The Shadow Legion: Unveiling the Night Lords
“We are the sons of Konrad Curze, the Night Haunter. We will bring our wrath upon the empire that betrayed us, and though the ages may see us divided and broken by the endless war ahead, we will stand untainted until the stars themselves die.”
Origins of the Night Lords
The VIII Legion, later known as the Night Lords, was formed from the darkest corners of Terra’s prisons. The Emperor recruited these “Night’s Children” to create a formidable force. Their first mission was to quash the Terran Saragorn Enclave’s illicit psy-breeding experiments. The Night Lords executed the Emperor’s retribution with ruthless efficiency.
The Night Haunter’s Legacy
Konrad Curze, the Night Haunter, was the Primarch of the Night Lords. He brought order to his homeworld, Nostramo, a planet plagued by corruption and violence. However, he eventually deemed it irredeemable and ordered its destruction. The remnants of Nostramo remain hidden, a testament to the Night Haunter’s legacy.
The Horus Heresy and Its Aftermath
The Night Lords turned traitor during the Horus Heresy, waging a bloody campaign across Imperial space. The death of Konrad Curze at the hands of an Imperial Assassin marked a turning point for the Legion. They now operate as a fragmented terror force, seeking power and material possessions in the Eye of Terror.
Philosophy of the Night Lords
The Night Lords scorn faith and respect only temporal power. Many consider themselves free from Chaos’ taint, despising those they deem corrupted. This philosophy sets them apart from other Chaos Space Marines.
Noted Elements of the Night Lords
- The Lord of the Night: Konrad Curze, the Night Haunter
- Known Units: The Baleful Eye, The Blades of Savasdus, The Bleak Claw, and more
- Armoury & Artefacts: Unique wargear and relics forged in the darkness of the Eye of Terror
A Legacy of Shadows
The Night Lords continue to cast a dark shadow over the galaxy. Their actions are guided by a desire for power and a disdain for the weak. As the stars burn out, the Night Lords will remain, eternal sentinels of the shadows.
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