DarKnight Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Just wondering, aside from the assorted greedy, possessed, insane and power hungry followers and worshippers of Chaos, does Erebus and his like genuinely believe Chaos is humanity's only hope? I know there hasn't really been a definitive answer and he is described as being power hungry by other characters, he is never portrayed as a raving lunatic. So what do you guys think drives him and others like him? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232439-do-erebus-etc-think-they-are-doing-the-right-thing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Just wondering, aside from the assorted greedy, possessed, insane and power hungry followers and worshippers of Chaos, does Erebus and his like genuinely believe Chaos is humanity's only hope? I know there hasn't really been a definitive answer and he is described as being power hungry by other characters, he is never portrayed as a raving lunatic. So what do you guys think drives him and others like him? My understanding is that the Word Bearers (and maybe a few others) believe that humanity needs religion and the chaos gods to survive the horrors of the galaxy. Of course it never hurts to be promoted to the top of the food chain after the change in management. B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232439-do-erebus-etc-think-they-are-doing-the-right-thing/#findComment-2796021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_Adam Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I'd say as with most space marines, the word bearers are doing whats good for the post-humans more so than whats good for humanity. space marines tend to have a general disdain for anyone under 7 feet tall, lack ofmuscle, and boat loads of fear. this is for the powerful to get more powerful. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232439-do-erebus-etc-think-they-are-doing-the-right-thing/#findComment-2796034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billuriye Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Erebus does not care. He lives for the glory of Chaos. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232439-do-erebus-etc-think-they-are-doing-the-right-thing/#findComment-2796043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Caerolion Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 They utterly believe that for humanity to prosper, they need the aid of the Chaos Gods. The sacrifices don't matter, they're necessary evils for the strength to survive in a hostile universe, and for knowledge of the truth, that the Gods are real, and they demand worship. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232439-do-erebus-etc-think-they-are-doing-the-right-thing/#findComment-2796316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brannick Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Can it not be argued that Erebus is the best character within the series thus far? If I were one of the HH authors I would be clawing to write about his twists and turns, plans and schemes. To read his background would be absolutely refreshing, heck, we may even look at him in a different light if the HH authors illuminate us :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232439-do-erebus-etc-think-they-are-doing-the-right-thing/#findComment-2797024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Erebus I think is a true believer, in the same way that Lorgar is. Personal power is the perk of running a religion, but I think the religion itself is what matters most to him. Kor Phaeron, on the other hand, seems much more of a Chaos = my ticket to being the old dude who is in charge and gets all the daemonic ladies. In all honesty, I'm 99% sure that if Kor Phaeron has a moustache, he would be unable to function due to a need to twirl it all the time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232439-do-erebus-etc-think-they-are-doing-the-right-thing/#findComment-2797064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000AD Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Erebus is the only truly evil one..... he knew EXACTLY what he was doing right from the start IMO. Remember in Greek mythology who Erebus was??? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/232439-do-erebus-etc-think-they-are-doing-the-right-thing/#findComment-2813743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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