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==Overview==

Of In [[M24]], [[Alistar Raven]] laid the ambitiousfoundations of the ''Keep Inviolate'' on the world of [[Kolossi]]. Solarge did it loom in the minds of thehouse’s Nobles that it would form thebasis of their heraldry. For millenniaafter, each new ruler of House Ravenadded to this massive adamantiumplatededifice, and it now stands amongstthe greatest strongholds of the [[Imperium]].In [[M28]], Lord [[Grunwald]] formed thehonourable Order of Companions. Itsfirst leader was Lady [[Syrtana Raven]], whosaved Grunwald’s life during the [[Kortasa Blitz]]. Shortly after, the crossed bladessymbol of the order was incorporated intoHouse Raven’s crest. To this day, the mostmeritorious of Raven’s Nobles endure theTrial of the Companions to join the order.Three millennia later, Lord [[Gregor]] metthe first emissaries from [[Metalica]] andswore enduring oaths of alliance withthe [[Mechanicum]]. In exchange for skilled[[Sacristan]]s, the Knights of House Ravenwould fight beside the [[Legio Metalica]].Raven’s crest was modified in respectof those oaths, and the house’s strengthgrew under the forge world’s patronage.{{Fn|8}} Today of all the Knightly Houses in the [[Imperium]], House Raven is the largest by far. Indeed, Raven’s [[Knight]]s number in the hundreds, with dozens of households ready

to answer the summons of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] should they be called to war. Quite why there are so many Knight suits available to House Raven is something of a mystery. However, ancient records dating back to when their world, [[Kolossi]], was first settled refer to a piece of [[STC]] archeotech that long ago fell into disrepair and was lost. Whether this STC system and Kolossi’s natural resources served as the perfect combination for producing Knight suits, or if the first human settlers merely prioritised the creation of Knight suits above all else, remains an enigma.{{Fn|1a}}

House Raven first allied itself with the nearby [[Forge World]] of [[Metalica]] during the [[Great Crusade]]. Lord [[Gregor]], Raven’s ruler at that time, struck a deal with the [[Techpriest]]s of Metalica to ensure that his house would have sufficient [[Sacristan]]s to service his full host of Knights.{{Fn|1a}}

One of Raven's first rulers, Lord [[Grunwald]], introduced a knightly elite within the House known as the '''Companions'''. This inner circle comprimses many of the most powerful and experienced knights of the house. The majority of them are [[Knight Errant]] and [[Knight Paladin]] pattern suits. Another sub-order within the House known as the '''Iron Brotherhood''' also exists, comprising of a skilled band of [[Sacristan]]s from Metalica.{{Fn|1b}}

*'''Baron [[Randul]]'''{{Fn|2}}, pilot of the [[Knight Gallant]] '''Impenetrable'''.{{Fn|4b}}

*[[Vardus]] - ''Baroness'', killed during the [[13th Black Crusade]]

*[[Grevan]] - Pilot of the ''Ferrous Maximus''.{{Fn|8}}

*[[Horlund]], pilot of the '''Red Vengeance''' and is a decorated [[Titan]] hunter.{{Fn|5}}

*[[Karstin]], minor noble who submits to the mental dominance of [[Krewald]] in return for greater standing. Pilots the [[Knight Helverin]] ''Hammerblow''.{{Fn|8}}*[[Krewald]], pilot of the '''Glory Unblemished'''.{{Fn|4b}}{{Fn|5}} Fought in support of the [[Legio Metalica]] [[Emperor Titan]] ''Hand of Judgement'' while destroying a rebel city.{{Fn|8}}

*[[Locastor]], pilot of the [[Knight Gallant]] '''Eternal Fury'''{{Fn|7}}

*[[Lornarus]], pilot of the '''Blade of Fire'''.{{Fn|5}}

*[[Omnitros]], Pilots the ''Pride of Kolossi''

*[[Randul]], Pilot of the Knight ''Impenetrable''. Randul is one of the many Barons that serve beneath [[Princeps]] [[Grevan]]. His peers

claim he is cursed, for each engagement ends with his Knight catastrophically

damaged. Yet each battle also ends in victory, usually thanks to Randul’s .{{Fn|8}}

*[[Rommarus]], pilot of the '''Hammer of Mars'''.{{Fn|5}}

*[[Tolos]], pilot of the [[Knight Warglaive]] ''Triumphal''.{{Fn|8}}

*[[Ursumna]], pilot of the [[Knight Errant]]{{Fn|7}} '''Adamantium Will''' and is known to have a deep faith in the [[Omnissiah]].{{Fn|5}}

*[[Walkorn]], pilot of the '''Unyielding Iron'''.{{Fn|4b}}

*{{Endn|6}}: [[Black Crusade: Traitor's Hate]], Chapter 1

*{{Endn|7}}: [[White Dwarf September 2016]], ''The Ultimate Guide to... Imperial Knights - Imperial Knight Armour''

*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Imperial Knights (8th Edition)]] pg.36

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