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{{Article quote|They called me the greatest [[Titan (class)|Titan]] who ever lived.}}
{{Article quote|They called me the greatest [[Titan (class)|Titan]] who ever lived.}}


'''Saint-14''' is an [[Exo]] and one of the most famous [[Titan (class)|Titan]]s in the history of [[The Last City]]. Partnered with the [[Ghost]] [[Geppetto]], he served as the first Titan [[Vanguard]] and was the right hand of the [[Speaker]]. After the exile of [[Osiris]] and Saint-14's crusades against the [[Fallen]], Saint-14 disappeared on a mission to [[Mercury]] to prevent Osiris from disturbing the [[Vex]]. He was later stripped of his [[Light]] by the Vex and perished in the [[Infinite Forest]] shortly after documenting his final notes to [[Osiris]], the [[Speaker]], and to [[The Guardian]]. However, he was spared of that fate with the time-traveling intervention of the [[The Guardian|Guardian]] that served as his inspiration, and has since returned to the City to oversee the [[Trials of Osiris]] at his old friend's request to prepare the City for the coming [[Darkness]].
'''Saint-14''' is an [[Exo]] and one of the most famous [[Titan (class)|Titan]]s in the history of [[The Last City]]. Partnered with the [[Ghost]] [[Geppetto]], he served as the first Titan [[Vanguard]] and was the right hand of the [[Speaker]]. After the exile of [[Osiris]] and Saint-14's crusades against the [[Fallen]], Saint-14 disappeared on a mission to [[Mercury]] to prevent Osiris from disturbing the [[Vex]]. He was later stripped of his [[Light]] by the Vex and perished in the [[Infinite Forest]] shortly after documenting his final notes to [[Osiris]], the [[Speaker]], and to [[The Guardian]]. However, he was spared this fate with the time-traveling intervention of the [[The Guardian|Guardian]] that served as his inspiration, and has since returned to the City to oversee the [[Trials of Osiris]] at his old friend's request, to prepare the City for the coming [[Darkness]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
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====Dawn of the City====
====Dawn of the City====
{{Expand-section|[[Lore:The Pigeon and the Phoenix]]}}
{{Expand-section|[[Lore:The Pigeon and the Phoenix]]}}
Saint was revived by the [[Ghost]] [[Geppetto]] in the [[Cosmodrome]] of [[Old Russia]]. Geppetto was accompanied in this task by the [[Speaker]], who told Saint that he would become an example for others to follow. The three then travelled to [[The Last City]], which Saint became a [[Guardian]] under the guidance of the Speaker.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The_Pigeon_and_the_Phoenix#15:_Shepherd|15: Shepherd]]</ref> Saint befriended a [[Ghost (Little Light)|Ghost]] who was searching for a partner still, and the Ghost hoped that his [[The Guardian|Guardian]] would be like the Titan.<ref name="NEtD">'''Bungie (2017/12/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Legends Lost]]: [[Not Even the Darkness]]</ref>
Saint was revived by the [[Ghost]] [[Geppetto]] in the [[Cosmodrome]] of [[Old Russia]]. Geppetto was accompanied in this task by the [[Speaker]], who told Saint that he would become an example for others to follow. The three then traveled to [[The Last City]], where Saint became a [[Guardian]] under the guidance of the Speaker.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The_Pigeon_and_the_Phoenix#15:_Shepherd|15: Shepherd]]</ref> Saint befriended a [[Ghost (Little Light)|Ghost]] who was searching for a partner still, and the Ghost hoped that his [[The Guardian|Guardian]] would be like the Titan.<ref name="NEtD">'''Bungie (2017/12/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Legends Lost]]: [[Not Even the Darkness]]</ref>


