We going to be Mortal? All Guardians were once dead. Although he nodded in polite greeting to Osiris, Saladin began berating Zavala the moment the Commander transmatted into the room, demanding to know why they were not engaging in a full-scale war with the Cabal after everything that had happened. Another general there is captured, revealing that the Brood was planning to take over the Scarlet Keep on the Moon, using stolen Light to summon a massive invasion force. Saladin's respect and praise for the Guardian would grow throughout the SIVA Crisis, dubbing them the first of a new generation of Iron Lords, the title of Lord Guardian and the name of Young Wolf. However, with the help of the Guardian, he was able to make peace with what had happened and relieve centuries of burden. Saladin decides that he will never give mercy to an enemy if that mercy comes at the cost of mercy for their victim.[13]. Briefing the Young Wolf on the progress of the conflict, Saladin admitted that he did wish the situation was not as it was, but that he had seen similar scenarios play out too often in the Dark Age. This page was last edited on February 1, 2023, at 19:58. However, since becoming a Bracus, many of the Cabal would disagree to Saladin's addition to the War Council, being challenged six times in a Rite of Proving. [39] The Weekly Bungie's actual weapons and armor available tend to change from each event. The one Felwinter kept losing. They believed it could be used to aid them in protecting humanity, but it turned against them. He ordered them to hit the Cabal hard to ensure they never attempted to steal from the Vex again. Edit: Shaxx is not an Iron Lord. Much more friendly, open and humorous than her more serious old friend, Saladin Forge, Efrideet is nonetheless a proud member of the Iron Lords and is dedicated to preserving their legacy. Saladin and the other commanders hoped that by putting additional pressure on the Empress they would force her to accept the challenge. In addition, to the Empress's recommendation, Saladin organized a tournament similar to the Iron Banner for the Cabal, even calling the contestants his "Iron War Beasts", which quickly became popular amongst the cabal. Saladin agreed and followed Kepre to his village. Niiiice lost an iron lord in exchange of an emo who is having an identity crisis All my homies hate crow. Suspicious, she reminded Wu Ming that Felwinter never left the peak unless for Iron Lord duties and questioned why he wanted him.
The village mayor was concerned that the remaining Warlords would view the City as a target if everyone gathered there, but Efrideet dismissed her concern and reassured them all that the days of the Warlords were numbered. Despite being famously serious, Saladin does have moments of humor, mostly with old friends like Efrideet. Fera sits on her throne while flanked by her men. Unlike the rest of her compatriots, she did not participate in the Battle of Site-6 and was thus spared from the near total destruction of the order. Felwinter countered that Ikora Rey had and that he could too before questioning if either had a better idea. Despite the ritual succeeding and Osiris was indeed returned, Savathn managed to escape. [34], Although Saladin disagreed with the plan, he was pleased that at last they had found some way to potentially break the stalemate and take decisive action. He is known for his voice work as Bloo from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Basch fon Ronsenburg from Final Fantasy XII, Marluxia from Kingdom Hearts, Lord Hater from Wander Over Yonder, Lord Saladin from Destiny and Destiny 2 and Reaper from Overwatch.He also provides a number of sound-alike portrayals, including . She sent back a message that Felwinter only responded to official Iron Lord business, but went herself to hear Wu Ming's proposition. Caiatl accepts the offer, but instead of killing him, Caiatl spares Forge on the condition he become a Bracus on her War Council for the rest of his days. [9], The efforts of the Iron Lords allowed the creation of The Last City under the protection of the Traveler. [21], Following the arrival of the Imperial Cabal, led by Empress Caiatl, in the Sol System, Saladin was asked by Commander Zavala to be the field commander of a task force dedicated to keeping the Cabal from reorganizing and starting a new war against humanity. [17], One year after the events of the Taken War, the Fallen and the House of Devils managed to unearth SIVA, and their Splicers tried to harness the technology. SALADIN: Find me again at the Iron Temple, Young Wolf. The Iron Lords would have Ghosts. Iron Lord Saladin Forge had seen many things in his many centuries of life. She countered there was no time for that and instead offered to throw him at the Walker, causing Saladin to laugh until he realized she