Efrideet softly said that it was hardly even a village, but Saladin retorted that they lived a noble life. 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. Suspicious, she reminded Wu Ming that Felwinter never left the peak unless for Iron Lord duties and questioned why he wanted him. Zavala is Saladin's former pupil, and each holds the other in quite high esteem. He was unexpectedly joined by Efrideet, a Lightbearer whom he did not entirely trust. Fortunately, Zavala would in time, overcome his grief and guilt, making peace with the Nightmare of Safiyah, turning her into the Memory of Safiyah. Most of the lore that makes Destiny as deep of a game as it . `#${standardizeBungieGlobalCode(userDetail.user.cachedBungieGlobalDisplayNameCode)}` : ""}`}}. [12], Centuries later, with the onset of the SIVA Crisis, Efrideet returned to the Iron Temple to assist Saladin and fulfil her responsibility to the Iron Banner. [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. 1. Dejected, Saladin hung his head in anger before casting one last look at Osiris and transmatting out of the H.E.L.M. Saladin felt strangely at peace for that moment, but it faded as the Psion plunged to their death below. Lord Saladin and Commander Zavala are longtime friends and comrades and are brothers-in-arms from numerous campaigns, including the notorious battles of Twilight Gap and Six Fronts. Efrideet left Earth and joined a group of Lightbearers at an undisclosed location to explore new ways to use the Light without violence. 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. Alongside his fellow Iron Lords, Saladin travelled to defend the Last City alongside its Guardians. However, the decision aggravates the members of the Consensus, Saladin Forge included. He ordered the Young Wolf back to battlefields to prove that true honor rested with the Vanguard. Notable info: Former Iron Banner handler. The Iron War Beasts held the Fallen at bay long enough for the Guardian to arrive and fight alongside them, leading to the death of their leader Rilliks, Instrument of Xivu Arath and Ana to safely access Felspring's remains. 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. Loading, please wait. Well Bungie added a nice little tid bit, saying that he might have since become a Guardian. 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. When Caiatl is informed, she demands Crow's life in accordance with Cabal justice, but Zavala defends him. Her friend wished to fight an actual dragon, transforming the wish-granting creature into a fearsome flying beast that breathed fire. However, she only agreed to join if he promised she could throw him again if they ran out of ammo once more. 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. The Speaker noted that he had still not found them, but suspected one existed, and Efrideet volunteered to look for them during her journeys. She quickly shot that Risen in the head without looking and then dodged as the third opened fire, but quickly ended his threat by throwing a Solar knife into their head. Saladin and the other commanders hoped that by putting additional pressure on the Empress they would force her to accept the challenge. [21] Further, Saladin did not approve of how the conflict with the Cabal was handled, ending with an armistice, nor how the Vanguard allowed the House of Light to be granted sanctuary within the Last City, as he didn't trust either the Cabal or the Fallen. Cancel 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. Despite this, Efrideet did understand that the Devil Splicers had to be fought, knowing the threat they posed to the Last City. He admitted that they were under constant attack from a Fallen House in a nearby bunker that he routinely assaulted in hopes of driving them away, but so far nothing had worked. [5], At some point during Warlord Conflict, Efrideet and Saladin encountered an Ahamkara. So how can he be an Iron Lord? Some even suggested he was a part of the assassination plot against Zavala, which hits the Iron Lord hard. He was heavily against the armistice with the Cabal, wishing to eradicate the enemies of humanity, and now calling against the Vanguard allying with the House of Light, made other Guardians to view him as a warmonger. As thousands of survivors and Lightbearers flocked to the growing city, it became a target for the Fallen. 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. One of the last members of the Iron Lords. 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. [2] which convinced Saladin to allow her to throw him. Guardian refers to "Guardian of The Last City" to my understanding. His former pupil reminded him this was not an easy decision, but Osiris noted it might be an inevitable one due to the proud nature of the Cabal and that further escalation could put the City at risk. As it was recently discovered that Rasputin began as a submind planted into an Exo Frame before being made a Lightbearer, Ana believes that Felspring may contain not only Felwinter's memories but also Rasputin's code and linguistics that they could use to repair the Warmind faster. does lord saladin have a ghost. Keith Ferguson (born February 26, 1972) is an American voice actor. 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. [30] Saladin spoke with the Young Wolf about the failed assault, bemoaning how an assassin had infiltrated so easily and that luck would not be on their side next time. Unlike the rest of her compatriots, she did not . [20], After the arrival of the Black Fleet some Guardians embraced the use of the Darkness infused powers of Stasis. Since the original Iron Lords were not Guardians. It's possible that he doesn't have one at all, hence why there are only 3 Iron Lords left. Ultimately, the Guardian succeeded in thwarting the Witch Queen's plan and killed her but her Ghost, Immaru, managed to escape. 