#devotion: nurgle

[chaosprinceundivided]

Bollidex Gnarlkin, Master Apothecary of His Legion

Bollidex Gnarlkin emerged from the festering hellport of the Shipyard Graveyard by Ventris' calling, one of the many trapped in the Mortal Plane by Ursun's death cries. A plagueridden of particular appearance, appearing greater than a peak warrior and less than with his overadunbance of mutations and blightful making. A Guard of Death, Bollidex joined in Rulek's crusade against Be'lakor in the wealth of death and dying he will incur.

Despite his vicious appearance, Bollidex is an affable creature who find little need of excess personal violence nor many rivalries among his fellow Undivided thralls. He have a firm place as Rulek's leading apothecary within his daemonic legion. A masterful surgeon and weaver of Nurglite lore, he soon gained a palaquin to better support his many collections of specimens and weary allies that he happily carry with him.

When forced otherwise, Gnarlkin had been seen flying on a rot fly to personally ensure a festering occupation behind enemy walls and withered warriors of noble and vicious caliber into nothing but bodies for his fellow plaguebringers and victims to his many thoughtful studies.

#plagueridden of nurgle #plaguebearer #devotion: nurgle #bollidex gnarlkin #myart

[cursed-40k-thoughts]

What do you think about Khorne as not only the god of blood, but also bones? Bone is not uniformly solid, and he is the "skulls for the skull throne" anyways haha. Bone, hey, strong, but consists of a flexible matrix (about 30%) and bound minerals (about 70%), which are intricately woven and continuously remodeled by a group of specialized bone cells.

This isn't even to mention Nurgle. And bones.. Their unique composition and design allows bones to be relatively hard and strong, while remaining lightweight.

Bone matrix is 90 to 95% composed of elastic collagen fibers, also known as ossein, and the remainder is ground substance. Maybe more in Age of Sigmar than 40k? The elasticity of collagen improves fracture resistance. The matrix is hardened by the binding of inorganic mineral salt, calcium phosphate, in a chemical arrangement known as bone mineral, a form of calcium apatite. It is the mineralization that gives bones rigidity. Just my two cents.

I mean, he’d have to fight Nagash for bones in AoS, but I do like the idea of a warband devoted to Khorne who are focused on the skull-taking as part of some wider aspect of bone collection. In fact, I think a Khornate group based out of the realm of death who are causing issues with the Bonereapers because of this would be super cool. Plus, you would be able to explore how the culture of Shyish intermingled with Khorne worship to creates such a particular facet of chaos worship.

I like it!

[thepariahcontinuum]

What units I'd add to each of Chaos God's devoted Legions:

Khorne: The World Eaters codex feels a bit thin on the ground in some respects, but two things I'd definitely give them are a) a viable Fast Attack choice (Juggernaut cavalry or something like it) and b) an extra HQ choice for a little variety....I remember a line in the lore somewhere about "There are no temples to the Blood God, Khorne's followers worship on the battlefield" and I like the idea of giving them a unique variant of a Dark Apostle to reflect that (Granted part of this is because I already have a conversion/Kitbash in mind).

Nurgle: Destroyers, plain and simple. I feel like the Traitor Legions should still have some of the Pre-Heresy formations as options all round, but giving the Death Guard Heavy-Plague Weapon carrying jump-pack units based on the Destroyer squads makes perfect sense within the lore....Also something to pad out their vehicles a little, maybe a new flyer?

Tzeentch: The Thousand Sons being limited in their options always feels fitting considering, but there's a specific gap in their lineup I'd fill. the Rubric turned every Marine in the legion who wasn't a psyker into an empty suit in order to stop the mutations....So what I'd do is have a unit of massive, bloated and heavily mutated Psykers and have them function as a Psychic version of Obliterators.

Slaanesh: First of all I'd give the Emperor's Children their own Codex for once. Then I'd give them Heavy Noise Marines instead of Havocs, and then I'd give them Jetbikes, either as a character or a unit....They had them pre-heresy.

Also I'd give every God-Specific version of the Lord Discordant and a new Demon Engine.

And also Volkite.

