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|species= [[Fallen]] | |species= [[Fallen]] | ||
|type= [[Captain]] | |type= [[Captain]] | ||
|house= [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of | |house= [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Judgment]] <br> [[House of Kings]] <br> [[House of Salvation]] <br> [[House of Stone]] <br> [[House of Winter]] <br> [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[House of Light]] | ||
|gender= Various | |gender= Various | ||
|rank= Political Leader <br> [[Ketch]] Commander | |rank= Political Leader <br> [[Ketch]] Commander | ||
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Kells, or '''Kel''' in Eliksni culture, act as the political leader of their Fallen House, ruling their people and command their forces with an iron fist and usually commandeer their House's flagship [[Ketch]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/sepiks-prime| Sepiks Prime] </ref> Kells are also known for controling their Houses' [[Ether]] supply through the use of an [[The Elder Cipher|Elder Cipher]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/the-elder-cipher-3| Elder Cipher]</ref> | Kells, or '''Kel''' in Eliksni culture, act as the political leader of their Fallen House, ruling their people and command their forces with an iron fist and usually commandeer their House's flagship [[Ketch]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/sepiks-prime| Sepiks Prime] </ref> Kells are also known for controling their Houses' [[Ether]] supply through the use of an [[The Elder Cipher|Elder Cipher]].<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/the-elder-cipher-3| Elder Cipher]</ref> | ||
They are mysterious figures rarely seen by lower ranks of the House and often viewed as mad, however the Kells travel a delicate path toward understanding and in the Old ways of the Eliksni, sought guidance from the Elders of [[House of Judgment|House Judgement]] on codes of dignity and law. <ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/House_of_Wolves#The_Ruling_House|The Ruling House]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Death to Kells]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]] : [[House of Wolves (expansion)| House of Wolves]] , PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The Queen#Variks, The Loyal|Variks, The Loyal]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/3910621915-kellbreakers-path| Kellbreaker's Path]</ref> | They are mysterious figures rarely seen by lower ranks of the House and often viewed as mad, however the Kells travel a delicate path toward understanding and in the Old ways of the Eliksni, sought guidance from the Elders of [[House of Judgment|House Judgement]] on codes of dignity and law.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/House_of_Wolves#The_Ruling_House|The Ruling House]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Death to Kells]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]] : [[House of Wolves (expansion)| House of Wolves]] , PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The Queen#Variks, The Loyal|Variks, The Loyal]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/3910621915-kellbreakers-path| Kellbreaker's Path]</ref> | ||
Only the strongest Fallen warrior leads the pack. <ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/3312628687-kells-cloak| Kell's Cloak]</ref> Kells maintain order among the House, whose subjects can often be aggressive. Their first command is a word and if unheeded, then the Kell's second command is the blade, resulting in docking. <ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/2662103142-kellhunters-rally| Kellhunter's Rally]</ref> Shamed Eliksni may later redeem themselves through brutal ceremonial combats such as the [[Archon's Forge]] or other means to prove their might. <ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Ghost Stories#From Fallen Ground|From Fallen Ground]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/wanted-peekis-the-disavowed| Peekis the Disavowed]</ref> Since the Eliksni culture has a love for Honor, the weak are Honor-bond into subservience and respect their Kell's authority like that of a sniper.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/2303881503-kellhunters-sight| Kellhunter's Sight]</ref> | Only the strongest Fallen warrior leads the pack.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/3312628687-kells-cloak| Kell's Cloak]</ref> Kells maintain order among the House, whose subjects can often be aggressive. Their first command is a word and if unheeded, then the Kell's second command is the blade, resulting in docking.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/2662103142-kellhunters-rally| Kellhunter's Rally]</ref> Shamed Eliksni may later redeem themselves through brutal ceremonial combats such as the [[Archon's Forge]] or other means to prove their might.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Ghost Stories#From Fallen Ground|From Fallen Ground]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/wanted-peekis-the-disavowed| Peekis the Disavowed]</ref> Since the Eliksni culture has a love for Honor, the weak are Honor-bond into subservience and respect their Kell's authority like that of a sniper.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/2303881503-kellhunters-sight| Kellhunter's Sight]</ref> | ||