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. He was one of the founders of the Iron Lords and helped end the Dark Age of Risen Warlords to establish the City Age. There goes that theory For what it's worth, I enjoyed speculating on this while we still could. In the wake of the Six Fronts and the chaos of the Faction Wars, Efrideet visited the Speaker in his city apartment following his ascension to leadership of the Consensus. Unable to defeat the mutant Devils on his own, Saladin began seeking out Guardians to help him form a new generation of the Iron Lords to end the threat of SIVA once and for all. and something else for Crow, stating if he is half as smart as he think he is, he will find it. He probably died during twilight gap. In the scene, Saladin spotted a wolflike sigil which filled him with rage. [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. 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. He was using a torch in the trailer instead of his ghost and never has a ghost next to him when he is on the tower, where as all the vanguard guys/gal and Shaxx (crucible) have their ghosts next to them. 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. GHOST: Aww. Failing to persuade Shaxx to join the Iron Lords or the growing Last City, they proceeded outside where Efrideet and Saladin watched as Shaxx defeated Felwinter in seconds. [8] As the three Warlords surrounded her, Efrideet declared that both Felwinter Peak and the End of the World were Iron Lord territory, but Citan threatened that he had an army and a fireteam of Risen prepared to take it from them and that Felwinter would pay for joining them. Saladin and the rest of the Iron Lords were confused by Silimar's constant building of a tower that he rebuilt every time it was assaulted by the Fallen and Warlords. Efrideet noted there was no dignity in letting the entire village die either. Cookie Notice Wu Ming quickly changed the topic and asked what she was doing later, and as she quickly grabbed and downed a drink from behind the bar Efrideet revealed that the Iron Lords were going to assault a group of Fallen causing trouble at Boyle Pass, sarcastically asking if he wished to join. 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 . From them, Rasputin would repair itself enough to allow it to speak directly to Ana and the Guardian, and reveal the true extent of Clovis Bray's deceit. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Joining him on this task force was Vanguard Advisor Osiris, now Lightless since the loss of his Ghost Sagira, a new Hunter known as The Crow for reconnaissance, and Amanda Holliday to fly mission support. Saladin was spotlighted with the Destiny expansion Rise of Iron, which saw him working with the Guardian to reign in the Devil Splicers and the SIVA crisis. As she dodged a burst of flame her cloak caught fire, and as Efrideet quickly took it off she yelled as Saladin to explain why he had wished to fight a dragon of all things. For more information, please see our Lakshmi-2 of the Future War Cult, led the other factions in an attempted coup to oust the Vanguard and forcefully expel the House of Light using Vex portal technology. Saladin briefed the Young Wolf on the situation and was concerned that Ixel could give the Cabal the advantage over them or possibly unleash destruction on everyone by messing with Vex technology. After The Guardian stops Caiatl's forces from attacking Savathun's ship, Saladin - along with Zavala and Crow - meet with the empress in the Tower to placate her ire over the battle. Leaping at the roaring creature once more, Saladin yelled to his companion that they were what they survived. Saladin wished to fight a dragon, which transformed the creature into a giant dragon that breathed fire. 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. 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. He was using a torch in the trailer instead of his ghost and never has a ghost next to him when he is on the tower, where as all the vanguard guys/gal and Shaxx(crucible) have their ghosts next to them. The fourth was the poor Ghost having a borderline mental breakdown because of all the psychic fuckery. While Efrideet stayed back and fired on the creature with her rifle, Saladin closed in with his Iron Battle Axe to fight the dragon like a knight of old. 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. Unamused, the Warlord ordered them to leave and declared the people there his, but they refused to abandon the civilians to his rule. Worse however, they find that Savathn revealed herself and to the Guardian's horror, the Witch Queen gained control over the Light along with her forces, the Lucent Brood, even having their own Ghosts. 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. 3 Iron Lords left? The Guardians search extensively on how Savathn stole the Light but after managing to delve into the Witch Queen's memories, they learn not only of her plan to seal away the Traveler within her Throne World and of an entity called The Witness that commands the Black Fleet but that Savathn never stole the Light. Vanguard. " No statue for me, I see?" "The statues are for the dead, and I always hoped you weren't among them. She told him about finishing off the Fallen stragglers, and in response, Saladin admitted that the Iron Lords might need someone of her skill and morals to join them. 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. Intel pulled from it's mind leads to the Cosmodrome, where Light drained from Guardians was being stored and refined for a ritual. Since the original Iron Lords were not Guardians. She sent back a message that Felwinter only responded to official Iron Lord business, but went herself to hear Wu Ming's proposition. 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. [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. This would prove to be a wise decision on Saladin's part, as the House of Salvation intercepted their communications and learned of their plan, sending a raid force to destroy or acquire Felspring's remains. He leaves the Tower with Caiatl, but he's allowed to keep his role in running the Iron Banner as the empress is interested in the Guardian tradition, stating she has some interesting ideas. [6], With their recruits gathered, Saladin and his comrades began their campaign against the Warlords. 