bluntblade Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 These are the stories of the Brotherhood of the Lost, an alt-Heresy project in which eighteen Lost Legion projects have become the armies of the Great Crusade. More will be added over time, but for now, we hope you enjoy: +++++ You would have a tale of the Imperium that was? Well you might, but, pray, you must be more specific, for there are a great many stories to choose from. Would you hear of the Crusade, when the name of Icarion inspired only adoration? Or perhaps you would prefer a story of how the noble Warmaster and his warriors rallied against the betrayal. Then again, your appetite may run to more ghoulish matters, when the veil was torn aside and the nightmares crossed over, of Raktra and his gore-spillers or Morro's depravities. Maybe you would hear of Terra itself, our nadir and our zenith. We may speak of all of these. You have but to choose. The Great Crusade http://i.imgur.com/GbZ9GVr.jpg Credit to Drakzilla for the image Mighty Heroes Battle to Rule the Galaxy Humanity is ascendant, marching outward from Terra under the leadership of the Emperor of Mankind. From the ashes of the Age of Strife he has forged a mighty and glorious Imperium, and has proclaimed a Great Crusade to secure his people's rule over the stars. Vast armies give battle in His name and for the cause of Unity, that the entire Galaxy might be their domain. The enemies of the Crusade are many, ranging from human tyrants and mutants to aliens of all kinds; the brutal Orks and duplicitous Eldar are but the most numerous. Perhaps vilest of all are the Qarith, a once human culture made unrecognisable by rampant genetic meddling, forged into aliens of terrifying might. Against these foes the armies of Man wield incredible technologies. Vast warships traverse the void and the strange passages of the Warp. On the battlefield the creations of Mars range from powered armour for the Emperor's warriors to the god-machine Titans, which can lay waste to almost any foe. Yet the Emperor's greatest weapons are flesh and blood, enhanced far beyond mortal capabilities by the brilliant mind of the Emperor Himself. They are the Adeptus Astartes, the superhuman Space Marines. Organised into eighteen Legions, each mighty enough to shake the very stars, they are each led by a son of the Emperor - the Primarchs, His generals and champions. Some, such as the Iron Bears and the Wardens of Light, are praised across the Imperium. Others are viewed with simple awe, for the Crimson Lions and Fire Keepers are fierce warriors with little regard for anything except conquest. A few have a much darker reputation, and even the most loyal citizen shudders at the names of the Grave Stalkers and the Berserkers of Uran. Above all others in this mighty brotherhood stand two. Icarion, the First Found and the Emperor's most beloved son, who has led the Lightning Bearers since the first decades of the Crusade, and Alexandros, who is as much a statesman as a general, earning the adoration of the common people both for himself and his Halcyon Wardens. Joined by a bond closer than any other that exists between the Primarchs, they also share the gift of foresight, which has propelled them to victory over impossible odds. But events lie beyond even the sight of such gifted warriors, and the edifice of the Imperium is riddled with tensions. As the flames of war spread, Mankind's champions will be put to the ultimate test. Conquest of Albyon - the future Halcyon Wardens The Two Brothers - Alexandros and Icarion Little Brother - Icarion, Alexandros and Daer'dd The Hunt - Daer'dd and Pionus Gift of Fire - Alexandros and Daer'dd A Cordial Welcome - Koschei, Daer'dd and the Emperor The Diplomat - Alexandros Reunion - the Shepherds of Eden and Berserkers of Uran Ghost Crusade - the Lightning Bearers Echo - Raktra and Nomus Liberators - the Godslayers A Difference of Opinion - Niklaas, Raktra and Alexandros Judgement - the Godslayers and Void Eagles Inwit - the Shepherds of Eden and Berserkers of Uran, part 1 of 2 Shepherd - the Shepherds of Eden and Berserkers of Uran, part 2 of 2 In the Arms of Valkyries - the Crimson Lions Feral - the Berserkers of Uran Desperation - the Predators Painful Observations - Alexandros and the Jade General Apostle - the Wardens of Light Mechanised - the Halcyon Wardens, Shepherds of Eden and Iron Bears Circumvallation - the Fire Keepers and Eagle Warriors Of Bears and Predators - the Iron Bears