to Eris in Elsie's timeline, who succumbed to despair and became corrupted by Darkness, Eris now remains resolute and has friends who support her. Within the Throne World, Eris discovered a hidden location above Savathûn's oubliette, where the [[Imbaru Engine]] is housed, the method where Savathûn attempted to reinterpret her brother's logic. Much to Immaru's protests, the Guardians enter and partake in the Imbaru Engine, yet despite the confusion the engine attempted to inflict, the Guardians managed to clear the trials. This leads Eris to hope that more of the Witch Queen's secrets will be open to them. | ||
After handling more of Ikora's unease with the plan and conquering another trial of the Witch Queen's Imbaru Engine, the Guardian answers Eris Morn's summons, taking her Hive form once more. Proclaiming that this will be their final tithe, Eris Morn states that she has Ikora prepare something from the Vanguard vaults for transmat when the time | After handling more of Ikora's unease with the plan and conquering another trial of the Witch Queen's Imbaru Engine, the Guardian answers Eris Morn's summons, taking her Hive form once more. Proclaiming that this will be their final tithe, Eris Morn states that she has Ikora prepare something from the Vanguard vaults for transmat when the time is right, for when she will remind Savathûn and Xivu Arath were once "born as prey". Returning to the oubliette, Immaru voices his fears that Xivu Arath began to summon the Leviathan-Eater, proclaiming his intent to flee but Eris Morn forces the Hive Ghost to stay as the Guardian opens the way to the Altar of the Sword, where they challenge Xivu Arath's champion. Despite the Leviathan-Eater's power and streams of Hive support, the Guardian manages to hold their own against him, forcing Xivu Arath to prepare a bombardment of the area. Using her Hive Magic, Eris was able to create a barrier strong enough to withstand the bombardment, forcing the Leviathan-Eater to charge, breaching the barrier. In one last clash, the Guardian manages to slay the Leviathan-Eater, empowering Eris and preparing her for the last part of her plan. At the Altar's center, Eris has Ikora transmat the item she requested, Savathûn's body for Immaru to resurrect. Immaru protests, citing that Xivu Arath is still a threat but Eris Morn orders him to proceed as he will not get another chance. Agreeing, Immaru raises Savathûn back from death with the Witch Queen commenting on Eris's Hive form, claiming that she had "come out of her shell" but the Hive God of Vengeance merely replied that she would be the Witch Queen's ruin, slicing her throat, surprising all present. In that act, Eris gained power from Savathûn's death, gaining all the power she had accumulated since the last time she had died before being separated from her worm, which was over a millennia ago. Combining that with the tithes the Guardians had gathered, Eris had now become the most powerful Hive God, surpassing even Xivu Arath. Using her power, Eris Morn cast a spell that banished the Hive God of War from her own Throne World, rendering her mortal and unable to draw strength from tithes before fainting. | ||
Not long after completing her plan, Eris Morn, back in | Not long after completing her plan, Eris Morn, back in human form, informs the Guardians following the ritual. Savathûn had kept her end of the bargain by informing Ikora of the secret the Vanguard needs to pass through the portal upon the Traveler. Further, as part of a peace offering, the Witch Queen was allowed to return to her Throne World but the Vanguard would not only be allowed to have the Guardians continue to venture into her domain but also take custody of Immaru, thereby allowing the Guardians to destroy her connection to the Light should they believe Savathûn is endangering humanity. Ikora and Eris agreed to the terms, citing that while keeping both Hive Gods alive would be a risk, the Warlock Vanguard believed that the Witness must be their priority. In addition, Ikora believes that at least with Savathûn, they have her connection to the Light in their hands and with Xivu Arath, she is now rendered vulnerable after being banished from her Throne World, thereby making her more open to being confronted | ||
==Sociology== | ==Sociology== | ||