====Battle of Zephyr Station====
====Battle of Zephyr Station====
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====The Battle of Six Fronts====
====The Battle of Six Fronts====
{{Quote|All fireteams accounted for. No casualties."<br>"Thanks to you and my friend Elriq. You should have seen her. She saved eight little Lights. Charged dozens of Fallen with me. Lightning, bullets—it was quite impressive.|Osiris and Saint in the aftermath of Six Fronts}}
{{Quote|All fireteams accounted for. No casualties."<br>"Thanks to you and my friend Elriq. You should have seen her. She saved eight little Lights. Charged dozens of Fallen with me. Lightning, bullets—it was quite impressive.|Osiris and Saint in the aftermath of Six Fronts}}
During the [[Battle of Six Fronts]], Saint-14 was assigned to the western front of the battlefield. When a detachment of nine Guardians from the [[Firebreak Order]] overstretched their lines and became trapped by the Fallen, Saint was sent to rescue them. He found eight of them downed, but spotted their Ghosts hiding on a nearby ridge out of sight of the Fallen. He joined [[Elriq]], the one Titan who remained standing, in a crater for cover, and informed her that they needed to clear a path for Ghosts. Above them he saw one of Osiris' reflections cut through the air and burn down several Fallen in Solar energy, scattering their ranks. Saint asked Elriq if she was ready, but the Titan was scared as the Fallen reorganized and reformed their lines. He told her that they needed her but she was scared to die. Reassuring her that they would not perish, the eight Ghosts then joined them, and Saint convinced Elriq that this would be a new chance at the battle and they charged their foes to provide cover to resurrect their fallen comrades.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The_Pigeon_and_the_Phoenix#8:_Observer_Effect|8: Observer Effect]]</ref>
During the [[Battle of Six Fronts]], Saint-14 was assigned to the western front of the battlefield. When a detachment of nine Guardians from the [[Firebreak Order]] overstretched their lines and became trapped by the Fallen, Saint was sent to rescue them. He found eight of them downed, but spotted their Ghosts hiding on a nearby ridge out of sight of the Fallen. He joined [[Elriq]], the one Titan who remained standing, in a crater for cover, and informed her that they needed to clear a path for the Ghosts. Above them he saw one of Osiris' reflections cut through the air and burn down several Fallen with Solar energy, scattering their ranks. Saint asked Elriq if she was ready, but the Titan was scared as the Fallen reorganized and reformed their lines. He told her that they needed her but she was scared to die. Reassuring her that they would not perish, the eight Ghosts then joined them, and Saint convinced Elriq that this would be a new chance at the battle and they charged their foes to provide cover to resurrect their fallen comrades.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The_Pigeon_and_the_Phoenix#8:_Observer_Effect|8: Observer Effect]]</ref>


Their mission succeeded, and Saint continued to fight alongside Elriq for the rest of the battle. They never fell to their foes once, and when the Fallen's signal jamming was brought down he reported in to the rest of the front commanders that the western flank had held. Osiris, Lord [[Shaxx]], and Lord [[Saladin Forge]] reported the same from their fronts, and they all laughed at Shaxx's mocking of the Fallen. Osiris reported no further casualties, which Saint credited to his work and Elriq for aiding him in resurrecting the other members of the Firebreak Order. He praised her contributions, but she told him that it had been an honor to fight by his side. Saladin was impressed and questioned how many times he died in his charge, but Shaxx refused to believe Saint's claim that he never fell during the battle. Saint wondered if this was because Shaxx himself had died, and noted that he heard a rumor that one of Shaxx's horns had been broken by the Fallen during the battle. As Shaxx protested, Elriq vouched for Saint's claim, and Shaxx admitted that he wished they had more Titans like him. Saint once more credited Elriq for her covering fire, and then turned his attention to Osiris, who had died many times in the battle and despaired over how many close calls the Last City's defenders faced. He reminded his friend that it was due to him they held at all, but Osiris focused only on the casualties of the battle.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The_Pigeon_and_the_Phoenix#10:_War_Stories|10: War Stories]]</ref> Saint later claimed that he was inspired to fight and keep the City safe thanks to the vision his [[The Guardian|savior Guardian]] had given him, whom he knew would one day arrive and make the City safe for humanity.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/5/12)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Helm of Saint-14]]''</ref>
Their mission succeeded, and Saint continued to fight alongside Elriq for the rest of the battle. They never fell to their foes once, and when the Fallen's signal jamming was brought down he reported in to the rest of the front commanders that the western flank had held. Osiris, Lord [[Shaxx]], and Lord [[Saladin Forge]] reported the same from their fronts, and they all laughed at Shaxx's mocking of the Fallen. Osiris reported no further casualties, which Saint credited to his work and Elriq for aiding him in resurrecting the other members of the Firebreak Order. He praised her contributions, but she told him that it had been an honor to fight by his side. Saladin was impressed and questioned how many times he died in his charge, but Shaxx refused to believe Saint's claim that he never fell during the battle. Saint wondered if this was because Shaxx himself had died, and noted that he heard a rumor that one of Shaxx's horns had been broken by the Fallen during the battle. As Shaxx protested, Elriq vouched for Saint's claim, and Shaxx admitted that he wished they had more Titans like him. Saint once more credited Elriq for her covering fire, and then turned his attention to Osiris, who had died many times in the battle and despaired over how many close calls the Last City's defenders faced. He reminded his friend that it was due to him they held at all, but Osiris focused only on the casualties of the battle.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The_Pigeon_and_the_Phoenix#10:_War_Stories|10: War Stories]]</ref> Saint later claimed that he was inspired to fight and keep the City safe thanks to the vision his [[The Guardian|savior Guardian]] had given him, whom he knew would one day arrive and make the City safe for humanity.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/5/12)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Helm of Saint-14]]''</ref>


