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===Ancient Past===
===Ancient Past===
====The Court of Oryx====
====The Court of Oryx====
[[File:Dreadnaught - Umbral Causeway.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Court of Oryx]]
[[File:Dreadnaught - Umbral Causeway.jpg|thumb|300px|The Court of Oryx]]
{{Quote|I shall establish a court, and whoever comes into this court may challenge me. My court will be the High War. It will be a killing ground and a school of the [[sword logic]] we have learned from our [[Worm|gods]].|[[Oryx, the Taken King|Auryx, King of the Hive]]}}
{{Quote|I shall establish a court, and whoever comes into this court may challenge me. My court will be the High War. It will be a killing ground and a school of the [[sword logic]] we have learned from our [[Worm|gods]].|[[Oryx, the Taken King|Auryx, King of the Hive]]}}


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====The Spawn of Oryx====
====The Spawn of Oryx====
[[File:OryxCrota.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Hive King Oryx alongside Crota, the Hive Prince]]
[[File:OryxCrota.jpg|thumb|300px|Hive King Oryx alongside Crota, the Hive Prince]]
{{Quote|When I get home from my wanderings in the Deep, and I take back my throne, I'm going to have children. That's what I need. Sons and daughters to love and kill.|Oryx}}
{{Quote|When I get home from my wanderings in the Deep, and I take back my throne, I'm going to have children. That's what I need. Sons and daughters to love and kill.|Oryx}}


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===The Shrine of Oryx===  
===The Shrine of Oryx===  
[[File:Sardok.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Eye of Oryx, Sardok]]
[[File:Sardok.jpg|thumb|300px|The Eye of Oryx, Sardok]]
{{Quote|Until the Darkness reigns, the Eyes must never close.|[[Grimoire]] description.}}<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire:Enemies/Exalted Hive#Sardok, Eye of Crota|Sardok, Eye of Crota]]''</ref>
{{Quote|Until the Darkness reigns, the Eyes must never close.|[[Grimoire]] description.}}<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire:Enemies/Exalted Hive#Sardok, Eye of Crota|Sardok, Eye of Crota]]''</ref>


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===The Taken War===
===The Taken War===
[[File:OryxCinematic1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Oryx observing the Battle of Saturn]]
[[File:OryxCinematic1.jpg|thumb|300px|Oryx observing the Battle of Saturn]]
{{main|Taken War}}
{{main|Taken War}}
{{quote|What Crota began, I complete. My will... conquers all!|Oryx, the Taken King}}
{{quote|What Crota began, I complete. My will... conquers all!|Oryx, the Taken King}}
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The Hive God's invasion first met resistance by the [[Mara Sov|Queen]] of the [[Reef]] who gathered her fleet to engage the Dreadnaught leading to the [[Battle of Saturn]]. The Queen and her [[Techeun]]s unleashed the mysterious [[Harbinger]] energy weapon on the Dreadnaught, only to be left unscathed. Oryx countered the [[Awoken]] by unleashing his [[Oversoul]] to obliterate the Queen's fleet in a single blast.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Inventory/Special_Weapons#Telesto|Telesto]]''</ref> However, the battle helped halt Oryx's fleet and kept it locked outside of the inner system.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]]''</ref> In retaliation, Oryx and his forces invaded the the homeland of the Awoken, the [[Dreaming City]], for their defiance. While exploring the city he encountered an [[Ahamkara]], [[Riven]] and Took the creature as he began to create bargains with the wish-making entity.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Warlock)#Hood_of_the_Great_Hunt|Hood of the Great Hunt]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Warlock)#Robes_of_the_Great_Hunt|Robes of the Great Hunt]]''</ref>
The Hive God's invasion first met resistance by the [[Mara Sov|Queen]] of the [[Reef]] who gathered her fleet to engage the Dreadnaught leading to the [[Battle of Saturn]]. The Queen and her [[Techeun]]s unleashed the mysterious [[Harbinger]] energy weapon on the Dreadnaught, only to be left unscathed. Oryx countered the [[Awoken]] by unleashing his [[Oversoul]] to obliterate the Queen's fleet in a single blast.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Inventory/Special_Weapons#Telesto|Telesto]]''</ref> However, the battle helped halt Oryx's fleet and kept it locked outside of the inner system.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]]''</ref> In retaliation, Oryx and his forces invaded the the homeland of the Awoken, the [[Dreaming City]], for their defiance. While exploring the city he encountered an [[Ahamkara]], [[Riven]] and Took the creature as he began to create bargains with the wish-making entity.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Warlock)#Hood_of_the_Great_Hunt|Hood of the Great Hunt]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Warlock)#Robes_of_the_Great_Hunt|Robes of the Great Hunt]]''</ref>


