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Rapid Movement <br> Summon Hive <br> Summon [[Fallen]] <br> Summon [[Wrathborn]] | Rapid Movement <br> Summon Hive <br> Summon [[Fallen]] <br> Summon [[Wrathborn]] | ||
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{{quote|All tithes to Xivu Arath. War Dominant. Endless.|The High Celebrant of Xivu Arath | {{Article quote|All tithes to Xivu Arath. War Dominant. Endless.|The High Celebrant of Xivu Arath}} | ||
The '''High Celebrant of Xivu Arath''' | The '''High Celebrant of Xivu Arath''' was an [[Ascendant Hive]] [[Knight]] tasked by [[Xivu Arath, God of War]] with creating an army of [[Wrathborn]] in the [[Sol System]]. The High Celebrant created numerous [[Cryptolith]]s dedicated to his master found across the system that corrupted [[Fallen]], [[Cabal]], and other [[Hive]] broods alike into worshipping Xivu Arath. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Immolant=== | ===Immolant=== | ||
{{Quote|Die well, Osiris.|High Celebrant}} | {{Quote|Die well, Osiris.|High Celebrant}} | ||
When [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]]'s sister, [[Savathûn]], went into hiding for interfering with the [[Pyramids]] messages to the [[Guardians]], the War Goddess took this opportunity to consolidate her power within the [[Sol System]]. Seeking to establish a foothold over the power vacuum, the God of War sent her High Celebrant to oversee the creation of the [[Wrathborn]] using [[Cryptolith]]s embedded across the system, including on the [[Moon]], the [[Tangled Shore]], and the [[Dreaming City]]. He would also hunt the excommunicated Witch Queen and wrestle the Hive free of her schemes.<ref name="Immolant">'''Bungie (2020/11/16)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]]'', ''[[Weblore]]: [[Weblore#DREAD NOT|Immolant Pt. 2]]''</ref> | |||
The High Celebrant sought to conscript the entire [[Hidden Swarm]] of [[Luna]] into [[Xivu Arath's Horde]]. With the entirety of the Scarlet Court, led by [[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota's]] surviving daughters [[Voshyr]] and [[Kinox]], having gathered into one place at the [[Enduring Abyss]], their communion with the Hive God was interrupted by the sudden appearance of the [[Warlock]] [[Osiris]]. Facing an overwhelming onslaught of [[Light]], fifteen noble-brood were incinerated by his [[Dawnblade]], including Voshyr and her kin [[Yishra]] and [[Ayriax]], while [[Kinox]] fled leaving her son [[Ulg'Urin]] to be consumed by a [[Nova Bomb]] alongside his Knight guard. Only the High Celebrant stood unscathed from the ferocious assault and was called upon by Osiris to face him.<ref name="Immolant"/> | |||
Xivu Arath would only draw strength from the Warlock's violent fervor and the deaths of the noble Hive; her will projected from the Cryptolith | Xivu Arath would only draw strength from the Warlock's violent fervor and the deaths of the noble Hive; her will projected from the Cryptolith dispelled his [[Dawnblade|Well of Radiance]] and attempted to enthrall Osiris into a [[Wrathborn]]. However, the Warlock resisted the efforts to corrupt him, causing the High Celebrant to instead carve runes into the stone on either side of Osiris to offer him up as a sacrifice for the War God while declaring that all tithes of war went to her. He then plunged his sword into the stone above Osiris head to complete the ritual and activating the runes. The High Celebrant tells Osiris to die well before it departs back into Luna's depths. However, Osiris escaped Xivu Arath's grasp with thanks to the sacrifice of his Ghost [[Sagira]].<ref name="Immolant"/> | ||
===Hunting Season=== | ===Hunting Season=== | ||
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===End of the Celebrant=== | ===End of the Celebrant=== | ||
Roughly eight weeks following its initial escape, the Crow was able to locate the Celebrant hiding within the [[Dreaming City]] thanks to the Guardian's numerous Wrathborn hunts. After upgrading the [[Cryptolith Lure]], The Guardian and Crow made their way to the Cryptolith within [[Harbinger's Seclude]] to summon the High Celebrant and end him once and for all.<ref name="CDG">'''Bungie (2020/11/16)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Missions|Mission]]: [[Coup de Grâce]]''</ref> | Roughly eight weeks following its initial escape, the [[Hunter]] [[Uldren Sov|Crow]] was able to locate the Celebrant hiding within the [[Dreaming City]] thanks to the Guardian's numerous Wrathborn hunts. After upgrading the [[Cryptolith Lure]], The Guardian and Crow made their way to the Cryptolith within [[Harbinger's Seclude]] to summon the High Celebrant and end him once and for all.<ref name="CDG">'''Bungie (2020/11/16)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Hunt]] - [[Missions|Mission]]: [[Coup de Grâce]]''</ref> | ||
