The Gorgons first appeared in Destiny, released in 2014 by Bungie, as Vex enemies in the Vault of Glass raid's Gorgon's Labyrinth section. Players had to sneak past them undetected, because a Gorgon that spotted the fireteam would trigger its gaze and wipe the group. Clips of their eerie call spread through raid guides, fail compilations and soundboards, where the wail became shorthand for being detected. It remains popular with Destiny fans and horror editors who need a short, recognisable warning sound that carries the pressure of that stealth section.
About this sound
The Gorgon sound from Destiny is a high eerie Vex wail from the Vault of Glass labyrinth, used for horror alerts, jumpscare edits and gaming memes.
This is the wailing cry associated with the Gorgons in Destiny, the Vex sentries that patrol the dark labyrinth in the Vault of Glass. The sound rises into a thin, electronic howl, part alarm and part animal screech, with a warbling tail that feels unsettled and unnatural. In game it signals danger and being watched, which is why the clip lands so well outside of it. Played suddenly it creates instant tension, turning a normal scene into a warning moment before a reveal, chase or failure.
