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Greetings battle-brothers and sisters, I'd like to share a novella I've written that explores a question I've been fascinated by: How would the Tau react upon encountering something that had already been ancient when their entire species was still primitive? "May He Know I Stood" follows Earth Caste scientist Fio'El Sa'kan, whose encounter with an ancient Imperial Dreadnought plants seeds of doubt about the Tau's place in a galaxy far older than they comprehend. It explores how Tzeentch might corrupt a species with minimal warp presence - not through obvious mutation or madness, but through questions, doubt, and the slow subversion of purpose. This is a "what if" exploration that begins with an admittedly impossible premise that i´ve seen floating around (Tau acquiring a Heresy-era Dreadnought), but from that starting point, I've tried to maintain rigorous lore accuracy in every other aspect - from Tau caste dynamics to Tzeentchian corruption methods to Ethereal control techniques. I'd deeply appreciate feedback from those with extensive lore knowledge, particularly regarding: Portrayal of Tau Earth Caste and Ethereal dynamics Depiction of Tzeentchian corruption methods Representation of Imperial/Chaos artifacts and their influence The novella is about 17,000 words. I've aimed to create something that feels like it could exist in an unexplored corner of the 40K universe without contradicting established canon. https://www.mediafire.com/folder/uf50g43wskpc8/May_he_know_i_stood (Available EPUB, only text pdf and pdf with covers, audiobook will be uploaded soon) Thank you for your time and any feedback you might offer. For the Emperor! (Or the Greater Good, or the Changer of Ways, depending on your allegiance...)

Greetings fellow Unforgiven, After dabbling in a few other armies in recent years, I am excited to return to my favourite army, the First Legion. It's been over 10 years since I first started collecting the Unforgiven, so it's great to be back. This thread will (hopefully) serve to document everything about this fantastic hobby - naturally I will post up models as I paint them, but I also hope to include battle reports, tactics ideas, and even some fluff/fan fiction as my Ravenwing army grows. My amazing wife gave me this journal for Christmas, so I'm looking forward to recording my games in that as well. So, without further ado, let me introduce you to my Ravenwing journey Prologue: On Ravens' Wings +++ Archive Retrieval Begins+++ +++Log Date: 256.M35+++ The air in The Avery was cold and still. Situated behind the observation deck on the strike cruiser Nevermore, The Avery housed the cyber-ravens used by the Dark Angels' Second Company. It also provided Jacques with a quiet place to think. The newly elected 151st Grand Master of the Ravenwing was still adjusting to his new role. Everyone, including Jacques himself, had expected Talonmaster Elijah to succeed the recently departed Master Arvhael. The oldest warrior in the legendary Second Company, Elijah had more than enough experience to lead, and as Arvhael's closest advisor, represented a familiar hand. But, in the words of the Supreme Grand Master, a familiar hand was not what the Ravenwing needed right now. The galaxy was changing, and a fresh perspective was needed in this difficult time. Dark whispers had reached the ears of the Unforgiven, and Jacques represented a new approach to combatting the new threats. As Huntmaster of a squadron of Black Knights, Jacques had earned a reputation for bold and innovative tactics, a reputation he was expected to maintain and extend as Grand Master. A cybernetic squawk broke Jacques' reverie - it was time. Time for Jacques to take up the leadership of the Second Company. Time to don the mantle of a Knight of Caliban. Time to Hunt the Fallen.