Oryx
A god seeking vengeance for his son Crota, slain by the Guardians.
Oryx, known as Oryx, the Taken King, is a character from the video game Destiny: The Taken King. He serves as the main antagonist in this expansion, portrayed as a god who seeks vengeance on the player, known as a Guardian, after they killed his son Crota. In the lore of the game's universe, he is eventually killed by the player during the raid mission titled "King's Fall".
Quick Facts
- Type species
- Antilope oryx
Lore & Background
Oryx acts as the primary villain in the video game Destiny: The Taken King. His narrative arc is defined by a singular goal: to exact revenge on the player character, referred to as a Guardian, following the death of his son, Crota. This conflict drives the central story of the expansion.
Reader's Guide
To face Oryx, players must complete the "King's Fall" raid. This is the designated location where he appears as a boss. The goal of this mission is to defeat him.
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