Most Intriguing Storylines Heading Into Destiny 2: The Witch Queen
Guardians in Destiny 2 will have their hands full taking on the Hive Goddess Savanthun in the expansion The Witch Queen, but there are a number of smaller story threads to keep an eye on over the next year of content. Lore pages found in various activities and equipment hint at some intriguing things going on outside of the main story, and players should keep an eye on even more upcoming lore to see where those storylines may be headed. In doing so, they may develop an idea of what to expect with future content.
February 15 saw the long-awaited conclusion of the Season of the Lost story. In the beginning, the legendary Warlock Osiris was revealed to be Savathun in disguise. She had taken his form prior to the events of Season of the Hunt. The player learns that Awoken Queen Mara Sov has struck a deal with The Witch Queen: remove the worm from Savathun and she will return Osiris and help in the ensuing battle with Xivu Arath, the Hive Goddess of War and Savathun's sister. Throughout the season, players did various activities in Destiny 2 to help Mara find her Techeuns, a coven of witches capable of exorcising the worm.
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In the finale, players were introduced to a six-player mission called Exorcism that sees this process finally take place. After a boss battle, a cutscene played showing the removal of the worm. Because Savathun is the Goddess of Deception, Mara assumed she wouldn't hold up her end of the bargain and planned on killing her during this process since she would be powerless without the worm. Unfortunately for Mara, her plan was foiled when Savathun evaded her immediately after the worm was removed. Osiris was returned, but the Hive
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