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| − | [[Image:Inquisitor Defay. | + | [[Image:Inquisitor Defay V2.png|thumb|280px|right|Inquisitor Defay{{Fn|4}}]] |
| − | '''Defay''' was | + | '''Defay''' was an [[Inquisitor]] of the [[Ordo Malleus]] and who attended the [[Thracian Primaris|Triumph of Thracian]]. Following an investigation into potential Chaos taint, Defay was subdued and unwillingly awakened his potential as a [[Psyker]], leading to his flight and fall into [[Heresy]]. |
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| + | It was on [[Nicodemus]] that Defay and his [[Acolyte|Pupil]] [[Gravier]] discovered evidence of Chaotic activity and multiple deadly encounters ensued. It was eventually revealed that that the corruption lay within the noble bloodline of '''House Matheldas'''. With the aid of Nicodemus' [[Cardinal]] [[Sarthos]], they succeeded in destroying the tainted House, but it was soon discovered from an untainted member of the bloodline that the Cardinal himself had hidden that very corruption from the proper authorities for decades. | ||
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| + | Knowing this Defay sent his Acolyte to gather archival proof while he confronted the [[Ecclesiarchy|ecclesiarchal]] representative. Following brief accusations and just as brief a denial, Defay unceremoniously beheaded the Cardinal right as Gravier brought proof, late as it was, that Sarthos had been part of the Matheldas bloodline all along. But in killing Sarthos the Inquisitor had unwittingly unleashed the traitor's true [[Daemon|Daemonic]] form. Sarthos' devious new form easily overwhelmed and captured the two agents of the [[Inquisition]]. | ||
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| + | At the mercy of Sarthos, who was now openly revealing his allegiance to [[Tzeentch]], Defay was goaded into a rage in order to bring hidden powers to the surface, for a fallen Inquisitor would be a rare gift to the Ruinous Powers. When the fiend started using Gravier's safety as leverage, an enraged Defay destroyed the Daemon using his newly awakened psychic powers. In spite of this victory, the Inquisitor feared that he had been corrupted by Chaos' taint. This caused Defay to immediately flee, leaving Interrogator Gravier behind and cutting off contact with the Inquisition{{Fn|1a}},{{Fn|2a}}. | ||
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| + | For five years Gravier served as an [[Interrogator]] to Inquisitor Klantz while spending months seeking his first master unsuccessfully. Inquisitor [[Reiker]], charged by the Inquisition with the task of finding Defay, sought Gravier who had been reassigned to help him. | ||
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| + | Their long search led them to [[Sepulchris]], where they confronted Defay as he was investigating how to open a [[Warp]] gate on the world. Ultimately though, Gravier's loyalty to his former master won out and Reiker was killed in the battle that followed. But by then, Defay had fully fallen to Heresy. He struck down Gravier before opening the Warp portal{{Fn|1b}}. What became of Defay after this though, is not known.{{Fn|1a}},{{Fn|2b}} | ||
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| + | 26 years later, a battle-servitor responding to the name of Inquisitor Gravier was recovered from the Forge World of [[Urdesh]], whether to start the search for Defay or not is unknown.{{Fn|3}} | ||
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**{{Endn|1b}}: pgs. 39-40 | **{{Endn|1b}}: pgs. 39-40 | ||
| − | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Monthly 13]], pg. 19, ''Inquisitor Defay art'' | + | *2: [[Inquisitor_Ascendant_(Graphic_Novel_Series)]] |
| + | **{{Endn|2a}}: Book 1 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|2b}}: Book 2 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}} [[Warhammer Monthly 76]], pgs. 50-59 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer Monthly 13]], pg. 19, ''Inquisitor Defay art'' | ||
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[[Category:Characters (Ordo Hereticus)]] | [[Category:Characters (Ordo Hereticus)]] | ||
[[Category:Characters (Human Psykers)]] | [[Category:Characters (Human Psykers)]] | ||
Revision as of 17:30, 20 March 2026
Defay was an Inquisitor of the Ordo Malleus and who attended the Triumph of Thracian. Following an investigation into potential Chaos taint, Defay was subdued and unwillingly awakened his potential as a Psyker, leading to his flight and fall into Heresy.
It was on Nicodemus that Defay and his Pupil Gravier discovered evidence of Chaotic activity and multiple deadly encounters ensued. It was eventually revealed that that the corruption lay within the noble bloodline of House Matheldas. With the aid of Nicodemus' Cardinal Sarthos, they succeeded in destroying the tainted House, but it was soon discovered from an untainted member of the bloodline that the Cardinal himself had hidden that very corruption from the proper authorities for decades.
Knowing this Defay sent his Acolyte to gather archival proof while he confronted the ecclesiarchal representative. Following brief accusations and just as brief a denial, Defay unceremoniously beheaded the Cardinal right as Gravier brought proof, late as it was, that Sarthos had been part of the Matheldas bloodline all along. But in killing Sarthos the Inquisitor had unwittingly unleashed the traitor's true Daemonic form. Sarthos' devious new form easily overwhelmed and captured the two agents of the Inquisition.
At the mercy of Sarthos, who was now openly revealing his allegiance to Tzeentch, Defay was goaded into a rage in order to bring hidden powers to the surface, for a fallen Inquisitor would be a rare gift to the Ruinous Powers. When the fiend started using Gravier's safety as leverage, an enraged Defay destroyed the Daemon using his newly awakened psychic powers. In spite of this victory, the Inquisitor feared that he had been corrupted by Chaos' taint. This caused Defay to immediately flee, leaving Interrogator Gravier behind and cutting off contact with the Inquisition[1a],[2a].
For five years Gravier served as an Interrogator to Inquisitor Klantz while spending months seeking his first master unsuccessfully. Inquisitor Reiker, charged by the Inquisition with the task of finding Defay, sought Gravier who had been reassigned to help him.
Their long search led them to Sepulchris, where they confronted Defay as he was investigating how to open a Warp gate on the world. Ultimately though, Gravier's loyalty to his former master won out and Reiker was killed in the battle that followed. But by then, Defay had fully fallen to Heresy. He struck down Gravier before opening the Warp portal[1b]. What became of Defay after this though, is not known.[1a],[2b]
26 years later, a battle-servitor responding to the name of Inquisitor Gravier was recovered from the Forge World of Urdesh, whether to start the search for Defay or not is unknown.[3]
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: The Inquisition (Background Book)
- 2: Inquisitor_Ascendant_(Graphic_Novel_Series)
- 3 Warhammer Monthly 76, pgs. 50-59
- 4: Warhammer Monthly 13, pg. 19, Inquisitor Defay art