#warhammer 40k #warhammer 40000 #chaos space marines #heretic astartes #traitor legions #Khorne #Nurgle #tzeentch #slaanesh #world eaters #death guard #thousand sons #emperor's children #Dark Apostle #Destroyers #Obliterators #Jetbikes #Noise Marines #Lord Discordant #Volkite

[plasmometer]

I love your death guard and iron warrior lady oc's! they are both so lovely and cute. I wanna imagine jemerichy is one of those mortals even powerful daemons and space marines are all "I just met her and if anything happened I'd kill everything on this planet an then myself." and all the other death guard marines going "Me too." like no hesitation.

first, thank you for the ask, it is always lovely to read things like that! second, she is! she may be not the most social type, but her frankness and devotion make her liked amongst nurgle-aligned folk. but do not be deceived by looks, jemerichy is a skilled diversant and a dangerous foe to encounter, especially in the dark

#art #warhammer 40k #wh40k #warhammer 40000 #wh40k art #jemerichy #death guard #chaos space marines #chaos cultists #chaos #nurgle #plasmanswers

[ask-mortarion-the-death-lord]

Do you think that whenever someone takes both Mortarion and Typhus they argue the whole time? Like thay can't not work together, because their god (the player) told them they have to, but they don't have to enjoy it.

ooc: canonically speaking, it kinda depends on whos perspective your viewing things from.

from typhuses perspective, absolutely that is the case. he finds morts sentimentality for barbarus and the past annoying, generally doesn't think hes devoted enough to nurgle, and wants to be a lot more active on the whole destroying the imperium thing then morts more passive [indifferent even] approach. as such, typhus might put up with mortarion if the grandfather wills it [and also because mortarion does command a lot of power and influence among the traitors depsite everything], but he certainly doesn't like it.

from mortarions perspective its not the opposite but it is a very different story. he certainly isn't fond of typhus, this is mort were talking about who holds onto a grudge about as bad as perturabo does, and if nurgle didn't like typhus as much as he does i feel confident in saying mortarion would probably be more inclined to act on that distaste. But, an important factor in the post heresy death guard climate [and one i think a lot of people tend to forget or not know], is that typhus didn't wrestle his freedom of movement and power from mortarion, mortarion let him have that freedom as a pointed gesture against his own experience with the emperor. the "my dad fucked up with me by being overly controlling, so im going to be overly permissive with my kid[s]" of parenting moves.

so to bring it back to your original meta question about the tabletop, yes i would imagine them arguing and the cooperation being reluctant. but it would also definitely feel like two people having different conversations the entire time they're arguing, or an overly rebellious teen and their exasperated parent tired of their shit but unwilling to actually do anything about it.

#warhammer 40k #warhammer40k #mortarion #typhus the traveller #death guard

[kazsartcorner]

Made my own Vermintide group with a more chaotic alignment, the five of these killers are seeking a meteorite of warpstone for their own purposes, until then they're in an uneasy alliance to kill things together.

Honouring Khorne is Piotr Krovmoroz a Kossar hailing from the bitter lands of Kislev looking to offer the great stone and the slaughter it may offer to the red god so he may live in the warmth of Khorne's favour. Though it's just as likely he may become a twisted being of warped flesh and daemonic metal.

His careers are Traitor, Champion and Anointed

With the patron of Tzeentch Ernesta Tramrea was once a simple bookish scholar of the Empire but she sought forbidden knowledge, not of magics or daemons but of wyrdstone, using the meteorite she believes she can understand it's secrets and become unfathomably powerful and wise.

Her careers are Occultist, Sorcerer and Wyrdscourge

Bloated by the gifts of Nurgle is Dahla Strepton, a hulking armour clad chosen warrior of the rotfather who keeps up a jolly facade around the group but in private loathes them for all their decadence and irreverence to the gods. Using the warpstone she believes Nurgle would be capable of creating a pox so virulent it would kill the southlander's meek gods.

Her careers are Chosen, Blightmage and Forsaken

Ravassk Dreamtease is a discipline of the dark Prince Slaanesh, delighting in deft dismemberment the doomed dullard devotes of displeasing deities, dancing on decaying dead dwarfs. They seek the warpstone simply to find the ultimate thrill, the threat of being transformed into a chaos spawn just adds to the excitement.

Their careers are Narcissist, Wardancer and Defiler.

