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==Overview==
Necromunda has a feudal heirarchy with Helmawr at the very top. The society Helmawr rules over is divided into multiple factions locked in an ever-changing web of compitition and co-operation 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 exchanges 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, indead even the rumour that he may intend to do so is often enough to encourage feudal enemies to turn on each other.{{Fn|1}} He is known to have fathered a [[Kal Jerico|son]] with the mysterious [[Heleana Jerico ]].{{Fn|2}}
During the [[Great Rift]]'s [[Noctis Aeterna]], [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]] was left in an upheaval and Gerontius struggled to bring order to the [[Hive World]]. Sensing a perfect moment to strike, a creator of a [[Biomortic]] unleashed her upon [[House Helmawr]]'s [[Hive|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' guards fired upon Biomortic before she could ensure he was dead and in the process they shattered a nearby wall to ceiling window. The resulting air pressure caused the Assassin to be pulled out of the shattered window and ended her threat to Gerontius. However he was left mortally wounded by the Assassin's attack and Gerontius had to be placed within a [[Stasis Casket]] to prevent him from dying.{{Fn|3}}
*Providing recruits for the [[Imperial Guard]].
*Successfully controlling the number of [[psyker]]s on the planet.
==Known children==
===Recognized===
*[[Yvetta Helmawr]] – 2nd recognized daughter{{Fn|3b}}
*[[Kyree Helmawr]] – 5th recognized daughter{{Fn|3b}}
*[[Kartar Helmawr]] – 7th recognized son of Gerontius{{Fn|10}}
*[[Agriote Helmawr]] – 9th recognized son{{Fn|3b}}
*[[Horlun Helmawr]] – 11th recognized son {{Fn|3b }}
*[[Haera Astaria Vorterra Helmawr]] – 13th recognized daughter{{Fn|3b}}
*[[Nyco Helmawr]] – 13th recognized son of Gerontius{{Fn|3b}}
*[[Gilbarn Helmawr]] – 17th recognized son{{Fn|3b}}
===Bastard===
*[[Dagos One-eye]] – Bastard son{{Fn|3b}}
*[[Etheria Doon]] – Bastard daughter{{Fn|3b}}
*[[Gorst Ursa]] – Bastard son{{Fn|3b}}
*[[Kal Jerico]] – Bastard son{{Fn|2}}
*[[Vorlyss Qai]] – Bastard daughter{{Fn|3b}}
==See Also==
*[[House Helmawr]]
*[[Blinky]] – Lord Gerontius’ Caryatid{{Fn|4}}
*[[Junos Gileain Ulanti]] – Lord Gerontius’ consort{{Fn|3b}}
*[[Psykanarium]]
*[[List of Planetary Governors]]
*[[Confrontation (game)]]
==Images==
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Helmawr.jpg|Lord Helmawr{{Fn|1}}
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==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 130 (UK)]], pg. 13
*{{Endn|2}}: "Kal Jerico in Above & Beyond", ''[[Warhammer Monthly]]'', issues 56-59, 64-68
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Necromunda: The Aranthian Succession: Cinderak Burning]] *{{Endn|3a}}: pgs. 14-16*{{Endn|3b}}: pgs. 50-54*{{Endn|4}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/04/02/apocrypha-necromundus-house-helmawr/ Apocrypha Necromundus: House Helmawr (posted on 02/04/2019)] (last accessed on 09/02/2023)
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