Welcome back to our multi-part series diving deep into the rich lore of Warhammer 40,000. Today, we’ll be embarking on a thrilling journey into the heart of the Eye of Terror, focusing primarily on the bloody conflicts between the Emperor’s Children and the World Eaters. So, strap in and prepare for a tale of treachery, survival, and the inevitable descent into madness.
As the Emperor’s Children and World Eaters cut their path through the cosmos towards the Eye of Terror, their resources dwindled at an alarming rate. Desperate to survive, the corrupted followers of Slaanesh, the Emperor’s Children, turned to raiding their former comrades in arms, igniting a series of internecine battles. One such conflict, known to the Imperium as the Battle of Scalr, began as a clash between these two corrupted legions but quickly devolved into a brutal melee within the ranks of the 12th Legion.
In this melee, Khan, a renowned warrior of the World Eaters, turned his weapon against his brethren who refused to stop fighting amidst the deadly chill of Escalate Tr’s night. He set the shelters on fire, compelling the legionnaires to fight each other for the remaining safe havens. Khan’s actions splintered the World Eaters Legion into factions, forever changing the dynamics within the legion.
Within the Eye of Terror, hundreds of other battles ensued as honor and camaraderie gave way to a savage struggle for survival. Every scrap of territory became a battlefield, every insignificant resource a reason for bloodshed.
Watching from the sidelines, the Sons of Horus could see the writing on the wall. An invasion was imminent. They hastily prepared for what seemed inevitable, fortifying their fortress and bolstering their ranks in the hope that they could deter the attack. However, they were harboring something that was irresistible to the enemy – the body of Horus Lupul.
This precious trophy made them a target, and the Emperor’s Children, leading the united traitor armies, sprang a surprise attack, catching the Sons of Horus off-guard. The invaders broke through the defenses, initiating a decisive battle that would leave a lasting mark on the legion.
Despite the valiant efforts of the Sons of Horus, the power of the attackers, who had made devilish pacts with Slaanesh, was overwhelming. The Sons of Fulgrim and squads of malevolent demonet unleashed a bloody massacre, mutilating and slaughtering their former allies with a cruel delight that echoed the depths of their corruption.
In their desperation, many Sons of Horus opened their bodies and minds to demonic entities, enduring agonizing transformations into grotesque warp spawn. Yet, this desperate act did not turn the tide. The enemy was too numerous, the sacrifices too small to make a difference, turning the defensive battle into a struggle for survival.
The Emperor’s Children eventually reached the stasis vaults where the body of Horus was kept, seized the corpse, and retreated with their ill-gotten prize. They left behind a scene of devastation – the lifeless bodies of the Sons of Horus and the ruins of what was once a magnificent fortress.
The saga continued as the Emperor’s Children, under the direction of the notorious Apothecary Fabius Bile, attempted to clone Horus using his stolen body. This vile attempt proved futile, with each clone more repulsive than the last.
In the aftermath, Abaddon rallied the surviving Sons of Horus, destroyed the remains of his primarch, and dismantled the main fortress of the Emperor’s Children. This marked the end of the Third Legion and the conclusion of this brutal war. Rising from the ashes of this devastating conflict, the Sons of Horus rebranded themselves as the Black Legion, setting the stage for even more epic battles in the grim darkness of the far future.
Stay tuned for our next installment, where we delve further into the story of the Black Legion and their relentless quest for vengeance.
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