The in-game lore is just the tip of the iceberg. As they defeated the Warlords and liberated humanity's survivors from their rule, they assisted a growing City underneath the Traveler. Keith Ferguson (born February 26, 1972) is an American voice actor. Her friend reassured her that was a noble cause, and Efrideet stated that maybe she would come back with a little Speaker, leaving unsaid that she might never come back at all. Some even suggested he was a part of the assassination plot against Zavala, which hits the Iron Lord hard. His former pupil reminded him this was not an easy decision, but Osiris noted it might be an inevitable one due to the proud nature of the Cabal and that further escalation could put the City at risk. SALADIN: Lord Guardian. Crow remorsefully states he was wrong about him and expresses how he is sorry but Saladin leaves stating that while he respects him for sticking to his convictions, let this event be a lesson: doing what one believe is right doesn't absolve them of consequences of those actions. [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. [36] Saladin remained angry at how the conflict ended and was convinced the armistice would be broken by Caiatl. When an alliance of the Fallen Houses threatened the safety of the Last City, Saladin was selected to lead the City's defence during the upcoming battle alongside his students Lord Shaxx and Commander Zavala. Saladin's respect and praise for the Guardian would grow throughout the SIVA Crisis, dubbing them the first of a new generation of Iron Lords, the title of Lord Guardian and the name of Young Wolf. After returning to Felwinter Peak, Efrideet listened as Felwinter revealed his true reason for wanting to secure Shaxx's stronghold: a Seraph Bunker beneath the fortress that contained clues to where the Warmind Rasputin was hiding valuable Golden Age technology. Saladin was outraged at this underhanded tactic and ordered their efforts redoubled against the Cabal in revenge. My guess would be he died at twilight gap and was brought back by a ghost. . 3 Iron Lords left? 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. Unable to defeat the mutant Devils on his own, Saladin began seeking out Guardians to help him form a new generation of the Iron Lords to end the threat of SIVA once and for all. 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. It doesn't have to do with having a Ghost. Vanguard. This would prove to be a wise decision on Saladin's part, as the House of Salvation intercepted their communications and learned of their plan, sending a raid force to destroy or acquire Felspring's remains. Despite being famously serious, Saladin does have moments of humor, mostly with old friends like Efrideet. [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. Players learn about enemies and why they are doing certain missions from the voice-over of whoever has sent them on that mission. After assisting in the liberation of the The Last City, Efrideet once more departed Earth and rejoined her secret group. Directed by Jason Jones Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Cinematography by Matthew A. Saladin was spotlighted with the Destiny expansion Rise of Iron, which saw him working with the Guardian to reign in the Devil Splicers and the SIVA crisis. Grinning under his helmet, he shouted back that they were knights and he wanted to be a dragon slayer. 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. The Guardians search extensively on how Savathn stole the Light but after managing to delve into the Witch Queen's memories, they learn not only of her plan to seal away the Traveler within her Throne World and of an entity called The Witness that commands the Black Fleet but that Savathn never stole the Light. 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. [7], As the patrons returned to their drinks, Efrideet asked Wu Ming if that was why he had asked her to meet him, and he confirmed her theory and offered a large payment of Glimmer for her aid. 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. Saladin and the rest of the Iron Lords were confused by Silimar's constant building of a tower that he rebuilt every time it was assaulted by the Fallen and Warlords. It's just a title. As thousands of survivors and Lightbearers flocked to the growing city, it became a target for the Fallen. Efrideet then threw Saladin like a javelin towards the advancing Walker. Felwinter explained it was a Warlord's Ghost and had proven useful, but Efrideet was backed up by Saladin. While watching the ROI trailer it occurred to me that Lord Saladin was using a torch to light his patrol of the Cosmodrome wall, not a Ghost. Zavala is Saladin's former pupil, and each holds the other in quite high esteem. 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. 