Since the original Iron Lords were not Guardians. 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. Iron Lord Saladin Forge had seen many things in his many centuries of life. Saladin himself would return to take charge of the event after the Red War. Saladin was concerned that a victory by the Imperial Cabal in the Cosmodrome would lead more Cabal there to establish a Firebase, threatening a region which regularly produced new Guardians from Ghosts searching the ruined shipyard. Silimar rejected that term, deciding fated fit better, but Saladin suggested indefensible also worked. [10], The trio travelled to Shaxx's fortress, discovering his people were seemingly well-fed and had winter clothing. After many months of hard fighting, the Guardians succeeded in holding the line against Xivu Arath's Horde and saving Mara Sov's Techeun Coven from the Ascendant Realm, allowing the Awoken Queen to conduct the ritual to excise the Witch Queen's worm. 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. 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. 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. 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. and something else for Crow, stating if he is half as smart as he think he is, he will find it. They are the same type of beings as we, they just didn't call themselves guardians at the time. Edit 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. Although the heavy fire pushed them back, their shields protected them, and the Iron Lords returned fire, quickly cutting down the trapped enemy. Directed by Jason Jones Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Cinematography by Matthew A. You are now truly an Iron Lord. He was revived by his Ghost as Efrideet arrived at the field and mocked him for thinking she might miss. 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. Saladin then oversees the offensive in which Caiatl's forces fight alongside Guardians to halt the ritual and capture another general. She was told to meet him and the others at Dwindler's Ridge and she questioned how many of them there were, which made Saladin smirk and remark "a few". does lord saladin have a ghost. That indicates it's possible for the living to become Guardians, so long as a Ghost deems them worthy. She briefly returned to Earth and assumed Lord Saladin Forge's responsibility of serving as the handler of the Iron Banner until the Red War. Prior to leaving, in a message for the Young Wolf, Saladin left his Iron Battle Axe in the H.E.L.M. However, since the Battle at Site 6 that nearly destroyed the old order, Efrideet pursued her own path in finding ways to use the Light non-violently, showing a commitment to pacifism. Efrideet softly said that it was hardly even a village, but Saladin retorted that they lived a noble life. By clicking 'Accept', you agree to the updated policies documented at, Our policies have recently changed. Saladin, Efrideet and? [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. Saladin befriended three other Risen who did not follow the Warlord's path; Radegast, Jolder, and Perun. Press J to jump to the feed. A fitting title if there ever was one. Things come to a head during the assault on the Moon when Crow, instead of showing up to help, goes to the H.E.L.M. Interesting, since you become a Guardian by dying and being revived by a Ghost, so did Saladin die? After assisting in the liberation of the The Last City, Efrideet once more departed Earth and rejoined her secret group. [3], Saladin agreed to Efrideet's plan and began to warn her not to miss as he gathered Arc energy around himself. Efrideet noted that the local Warlords would respect that, although they were all needed to join a concentrated strike against the House of Devils in the Cosmodrome. [4] Efrideet's aim proved true and Saladin destroyed the Walker, saving Patch Run. [5], At some point during Warlord Conflict, Efrideet and Saladin encountered an Ahamkara. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Get it on Google play. [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. 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. 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. The Iron Lord promised he would and hoped that Osiris would support him when it came time to enact it.[37]. Despite being famously serious, Saladin does have moments of humor, mostly with old friends like Efrideet. As the Ghosts fled, she told them to tell the other Warlords to stay away from Felwinter Peak. She was also concerned that Shaxx would target Felwinter's Ghost, Felspring, as he had multiple confirmed kills of other Warlords, but Felwinter did not believe that Shaxx would attempt to truly kill him. Your role as a moderator enables you immediately ban this user from messaging (bypassing the report queue) if you select a punishment. . The Guardian managed to located Osiris in the Reef but found to their horror that the Osiris that had aided the Vanguard in the Cabal armistice and in the Endless Night was actually Savathn herself, having taken the warlock's form not long after he lost his Light against the High Celebrant of Xivu Arath. Conferring in the aftermath of the duel, Felwinter declared he would stay and continue challenging Shaxx. 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. To prepare the site for the Guardian's arrival, Saladin sent a force of his Iron War Beasts, Cabal he had personally trained, to secure the Temple. 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. I will look upon your new weapon and deliver my congratulations in . By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Iron Lords do have ghosts (you see Saladin's ghost in the cutscenes) and are brought back from the dead by what Saladin calls the travellers gift. He's such a nice guy underneath the armor. Can confirm he has one, one of the last cut scenes it highlights stone carvings within the Iron Temple. It's possible that he doesn't have one at all, hence why there are only 3 Iron Lords left. Some even suggested he was a part of the assassination plot against Zavala, which hits the Iron Lord hard. He tried once more to convince the Commander otherwise, but Zavala interrupted him and thanked Saladin for his cooperation before departing. 