New Order updates (formerly: Order History. Long read.)

[Pr3Mu5]

A quick message to the faithful.

 

I would appreciate input on the founding of a new order.

 

The Order of the Ashen Rose is a daughter order of the Order of Our Martyred Lady. When word was received from Mencius II, four days warp jump from the borders Ultrama, of rumours of a cult uprising the sisters were the first to respond. With the Ultramarines on the verge of being overrun by Hive Fleet Behemoth 3 squads of sisters were all the Imperium could spare.

 

2 weeks after their arrival the sisters sent a coded message back to their commandery requesting support in force.

 

It turned out the rot ran deep. When the relief force arrived Annabelle, the Canoness in charge, was directed by the system governor to deploy with haste to the second planet in the system, Typhon. An agri world of great productivity, she was told it was now overrun by the servants of the dark powers. The last that had been heard of from the original Sororita detachment was that they had traced the source if the taint there.

 

When the battle sisters deployed to the surface they needed not hunt out their prey as they were beset upon by the agents of chaos almost immediately and they met the hordes of cultists with Flame and Bolter. Wave after wave of chaos worshippers threatened to overrun them or drown them in their blood. Annabelle at one point downed fifty cultists with a single flamer canister as she stood atop the piles of enemy dead which by the third day formed makeshift walls surrounding the sisters position. She had taken the combi-flamer from the corpse of a fallen sister superior at her feet when she had personally expended all her ammunition.

 

That morning it became clear why the original call for aid from their now long dead sisters had been in encoded. It also became apparent why the heretics had appeared to have foreknowledge of when and where they would make planetfall.

 

The PDF sent by the system governor to break the siege opened up on the sisters lines as soon as they arrived, their system defence ships also attacking the imperial cruiser that had borne the emperors most faithful. The taint of the ruinous powers had infested the entire hierarchy of the system.

 

By the grace of He Who is Most Holy it was the armies of the dark gods that broke in the days that followed. On the last and most bloody day of the battle Annabelle single handedly faced a horde of the horrid manifestations of the false god, called forth by a witch of immense power. After dispatching the foul creatures Annabelle dispensed his holy righteousness upon the witch, caving his skull in with her power mace fashioned in the image of the inquisitions symbol. She stood triumphant over his body for all his followers to see, a sight that shattered their resolve and the attacks ceased. No sooner had they turned and fled that Annabelle succumbed to her wounds and passed into his grace. It was recorded by Fiona, the most senior sister left at the site, that the only thing that survived the fires of the Emperors judgement was a small rose bush that stood beside the Canonnoess' body. Moisture condensed upon the petals of a single black rose and dripped upon the eyes of Annabelles peaceful expression, running over her cheeks as if tears of joy at martyrdom.

 

Unconfirmed reports still persist that the bush suddenly sprang into bloom and dozens of black roses grew and blossomed in front of the eyes of the onlookers. The reports state that at that very moment Annabelles body was bathed in radiant light, her armour appearing gold in light which could not possibly penetrated the fog of ash which covered the battlefield. As quickly as this wonderous vision was realised her body vanished leaving only Annabelles weapons and her rosary, relics that are now protected within the bowels of the convent now built upon the site. A courtyard surrounds the rose bush to this day, the ground it grows in still scorched from the flames of the sisters' weapons.

 

Over the following two years they purged the system, Fiona leading her battle sisters and the remaining loyalists against the governor. The war ended when the sisters finally breached the palace defences on the Hive World of Thea before Fiona removed the traitors head.

 

The Prioress of the Order of Our Martyred Lady commanded a Mission be established on in the system granting Fiona the rank of Canoness. The Order of the Ashen Rose changed the colour of their robes, from scarlet to black with red trim to represent the rose with which the Holy Emperor blessed the now Saint Annabelle. The red was retained as a reminder of the blood that was shed on that day. The Order adopted a black rose as their symbol which also takes a prominent place in their heraldry.

 

Since the end of the Schism of Mencius II the Mission has grown in size and strength. Fiona, though now beyond the normal lifespan of a human, still presides over the Mission which has kept a constant vigil for deviation from the light of the Emperor persecuting any perceived heresy with extreme prejudice. A fractious relationship with the Astartes in the neighbouring systems has not been helped by the two sides coming to blows as a result of the Orders sisters declaring the Ultramarines heretics during to their denial of the divinity of the Holy Emperor.

 

Their placement in the galaxy, in the far East just short of Ultramar, places them I'm the path of many of humanities greatest enemies. By sheer fluke they have yet to face any xenos incursions but unbeknown to Fiona that will soon change.

