A Hollow Coronation

A Hollow Coronation
Information
Season	15
Type	Exotic Mission
Number	12
Quest	Tracing the Stars
Starting NPC	Queen Mara Sov
Start	H.E.L.M.
Location	The Dreaming City, Caliburn Gatehouse
Recommended Power	1270
Description	Recover the lost weapon of the Awoken prince, Uldren Sov.
Friendly NPCs	Queen Mara Sov, Crow
Enemy Types	Taken, Scorn, Hive
Bosses	Kelgorath, Risen from Bones
Prerequisite	Complete Tracing the Stars III
Previous	Tracing the Stars III
Next	None
Rewards
Experience	8,000
Glimmer	12,000
Equipment	Ager's Scepter
Reputation	Awoken

A Hollow Coronation
Information
Season	15
Type	Quest
Rarity	Exotic
Steps	12
Previous	Tracing the Stars III
Vendors	Wayfinder's Compass
Rewards
Rewards	Ager's Scepter

A Hollow Coronation is an Exotic Quest and Exotic Mission introduced during Season of the Lost. It serves as the culmination of the Tracing the Stars questline and rewards players with Ager's Scepter, a powerful Stasis Trace Rifle.

The mission explores the relationship between Queen Mara Sov and her brother Uldren Sov, focusing on a weapon that was originally crafted for him but never delivered before his death and subsequent rebirth as Crow.

Lore Background

"A Hollow Coronation" continues the story of Queen Mara Sov's return to the Dreaming City during Season of the Lost. Following the events of the Forsaken campaign and the death of her brother Uldren Sov, Mara commissioned the creation of a powerful weapon intended as a gift for her brother. Named after Ager, one of the Awoken Techeuns who helped raise the twins, the weapon represents both Mara's regret over her relationship with her brother and her hopes for his future as Crow.

The weapon was locked away in the Caliburn Gatehouse, a secure vault within the Dreaming City, protected by various security measures and codes scattered throughout the Sol System. The quest has players assist Mara in retrieving these codes and accessing the vault while contending with forces of Xivu Arath who seek the weapon for themselves.

Quest Steps

1. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Queen Mara Sov summons you. Travel to the H.E.L.M. to speak with her.

"You are called by a queen. Respond." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Queen Mara Sov visited: 1

Walkthrough

Upon acquiring this quest after completing Tracing the Stars III, players must travel to the H.E.L.M. and speak with Queen Mara Sov at the Awoken Wing. During this conversation, Mara explains that the Atlas Skews collected during the previous quests will help locate a weapon of significant power that was meant for her brother Uldren.

2. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Collect all of the Atlas Skews in the Confluence and the adjoining passageways.

"As much as it pains me to say this… I look forward to hearing Uldren's interpretation of our flight from the Distributary." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Garden Entry Statue: 1
• Harbinger Cathedral: 1
• Confluence Tree Triad: 1
• Confluence Throne Portal: 1
• Confluence Giant Crystal: 1

Walkthrough

Players must collect five Atlas Skews hidden throughout the Confluence area of the Dreaming City. This area can be accessed through the three portals found in Spine of Keres, Divalian Mists, and Rheasilvia.

• Garden Entry Statue: Found in the portal that leads from Divalian Mists. Upon entering the portal, head left and the Atlas Skew is next to a statue.
• Harbinger Cathedral: From the Spine of Keres portal, follow the path until reaching a large cathedral-like room. The Atlas Skew is on the right side near a small altar.
• Confluence Tree Triad: From the central Confluence area, look for three trees growing in a triangular formation. The Atlas Skew is at the base of one of these trees.
• Confluence Throne Portal: Near the portal that would lead to Mara's Throne World, on a ledge to the left.
• Confluence Giant Crystal: In the main Confluence chamber, near the largest crystal formation.

3. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Access the H.E.L.M. via the Director and select "A Hollow Coronation." Then connect the recovered Atlas Skews to the final Atlas Terminal.