As the Guardian was able to activate the Cryptolith, the Crow was able to tag him to make sure he wouldn’t escape from them again. The Celebrant would lead them through a wild goose chase throughout the Harbinger's Seclude and the Ascendant Plane while summoning both Fallen and Hive Wrathborn to delay both Guardians. However, he would succeed in escaping back into the Ascendant Realm and closing the portal behind it, leaving Crow inside to deal with him.<ref name="CDG"/> | As the Guardian was able to activate the Cryptolith, the Crow was able to tag him to make sure he wouldn’t escape from them again. The Celebrant would lead them through a wild goose chase throughout the Harbinger's Seclude and the Ascendant Plane while summoning both Fallen and Hive Wrathborn to delay both Guardians. However, he would succeed in escaping back into the Ascendant Realm and closing the portal behind it, leaving Crow inside to deal with him.<ref name="CDG"/> | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The High Celebrant is encountered twice in two separate missions. For the Wrathborn Hunt/Coup de Grâce mission, refer to the second section of Gameplay. | The High Celebrant is encountered twice in two separate missions. For the Wrathborn Hunt/Coup de Grâce mission, refer to the second section of Gameplay. | ||
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'''Coup de Grâce''' | '''Coup de Grâce''' | ||
With the [[Cryptolith Lure]] charged and fully upgraded, the Player Guardian with the assistance of [[Crow]] set off towards the Dreaming City to pull the High Celebrant out of hiding and finish it once and for all. Landing in [[Harbinger's Seclude]], Players are tasked to proceed further into the Seclude within the Dreaming City and seek out the nearby Cryptolith. Following the directions given, Players will encounter a small amount of Hive in the way that should be very easily taken care of. Upon killing these Hive, the door barring the way should open to a larger area where the Cryptolith is. Placing down the lure, the High Celebrant will appear and begin to teleport around the immediate area repeatedly. It is advised not to waste ammo during this and to instead wait until the Celebrant summons corrupted Wrathborn that can be killed to obtain the 'Wrathful' buff. Upon damaging the High Celebrant enough they will flee through the Ascendant pane leaving a spherical 'tear' in their wake. Players shoot this dark sphere and it will open a portal to the [[Ascendant Plane]] to pursue the Celebrant. They would follow the blood trail and return back to the material plane when shooting open another tear and be met with the Celebrant once more. Of course, without the wrathful buff, or as Ghost claims 'reclaimed Light' damage done to the High Celebrant is not optimal. Players must simply wait for Crow to flush out Corrupted Wrathborn from the Ascendant Plane into the same room as the Player which the Player can then kill for the pools that grant the wrathful buff. After enough damage, the Celebrant will flee once more and Players again will have to shoot open the residual tear it leaves behind and follow its trail of blood through the Ascendant plane. Following the trail, Players should end up back where they first encountered the Celebrant in the Dreaming City on shooting open another tear. Multiple enemies, including a [[Barrier Knight]] Champion, will be present. It is not required to have an Anti-barrier mod unless Players are really | With the [[Cryptolith Lure]] charged and fully upgraded, the Player Guardian with the assistance of [[Uldren Sov|Crow]] set off towards the Dreaming City to pull the High Celebrant out of hiding and finish it once and for all. Landing in [[Harbinger's Seclude]], Players are tasked to proceed further into the Seclude within the Dreaming City and seek out the nearby Cryptolith. Following the directions given, Players will encounter a small amount of Hive in the way that should be very easily taken care of. Upon killing these Hive, the door barring the way should open to a larger area where the Cryptolith is. Placing down the lure, the High Celebrant will appear and begin to teleport around the immediate area repeatedly. It is advised not to waste ammo during this and to instead wait until the Celebrant summons corrupted Wrathborn that can be killed to obtain the 'Wrathful' buff. Upon damaging the High Celebrant enough they will flee through the Ascendant pane leaving a spherical 'tear' in their wake. Players shoot this dark sphere and it will open a portal to the [[Ascendant Plane]] to pursue the Celebrant. They would follow the blood trail and return back to the material plane when shooting open another tear and be met with the Celebrant once more. Of course, without the wrathful buff, or