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. [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. He compared Caiatl and her commanders to the Warlords of old, using honour as nothing more than currency for fear, and that they could not trust or negotiate with anyone with such a mindset. A replica of Saladin's battle axe was created by the blacksmith company Sword and the Stone. So, he had a Ghost, and he existed as a Risen. Together under Radegast's leadership they hid from the Warlords in isolated communities and feared other Lightbearers, and only occasionally struck against the oppressive rulers. 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. Well Bungie added a nice little tid bit, saying that he might have since become a Guardian. Lady Efrideet is a female Hunter, and the youngest of the Iron Lords. Leaping at the roaring creature once more, Saladin yelled to his companion that they were what they survived. 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. Stoic, serious and experienced yet somber and grim are the best words to describe Lord Saladin. The Iron Lord even regales Crow with one of his stories, of how he once showed mercy to a foe, but it ultimately led to more victims being made. 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. 50 years later, Saladin visited Kepre's village 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. Appears In: Destiny 2 . 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. The young Hunter is against keeping Hive prisoners, arguing repeatedly with Saladin over the ethics of their actions. [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. Well Bungie added a nice little tid bit, saying that he might have since become a Guardian. 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. "Saladin," his Ghost had said, sounding like it spoke from the end of a very long, very wide tunnel. As they defeated the Warlords and liberated humanity's survivors from their rule, they assisted a growing City underneath the Traveler. 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. Saladin (and any living Iron Lord) could have since gained one, but someone fought to defend Earth before the Traveler created ghosts. Not long after the conflict in the Reef, Mars would mysteriously return, leading Ikora to have her Hidden conduct an investigation on the planet's condition as it appeared to be afflicted by some temporal distortion. 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. [3], The Walker was annihilated in the Arc blast, but a few Fallen survived and continued to advance on Patch Run. 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. Notable info: Former Iron Banner handler. Iron Lords were the first guardians before there were Guardians. As she attempted to talk to him about joining the Iron Lords, he rebuffed her questions and requested she leave, not entirely trusting her and claiming he sought those who could do more than just shoot. 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. {{ 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. You are not allowed to view this content. 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. Segoth derided them as "Iron Wolves", causing Saladin to shout at him to cease his insults, although Perun admitted she liked the moniker. She demanded that the Warlord pick on someone his size, although the Warlord was twice her size. Soliciting/Plagiarism/Phishing/Impersonation, This site uses cookies to provide you with the best possible user experience. He first sends reinforcements to Guardians in the EDZ that were ambushed by Lucent Hive, leading to a general being captured. 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. Saladin wished to fight a dragon, which transformed the creature into a giant dragon that breathed fire. So how can he be an Iron Lord? Wait, who's the third? Maybe when the other iron lords fell he survived but his ghost did not? Since the original Iron Lords were not Guardians. However, the two great Titans have differing personalities and philosophies- Saladin's brutal pragmatism, ruthless self-reliance, and deep-seated trauma from the loss of his fellow Iron Lords often lead him to be mistrustful and cold, and he views sacrifice and death as a necessary part of any protracted conflict. 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. However, Silimar declared that it was like them, being reborn every time they fell and that one day it would not fall and they would know the time was right. [26] Although Ixel was eliminated, three other Psions escaped with Vex data. Or can Ghosts give Light to people who are already alive and make them Guardians? GHOST: Aww. 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 and Efrideet I know. I think he was referring to the old trailer that we've had for a while. [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. 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. Saladin argues for the greater good; the Vanguard has a responsibility to protect Earth and her . 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. When Efrideet did, he stated that he would love to dance with her. Just watched the latest fireteam chat episode and Bungie confirmed that Saladin does have a Ghost. By clicking 'Accept', you agree to the policies documented at, This site uses cookies to provide you with the best possible user experience. 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. With the Faction's coup exposed, New Monarchy and Dead Orbit gathered what supplies and supporters they had left and fled the Last City upon Dead Orbits fleet, while the Future War Cult was disbanded, some of its members defecting to join the Vanguard. [7] When she arrived, Efrideet discovered Warlord Citan and two other Risen attempting to rob the bar and threatening Wu Ming. 