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|focalworld(s)=[[Solar System]] | |||
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|distinctions=Light-empowerment<br>Immortality<br>Indestructibility | |||
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|notable-group=[[Iron Lords]]<br>[[Vanguard]]<br>[[Warlord]] | |||
|notable-person=[[Dominus Ghaul]]<br>[[The Drifter (character)|The Drifter]]<br>[[Dredgen Yor]] | |||
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'''Lightbearers''', also known as '''Risen''' or '''Light-bearers''', were individuals who were capable of wielding the [[Light]]. Most known Lightbearers come from the remnants of [[Humanity]] and were resurrected by [[Ghost]]s created by the [[Traveler]] during the [[Collapse]]. Initially scattered into various warring factions, most Lightbearers came to be united as [[Guardian]]s serving under the [[Vanguard]] in defense of [[The Last City]], although a few rogue Lightbearers continued to operate outside the Vanguard's purview. One known Lightbearer, [[Dominus Ghaul]], stole the power of the Light from the Traveler but was subsequently annihilated by the Traveler for his crimes. | |||
==Overview== | |||
Lightbearers of the present begin as dead mortals, chosen by the [[Ghost]]s of the [[Traveler]], deemed worthy of resurrection by their past lives and compatibility with their [[Ghost]]s.<ref>[http://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/283wsu/how_to_read_your_grimoire_cards/ '''Destiny the Game''' - ''How to read your Grimoire cards'']</ref> Upon their first resurrection, Lightbearers typically will have no memories of their past life.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Guardian#Guardians|Guardians]]''</ref> | |||
Lightbearers are capable of wielding the Light, including [[Arc]], [[Solar]], and [[Void]] energies. With their ability to be resurrected by their [[Ghost]]s and healed of any wounds, they are effectively immortal. However, if their Ghost is destroyed or refuses to resurrect them, then a Lightbearer will die a final death. | |||
==History== | |||
===The Dark Age=== | |||
Lightbearers of the [[Dark Age]] were viewed with wonder, awe, and fear by the Ghostless remnants of [[Humanity]]. While some banded together to protect humanity, others became [[Warlord]]s and ruled over their Ghostless subjects, posing as protectors who exploited them as laborers and soldiers. Some Warlords did seek to protect their subjects and were not cruel, such as Warlord [[Shaxx]]. Eventually many Lightbearers could no longer stand the rule of the Warlords and formed the [[Iron Lords]] under the leadership of Lord [[Radegast]]. The [[Warlord Conflict]] ended with the majority of the Warlords either dead or submitting to the Iron Lords. The Iron Lords themselves were eventually destroyed when they attempted to harness the power of [[SIVA]] in the [[Cosmodrome]] but instead were destroyed by its defenses and malevolent nature, with only Lord [[Saladin Forge]] and Lady [[Efrideet]] surviving the destruction of the order. | |||
With the rule of the Warlords at an end and the destruction of the Iron Lords, Lightbearers and Ghostless alike flocked to the protection of the Traveler and began construction of [[The Last City]]. Eventually the Lightbearers who settled in the Last City established the [[Vanguard]], a military organization dedicated to protecting the City and all of humanity. Members of the Vanguard came to be known as [[Guardian]]s. | |||
===The City Age=== | |||
Despite the rise of the [[City Age]], not all Lightbearers submitted to the authority of the Vanguard. A handful of Warlords continued to operate in remote regions of [[Earth]]. Other Ligthbearers like [[The Drifter (character)|The Drifter]] operated as mercenaries and explorers of the [[Solar System]] and beyond.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Ancient Apocalypse Armor (Warlock)|Ancient Apocalypse Hood]]''</ref> Some Guardians eventually abandoned the Vanguard to become rogue Lightbearers. Two of the most infamous rogue Lightbearers of the City Age were the murderer [[Dredgen Yor]] and [[Cyrell|Cyrell, the Ghost Hunter]].<ref name="GH">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Ghost_Stories#Ghost_Hunter|Ghost Hunter]]''</ref> | |||
During the [[Red War]], [[Dominus Ghaul]] of the [[Red Legion]] sought to become a Lightbearer by using a [[Traveler Cage|cage]] to imprison the Traveler and siphon its energies into himself. He succeeded and wielded the powers of the Light against [[The Guardian|The Young Wolf]] in a battle for the Last City. He was slain and resurrected as a massive being of Light, but was subsequently annihilated when the Traveler awoke and destroyed him for his crimes against it.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Chosen]]''</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*Lightbearers are suggested to not require sleep to function. It is unknown if this applies to all Lightbears or only [[Warlocks]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny 2, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description: [[Ego Talon Bond]]''</ref> | |||
*Exo Lightbears tend to remember their names when first resurrected, unlike Lightbearers of other races.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Sixth Coyote]]''</ref> | |||
**The sole known exception to this is Lord [[Felwinter]], who was named by his Ghost [[Felspring]] when he couldn't remember his name. | |||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Destiny]]'' | |||
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Races]] | |||
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Lightbearers, also known as Risen or Light-bearers, were individuals who were capable of wielding the Light. Most known Lightbearers come from the remnants of Humanity and were resurrected by Ghosts created by the Traveler during the Collapse. Initially scattered into various warring factions, most Lightbearers came to be united as Guardians serving under the Vanguard in defense of The Last City, although a few rogue Lightbearers continued to operate outside the Vanguard's purview. One known Lightbearer, Dominus Ghaul, stole the power of the Light from the Traveler but was subsequently annihilated by the Traveler for his crimes.