as Ghost claims 'reclaimed Light' damage done to the High Celebrant is not optimal. Players must simply wait for Crow to flush out Corrupted Wrathborn from the Ascendant Plane into the same room as the Player which the Player can then kill for the pools that grant the wrathful buff. After enough damage, the Celebrant will flee once more and Players again will have to shoot open the residual tear it leaves behind and follow its trail of blood through the Ascendant plane. Following the trail, Players should end up back where they first encountered the Celebrant in the Dreaming City on shooting open another tear. Multiple enemies, including a [[Barrier Knight]] Champion, will be present. It is not required to have an Anti-barrier mod unless Players are really under leveled as the Barrier Knight can be killed quick enough with optimal DPS before it can even deploy its barrier. | ||
After killing these enemies, Players will proceed forwards to encounter the Celebrant teleporting away from them repeatedly with an Immunity shield. The Celebrant will summon Hive reinforcements including an Ultra [[Wrathborn Hive]] [[Ogre]]. Players must kill this Ogre and the rest of the Hive. Having Crow trapped in the Ascendant plane and no residual tear left by the Celebrant, Players must plant down the Cryptolith near the large Awoken statue where the Ogre had spawned. This will force open a portal above the statue. This portal is impossible to jump to. Instead, players must follow the blood trail and discover hidden platforms that only appear once close enough to them. Following these platforms, Players should be able to reach the portal and enter the Ascendant Plane one final time. Navigation is important during this stage as the background and safe surfaces appear the same. Players must proceed to the lit Awoken structure housing an Ascendant Crystal. It should be noted some of the platforms vanish once touched by Players so constant movement is essential. Upon reaching the structure with the large Ascendant Crystal, Players will face off against the High Celebrant for the final time. Reinforcements akin to before will be summoned and Players should target the Corrupted Wrathborn Majors to obtain the Wrathful buff from the pools dropped. Once the High Celebrant is damaged enough it will try and flee in desperation, summoning more Hive and a [[Barrier Servitor]]. Once these enemies are killed, the High Celebrant will trap the Guardian and attempt to escape, however, Crow will close the portal it is trying to create. With this blow, the High Celebrant kneels and accepts their fate as the Player is freed and can land the killing blow. | After killing these enemies, Players will proceed forwards to encounter the Celebrant teleporting away from them repeatedly with an Immunity shield. The Celebrant will summon Hive reinforcements including an Ultra [[Wrathborn Hive]] [[Ogre]]. Players must kill this Ogre and the rest of the Hive. Having Crow trapped in the Ascendant plane and no residual tear left by the Celebrant, Players must plant down the Cryptolith near the large Awoken statue where the Ogre had spawned. This will force open a portal above the statue. This portal is impossible to jump to. Instead, players must follow the blood trail and discover hidden platforms that only appear once close enough to them. Following these platforms, Players should be able to reach the portal and enter the Ascendant Plane one final time. Navigation is important during this stage as the background and safe surfaces appear the same. Players must proceed to the lit Awoken structure housing an Ascendant Crystal. It should be noted some of the platforms vanish once touched by Players so constant movement is essential. Upon reaching the structure with the large Ascendant Crystal, Players will face off against the High Celebrant for the final time. Reinforcements akin to before will be summoned and Players should target the Corrupted Wrathborn Majors to obtain the Wrathful buff from the pools dropped. Once the High Celebrant is damaged enough it will try and flee in desperation, summoning more Hive and a [[Barrier Servitor]]. Once these enemies are killed, the High Celebrant will trap the Guardian and attempt to escape, however, Crow will close the portal it is trying to create. With this blow, the High Celebrant kneels and accepts their fate as the Player is freed and can land the killing blow. | ||
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==List of Appearances== | ==List of Appearances== | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Weblore]]:'' ''[[Weblore:Season_of_the_Hunt#Immolant_Pt._2|Immolant Pt. 2]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Destiny 2]]:'' ''[[Season of the Hunt]]'' | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||