Destiny 2 Lore - The basic story and lore you absolutely need to know before Playing Witch Queen! 

Man, lately I've been realizing that I thought most Destiny players were DEEP into the lore, and I was dead wrong. I have so many friends that play, and every time I try and talk lore with them, they're all like "what are you talking about". Thanks to Byf for making me so knowledgeable about this game that I now feel like I belong to a tiny 1% of players that actually know this stuff.

I was never a big Destiny fan until I listened to Byf explain the lore with his videos. After the story started to make sense to me, the game became way more enjoyable. Knowing why you’re doing what you’re doing in the missions gives me a better connection to the game. Thank you Byf for sharing your knowledge and making it understandable for dummies like me!

Playing other games and trying to get into their lore during downtimes for destiny has made me realize that no other game franchise has a Byf. We don’t deserve him, but I sure am glad that we have him to enlighten us on the beautiful world Bungie has created. Thanks, Byf.

That little interactive trailer, even thought I knew most of what was in it, was still very cool. Very nice of Bungie to do that. They didn't have to, and I don't think anybody would've asked them, it's just a neat way to teach new players what they need to know.

Love you byf! Can’t wait for your lore coverage in Witch Queen! Also Dynasty is looking awesome!

We need to figure out a way to have Yourself, Myelin, Evade and EvanF to have a weekly Lore roundtable.

Me: avoids witch queen spoilers Also me: clicks a byf witch queen video the moment the notification pops, throwing my concern for spoilers out the window

As a veteran player, I still watch these videos, even if I know the content. It's nice to get refreshers, and be reminded that things I consider inherent Destiny knowledge, might not be known by many, many players. Plus, you tell the story well.

I’m just getting back into Destiny with Witch Queen after a long hiatus and I feel the same hype and infatuation with the game that I did all that time ago when The Taken King came out. This is the perfect video for me and I just want to say how much I appreciate your hard work, thanks byf!

There's a tiny bit of flavor text from a green Warlock bond, the Bond of Symmetry, that I always think about which I believe is becoming more and more relevant each year. It goes: "The Light alters us, yet all that we do with our Light changes the Light. Thus, there is symmetry." - Ulan-Tan Ulan-tan has been pretty much spot on with his other speculations on the nature of Light and Darkness, so I wonder if this statement is equally true of the Darkness? Maybe the more we use the Darkness for good, and continue to use the Light for good, the two will find their true balance? "The Darkness alters us, yet all that we do with our Darkness changes the Darkness. Thus, there is symmetry."

I'm so excited for Dynasty Byf. I've been a lover of the lore and a loving follower of yours since the early days of D1. Dynasty feels like a dream come true, and I am so happy and proud of you and all involved in Dynasty!! Please continue to be this world's Loremaster and bring our brothers and sisters the stories of this wonderful world we live in!

Can't express my excitement for not only the release of the DLC, but also to see the culmination of the work that has gone into the Dynasty project. Next week can't come any sooner!

A new video? 6 minutes ago?! Loving that consistency Byf. Love your channel man keep it up.

This is my first Byf video since high school , and bro your outro brought back so many memories! 🥲thanks for the good times man.🙏🏻

Almost at 1 million… I’m rooting for you byf!

Great video byf! You never cease to not only meet, but exceed expectations. Keep up the amazing work!

Y’all: “Lore Daddy” Me: “Story Father”

Just a few more days before Witch Queen… and Dynasty! Keep up the excellent work Byf!

The best part is how Mara was boasting to Ikora how on top she was on everything, that she was queen of the reef and tamed a dragon and all that other good stuff. But her Techeuns did all the hard work and when it came time for Mara to put merit to her claims, she fumbled. At this point Calus is a more reliable ally. At least he makes good on his promises of giving you strong weapons.

Bro this week? Legendary. Got Witch Queen Tuesday and Elden Ring Thursday, so excited

The near-poetry you use at times is simple but so well done. Excellent video.

Dude!! I love your work. Your content keeps me riveted

Thanks for all the great videos my man!

LOVE YOU BYF!!!

Dynasty came out on my birthday and it was the coolest thing to enjoy on my day off. It was beautifully done and the quality is only matched by the love you can tell went into it. Absolutely magnificent

"New upload from My name is Byf" > Dynasty HYPE *not dynasty* > all right then, keep your secrets Can't wait to see all the great work come to life soon!

Count on Byf to go beyond all out for a big release!! Your Thorn x TLW, Rezzyl/Dredgen Yor x Shin Malphur video was an all time epic within not just our community but gaming lore in general, no doubt this will he superb!

