Despite being famously serious, Saladin does have moments of humor, mostly with old friends like Efrideet. along the way, he got into a battle with risen thugs that ended in a draw. Briefing the Young Wolf, he ordered them to continue disrupting Cabal operations after the offer was transmitted to Caiatl, who had yet to respond. 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. When Caiatl is informed, she demands Crow's life in accordance with Cabal justice, but Zavala defends him. and our Welcome to DestinyLore! "I am the lone sentry. 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. The thief is a young fearless girl named Fera, Saladin empathized with Fera's difficult situation and decided to not punish her. He told Efrideet to meet them at Dwindler's Ridge and when she questioned how many of them there were he smirked and answered "a few". [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. Efrideet noted there was no dignity in letting the entire village die either. 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. However, the defenders eventually drove the Fallen armies into retreat. [39] The Weekly Bungie's actual weapons and armor available tend to change from each event. Despite this, Efrideet did understand that the Devil Splicers had to be fought, knowing the threat they posed to the Last City. However, Saladin's Guardian powers, combined with his great skill at combat, enabled him to rise to the rank of Valus. As the defenders contemplated their victory, Shaxx joyously mocked the Fallen for believing they would simply wipe out the City, and Saladin joined the others in laughing. 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. 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. 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. The Guardian brings this awful truth to the Vanguard and during the meeting, Saladin, along with nearly everyone else, is left speechless. Felwinter attempted to convince Shaxx to join, but the Warlord questioned if he had given Citan the same speech before killing him. [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. He has the title Lord,but it not and "Iron" Lord. The former Warlock indicated that might be the case and asked if Saladin would have such a plan contingency plan prepared. I don't think all Guardians were dead. While Felwinter agreed to abide by their demand, he never removed it. Saladin conceded that Lord Radegast was planning a head-on assault, shocking Efrideet due to the nearly hundred civilians living in the fortress who could be caught in the crossfire. While Jolder and Perun suggested recruiting Bretomart and Deidris, Saladin told Radegast he trusted only him. Ward . Former Iron Banner handler One of the last members of the Iron Lords. 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. 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. 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. By comparison, Zavala's resolve and purpose, while emblematic of any Titan, are tempered by a somewhat more forgiving view of humanity and the other denizens of the Sol system. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the updated policies documented at, {{client.users[message.memberFromId].displayName}}. Just watched the latest fireteam chat episode and Bungie confirmed that Saladin does have a Ghost. (cinematic director) Film Editing by Bungie Casting By Timothy Cubbison Art Department Sound Department Visual Effects by Stunts Dominic Kinnaird . Maybe when the other iron lords fell he survived but his ghost did not? Appears In: Destiny 2 . He is bad enough to be a guardian:) that war axe <3 truly a beautiful weapon. Lord Saladin wants you to head into his special version of the Crucible once more with your best . 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. With the Light returned to her, Efrideet began to cry with joy at the sight of the Traveler awakened. Felwinter explained it was a Warlord's Ghost and had proven useful, but Efrideet was backed up by Saladin. Your role as a moderator enables you immediately ban this user from messaging (bypassing the report queue) if you select a punishment. 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. Saladin confronting the Devil Splicers in Rise of Iron's launch cinematic, Last edited on February 1, 2023, at 19:58, https://www.destinypedia.com/index.php?title=Saladin_Forge&oldid=238560, Special or Heavy Weapon (11500 glimmer), Class Item (4500 glimmer). 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. Saladin (and any living Iron Lord) could have since gained one, but someone fought to defend Earth before the Traveler created ghosts. Parafia pw. Thanks to a report from Crow, Saladin had their next target lined up: Basilius the Golem, who was seeking Golden Age relics on Europa to offer to Caiatl in hopes of augmenting Cabal forces with cybernetic and Exo tech. 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. My guess would be he died at twilight gap and was brought back by a ghost. Alarmed, he asked where they were now, but she reassured him none had made it to the village. His duties was taken over by Lady Efrideet, and the Iron Banner was at the Iron Temple on Felwinter Peak. They confronted him when Segoth arrived at the village to punish the citizens for sheltering the Iron Lords, holding higher ground as Segoth and eight of his followers arrived on Pikes in a narrow pass that only allowed three to approach at a time. The fourth was the poor Ghost having a borderline mental breakdown because of all the psychic fuckery. Saladin was outraged at this underhanded tactic and ordered their efforts redoubled against the Cabal in revenge. 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 . 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. 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. 3 4 4 comments Best Add a Comment 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. [9], The efforts of the Iron Lords allowed the creation of The Last City under the protection of the Traveler. It doesn't have to do with having a Ghost. 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. Or can Ghosts give Light to people who are already alive and make them Guardians? Both Lightbearers began channeling Arc energy, and as Saladin warned her not to miss she grabbed him by the collar of his armor and hoisted him over her head and their Arc energies combined into a swirling storm. Despite the ritual succeeding and Osiris was indeed returned, Savathn managed to escape. The bartender refused but asked if she wished to dance before leaving, which she refused. 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. 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. 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. Being a Guardian means being a servant to the Vanguard/Tower/City. Instead, she ventured out into the Solar System and joined a secret community of other Lightbearers who embraced pacifism. Fortunately, Zavala would in time, overcome his grief and guilt, making peace with the Nightmare of Safiyah, turning her into the Memory of Safiyah. He was one of the founders of the Iron Lords and helped end the Dark Age of Risen Warlords to establish the City Age. 