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. Create Fireteam His duties was taken over by Lady Efrideet, and the Iron Banner was at the Iron Temple on Felwinter Peak. Cancel [28] Thanks to Crow's investigation and the Young Wolf's fieldwork, the task force discovered the Cabal had crafted miniature devices based on the Traveler Cage used by the Red Legion to cut off the Light from the Guardians that could be attached to Ghosts, allowing them to easily kill the Lightless Guardian. However, Saladin handled most of the logistics on his own and stayed far away from Shaxx. 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. Just watched the latest fireteam chat episode and Bungie confirmed that Saladin does have a Ghost. 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. As thousands of survivors and Lightbearers flocked to the growing city, it became a target for the Fallen. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . 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. He insisted that the Light and the Traveler were the only allies they needed. SALADIN: Find me again at the Iron Temple, Young Wolf. Felwinter attempted to convince Shaxx to join, but the Warlord questioned if he had given Citan the same speech before killing him. Dejected, Saladin hung his head in anger before casting one last look at Osiris and transmatting out of the H.E.L.M. Efrideet then threw Saladin like a javelin towards the advancing Walker. Fortunately, Zavala would in time, overcome his grief and guilt, making peace with the Nightmare of Safiyah, turning her into the Memory of Safiyah. Saladin agreed and followed Kepre to his village. He was cut off when she suddenly hoisted him over her head, gathering her Light for the throw. The Iron Lords Living Lords Hunters Efrideet Titans Saladin Forge Other The Guardian Deceased Lords Hunters Gheleon 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. He again noted that Zavala would not authorize a larger-scale conflict and that there were still more commanders seeking to join Caiatl's council, advising that they keep hitting them until the Cabal could not regain their footing. The thief is a young fearless girl named Fera, Saladin empathized with Fera's difficult situation and decided to not punish her. 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. Ultimately, the Guardian succeeded in thwarting the Witch Queen's plan and killed her but her Ghost, Immaru, managed to escape. [8], Amongst the Risen who joined the ranks of the Iron Lords was Silimar, an old friend of Saladin. However, after reintegrating the subminds, Malahayati and Charlemagne, into the Warmind, Ana Bray would develop an unconventional method in restoring Rasputin at a quicker rate: the Ghost of the Iron Lord Felwinter, Felspring. Interesting, since you become a Guardian by dying and being revived by a Ghost, so did Saladin die? She refused to believe that their commander truly intended to go through with the assault, but Saladin noted that Radegast was tired of fighting, but Efrideet did not believe that was a good excuse. [18] After destroying the remnants and the chamber, the Guardian returns to Felwinter Peak, where Saladin gifts them a newly forged sword and names them the first of a new generation of Iron Lords. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the updated policies documented at, {{client.users[message.memberFromId].displayName}}. [4], Having joined the Iron Lords, Efrideet participated in their campaign against the Warlords. 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. "I am the lone sentry. 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. Saladin listened in despair as Osiris convinced Zavala to go through with the plan by placing their faith in the Young Wolf and their fireteam. Just because you don't see something doesn't mean it's not there. Keith Ferguson (born February 26, 1972) is an American voice actor. When the Cabal Empress Caiatl arrived and sought to subjugate humanity, Saladin was tasked by Zavala with leading a strike force to keep her from rallying her forces. 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. As Segoth smiled and shrugged at their response, Saladin raised his shield at Perun's command alongside his two comrades as the hostile Lightbearers opened fire. 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. 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. 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. 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? [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. Saladin decides that he will never give mercy to an enemy if that mercy comes at the cost of mercy for their victim.[13]. 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. However, she only agreed to join if he promised she could throw him again if they ran out of ammo once more. Shaxx may have once been Lord Saladin's student, but he was by no means weaker than his teacher. He told the Young Wolf that if it were up to him, the Vanguard would destroy the warmind. He probably died during twilight gap. The bartender refused but asked if she wished to dance before leaving, which she refused. Felwinter countered that Ikora Rey had and that he could too before questioning if either had a better idea. 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. While he maintains a friendship with Zavala, Saladin has a shaky relationship with Shaxx at best for both refuse to make amends over the Battle of the Twilight Gap. . One of the last members of the Iron Lords. I don't think all Guardians were dead. He warned the Young Wolf to stay on guard, as he was sure the Psions would hit them soon with whatever they stole. Saladin and the other commanders hoped that by putting additional pressure on the Empress they would force her to accept the challenge.