Gerontius Helmawr

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Targetdrone.gif This article is about the Necromunda Governor; for the Fallen Knight World, see Gerontius (Fallen Knight World).
Lord Helmawr[7]

Gerontius Helmawr (born 893.M41) is the Planetary Governor and hereditary ruler of the Hive World Necromunda as patriarch of House Helmawr. Lord Helmawr's ancestors are known to have ruled the planet for at least 7,000 years, although records of government prior to this have long since disappeared.[1]


Overview

Necromunda has a feudal hierarchy with Helmawr at the very top. The society Helmawr rules over is divided into multiple factions locked in an ever-changing web of competition and cooperation with each other. Lord Helmawr himself is unconcerned with the activities of these lesser factions – he deals directly with the most powerful groups, offering them support in exchange for their loyalty. If a major player in this power game proves to be weak or disloyal, it is a simple matter for Helmawr to withdraw his support; indeed, even the rumour that he may intend to do so is often enough to encourage feudal enemies to turn on each other.[1] He is known to have fathered a son, Kal Jerico, with the mysterious Heleana Jerico.[3]

During the Great Rift's Noctis Aeterna, Necromunda was left in upheaval and Gerontius struggled to bring order to the hive world. Sensing a perfect moment to strike, a creator of a biomortic assassin unleashed her upon House Helmawr's Spire. Due to the impact of the giant warp storm, the assassin was able to reach Gerontius while he was conducting a meeting and the Lord of Necromunda was struck down. However, Gerontius's guards fired upon the assassin before she could ensure he was dead and in the process they shattered a nearby floor to ceiling window. The resulting air pressure differential caused the assassin to be pulled out of the shattered window and ended her threat to Gerontius. However, he was left mortally wounded by her attack and had to be placed within a stasis casket to prevent him from dying.[4a]

Responsibilities

As with other Planetary Governors, the Adeptus Terra leaves Lord Helmawr to govern his domain as he pleases, as long as he fulfils his feudal responsibilities to the Imperium. His main responsibilities include[1]:

  • Providing a tithe of all the goods Necromunda produces.
  • Providing recruits for the Imperial Guard.
  • Successfully controlling the number of psykers on the planet.

Known children

This list is trimmed down to list children notable enough to have been presented in story form. For a complete list, see the list of known Helmawrs.

Recognized

Haera Astaria Vorterra Helmawr – 13th recognized daughter[4b]
  1. Yvetta Helmawr – 2nd recognized daughter[4c], died to a vortex grenade dropped by Kartar.
  2. Jardan Helmawr - 4th recognized son[4c], last seen alive.
  3. Zarina Helmawr - 4th recognized daughter[4c], last seen alive.
  4. Asan Helmawr - 5th recognized son[4c], last seen alive.
  5. Kyree Helmawr – 5th recognized daughter[4c], died to a digi-laser wielded by Horlun.
  6. Laeila Helmawr - 6th recognized daughter[4c], last seen alive.
  7. Kartar Helmawr – 7th recognized son[10], died to a vortex grenade he dropped.
  8. Agriote Helmawr – 9th recognized son[4c], killed "in a foolish alliance with House Goliath".
  9. Jeza Helmawr - 10th recognized daughter[4c], last seen alive.
  10. Horlun Helmawr – 11th recognized son[4c], died to impalement by Haera's thrown power spear.
  11. Orin Helmawr - 12th recognized son[4c], last seen alive.
  12. Haera Astaria Vorterra Helmawr – 13th recognized daughter[4c], last seen alive.
  13. Nyco Helmawr – 13th recognized son[4c], strangled to death by Haera using a wire from her corset.
  14. Tamino Degarlos Vermelk Helmawr - 14th recognized son[4c], last seen alive.
  15. Gilbarn Helmawr – 17th recognized son[4c], died to having his skull bisected by Haera with her phase sword.

Bastard

Images

  • Lord Helmawr[1]

  • Lord Helmawr sketch[2]

  • Lord Helmawr[5]

See also

Sources

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