====Birth of the Crusade====
====Birth of the Crusade====
After the destruction of the [[Iron Lords]], Saint-14 was one of several [[Guardian]]s who attempted to keep order in the [[Last City]] as chaos threatened to reign. Under the guidance of the [[Speaker]], he helped to established the [[Consensus]] and [[Vanguard]], serving as the first Titan Vanguard. Alongside him was [[Tallulah Fairwind]] as the first [[Hunter]] Vanguard, while he recommended that his friend [[Osiris]] serve as the first [[Warlock]] Vanguard and Vanguard Commander based on his leadership and actions during the Battle of Six Fronts.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/12/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Garden Progeny 1]]''</ref> Saint-14's suggestion was met with resistance from several factions in the City, including the [[Concordat]], which claimed Osiris was a [[Golden Age]] experiment that had been mistakenly brought back by his [[Ghost]], [[Sagira]]. The Titan defended his friend from these accusations and reassured the Speaker that Osiris was simply a man who had little time for games of obfuscation.<ref name="GO">'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Osiris#Osiris|Osiris]]''</ref>
After the destruction of the [[Iron Lords]], Saint-14 was one of several [[Guardian]]s who attempted to keep order in the [[Last City]] as chaos threatened to reign. Under the guidance of the [[Speaker]], he helped to establish the [[Consensus]] and [[Vanguard]], serving as the first Titan Vanguard. Alongside him was [[Tallulah Fairwind]] as the first [[Hunter]] Vanguard, while he recommended that his friend [[Osiris]] serve as the first [[Warlock]] Vanguard and Vanguard Commander based on his leadership and actions during the Battle of Six Fronts.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/12/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Garden Progeny 1]]''</ref> Saint-14's suggestion was met with resistance from several factions in the City, including the [[Concordat]], which claimed Osiris was a [[Golden Age]] experiment that had been mistakenly brought back by his [[Ghost]], [[Sagira]]. The Titan defended his friend from these accusations and reassured the Speaker that Osiris was simply a man who had little time for games of obfuscation.<ref name="GO">'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Osiris#Osiris|Osiris]]''</ref>


After the Battle of Six Fronts, Saint-14 and five other Guardians under his command continued on the Titan's crusade against the Fallen, encountering [[Sekris|Sekris, Baron of Shanks]] in a remote Fallen settlement. Sekris would mention Saint-14's various campaigns such as Battle of Six Fronts, Boyle Pass and Weapons of Rain against the Fallen. Later he questioned Saint if the Traveler spoke to him, to which he was met with silence deciding to leave and sparing the life of Sekris.
After the Battle of Six Fronts, Saint-14 and five other Guardians under his command continued on the Titan's crusade against the Fallen, encountering [[Sekris|Sekris, Baron of Shanks]] in a remote Fallen settlement. Sekris would mention Saint-14's various campaigns such as Battle of Six Fronts, Boyle Pass and Weapons of Rain against the Fallen. Later he questioned Saint if the Traveler spoke to him, to which he was met with silence deciding to leave and sparing the life of Sekris.
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Saint-14 arrived on Mercury and discovered that Osiris had entered the [[Infinite Forest]], a Vex machine designed to predict and simulate reality. Locating the portal into the Forest, Saint-14 reflected on all his accomplishments and recalled all of the people he had saved over his career, recalling their names and the accolades they had given him. Before stepping into the portal, he wished that he had talked about those people more.<ref name="TA">'''Bungie, (12/5/2019), [[Weblore]]:''' ''[https://www.bungie.net/en/Explore/Detail/News/48434 The Accolade]''</ref> Fearing that his end would come soon, Saint-14 prepared final messages for The Speaker, Osiris, and [[The Guardian]]. In his letter to Osiris, he chided his friend for failing to see why Saint-14 had once recommended him to be the Vanguard Commander and how he had hoped Osiris would put the people of the Last City before his desire to explore and learn, but vowed to fight in his stead one last time. He also predicted that Osiris would hear news of his death and blame himself, although he surmised that guilt would be fleeting. To the Speaker, Saint-14 told his mentor that having seen what the Last City could become he was certain the Speaker would be the one to lead them to it. Lastly, he told his "inspiration" that he would be sending their last gift, the Perfect Paradox, back to them and that it would be good to see them again soon.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/5/12)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Saint-14's Gray Pigeon]]''</ref>  
Saint-14 arrived on Mercury and discovered that Osiris had entered the [[Infinite Forest]], a Vex machine designed to predict and simulate reality. Locating the portal into the Forest, Saint-14 reflected on all his accomplishments and recalled all of the people he had saved over his career, recalling their names and the accolades they had given him. Before stepping into the portal, he wished that he had talked about those people more.<ref name="TA">'''Bungie, (12/5/2019), [[Weblore]]:''' ''[https://www.bungie.net/en/Explore/Detail/News/48434 The Accolade]''</ref> Fearing that his end would come soon, Saint-14 prepared final messages for The Speaker, Osiris, and [[The Guardian]]. In his letter to Osiris, he chided his friend for failing to see why Saint-14 had once recommended him to be the Vanguard Commander and how he had hoped Osiris would put the people of the Last City before his desire to explore and learn, but vowed to fight in his stead one last time. He also predicted that Osiris would hear news of his death and blame himself, although he surmised that guilt would be fleeting. To the Speaker, Saint-14 told his mentor that having seen what the Last City could become he was certain the Speaker would be the one to lead them to it. Lastly, he told his "inspiration" that he would be sending their last gift, the Perfect Paradox, back to them and that it would be good to see them again soon.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/5/12)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Saint-14's Gray Pigeon]]''</ref>  


