Lilia Mundi
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Name: | Lilia Mundi | 
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| Population: | 4,500,000 (approx.) | ||
| Affiliation: | Imperium | ||
| Class: | Feral World, Adeptus Astartes Recruiting World, Maiden World[1] | ||
| Tithe Grade: | Solutio Tertius | ||
Lilia Mundi was once an eldar Maiden World known as Lelialthar, now the planet is under the jurisdiction of the Imperium of Man, a Feral World and well-known as a Black Templars recruiting world. At the turn of the eighth century of M41 it would become the site of a conflict between the Templars and the Eldar.[1]
Overview
The population of approximately 4,500,000 is predominantly arranged in a martial culture organised around a brutal warrior code. These local 'Iron Bloods' feral tribes produce the ideal candidates for induction into the chapters of the Adeptus Astartes, with the Black Templars chapter maintaining a presence on the planet at the Vengeris Keep.[1]
The planet was attacked at the turn of the eighth century of the 41st Millennium by Eldar of the Saim-Hann Craftworld, after the Iron Bloods' failed to respond to an evacuation ultimatum issued by an envoy at a tribal contest. The small garrison of Templars was originally overrun by the Eldar forces of Archon Triadhu Firesong, Wraithlord Prince Valtun and his advisor the farseer Oerlin Fargaze. Eldar battle technology was too advanced for the feral tribes, with anti-personnel skimmers exacting a large toll on the population.[1]
The tide turned with the arrival of reinforcements from the Templar strike barge Vigilant Might, under the command of Reclusiarch Verstelt, and the later arrival of the Crusade of Marshal Albrantinus. The Templars lost many neophytes in the war, with the survivors promoted to Initiate status. The local leaders of the Iron Bloods, including warrior chieftain Khemu, were later selected for initiation into the chapter as neophytes, having demonstrated impressive skills and leadership.[1]
See also
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 324 (UK), pgs. 42–51 — Iron Will, Iron Blood
