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{{Planets
|Map=Galaxy map ultimasegmentum.jpg
|Planetary Image=NovarisArt.jpg
|Name={{PAGENAME}}
|Segmentum=[[Ultima Segmentum]]
|Sector=[[Anekitosian Sector]]{{Fn|3}}
|Subsector=[[Argentus Subsector]]{{Fn|3}}
|System=[[Novaris System]]{{Fn|3}}
|Population=5.3 Million{{Fn|3}}
|Affiliation=[[Imperium]]
|Class=[[Adeptus Astartes Homeworld]], [[Feudal World]]
|Tithe Grade=Adeptus Non
}}

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the [[Adeptus Astartes Homeworld|Homeworld]] of the [[Silver Templars]] [[Chapter]].{{Fn|1}}


==Overview==
===History===
A [[Feudal World]] of many kingdoms, before Novaris was liberated by the [[Silver Templars]] it suffered decades of control at the hands of the [[Flawless Host]]. The [[Slaaneshi]] warband was envious of the craftmanship of the planets citizens and enslaved them to make thousands of weapons. This dark period of Novaris' history ended when the [[Indomitus Crusade]] arrived and the newly christened Silver Templars were given the world as their home after cleansing Novaris of its [[Chaos]] taint.{{Fn|2}}

===Geography===
Novaris is a world of large oceans, soaring mountains, volcanic ranges, vast deserts, and dense mangrove swamps. The [[Fortress-Monastery]] of the [[Silver Templars]], [[Kolossus]], is on the peak of a gigantic mountain.{{Fn|2}}

===Culture===
The Humans of Novaris are a low-technology feudal society. Kingdoms both large and small cover the planet, each ruled by a noble family. Weaponsmithing is seen as the highest art and every Novarian warrior must craft his own weapon as a rite of passage.{{Fn|3}}

The people of Novaris are renowned for their dueling skills, and many kingdoms will settle disputes with a duel between champions. Dueling has become an important part of the Silver Templars culture as a result. Potential recruits are required to attend a grand tournament in the foothills below the Chapter's [[Fortress-Monastery]], [[Kolossus]]. There, they duel to the death in the hope of being chosen to ascend the winding mountain path to the fortress.{{Fn|2}}

==See also==
===Related Articles===
*[[Planets (List)]]

==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Conquest 01]] — ''An Empire Torn In Two''
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Silver Templars (Sourcebook)]], pgs. 23-25
*{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf 456]] pg.70-71

[[Category:Adeptus Astartes Homeworlds]]
[[Category:Feudal Worlds]]
[[Category:Silver Templars]]
[[Category:Ultima Segmentum]]

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