Saint-14 entered the Infinite Forest but never found Osiris, instead encountering the Vex and fighting them for several centuries due to the time manipulation of the Forest, destroying thousands of them while chasing after Reflections of Osiris. Eventually, the Vex created a [[Axis Mind|Mind]] specifically designed to drain his Light. Faced against Agioktis and his armies of [[Descendants]], Saint attempted to send Geppetto away only for the Vex to later trace and kill the Ghost. Though Saint-14 felled the Mind, it succeeded in its mission; mortally wounding the legendary Titan and drained of his Light. As he was left helpless and surrounded by his enemies, Saint-14 encoded one last message into the Perfect Paradox explaining what had transpired and his regrets over not being able to make the Last City into the thriving city he knew it would become.<ref name="PP"/> In his last act of defiance, he yelled at Vex to finish the job, to which they end the life of the legendary Titan.
Saint-14 entered the Infinite Forest but never found Osiris, instead encountering the Vex and fighting them for several centuries due to the time manipulation of the Forest, destroying thousands of them while chasing after Reflections of Osiris. Eventually, the Vex created a [[Axis Mind|Mind]] specifically designed to drain his Light. Faced against Agioktis and his armies of [[Descendants]], Saint attempted to send Geppetto away only for the Vex to later trace and kill the Ghost. Though Saint-14 felled the Mind, it succeeded in its mission; mortally wounding the legendary Titan and draining him of his Light. As he was left helpless and surrounded by his enemies, Saint-14 encoded one last message into the Perfect Paradox explaining what had transpired and his regrets over not being able to make the Last City into the thriving city he knew it would become.<ref name="PP"/> In his last act of defiance, he yelled at Vex to finish the job, to which they end the life of the legendary Titan.


====Enshrined====
====Enshrined====
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When three [[Psion Flayer]] sisters from the [[Red Legion]] hijacked the Sundial and began fragmenting Mercury into multiple alternate timelines, [[the Guardian]] took up the seemingly impossible task of rescuing Saint-14 from his fate much to Osiris' bitter skepticism. Using a unique frequency keyed to the Perfect Paradox that they recovered from Saint's personal effects (after it had in fact been created by the Guardian at [[the Infinite Forge]] on Mercury), the Guardian and their [[Ghost (Little Light)|Ghost]] traversed time to an early moment in Mercury's past, during Saint's first off-world mission. Upon aiding the Exo in a fight against [[Fallen]] from the [[House of Rain]], the Guardian gifted Saint with the Perfect Paradox, and their Ghost shared a vision of the present-day [[Last City]]; this act would inspire Saint to become the hero he is remembered as in the present.<ref name="CorridorsOfTimePt1"/>
When three [[Psion Flayer]] sisters from the [[Red Legion]] hijacked the Sundial and began fragmenting Mercury into multiple alternate timelines, [[the Guardian]] took up the seemingly impossible task of rescuing Saint-14 from his fate much to Osiris' bitter skepticism. Using a unique frequency keyed to the Perfect Paradox that they recovered from Saint's personal effects (after it had in fact been created by the Guardian at [[the Infinite Forge]] on Mercury), the Guardian and their [[Ghost (Little Light)|Ghost]] traversed time to an early moment in Mercury's past, during Saint's first off-world mission. Upon aiding the Exo in a fight against [[Fallen]] from the [[House of Rain]], the Guardian gifted Saint with the Perfect Paradox, and their Ghost shared a vision of the present-day [[Last City]]; this act would inspire Saint to become the hero he is remembered as in the present.<ref name="CorridorsOfTimePt1"/>