and Predators A Message - the Dune Serpents Prospero - the aftermath of the tragedy of the lost Space Wolves and Thousand Sons The Surgeon - Raktra after Prospero The Eagles Hunt - the Eagle Warriors The Beheading - the Scions Hospitalier Captain Sarrin - the Iron Bears A Strange Knight - the Shepherds of Eden A Siege At Dusk - the Crimson Lions, part 1 of 2 Hive - the Grave Stalkers and Crimson Lions, part 2 of 2 A Proper Depiction - Daer'dd and the Iron Bears Laeran - the Iron Bears and Scions Hospitalier Lineage - Lotara Sarrin and Ellen Temeter Koloss - the Lightning Bearers, Halcyon Wardens and the Emperor The Jackals and Prey - the Stygian Jackals and Lightning Bearers Death World - the Fire Keepers Ascencion - Alexandros at the Qarith Triumph A New Order The Galaxy is Changing The Great Crusade continues as humanity cements its hold on the Galaxy, but no longer does the Emperor stand at the forefront. Instead, as He turns His unmatched intellect to other, mysterious projects, Alexandros has been given the mantle of Warmaster, and stands in charge of the Crusade. The apparent passing over of Icarion - first found of the Primarchs and ever the favoured son - was met with shock, even from Alexandros himself. While Icarion supports his brother, he too wrestles with his conflicted feelings. Other Primarchs are less forgiving, and Alexandros has faced muted opposition to his ways of directing the Crusade. However, he is beloved by the common man, and with some constant supporters among his brothers, he has successfully advanced the borders of the Imperium even further. However, with all the pride and ambition built into the Imperial war machine, the Warmaster presides over a tinderbox. And just out of sight, powerful and malevolent forces spy their chance to spark an inferno. Whispers and Worries - the Iron Bears and Scions Hospitalier Dinner for Eleven - the Scions Hospitalier Stature of a Giant - Alexandros and Niklaas Once More, With Feeling - the Scions Hospitalier Ritual Union - the Iron Bears Daughters of Daer'dd A Family Dinner - every Primarch Marek - the Shepherds of Eden The Great Games - every Legion A Lone Wolf's Burden - Ellen Temeter and Ancient Ærrion of the Crimson Lions Adjusting - the Lightning Bearers, Halcyon Wardens and Dune Serpents Dragon Hunting - Hectarion, Alexandros, Daer'dd and Pionus Uneasy Allies - the Iron Bears and the Warbringers Ascension - the Grave Stalkers Scientific Projects - the Scions Hospitalier and Halcyon Wardens Treat It Like A Duel - the Scions Hospitalier and Shepherds of Eden Severity - the Scions Hospitalier Taskmaster - the Warriors of Peace Beneath the Surface - Alexandros, Malcador and the Emperor Tea Time - Icarion and the Jade General Day of Revelation The Imperium Reaches Breaking Point For decades, Icarion has striven to serve under the authority of Alexandros, but despite his affection for his brother and father, he has long coveted the title and power of the Warmaster. Now voices have reached him of a betrayal the Emperor intends to visit upon His own sons. Seeing no alternative, he has begun to build an army with which he might depose the Emperor and take his place as ruler of Mankind. In utter secrecy he has solicited allies among the Primarchs, purging his own Legion to ensure that no dissent can undo his scheme. Entire Legions await his command, and even among others his words have found willing ears. With these forces he intends to carve out an empire of his own, leaving the Emperor isolated. If he can win the support of Alexandros, victory will be his for the taking. But even then they will not be unopposed. In Yucahu and Daer'dd, Icarion faces the prospects of brothers who will never forsake their father, and if Alexandros does not side with him then vast swathes of the Imperium and its mortal armies will resist him. To ensure his advantage, he has schemed to break the backs of the Legions he believes will not join him. Exploiting the authority delegated to him by the Warmaster, he has manipulated his prospective enemies into battles where they will be ambushed by those loyal to him. The board is set, and the first pieces are in motion. The First Strike Upon the Eagles - the Void Eagles and Stygian Jackals Treachery in the Depths - the Scions Hospitalier and The Drowned Insurrection Civil War Divides the Galaxy The Great Crusade is torn in two, and the Emperor's glorious vision of a united Mankind lies in tatters. Icarion, once the Emperor's most