Kells also have access to better resources and eat better, sleep safer, and live longer. A strong Kell's power is described to be like the wind: swift, howling and everywhere at once, comparable to the Guardians. Kells are more stronger, faster, and intelligent, than the common Eliksni.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/2221235552-kellhunters-path| Kellhunter's Path]</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Death to Kells]]''</ref> If a Kell dies, the House collapses into a civil war between their nobility vying for dominance and kellship. Only the most powerful contender or when all opposition is gone can a new claimant assume control.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Draksis, Winter Kell|Draksis, Winter Kell]]''</ref> When the Wolf Kell, [[Virixas, Kell of Wolves|Virixas]], was killed by [[Mara Sov]], three [[Baron]]s fought against each other to become the new Kell of Wolves.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Reef Wars]]''</ref> | Kells also have access to better resources and eat better, sleep safer, and live longer. A strong Kell's power is described to be like the wind: swift, howling and everywhere at once, comparable to the Guardians. Kells are more stronger, faster, and intelligent, than the common Eliksni.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/items/2221235552-kellhunters-path| Kellhunter's Path]</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Death to Kells]]''</ref> If a Kell dies, the House collapses into a civil war between their nobility vying for dominance and kellship. Only the most powerful contender or when all opposition is gone can a new claimant assume control.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Leadership#Draksis, Winter Kell|Draksis, Winter Kell]]''</ref> When the Wolf Kell, [[Virixas, Kell of Wolves|Virixas]], was killed by [[Mara Sov]], three [[Baron]]s fought against each other to become the new Kell of Wolves.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Reef Wars]]''</ref> | ||
However it is possible that a House can still function without a Kell, as an [[Archon]], [[Prime Servitor]], or another Kell from a different House can assume command of the House. <ref name = "Transcript">[http://destiny.bungie.org/forum/index.php?id=13568 '''Destiny.bungie.org''': ''Transcript of the official English version of the cards'']</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[The Taken King]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Prime's Path]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/House_of_Wolves#A_Kell_Rising|A Kell Rising]]''</ref> Their loss severely weakens a House and demoralizes its forces, so for this reason, Kells are a prime target for enemy forces. | [[File:SinkentoEramis1.gif|thumb|right|300px|The Kell of Darkness, Eramis]] | ||
However it is possible that a House can still function without a Kell, as an [[Archon]], [[Prime Servitor]], or another Kell from a different House can assume command of the House.<ref name = "Transcript">[http://destiny.bungie.org/forum/index.php?id=13568 '''Destiny.bungie.org''': ''Transcript of the official English version of the cards'']</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[The Taken King]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Prime's Path]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/House_of_Wolves#A_Kell_Rising|A Kell Rising]]''</ref> Their loss severely weakens a House and demoralizes its forces, so for this reason, Kells are a prime target for enemy forces. | |||
Recently with the fall of the Houses, most Kells have perished. Only the [[House of Judgment]], [[House of Light]], and the [[House of Darkness]] are three known to be led by self-proclaimed Kells. | Recently with the fall of the Houses, most Kells have perished. Only the [[House of Judgment]], [[House of Light]], and the [[House of Darkness]] are three known to be led by self-proclaimed Kells. | ||
== | ==Kell of Kells Prophecy== | ||
According to a prophecy by the [[House of Rain]], the [[Great Machine]] would crown a mighty warrior as the Kell of Kells, and rule over all houses. None but [[Skolas]] and [[Variks]] has ever attempted to claim this title for themselves.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/House of Wolves#The Kell of Kells|The Kell of Kells]]''</ref> | According to a prophecy by the [[House of Rain]], the [[Great Machine]] would crown a mighty warrior as the Kell of Kells, and rule over all houses. None but [[Skolas]] and [[Variks]] has ever attempted to claim this title for themselves.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/House of Wolves#The Kell of Kells|The Kell of Kells]]''</ref> | ||
==Notable Kells== | ==Notable Kells== | ||
*[[House of Devils]] | *'''[[House of Devils]]''' | ||
**[[Solkis, Kell of Devils]] | **[[Solkis, Kell of Devils]] | ||
*[[House of Judgment]] | *'''[[House of Judgment]]''' | ||
**[[Variks, The Loyal|Variks, Kell of Kells]] | **[[Variks, The Loyal|Variks, Kell of Kells]] | ||
*[[House of Kings]] | *'''[[House of Kings]]''' | ||
**[[Craask|Craask, Kell of Kings]] | **[[Craask|Craask, Kell of Kings]] | ||
*[[House of Light]] | *'''[[House of Light]]''' | ||
**[[Mithrax, the Forsaken|Mithrax, Kell of Light]] | **[[Mithrax, the Forsaken|Mithrax, Kell of Light]] | ||
*[[House of Stone]] | *'''[[House of Salvation]]''' | ||
**[[Eramis, Kell of Darkness]] | |||
*'''[[House of Stone]]''' | |||
**[[Chelchis, Kell of Stone]] | **[[Chelchis, Kell of Stone]] | ||
*[[House of Winter]] | *'''[[House of Winter]]''' | ||
**[[Draksis, Winter Kell]] | **[[Draksis, Winter Kell]] | ||
*[[House of Wolves]] | *'''[[House of Wolves]]''' | ||
**[[Virixas, Kell of Wolves]] | **[[Virixas, Kell of Wolves]] | ||
**[[Skolas, Kell of Kells]] | **[[Skolas, Kell of Kells]] | ||
**[[Mara Sov|Mara Sov, Queen of the Reef | **[[Mara Sov|Mara Sov, Queen of the Reef]] | ||
== | ==Claimants to Kellship== | ||
*House of Wolves | *'''[[House of Wolves]]''' | ||
**[[Irxis, Wolf Baroness]] | **[[Irxis, Wolf Baroness]] | ||
**[[Parixas, the Howling]] | **[[Parixas, the Howling]] | ||
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==Mentioned Only== | ==Mentioned Only== | ||
* Drifis, the Daring, mentioned in the Fallen Kingdom Anthology. | * Drifis, the Daring, mentioned in the Fallen Kingdom Anthology. | ||
* A Kell killed by [[Rezyl Azzir]] <ref>'''Bungie (2016/4/15)''', ''[[Destiny]], Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Rezyl Azzir - War Without End|Rezyl Azzir - War Without End]]''</ref> | * A Kell killed by [[Rezyl Azzir]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/4/15)''', ''[[Destiny]], Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Rezyl Azzir - War Without End|Rezyl Azzir - War Without End]]''</ref> | ||
* A Kell who docked [[Taniks, the Scarred]] in the item description of ''Does Not Bow''. | * A Kell who docked [[Taniks, the Scarred]] in the item description of ''Does Not Bow''. | ||
* A Kell who died in the item description of ''Cloak of Five Full Moons''. | * A Kell who died in the item description of ''Cloak of Five Full Moons''. | ||