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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> | 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> | ||
Based on speculation from the grimoire it is implied the [[Cabal]] have been at war with Oryx and the Taken for some time as the Cabal arrived on Mars apparently to flee Oryx and his army. | |||
Oryx appears to be able to take multiple forms, with his first being that of a floating shadowy figure, bearing superficial resemblance to a [[Wizard]], seen most often outside of the [[Dreadnaught]]. Within the dreadnaught his appearance is less ethereal and more physical, possibly his true form, 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 floating shadowy figure, bearing superficial resemblance to a [[Wizard]], seen most often outside of the [[Dreadnaught]]. Within the dreadnaught his appearance is less ethereal and more physical, possibly his true form, 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> | ||