Lastly is the warrior of the great horned rat. Nelitch Felltail, a crafty scheming Skaven who was easily able to disguise himself as a stormvermin with a bit of charcoal, he was the one to organise this search party for the meteorite, he elected to travel with a bunch of No-fur man things as their a lot more trusting and trustworthy than any skaven, though he does keep a Skaven slave handy for menial work, why does he want the warpstone? Even he doesn't know!

His careers are Blackrat, Acolyte and Gutter runner.

#my art #my artwork #fanart #character design #traditional art #warhammer #warhammer fantasy #warhammer fanart #chaos #warhammer chaos #skaven #slaanesh #nurgle #tzeentch #khorne #vermintide #original character

[sodachilowercase]

i think Chaos should be able to corrupt more than just space marines so here's some ideas for other Chaos armies i want to see:

chaos undivided sisters of battle: the sisters have a broad enough concept that they could align with any and all gods, perhaps with a lean towards Khorne, but i think it would be fascinating to see their undying devotion for the emperor turns instead towards one or all of the gods of chaos

Tzeentch admech: a core tenant of the admech is their distrust of progress, but a faction which splinters off due to this and lets themselves be. corrupted by Tzeentch would be fascinating. he is, after all, the god of change, and what is progress if not change (this doesn't necessarily mean dark mechanicus, because i think their god is going to be vashtor)

but on a similar note, Tzeentch T'au: for as much as the T'au are about community and the caste system, the other thing that defines them is their recency to the galaxy and the pace with which they inact change. reasoning here is pretty similar tho

Khorne orks: orks are already perfect disciples of Khorne, they just don't know it yet. i doubt they would mind the mutation, either. i can imagine bands of orks fighting alongside the world eaters, and if they happen to turn on each other, as orks are want to do, then well, Khorne cares not from where the blood flows

Nurgle Aeldar: the aeldar have every reason to avoid chaos, but the thought here is some eldar purposefully aligning themselves with a different god who promises to protect them from Slaanesh. in particular, Nurgle felt fitting as the god of life

Nurgle Genestealers: i just this this one would be cool, and again, god of life. i think he'd get along

the main ones i want to see are chaos adsor and tzeentch t'au but really i think all of these would be great, just to see what chaos is like when it's not corrupting space marines or guardsmen

#warhammer 40k #chaos

[askmalal]

If I ever again model and paint Nurgle’s devoted, they will emphasize his role of fecundity, life unchecked. Not a slime, buboe, or decaying thing in sight.

Roots pushing through armor plates, moss, flowers, twisted vines….

#not just decay #Nurgle is also life unchecked #malal is a nerd #still not sure where the tentacles come from #zombies bore the hell out of me

[alphabitchnkari]

Daemonic Liquors: Essence of Essences, Elysia (Slaanesh)

The god of hedonism and their many creations devote much of their time to collecting and crafting various liquors of the world. But only one drink is heralded as the true spirit of the Slaanesh, Elysia. This mystical drink is distilled from the memories of those trapped in the dark prince’s realm. A mere whiff of the iridescent liquid can evoke strong emotions. Sipping it can allow the drinker to relive a moment of each victim’s life. Every bottle is meticulously labeled with the name, date, and description of the memory it's made from. Due to its hallucinogenic effects and morally questionable distillation process, Elysia is considered an extremely dangerous drug in the mortal world and is outlawed in almost every society.

Other daemonic liquors: The Blood Quencher of Khorne

Other daemonic liquors: Horticulous’s Moonshines (Nurgle)

#slaanesh #warhammer 3 #warhammer fantasy #warhammer #headcanon

[tvserie-film]

Title: No good deed (2019) Author: Graham McNeill Vote: 6/10 Decent story but without any distinctive features. Furthermore, what does a worshiper of the pleasures of the flesh devoted to Slaneesh know of the secrets of bacterial life, the field of expertise of the one and only dear and loving grandfather Nurgle?

#Graham McNeill #book #warhammer40k #sci-fi #horror #no good deed #2019 #6

[chaosprinceundivided]

The Challenges of Chaos

Rulek rolled his shoulders, the wounds cleaved into his flesh were closest with the winds of loose souls spiralling from the multitude of bodies - both barely living and dead. The furies shrieking and swooping, ravenous to mindlessly catch the howling spirits. A fluttering cloud of teeth and wings flying around the Daemon Prince before he swatted them aside. A small bundle squirming and nipping at his talons, the draconic-faced prince crushed them like oversized insects and devoured their shaped cavaders. Their essence devoured all the same! 

