Egregore

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Egregore is a strange fungus-like life form that is commonly associated with the Darkness. It has been encountered in various locations like the Derelict, the Cabal Carrier Glykon Volatus and the Leviathan.

Overview

Egregore resembles Earth fungi in many respects, but while Earth fungi feed on dead or decomposing matter, egregore is drawn to the unique psychological phenomena associated with the deaths of sentient beings. The fungus is capable of infecting sentient beings through the use of skull-penetrating tendrils, which enable the egregore to suspend the victim’s mind in a state of near-brain death, allowing it to feed on the drawn-out death process of the victim.

Egregore spores are linked to a mycelial network that connects them across the void of space and even alternate dimensions. These spores can apparently "open one's mind" to the Darkness, and permit affected individuals to pass through energy barriers generated by the fungus.

Following the experiments aboard the Glykon, the Crown of Sorrow now acts as a means to spread egregore whenever it is used. This can be seen aboard the Glykon and, most recently, the H.E.L.M.. Ordinarily, it would take centuries for egregore to spread across a planet or a ship the size of the Leviathan, but its growth has been greatly accelerated aboard the Leviathan through the use of the Crown.

Egregore appears to form a network of connections between Darkness-related entities, such as the Pyramids and Ziggurat, and connects them to a central point that communicates with those like Rhulk and Calus, which appears to be the Witness. Eris Morn and the Drifter discover this through experimentation by burning egregore stalks near Pyramid technology.

Gallery

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  Petrified egregore

Trivia

• Egregore refers to a concept in Occultism wherein an expressly believed thought manifests amongst a group of like-minded thinkers. The definition of this has changed over time, from manifesting an actual physical being that assists the group, in the form of a guardian angel or other being, to just the ability for the thought to grow in strength within the group, becoming evermore influential in the groups actions. Therefore, egregore is parasitic in its relationship to its host group. This can be said to be represented in Destiny, as egregore has so far appeared to grow within regions of lifeforms with a strong like-minded thought process and purpose; Loyalists and their dedication to Calus, Scorn and their dedication to finding meaning to their existence. Drifter's ownership of some egregore may indicate his singular strength of will to survive, with the egregore feeding on this.
• Egregore is linked to the common theme of memory from other Darkness-based creations, such as the Nightmares and Taken.

List of appearances

• Destiny 2
  • Season of the Drifter (First appearance)
  • Season of the Chosen
  • Season of the Haunted