[[File:Oryx.gif|thumb|right|300px|Oryx demonstrating the power to Take]]
[[File:Oryx.gif|thumb|300px|Oryx demonstrating the power to Take]]


Oryx then blighted the system and targeted the [[Cabal]] based on [[Phobos]]. The [[Skyburners]] noticed strange activity and began to investigate; only for them to be Taken and made to fight their comrades. The Legion commander, [[Primus Ta'aun]] ordered a mass evacuation, which caught the [[Vanguard]]s attention and sent the [[Guardian]]s to investigate. Oryx confronted the Guardians with a vision and declared his intention to kill them for killing his son. The Guardians barely escaped the base as more Taken overwhelmed them. Oryx's at the same time unleashed his Taken on [[Mars]] which delivered major casualties to the [[Dust Giants]], [[Blind Legion]], and [[Sand Eaters]] legions stationed on the planet.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]]''</ref> The Taken War began.
Oryx then blighted the system and targeted the [[Cabal]] based on [[Phobos]]. The [[Skyburners]] noticed strange activity and began to investigate; only for them to be Taken and made to fight their comrades. The Legion commander, [[Primus Ta'aun]] ordered a mass evacuation, which caught the [[Vanguard]]s attention and sent the [[Guardian]]s to investigate. Oryx confronted the Guardians with a vision and declared his intention to kill them for killing his son. The Guardians barely escaped the base as more Taken overwhelmed them. Oryx's at the same time unleashed his Taken on [[Mars]] which delivered major casualties to the [[Dust Giants]], [[Blind Legion]], and [[Sand Eaters]] legions stationed on the planet.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]]''</ref> The Taken War began.
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At the top of the Devil's Spire, Oryx used an [[Echo of Oryx]] to attack the Guardians but was repelled by them as they secured Cayde's stealth drive to breach into the Dreadnaught.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Cayde's Stash]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Dreadnaught]]''</ref> Oryx then countered the Cabal strike led by Primus Ta'aun, by Taking him and confronted the Guardians with another Echo of Oryx. When they tried to pass through the rupture, Eris Morn explained that only an [[Ascendant Hive]] could enter.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Enemy of My Enemy]]''</ref> To become Ascendant, the Guardians snuck into Crota's throne world and stole his essence during the procession of his death ceremony allowing them to bypass the portal.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Last Rites]]''</ref>
At the top of the Devil's Spire, Oryx used an [[Echo of Oryx]] to attack the Guardians but was repelled by them as they secured Cayde's stealth drive to breach into the Dreadnaught.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Cayde's Stash]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Dreadnaught]]''</ref> Oryx then countered the Cabal strike led by Primus Ta'aun, by Taking him and confronted the Guardians with another Echo of Oryx. When they tried to pass through the rupture, Eris Morn explained that only an [[Ascendant Hive]] could enter.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Enemy of My Enemy]]''</ref> To become Ascendant, the Guardians snuck into Crota's throne world and stole his essence during the procession of his death ceremony allowing them to bypass the portal.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Last Rites]]''</ref>


[[File:Oryxregicide.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Oryx, the Taken King emerges]]
[[File:Oryxregicide.jpg|thumb|300px|Oryx, the Taken King emerges]]