“Nurgle!” He called out to the thunderous heavens, arms out in offering of this battle’s aftermath. His legionnaires of mortals and daemonic alike were gathering the living whilst more weary furies and warhounds were chasing cowards. “I call onto the unbending fortitude, their corpses are to be left out in the sun. Bring your bounty of flies and disease to swell their pallid flesh! Their meat to spoil and maggots to feast! I bring my offers of death and rotting multitude to you this day! Bestow my worthy with your strength, fill their wounds and strengthen their joints!” 

As the Prince of Chaos called out to the Rot-Lord, the wind carried a deep groan as if the mountains themselves were suffering a sickness. It was sickly-sweet and ripe, carried a foulness that several immediately recognized. Their patron-gods protected their truly devout, those of waning or questioning weren’t so fortunate. The mutation to touch their flesh were slow and insidious, several may never know what they have been gifted until death. Others were howling, roaring and twisting as Nurgle blessed the festering and weak-willed. 

Among them, Rulek chuckles as he pulled the winds onto himself. His body swelled and flexed, forcing the burning wounds with the weep of worthless puss to plap onto the snow-covered earth, sinking and become seeds of corruption. Thorns pushing under his skin, lining his arms and shoulders. Wings flapped once, thrusting the blight-wind onto the quivering corpses as they were exhuming an acceleration of decay. 

The sight of these foolish men of Sarl becoming animated. More and more, the air was becoming fogged of corpse-fog, their flesh becoming green and pockmarking or swelling in pussules. Squirming nests of maggots and other daemonic-invented beings was pushing out in freedom, becoming pupae or immediately set to fly. The clattering chitins of dung-browns and greens flying around their conjurer, the utter offense in the thralls of Misrule as their souls were corrupted, pulled for the aether beyond the north in a hallowing scream. 

Rulek felt the Eye of Nurgle upon him. He knew, by the twisting knots and feverish bloom in his gut and chest was a passing adoring for the Undivided child. A simple touch and it manifested into mutation as his great wings both swelled and withered like a wasting illness, the magics of the Grandfather strengthened his shared champion. Veins crawling outwards the discolored hide and the prince inhaled deep in the sickly storm, then he surged.

A vision.

A sight through that of a blighted crow flying over the Seas of Claws and Chaos, from the isles bewitx Britonnia and the New World beyond.

Ships bearing the sails of intertwined comets upon weathered golds and few heavier cousins, barnacle-rusted and marked dark with a tri-marked syringe…a jovial man swollen of disease and canker smiling right at the crow with his noseless skull, bowed by a massive cauldron upon his back stirred by a happy giggling familiar.

Now Nurgle desires to challenge his pup. Will he survive Festus’ visit? 

#devotion: nurgle #n: realms of chaos #one reality #semi-canon

[gamecrag]

