Valerian Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 So, what's your favorite bit of fluff in the new codex? I'm really pleased with how they kept the vast majority of the background material from the previous codex, but made some subtle changes for those details that many in the fan base had issues with, the first time around. I really like how the Purifiers were tweaked, and especially appreciated the expanded material on Garran Crowe, and particularly the Black Blade of Antwyr, who's personality was developed pretty well, I think. I loved the paragraphs on the First War for Armageddon. It was very cool to discover that at least five Grey Knights, from the handful of survivors of the climactic battle with Angron and his retinue of Bloodthirsters have now assumed significant leadership roles within the Chapter. I don't think this was in the last book, but I'll have to go back to make sure. Pages 15-17, that detail the Chapter's organization are terrific. Other than the big shocker retcon about the Grey Knights' relationship with the Inquisition, there was nothing in the background material that caught me off guard, or that I wasn't pleased with. Over all, it has been much more palatable than the previous version. What are your impressions, so far? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295731-favorite-fluff-in-the-new-codex/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassWave Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Do they mention Hyperion, the protagonist in Emperor's gift? He was one of the survivors from Armageddon. If they do mention him, that'll be the first time they give a nod to BL fluff. Also, was there any particular bit of fluff that was omitted? Like bathing in battle sister blood to become purer? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295731-favorite-fluff-in-the-new-codex/#findComment-3788135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrick Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 but where are the models!!!!!!!!!! :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295731-favorite-fluff-in-the-new-codex/#findComment-3788142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Do they mention Hyperion, the protagonist in Emperor's gift? He was one of the survivors from Armageddon. If they do mention him, that'll be the first time they give a nod to BL fluff. No, Hyperion wasn't mentioned at all, so no tie-in to The Emperor's Gift in the new material that I noticed (other than a little bit on the "fall out" with the Space Wolves in the aftermath). Also, was there any particular bit of fluff that was omitted? Like bathing in battle sister blood to become purer? Yes, the bit detailing the battle with the Lord of the Bloodtide doesn't mention anything about sacrificing Sisters of Battle at all. Also, the background material on Draigo ends with him being pulled into the Warp, instead of going through all of the old 5e details of how he's wandering around the Warp crushing everything he runs into. It does say that he's been wandering through the Immaterium and no Daemon or god has been able to defeat him, but that's much more palatable to the reader and fan than the old version that came across as way too over-the-top. V Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295731-favorite-fluff-in-the-new-codex/#findComment-3788492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarn Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I like how Stern is Draigo's protege, however he doesn't want to bring his M'kachen related bad luck to the council of grand masters, so he continuously refuses promotion (which is possibly M'kachens true aim). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295731-favorite-fluff-in-the-new-codex/#findComment-3788498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemanloser Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Not been able to read the fluff yet. Was the Bloodtide changed at all? And was Draigo toned down? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295731-favorite-fluff-in-the-new-codex/#findComment-3788531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Was the Bloodtide changed at all? And was Draigo toned down? Yes to both, see post #4. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295731-favorite-fluff-in-the-new-codex/#findComment-3788547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemanloser Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Yes, the bit detailing the battle with the Lord of the Bloodtide doesn't mention anything about sacrificing Sisters of Battle at all. Also, the background material on Draigo ends with him being pulled into the Warp, instead of going through all of the old 5e details of how he's wandering around the Warp crushing everything he runs into. It does say that he's been wandering through the Immaterium and no Daemon or god has been able to defeat him, but that's much more palatable to the reader and fan than the old version that came across as way too over-the-top. AWESOME Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295731-favorite-fluff-in-the-new-codex/#findComment-3788653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwingt65 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 So the fluff is just as good this time as the rules are semi-bad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295731-favorite-fluff-in-the-new-codex/#findComment-3788692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMek83 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Finally inquisition has purged the heretical parts of the GK's fluff... Praised be Emperor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295731-favorite-fluff-in-the-new-codex/#findComment-3788732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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