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originally posted in:Scribes of The Tower
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12/4/2014 1:00:41 AM
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Who is Xur?
Xur is an interesting character to me. He brings up so many questions. Who is he? What is he? What are "the Nine?" Why does he like Strange Coins, and why is he willing to trade them for far more useful items?
All this mystery, all this lore, all dressed up like an alien version of the Resident Evil 4 Merchant!
So I ask again: To you, who is Xur? What place does he have in your created lore?
(Meant for the group "Scribes of the Tower.")
(Anyone can join, so long as you're interested in expanding on Destiny's lore in some way.)
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2 RepliesI'm of the opinion that Xur may well be a spy for the Nine. He pops up at regular intervals (regular so they can be timed to the extent we are lured into trusting him and security, as he isn't a surprise.) but isn't there all the time, which prevents us as Guardians from learning much about him and his origins and actions. He also earns trust for himself with his exotics. Lethal weapons and armour which are very valuable in our war with the Darkness, naturally. Why peer too closely and maybe scare away a valuable source?