was serious and declaring there was no dignity to that. As he sat up, Efrideet began mocking him for warning her not to miss, asking if he had ever known her to not hit a target. Later, following the reckless actions of the Crow during Season of the Risen, Saladin offered his life in Crow's place, becoming a Bracus in the Imperial Cabal ranks. [32], In the aftermath of the failed assassination, the brutality between the Vanguard and Cabal increased on the battlefields as the Cabal's supply lines stretched thin and the remaining officers vying for Caiatl's favour began to lose faith in her leadership. Saladin realized that he had made the wrong choice and started killing Fera's men. Saladin repeatedly spoke out against having the Fallen inhabit the Last City, which ultimately lowers his status amongst the Guardians, both old and new. [23], Saladin soon learned that Val Ma'rag was leading a Cabal assault against the Hive in the Cosmodrome in revenge for the Fall of Torobatl to the Hive God of War Xivu Arath. [18], After the Red War, Lord Saladin would return to the new Tower to once again host the Iron Banner tournament, having previously tasked Efrideet to do so during the SIVA Crisis. Also i thought it was badass that Lord Saladin rushed into battle against SIVA Fallen knowing now that he has no Ghost,and his next death will be his last. Aware of the painful burden his old protg bears and of the history between the two, Saladin would offer to shoulder some of the burden but Zavala refused stating he had made his choice and now he had to see it through. So how can he be an Iron Lord? He threatened to kill the Young Wolf himself if they ever became corrupted by their use of it. Alongside Radegast and Perun, he travelled to a village ruled by Warlord Segoth. Well we are Guardians and we are going to become Iron Lords, does this mean we are going to loose our Ghosts? The Rezyl Azzir card "Before These Walls" touches on that when it points out that Rezyl was what would eventually become known as Titan. It's just a title. She was also concerned that Shaxx would target Felwinter's Ghost, Felspring, as he had multiple confirmed kills of other Warlords, but Felwinter did not believe that Shaxx would attempt to truly kill him. Iron Lords do have ghosts (you see Saladin's ghost in the cutscenes) and are brought back from the dead by what Saladin calls the travellers gift. Saladin however, while about as unnerved with keeping the Hive in such a state, the Iron Lord believes the Hive don't deserve their sympathy. Your role as a moderator enables you immediately ban this user from messaging (bypassing the report queue) if you select a punishment. As they defeated the Warlords and liberated humanity's survivors from their rule, they assisted a growing City underneath the Traveler. . Iron Lords Vanguard Crucible Imperial Cabal, Hero of Twilight Gap Iron Banner handler One of the last members of the Iron Lords Member of Empress Caiatl's War Council. Let his anger and frustration slip out, Saladin noted that Drifter claimed that nothing could kill a Guardian quicker than another Guardian, a fact he agreed with and noted with disgust how the Last City had tried to rely on Rasputin before it failed against the Black Fleet and they meekly watched as the Darkness took four planets away from them. Confronting the Young Wolf, Saladin criticized them for being among those using Stasis and Zavala for not punishing those who did. Interesting, since you become a Guardian by dying and being revived by a Ghost, so did Saladin die? However, she only agreed to join if he promised she could throw him again if they ran out of ammo once more. As the task force continued mop-up operations against Cabal dissidents, Saladin questioned Osiris about his true goals for proposing the armistice, suggesting that perhaps he only did so to placate Zavala while other more decisive options were explored behind the Vanguard's back. I will look upon your new weapon and deliver my congratulations in . Felwinter attempted to convince Shaxx to join, but the Warlord questioned if he had given Citan the same speech before killing him. Iron Lords were the first guardians before there were Guardians. While searching for a pig that was stolen from the village Saladin reached an antenna base that was used to spy on the villagers, there he finds the stolen pig as well as its thief. He dodged her question about why he did not trust her and rebuffed her interest in joining the Iron Lords by declaring that he was searching for more than just Lightbearers who could shoot. GHOST: Aww. As they fought the beast, Efrideet kept her distance by shooting it with a rifle while Saladin charged it with an Iron Battle Axe, and she questioned if he did not want to use another weapon. Saladin himself would return to take charge of the event after the Red War. Also where would a non-light filled human acquire the ability to wield light without one? Eris goes out on stealth missions, yes, but doesn't fight. 