Aqui Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) The Liber Moderatii faced the enemy spectres along side their equally ghostly allies with grim determination. They were used to unusual or downright weird phenomena in their day to day lives but this, well this was a first. Marines on both sides sported insignia that were either vaguely familiar to completely unknown. Olis had noticed that more than a few had the same symbols but were attacking each other. Some had an early example of the Aquila emblazoned on their chest armour, others had a Thunderbolt motif, others still had an eye, one that gave the viewer a headache if stared at for too long. "Aqs! To the left!" His colleague faced a Marine that loomed over him by a clear foot and entirely maddened by rage, his form showing signs of corruption. Mark III plate twisted into shapes that should not be possible. Spittle flying from his maw, the teeth were sharp, bestial. Barely raising a chainsword in time to parry the blow, Aquilanus sidestepped to allow the foe to sweep past him, his Melta pistol aimed squarely at his head. The discharge should have incinerated everything over his shoulders, but the Marines form seemed to turn to an echo. Not having time to ponder on this, he looked over to Olis, who had experienced a similar outcome. In fact, all of the combatants were fading and disappeared. "What the hell is going on?!" Conn snarled, his usual calm demeanour rattled by what he experienced. "Not a clue..." Ly saw an object on the floor away from them. Stooping to inspect it, he glanced at the others and blinked in surprise. Their faces seemed to change and twist, making faces of anger, hate, avarice and bitter betrayal. Ly blinked again and their faces were...normal. The look of confusion on his face was shared by the others. "Did...did you see that?" "Yes, Olis." Aquilanus spoke slowly, his weapon pointed to the floor, but his form was poised, ready to attack. Attack? he thought, but...why? The others' faces had changed over and over, mocking and taunting him. The Many Man shook his head, trying to clear his own thoughts, but try as he did, he could feel them clouded, befuddled. Thoughts of honour, fraternity warred with anger, betrayal and lust for power. Could he really trust the others? Well, could he? All at once, four weapons were raised at another. The whine of Melta and Volkite pistols cut the silence, deafening the four as each struggled to clear their minds. Fingers slowly pulling back a trigger. Before firing. Welcome to the Liber Challenge, part EIGHT! This is the last part of the challenges, save next months' "mop up" round allowing members to revisit failed challenges. This month focuses on the Age of Darkness, so members are encouraged to sign up and create a force appropriate to the latter part of the Great Crusade, Horus Heresy and the Scouring! This could take the form of: A Company, Chapter (or appropriately named group) of one of the eighteen Legiones Astartes A Mechanicum or Dark Mechanicum force An Imperial Army force A Knights House A "Shattered Legions" force Or any mixture of the above. The main stipulation is that any force created for the challenge should not contradict with existing fluff that is current. Certain areas of the setting which could be considered a "grey area" (i.e. something that either has contradictory evidence, or something we don't know about, but could be viewed as "true" or "possible" are admissible at discretion). Valid Example: Member 1 decides to create a force based around the survivors of the Isstvan massacre that arrived on Macragge that doesn't include known characters. Some interaction with known characters is okay, but the force itself should not have them included. Invalid Example: Member 2 decides to create a force of Vlka Fenryka that arrive on Calth to assist the XIII Legion survivors exterminate XVII Legion remnants. To enter members must make the following vow in this topic:"I [insert forum name], vow to create [insert name of force], in the name of [insert Primarch or commanding head of said force], by 6pm GMT on the Twenty-fifth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of [insert name of Horus, Him on Earth or other]!" Each entry must have as a minimum, the following: Name of Primarch/Mechanicum faction/Imperial Army name, etc (or a suitable collective name) Faction side (Horus or the Emperor) Colour scheme (either a representation using the B+C painters, pictures of models, or a detailed description if it's not possible to use images) General Background Notable campaigns/battles Notable characters Battle cry/catechism Any other pertinent information To show your participation in this event Grotsmasha has created the following for members to place in their signatures. Members are asked to bear in mind the rules regarding signatures when adding the graphics below The rewards for completion: I hope to see your participation in this! The Vows:Archidamus - 9th Company, 1st Fellowship,XVth Legion, "Thousand Sons"Aquilanus - LXXV Chapter - Invidos Umbram, "the Hateful Shadow", VIII Legion "The Night Lords"Athrawes - The 97th Company Lightning Bearers, II LegionAudemus - 1905th Solar Auxilia, Rust Scorpions (Quick off the mark "award"! )Barabbas Sogalon - 26th Company "the Noctis Infernae", VIII Legion "The Night Lords"Conn Eremon - To be decided.Dizzyeye - Strike Force Artemis of the Knights ErrantEesiOh - The Silent LaughterIron Hands Fanatic - Clan Brannsar of the Xth Legion, "Iron Hands"Helterskelter - The 123rd company, VIII Legion, "Night Lords"Kelborn - The exiled and forgotten XI Legion AstartesLord Thørn - XCIIIrd Grand Battalion of the IV Legion, "Iron Warriors"marine7312000 - The 206th Company of the IX Legion, "Blood Angels"Marshal Rohr - Full order of battle of the Kali-Gandaki DistrictMikhalLeNoir - the 53th Company of the Wardens of Light, XI LegionMindOfMetal - 17th Chapter of Clan Sorrgol, X Legion "Iron Hands"Ninjasuperspy - XLII Special Task Battalion 'Striking Serpents' XX Legion, "Alpha Legion"Nevindar - Mechanicum Force: Charon (Sol Fleet)Olis - Patrol Group Arachne, VII Legion, "Imperial Fists"Perth - The Lernaean Brotherhood, XX Legion, "Alpha Legion""The Boater - Followers of the Iron Disciple, X Legion "Iron Hands"Wolf_Pack - Ikarion's 27th Battle Company (World Eaters) Edited November 13, 2015 by Aquilanus Challenge dated adjusted Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 "I Wolf_Pack, vow to create Ikarion's  27th Battle Company, in the name of Angron, the Red Angel, the Butcher of the Sands, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of the Warmaster!" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Welcome, Wolf_Pack! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Question: Â Shattered Legion = II and XI? Â Sorry that I ask but I want to be sure. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOfMetal Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 "I MindOfMetal, vow to create the 17th Chapter of Clan Sorrgol, in the name of Marshal Cynbel the Relic of the 10th Legion, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of Ferrus Manus!" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Question: Shattered Legion = II and XI? Sorry that I ask but I want to be sure. I was going to post something about the II and XI. Long story short, if members want to submit a vow about either of them, then that is fine as long as it doesn't go against the established fluff - i.e. that before the end of the Great Crusade (if I recall correctly) that they no longer exist and take no further part in the larger story. Other than that - fair game! Ah - having re-read what you'd put, I meant that "Shattered" Legions" = Isstvan survivors. But as I typed above, if you want to make an article on a version of either the II or XI Legions, then that's fine as long as their participation ends when they no longer exist in canon Edited October 20, 2015 by Aquilanus Clarifcation added Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOfMetal Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Question: Â Shattered Legion = II and XI? Â Sorry that I ask but I want to be sure. Shattered legions are generally considered to be the Iron Hands, Salamanders and Raven Guard after the events of the dropsite massacre. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Question: Shattered Legion = II and XI? Sorry that I ask but I want to be sure. I was going to post something about the II and XI. Long story short, if members want to submit a vow about either of them, then that is fine as long as it doesn't go against the established fluff - i.e. that before the end of the Great Crusade (if I recall correctly) that they no longer exist and take no further part in the larger story. Other than that - fair game! Ah - having re-read what you'd put, I meant that "Shattered" Legions" = Isstvan survivors. But as I typed above, if you want to make an article on a version of either the II or XI Legions, then that's fine as long as their participation ends when they no longer exist in canon Ok, I can live with that. Thought, because you wrote both "all 18 legions" and "shattered legions", you ment the two lost ones. Thanks for clarifying this. Will probably write an article about the XI legion. When I have a name, I will write my vow. Man, those 30 days will be tough. Edited October 20, 2015 by Kelborn Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athrawes Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 "I Athrawes, vow to create The 97th Company Lightning Bearers, in the name of Icarion, the Second Son, Master of the II Legion Astartes, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of The Emperor!" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I am going to do something a bit different this time, and see if I can get a collaborative effort going. Each of Forge World's Legion articles, which I will be using as a template, are centered around a particular inter-legionary conflict. Isstvan III and V, Calth, and the upcoming Prospero. Â So my article will be based around a Legion or other force that comes into conflict with another force. Where I am hoping to see some collaboration is in this other force. If anybody wants to collaborate on this project with me, please send me a message and we can work together. The central conflict will be a product of both our imaginations, while we build our own DIYs separately to act upon the stage together. Â There will only be one central conflict, but if I get more than one interested party, we can work together to build a list of notable conflicts or I can help everyone get in contact with each other and spread the collaboration beyond just with me. Â If anyone is interested, let me know. As for forces, I have ideas aplenty. I'll choose any Legion, any allegiance, whatever most inspires me as the collaboration begins. Â And so: Â I Conn Eremon, vow to create an Age of Darkness force, in the manner as determined by own personal challenge, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of those whose cause I may devote myself to! Â If nobody wants to collaborate, I have a XII Legion idea that is already set in my head and can do on my own. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabbas Sogalon Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hmm... should I go loyal Death Guard or anti-Curze VIII Legion? Â Guess I have to decide soon because IÂ really want to actually get a completion on one of these. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 That's a great idea Conn, but I'm meaning to go a little ape-:cuss by creating two Legion forces, both fighting over the same sector of space. In the interest of my schoolwork though, I'll vow them one at a time, just in case...  I Lord Thørn, vow to create the XCIIIrd Grand Battalion of the Iron Warriors, in the name of Warsmith Setal Berdax, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of Him on Earth! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audemus Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) I Audemus, vow to create the 1905th Solar Auxilia Cohort, the ‘Rust Scorpions’, in the name of Lord Marshal Marcalius Audacter, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of Grail, Terra, and the Imperium of Mankind!   Direct Link to Forum Post: Click Here Edited October 20, 2015 by Audemus Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Audemus - that was quick! Whilst your post is fine as it is, it might be easier if you start a new topic for your vow. That way, everyone can find it without having to scroll through this topic (previous challenge topics ran for more than a few pages) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikhalLeNoir Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 "I MikhalLeNoir, vow to create the 53th Company of the Wardens of Light, in the name of Gwalchavad, the Pariah, Sire of the XI Legion Astartes, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of Light!" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Vows added Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Blackwood Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 im  so upset... I just finished up my scouring stuff a few days ago  genuinely really mad Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) im so upset... I just finished up my scouring stuff a few days ago genuinely really mad A pity Still, there's always the chance to try something new There's no cut off for entering this, so if inspiration strikes between now and this time next month... Edited October 20, 2015 by Aquilanus Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Hands Fanatic Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 "I Iron Hands Fanatic, vow to create Clan Brannsar of the Xth Legion, in the name of Iron Lord Volos Phrixus, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of the Gorgon!" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Vows added Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabbas Sogalon Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 "I Barabbas Sogalon, vow to create the VIII Legion 26th Company "the Noctis Infernae", in the name of Battle-Captain Aliksandr Saevus, the Lord of Infernal Night, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of Terra, Albia and the memory of Unification!" Â Death to the Primarch, death to the Nostramans! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Terran VIII! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine7312000 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Conn, PM incoming. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna707 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Can we produce a single character or does it have to be an actual "force"? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I Marshal Rohr, vow to create the full order of battle of the Kali-Gandaki District, in the name of the Emperor, by 6pm GMT on the Twentieth of November 2015. This I swear in the name of the War Father!"  Order of Battle Imperial Fists 7th Company, 3rd Terran Household Guard Chapter 187th Solar Cohort 'the Old Guard' 117th Reichsguard Storm Division Taghmata Octavius House Thorn, Sworn Vassal to Legio Gryphonicus  Potentially to be included Blood Angels 181st Company, 18th Dominion of Angels White Scars Brotherhood of Cold Dawn, Horde of the Night Sky The 173rd Nord Merican Void Assault Regiment The 39th Hyperborean Highlander War-Clan Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315116-the-liber-challenges-part-eight-age-of-darkness/#findComment-4202533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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