Riven

The Ahamkara dragon who granted the final wish to open the path to the Witness.

In Season of the Wish, the Vanguard struck a crucial bargain with the spirit of Riven, an Ahamkara dragon slain previously in the "Last Wish" raid during the Forsaken expansion. While often remembered as a Hive adversary, this specific iteration is the spectral entity who granted the fifteenth and final wish to allow Crow to enter the Traveler. This act paved the way for Guardians to confront The Witness in the upcoming expansion, The Final Shape. Riven's involvement bridged the events of Lightfall directly to the next chapter of Destiny 2, marking a pivotal turning point where her spirit facilitated access to the Traveler itself.

Quick Facts

Role: Ahamkara Dragon Spirit
Affiliation: The Vanguard (via Bargain)

Reader's Guide

Players encountering Riven's spirit during Season of the Wish must understand her role as a narrative catalyst rather than a combat boss in this specific context. Her presence is tied to the questline that allows Crow to enter the Traveler. This storyline was available throughout Season of the Wish, which lasted until November 2023. To progress toward The Final Shape, guardians needed to complete the season's objectives involving Riven's wish. Unlike her physical manifestation in the "Last Wish" raid where she fought Guardians, here she acts as an ally through a bargain, granting the final wish required to access the Traveler and confront The Witness.