1. Admitting he had never seen her miss a shot before as he wondered what had taken her so long to reach him, Efrideet revealed a few Fallen had survived the Arc strike. This occurred after his defeat of Guhrn Or'ohk, Valus in ritual combat, who challenged Saladin's right to exist on an even footing with the Cabal in their Empire. (cinematic director) Film Editing by Bungie Casting By Timothy Cubbison Art Department Sound Department Visual Effects by Stunts Dominic Kinnaird . Efrideet left Earth and joined a group of Lightbearers at an undisclosed location to explore new ways to use the Light without violence. The Psion stayed quiet but attempted to retaliate with its psychic powers, causing Saladin to quickly grab them by the throat and dangle them over the edge of the wall. Just watched the latest fireteam chat episode and Bungie confirmed that Saladin does have a Ghost. Fortunately, Zavala would in time, overcome his grief and guilt, making peace with the Nightmare of Safiyah, turning her into the Memory of Safiyah. Directed by Jason Jones Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Cinematography by Matthew A. Leaning forward, Saladin issued a warning to the Young Wolf to ensure that they did not fall prey to their hubris while using Stasis, or it would not be the Darkness that came for them. Consulting with Osiris on the Vex, Saladin came to understand that the Cabal gaining Vex technology could end poorly for humanity. 3 4 4 comments Best Add a Comment She ordered him to turn around and show the rest of the gathered Iron Lords, shocking them, and Efrideet walked back to her comrades and informed him that he would not be allowed to continue using the Ghost in such a manner and would need to put it out of its misery. Silimar rejected that term, deciding fated fit better, but Saladin suggested indefensible also worked. Saladin befriended three other Risen who did not follow the Warlord's path; Radegast, Jolder, and Perun. He ordered the Young Wolf back to battlefields to prove that true honor rested with the Vanguard. Saladin would win all the rites, including against a bodyguard to another member of the council, leading an impressed Empress Caiatl to promote Saladin as a Valus. `${userDetail.user.displayName}${userDetail.user.cachedBungieGlobalDisplayNameCode ? Parafia pw. The fourth was the poor Ghost having a borderline mental breakdown because of all the psychic fuckery. In time, he established the Iron Banner to keep the memory of the fallen Iron Lords alive and train the new Guardians in the ways of old. As they stood on his balcony, she revealed to him that she wished to leave Earth and that he could not change her mind. Felwinter announced that Shaxx had accepted his challenge to one-on-one combat, but Efrideet was skeptical of his plan due as no Iron Lord or Warlord had ever bested the Titan. [6], Efrideet was contacted by Wu Ming, the owner of a bar at the base of Felwinter Peak called the End of the World, who requested she bring Felwinter to the bar to hear a business proposition. These differences lead Saladin to view Zavala as slightly naiive, while Zavala sometimes sees his former mentor as obstinate and uncompromising. Saladin angrily demanded that Shaxx fall back with the rest of the fireteams and told him that the battlefield was not his stage to win glory upon, but his student cut off their comms feed. 50 years later, Saladin visited Kepre's village again. The bartender refused but asked if she wished to dance before leaving, which she refused. GHOST: I have Saladin's notes on where the last components could be. As the Ghosts fled, she told them to tell the other Warlords to stay away from Felwinter Peak. So how can he be an Iron Lord? Post, Download on the AppStore
Briefing the Young Wolf, he ordered them to continue disrupting Cabal operations after the offer was transmitted to Caiatl, who had yet to respond. Much like his own students, Saladin has a prideful, stubborn streak, as he normally doesn't back down from a fight and doesn't apologize easily. She died sometime after escaping the Reef and, before the Traveler, was granted the Light like a Guardian would be, becoming the first Hive to wield the Light. After getting revived by Isirah Saladin was approached by a local man named Kepre, Kepre begged Saladin to help his village which was plagued by thieves. When Efrideet did, he stated that he would love to dance with her. When Caiatl is informed, she demands Crow's life in accordance with Cabal justice, but Zavala defends him. Saladin gave Fera a wolf talisman and asked her to protect the villagers and others she found. Efrideet dropped to one knee as the Warlord behind