So yes, they are like us, and all of this happened post-collapse during the Dark Ages, they are in essence a precursor to what we now call Guardians, the term Guardian didn't come about until the . From the day he became a Iron Lord, Saladin takes his purpose and duty in protecting the survivors of the Collapse with complete dedication, becoming a pillar of a what a Titan and Guardian should be. After returning to Felwinter Peak, Efrideet listened as Felwinter revealed his true reason for wanting to secure Shaxx's stronghold: a Seraph Bunker beneath the fortress that contained clues to where the Warmind Rasputin was hiding valuable Golden Age technology. Crow was working to discover the Psion's plans for the Vex prediction engines but needed help to remain undetected, so Saladin ordered the Young Wolf to serve as a distraction by disrupting more rites conducted by the Cabal to ensure Crow remained undiscovered. Her friend reassured her that was a noble cause, and Efrideet stated that maybe she would come back with a little Speaker, leaving unsaid that she might never come back at all. She meet with four representatives from the village, including the last known Speaker, and told them that they would be provided with an armed escort to the City if they decided to join. 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. [29], The Psions soon made their move with the device and attempted to assassinate Commander Zavala in the Last City, but the Titan managed to fell his assassin. [20], After the arrival of the Black Fleet some Guardians embraced the use of the Darkness infused powers of Stasis. [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. [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. He told the Young Wolf that if it were up to him, the Vanguard would destroy the warmind. While watching the ROI trailer it occurred to me that Lord Saladin was using a torch to light his patrol of the Cosmodrome wall, not a Ghost. Efrideet tried to get him to reconsider his strategy and questioned why he had wished to fight a dragon. Saladin was outraged at this underhanded tactic and ordered their efforts redoubled against the Cabal in revenge. 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. The Iron Lords were soon approached by the Warlord Felwinter, who wished to join their ranks and offered his keep at the top Felwinter Peak in the Old Russian Cosmodrome to serve as their headquarters. That someone must always pay the price. As she and Saladin left their comrade to his work, Efrideet expressed surprise that Saladin did not know that Felwinter was an oathbreaker and that was why Radegast hated him. She found him atop a cliff near the small village of Patch Run and assisted him in dispatching a group of Fallen, but the two ran out of ammunition during the fight. However, Osiris proposed that they use Caiatl's reliance on old traditions against her once more by challenging her to a final Rite of Proving between her champion and theirs, with the winner dictating terms. Others in the Tower tried to get Saladin, Shaxx, and Zavala to sit down and talk about the events of Twilight Gap to repair their friendship, but none of those efforts worked due to their stubbornness. Saladin eagerly agreed, regretting not having participated in the Red War, and was determined to wipe out the Cabal once and for all to prevent them from ever harming humanity again. Few games have lore as deep as Destiny does. " No statue for me, I see?" "The statues are for the dead, and I always hoped you weren't among them. Saladin admitted he did not and questioned why Felwinter was still tolerated. He told her no, so she refused to join, causing Saladin to concede that they may run out of ammo again. When the House of Devils uncovered SIVA and unleashed it upon the Cosmodrome, Saladin worked with The Young Wolf to end the threat of SIVA for good and begin a new generation of Iron Lords. [24] After Ma'rag's elimination, Saladin sent a message to the Young Wolf informing them that Caiatl's push into the Sol System had been halted thanks to their counter-assaults and Crow's intel gathering. [33], After several more victories, Saladin met with Zavala, Osiris, and the Young Wolf in the H.E.L.M. `#${standardizeBungieGlobalCode(userDetail.user.cachedBungieGlobalDisplayNameCode)}` : ""}`}}. Well Bungie added a nice little tid bit, saying that he might have since become a Guardian. Saladin believes in the code the Iron Lords stood for in using their Traveler-given abilities to protect and serve, not to conquer as the Warlords did. When the mining community they were staying at was assaulted by five Warlords, Saladin and the others fought and killed them, but the civilians they sheltered with were all killed in ensuring battled. By clicking 