"Quickly now. Before Xivu's minions find a way to breach the Gatehouse." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Atlas Terminal activated: 1

Walkthrough

Return to the H.E.L.M. and interact with the Wayfinder's Compass. Select the "A Hollow Coronation" node, which will allow you to connect the Atlas Skews collected from the previous step to the final Atlas Terminal.

4. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Enter the Caliburn Gatehouse and find Ager's Scepter.

"Step beyond the Caliburn Gatehouse. Claim Ager's Scepter." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Ager's Scepter discovered: 1

Walkthrough

This step initiates the actual Exotic Mission. Players will enter the Caliburn Gatehouse, a hidden vault within the Dreaming City. The mission features light platforming and combat against Taken enemies as players navigate through the Gatehouse.

Upon reaching the end of the initial section, players will discover that the weapon is sealed behind a security field that requires additional codes to deactivate.

5. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Return to the H.E.L.M. to speak with Queen Mara Sov.

"That is unfortunate. It seems the vault's security protocols have been engaged." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Queen Mara Sov visited: 1

Walkthrough

After discovering that Ager's Scepter is locked behind security protocols, return to the H.E.L.M. to speak with Queen Mara Sov. She will explain that additional security measures were put in place to protect the weapon, requiring the collection of Parallax Trajectory energy and the defeat of Xivu Arath's forces.

6. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Earn Parallax Trajectory by completing activities during Season of the Lost, and by defeating combatants with rifles in Astral Alignment.

"Clear the Dreaming City of invaders so my Corsairs can collect Strands of Nobility unhindered." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Parallax Trajectory: 100
• Rifle final blows: 200

Walkthrough

Players must collect 100 Parallax Trajectory, the seasonal currency for Season of the Lost. This can be earned from various activities including public events, strikes, crucible matches, and Astral Alignment completions. Additionally, players must defeat 200 enemies with any type of rifle weapon (Auto Rifle, Pulse Rifle, Scout Rifle, Sniper Rifle) within the Astral Alignment seasonal activity.

7. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Defeat Champions in Astral Alignment. Additionally, defeat combatants in Astral Alignment with Supers.

"Taken bearing Xivu Arath's name hunt my Corsairs. We cannot risk the Scepter falling into Xivu's hands. Destroy her Taken… with extra prejudice." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Champions: 18
• Super: 20

Walkthrough

This step requires players to defeat 18 Champion enemies within the Astral Alignment activity. Champions appear regularly throughout the activity, particularly during the final encounter. Players must also defeat 20 enemies using their Super abilities during Astral Alignment runs. This step may require multiple completions of the activity to fulfill all requirements.

8. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Collect the Strands of Nobility from thieves all across the system.

"It seems the code you need is more scattered than previously anticipated, and some of my Corsairs did not return." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• The Glassway (Europa): 1
• The Disgraced (Cosmodrome): 1
• Lake of Shadows (EDZ): 1

Walkthrough

Players must complete three specific Strikes to collect the Strands of Nobility, which are security codes needed to unlock Ager's Scepter. These strikes can be accessed from the Director or through the Vanguard Strike playlist, though directly selecting them is more efficient.

• The Glassway: Strike on Europa where players face the Vex and combat a massive Hydra.
• The Disgraced: Strike in the Cosmodrome featuring Navôta, Eir Spawn.
• Lake of Shadows: Strike in the EDZ where players face Taken forces and the Blighted Taken boss.

The Strands of Nobility are automatically acquired upon completion of each strike.

9. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Return to the H.E.L.M. and speak with Queen Mara Sov.

"There is more to this than thieves and Taken. You are not the only one searching for Ager's Scepter." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Queen Mara Sov visited: 1

Walkthrough

After collecting all three Strands of Nobility, return to the H.E.L.M. and speak with Queen Mara Sov. During this conversation, Mara reveals more about the significance of Ager's Scepter and why forces of Xivu Arath are hunting for it. She will prepare the security codes to allow access to the weapon.

10. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Claim Ager's Scepter from its protective shield.