To stop them, Oryx unleashed two of his new Taken Champions, Ta'aun and [[Baxx]], which were defeated by the Guardians. As they neared the entrance of Oryx's room, Oryx emerged to personally challenge them. Despite his dark powers, Oryx was unable to defeat the Guardians and retreated to the Ascendant realm, leaving behind his sword, [[Willbreaker]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Regicide]]''</ref>
To stop them, Oryx unleashed two of his new Taken Champions, Ta'aun and [[Baxx]], which were defeated by the Guardians. As they neared the entrance of Oryx's room, Oryx emerged to personally challenge them. Despite his dark powers, Oryx was unable to defeat the Guardians and retreated to the Ascendant realm, leaving behind his sword, [[Willbreaker]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Regicide]]''</ref>
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===The Vacant Throne===
===The Vacant Throne===
[[File:Malok.gif|thumb|right|300px|Blood of Oryx Champion and the Taken Prince, Malok]]
[[File:Malok.gif|thumb|300px|Blood of Oryx Champion and the Taken Prince, Malok]]


With the Osmium Throne vacant, some powerful Hive and Taken saw an opportunity to seize it for themselves. [[Alak-Hul, the Darkblade]], a Hive Knight who Oryx had considered a foster son emerged to take the throne. However before Alak-Hul could break free of [[The Sunless Cell]] where Oryx had imprisoned him earlier for his attempted usurpation, and become the King of the Hive, he was defeated by a fireteam of Guardians.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Sunless Cell]]''</ref> The strike also saw the demise of [[Ecthar, Sword of Oryx]] and the [[Adleg, Warden of Oryx|Wa]][[Heolstor, Warden of Oryx|rd]][[Thracu, Warden of Oryx|ens]] of the Sunless Cell.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A Sword Reforged]]''</ref>
With the Osmium Throne vacant, some powerful Hive and Taken saw an opportunity to seize it for themselves. [[Alak-Hul, the Darkblade]], a Hive Knight who Oryx had considered a foster son emerged to take the throne. However before Alak-Hul could break free of [[The Sunless Cell]] where Oryx had imprisoned him earlier for his attempted usurpation, and become the King of the Hive, he was defeated by a fireteam of Guardians.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Sunless Cell]]''</ref> The strike also saw the demise of [[Ecthar, Sword of Oryx]] and the [[Adleg, Warden of Oryx|Wa]][[Heolstor, Warden of Oryx|rd]][[Thracu, Warden of Oryx|ens]] of the Sunless Cell.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A Sword Reforged]]''</ref>
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Sometime later, the Taken Knight [[Malok, Pride of Oryx]] enacted his own bid to claim dominance over the remaining Hive and Taken with his mastery of the blights to become the New Taken King. [[Variks, the Loyal]] received reports of Malok's activities and sent in the Guardian to investigate. Eventually, the Guardian were able to drive Malok out of the Dreadnaught and into the Hellmouth, where he met his end when confronted by a fireteam at the Shrine of Oryx.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Blighted Chalice]]''</ref>
Sometime later, the Taken Knight [[Malok, Pride of Oryx]] enacted his own bid to claim dominance over the remaining Hive and Taken with his mastery of the blights to become the New Taken King. [[Variks, the Loyal]] received reports of Malok's activities and sent in the Guardian to investigate. Eventually, the Guardian were able to drive Malok out of the Dreadnaught and into the Hellmouth, where he met his end when confronted by a fireteam at the Shrine of Oryx.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Blighted Chalice]]''</ref>


[[File:Nokris.gif|thumb|right|300px|Son of Oryx, Nokris]]
[[File:Nokris.gif|thumb|300px|Son of Oryx, Nokris]]


[[Nokris]], the disowned, heretical son of Oryx and forgotten brother of Crota, would make his own stand against the Guardians after arising from slumber in the icy depths of [[Mars]]' [[Hellas Basin]] with his master, the Worm God [[Xol, Will of the Thousands]]. The herald of Xol sought to conquer the red planet for his god but like his former family, Nokris would fall against the Warriors of Light.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/5/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Strange Terrain]]''</ref>
[[Nokris]], the disowned, heretical son of Oryx and forgotten brother of Crota, would make his own stand against the Guardians after arising from slumber in the icy depths of [[Mars]]' [[Hellas Basin]] with his master, the Worm God [[Xol, Will of the Thousands]]. The herald of Xol sought to conquer the red planet for his god but like his former family, Nokris would fall against the Warriors of Light.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/5/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Strange Terrain]]''</ref>