Prophet of Redemption
The Prophet of Redemption is a spiritual figure who appeared on Necromunda after the Battle of Cinderak City, birthing a spiritual awakening centered around the cult of the "Lost Saint".[1c] The Prophet was later suspected to be a puppet of Ozostium Aranthus, who controlled him through his immense warp-tainted psychic powers.[1i]
Appearance
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The following paragraphs contain spoilers for: | The Aranthian Succession - The Vaults of Temenos |
Emerging from the ruins of Cinderak City, the Prophet gave a powerful sermon from atop a wrecked Cargo-8 Ridgehauler. Tens of thousands, including locals and Scrutinators sent to spy on the crusade, gathered to listen. Devotees marked themselves with a seven-pointed scar over their hearts. Speaking in the voice of the Lost Saint, the Prophet's words resonated deeply, transforming doubts into faith and converting even those initially opposed to him. A halo of flame reportedly illuminated the Prophet, visible from Hive Primus and attracting more followers.[1c]
The most significant impact of the Prophet's message was on the inhabitants of Hive Primus and nearby hives. The saint's voice inspired them to begin their journey toward Hive Temenos, marking the start of the Great Pilgrimage.[1c]
House Cawdor felt particulary threatened, being so intertwined with the Cult of Redemption,[1d] and the Thane of House Cawdor, Lord Mormaer Cawdor, was eventually chased away from the Palace of Bones by fanatical devotees of the prophet.[1e] Lord Mormaers, having barely escaped with his life, rallied Word-Keepers and Cawdors under the banner of the True Redemption, and declared the Prophet a heretic, chasing and harassing his followers through the wastes between Hive Primus and Hive Temenos. Mormaer’s army eventually met the Prophet’s forces at the Waters of Soronous but was soundly defeated.[1g]
Invasion of Temenos
As the Great Pilgrimage reached Hive Temenos, Cardinal Ahrmund opened the gates to the Prophet's followers, and after an initial fighting between the pilgrims and the local Enforcers, The Prophet himself approached the Enforcers, causing most to drop their weapons and fall at his feet, kissing his hands in tears. Only Scrutinator Servalen, a Blank, remained unaffected.[1h]
Eventually the Prophet and his followers reached the Vaults of Temenos, and witnessed the awakening of the Lost Saint, Ozostium Aranthus.[1j]
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