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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Early career=== | ===Early career=== | ||
Hod Rumnt was elected to the [[High Council]] before either of his fellow Hierarchs, the Prophets of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]], were even born. His tenure was marked by several tense debates with [[Sangheili]] High [[Councilor]]s over the proper dispensation of [[Forerunner]] artifacts. During that time, he was considered one of the last of the Old Guard, as he publicly questioned the wisdom of the [[San'Shyuum]]'s demilitarization at the close of the [[Sangheili-San'Shyuum war]].<ref name="Toy"/> This brand of thinking may have contributed to his later willingness to help replace the Sangheili with the [[Jiralhanae]]. | Hod Rumnt was elected to the [[High Council]] before either of his fellow Hierarchs, the High Prophets of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]], were even born. His tenure was marked by several tense debates with [[Sangheili]] High [[Councilor]]s over the proper dispensation of [[Forerunner]] artifacts. During that time, he was considered one of the last of the Old Guard, as he publicly questioned the wisdom of the [[San'Shyuum]]'s demilitarization at the close of the [[Sangheili-San'Shyuum war]].<ref name="Toy"/> This brand of thinking may have contributed to his later willingness to help replace the Sangheili with the [[Jiralhanae]]. | ||
By [[2525]], during the [[Ages of Doubt|23rd Age of Doubt]], Rumnt had apparently given up politics in order to more effectively indulge his spiritual side. He served as the [[Philologist]] on the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]], where he led the [[asceticism|ascetic priests]] prior to his ascension to Hierarch.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 271''</ref> | By [[2525]], during the [[Ages of Doubt|23rd Age of Doubt]], Rumnt had apparently given up politics in order to more effectively indulge his spiritual side. He served as the [[Philologist]] on the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]], where he led the [[asceticism|ascetic priests]] prior to his ascension to Hierarch.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 271''</ref> | ||
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Being the oldest member of the Prophet triumvirate, Mercy was well-acquainted with the Covenant's governmental systems and history. The three Hierarchs worked together to ensure the Covenant's dominance over humanity, while making sure that no individual discovered the truth of the [[Covenant religion]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 153''</ref> | Being the oldest member of the Prophet triumvirate, Mercy was well-acquainted with the Covenant's governmental systems and history. The three Hierarchs worked together to ensure the Covenant's dominance over humanity, while making sure that no individual discovered the truth of the [[Covenant religion]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 153''</ref> | ||
Mercy was present with the [[Prophet of Truth]] and the [[Prophet of Regret]] at the trial of [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]] with the [[High Council]]. Mercy questioned why Thel did not destroy the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} over [[Reach]] and later had to demand order in the Council when an argument broke out amongst the Councilors.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> After the trial, Mercy and Truth had [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]] [[Tartarus]] bring 'Vadamee before them. While the Jiralhanae had though the Sangheili would be executed, the San'Shyuum instead talked with 'Vadamee. During the conversation, Mercy mentioned a bit of Covenant history, citing the [[Unggoy Rebellion]] and the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]] as cases where an [[Arbiter]] was appointed to resolve the conflict. 'Vadamee was given the title of Arbiter, but Mercy warned that he would die undertaking the Council's tasks.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]]''</ref> | Mercy was present with the [[High Prophet of Truth]] and the [[High Prophet of Regret]] at the trial of [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]] with the [[High Council]]. Mercy questioned why Thel did not destroy the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} over [[Reach]] and later had to demand order in the Council when an argument broke out amongst the Councilors.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> After the trial, Mercy and Truth had [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]] [[Tartarus]] bring 'Vadamee before them. While the Jiralhanae had though the Sangheili would be executed, the San'Shyuum instead talked with 'Vadamee. During the conversation, Mercy mentioned a bit of Covenant history, citing the [[Unggoy Rebellion]] and the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]] as cases where an [[Arbiter]] was appointed to resolve the conflict. 'Vadamee was given the title of Arbiter, but Mercy warned that he would die undertaking the Council's tasks.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]]''</ref> | ||
