Horus Lupercal – Warhammer 40K – Part 6 (Part 6 of 7)

The Fall of Horus

A Tale of Treachery and Tragedy

In the midst of chaos, Horus, the once-loyal Primarch, stood as a monument to the corrupting influence of power. His transformation into a champion of Chaos was complete, and his very presence drove his former comrades mad with terror.

As he prepared to face his father, the Emperor, Horus allowed Sanguinius, his brother and fellow Primarch, to reach him within the twisted confines of Lupercal’s Court. Horus hoped to turn Sanguinius to the side of Chaos, but his brother refused, attacking him with ferocity.

Despite holding back his true power, Horus found himself wounded by Sanguinius’ relentless assault. The realization that his brother would not join him sparked a growing frustration, and Horus eventually unleashed his full might upon Sanguinius. With a crushing blow, he struck down his brother, ending the life of one who had once been dear to him.

Confronting the Emperor

Horus’ actions did not go unchallenged for long. The Emperor, determined to put an end to his son’s treachery, confronted Horus in a battle that transcended space and time. Despite being empowered by the Chaos Gods, Horus found himself overpowered by the Emperor’s sheer might.

In a desperate attempt to turn the tide, Horus shed his Warp powers, choosing to face the Emperor as a mere Primarch. This decision proved to be his undoing, as the Emperor seized the opportunity to strike the final blow.

The End of Horus

In his final moments, Horus realized that he had never truly been in control. The Chaos Gods, his supposed masters, had manipulated him from the beginning, using him as a pawn in their grand game. The Emperor, in a rare display of mercy, ended Horus’ life, reducing his once-mighty form to a mere skeleton.

Legacy of Betrayal

In the aftermath of the battle, the Vengeful Spirit, Horus’ flagship, fell under the command of Abaddon, who would go on to become a powerful champion of Chaos in his own right. Horus’ body, once revered by his followers, was stolen by the Emperor’s Children and used to create a clone.

This clone, armed with Worldbreaker, would eventually face Abaddon, who wielded the Talon of Horus. In the end, it was Abaddon who emerged victorious, impaling the clone and putting an end to the legacy of Horus’ betrayal.

Wargear of the Fallen

Horus’ wargear, once a symbol of his power and authority, now serves as a reminder of his downfall. The Talon of Horus, wielded by Abaddon, remains a potent artifact, while Worldbreaker, crushed by Abaddon’s hand, lies broken and still.

The story of Horus, once a hero of the Imperium, now stands as a cautionary tale, a reminder of the dangers of ambition and the corrupting influence of power.

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