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==Overview==
Hailing from the tranquil world of [[Voltoris]], the Knights of House Terryn have earned countless battle honours over the ages. Their house’s storied history is replete with tales of valour, strength and glory in battles fought from one side of the galaxy to the other. But it is said that the tedium of their daily life at [[Furion Peak ]] only encourages them to campaign so far away from their peaceful home planet. Some may jest at such a notion, yet there is undoubtedly a kernel of truth behind this – after all, House Terryn is famed almost as much for the laborious ceremonies they stringently adhere to as they are for the magnificent skills their Knights display in battle. The daily intonation known as the Thousand Canticles of War Long Awaited is one such ritual, and lasts nearly three hours.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|23b}}
Its [[Knights]] also serve in the [[Padah March]], alliance of [[Knight House]]s and [[Freeblade Knight]]s.{{Fn|17a}}
The Scions of Terryn first entered history when they scoured their world of [[Voltoris]] of the many dangers and great beasts that plagued the planet. For the last three millennia of the [[Age of Strife]], the Knights knew no war. This changed with the coming of the [[Imperium]], but a deal was arranged wherein the Knights of Terryn would pledge themselves to the [[Great Crusade]] in exchange for the continued protection of Voltoris. The eagerness of House Terryn to serve upon the battlefield became well known during the Great Crusade, and few of its Scions would ever return home once they departed. By the start of the [[Horus Heresy]], House Terryn operated some 300 Knight suits. This had increased from 200 due to their close ties with [[Lucius (Forge World)|Lucius]] and the [[Legio Astorum]].{{Fn|22}}
The peace of Voltoris made the population ill-prepared for the [[Horus Heresy]]. During the conflict, House Terryn stayed loyal to the [[Imperium]] and sent their Knights to fight the [[Chaos]] forces of the traitorous [[Warmaster]].{{Fn|11}} They fought beside [[Legio Astorum]] in the [[Battle of Beta-Garmon]].{{Fn|15}} Meanwhile, Voltoris was invaded by the forces of [[Horus]]. Some three-dozen Knights stationed on the world fought a desperate battle against the traitors, with the once idyllic Voltoris transformed into a scene of total war.{{Fn|22}}
It is known that at some time after the Horus Heresy, Voltoris and House Terryn were separated from the main [[Imperium]]. The formal reunification of Terryn and Imperium occurred in 239.[[M35]].{{Fn|13b}}
In [[M41]], House Terryn has come to blows with the [[Tau T'au Empire]] on multiple occasions due to their Homeworld homeworld [[Voltoris]]' proximity to the [[Eastern Fringe]]. {{Fn|9}}{{Fn|23b}} These include the [[Battle of Voltoris|invasion]] of Voltoris and the [[Prefectia Campaign]].{{Fn|9}} They later came to This has been compounded by the rising threat posed by the aid of [[Ultramartyranid]] in the s of [[Plague WarsHive Fleet Leviathan]].{{Fn|1223b}}
In the [[M42Age of the Dark Imperium]], the Knights of House rallied against Terryn have been forced to fight closer and closer to Voltoris; the world has suffered from both a [[NecronsNecron]] over awakening and an attempted invasion by the dispute regarding [[Amontep IIAeldari]] of [[Craftworld]] [[Alaitoc]].{{Fn|14h23b}} Its Despite this, House Terryn has remained highly active, including contributing forces have also taken part in to such far-reaching conflicts as the [[Indomitus Crusade]]{{Fn|19}}, the [[War of Beasts]] on [[Vigilus]]{{Fn|18}}. The House also took part in , the [[Battle of Ordex-ThaagCharadon Campaign|defence]], as part of the [[Padah MarchCharadon Sector]], under {{Fn|21}} and the command of Baroness [[SordhenFourth Tyrannic War]].{{Fn|17a27}}
