Mortarion
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Mortarion was a genetically engineered male created by the [[Emperor of Mankind]] who was alongside twenty other such offspring that made up the ranks of the [[Primarchs (Warhammer 40,000)|Primarchs]]. The actions of [[Chaos (Warhammer 40,000)|Chaos]] resulted in the Primarchs being scattered across the galaxy where one of their number came to rest on the planet '''Barbarus'''. This was a world covered in poisonous fog with the most advanced technology being steam power. The pre-industrial population was split between the human settlers and the ruling '''Overlords''' who were inhuman necromancers that had [[Warp (Warhammer 40,000)|Warp]] derived powers. Those that inhabited Barbarus had been trapped on the planet for millennia and forced to live as farmers in the poison-free valleys of the planet where they feared the Overlords along with their foul creations. Upon arriving, the Primarch child was taken by one of the most powerful of the Overlords named '''Necare'''. He came to find the child amongst the corpses on the battlefield that was the site of the endless conflicts among the Overlords. Necare was surprised to find a screaming and wailing infant as normally a human child would have died and suffocated long before then. | Mortarion was a genetically engineered male created by the [[Emperor of Mankind]] who was alongside twenty other such offspring that made up the ranks of the [[Primarchs (Warhammer 40,000)|Primarchs]]. The actions of [[Chaos (Warhammer 40,000)|Chaos]] resulted in the Primarchs being scattered across the galaxy where one of their number came to rest on the planet '''Barbarus'''. This was a world covered in poisonous fog with the most advanced technology being steam power. The pre-industrial population was split between the human settlers and the ruling '''Overlords''' who were inhuman necromancers that had [[Warp (Warhammer 40,000)|Warp]] derived powers. Those that inhabited Barbarus had been trapped on the planet for millennia and forced to live as farmers in the poison-free valleys of the planet where they feared the Overlords along with their foul creations. Upon arriving, the Primarch child was taken by one of the most powerful of the Overlords named '''Necare'''. He came to find the child amongst the corpses on the battlefield that was the site of the endless conflicts among the Overlords. Necare was surprised to find a screaming and wailing infant as normally a human child would have died and suffocated long before then. | ||
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| + | During this time, he was approached by Warmaster Horus who was looking to rally a number of the Primarchs to his own side. However, he found Mortarion to be difficult to convince unlike his brothers Angron or Fulgrim where it seemed like he failed in convincing Mortarion. It was then that he found a means of getting the Lord of the Death Guard's support as he determined that Mortarion had come to distrust the Emperor. In fact, he had seen that the Emperor had become corrupted with power and was becoming another tyrant just like his adoptive father on Barbarus. This comparison was used by Horus who used Mortarion's distrust of the Warp to bring his brother Primarch to his cause. | ||
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He was noted for being a fiercely driven and relentless person. | He was noted for being a fiercely driven and relentless person. | ||
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| + | Over time, he came to see the Emperor as a Warp-tainted 'aberration' like his tyrant adopted father and came to distrust him. It was these feelings that were used by Horus to sway Mortarion to his cause and leading to the Death Guard becoming traitors. | ||
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One of his signature weapons was the massive scythe '''Silence''' that was a rusting yet razor-sharp blade that had brutal chain-teeth on it. It was said to be stained with the blood of worlds and was capable of even tearing a Reaver Titan to pieces. Another armament at his disposal was '''the Lantern''' that was an ancient energy pistol which he used for ranged attacks. | One of his signature weapons was the massive scythe '''Silence''' that was a rusting yet razor-sharp blade that had brutal chain-teeth on it. It was said to be stained with the blood of worlds and was capable of even tearing a Reaver Titan to pieces. Another armament at his disposal was '''the Lantern''' that was an ancient energy pistol which he used for ranged attacks. | ||
| − | He was the leader of the '''Death Guard''' legion where he had served as the Reaper Primarch that led them into battle. | + | He was the leader of the '''Death Guard''' legion where he had served as the Reaper Primarch that led them into battle. His personal guard were the '''Deathshroud''' where two of their number accompanied him at all times with them standing no more than 49 paces from his side. Originally, they were listed being killed in action where they wore a mask for the rest of their lives so that only Mortarion knew their true identities. Each carried with them their own copies of Manreaper that were copies of the Primarch's weapon that was made proportionate for their hands. |
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| + | After the Heresy, he and his forces relocated into the '''Eye of Terror''' where they made the Daemon World known as the '''Plague Planet''' as their new home. | ||
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Revision as of 08:35, 9 November 2021
Mortarion is a male character who features in Warhammer 40,000.