Overview
Lightbearers of the present begin as dead mortals, chosen by the Ghosts of the Traveler, deemed worthy of resurrection by their past lives and compatibility with their Ghosts.[1] Upon their first resurrection, Lightbearers typically will have no memories of their past life.[2]
Lightbearers are capable of wielding the Light, including Arc, Solar, and Void energies. With their ability to be resurrected by their Ghosts and healed of any wounds, they are effectively immortal. However, if their Ghost is destroyed or refuses to resurrect them, then a Lightbearer will die a final death.
History
The Dark Age
Lightbearers of the Dark Age were viewed with wonder, awe, and fear by the Ghostless remnants of Humanity. While some banded together to protect humanity, others became Warlords and ruled over their Ghostless subjects, posing as protectors who exploited them as laborers and soldiers. Some Warlords did seek to protect their subjects and were not cruel, such as Warlord Shaxx. Eventually many Lightbearers could no longer stand the rule of the Warlords and formed the Iron Lords under the leadership of Lord Radegast. The Warlord Conflict ended with the majority of the Warlords either dead or submitting to the Iron Lords. The Iron Lords themselves were eventually destroyed when they attempted to harness the power of SIVA in the Cosmodrome but instead were destroyed by its defenses and malevolent nature, with only Lord Saladin Forge and Lady Efrideet surviving the destruction of the order.
With the rule of the Warlords at an end and the destruction of the Iron Lords, Lightbearers and Ghostless alike flocked to the protection of the Traveler and began construction of The Last City. Eventually the Lightbearers who settled in the Last City established the Vanguard, a military organization dedicated to protecting the City and all of humanity. Members of the Vanguard came to be known as Guardians.
The City Age
Despite the rise of the City Age, not all Lightbearers submitted to the authority of the Vanguard. A handful of Warlords continued to operate in remote regions of Earth. Other Ligthbearers like The Drifter operated as mercenaries and explorers of the Solar System and beyond.[3] Some Guardians eventually abandoned the Vanguard to become rogue Lightbearers. Two of the most infamous rogue Lightbearers of the City Age were the murderer Dredgen Yor and Cyrell, the Ghost Hunter.[4]
During the Red War, Dominus Ghaul of the Red Legion sought to become a Lightbearer by using a cage to imprison the Traveler and siphon its energies into himself. He succeeded and wielded the powers of the Light against The Young Wolf in a battle for the Last City. He was slain and resurrected as a massive being of Light, but was subsequently annihilated when the Traveler awoke and destroyed him for his crimes against it.[5]
Trivia
- Lightbearers are suggested to not require sleep to function. It is unknown if this applies to all Lightbears or only Warlocks.[6]
- Exo Lightbears tend to remember their names when first resurrected, unlike Lightbearers of other races.[7]
List of appearances
- The Law Of The Jungle (First appearance)
- Destiny
- Destiny 2
References
- ^ Destiny the Game - How to read your Grimoire cards
- ^ Bungie (2014-6-12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Guardians
- ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Ancient Apocalypse Hood
- ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Lore: Ghost Hunter
- ^ Bungie (2017/8/9), Destiny 2: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Chosen
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny 2, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description: Ego Talon Bond
- ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Sixth Coyote