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. Saladin noted that without their home system to resupply them, the Cabal could no longer wage war as effectively and continue resistance against humanity. 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. Saladin walked to the antenna base where he discovers that someone built a house next to it. [35] The plan ultimately worked, and Caiatl's champion Ignovun fell to the Young Wolf and their fireteam. Since the original Iron Lords were not Guardians. Iron Banner is back again for Season 13 of Destiny 2 with a quest called Saladin's Gauntlet. This sub is for discussing the lore of Bungie's game Destiny 2 and its predecessor, Destiny. Osiris cut in and noted that he of all people should recognize stubbornness, causing Saladin to relent and begin to admire the Psion for their bravery and refusal to betray their people. We going to be Mortal? Conferring in the aftermath of the duel, Felwinter declared he would stay and continue challenging Shaxx. Saladin agreed with the plan but declared that he expected that all Felwinter would do is buy them time to deal with the Fallen and then return in force. . . Players learn about enemies and why they are doing certain missions from the voice-over of whoever has sent them on that mission. [5], Sometime after Saladin recruited Efrideet into the Iron Lords, they encountered an Ahamkara, which were able to grant wishes. 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. [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. GHOST: I have Saladin's notes on where the last components could be. Maybe when the other iron lords fell he survived but his ghost did not? This page was last edited on February 1, 2023, at 19:58. [14] The Fallen concentrated their assault on Twilight Gap, throwing wave after wave of soldiers towards humanity's last stronghold. {{ He disparaged the Psion race as cowards for their continued servitude to the Cabal and Empress Caiatl, noting that while he understood their initial subservience to the Cabal, the deposing of Calus and death of Ghaul should have been their opportunity to rise and free themselves. He told her no, so she refused to join, causing Saladin to concede that they may run out of ammo again. The two play board games together to sharpen their tactical acumen and maintain their friendship. Then it hit me that we never see his Ghost with him at the tower. Efrideet then threw Saladin like a javelin towards the advancing Walker. Interesting, since you become a Guardian by dying and being revived by a Ghost, so did Saladin die? Saladin himself would return to take charge of the event after the Red War. Interesting, since you become a Guardian by . [13], After the Red Legion captured the Last City and imprisoned the Traveler, Efrideet and the other Guardians were stripped of their Light. Not to mention he would be taking a very fucking big risk being in the field in COMBAT without a Ghost to revive him. Lady Efrideet and Lord Saladin [1] Lady Efrideet is a female Hunter, and the youngest of the Iron Lords. Saladin was found and raised by his Ghost Isirah in Old Russia during the Dark Age, at which point most of humanity was scattered and lived under the ruthless rule of other Lightbearers who had become Warlords. He warned the Young Wolf to stay on guard, as he was sure the Psions would hit them soon with whatever they stole. [4] Efrideet's aim proved true and Saladin destroyed the Walker, saving Patch Run. Do you think the new campaign cutscenes in ROI will show what fate befell his Ghost? They found the Warlord making repairs to his fortress to weatherproof it for the coming change in weather. My guess would be he died at twilight gap and was brought back by a ghost. A fitting title if there ever was one. After assisting in the liberation of the The Last City, Efrideet once more departed Earth and rejoined her secret group. 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. Enough that it forces him to reconsider his views. As they spoke, a Fallen Skiff roared by and dropped a Walker into the field between the village and bunker. So how can he be an Iron Lord? 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. As his prisoner struggled, Saladin demanded to know more about the data they stole, how they had crafted the Light-dampening tech, and where the rest of the Psion cell was. As they finished off a band of Fallen on a cliffside near the town, Efrideet declared she was out of ammo and Saladin stated that she could leave the rest to him. [2], As the Iron Lords began to recruit, Saladin left to defend the village of Patch Run from a Fallen House that frequently assaulted it. Briefing the Young Wolf, he ordered them to continue disrupting Cabal operations after the offer was transmitted to Caiatl, who had yet to respond. 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. All Guardians were once dead. 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. He turned towards the town and informed her that it had forty-three inhabitants, only half of whom were capable of fighting. Although the heavy fire pushed them back, their shields protected them, and the Iron Lords returned fire, quickly cutting down the trapped enemy. 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. Saladin however states that is where the similarities end, as he has seen Caiatl lead her people with purpose and conviction, traits he has not seen in the former emperor, but Calus retaliates with the knowledge of how eager Saladin used to be in slaughtering her troops when Caiatl first arrived and wondered what that says about his own convictions which leaves the Iron Lord unable to respond. The other Iron Lord declared that they were knights and asked if she did not want to be a dragon slayer before charging the beast once more. The Guardian brings this awful truth to the Vanguard and during the meeting, Saladin, along with nearly everyone else, is left speechless. Individuals who were raised by the ghosts before the city existed were known as the Risen, Lord Saladin and the other Iron Lords/Iron Wolves were Risen who decided to follow the knights code of chivalry and protect the innocent. I think he was referring to the old trailer that we've had for a while. These differences lead Saladin to view Zavala as slightly naiive, while Zavala sometimes sees his former mentor as obstinate and uncompromising. 