I subbed you definitely need to be at that million mark man! Love your content

Byf: welcome new players, this video is for you! Me, a D1 vet whose been watching Byf lore vids religiously since 2015: mmmm interesting

I haven't played in like six years so I certainly need a catch-up session, I was delighted so see you're still making videos. Thank you for your nonstop hard work over the years

I'm hyped for dynasty. I could watch a 5 hour long black screen of byf talking about lore, now I get the same experience with but with stunning animations and art to follow along. I've heard the whole destiny story on repeat since I joined in season of the splicer and I still am hyped as if dynasty will be my first time.

Hey, man. Returning player after the start of Beyond Light. I can't thank you enough for making these recap videos for the people who missed out.

Thank you for your content sir!

I feel like some lore has been glossed over in several WQ videos. Mostly the line "Hello old Friend, I've chased you for a looong time..." people seem to think it's the Traveler, but I don't think so. There wasn't much of any interaction between the proto-hive and the Traveler, maybe the disciple (The Leviathan) but that's about it. They went down into the fundament seeking power and that's where they found the Worms, by why? To get revenge in the traitor Taox. Taox had let in the enemy to kill the Osmium King and the three sisters vowed to take revenge. They fled, with the dead king's worm and found the Needle and dove into the fundament where they found power. Long story short, with the power of the darkness/worms, they decimated every civilization that took Taox in refuge, but even Taox was able to flee and just about never to be found. Do you think we will see Taox? I sort of wonder if the hive caught wind of Taox hiding amongst us.

The lore is absolutely amazing! But I now realize why they cut the first story from destiny 2. Dominus Gaul Used the light, with the same supers, most people probably forgot about that. but witch queen is resetting this and I cannot wait!

i just cant keep up season to season so this is a life saver thank you.

"Whilst we are playing a game of Chess, maybe she has gotten up and left the room entirely." That quote gives me chills, man. Savathun is shaping up to be a major player, not just for this expansion, but everything that happens next.

Supper excited for Tuesday! And also supper excited for Dynasty can’t wait to watch it.

Ive always liked how most are nice to new lights.

Probably saving Dynasty for the wait in the queue on Tuesday.

I would love to see a video on the lore from shadowkeep up to the release of witch queen. I watched the video on the lore from beginning to forsaken and would love to see a continuation of that

I really, REALLY hope that Savathun survives. I think she knows more about the Darkness and it’s motives than we realize. And that despite our differences, she wants to help. Even if for her own reasons, she also doesn’t want the Darkness to win. We have a common enemy. She has figured out how to give the Light to others, to CREATE Guardians. Who are we to ignore such a powerful weapon against our greatest enemy?

that phylactery comparison is really clever

Jumping back on tonight after 3 months gunna do the legendary campaign with a mate this video was just what I needed to get back into the world of destiny 👍

I can never find/see the "link down below". Am i missing something?

Quick question, not to long ago I completed a Trials of Oryx triumph seal and gain the Ascendant title. Dose this mean I have my own little pocket throne world?

I love it when Remembrance starts playing when you talk about Keeps.

If you remember in D1 there was moment when doing a mission I forgot which was but was against the Fallen in that they where heard to that is US the Guardian was the Evil ones .

Something about hearing "Osiris's lover: Saint-14" fills me with joy

I love that chess analogy cause I have this mental image of Savathun, as a literal chess piece just floating away in the air, and exiting the room!

I can't wait for the 21st, what a perfect way to lead into WQ.

I'd love to watch your videos, but can't without subtitles. Do you plan on adding them in the future?

Thank you for the refresher, Byf :) I hope this video helps those who don't delve as deep into the lore! I really do agree that there is something else going on beyond what we see right now. Savathun has always been one or two steps ahead. Can't wait for Witch Queen!!

I love how byf gets the sponsor out of the way before diving in, unlike other channels where they get into it and then halfway through, "And before we continue, a quick word from our sponsor!" Before getting back to it lol

Love your work and I’m keen to see what witch queen brings

How many of your male audience actually use Keeps? I am having a hard time swallowing that Keeps deserves the praise and place you have given it in your content

I love your videos man thank you for having a video for every one of my questions keep up the amazing work brother!!!

So excited for Dynasty!

Saw an upload, thought you got dynasty out early, now slightly sad

As someone who just rushed through Beyond Light the last 2 days after not playing since month one of Shadowkeep, thank you for this

Dynasty sounds great!

vidoe starts at 4:43

I think Destiny is similar to the MCU yes you can only watch the movies/play the game but when you read the comics/Lore you know specific eastereggs and thinks in the background. Love your videos Byf can't wait for Dynasty

I've been wondering for a while if Savathun has been planning to use light for a while now. In the first Destiny, there is a mission on the moon where some hive are feeding on the light from a shard of the Traveller. Curious if that was just a throw away objective, or the earliest hint that the hive were trying to use the light.

Got gifted a Savathun statue for my bday today sooo decided to get more into Savathun since I'll be seeing ber next to me every day i game 😊

What I really need is the lore behind the Skrank Gang.