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. Wellp, I guess he does have a ghost. The thief is a young fearless girl named Fera, Saladin empathized with Fera's difficult situation and decided to not punish her. 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. All Guardians were once dead. Efrideet softly said that it was hardly even a village, but Saladin retorted that they lived a noble life. While searching for a pig that was stolen from the village Saladin reached an antenna base that was used to spy on the villagers, there he finds the stolen pig as well as its thief. along the way, he got into a battle with risen thugs that ended in a draw. Saladin and the other commanders hoped that by putting additional pressure on the Empress they would force her to accept the challenge. There goes that theory For what it's worth, I enjoyed speculating on this while we still could. [7], Efrideet travelled to a village that had been liberated from Warlord Cathal a year before asking them to join the city. However, with the help of the Guardian, he was able to make peace with what had happened and relieve centuries of burden. 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. As he sat up, Efrideet began mocking him for warning her not to miss, asking if he had ever known her to not hit a target. [12], Centuries later, with the onset of the SIVA Crisis, Efrideet returned to the Iron Temple to assist Saladin and fulfil her responsibility to the Iron Banner. Specifically in the fight to turn over his territory to the Iron Lords. I don't know if Lord Saladin's grimoire entry was written before the rest of the Iron Lords story was written but apparently Lord Saladin trained both Shaxx and Zavala.. A hero to the City and a legend in his own right, Saladin Forge led the City's defense during the Battle for the . Your role as a moderator enables you immediately ban this user from messaging (bypassing the report queue) if you select a punishment. [3], The Walker was annihilated in the Arc blast, but a few Fallen survived and continued to advance on Patch Run. Despite the ritual succeeding and Osiris was indeed returned, Savathn managed to escape. Edit After saving his House from a Vex attack, Ikora offered Mithrax and his people sanctuary within the Last City, to which the Light Kell gratefully agrees. However, Shaxx did not acknowledge the fallback order and instead advanced with his fireteams. 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. Briefing the Young Wolf, he ordered them to continue disrupting Cabal operations after the offer was transmitted to Caiatl, who had yet to respond. She demanded that the Warlord pick on someone his size, although the Warlord was twice her size. Saladin, Efrideet and? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. However, In place of the village, Saladin found only graves followed by rock piles and ground mounds until he reached a pit full of burnt corpses. Without ammo, Saladin was at a loss of what to do, with the Walker being out of range of his Light powers and the time it would take to climb down surely dooming the village. However, their coup ended in disaster as Vex poured out of the portal and attacked indiscriminately, killing the Lakshmi, leading the Guardians to quickly scramble to save the House of Light. [10], Despite the Iron Lord's successes and the growth of the Last City, Efrideet grew weary of fighting and the constant violence the life of a Guardian entailed. Nonetheless, Saladin appeared to agree with Ikora's declaration that regardless of the Traveler's reasons, if Savathn were to succeed in her plan, then the Last City will be defenseless against the Witness' return. Niiiice lost an iron lord in exchange of an emo who is having an identity crisis All my homies hate crow. (cinematic director) Film Editing by Bungie Casting By Timothy Cubbison Art Department Sound Department Visual Effects by Stunts Dominic Kinnaird . [6], Efrideet was contacted by Wu Ming, the owner of a bar at the base of Felwinter Peak called the End of the World, who requested she bring Felwinter to the bar to hear a business proposition. Despite this, the Guardian agrees to an alliance with Mara Sov and the Awoken not only for Osiris' return after exorcising her worm but also to prevent the Dreaming City from being claimed by Xivu Arath and her horde. 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. Efrideet then hoped that they had another plan other than assaulting the mountain once the Devil uprising had been put down, but Saladin stated that Shaxx was forcing their hand and that they could not risk other Warlords who would be less careful attack first. The fourth was the poor Ghost having a borderline mental breakdown because of all the psychic fuckery. 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. He declared only a fool would continue to rebuild a tower that kept being destroyed. Efrideet dropped to one knee as the Warlord behind her tried to shoot her in the head, causing them to miss and instead hit Citan in the chest. I will look upon your new weapon and deliver my congratulations in . 