The Source Hunter
Protectors of Rivellon who wield godlike powers to seal away the Void.
In the world of Divinity: Original Sin, Source Hunters are not mercenaries or bounty hunters, but a pair of customizable protagonists dedicated to eradicating dangerous magic. These heroes belong to an organization specifically tasked with hunting down 'Source' and its adepts, known as Sourcerers. Unlike typical adventurers seeking glory, their mission is defined by the need to stop a conspiracy involving mass murder and human sacrifice orchestrated by the Immaculates cult. Whether playing alone or in cooperative multiplayer, players control these two heroes as they navigate from the besieged port town of Cyseal to the frozen fairy realm of Hiberheim, uncovering a plot that threatens all of Rivellon.
- Role
- Protagonists / Source Hunters
- Affiliation
- Organization dedicated to eradicating Source (Immaculates are antagonists)
- First Appears
- Divinity: Original Sin (30 June 2014)
- Status
- Active adventurers who banished the Void Dragon
- Target
- Sourcerers and the Immaculates cult
- Motivation
- Eradicate Source magic, stop mass murder and human sacrifice
Lore & Background
The Source Hunters begin their journey receiving orders in Cyseal to investigate a town councilor's murder by a suspected Sourcerer. Upon arrival, they find the town under siege by orcs and undead, quickly discovering a link to the Immaculates cult based in Luculla Forest. Their investigation leads them to Hiberheim, where they free Icara from an ice block; she is revealed as the White Witch who accidentally killed the councilor but joins the hunters against her sister Leandra, the Conduit. The hunters learn that Leandra uses tenebrium and Source to create indestructible 'Death Knights' in the Luculla Mines. Through magical crystals called Star Stones, the heroes discover they are reincarnations of two ancient generals who once imprisoned Source corruption inside the God Box. These Stones hold fragments of their lost memories as Guardians stripped of power and reborn as ordinary humans.
In Their Own Story
The Source Hunters follow Leandra's trail to Hunter's Edge near the Phantom Forest, where they find directions left by Zandalor leading to an ancient Source Temple. Inside, they learn Leandra seeks the God Box in the First Garden. Upon reaching the Garden via the Homestead fortress outside regular spacetime, they confront Leandra. If the hunters restored the 'soulforge' between the sisters earlier, Leandra recognizes her evil and leaves with Icara and Zandalor to repent; otherwise, she must be killed. Reaching the God Box, the Source Hunters join forces with Astarte, goddess of life, to battle the Trife. The demon summons a Void Dragon, leading to a titanic fight where the hunters banish the dragon back into the Box while Astarte stays to guard it eternally.
Reader's Guide
Players control both Source Hunters in single-player mode or split control between two players in cooperative multiplayer. In single-player, you command the pair directly; in co-op, each player controls one hero. The core gameplay involves turn-based action and adventure within an interactive world that includes a built-in modding tool for creating custom adventures. To succeed, players must navigate from Cyseal through Hiberheim and the Luculla Mines to Hunter's Edge and the First Garden. Key mechanics include finding Star Stones to access the Homestead, gathering evidence against the Immaculates, and deciding Leandra's fate based on earlier choices regarding the soulforge. The game allows for deep customization of these protagonists as they fight Death Knights and uncover the truth about Source magic.
Did You Know?
- The Source Hunters are revealed to be reincarnations of two ancient generals who once imprisoned Source corruption inside the God Box.
- In cooperative multiplayer mode, each player takes control over exactly one of the two customizable protagonists.
- The 'Star Stones' found throughout the game are actually crystallized fragments of the heroes' lost memories as Guardians.
- Leandra, the Conduit and leader of the Immaculates, is revealed to be the estranged sister of Icara, the White Witch.
- The Source Hunters can choose to restore Leandra's soulforge with Icara or kill her, depending on whether they unearthed specific means in the Phantom Forest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are The Source Hunters in Divinity Original Sin?
They serve as the customizable protagonists of the 2014 game, recruited by an organization to eliminate dangerous magic users known as Sourcerers.
What is their main mission or role?
Their primary duty involves hunting down adepts who wield Source energy and stopping a cult from orchestrating mass murder through human sacrifice.
Who are the main antagonists they fight?
The hunters confront the Immaculates cult and ultimately face the Void Dragon to protect the world of Rivellon.
How does their story conclude in the first game?
By the end, these adventurers successfully banish the Void Dragon and seal away the dangerous powers they sought to eradicate.
Why are The Source Hunters important to the lore?
They act as protectors of Rivellon who wield godlike abilities to prevent a conspiracy from destroying the balance between magic and society.
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