beloved son, has turned against his father and seeks to usurp him. With eight of his brother Primarchs at his side, his forces savage those loyal to Terra. The Space Marine Legions, the greatest warriors ever known to Mankind, are set against one another. This split runs right through the Imperium, with every force from the mortal soldiers of the Imperial Army to the Mechanicus’ god-machine Titans dragged into this new war. Thousands of worlds are already war zones. None can avoid being drawn into the conflict. Nor can any be sure of victory. In a day of terrible ambushes, Icarion crippled several Legions and caused the murder of Daer’dd, Primarch of the Iron Bears. Now, the Warmaster Alexandros struggles to hold back the tide as Icarion seeks to wrest control of the Imperium from the Emperor Himself. The Loyalists face massive odds with courage and resolve, but are forced to fight without their liege lord. The Emperor is confined to Terra, fighting to keep the planet free from the grip of his most terrible enemies, primordial beings who regard Mankind with infinite malice. As the Galaxy burns, Dark Gods laugh and wait for their opportunity. Should the Loyalists fail, damnation awaits. Enlightenment and knowledge have been cast aside in the battle for supremacy. The Age of Insurrection has begun. Urgent News - the Fire Keepers Scavengers, Hunters - Fire Keepers and Odyssalas Fracture - Raktra, Malcador and Alexandros Requiem for Legio Mortis - Alexandros Above Mars - Alexandros and Nibaasiniiwi of the Iron Bears Children of the Destroyer God - Halcyon Wardens and Fire Keepers on Mars Blood Takers - renegade Dune Serpents and the Morning Stars If... - the Crimson Lions Shoulder Breaker - Imperial Army Dead Dreams - the Berserkers of Uran For the Living, for the Dead - the Halcyon Wardens and Iron Bears Desperate Measures - Alexandros and a certain alien Nihil - the Knights Errant Tragic Foreshadowing - the Warbringers and Godslayers Corpora Ferro - the Eagle Warriors Inferno The Galaxy is Fire and Blood Forced to reach out to xenos in the search for allies, the Imperial Warmaster has stalled the advance of the Insurrectionists. Ancient, alien technologies are unleashed upon their enemies, wreaking devastation on one battlefield after another. However, while the Imperium has withstood the tensions that such cooperation brings, fresh horror arises to assail the Loyalists. Alexos Travier has swayed Icarion, pretender to the Throne of Terra, to the service of Chaos. Even as the Stormlord’s erstwhile followers are splintered, the favour of the Dark Gods has gifted him terrible power. Across the Galaxy, the loyalists under Alexandros fight to hold back the tide against the Insurrectionists as the awful forces of the Warp arise. After decades of war, the Insurrection has reached a new, apocalyptic zenith. The borders between the two empires are marked by thousands of ravaged worlds, but now the Insurrectionists surge over the scorched lines, bringing fresh horror to the Imperium. Secessionists under Kozja Darzalas and the Jade General flee from the insanity Travier has brought about, but Icarion's forces remain huge and are now bolstered by the denizens of the Warp. Even Space Marines, once among humanity's greatest heroes, pledge themselves to Chaos and are shaped into abominations by the aether. The “Revolutionaries” fear the destruction that Icarion might visit upon them and turn to gene-manipulation, hoping to create an army that can best the Stormlord's Legions. Alexandros and his remaining brothers fight desperately to keep these dreadful hordes from attacking the Throneworld, where the Emperor continues his decades of struggle to keep the Warp from consuming Terra itself. The noble Legiones Astartes have lost hundreds of thousands of warriors, to say nothing of the billions of mortal warriors who have died. Every hour, more lives are given to holding the line. As the Emperor's greatest foes reveal themselves, the choice could not be more stark. Either the Warmaster and his allies prevail, or Mankind shall be engulfed by the tide of blood and madness. The Fall - the Godslayers Parallel - Alexandros and... Magnus? The Reckoning http://orig01.deviantart.net/615b/f/2016/291/9/d/13082016_warhammer30kmichaeleisenhart_by_aituarmanas-dalg7eb.png Credit to Aituarmanas for the image The Cradle of Mankind Burns At last, Icarion's forces lay siege to Terra itself, and final victory is within the Stormborn's grasp. Hundreds