Days later, Osiris discovered a distress signal from Saint's Ghost in the Vex network, and dispatched the Guardian to [[Nessus]] to open a gateway into the network and find it. The Guardian located the dead Ghost held by a broken Goblin atop a pile of dead Vex, and heard Saint's last moments before he is killed. With the Ghost as a guide, the Guardian again used the Sundial, this time managing to arrive at the proper moment in time. They come across Saint amidst the wreckage of several Vex, his Light already drained by the Mind created to stop him: [[Agioktis, Martyr Mind]]. Before the Guardian arrived, he had been about to send his Ghost away, but with the Guardian there, he believed, the Vex were doomed. Agioktis trapped Saint as it battled the Guardian, backed up by [[Descendants|Descendant]] Vex and shielded by several [[Minotaur]]s. After a pitched battle, the Martyr Mind trapped the Guardian, and thus released Saint from his own trap; with his Light restored, Saint used his [[Sentinel Shield]] to smash Agioktis with the very Light it had been intended to drain. Saint then told the Guardian to return to their own time and open a gate from the Infinite Forest for him; even though that means he would remain in the Forest for years until that happened, the Vex had expended all of their effort in creating the Martyr Mind, and now had nothing to stop him. Returning to their present, the Guardian opened the pathway to the Forest. A moment later, Saint emerged, smashing through Descendant Vex, ending with a Minotaur that he headbutted to death in the same fashion as he had killed Solkis at Twilight Gap.
Days later, Osiris discovered a distress signal from Saint's Ghost in the Vex network, and dispatched the Guardian to [[Nessus]] to open a gateway into the network and find it. The Guardian located the dead Ghost held by a broken Goblin atop a pile of dead Vex, and heard Saint's last moments before he is killed. With the Ghost as a guide, the Guardian again used the Sundial, this time managing to arrive at the proper moment in time. They come across Saint amidst the wreckage of several Vex, his Light already drained by the Mind created to stop him: [[Agioktis, Martyr Mind]]. Before the Guardian arrived, he had been about to send his Ghost away, but with the Guardian there, he believed, the Vex were doomed. Agioktis trapped Saint as it battled the Guardian, backed up by [[Descendants|Descendant]] Vex and shielded by several [[Minotaur]]s. After a pitched battle, the Martyr Mind trapped the Guardian, and thus released Saint from his own trap; with his Light restored, Saint used his [[Sentinel Shield]] to smash Agioktis with the very Light it had been intending to drain. Saint then told the Guardian to return to their own time and open a gate from the Infinite Forest for him; even though that means he would remain in the Forest for years until that happened, the Vex had expended all of their effort in creating the Martyr Mind, and now had nothing to stop him. Returning to their present, the Guardian opened the pathway to the Forest. A moment later, Saint emerged, smashing through Descendant Vex, ending with a Minotaur that he headbutted to death in the same fashion as he had killed Solkis at Twilight Gap.


Saint-14 had returned... to a world very different from the one he had left.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] PC, [[Corridors of Time Part 2]]''</ref>
Saint-14 had returned... to a world very different from the one he had left.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] PC, [[Corridors of Time Part 2]]''</ref>
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Much later, Saint-14 guides the Guardians to the Twilight Gap to gather components needed to construct a new weapon, [[Devil's Ruin]]. As the Guardians searched the Gap for the components, Saint-14 recount grim stories of the battle but they get contacted by Osiris who asks for an explanation. Saint-14 intervenes and soon gets into a brief banter with his old friend.  
Much later, Saint-14 guides the Guardians to the Twilight Gap to gather components needed to construct a new weapon, [[Devil's Ruin]]. As the Guardians searched the Gap for the components, Saint-14 recount grim stories of the battle but they get contacted by Osiris who asks for an explanation. Saint-14 intervenes and soon gets into a brief banter with his old friend.  


Further on, Lord Shaxx enters the comms, demanding an explanation on why the Guardian are traversing the Twilight Gap, as no [[Crucible]] matches were scheduled for the area. Saint-14 regains contact with another of his old friends. Lord Shaxx is surprised to hear that Saint is alive and the two quickly enter a friendly banter. As the Guardians collect the last of the components, Saint-14 asks Shaxx on the whereabouts of mutual friends and of weapons that Shaxx had developed, apparently weapons that Saint can't earn. Though Shaxx is confused by these questions, Saint doesn't reveal why. Though Saint express his amazement at what Shaxx has done for the City, Shaxx retorts that what he has done pales in comparison to what the Guardian has accomplished. Saint recounts how he foretold the Guardian's arrival to which the Crucible Handler scoffs that the Guardian is not a divine savior. At this, Saint asks Shaxx is he wants to bet, to the old [[Warlord]]'s amusement but is recalled that he owes him a good deal of [[Glimmer]]. Though Shaxx admits that he doesn't make as much being Crucible Handler, Saint-14 thinks of a way to pay him back: carrying children and singing to them. At first, Shaxx quickly refuses but being unable to pay him the Glimmer, he makes a lackluster attempt at singing a song made by [[Eris Morn|Eris]], to which Saint finds awful.
Further on, Lord Shaxx enters the comms, demanding an explanation on why the Guardian are traversing the Twilight Gap, as no [[Crucible]] matches were scheduled for the area. Saint-14 regains contact with another of his old friends. Lord Shaxx is surprised to hear that Saint is alive and the two quickly enter a friendly banter. As the Guardians collect the last of the components, Saint-14 asks Shaxx on the whereabouts of mutual friends and of weapons that Shaxx had developed, apparently weapons that Saint can't earn. Though Shaxx is confused by these questions, Saint doesn't reveal why. Though Saint express his amazement at what Shaxx has done for the City, Shaxx retorts that what he has done pales in comparison to what the Guardian has accomplished. Saint recounts how he foretold the Guardian's arrival to which the Crucible Handler scoffs that the Guardian is not a divine savior. At this, Saint asks Shaxx is he wants to bet, to the old [[Warlord]]'s amusement but is recalled that he owes him a good deal of [[Glimmer]]. Though Shaxx admits that he doesn't make as much being Crucible Handler, Saint-14 thinks of a way to pay him back: carrying children and singing to them. At first, Shaxx quickly refuses but being unable to pay him the Glimmer, he makes a lackluster attempt at singing a song made by [[Eris Morn|Eris]], to which Saint finds the attempt awful.


