Dante: The Light of Sanguinius’ Legacy – Part 4

Title: A Test of Loyalty and Brotherhood: An Examination of the Trials of the Blood Angels

In the grim darkness of the far future, there are tales of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice that echo through the corridors of time. One such story is that of Luish Dante, a man who found himself facing the hardest trials of the Blood Angels – the most revered warriors in the galaxy, the Space Marines. Within the hallowed halls of his Lord’s fortress, Luish was pitted against his closest friend, Florian, in a test that would determine his worthiness to join the ranks of these legendary warriors.

The duel was short, and Luish emerged victorious. Yet, when ordered to deal the final blow, Luish stood his ground, declaring, “I will not slay him.” His defiance was met with scorn from the Chaplain, who questioned his willingness to abandon the chance to become a Space Marine, a servant of the Emperor, for the sake of his friend. But Luish remained steadfast, casting his staff aside and proclaiming, “For him, I would abandon anything. If that means I am not worthy, I do not care. Kill me. I will not serve Masters who demand the blood of my brother.”

Luish’s refusal to betray his friend did not go unnoticed. The Chaplain, Malifa, leaned closer, his voice hissing through the Vox Grill, tempting Luish with promises of glory and power. Yet, Luish rebuked these temptations, stating, “I did not come here for Glory or for power. I came to serve.” He stood tall, his anger hidden as he faced the prospect of death with dignity.

This act of defiance, however, did not result in Luish’s execution as he had anticipated. Instead, the Chaplain revealed that this was another test, the Test of Horus. Named after the favoured son of the Emperor who had turned against his father in a great war, this test was designed to gauge loyalty and brotherhood. How well would Luish’s principles hold when ordered by a superior to commit an atrocity?

Luish was taken aback, questioning the apparent hypocrisy of the Chaplain’s tests. He pointed out that during the Trial of Blood, they were ordered to kill, and they did. But here, in this test, he was asked to kill again, but this time with the hope that he would refuse. The Chaplain viewed Luish’s defiance as a sign of unusual strength and chose to enlighten him further.

“As a brother of the Blood Angels,” he explained, “you will occasionally have to do things that might appall you. This test is a measure of your moral compass. Will it always point true to the ideals of Our Lord, or can it be swayed? There are lines, boy, that should never be crossed.”

And so, Luish Dante learned that the trials of the Blood Angels are not merely about physical strength or combat skills, but also about moral fortitude and unwavering loyalty. The path to becoming a Space Marine is fraught with challenges that test not just the body, but the soul.

Stay tuned for the next part of this series, as we delve further into the trials and tribulations of those who aspire to join the ranks of the galaxy’s greatest warriors, the Space Marines.

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