[Aqui]

I quite like it Not sure of the part where the Sisters call the Ultramarines Heretics. It's not far fetched as Marines and non Astartes have clashed before through different interpretations of the Emperor's divinity (or not), but generally that would be a more extreme reaction than is typical. Sisters know (vaguely) of the mindset of Marines (as they see him differently), so usually make allowances for that. Marines are usually indifferent to what mortals think of their beliefs, but still a bit of friction never hurt to tell a tale or two

[Pr3Mu5]

I quite like it :) Not sure of the part where the Sisters call the Ultramarines Heretics. It's not far fetched as Marines and non Astartes have clashed before through different interpretations of the Emperor's divinity (or not), but generally that would be a more extreme reaction than is typical. Sisters know (vaguely) of the mindset of Marines (as they see him differently), so usually make allowances for that. Marines are usually indifferent to what mortals think of their beliefs, but still a bit of friction never hurt to tell a tale or two ;)

Thanks,

 

I already have a reasonable contingent of Ultramarines and wanted somethi a little different from the normal armies you see. After a while I decided to take the hit in the wallet and give in to my childhood dream of buildi a sisters army but i wanted them to feel more personal than just one of the major orders.

 

I feel like from what theyve been through the frictio with the marines makes most sense in that the Astartes of Ultramar were actually closest to Mencius II but it was left to the sisters to deal with. The fact that they deny the emperor's divinity only increases tensions and small skirmishes have broken out as a result (that'd be me play testing the sisters against my marines). I like the idea of using real battles they take part in on the table top being rolled into their history and that was where it initially came from.

[Aqui]

I quite like it Not sure of the part where the Sisters call the Ultramarines Heretics. It's not far fetched as Marines and non Astartes have clashed before through different interpretations of the Emperor's divinity (or not), but generally that would be a more extreme reaction than is typical. Sisters know (vaguely) of the mindset of Marines (as they see him differently), so usually make allowances for that. Marines are usually indifferent to what mortals think of their beliefs, but still a bit of friction never hurt to tell a tale or two

Thanks,

I already have a reasonable contingent of Ultramarines and wanted somethi a little different from the normal armies you see. After a while I decided to take the hit in the wallet and give in to my childhood dream of buildi a sisters army but i wanted them to feel more personal than just one of the major orders.

I feel like from what theyve been through the frictio with the marines makes most sense in that the Astartes of Ultramar were actually closest to Mencius II but it was left to the sisters to deal with. The fact that they deny the emperor's divinity only increases tensions and small skirmishes have broken out as a result (that'd be me play testing the sisters against my marines). I like the idea of using real battles they take part in on the table top being rolled into their history and that was where it initially came from.

I'm in a similar situation (kind of), but my Sisters main enemies are my DIY Chaos Marine Warband, the Bahltimyr Reavers (who are enemies of all of my other DIY's ). As a fluff nut and a DIY'er I totally get where you're going with your Sisters, I just thought it rather unlikely that they'd come into conflict with Ultramarines. Still, anything is possible

[Pr3Mu5]

I'm in a similar situation (kind of), but my Sisters main enemies are my DIY Chaos Marine Warband, the Bahltimyr Reavers (who are enemies of all of my other DIY's :lol: ). As a fluff nut and a DIY'er I totally get where you're going with your Sisters, I just thought it rather unlikely that they'd come into conflict with Ultramarines. Still, anything is possible :)

Yeah i was initially unsure of its feasibility but have come to the conclusion that the survivors of the battle on Typhon have probably become even more suspicious of the galaxy. A chain of events, some real and some maybe perceived betrayals and plots, led them into the slaughter.

 

The Ultramarines failed to respond to the crisis, and to what extent they believe that the Ultramarines had no involvement is unclear. Despite the fact that we know the marines were completely unawares as to the extent to which the cult had grown the survivors arent far enough removed to make that call rationally.

 

In their minds the marines were far closer and should have responded, they were betrayed by the governor, by the establishment on a large scale on Thea and by the PDF. Now they know his was due to chaos influence and thats not to say that they believe the brothers in blue were too but a handful see the timing of Behemoth as rather convenient.

 

This feeling is probably better described as resentment, one which doesnt run so deep in the newest of recruits to the order but those few that still remain from that fateful day 254 years ago cling to a grudge.

 

Fortunately the clashes hat have occured so far have been flashes between 1 & 2 squads at a time and more level heads have prevailed but relations have not been allowed to heal as a result.

 

Does that sound a little more probable?

 

Thats what i love about the 41st millenium anything can happen within reason. I just found the index of orders on here so need to update the databank.

[Pr3Mu5]

I've also finished painting the first couple sisters of the order.

The heavy flamer girl still needs a matte coat but apart from that shes done.

What do guys think?