Regardless of the old heroes' bantering, the Guardians were successful in gathering all the components and assemble the weapon.
Regardless of the old heroes' bantering, the Guardians were successful in gathering all the components and assemble the weapon.
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====Arrival of the Black Fleet====
====Arrival of the Black Fleet====
{{Quote|The Traveler has spoken to us. It roared against the Darkness, and the Pyramids halted.|Saint-14}}
{{Quote|The Traveler has spoken to us. It roared against the Darkness, and the Pyramids halted.|Saint-14}}
Following the disappearance of [[Mercury]], [[Mars]], [[Io]], and [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], Saint-14 stood with a child riding upon his shoulders alongside Osiris in a crowd in the Last City as they listened to Zavala's speech about the planetary disappearances and presumed deaths of Deputy-Commander [[Sloane]] and [[Asher Mir]]. The Vanguard Commander encouraged the citizens of the Last City to maintain faith in the recently reformed [[Traveler]] and the Guardians.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]] - [[Mission]]: [[Darkness's Doorstep]]''</ref> Not long after this speech Saint meet with the Young Wolf and sat with him in the Tower's hanger amongst the pigeons, watching the City below them as people lived their lives. Saint encouraged his friend to take moments like this often and clear their mind. He related that Osiris believed the mind was a muscle that must be worked, but Saint had taught him that carrying too heavy a burden tired it if bared for too long. Expressing his belief in the Traveler and that it had saved them from the advancing Darkness, Saint worried that Ikora did not see it that way, lost in mourning those who had disappeared along with the planets. Saint mourned too, but declared that this was a time of change and choice, and that they must take care to set a strong example through patience and justice, not vengeance.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/interactions/saint-14-change-and-choices Change and Choices]''</ref>
Following the disappearance of [[Mercury]], [[Mars]], [[Io]], and [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], Saint-14 stood with a child riding upon his shoulders alongside Osiris in a crowd in the Last City as they listened to Zavala's speech about the planetary disappearances and presumed deaths of Deputy-Commander [[Sloane]] and [[Asher Mir]]. The Vanguard Commander encouraged the citizens of the Last City to maintain faith in the recently reformed [[Traveler]] and the Guardians.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]] - [[Mission]]: [[Darkness's Doorstep]]''</ref> Not long after this speech Saint met with the Young Wolf and sat with him in the Tower's hangar amongst the pigeons, watching the City below them as people lived their lives. Saint encouraged his friend to take moments like this often and clear their mind. He related that Osiris believed the mind was a muscle that must be worked, but Saint had taught him that carrying too heavy a burden tired it if bared it for too long. Expressing his belief in the Traveler and that it had saved them from the advancing Darkness, Saint worried that Ikora did not see it that way, lost in mourning those who had disappeared along with the planets. Saint mourned too, but declared that this was a time of change and choice, and that they must take care to set a strong example through patience and justice, not vengeance.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/interactions/saint-14-change-and-choices Change and Choices]''</ref>


