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Using an oracle disciple of [[Cyrene Valantion]] as a guide, Lorgar, Layak, and a small force of Word Bearers entered the [[Webway]] in search of Fulgrim. They successfully navigated its treacherous corridors to enter the [[Eye of Terror]], where they found themselves before the [[Palace of Slaanesh]] itself. Inside they find Fulgrim and [[N'Kari]] engaged in debauchery. Fulgrim refuses to leave his delights and return to the war effort, forcing the two sides to battle.{{Fn|15b}} As Lorgar holds off Fulgrim, Zardu Layak utters the [[True Name]] of the newly transformed Daemon Primarch. Layak had learned the name from a ritual Lorgar conducted but due to the total amnesia it would eventually give the name's bearer, he had put the burden onto the [[Dark Apostle]] instead. Fulgrim was bound to Layak's will by the name's utterance, and Lorgar now had a pawn with which to slay Horus with. After gathering the disparate [[Emperor's Children]] together, the two legions arrived at Ullanor for Horus' muster. Horus had by this point recovered thanks to the sacrifice of [[Maloghurst]], and Lorgar revealed his plan to usurp the Warmaster. After sacrificing large amounts of mortal servants, Lorgar planned to unleash a psychic scream that would disorient Horus, then have Zayak order Fulgrim to attack. The Word Bearers and Emperor's Children orbiting Ullanor would finish off the [[Sons of Horus]], leaving Lorgar in control of the traitor war effort.{{Fn|15}}
However Lorgar's coup quickly fell apart, as Actaea had tipped Horus off to his treachery. Upon meeting Horus on Ullanor Lorgar was immediately assailed before he could unleash his psychic assault, and Zardu Layak freed Fulgrim from his bindings instead of ordering him to attack. Lorgar was beaten mercilessly by Horus, who threw him his weapon and demanded he stand and fight. Lorgar refused to fight, and instead expressed pity at the monstrosity Horus had become since his recovery, consisting of an ever-shifting form with a maw of dark energy at its core. Horus ordered Lorgar to leave his sight, pledging to kill him if he ever returned. The Word Bearers under Lorgar's command who followed [[Zardu Layak]] would continue to serve Horus. Lorgar left for destinations unknown, proclaiming that Horus was doomed to failure due to his weakness.{{Fn|15}}
As the Word Bearers battled across [[Ultima Segmentum]], the rest of the Word Bearers were led by [[Zardu Layak]] to [[Terra]]. Lorgar began to wander, gathering a force of Word Bearers and arriving at the primitive world of [[Yssimae]]. The Word Bearers were welcomed by its population, and together they began to enact rituals of divination to observe the final battle playing out on Terra. Lorgar resumes communications with Erebus, and eventually learns of the death of [[Sanguinius]] and portents that spell the certain death of the Emperor. Lorgar orders the Word Bearers move out, but not before burning Yssimae.{{Fn|19}}