==Heraldry==
House Terryn's Knights are primarily blue - it is believed that this is in reference to the original colour of [[Voltoris]]' oceans{{Fn|7a}}{{Fn|23b}} (although they are now green due to the reaction of the oceans' algae to Voltoris' twin suns).{{Fn|23b}} The most prominent feature of House Terryn's crest is a white horseheadon a blue field, selected as the House's emblem by [[Maximilian Terryn]] circa [[M25]].{{Fn|14a}} The crest evolved over the years, with the current version created by [[Seuitonius Thucidies Terryn]] after he swore the House's allegiance to the [[Emperor]].{{Fn|23b}}
A Knight who has slain a [[Titan]]-class foe in personal combat earns the right to decorate their Knight's weapon with alternating blue and red stripes, signifying honour to both House Terryn and the Imperium as a whole.{{Fn|14f}}
===Known Knight Suits===
====[[Dominus Pattern Knight|Dominus Pattern]]====
*''[[Adamant Wrath]]'' — [[Knight Valiant|Valiant]].{{Fn|14b}}{{Fn|23c}}
*''[[Honour Absolute]]'' — [[Knight Castellan|Castellan]].{{Fn|14i}}
*''[[Iron Duty]]'' — [[Knight Castellan|Castellan]].{{Fn|25}}
====[[Questoris Pattern Knight|Questoris Pattern]]====
*''[[Azure Fury]]'' — [[Knight Gallant|Gallant]].{{Fn|23c}}*''[[Ever-Stalwart]]'' — [[Knight Paladin|Paladin]].{{Fn|7e}}{{Fn|14e}}*''[[Fury of Voltoris]]'' — [[Knight Warden|Warden]].{{Fn|7b}}{{Fn|14c}}*''[[Honour Intractable]]'' — [[Knight Errant|Errant]].{{Fn|7d}}{{Fn|14d}}*''[[Honoured Vigilance]]'' — [[Knight Gallant|Gallant]].{{Fn|7h}}{{Fn|14f}}*''[[Intolerant (Knight Warden)|Intolerant]]'' — [[Knight Warden|Warden]].{{Fn|7f}}{{Fn|14d}}*''[[Raging Stallion]] — [[Knight Gallant|Gallant]].{{Fn|23c}}*''[[Scythe of Light]]'' — [[Knight Paladin|Paladin]].{{Fn|7i}}*''[[Spear of the Righteous]]'' — [[Knight Paladin|Paladin]].{{Fn|7g}}*''[[Unbowed]]'' — [[Knight Crusader|Crusader]].{{Fn|7c}}*''[[Undeniable]]'' — [[Knight Crusader|Crusader]].{{Fn|7j}}{{Fn|23c}}
*''[[Unyielding Victory]]'' — [[Knight Paladin|Paladin]].{{Fn|14k}}
*''[[Vermilion Shield]]'' — [[Knight Errant|Errant]].{{Fn|7l}}{{Fn|14j}}*''[[Voltoris Undaunted]]'' — [[Knight Errant|Errant]].{{Fn|7k}}
====[[Armiger Pattern Knight|Armiger Pattern]]====
===Known Knights===
====[[High Monarch]]s====
*'''Patriarch [[Tybalt]]''' — Current Lord of House Terryn.{{Fn|77b}}
*[[Desmadara Terryn]] — High Queen active in [[M33]].{{Fn|14g}}
*[[Dontros]] - Former [[High King]]
====[[Baron]]s====
*[[Artemidorus]] — Pilot of '''''Unbowed''''', Baron and [[Herald (Knight)|Herald]] of House Terryn.{{Fn|6}}{{Fn|7c}}*[[Balthazar (Knight)|Balthazar]] — Pilot of ''[[Ever-Stalwart]]'', Baron and [[Kingsward]] of House Terryn.{{Fn|6}}{{Fn|7e}}{{Fn|14e}}*[[Darius (Knight)|Darius]] — Pilot of ''[[Intolerant (Knight Warden)|Intolerant]]'', Baron and Master of Judgment of House Terryn.{{Fn|6}}{{Fn|7f}}{{Fn|14d}}*[[Taurus]] — Pilot of ''[[Honour Intractable]]'', Baron and [[Gatekeeper (Knight)|Gatekeeper ]] of House Terryn.{{Fn|6}}{{Fn|7d}}{{Fn|14d}}
*[[Capulan]] — Pilot of ''[[Vermilion Shield]]''.{{Fn|14j}}
*[[Hrothwyn]]{{Fn|16}}
*[[Polonius]]{{Fn|20}}
*[[Porcia Terryn]]{{Fn|23c}}
*[[Sordhen]] — Pilot of the [[Knight Warden]] '''''Bright Destroyer'''''. Part of the [[Knights of the Padah March]]{{Fn|17a}}
*[[Yorac]] — Pilot of '''''Spear of the Righteous'''''.{{Fn|6}}{{Fn|7g}}
====Other Knights====
*[[Alarbus]] — Pilot of ''[[Honoured Vigilance]]''.{{Fn|77h}}{{Fn|14f}}