After Regret foolishly and partially unintentionally began the [[Battle of Earth|attack]] on the human homeworld, [[Earth]] while severely outnumbered, Regret sent a formal apology to Mercy and Truth, asking them to 'forgive his premature arrival' and claiming that he was unaware of the human presence on the planet. Although Truth wished to give Regret a public display of his and Mercy's contempt, he was spared due to Mercy's "wise counsel".<ref name="regret">'''Halo 2''' campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> Following Regret's death on [[Installation 05]] at the hands of [[John-117]], the Jiralhanae [[Changing of the Guard|replaced]] the Sangheili's position on the [[Covenant Honor Guard]]. After Tartarus and the Arbiter captured [[monitor]] [[343 Guilty Spark]], he was interrogated by Mercy and Truth. They discovered that they required Installation 05's [[Activation Index]] to fire the Halo and begin the Great Journey. After meeting with the Arbiter, the two remaining Hierarchs tasked 'Vadamee with acquiring the Index.<ref name="icon"/> | After Regret foolishly and partially unintentionally began the [[Battle of Earth|attack]] on the human homeworld, [[Earth]] while severely outnumbered, Regret sent a formal apology to Mercy and Truth, asking them to 'forgive his premature arrival' and claiming that he was unaware of the human presence on the planet. Although Truth wished to give Regret a public display of his and Mercy's contempt, he was spared due to Mercy's "wise counsel".<ref name="regret">'''Halo 2''' campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> Following Regret's death on [[Installation 05]] at the hands of [[John-117]], the Jiralhanae [[Changing of the Guard|replaced]] the Sangheili's position on the [[Covenant Honor Guard]]. After Tartarus and the Arbiter captured [[monitor]] [[343 Guilty Spark]], he was interrogated by Mercy and Truth. They discovered that they required Installation 05's [[Activation Index]] to fire the Halo and begin the Great Journey. After meeting with the Arbiter, the two remaining Hierarchs tasked 'Vadamee with acquiring the Index.<ref name="icon"/> | ||
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==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
Mercy can be seen as passionate, lively, and knowledgeable,<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 126''</ref> as evidenced by his excitement about [[Installation 05|Halo]], expressing hope that the [[Great Journey]] should begin very soon. It is possible that he has a sense of propriety, seeing that he talked the [[Prophet of Truth]] out of condemning [[Prophet of Regret]],<ref name="regret"/> although this does not necessarily mean that he is merciful. While serving as the [[Philologist]], he did sincerely care for the Great Journey, yet he was still susceptible to bribes and blackmailing like all powerful San'Shyuum politicians on ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref> | Mercy can be seen as passionate, lively, and knowledgeable,<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 126''</ref> as evidenced by his excitement about [[Installation 05|Halo]], expressing hope that the [[Great Journey]] should begin very soon. It is possible that he has a sense of propriety, seeing that he talked the [[High Prophet of Truth]] out of condemning [[High Prophet of Regret]],<ref name="regret"/> although this does not necessarily mean that he is merciful. While serving as the [[Philologist]], he did sincerely care for the Great Journey, yet he was still susceptible to bribes and blackmailing like all powerful San'Shyuum politicians on ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref> | ||
He is perceptible and an authority on the [[Forerunner]]s and their knowledge, he can be considered the Prophet of Truth's right-hand. Truth himself stated that Mercy was at his side, always with "wise counsel" in his ears.<ref name="charity"/> Without Mercy to advise him later, Truth became much more irrational and aggressive, even toward his subordinates (very much like Regret was before the Great Schism), although it is just as likely that Truth is showing his true personality after years of cool political veiling. He stayed by Truth's side after the death of the [[Prophet of Regret]], and seemed to be more of an adviser or supporter of Truth than an equal. Whereas Truth and Regret often clashed, there appeared to be no sign of conflict between Mercy and the other two Hierarchs. Although the three Hierarchs are meant to be equals, Truth held more power than Mercy.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 127''</ref> | He is perceptible and an authority on the [[Forerunner]]s and their knowledge, he can be considered the Prophet of Truth's right-hand. Truth himself stated that Mercy was at his side, always with "wise counsel" in his ears.<ref name="charity"/> Without Mercy to advise him later, Truth became much more irrational and aggressive, even toward his subordinates (very much like Regret was before the Great Schism), although it is just as likely that Truth is showing his true personality after years of cool political veiling. He stayed by Truth's side after the death of the [[High Prophet of Regret]], and seemed to be more of an adviser or supporter of Truth than an equal. Whereas Truth and Regret often clashed, there appeared to be no sign of conflict between Mercy and the other two Hierarchs. Although the three Hierarchs are meant to be equals, Truth held more power than Mercy.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 127''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||