her tried to shoot her in the head, causing them to miss and instead hit Citan in the chest. Without ammo, Saladin was at a loss of what to do, with the Walker being out of range of his Light powers and the time it would take to climb down surely dooming the village. Saladin, Efrideet and? Prior to leaving, in a message for the Young Wolf, Saladin left his Iron Battle Axe in the H.E.L.M. [22] After Basilius's elimination, Saladin sent a message to the Young Wolf complimenting them on their efforts, but expressed frustration at Zavala's determination not to enter into total war against the Cabal. Declaring that he was still an Iron Lord, Saladin promised to be in the fray himself to exact retribution and hoped to see the Young Wolf on the battlefield doing the same. For more information, please see our The Rezyl Azzir card "Before These Walls" touches on that when it points out that Rezyl was what would eventually become known as Titan. [3], Saladin agreed to Efrideet's plan and began to warn her not to miss as he gathered Arc energy around himself. " No statue for me, I see?" "The statues are for the dead, and I always hoped you weren't among them. However, before her death, Lakshmi mentioned that she received aid from Osiris, explaining how she got her hands on Vex technology, leading the Vanguard to conduct an investigation into Osiris, who fled after the coup had failed. Lord Saladin wants you to head into his special version of the Crucible once more with your best . Segoth derided them as "Iron Wolves", causing Saladin to shout at him to cease his insults, although Perun admitted she liked the moniker. Unable to destroy the techno-virus, the Iron Lords sealed it beneath the earth. Their relationship became strained, although Saladin continued to remain on good terms with Zavala. Together, they declared themselves the Iron Lords and vowed to bring an end to the rule of the Warlords. Loading, please wait. A replica of Saladin's battle axe was created by the blacksmith company Sword and the Stone. And my watch is eternal." Lord Saladin. Since it been a long time since his fellow lords died while he did not have his Ghost to heal and resurrect him. Maybe when the other iron lords fell he survived but his ghost did not? As Segoth smiled and shrugged at their response, Saladin raised his shield at Perun's command alongside his two comrades as the hostile Lightbearers opened fire. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Saladin conducted his interrogation in a cell within the City's wall that overlooked the wilderness outside the City. [6], With their recruits gathered, Saladin and his comrades began their campaign against the Warlords. [5], At some point during Warlord Conflict, Efrideet and Saladin encountered an Ahamkara. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the updated policies documented at, {{client.users[message.memberFromId].displayName}}. Iron Banner in Destiny []. Efrideet noted there was no dignity in letting the entire village die either. Her enclave cut off communication during the crisis, so Efrideet joined the resistance against the Red Legion in the guise of a refugee and participated in the assault to reclaim the Last City and kill Ghaul. Few games have lore as deep as Destiny does. Iron Banner is back again for Season 13 of Destiny 2 with a quest called Saladin's Gauntlet. Saladin ultimately has one more conversation with Crow, who deeply regrets that Saladin now has to pay the price for his actions, stating it should have been himself, that he could have died for something he had believed in. He noted that the remnants of the Red Legion sought to earn Caiatl's favour through the Rite and that that would exploit that by challenging every contender for the Empress's War Council and prevent any seats from being filled, preventing the Cabal from reorganizing and starting another full-scale war. Saladin commanded the city's southern walls from the Fallen assault, which nearly overwhelmed the Guardian's defences several times. It's suicide to fight without a Ghost to revive you. Grinning under his helmet, he shouted back that they were knights and he wanted to be a dragon slayer. Efrideet carefully kept her face neutral and ignored Saladin looking at her in shock, keeping ready to draw her hand cannon in case things turned violent. Their demise and Efrideet's disappearance caused many in the Last City to assume she had perished as well. The young Hunter is against keeping Hive prisoners, arguing repeatedly with Saladin over the ethics of their actions. The Iron Lord even regales Crow with one of his stories, of how he once showed mercy to a foe, but it ultimately led to more victims being made. Zavala convinces her to aid the Vanguard in fighting back against the Lucent Brood, and Saladin, originally skeptical of an alliance with