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The '''Pillar of Bone''' is a [[holy relic]] belonging to the [[Imperial Fists]] located on [[Holy Terra]]. The Pillar is all that remains of a once great [[Fortress-Monastery]] and recruitment chapel which was almost entirely destroyed during the [[Horus Heresy]]. Rather than rebuild the Fortress, the Chapter left the ruins largely unmodified except for a number of symbolic alterations, most notably filling the bolter holes that riddled the structure with [[Scrimshaw]]ed hands of battle-brothers lost during the defense of Terra.{{Fn|1}} | The '''Pillar of Bone''' is a [[holy relic]] belonging to the [[Imperial Fists]] located on [[Holy Terra]]. The Pillar is all that remains of a once great [[Fortress-Monastery]] and recruitment chapel which was almost entirely destroyed during the [[Horus Heresy]]. Rather than rebuild the Fortress, the Chapter left the ruins largely unmodified except for a number of symbolic alterations, most notably filling the bolter holes that riddled the structure with [[Scrimshaw]]ed hands of battle-brothers lost during the defense of Terra.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | Today, the Pillar of Bone provides a dual function to the Chapter. On the one hand, the relic has the symbolic function of serving as a battle | + | Today, the Pillar of Bone provides a dual function to the Chapter. On the one hand, the relic has the symbolic function of serving as a battle honour. On the other hand, the Pillar retains its practical use as a recruitment chapel, ensuring that Terran battle-brothers continue to be among the Imperial Fists. [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] [[Darnath Lysander]] is among those recruited from the site.{{Fn|1}} |
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Latest revision as of 14:50, 26 January 2026
The Pillar of Bone is a holy relic belonging to the Imperial Fists located on Holy Terra. The Pillar is all that remains of a once great Fortress-Monastery and recruitment chapel which was almost entirely destroyed during the Horus Heresy. Rather than rebuild the Fortress, the Chapter left the ruins largely unmodified except for a number of symbolic alterations, most notably filling the bolter holes that riddled the structure with Scrimshawed hands of battle-brothers lost during the defense of Terra.[1]
Today, the Pillar of Bone provides a dual function to the Chapter. On the one hand, the relic has the symbolic function of serving as a battle honour. On the other hand, the Pillar retains its practical use as a recruitment chapel, ensuring that Terran battle-brothers continue to be among the Imperial Fists. Captain Darnath Lysander is among those recruited from the site.[1]
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 302, pgs. 84-85
