Vitarus

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Vitarus, also known as the mind-blade Vitarus and the Sanguine Sword, is the ancient Force sword of Mephiston, Chief Librarian of the Blood Angels. Legend holds that it was personally blessed by the Primarch Sanguinius himself with a drop of his blood.^[1] When used in battle, Mephiston can use his inner rage to cause the sword to burst into flames.^[2]

Images

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  Mephiston wielding Vitarus.

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  Mephiston with Vitarus (miniature)

See also

• Blood Angels Armoury

Sources

• 1: Deus Sanguinius (Novel) - The Blood Angels Omnibus, Chapter Ten, pg. 497
• 2: Codex: Blood Angels – Red Thirst Edition: The Army of Sanguinius - Mephiston