'Accept', you agree to the updated policies documented at, Our policies have recently changed. [16] Despite the City being saved, Saladin remained furious with Shaxx for disobeying his orders during the middle of battle. I guess he keeps it in his backpack, like we do. Crow believes the psychogenics program is beneath the Vanguard, and that we have no right to victimize our defenseless adversaries in this way. A few weeks ago, we witnessed an argument between Crow and Lord Saladin that outlined the ethical dilemma. His ghost probably found him on the battle field and revived him with light. Briefing the Young Wolf, he ordered them to continue disrupting Cabal operations after the offer was transmitted to Caiatl, who had yet to respond. Directed by Jason Jones Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Cinematography by Matthew A. This sub is for discussing the lore of Bungie's game Destiny 2 and its predecessor, Destiny. Then it hit me that we never see his Ghost with him at the tower. By clicking 'Accept', you agree to the policies documented at, This site uses cookies to provide you with the best possible user experience. ". Saladin and the other commanders hoped that by putting additional pressure on the Empress they would force her to accept the challenge. That indicates it's possible for the living to become Guardians, so long as a Ghost deems them worthy. Fortunately, Zavala would in time, overcome his grief and guilt, making peace with the Nightmare of Safiyah, turning her into the Memory of Safiyah. Throughout the operation, Saladin is tasked by Zavala with offering guidance to Crow, who is still grappling with the truth of his past self's crimes. He has the title Lord,but it not and "Iron" Lord. She informed him that Felwinter had provided evidence that all the Warlords he murdered had killed Ghosts, civilians, and other crimes that broke the Iron Decree but had never requested permission for any of his executions. and deactivates the machine keeping the captive Hive alive, unintentionally killing the Psion operating it. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the policies documented at, Our policies have recently changed. [15] Shaxx and his fireteam were able to hold their position on the Wall at Twilight Gap long enough for Saladin and Zavala to regroup the rest of their forces for a counterattack that drove the Fallen back and saved the Last City. The Iron Lords Living Lords Hunters Efrideet Titans Saladin Forge Other The Guardian Deceased Lords Hunters Gheleon However, the defenders eventually drove the Fallen armies into retreat. They quickly developed a reputation as defenders of humanity and several Warlords joined their cause, including Felwinter, who donated his stronghold on Felwinter Peak to be their headquarters. However, Shaxx did not acknowledge the fallback order and instead advanced with his fireteams. [13], After the Red Legion captured the Last City and imprisoned the Traveler, Efrideet and the other Guardians were stripped of their Light. 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. Iron Banner in Destiny []. However, like Shaxx, Saladin respects all the classes of Guardians. Felwinter countered that Ikora Rey had and that he could too before questioning if either had a better idea. He remembers staring out the window at flurries of snow for what felt like a very long time but could only have been a few minutes. 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. Prior to leaving, in a message for the Young Wolf, Saladin left his Iron Battle Axe in the H.E.L.M. As the Warlord's Ghosts materialized to resurrect their Guardians, Efrideet aimed her hand cannon at them and demanded that they leave without their Guardians, who would be returned to them if they followed the Iron Decree. After sitting out of the Red War due to lacking his Light, Saladin watched for several years as the Vanguard struggled against new threats and the Arrival of the Black Fleet. As the battle turned against the Vanguard, Saladin ordered all fireteams to retreat to the Ridgeback District and to halt all advances, believing that the City was lost. Briefing the Young Wolf, Saladin ordered them to eliminate Ma'rag before he could achieve his objective and earn a place on Caiatl's War Council. Some were chosen like Shin as mentioned in the comments. He tried once more to convince the Commander otherwise, but Zavala interrupted him and thanked Saladin for his cooperation before departing. It doesn't have to do with having a Ghost. While Felwinter agreed to abide by their demand, he never removed it. Fera sits on her throne while flanked by her men. [4], Having joined the Iron Lords, Efrideet participated in their campaign against the Warlords. 