I've been playing for years at this point, and had no lasting interest into the lore until recently due to the really high quality vids you, Mylin, and Evan have been making all season. Now I'm binging all three of your channels and greatly looking forward to TWQ vids from you all!

I highly advice anyone who wants to have their mind messed up go read achilles weaves a cocoon lore book . You might see some interesting names. And the Fallen being reanimated through darkness (so were we with light), becoming the scorn might be a blaring arrow to show us something . Evolution with the ability to push it forward with the powers of technology can lead to a lot of consequences and really good lore

Really a big fan of you using Eden more for Savathun stuff, good shit, favorite OST in all of Destiny, up there with Riven.

I allways love that outro

Ya dynasty is coming out on my birthday!

Ty king 👑

I've been playing Destiny since the beta of Destiny 1 as a warlock made and I have Byf to thank for making me get the Chronicler title. Thanks to all of his videos I'm actually known as the Lore daddy of my clan as well😂😂

Maaan, been waitin for this!

Theory: The "crowned" form of Sav' we see in the trailer is a decoy. The real one doesn't look nearly as "Sauron-ish".

Keeps: you don’t want Savathûn’s swamp mixing with her dreaming city

Cannot wait for dynasty byf

Can’t wait for Dynasty ❤️

She is a harbinger. The harbinger. The last un. I believe she is the harbinger in halo and is planning to leave our dimension and game like Byf said. Go listen to the log recording in the new halo game and tell me that isn't her. The most terrifying part is savath and harbinger (they named the hawkmoon mission that) is once again an omen for something even bigger.. the God of War. Xivu Arath. Cayde said that you had to apply pressure at both ends in his lore and there are nods to a few other titles and framchises out there. Would be so cool to see a lined up effort to kill the God of war XD probably all tin foil but that's the fun for me

I feel that everything we are seeing about hive ghosts and the light will just tie back into savathune's knowledge of necromancy from nokris and from her secretly chasing the light during the period of the big 3 splitting up and following there own path to grow stronger.

I cannot wait for Dynasty. ❤️❤️❤️

Nice video, Byf!

Note the interactive trailer is worth it

Byf you’re a fuckin legend, saved my ass with this one!! Much love from Utah

Can NOT WAIT for Dynasty!!

Thank you lore daddy

what Rifle do you use at 10:40? Its almost as cool as your videos :D

Brillan Brillant as always. Thank you for these an hopeing more. Great work. 👍👍👍👍👍

Lupo brought me here. Great video!!!!

looking forward to dynasty videos great too

Hot take, savathun didn't steal the light so that she could gain more power, instead she stole the light so that she could free her people form the indentured servitude that the worm "gods" and the darkness has put them under.

I don't have any inventory slots for my bottle of Keeps. Guess my guardian will stay bald.

I’m excited for Witch Queen but I’m just as excited for Dynasty!!!! It’s a great time to be a Destiny fan

Excellent Byf. Thank you. 👍 🙂

Looking forward to dynasty

As a veteran destiny player, byf is unmatched in lore

When byf uses remembrance ost you know it gonna be good

Great content as always Byf. I disagree on one point, which is that there is more morally gray now than there ever has been. I feel like the Hive using the light, and us having a sort of ally in the darkness because of our common enemy of the witch queen, highlights the differences in morality and does not blur it. I think these events show us that the light is not necessarily righteousness, and the Powers of the darkness are not necessarily evil. This shows us that morality lies not with a set of tools, but in the minds and hearts of sentient beings. Our supernatural powers do not define our morality, but our choices always will.

So hyped for Dynasty!!!

So, in other words it's like Oryx was the lich King. Keeping the scourge at bay.. And the Hive are like the demons who die permanently only within the Twisting Nether (void)- which is to say if you want to truly destroy them, you drag them there and butcher them or else they will come back thanks to the power of Argus' world soul 🤔 Just feels weird they'd go with this approach but I don't mind it as long as the new acquisition by Sony means we'll get 1) quality content & 2) continuous improvement, no half baked systems. I feel perhaps it's asking for much for them to end the tactics of seasonal passes, among other mtx's. That said, fun lore still. :) Edit: Further into the video it also feels (in terms of striking a comparison) as though Savathün shares the kinds of qualities like Illidan Stormrage (albeit she's, actually intent on being bad) while Illidan's purpose of using the Fel (demonic power) was to destroy The Burning Legion. Where one's story is based on redemption/anti-hero the other is on destruction. To wield 'our' power, against us. Before I forget! It's worth to note: To the light, the darkness is evil. To the dark, it sees the light as a power that also spreads and "corrupts" users. Which is to say, the fountain of power is not as important as the actual influence of what you intend to use it for. **