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/gallery/album/12435-the-order-of-the-ashen-rose/

 

Thanks

[Aqui]

I've also finished painting the first couple sisters of the order.

The heavy flamer girl still needs a matte coat but apart from that shes done.

What do guys think?

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/gallery/album/12435-the-order-of-the-ashen-rose/

Thanks

I like them! Have you got a Work in Progress topic? I find having one helps me gather ideas whilst making and painting models. I usually have a few notes on the models I'm posting about in the form of a little fluff piece. That way I can work out in my mind who significant members are, what their motivations are, how they interact with the rest of the army etc

[Pr3Mu5]

 

I've also finished painting the first couple sisters of the order.The heavy flamer girl still needs a matte coat but apart from that shes done.What do guys think?http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/gallery/album/12435-the-order-of-the-ashen-rose/Thanks

I like them! ^_^ Have you got a Work in Progress topic? I find having one helps me gather ideas whilst making and painting models. I usually have a few notes on the models I'm posting about in the form of a little fluff piece. That way I can work out in my mind who significant members are, what their motivations are, how they interact with the rest of the army etc :)

No I've not unfortunately but that sounds like a great idea. I may well start one. Problem is I might not get much put up on it, between work (I travel around the country for work), 2 kids and exams (doing my degree) the hobby gets little of my time. Even then it tends to be gaming nights that come top.

 

I will probably start one though so you can see what I'm working on. I do think it'd help give me more direction.

[Aqui]

I've also finished painting the first couple sisters of the order.The heavy flamer girl still needs a matte coat but apart from that shes done.What do guys think?http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/gallery/album/12435-the-order-of-the-ashen-rose/Thanks

I like them! Have you got a Work in Progress topic? I find having one helps me gather ideas whilst making and painting models. I usually have a few notes on the models I'm posting about in the form of a little fluff piece. That way I can work out in my mind who significant members are, what their motivations are, how they interact with the rest of the army etc

No I've not unfortunately but that sounds like a great idea. I may well start one. Problem is I might not get much put up on it, between work (I travel around the country for work), 2 kids and exams (doing my degree) the hobby gets little of my time. Even then it tends to be gaming nights that come top.

I will probably start one though so you can see what I'm working on. I do think it'd help give me more direction.

The ones I have are erratically posted in, so I wouldn't worry about that too much

[Pr3Mu5]

Haha at least I won't be on my own then with a lack of consistency.

I'll set one up at least so I can keep tabs on my own progress and if anyone else wants to have a nosey.

now to work out how to put pictures in the body of the post...

[Aqui]

The easiest way would be to make sure the lightswitch icon in your reply box is switched on. Then go to "My Media" and select the picture you want to add. It will leave a link that when you post will show a smaller image. When you click on that it takes you straight to your gallery to see the full size picture.

Another way is a little more complicated. The way I do it is to have your gallery loaded in a separate tab. Then select the picture you want to post. Click on it and on the top right you should see a button called "Options". Click on it and then select "view all sizes". Then select the size you want. Nothing appears to happen if the size displayed to start with is the same as you selected, but then, click on the picture and it will be displayed with nothing else on screen. Click the right mouse button and you select "Copy image location". This will copy your pictures direct link (in the size you selected). All you need to do then is paste that with the following at each end:

[img][/img]

So for example:

[img=http://image.bolterandchainsword.com/uploads/gallery/album_12435/med_gallery_93433_12435_184998.jpg]

Becomes:

I really must make a proper topic on the subject with pictures to explain step by step. If you have any problems, let me know and I can add in any pictures you need adding until I can help you do it for yourself

[Pr3Mu5]

Thank you so much.

[Pr3Mu5]

So this is my Canoness with the Heavy flamer sister.

A little update for you all to have a look at then.

Started off earlier this week with these undercoated beauties...

and Mondays work didn't get me very far

So seen as all I got done in one night was the basic basing, thanks to having a very needy other half i decided over the next few nights to quicken the pace... Having never done batch painting here's how it went.

Night one. All the black got slapped on. Oddly enough whenever I have done an a black mini I have undercoated white first to make sure I cover the entire model.

Then on night two I did the red, white and gold.

Then on night three I blasted through them doing the metal, washes, highlights, detail and then an 'ardcoat followed my a matte coat at 1am once the ardcoat had dried.

What do you guys think?

Next up I need to rebase the Seraphim I have before painting them. I want to do wire from base to model covered by flowing robes and purity seals and long flowing rolls of scripture. Has anyone done that before and if so do you have any tips?

I'll be posting updates but in the mean time here's the top of my to do pile for my marines

Whilst I also have to magnetize 6 weapon options and a jump pack/backpack option for this guy. Gotta love the old metal models.

Wish me luck...