Warhammer 40,000 is a universe of endless war and conflict. Among the various factions battling for dominance are the Chaos Space Marines, former loyalists of the Imperium who have turned to the dark powers of Chaos. The Chaos Space Marines are organized into legions, also known as chapters, each with their own unique characteristics and goals. In this article, we will be exploring the top ten Chaos Space Marine chapters, their backgrounds, and their most notable members. 10) The Red Corsairs The Red Corsairs are a chaos space marine warband in the Warhammer 40k universe. They were once loyal space marines of the Astral Claws chapter, but after the events of the Badab War, they turned to chaos and became a feared and powerful force in the galaxy. Known for their brutal tactics and their willingness to ally with other chaos warbands and even xenos races if it suits their goals. They are led by the infamous Huron Blackheart, a former loyalist space marine who was once the master of the Astral Claws. Huron Blackheart is a cunning and ruthless leader who has managed to unite a number of chaos factions under his banner. Feared for their raids on Imperial worlds, where they often take slaves and plunder valuable resources. They are also known for their use of piratical tactics, including boarding actions and hit-and-run attacks. 9) The World Eaters The World Eaters are a traitor legion of Chaos Space Marines in the Warhammer 40k universe. They were once a loyalist legion known as the War Hounds, but after their Primarch Angron was betrayed and brought to the planet Nuceria, they became corrupted by chaos and turned to the worship of Khorne, the Blood God. Known for their ferocity and love of close combat. They are often seen charging headlong into battle without regard for their own safety or that of their comrades. They are also known for their use of chain weapons, such as chainaxes and chainswords, which they use to devastating effect in close combat. feared for their bloodlust, which is fueled by their devotion to Khorne. They often engage in ritualistic bloodletting and sacrifice, both on and off the battlefield. They also make use of berserkers, warriors who have given themselves over completely to Khorne and are no longer capable of reason or fear. 8) The Thousand Sons The Thousand Sons are a Chaos Space Marine Legion in the Warhammer 40k universe. They were once a loyalist Legion, but after the Emperor issued the Edict of Nikea, which forbade the use of psychic powers, the Thousand Sons turned to the worship of the Chaos God Tzeentch. Unique among Chaos Space Marine legions in that they are heavily influenced by sorcery and psychic powers. They are made up of both Chaos Space Marines and Rubric Marines, who are the result of a spell cast by their sorcerer Primarch, Magnus the Red, which trapped the souls of the Thousand Sons' loyalist brethren within their armor. Known for their use of psychic powers, which they use to devastating effect on the battlefield. They are also skilled in the use of ranged weapons, particularly their iconic Inferno Bolters, which are capable of shooting bolts of psychic fire. 7) The Death Guard The Death Guard are a traitor legion of Space Marines in the Warhammer 40k universe, entirely devoted to the god Nurgle, the god of death and plagues. Bodies are constantly decaying and rotting away, even as they are renewed by the ceaseless process of death and rebirth, as they are the epitome of all that the vile Chaos God stands for. Originally the XIVth Legion Astartes, forged by the Emperor to spearhead the Great Crusade that would claim the galaxy in the name of humankind. They recruited from the toxic world of Barbarus, and were known for their hardiness, indomitability, and resistance to pain. Their Primarch is Mortarion, who relocated their base to his homeworld of Barbarus after his discovery by the Emperor .

6) The Emperor's Children The Emperor's Children are a traitor legion of Chaos Space Marines in the Warhammer 40k universe. They were once a loyalist legion known for their dedication to perfection and the arts, but they turned to chaos after their Primarch, Fulgrim, was corrupted by the Chaos God Slaanesh. Known for their love of excess and pleasure, which they pursue through both physical and artistic means. They often engage in hedonistic activities, such as drug use and orgies, and are obsessed with perfection in all things. Also skilled warriors, particularly in the use of sonic weapons, which they use to disorient and disintegrate their enemies. They are also known for their use of mounted units, such as jetbikes and speeders, which allow them to quickly maneuver around the battlefield. 5) The Black Legion The Black Legion is a Chaos Space Marine legion in the Warhammer 40k universe, and is one of the largest and most powerful of the Chaos Space Marine legions. It was founded by the infamous Warmaster Horus after his defeat at the Battle of Terra, and is dedicated to the worship of all four Chaos Gods. Composed of Chaos Space Marines from various traitor legions who have united under the banner of Abaddon the Despoiler, who seeks to avenge Horus and claim the galaxy for Chaos. The Black Legion is known for its brutal tactics and its willingness to use any means necessary to achieve victory. Led by Abaddon the Despoiler, who is one of the most feared and powerful Chaos Space Marines in the galaxy. He is armed with the Daemon Sword Drach'nyen and the Talon of Horus, and is a master of close combat. 4)The Word Bearers The Word Bearers are a unit in Warhammer 40k, known as one of the nine First Founding Space Marine Legions that betrayed the Emperor of Mankind during the Horus Heresy. They became Chaos Space Marines, pledging their allegiance to their Primarch Lorgar and to Chaos Undivided. Held a unique role in the growing Imperium at the outset of the Great Crusade, waging the ideological war, as well as prosecuting vicious combat against the foes of mankind. Their iron-clad faith gives the XVII Legion unshakeable bravery in battle, and they trust that a higher power will deliver them from doom. On the battlefield, the Word Bearers are known to have a council of nine Chaos Lords and Dark Apostles, known as the Coven Triplicatus, accompanied by Abaddon to Vigilus. They seek to raise the warp-tainted Noctilith Crowns at key nexus points across the world’s surface to bring about its damnation. 3) The Iron Warriors The Iron Warriors are a traitor legion of Chaos Space Marines in the Warhammer 40k universe. They were once a loyalist legion known for their mastery of siege warfare and their ability to break through enemy defenses, but they turned to chaos after their Primarch, Perturabo, grew resentful of the Emperor's treatment of him. Known for their cold and calculating approach to warfare. They are masterful engineers and tacticians, and are skilled at building and maintaining fortifications. They are also experts in the use of heavy weapons, such as artillery and tanks, and are adept at breaking through even the strongest defenses. Led by their Primarch, Perturabo, who is a master of siege warfare and engineering. He is known for his intelligence and his ability to outthink his enemies. 2) The Alpha Legion The Alpha Legion is a mysterious and enigmatic Chaos Space Marine legion in the Warhammer 40k universe. They are known for their secrecy and their ability to infiltrate and manipulate their enemies from within. Believed to have been founded by the Primarch Alpharius, although it is unclear whether he truly existed or was simply a persona adopted by the legion's leaders. The Alpha Legion is dedicated to the worship of Chaos Undivided, and is known for its ability to adapt to any situation and to employ unorthodox tactics.