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. Interesting, since you become a Guardian by . 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. Saladin and Efrideet I know. A fitting title if there ever was one. 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. Specifically in the fight to turn over his territory to the Iron Lords. 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. Efrideet then threw Saladin like a javelin towards the advancing Walker. Notable info: Former Iron Banner handler. After the eleventh time the tower was destroyed, Saladin met with Silimar in its ruins and upon his friend's revival by his Ghost, questioned him about why he kept rebuilding and calling the tower doomed. 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. [7], Efrideet travelled to a village that had been liberated from Warlord Cathal a year before asking them to join the city. Suspicious, she reminded Wu Ming that Felwinter never left the peak unless for Iron Lord duties and questioned why he wanted him. He told her no, so she refused to join, causing Saladin to concede that they may run out of ammo again. The Rezyl Azzir card "Before These Walls" touches on that when it points out that Rezyl was what would eventually become known as Titan. [13], After the Red Legion captured the Last City and imprisoned the Traveler, Efrideet and the other Guardians were stripped of their Light. Zavala was unsure that all of Caiatl's followers would accept such a challenge, but Saladin warned that they might also lose and warned that he did not believe Caiatl would thank them for their diplomacy while holding a knife to their throat. 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. However, she only agreed to join if he promised she could throw him again if they ran out of ammo once more. 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. As they spoke, a Fallen Skiff roared by and dropped a Walker into the field between the village and bunker. He was cut off when she suddenly hoisted him over her head, gathering her Light for the throw. [36] Saladin remained angry at how the conflict ended and was convinced the armistice would be broken by Caiatl. The Iron Lord promised he would and hoped that Osiris would support him when it came time to enact it.[37]. He angrily declared that they must channel their Light into burning the Cabal Empire to ashes and that Zavala's hopes for a peaceful resolution would not come to fruition. He threatened to kill the Young Wolf himself if they ever became corrupted by their use of it. 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. I think he was referring to the old trailer that we've had for a while. 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. 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. [4], Having joined the Iron Lords, Efrideet participated in their campaign against the Warlords. [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. He also ordered them to claim any Cabal gold or treasures left behind in the aftermath to deprive their foe of resources and strengthen the Vanguard's forces. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Soliciting/Plagiarism/Phishing/Impersonation, This site uses cookies to provide you with the best possible user experience. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but doesn't he trailer say the Iron Lords existed before the Guardians, and therefore wouldn't have had ghosts? They would thus continue targeting other commanders vying for a seat on the Council and deal a death of a thousand cuts to the Cabal. In his early decades, he had seen a world at war with itself, spent his days hiding in the dust that was still settling after the Collapse. more importantly, where did you see the trailer? Efrideet questioned if he had any ammo remaining, but Saladin stated he had only the Light but the Fallen were out of range and they would have to climb down. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Well Bungie added a nice little tid bit, saying that he might have since become a Guardian. The fifth was him . 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. Her enclave then contacted her, as they felt the return of the Light as well. Create Fireteam 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. Being a Guardian means being a servant to the Vanguard/Tower/City. [31], A captured Psion was soon brought to the Last City for interrogation, which Saladin was asked to take over once Osiris's more subtle approaches failed. The Iron Lords Living Lords Hunters Efrideet Titans Saladin Forge Other The Guardian Deceased Lords Hunters Gheleon Before she could reply, two Fallen Skiffs appeared and deployed a Walker to assault the Patch Run. 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. Saladin then oversees the offensive in which Caiatl's forces fight alongside Guardians to halt the ritual and capture another general. Although the heavy fire pushed them back, their shields protected them, and the Iron Lords returned fire, quickly cutting down the trapped enemy. He ordered the Young Wolf back to battlefields to prove that true honor rested with the Vanguard. 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. Saladin however, states that Crow lacks the self-awareness to know what he believes in and that his mind is a storm of guilt, not just his own but also that of his past self. Iron Banner in Destiny []. [3], The Walker was annihilated in the Arc blast, but a few Fallen survived and continued to advance on Patch Run. Saladin felt strangely at peace for that moment, but it faded as the Psion plunged to their death below. Sometime after the fall of the iron lords, Saladin was tracking the origin point of a broadcasted signal. `${userDetail.user.displayName}${userDetail.user.cachedBungieGlobalDisplayNameCode ? This convinced the village leaders to join the Last City, and marked the beginning of Efrideet's friendship with the Speaker. That someone must always pay the price. He told the Young Wolf that if it were up to him, the Vanguard would destroy the warmind. 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. Saladin entered the building and found Fera, now a grown woman and a packmaster. Iron Lords were the first guardians before there were Guardians. [7] When she arrived, Efrideet discovered Warlord Citan and two other Risen attempting to rob the bar and threatening Wu Ming. 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. Lord Saladin is the last of the Iron Lords, and the proprietor of the Iron Banner Crucible event in the Tower. Dejected, Saladin hung his head in anger before casting one last look at Osiris and transmatting out of the H.E.L.M. 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.