the Cabal but sickened to see the Hive wield the Light, oversees a joint Vanguard-Cabal operation to capture Lucent Brood leaders for Psions to interrogate. I don't know if Lord Saladin's grimoire entry was written before the rest of the Iron Lords story was written but apparently Lord Saladin trained both Shaxx and Zavala.. A hero to the City and a legend in his own right, Saladin Forge led the City's defense during the Battle for the . Despite these views, Saladin refused to be swayed by fears and political schemes, as he refused Lakshmi and Hideo's offer to become the new leader of the Vanguard as he still trusts the judgement of Zavala and Ikora. In addition to dealing with the Nightmare of Ghaul's taunts, Saladin would attempt to provide condolences and comfort to his old student when he was being plagued by the Nightmare of Safiyah, the apparition of the woman who once served as a surgeon under him and fell in love with Zavala. Here is a list of the top 10 funniest lore entries in Destiny. Saladin would even get into a heated conversation with Caiatl's father, Calus, who commends his daughter forging an alliance with the Guardians, recognizing their kinds potential, just as he did. [19] After Rasputin was awakened on Mars and declared itself the guardian of humanity and the solar system, Saladin expressed deep concern for the situation. Well, Shin Malphur got the Ghost of Jaren Ward after Ward was killed by Dregden Yor, and became a Gunslinger Hunter. He was particularly close to the Iron Lord's leader, Radagast, who became his mentor while Jolder became his closest companion among the Iron Lords. Her friend wished to fight an actual dragon, transforming the wish-granting creature into a fearsome flying beast that breathed fire. The Iron Lords probably fit in a similar situation. Despite this, the Guardian agrees to an alliance with Mara Sov and the Awoken not only for Osiris' return after exorcising her worm but also to prevent the Dreaming City from being claimed by Xivu Arath and her horde. After saving his House from a Vex attack, Ikora offered Mithrax and his people sanctuary within the Last City, to which the Light Kell gratefully agrees. Lady Efrideet and Lord Saladin [1] Lady Efrideet is a female Hunter, and the youngest of the Iron Lords. After the destruction of the SIVA Crisis, Saladin Forge knighted The Guardian and names them the first of the new generation of Iron Lords setting out to rebuild the Iron Lords and once again create a beacon of hope for the Last City. Efrideet then hoped that they had another plan other than assaulting the mountain once the Devil uprising had been put down, but Saladin stated that Shaxx was forcing their hand and that they could not risk other Warlords who would be less careful attack first. He warned the Young Wolf to stay on guard, as he was sure the Psions would hit them soon with whatever they stole. Players learn about enemies and why they are doing certain missions from the voice-over of whoever has sent them on that mission. Astonished by how much currency the bar owner had and wondering where he got it, Wu Ming noted that if she stuck with him she would get rich, but asked where Felwinter was. Nonetheless, Saladin appeared to agree with Ikora's declaration that regardless of the Traveler's reasons, if Savathn were to succeed in her plan, then the Last City will be defenseless against the Witness' return. He was revived by his Ghost as Efrideet arrived at the field and mocked him for thinking she might miss. [/quote] You are not allowed to view this content. However, since the Battle at Site 6 that nearly destroyed the old order, Efrideet pursued her own path in finding ways to use the Light non-violently, showing a commitment to pacifism. He was cut off when she suddenly hoisted him over her head, gathering her Light for the throw. Saladin befriended three other Risen who did not follow the Warlord's path; Radegast, Jolder, and Perun. She was told to meet him and the others at Dwindler's Ridge and she questioned how many of them there were, which made Saladin smirk and remark "a few". Shax has one, but it's different from everyone else's. The ghost picks it's guardian. Efrideet believed that nobody was a better shot than her, and in response, Saladin pointed at the village below and explained how he came every week to defend it from a nearby Fallen House, but that the Fallen kept returning. [15], During the first Dawning following the liberation of the Last City, Efrideet contacted Tyra Karn. Be sure to read the sidebar rules and check our FAQ for your question before posting. Saladin felt strangely at peace for that moment, but it faded as the Psion plunged to their death below. Just because you don't see something doesn't mean it's not there. Lady Efrideet is a female Hunter, and the youngest of the Iron Lords.