Is Cayde-6 the Guardian's nightmare? Exploring the possibilities of the characters' return in Destiny 2 Season 18
Destiny 2 is a game that is stacked with interesting characters. From Eris Morn, a Guardian obsessed with the Hive, to the Drifter, a Guardian obsessed with the Darkness, the game has it all. In the Season of the Haunted, Guardians faced the nightmares of some of the prominent characters in the game. However, the one thing that Guardians haven't faced is their own nightmare.
Destiny 2: Season of the Haunted revolves around the Guardian's quest to sever the nightmares of Uldren Sov, Safiyan and Dominus Ghaul from Crow, and Zavala and Caitl. Severing these nightmares is a part of the seasonal questline of the current season. However, there's a chance that this theme will continue in the upcoming season.
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There are a few hints of Cayde-6's return in Destiny 2 Season 18. While this is purely speculative for now, Calus' return was predicted in a similar fashion before the Season of the Haunted. Considering the evidence that is currently available, everything points to Cayde's return in the upcoming season.
Cayde-6 could be the Guardian's nightmare because they were responsible for his death, albeit in a weird way. The former Hunter Vanguard chose to descend into the depths of the Prison of Elders without waiting for backup. Although the Guardians got to him, they got there very late. Had they been able to reach Cayde earlier, he'd have lived.
Although the Guardian avenged Cayde's death by eliminating Uldren Sov, the one who murdered him, the guilt of Cayde's loss still haunts the Guardian's conscience in Destiny 2. The conclusion of the Season of the Haunted Questline in Destiny 2 brought forth some really interesting details. The Drifter is currently in the Reef on his own
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