of worlds have burned and uncounted lives extinguished in the final push to the Throneworld. Now traitorous Space Marines make war upon the world they swore to fight for, and the laughter of daemons pollutes the air. They are close now, close to destroying the one who set himself to the task of destroying the Ruinous Powers themselves. The Emperor remains silent beneath His palace even now, as the Neverborn and their allies - now a cruel mockery of the majestic warriors He created to save Mankind - assault the fortress. The Warmaster Alexandros stands in his place, every facet of his military brilliance turned towards staving off ruin. Under his command an army as fierce and battle-hardened as the Imperium ever possessed draw their weapons and defy the traitors, hoping they can last long enough for help to reach them. For Terra is far from the only battlefield in the Galaxy. Loyalists burn through the Warp to reach their allies, renegades and Blackshields fight for their own myriad agendas, and the Secessionists led by Kozja prepare for a desperate ploy of their own. The most ruinous technologies of the Mechanicus are brought to bear against the heretical innovations of their former brethren. In the hands of Space Marines and their Primarchs, blades thirst for the blood of those they once called kin. No time remains to draw breath. This is the plunge. The Parting - Alexos vs Gwalchavad Never Give Up, Never Give In - the Crimson Lions The Age of the Imperium In the Grim Darkness of the Far Future, There Is Only War It is the 41st Millennium. For more than a hundred centuries the Emperor of Mankind has sat immobile on the Golden Throne of Earth. He is the master of mankind by the will of the gods and master of a million worlds by the might of his inexhaustible armies. He is a rotting carcass writhing invisibly with power from the Dark Age of Technology. He is the Carrion Lord of the vast Imperium of Man for whom a thousand souls are sacrificed every day so that he may never truly die. Yet even in this deathless state, the Emperor continues His eternal vigilance. Mighty battlefleets cross the daemon-infested miasma of the Warp, the only route between distant stars, their way lit by the Astronomican, the psychic manifestation of the Emperor's will. Vast armies give battle in His name on uncounted worlds. Greatest amongst His soldiers are the Adeptus Astartes, the Space Marines, bio-engineered super-warriors. Their comrades in arms are legion: the Imperial Guard and countless planetary defence forces, the ever-vigilant Inquisition and the tech-priests of the Adeptus Mechanicus to name only a few. But for all their multitudes, they are barely enough to hold off the ever-present threat to humanity from aliens, heretics, mutants - and far, far worse. To be a man in such times is to be one amongst untold billions. It is to live in the cruellest and most bloody regime imaginable. These are the tales of those times. Forget the power of technology and science, for so much has been forgotten, never to be relearned. Forget the promise of progress and understanding, for in the grim dark future there is only war. There is no peace amongst the stars, only an eternity of carnage and slaughter, and the laughter of thirsting gods. (all credit to Games Workshop for that final blurb) Ruiner, a tale of the Black Legion and the First Dark Crusade More personal tales: The Second Son by Simison - the life and times of the Warmaster Alexandros, Primarch of the Halcyon Wardens The Mycenor by Sigismund229 - the tale of Hectarion, Primarch of the Crimson Lions The Praetorian of Terra by Simison - the story of Akylles, of the Halcyon Wardens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Updated; we've got almost all the stories so far in the index now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Our equivalent to the Lost Legion catastrophes, Prospero, is now up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simison Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Interesting name change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Well, I figured it'd explain more easily what we're about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bluntblade Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Aww, thought we were in for some publicity. Anyway, it's been a long time, so several new stories needed adding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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