Prophet of Mercy: Difference between revisions

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/Reuse|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 perceptive 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/Reuse|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>