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. Soliciting/Plagiarism/Phishing/Impersonation, This site uses cookies to provide you with the best possible user experience. As they buried the bodies, Saladin listened as Radegast declared they could no longer live in fear of the Warlords and must become Guardians of the people, gathering likeminded Risen to aid them. Saladin then oversees the offensive in which Caiatl's forces fight alongside Guardians to halt the ritual and capture another general. Saladin (and any living Iron Lord) could have since gained one, but someone fought to defend Earth before the Traveler created ghosts. 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. Since it been a long time since his fellow lords died Lord Saladin is the last of the Iron Lords, and the proprietor of the Iron Banner Crucible event in the Tower. Saladin confronts Fera about the massacre and is disgusted to discover that she has become the area's warlord and has bled the village dry. 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. As they spoke, a Fallen Skiff roared by and dropped a Walker into the field between the village and bunker. After the destruction of the SIVA Crisis, Saladin Forge knighted The Guardian and names them the first of the new generation of Iron Lords setting out to rebuild the Iron Lords and once again create a beacon of hope for the Last City. [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. [20], After the arrival of the Black Fleet some Guardians embraced the use of the Darkness infused powers of Stasis. As Segoth revived, one of his bullets struck Radegast in the head, and Saladin provided covering fire for Perun to help his Ghost revive the Iron Lords leader. The Iron Lords probably fit in a similar situation. Confronting the Young Wolf, Saladin criticized them for being among those using Stasis and Zavala for not punishing those who did. As the Guardians make progress in undoing the Endless Night, learning that the event was orchestrated by Savathn, the Witch Queen, the Consensus Factions, growing increasingly paranoid towards the House of Light and disagreeing with the Vanguard's leadership, approached Saladin. 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. Does Lord Saladin Have a Ghost? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. [21] Further, Saladin did not approve of how the conflict with the Cabal was handled, ending with an armistice, nor how the Vanguard allowed the House of Light to be granted sanctuary within the Last City, as he didn't trust either the Cabal or the Fallen. Lord Saladin quickly got to work as a Bracus on the Empress's War Council, discovering that the Cabal are more disorganized than originally believed. Saladin befriended three other Risen who did not follow the Warlord's path; Radegast, Jolder, and Perun. Cancel After the Iron Banner event concludes, players may still be able to launch into a Tower that still shows Iron Banner decorations, but Lord Saladin . [3], Saladin agreed to Efrideet's plan and began to warn her not to miss as he gathered Arc energy around himself. Iron Lord Saladin Forge had seen many things in his many centuries of life. Briefing the Young Wolf, Saladin ordered them to eliminate Ma'rag before he could achieve his objective and earn a place on Caiatl's War Council. So yes, they are like us, and all of this happened post-collapse during the Dark Ages, they are in essence a precursor to what we now call Guardians, the term Guardian didn't come about until the . 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? Although he nodded in polite greeting to Osiris, Saladin began berating Zavala the moment the Commander transmatted into the room, demanding to know why they were not engaging in a full-scale war with the Cabal after everything that had happened. While Efrideet stayed back and fired on the creature with her rifle, Saladin closed in with his Iron Battle Axe to fight the dragon like a knight of old. While Felwinter agreed to abide by their demand, he never removed it. and something else for Crow, stating if he is half as smart as he think he is, he will find it. Or can Ghosts give Light to people who are already alive and make them Guardians? Iron Banner in Destiny []. Felwinter announced that Shaxx had accepted his challenge to one-on-one combat, but Efrideet was skeptical of his plan due as no Iron Lord or Warlord had ever bested the Titan. Well Bungie added a nice little tid bit, saying that he might have since become a Guardian. He told the Young Wolf that if it were up to him, the Vanguard would destroy the warmind. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Unlike the rest of her compatriots, she did not participate in the Battle of Site-6 and was thus spared from the near total destruction of the order. 