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. 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. He encouraged him to respond in kind and show the Cabal there were consequences for such acts and to remind their people why they should have faith in the Guardians. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. (cinematic director) Film Editing by Bungie Casting By Timothy Cubbison Art Department Sound Department Visual Effects by Stunts Dominic Kinnaird . Saladin was outraged at this underhanded tactic and ordered their efforts redoubled against the Cabal in revenge. This may take some time Aren't Iron lords/warlords just what guardians used to be called? Saladin sent a message to his former pupil in the aftermath berating him for allowing the Cabal to continue living so that they could carry out attacks like that within their wall, warning him that the Cabal were like the Warlords and could be given no quarter. He ordered them to hit the Cabal hard to ensure they never attempted to steal from the Vex again. During the battle, the Traveler awoke to destroy Ghaul and freed itself. Their combined Arc Light caused the mountain to begin rumbling as she charged forward and launched Saladin through the air, and he tore across the sky and through the clouds as an Arc missile. Crow believes the psychogenics program is beneath the Vanguard, and that we have no right to victimize our defenseless adversaries in this way. The thief is a young fearless girl named Fera, Saladin empathized with Fera's difficult situation and decided to not punish her. While Felwinter agreed to abide by their demand, he never removed it. Post, Download on the AppStore After letting Fera go Saladin stormed the local warlord's encampment and brutally killed him and his soldiers. [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. [7], As the patrons returned to their drinks, Efrideet asked Wu Ming if that was why he had asked her to meet him, and he confirmed her theory and offered a large payment of Glimmer for her aid. Saladin agreed and followed Kepre to his village. Upon their deaths, he hoped to that he would never have to revisit his past but continued to honor their legacy with the Iron Banner tournament and with the threat of the Devil Splicers, he realized that the danger was greater than keeping the full story of the Iron Lords and SIVA a secret. She then searched the crater where Saladin had created for his body and returned his Ghost to him so he could be resurrected. Apparently he does have one. Zavala and Caiatl signed an armistice ending hostilities between the Vanguard and Cabal Empire, with any Cabal who continued to fight humanity becoming outlaws in the eyes of the Empire. Directed by Jason Jones Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Cinematography by Matthew A. They found a dozen minor local Warlords had arrived to side with Shaxx against the Iron Lords, but as the two sides entered a tense standoff Shaxx dismissed his reinforcements, having agreed to allow his people to be evacuated but still refusing to join the Iron Lords. Prior to leaving, in a message for the Young Wolf, Saladin left his Iron Battle Axe in the H.E.L.M. 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. [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. The former Warlock indicated that might be the case and asked if Saladin would have such a plan contingency plan prepared. Nodding in respect, Saladin threw the Psion over the cliff edge, but as they began to fall Saladin saw his reflection in the eye of the Psion and felt their last thoughts of terror but also their ancestors reaching out to welcome them and a mixture of emotions he could not feel as a human. Or can Ghosts give Light to people who are already alive and make them Guardians? 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. As the Ghosts fled, she told them to tell the other Warlords to stay away from Felwinter Peak. 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. Saladin eventually began to host Iron Banner events in the Last City's Crucible as a memorial to the sacrifices of the Iron Lords and to remind Guardians of their legacy. Osiris reported all fireteams were accounted for, and Saint credited the Titan Elriq for helping him save eight Guardians during dozens of charges against the Fallen. Former Iron Banner handler One of the last members of the Iron Lords. He first sends reinforcements to Guardians in the EDZ that were ambushed by Lucent Hive, leading to a general being captured. Unable to destroy the techno-virus, the Iron Lords sealed it beneath the earth. The event was originally overseen by Lord Saladin prior to the Rise of Iron expansion, however it is now watched over by Lady Efrideet.Her stock includes new shaders, emblems, and high-end weapons and armor, which can be purchased for Glimmer and Legendary Marks, given that the Guardian's Iron Banner rank is high enough.She offers Iron Banner bounties which give . Her enclave then contacted her, as they felt the return of the Light as well. 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. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the policies documented at, Our policies have recently changed. Due to his history of combating the Fallen, they hoped he would appeal to their line of thinking and offered him to retake the position of Vanguard Commander but to their dismay, Saladin rebuffed their offer as he still trusts in Zavala and Ikora's decisions.