*'''Sir [[Andragon]] the Intemperate''' — Pilot of a [[Knight Paladin]].{{Fn|10}}
*'''Sir [[Barascus]] the Bold''' — Pilot of a [[Knight Paladin]].{{Fn|10}}
*'''Sir [[Erasmus Krag (Imperial Knight)|Erasmus Krag]]''' — Pilot of '''''Wrath Incarnate'''''. {{Fn|6}}
*'''Lady [[Hester]]''' — Pilot of the [[Knight Helverin]] ''[[Carnivore (Knight Helverin)|Carnivore]]''. Known for her rapier wit and keen aim.{{Fn|14d}}
*[[Hortensio]] — Pilot of '''''Undeniable'''''.{{Fn|77j}}
*'''Sir [[Kosker]]''' — Pilot of the [[Knight Warglaive]] ''[[Belicose Huntsman]]''.{{Fn|14k}}
*'''Lady [[Lorette]]''' — Pilot of the [[Knight Castellan]] ''[[Honour Absolute]].{{Fn|14i}}
*'''Sir [[Mercutane]]''' — Pilot of the [[Knight Valiant]] ''[[Adamant Wrath]]''.{{Fn|14b}}
*[[Monteryn]] — Pilot of '''''Voltoris Undaunted''''', Vassal Knight of House Terryn. {{Fn|6}}{{Fn|7k}}*[[Myrcor]] — Pilot of '''''Scythe of Light'''''.{{Fn|77i}}
*[[Orpheron]] — Pilot of the [[Knight Paladin]] '''''Unending Victory'''''.{{Fn|8b}}
*'''Sir [[Ranulf (House Terryn)|Ranulf]] the Righteous''' — Pilot of a [[Knight Errant]].{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|10}}
*'''Sir [[Trevayn]]'''{{Fn|3}}
*[[Halenna Terryn]] — Exiled Noble{{Fn|21}}
==Images==
==Trivia==
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*Many of the Knights of House Terryn are named after characters from the plays of [[Wikipedia:William Shakespeare|William Shakespeare]]. For more information, see the individual articles.
==See Alsoalso==
*[[List of Knight Houses]]
*{{Endn|5}}: [[White Dwarf 18 (2014)]] — ''Reader's Model of the Week''
*{{Endn|6}}: [[White Dwarf 66 (2015)]] — ''Parade Ground''
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Imperial Knights (7th Edition)]] (e-book), ''House Terryn'':**{{Endn|7a}}: pg. 28**{{Endn|7b}}: pg. 29**{{Endn|7c}}: pg. 30**{{Endn|7d}}: pg. 31**{{Endn|7e}}: pg. 32**{{Endn|7f}}: pg. 33**{{Endn|7g}}: pg. 34**{{Endn|7h}}: pg. 35**{{Endn|7i}}: pg. 36**{{Endn|7j}}: pg. 37**{{Endn|7k}}: pg. 38**{{Endn|7l}}: pg. 39*8: [[Imperial Knight Companion]]:
**{{Endn|8a}}: pg. 23
**{{Endn|8b}}: pg. 26
**{{Endn|13a}}: ''The Ultimate Guide to... Imperial Knights - The Baronal Court and Household of House Terryn''
**{{Endn|13b}}: ''Houses of the Imperium and the Adeptus Mechanicus''
*14: [[Codex: Imperial Knights (8th Edition)]]:
**{{Endn|14a}}: pg. 20
**{{Endn|14b}}: pg. 21
**{{Endn|14k}}: pgs. 88-89
*{{Endn|15}}: [[Adeptus Titanicus: Titandeath]], pg. 93
*{{Endn|16}}: [[White Dwarf November 2019]] , pg.49*17: [[Psychic Awakening: Engine War]]:
**{{Endn|17a}}: pg. 14
**{{Endn|17b}}: pg. 12
*{{Endn|18}}: [[Imperium Nihilus: Vigilus Defiant]], pgs. 30-50
*{{Endn|19}}: [[Psychic Awakening: Pariah]] , pg.5*{{Endn|20}}: [[White Dwarf 457]] , pg.56*{{Endn|21}}: [[War Zone Charadon - Act I: The Book of Rust]], pgpgs. 40-41*{{Endn|22}}: [[Adeptus Titanicus: Loyalist Legios]], pgs. 44-47*23: [[Codex: Imperial Knights (9th Edition)]]:**{{Endn|2323a}}: [[pg. 18 — ''War Zone Charadon - Act I: The Book of Rust]], pgsAranae''**{{Endn|23b}}: pg. 40-**{{Endn|23c}}: pg. 41
*{{Endn|24}}: [[War Zone Octarius - Book 1: Rising Tide]], pgs. 30-31
*{{Endn|25}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/07/20/the-fate-of-an-entire-world-is-at-stake-in-this-weeks-epic-two-part-battle-report/ Warhammer Community: The Fate of an Entire World is at Stake in This Week’s Epic Two-part Battle Report (Posted on 20/07/22)] (Last accessed on 20 July 22)
*{{Endn|26}}: [[Arks of Omen: Angron]], pg. 36
*{{Endn|27}}: [[Leviathan (Box)]], pgs.247-253
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