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| − | [[Image:Diabolist.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A [[Word Bearers]] Diabolist of the [[Inscribed]] [[Chapter (Word Bearers)|Chapter]] ]] | + | [[Image:Diabolist.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A [[Word Bearers]] Diabolist of the [[Inscribed]] [[Chapter (Word Bearers)|Chapter]]{{Fn|1}}]] |
| − | '''Diabolists''' were a type of warrior employed by the [[Word Bearers]] during the [[Horus Heresy]]. | + | '''Diabolists''' were a type of warrior employed by the [[Word Bearers]] during the [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|1}} |
| + | ==History== | ||
| + | First appearing openly at the [[Battle of Calth]], these proto-[[Sorcerer]]s specialized in [[Daemonancy]] and using the powers of the [[Warp]] in battle. One of [[Roboute Guilliman]]'s edicts after Calth was the specific targeting of these officers.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | + | They still exist in the present day, but are no longer the sole domain of the [[Word Bearers]]. The [[Thousand Sons]] are among the [[Chaos]] forces known to have Diabolists amongst their ranks.{{Fn|2}} | |
| + | ==Arch-Diabolist== | ||
| + | Arch-Diabolists are Diabolists who have made many pacts with [[Daemons]], that have granted them powers and infernal allies. These have ensured that an Arch-Diabolists' foes can never predict when they will unleash their devastating powers.{{Fn|2}} | ||
==Known Diabolists== | ==Known Diabolists== | ||
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| − | *{{Endn|1}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Five]] pg.113 | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Five]], pg. 113 |
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/06/20/free-combat-patrol-rule-downloads-let-you-fight-fast-balanced-skirmishes-in-the-new40k/ Warhammer Community: Free Combat Patrol Rule Downloads Let You Fight Fast, Balanced Skirmishes in the #New40k] [https://www.warhammer-community.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/se5zuPOwGjsyXfA1.pdf Coven Temporus PDF, pg. 3 (Posted on 20/06/2023)] (Last accessed on 07/07/2023) | ||
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Revision as of 03:09, 8 July 2023
Diabolists were a type of warrior employed by the Word Bearers during the Horus Heresy.[1]
History
First appearing openly at the Battle of Calth, these proto-Sorcerers specialized in Daemonancy and using the powers of the Warp in battle. One of Roboute Guilliman's edicts after Calth was the specific targeting of these officers.[1]
They still exist in the present day, but are no longer the sole domain of the Word Bearers. The Thousand Sons are among the Chaos forces known to have Diabolists amongst their ranks.[2]
Arch-Diabolist
Arch-Diabolists are Diabolists who have made many pacts with Daemons, that have granted them powers and infernal allies. These have ensured that an Arch-Diabolists' foes can never predict when they will unleash their devastating powers.[2]
Known Diabolists
See Also
Sources
- 1: The Horus Heresy Book Five, pg. 113
- 2: Warhammer Community: Free Combat Patrol Rule Downloads Let You Fight Fast, Balanced Skirmishes in the #New40k Coven Temporus PDF, pg. 3 (Posted on 20/06/2023) (Last accessed on 07/07/2023)