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. Well, Shin Malphur got the Ghost of Jaren Ward after Ward was killed by Dregden Yor, and became a Gunslinger Hunter. With the Light returned to her, Efrideet began to cry with joy at the sight of the Traveler awakened. 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. 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. Felwinter attempted to convince Shaxx to join, but the Warlord questioned if he had given Citan the same speech before killing him. [2] which convinced Saladin to allow her to throw him. 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. 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. Welcome to DestinyLore! By clicking 'Accept', you agree to the updated policies documented at, Our policies have recently changed. You are now truly an Iron Lord. He was forced to cooperate with Shaxx at the behest of the Consensus to coordinate these events because his former pupil had become the head of the Crucible in the aftermath of the Twilight Gap. They informed her that the whole cosmos was now ablaze with Light, and Efrideet responded to them she would be coming home. Ward . They would thus continue targeting other commanders vying for a seat on the Council and deal a death of a thousand cuts to the Cabal. However, she only agreed to join if he promised she could throw him again if they ran out of ammo once more. However, Efrideet offered to throw him, causing Saladin to laugh until he realized she was serious and declared there was no dignity in that. Her enclave then contacted her, as they felt the return of the Light as well. Lord Saladin has a Ghost. Aware of the painful burden his old protg bears and of the history between the two, Saladin would offer to shoulder some of the burden but Zavala refused stating he had made his choice and now he had to see it through. Lady Efrideet is a female Hunter, and the youngest of the Iron Lords. Upon their deaths, he hoped to that he would never have to revisit his past but continued to honor their legacy with the Iron Banner tournament and with the threat of the Devil Splicers, he realized that the danger was greater than keeping the full story of the Iron Lords and SIVA a secret. But how would be have been revived then? Create Fireteam 3 4 4 comments Best Add a Comment The two play board games together to sharpen their tactical acumen and maintain their friendship. However, like Shaxx, Saladin respects all the classes of Guardians. Although the heavy fire pushed them back, their shields protected them, and the Iron Lords returned fire, quickly cutting down the trapped enemy. [7] When she arrived, Efrideet discovered Warlord Citan and two other Risen attempting to rob the bar and threatening Wu Ming. To combat this threat, Ikora Rey had the Guardians reach out to the one being that could help: Mithrax of the House of Light. With newfound respect for Efrideet, Saladin admitted that someone with her skills and moral compass would be welcome in the Iron Lords. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The Rezyl Azzir card "Before These Walls" touches on that when it points out that Rezyl was what would eventually become known as Titan. Just watched the latest fireteam chat episode and Bungie confirmed that Saladin does have a Ghost. [14], Efrideet's departure prompted Lord Saladin Forge to take over her Iron Banner responsibilities. 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. Unlike the rest of her compatriots, she did not . However, the virus claimed the Iron Lords, and Saladin was one of the only two to survive.[11][12]. So, he had a Ghost, and he existed as a Risen. 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. The Speaker noted that he had still not found them, but suspected one existed, and Efrideet volunteered to look for them during her journeys. Then it hit me that we never see his Ghost with him at the tower. He encouraged him to respond in kind and show the Cabal there were consequences for such acts and to remind their people why they should have faith in the Guardians. The ghost picks it's guardian. He complimented them on their first victory over Caiatl's forces on Nessus and noted that Osiris had informed him that they had interrupted a Cabal ritual known as the Rite of Proving, which Osiris had compared to the Crucible, although Saladin did not see the similarities. 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. 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. She sent back a message that Felwinter only responded to official Iron Lord business, but went herself to hear Wu Ming's proposition. As she spoke, Efrideet tried to hide how much she wanted them to join and stated that the City was a collaborative venture between the Risen and non-Risen which she hoped would teach each group more about the other and how they could all survive together. Saladin argues for the greater good; the Vanguard has a responsibility to protect Earth and her . [18], After the Red War, Lord Saladin would return to the new Tower to once again host the Iron Banner tournament, having previously tasked Efrideet to do so during the SIVA Crisis. 