===Trials and Tribulations===
===Trials and Tribulations===
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===Search for Osiris===
===Search for Osiris===
After Ikora issued an arrest warrant for Osiris to answer for his role in Lakshmi's plot, Saint volunteered to apprehend Osiris after had been spotted in the [[Dreaming City]]. Requesting the Young Wolf's help, he vowed that no one else would touch his partner until Saint had learned the truth for himself, reasoning that while Osiris had acted rashly in the past he would never endanger the Last City and that he sensed something was wrong. The two Guardians landed on opposite sides of the coordinates where Osiris had been seen in order to cut off potential avenues for escape. They discovered that the [[Hive]] were highly active and were forced to break through their lines to reach the Warlock. As they fought, Geppetto sensed another Ghost nearby and Saint ordered its owner to reveal themselves. Crow and Glint came onto the comms and stated that Osiris had called him for help against the Hive. Saint was stunned and hurt that Osiris had called Crow and ordered him to leave as this was his fight, not Crow's. The Hunter refused and declared that he was not the only one who cared about Osiris, but this only further angered Saint, although he was forced to accept Crow's help as the chase continued into the [[Ascendant Realm]] through [[Awoken Beacon|beacons]] used by the Awoken. [[Taken]] attempted to halt them, and Crow cautioned that they no longer answered to [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] for some reason, but Saint noted his bullets did not care who they served. The Titan and Crow then warned the Young Wolf that he was detecting numerous Taken signatures along with a powerful [[Wrathborn]] [[Knight]] [[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]] closing in on them. After the Knight was defeated, the three Guardians converged on Osiris' signal, and Saint told the Young Wolf that he could not lose Osiris and had to believe that his actions had purpose.<ref name="Cocoon">'''Bungie (2021/8/25)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Mission]]: [[Cocoon]]''</ref>
After Ikora issued an arrest warrant for Osiris to answer for his role in Lakshmi's plot, Saint volunteered to apprehend Osiris after he had been spotted in the [[Dreaming City]]. Requesting the Young Wolf's help, he vowed that no one else would touch his partner until Saint had learned the truth for himself, reasoning that while Osiris had acted rashly in the past he would never endanger the Last City and that he sensed something was wrong. The two Guardians landed on opposite sides of the coordinates where Osiris had been seen in order to cut off potential avenues for escape. They discovered that the [[Hive]] were highly active and were forced to break through their lines to reach the Warlock. As they fought, Geppetto sensed another Ghost nearby and Saint ordered its owner to reveal themselves. Crow and Glint came onto the comms and stated that Osiris had called him for help against the Hive. Saint was stunned and hurt that Osiris had called Crow and ordered him to leave as this was his fight, not Crow's. The Hunter refused and declared that he was not the only one who cared about Osiris, but this only further angered Saint, although he was forced to accept Crow's help as the chase continued into the [[Ascendant Realm]] through [[Awoken Beacon|beacons]] used by the Awoken. [[Taken]] attempted to halt them, and Crow cautioned that they no longer answered to [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] for some reason, but Saint noted his bullets did not care who they served. The Titan and Crow then warned the Young Wolf that he was detecting numerous Taken signatures along with a powerful [[Wrathborn]] [[Knight]] [[Kelgorath, Risen from Bones]] closing in on them. After the Knight was defeated, the three Guardians converged on Osiris' signal, and Saint told the Young Wolf that he could not lose Osiris and had to believe that his actions had purpose.<ref name="Cocoon">'''Bungie (2021/8/25)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Mission]]: [[Cocoon]]''</ref>


They found Osiris meeting with Queen [[Mara Sov]] and Saint told him that he must return with them to the Last City and answer for his actions, but that he was sure the Vanguard would show mercy. Osiris mockingly stated that Zavala and Ikora were generous, pointing out to Mara how Crow had been welcomed among them, but Crow told Osiris that he could still be forgiven. The three Guardians watched as Osiris backed away and responded that he would hold them to that as his voice and body began to transform. Saint shouted in horror as it was revealed that Savathûn had replaced Osiris when Sagira was killed. Mara used her power to contain the Hive queen within stone while Saint was enraged by this revelation and demanded to know where Osiris was. Mara told him that his partner still lived and that she and Savathûn had come to a bargain. In exchange for Osiris' safe return, the Awoken and Guardians would help her remove her [[Worm]] and protect her from her sister [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]], who was hunting her for betraying the Black Fleet. Saint warned the God of Deception that she had better be telling the truth before departing to inform the Vanguard of what had transpired while the Young Wolf and Crow stayed to further discuss the situation with Mara.<ref name="Cocoon"/>
They found Osiris meeting with Queen [[Mara Sov]] and Saint told him that he must return with them to the Last City and answer for his actions, but that he was sure the Vanguard would show mercy. Osiris mockingly stated that Zavala and Ikora were generous, pointing out to Mara how Crow had been welcomed among them, but Crow told Osiris that he could still be forgiven. The three Guardians watched as Osiris backed away and responded that he would hold them to that as his voice and body began to transform. Saint shouted in horror as it was revealed that Savathûn had replaced Osiris when Sagira was killed. Mara used her power to contain the Hive queen within stone while Saint was enraged by this revelation and demanded to know where Osiris was. Mara told him that his partner still lived and that she and Savathûn had come to a bargain. In exchange for Osiris' safe return, the Awoken and Guardians would help her remove her [[Worm]] and protect her from her sister [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]], who was hunting her for betraying the Black Fleet. Saint warned the God of Deception that she had better be telling the truth before departing to inform the Vanguard of what had transpired while the Young Wolf and Crow stayed to further discuss the situation with Mara.<ref name="Cocoon"/>
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Saint had unique relations with The Speaker and fellow legendary Guardian, Osiris. Saint-14 and Osiris shared an extremely close, romantic bond and it was Saint-14 who made the recommendation to name Osiris as Vanguard Commander. In regards to the Speaker, Saint-14 viewed the scholar as a father figure and the two confided in each other during moments of doubt. When Osiris slowly grew disillusioned with the Traveler and began to bitterly argue with the Speaker, Saint-14 often played the peacekeeper between them. Saint-14 tried to convince Osiris was needed as Vanguard Commander and that the Speaker was a great leader and tried to convince the Speaker that Osiris was needed in the defense of the Last City and not to act rashly in handling the growing cult surrounding Osiris. When Osiris went missing on Mercury, Saint-14 didn't hesitate to look for his wayward friend. Despite their differences, Osiris deeply respected Saint-14 and after finding evidence relating to him, he asked the Guardian to investigate if his friend was alive. After finding his tomb and body, Osiris was devastated, citing his failure to save him as his greatest regret.<ref name="NEtD"/>
Saint had unique relations with The Speaker and fellow legendary Guardian, Osiris. Saint-14 and Osiris shared an extremely close, romantic bond and it was Saint-14 who made the recommendation to name Osiris as Vanguard Commander. In regards to the Speaker, Saint-14 viewed the scholar as a father figure and the two confided in each other during moments of doubt. When Osiris slowly grew disillusioned with the Traveler and began to bitterly argue with the Speaker, Saint-14 often played the peacekeeper between them. Saint-14 tried to convince Osiris was needed as Vanguard Commander and that the Speaker was a great leader and tried to convince the Speaker that Osiris was needed in the defense of the Last City and not to act rashly in handling the growing cult surrounding Osiris. When Osiris went missing on Mercury, Saint-14 didn't hesitate to look for his wayward friend. Despite their differences, Osiris deeply respected Saint-14 and after finding evidence relating to him, he asked the Guardian to investigate if his friend was alive. After finding his tomb and body, Osiris was devastated, citing his failure to save him as his greatest regret.<ref name="NEtD"/>


