Destiny Legends - The Characters We Need

Destiny's universe brims with legendary lore characters like Shiro-4, Toland, and Xivu Arath, whose iconic stories demand they step from the shadows into our fireteams. This compelling plea highlights the urgent need for these fan-favorite, unseen legends to finally receive their long-awaited, epic spotlight.

Okay, guardians, let's have a real talk. We just met Micah-10 and Targe in The Final Shape, and honestly? It felt like coming home to old friends you've only ever heard stories about. It got me thinking... Destiny's universe is absolutely packed with characters who are legends in the lore but ghosts in the game. Their stories are etched into our weapons, whispered in tower chatter, but their faces? Nowhere to be seen. It's high time Bungie let these icons step out of the history books and into our fireteams. Here are the legends I'm personally lighting a candle for.

Shiro-4: The Forgotten Scout

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Starting with a mild cheat because, yes, Shiro-4 has been in a game before—vendoring away in the Iron Temple back in Rise of Iron. But come on! The Vanguard's most trusted scout, a fan-favorite, just... left in the past? It's a crime. His signature weapon, the Trespasser, made a glorious comeback, but the man himself is MIA. The community's been screaming into the void on socials for years: #BringBackShiro. It feels like the devs did him so dirty. We need our sly, capable Hunter scout back on the front lines, not just as a memory.

Why we need him: Ultimate scout vibes, fan-service king.
Where we left him: Chilling (probably) in the archives of "Forgotten but Not Gone."

Toland, the Shattered: The Eternal Whisper

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Ah, Toland. The poor, brilliant, shattered soul from Eris's doomed fireteam. He's not dead, not really... just eternally... elsewhere. Stuck in the Ascendant Plane, communicating through creepy little blights in the Dreaming City. Talking to him is like having a conversation with a ghostly radio signal—all static and profound terror. But if we've pulled others back from worse fates (looking at you, Saint-14), why not him? Even if he can't appear in the flesh, giving him a more substantial, interactive role through his scattered consciousness would be ud83dudd25.

Xivu Arath, God of War: The Unseen Threat

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Alright, this one's practically a given, and I'm here for it. With Episode: Heresy focusing on the Hive pantheon, the last god standing has to be Xivu Arath. We've spent years dismantling her war tributes, crippling her power in Season of the Deep... and we haven't even seen her glorious, terrifying face? After offing her siblings Oryx and Savathûn, the final confrontation with the Goddess of War herself is the epic showdown we've been training for. If she's not the big bad of Heresy, she'd better be right around the corner. A fully powered, unchecked Hive God of War? That's a recipe for the most epic boss fight ever.

Fenchurch Everis: The Mysterious Uncle

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"He's... not a Hive god." I know, I know. But hear me out! Fenchurch is the most enduring inside joke in Destiny. For over a decade, we've stood next to Tess and heard about her mysterious, universe-trotting uncle who sends back all the cool Eververse gear. He's been a lore staple since 2014! Imagine finally meeting the man who's seen every corner of the system. It would be a hilarious, heartwarming moment for Tess (girl has been waiting 12 years!), and let's be real—a perfect excuse for Bungie to refresh that Eververse inventory. Sometimes, the most impactful characters aren't gods, but the ones who make our world feel lived-in.

Marcus Ren: The Sparrow Racing Legend

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Before Crow took the job, everyone and their Ghost thought Marcus Ren was the next Hunter Vanguard. This guy is a legend—a Sparrow Racing champion, best buds with Enoch Bast, and respected by Cayde-6 himself. He literally embodies the Hunter creed: go fast, live free, protect your people. He dipped out of the Last City specifically to avoid the Vanguard role (can you blame him? It's a death sentence). But now that Crow's wearing the cloak... maybe, just maybe, the coast is clear for the racing legend to return. And if he brought Sparrow Racing League back with him? The Tower would lose its collective mind ud83dude80.

Shin Malphur: The Man With The Golden Gun

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Let's talk about a living legend. Shin Malphur. The Man With The Golden Gun. The guy who invented the Super we Hunters cherish. The warrior who hunted the Shadows of Yor and gifted us The Last Word. He's the only Guardian known to have used another's Ghost. We've gotten letters, we've felt his presence... but we've never seen him. His main story might be wrapped up, but in a universe where corruption is always a threat, a guardian who specializes in hunting dark Guardians could never truly be out of a job. His potential return isn't just fan service; it's a narrative goldmine.

Aunor Mahal: The Praxic Firebrand

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Remember those stern, suspicious letters during Season of the Drifter? That was Aunor Mahal, the fierce leader of the Praxic Order and a key member of Ikora's Hidden. She's the one keeping dark artifacts out of Guardian hands and maintaining order. We've communicated, we know she's crucial to Ikora's spy network and the City's stability... yet she's just a voice in the data stream. For someone so integral to the behind-the-scenes workings of the Vanguard, she deserves to step into the light. A conversation with her would be all intense stares and unwavering principle. Iconic.

Kabr's Fireteam: The Vault of Glass Legends

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Last one's a deep cut, and yes, they're all confirmed dead. Kabr, Praedyth, and Pahanin—the legendary fireteam who first breached the Vault of Glass. Their sacrifices are the raid. Kabr became the Aegis shield. Praedyth is lost in time. Pahanin... well, you know. But this is the Vex we're talking about! Time isn't linear in there. If we could save Saint-14 from a perfect Vex simulation, who's to say we can't find a way to interact with these legends in their prime? The paradoxes alone would be a wild story. (And hey, Kabr is showing up in the mobile game Destiny Rising—so the itch is being scratched somewhere!).

So there you have it. My personal wishlist of lore ghosts who need to become in-game guests. Bungie proved with Micah-10 that bringing these background legends forward is pure magic. It makes the world feel deeper, richer, and more alive. Here's hoping Episode: Heresy and beyond have a few surprise appearances in store ud83cudf1f.

Which lore character are you most desperate to meet? Sound off below! ud83dudc47