"You stand now where Uldren yearned to stand for years." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Ager's Scepter claimed: 1

Walkthrough

Return to the Caliburn Gatehouse by selecting the mission from the H.E.L.M. Director node. Players will replay the mission, but this time the security codes will allow them to bypass the shield protecting Ager's Scepter. Navigate through the Gatehouse, which may feature different or additional enemies compared to the first run, and claim the weapon from its pedestal.

Reward

	Ager's Scepter
	Trace Rifle

Ager's Scepter Perks

• Intrinsic Trait: Ager's Call - This Trace Rifle fires a coldness that slows and freezes targets. Final blows with this weapon generate slow fields around defeated enemies.
• Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling - Balanced barrel. Slightly increases range, stability, and handling speed.
• Battery: Particle Repeater - Increases stability.
• Trait: Final Warning - This weapon fires crystal shards that bounce off environmental surfaces.
• Stock: Hand-Laid Stock - This weapon is optimized for recoil control. Increases stability.

11. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Defeat Kelgorath, Risen from Bones and his minions.

"This is the beast that hunts my Techeuns. What foul magics return it to life?" —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Kelgorath, Risen from Bones defeated: 1

Walkthrough

After acquiring Ager's Scepter, players must defeat Kelgorath, Risen from Bones, a powerful Taken entity serving Xivu Arath. This boss can be found in a special version of the Caliburn Gatehouse mission accessed through the H.E.L.M. Director node. The fight features multiple phases and Kelgorath is immune to damage except when his shield is lowered.

Ager's Scepter is particularly effective against Kelgorath, as its freezing capabilities can immobilize the boss and its minions. The fight takes place in multiple areas of the Gatehouse, requiring players to chase Kelgorath through the facility.

12. A Hollow Coronation

Description

Return to the H.E.L.M. to speak with Queen Mara Sov.

"What you hold in your hands is more than a weapon. It is a calling." —Queen Mara Sov

Objectives

• Queen Mara Sov visited: 1

Walkthrough

After defeating Kelgorath, Risen from Bones, return to the H.E.L.M. for a final conversation with Queen Mara Sov. She will provide additional context about Ager's Scepter and its significance to both her and her brother. This concludes the quest chain, with players now fully owning the exotic weapon.

Catalyst Acquisition

Following the completion of "A Hollow Coronation," players can acquire the Ager's Scepter Catalyst by completing additional activities. The catalyst enhances the weapon's capabilities by adding the "Will Given Form" perk, which allows players to drain their Super energy to temporarily overcharge the weapon, increasing its damage output and causing enemies to violently explode when defeated.

To acquire the catalyst:

1. Complete Astral Alignment activities until the catalyst quest drops
2. Collect Parallax Trajectory from various activities
3. Defeat enemies with Ager's Scepter in the Shattered Realm
4. Locate and open Ascendant Anchors within the Shattered Realm

Once acquired, the catalyst requires approximately 700 kills with Ager's Scepter to be fully unlocked.

Trivia

• "A Hollow Coronation" refers to the fact that Ager's Scepter was originally meant to be presented to Uldren Sov, who would never receive it due to his death during the events of Forsaken.
• The name "Ager" comes from one of the Techeuns who helped raise Mara and Uldren after their arrival in the Distributary.
• This is the first Stasis Trace Rifle introduced to Destiny 2.
• The mission showcases more of the Dreaming City's hidden areas, particularly the Caliburn Gatehouse, which had not been accessible prior to this mission.
• The weapon's lore suggests that Queen Mara Sov had planned for the possibility of her brother's resurrection as a Guardian long before it actually occurred.

Gallery

File:Agers Scepter in action.jpg

Ager's Scepter freezing enemies in the Shattered Realm

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The entrance to the Caliburn Gatehouse

File:Agers Scepter catalyst perks.jpg

Ager's Scepter with catalyst perks active

See Also

• Ager's Scepter
• Season of the Lost
• Tracing the Stars
• Queen Mara Sov
• Uldren Sov
• Crow