Upon reemerging, Saint-14's personality remains largely the same before his fate was changed and is happy to return home, reunite with old friends and see how much has changed. Though overwhelmed at first, he quickly adapted to the situation and wished to be of use to the City. He was saddened upon learning of the Red War, those who were lost in the war and the death of his father figure, The Speaker, Saint-14 remained steadfast in protecting the innocent.
Upon reemerging, Saint-14's personality remains largely the same before his fate was changed and is happy to return home, reunite with old friends and see how much has changed. Though overwhelmed at first, he quickly adapted to the situation and wished to be of use to the City. He was saddened upon learning of the Red War, those who were lost in the war and the death of his father figure, The SpeakerSaint-14 remained steadfast in protecting the innocent.


Saint-14 had theorized that the [[Darkness]] was an army of aliens that had been rejected by the [[Traveler]], which he would in-fact allude to the [[Fallen]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/19)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Darkness#The_Darkness|Darkness]]''</ref> Saint-14 has shown a strong disgust towards the Fallen, having witnessed their brutality and was driven sick upon witnessing [[Dreg]]s devour children. He has also shown a strong dislike of the Vex, who in his words "murdered" Mercury. Given his aversion with the Fallen, Saint-14 refused to speak with [[Mithrax]] and those of the House of Light, though he would eventually say that he would have to find the time to do so. His dislike with the Fallen would come to a head after Ikora granted Mithrax and the House of Light sanctuary within the Last City in an effort to gain their aid in combating the Endless Night. At first outraged with the Fallen being welcomed into the Last City and often verbally sparing with Mithrax, his belief that the Eliksni of the House of Light being no different to the Fallen he battled in the past would change after seeing the House's non-combatants live in terror of him, including their children. From Mithrax, Saint-14 learn that his deeds against the Fallen, that made him a legend in the Last City, also made him a monster that the Eliksni tell their children and now to live in peace, they must live with that nightmare everyday. Mithrax's tale changes his attitude towards the Eliksni, coming to an understanding with the Light Kell. Eventually, after fighting the Endless Night together, Saint-14 would accept Mithrax as a friend and ally, along with the House of Light, protecting them from Lakshmi-2's plot to expel them using the Vex.
Saint-14 had theorized that the [[Darkness]] was an army of aliens that had been rejected by the [[Traveler]], which he would in-fact allude to the [[Fallen]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/19)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Darkness#The_Darkness|Darkness]]''</ref> Saint-14 has shown a strong disgust towards the Fallen, having witnessed their brutality and was driven sick upon witnessing [[Dreg]]s devour children. He has also shown a strong dislike of the Vex, who in his words "murdered" Mercury. Given his aversion with the Fallen, Saint-14 refused to speak with [[Mithrax]] and those of the House of Light, though he would eventually say that he would have to find the time to do so. His dislike with the Fallen would come to a head after Ikora granted Mithrax and the House of Light sanctuary within the Last City in an effort to gain their aid in combating the Endless Night. At first outraged with the Fallen being welcomed into the Last City and often verbally sparing with Mithrax, his belief that the Eliksni of the House of Light being no different to the Fallen he battled in the past would change after seeing the House's non-combatants live in terror of him, including their children. From Mithrax, Saint-14 learn that his deeds against the Fallen, that made him a legend in the Last City, also made him a monster that the Eliksni tell their children and now to live in peace, they must live with that nightmare everyday. Mithrax's tale changes his attitude towards the Eliksni, coming to an understanding with the Light Kell. Eventually, after fighting the Endless Night together, Saint-14 would accept Mithrax as a friend and ally, along with the House of Light, protecting them from Lakshmi-2's plot to expel them using the Vex.