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. Both Lightbearers began channeling Arc energy, and as Saladin warned her not to miss she grabbed him by the collar of his armor and hoisted him over her head and their Arc energies combined into a swirling storm. 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. 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. 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. {{ A fight ensues and Saladin kills both Fera and her men. 1. His duties was taken over by Lady Efrideet, and the Iron Banner was at the Iron Temple on Felwinter Peak. The Iron Lords would have Ghosts. Thanks to a report from Crow, Saladin had their next target lined up: Basilius the Golem, who was seeking Golden Age relics on Europa to offer to Caiatl in hopes of augmenting Cabal forces with cybernetic and Exo tech. After sitting out of the Red War due to lacking his Light, Saladin watched for several years as the Vanguard struggled against new threats and the Arrival of the Black Fleet. Some were chosen like Shin as mentioned in the comments. He is bad enough to be a guardian:) that war axe <3 truly a beautiful weapon. Not to mention he would be taking a very fucking big risk being in the field in COMBAT without a Ghost to revive him. " No statue for me, I see?" "The statues are for the dead, and I always hoped you weren't among them. He questioned if that mission was why she wished to leave the City, reminding her that she had been the one to bring him there, but Efrideet noted that while she was glad to have done that she could no longer continue fighting and wished to find a new way forward. Saladin however, states that Crow lacks the self-awareness to know what he believes in and that his mind is a storm of guilt, not just his own but also that of his past self. [6], With their recruits gathered, Saladin and his comrades began their campaign against the Warlords. However, most of his comrades perished in a battle to contain SIVA, causing Saladin to dedicate his life to maintaining a watch on the Plaguelands to ensure SIVA never emerged again while also fighting to protect The Last City from threats. Each of the Iron Lords fell several times, but their shield wall never broke, and Segoth eventually retreated, vowing to kill them and all who aided them as the town cheered Saladin and his comrades. The fifth was him . [5], At some point during Warlord Conflict, Efrideet and Saladin encountered an Ahamkara. He remembers staring out the window at flurries of snow for what felt like a very long time but could only have been a few minutes. [35] The plan ultimately worked, and Caiatl's champion Ignovun fell to the Young Wolf and their fireteam. The Rezyl Azzir card "Before These Walls" touches on that when it points out that Rezyl was what would eventually become known as Titan. Since the original Iron Lords were not Guardians. Bungie.net is the Internet home for Bungie, the developer of Destiny, Halo, Myth, Oni, and Marathon, and the only place with official Bungie info straight from the developers. They found a dozen minor local Warlords had arrived to side with Shaxx against the Iron Lords, but as the two sides entered a tense standoff Shaxx dismissed his reinforcements, having agreed to allow his people to be evacuated but still refusing to join the Iron Lords. . It's suicide to fight without a Ghost to revive you. Osiris agrees with the plan and Ana speaks with Lord Saladin, who while wary of the Warmind, agrees to allow them access to Felspring's remains within the Iron Temple. 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 pointed out there was no dignity in letting the village die either. and deactivates the machine keeping the captive Hive alive, unintentionally killing the Psion operating it. He has the title Lord,but it not and "Iron" Lord. Here is a list of the top 10 funniest lore entries in Destiny. Enough that it forces him to reconsider his views. As his prisoner struggled, Saladin demanded to know more about the data they stole, how they had crafted the Light-dampening tech, and where the rest of the Psion cell was. more importantly, where did you see the trailer? Appears In: Destiny 2 . Get it on Google play. I guess he keeps it in his backpack, like we do. In time, he established the Iron Banner to keep the memory of the fallen Iron Lords alive and train the new Guardians in the ways of old. However, though Savathn had been defeated, her Lucent Brood remained a threat. Also where would a non-light filled human acquire the ability to wield light without one?