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Biography
Origin
Mortarion was a genetically engineered male created by the Emperor of Mankind who was alongside twenty other such offspring that made up the ranks of the Primarchs. The actions of Chaos resulted in the Primarchs being scattered across the galaxy where one of their number came to rest on the planet Barbarus. This was a world covered in poisonous fog with the most advanced technology being steam power. The pre-industrial population was split between the human settlers and the ruling Overlords who were inhuman necromancers that had Warp derived powers. Those that inhabited Barbarus had been trapped on the planet for millennia and forced to live as farmers in the poison-free valleys of the planet where they feared the Overlords along with their foul creations. Upon arriving, the Primarch child was taken by one of the most powerful of the Overlords named Necare. He came to find the child amongst the corpses on the battlefield that was the site of the endless conflicts among the Overlords. Necare was surprised to find a screaming and wailing infant as normally a human child would have died and suffocated long before then.
Horus Heresy
During this time, he was approached by Warmaster Horus who was looking to rally a number of the Primarchs to his own side. However, he found Mortarion to be difficult to convince unlike his brothers Angron or Fulgrim where it seemed like he failed in convincing Mortarion. It was then that he found a means of getting the Lord of the Death Guard's support as he determined that Mortarion had come to distrust the Emperor. In fact, he had seen that the Emperor had become corrupted with power and was becoming another tyrant just like his adoptive father on Barbarus. This comparison was used by Horus who used Mortarion's distrust of the Warp to bring his brother Primarch to his cause.
Daemon Prince
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Mortarion's original mortal form whose features were said to had been ashen with him having a hairless face. After turning to Chaos, he came to be known by a number of titles which included the Pale King, the Death Lord, the Prince of Decay and as the Reaper of Men.
Life on Barbarus was said to had surrounded him in a darkness that seeped into his soul and would never leave him.
He was noted for being a fiercely driven and relentless person.
Over time, he came to see the Emperor as a Warp-tainted 'aberration' like his tyrant adopted father and came to distrust him. It was these feelings that were used by Horus to sway Mortarion to his cause and leading to the Death Guard becoming traitors.
Powers and abilities
Mortarion was born as one of the genetically engineered humans called the Primarchs that were developed by the Emperor of Mankind. Even as an infant, his physiology allowed him to survive the poisonous that resided on the planet Barbarus that was capable of killing normal humans.
As a Daemon Primarch, he was transformed into a powerful demon with abilities far beyond those of his former form. He was noted for being surrounded by chittering Daemon mites and droning flies with noxious plague vapors around him. Meanwhile, he swooped across the batlefield on vast creaking wings where the sound generated from them could bring dread to his enemies. Those that stood in his presence were noted to choke and collapse from the myriad plagues that surrounded him as they died in the process.
One of his signature weapons was the massive scythe Silence that was a rusting yet razor-sharp blade that had brutal chain-teeth on it. It was said to be stained with the blood of worlds and was capable of even tearing a Reaver Titan to pieces. Another armament at his disposal was the Lantern that was an ancient energy pistol which he used for ranged attacks.
He was the leader of the Death Guard legion where he had served as the Reaper Primarch that led them into battle. His personal guard were the Deathshroud where two of their number accompanied him at all times with them standing no more than 49 paces from his side. Originally, they were listed being killed in action where they wore a mask for the rest of their lives so that only Mortarion knew their true identities. Each carried with them their own copies of Manreaper that were copies of the Primarch's weapon that was made proportionate for their hands.
After the Heresy, he and his forces relocated into the Eye of Terror where they made the Daemon World known as the Plague Planet as their new home.
Notes
- Mortarion was created by Games Workshop and featured in the setting of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Appearances
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