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. He wounded the creature several times while dodging its flames, but his axe soon began to melt from the heat, although he judged it still had enough edge to cut the beast. Dejected, Saladin hung his head in anger before casting one last look at Osiris and transmatting out of the H.E.L.M. Her enclave then contacted her, as they felt the return of the Light as well. You are not allowed to view this content. They wished each other a happy Dawning, and Efrideet offered an ornament for Tyra's ship as a Dawning gift but was told to give it to the ship's current owner, as Tyra no longer wished to travel the stars. As thousands of survivors and Lightbearers flocked to the growing city, it became a target for the Fallen. Lady Efrideet and Lord Saladin [1] Lady Efrideet is a female Hunter, and the youngest of the Iron Lords. He was revived by his Ghost as Efrideet arrived at the field and mocked him for thinking she might miss. Each of the Iron Lords fell several times, but their shield wall never broke, and Segoth eventually retreated, vowing to kill them and all who aided them as the town cheered Saladin and his comrades. Before she could reply, two Fallen Skiffs appeared and deployed a Walker to assault the Patch Run. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. As they buried the bodies, Saladin listened as Radegast declared they could no longer live in fear of the Warlords and must become Guardians of the people, gathering likeminded Risen to aid them. Together, they declared themselves the Iron Lords and vowed to bring an end to the rule of the Warlords. The Iron Lords probably fit in a similar situation. However, despite proving himself and having the Empress's support, many would still object to having the Iron Lord a member of Caiatl's War Council, leading an entire Cruiser to defect from the Empress's fleet. 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. Shax has one, but it's different from everyone else's. 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 . 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. The relationship between Saladin and the Young Wolf became strained when his pupil began utilizing Stasis, as Saladin was adamantly opposed to any wielding of the Darkness. The fourth was the poor Ghost having a borderline mental breakdown because of all the psychic fuckery. [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. [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. [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. Cookie Notice Enough that it forces him to reconsider his views. 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. 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. Though Lord Saladin wouldn't take an active part in the operation concerning the surprise return of the Leviathan, the personal craft of the former emperor of the cabal, Calus, he nonetheless advised Empress Caiatl when she ordered her fleet to blockade the massive vessel as it hanged derelict near the Moon. Unable to destroy the techno-virus, the Iron Lords sealed it beneath the earth. She sent back a message that Felwinter only responded to official Iron Lord business, but went herself to hear Wu Ming's proposition. {{ Lord Saladin has a Ghost. Efrideet questioned who had won their duels, and Felwinter freely admitted that Shaxx had as the two then began making preparations for the evacuation. Can confirm he has one, one of the last cut scenes it highlights stone carvings within the Iron Temple. Iron Banner is back again for Season 13 of Destiny 2 with a quest called Saladin's Gauntlet. Saladin repeatedly spoke out against having the Fallen inhabit the Last City, which ultimately lowers his status amongst the Guardians, both old and new. Niiiice lost an iron lord in exchange of an emo who is having an identity crisis All my homies hate crow. 50 years later, Saladin visited Kepre's village again. However, their coup ended in disaster as Vex poured out of the portal and attacked indiscriminately, killing the Lakshmi, leading the Guardians to quickly scramble to save the House of Light. He complimented them on their first victory over Caiatl's forces on Nessus and noted that Osiris had informed him that they had interrupted a Cabal ritual known as the Rite of Proving, which Osiris had compared to the Crucible, although Saladin did not see the similarities. [10], Several weeks later Efrideet and Saladin led an army of Iron Lords to Shaxx's mountain stronghold, having put down the Devil activity in the Cosmodrome. He questioned if that mission was why she wished to leave the City, reminding her that she had been the one to bring him there, but Efrideet noted that while she was glad to have done that she could no longer continue fighting and wished to find a new way forward.