One of the most unique aspects of the Alpha Legion is their use of operatives known as "Alpharion" who infiltrate enemy forces and sow discord from within. These operatives are highly skilled at blending in with their surroundings and manipulating their enemies, and are often used to sabotage enemy defenses or to assassinate key targets 1) The Night Lords The Night Lords are a Chaos Space Marine legion in the Warhammer 40k universe. They were once a loyalist legion known for their terror tactics and their ability to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies, but they turned to chaos after their Primarch, Konrad Curze, grew disillusioned with the Emperor's vision for the Imperium. Known for their brutal and sadistic approach to warfare. They are experts in terror tactics, and are skilled at striking fear into the hearts of their enemies. They are also adept at close-quarters combat, using lightning-fast strikes to overwhelm their opponents. One of the most iconic units of the Night Lords is the Chaos Space Marine Raptors. These heavily armored and armed warriors are equipped with jump packs, allowing them to launch themselves into battle from above and to quickly close in on their enemies. The Night Lords also make use of Chaos Raptors, who are similar to the Chaos Space Marine Raptors but are even more heavily armored and armed

[cursed-40k-thoughts]

What legion hates their Primarch the most? I mean which legion is the least attached to their guy. What about most attached? Who’s the most devoted to their dad? I was gonna say Word Bearers but then I remembered the Boy Scouts. They love their exhausted, depressed dad.

You cannot rightly say which chapter/legion is most fond of their Giantdad because the genetic coding makes the ones that do like them all equally intense in their own way.

Ultramarines, Word Bearers, Blood Angels, Imperial Fists, Iron Hands. All of these legions are deeply loyal and more than a little psycho when it comes to idealising and being attached to their dads, though I think the Blood Angels and Iron Hands are winning a little for obvious reasons.

Even if you look at the World Eaters, most of whom fear and avoid Angron; they still implanted blades into their brains so they could be closer to him, and permanently shared in his agony. Even if they hate him (and some do) they still can’t tear away from him. It’s the same over and over with every legion.

So, then, you have to look at other, external factors they directly interfere with or inhibit attachment to the Primarchs (I talked about this previously regarding the chaos gods). This gives us two rather sad choices. The Thousand Sons, most of whom are mentally and physically gone thanks to the rubric, definitely largely don’t feel much about Magnus anymore. Or anything else. The Death Guard are, in my opinion, the other option, because there is a legitimate schism in their forces around loyalty to Typhus v loyalty to Mortarion, and it’s absolutely been helped along by the overwhelming apathy Nurgle likes to foster in many of his followers.

[warhammer-fantasy-muses-archived]

“All shall tend to the Garden of Blight!”

Bolgos Plaguesinger

Alias: The Grovetender - Baleful Blighter Race: Plaguebearer (former Human) Gender: Male Sexuality: Asexual Age: Around his 40s (Age of ‘death’) Affiliations: Nurgle

Background:

Indeed, it is nigh impossible to wake the ire of Nurgle, so patient and diligent as he is of all the Chaos Gods. But if his ire is awakened, by either provokative pests or the minions of Tzeentch, the ‘Baleful Blighter’ is not too far behind them. He is said to be the restrained wrath of Nurgle, unchained and unfettered, ready to spitefully spread his ‘gifts’ to those who provoke Nurgle unnecessarily.

Bolgos, in a former life, was a Bretonnian gardener, thriving and living for his work upon his plot of land, said to have made bouquets fit for King Leoncoeur himself! Naturally, he made himself quite renowned and heard of throughout the realms of mortals... perhaps a bit too well-known. Nurgle seemingly took interest in this mortal, and aimed to bring him under his ranks. After offering his ‘gifts’ up on Bolgos’ garden, he eventually managed to break the man’s sanity, making him wish for a gift to take all the rot and decay away. And Nurgle, ever so generous, agreed to the offer, and inflicted each and every rot he had inflicted upon the man’s garden, upon Bolgos himself. Rotted with disease from the inside-out, Bolgos’ new purpose was to once more take up the mantle of gardener - but for the grand Garden of Blight.

Bolgos is a talented warrior and sorcerer of Nurgle, utilizing his own flesh-spear known as ‘Reaping Harvest’ to cull lives for the great Lord of Flies himself, and the chaotic magics of Nurgle himself are his to call upon a whim. He is fearless, zealously devoted to his causes, and indignant towards those who’d fail to see the greatness of Nurgle, and even worse-so to those who’d dare to openly slight and disgrace him.

#bolgos plaguesinger #(here is the new boi-)

[figurativelyartistic]

A project which came to me through strange travels. A child of the Omnissiah, entrusted to the care of a devoted tech priest. Unfortunately before the previous owner was able to begin the project Nurgle’s touch struck him down. The titan slumbered unbuilt in a box in his basement. The tech priest’s niece found the titan during the sad process of cleaning up after the loss of a loved one. In his absence a pipe had burst in the basement or the sewer had backed up, we aren’t really sure. 

By the time that the titan reached me it was covered with a layer of filth that took several hours to scrub clean. There was a small stack of what was probably the instructions and certificates, but after their time soaking in unclean water they were a solid mass. Following the scrubbing the process of preparation began. Gaps that require filling, etc. More pictures will follow. 

[ask-mortarion-the-death-lord]

Hey Mortarion,

Why does everyone hate Tzeentch? He seems like a great guy. I’m willing to become a bit squiggly for the power of being a wizard, why not you?

"My situation wasn't exactly... that straight foreword, but I would note that each of the gods have fundamental differences between how they 'position themselves' to their followers. Even if, fundamentally none of the gods are that far removed from each others dispositions." "Nurgle, my own patron, positions himself as a fatherly or nurturing figure eager to smother his 'children' in his gifts. Thus his most adherent believers tend to regard him in a more positive manner."

"Khorne by contrast positions himself as an aspirational figure, someone to be respected and impressed in the indulgence of slaughter. That is perhaps why he is also the strictest of the chaos gods. He demands his followers to impress him, and if they fail to do so they can expect swift judgement for failing to live up to his expectations. Nurgle by contrast is more lenient with a higher tolerance for disappointment. Nurgles retribution can be much more cruel as a result however."

"Then we have Slaanesh, the dark prince who desires worship and adoration. Love effectively, but unlike Nurgle who seeks to smother others with his love, slaanesh seeks to acquire all the love for themself. Hence Slaaneshes fickle nature but also the excessive extents it will go to for particular followers that catch they're eye."

"Which brings us to Tzeentch and why his followers seem to have the most adversarial relations to their own patron, and to understand why is rather simple."

"The chaos gods parallel and contrast each other in many ways, many multifaceted ways, and if we consider Nurgle and Slaanesh to be contrasts on this particular manner then Tzeentch and Khorne naturally follow suit. So if Khorne desires his followers to regard him as a figure to aspire to, then Tzeentch naturally desires his followers to regard them as a figure of antagonism."

"Now, this might seem odd given that Tzeentch has many followers who display devotion to him. But, I would note that Tzeentchians tend to be the least 'religiously devout' of the chaos worshippers as a whole, and of those who do worship him they tend to regard their relation to Tzeentch as transactional rather then adherent or devotional. Consider Ahriman the favored of Tzeentch or Magnus the Red, both notable Tzeentchian figures. Ahriman considers himself opposed to Tzeentch and the chaos gods even now, and Magnus regards Tzeentch as a means to his own foolish ends."

"That is ultimately by design. Tzeentch thrives from the antagonism of his followers, even as he directs them to the very ends of his own desires."

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