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Hi, I'm April! warhammer sideblog | (w)horus lupercal lover MDNI | she/they I follow from deerlydeparteddd

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midway through Black Legion rn

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The backrooms but it feeds off of what remains of Sanguinius' soul- endless ship hallways always tinged with the smell of old blood

[buzy-beez]

i wanna slap a kraft single against horus' big beautiful bald head so bad

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My thoughts exactly it would be wonderful

[magicalduck21]

The statue of the Great Crusade Hero in an abandoned city, with a believer painting his eyes gold 😌

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This scene from Futurama but it's the Emperor and Malcador

I like to imagine that He has a boombox lying around somewhere in the Golden Palace that against all odds, still works. His Sir Mix-a-Lot CD is one of the few pieces of ancient Terran media to still exist and is worth more than an entire solar system.

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Traitor Primarchs as Birds

almost finished with my exams and finally have time to post :>

inspired by @pippinsquishums

Fulgrim - Leucistic Indian Peacock

Ornamental birds that are stunning and a historical symbol of opulence, only Fulgrim could pull of such a dramatic train of feathers.

Perturabo - Magpie

Incredibly intelligent corvids that are also evil geniuses. Known for their siege warfare against bike helmets in Australia.

Konrad Curze - Wandering Albatross

Albatrosses are considered a bad omen by sailors, and superstition dictates that killing one will cause your eventual demise. And for Konrad lovers, albatrosses mate for life and are some of the most dedicated partners in the animal kingdom.

Angron - Canary

Before modern carbon monoxide detectors, domestic Canaries were commonly brought into coal mines. If the canary died, high levels of carbon monoxide were present and the miners had time to leave before they inhaled a fatal amount of the gas. They were even used to detect toxins in tunnels during WWI. I find the tragedy of a canary in a coal mine so fitting for Angron because while all the primarchs were used as tools by the Emperor, he experienced some of the worst treatment.

Mortarion - Bearded Vulture

*TW for slight gore*

Found in dry mountain environments, Bearded Vultures are known for picking the bones from carcasses abandoned by predators, dropping them from way up high, and eating the broken pieces and marrow remaining. They're both incredibly resilient and pretty gnarly, just like Mortarion.

Magnus - Scarlet Macaw

Large, colorful, and intelligent parrots that remind me of Magnus' daemon prince form.

Horus Lupercal - Golden Eagle

just like papa

Most recognizable as the Aquila symbol used by the Ancient Roman Legions, but the golden eagle has been used on many flags, symbols, and crests both before and after Ancient Rome. The golden eagle has been an enduring symbol of strength and spirit to humans everywhere

Lorgar Aurelian - African Sacred Ibis

A common Nile bird that the Ancient Egyptian god Thoth has the head of. Thoth was the patron god of scholars and fits Lorgar's energy *so* well.

Alpharius/Omegon - Superb Lyrebird

The Lyrebird is the ultimate mimic, being able to recreate almost every sound it hears. This includes the sounds of other animals, and even human objects like a camera and a chainsaw (embedded a video of this below!).

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Reblog this to give pre-heresy Horus Lupercal a gentle kiss on his bald head

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[literallyzombie]

I'M DOING MY PART!

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POV: Leman Russ writes you a love letter after one too many rounds of mjod

link to original clip

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A private conversation, I suppose

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Loyalist Primarchs as Birds

inspired by @pippinsquishums

Lion - Eurasian Scops Owl

Well-camoflauged and catlike, the right image is *so* Lion coded

Jaghatai Khan - Saker Falcon

The second-fastest bird in horizontal flight and the 3rd fastest animal in the world, the Saker Falcon is also the national bird of Mongolia

Leman Russ - European Herring Gull

Loud, travels in a large flock, and ruthless when it comes to food (and an excuse to post one of my favorite images on Wikipedia)

Pictured here: Leman Russ attacks Magnus the Red during the Burning of Prospero, circa 734004.M31

Rogal Dorn - Emperor Penguin

Survives an incredibly harsh climate by being built like a tank - just like Dorn.

Sanguinius - Luzon Bleeding-heart Dove

The religious/cultural significance of doves combined with their plumage fits Sanguinius so well. screaming crying throwing up rn

Ferrus Manus - Rock Dove (Pigeon)

The most successful bird in urban + industrial environments by far. Their feathers even have a metallic sheen.

Roboute Guilliman - New Caledonian Crow

One of the most intelligent birds in the world, it has the ability to use tools and solve advanced puzzles. The ultimate strategist. 

Vulkan - Maleo

A rare bird that makes a nest in volcanic soil, using geothermic activity to incubate their eggs.  

Corvus Corax - Raven/Ayam Cemani

Obviously the dude named "common Raven" in Latin would be a Raven, but the Ayam Cemani, a rare, entirely black chicken breed, suits him well. One of the void chickens on my current Stardew Valley save is named after Corvus, and Ayam Cemanis are essentially void chickens irl.

I had so much fun researching rare birds for this, and I should have the traitor primarch version posted soon <3 

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The Punishment of Erebus

Horus studied him, examining the dense lines of text tattooed across the Word Bearer’s face and neck. "I admit I am displeased at this turn of events. Sanguinius’s death would have served many purposes, even if my vanity was one of them." He grinned, at once malicious and self-deprecating. Then his manner turned cold. "But so be it. The Angel will face me in battle before our campaign ends. Only one of us will survive." "That could have been avoided," Erebus offered, attempting to make back the ground he had given up. "Do you think I am a puppet?" said Horus. He nodded at the Red Angel. "A weapon to be commanded? I think you may. I think you must be reminded of your place in the scheme of things." The Warmaster’s hand shot out and snatched at the hilt of a dagger sheathed at the Dark Apostle’s belt. Erebus gave a gasp as Horus took his athame and turned it in his grip, letting the warp-touched blade catch the chamber’s ill light. "You let the mask slip, Erebus," he told him. "You showed yourself to me. I saw what you show them." Horus touched the tip of the dagger on the Apostle’s cheek and he flinched away as it burned him. The Sons of Horus were suddenly there at his back, blocking his retreat. For a moment, the Word Bearers legionaries in the chamber hesitated, hands falling to their weapons, ready to defend their master, but Erebus slowly shook his head, warning them off. He had to realise what was to come, and that he had no choice but to accept it. "Let me see that face again," said Horus, cutting a bloody line across Erebus’s forehead, as his warriors took the Apostle’s arms and held him rigid. "Your true face." With an artist’s care, the Warmaster sliced through flesh and into meat. Though he gasped and trembled, Erebus did not cry out. Horus took the severed edge between his fingers, and like the turning of a page, he skinned Erebus’s face from his blood-smothered head. The Word Bearer staggered back, his features a ruin of crimson, stark white eyes glaring out and unable to blink. "The things that whisper in your ear, that you hold in concord with your pacts and your inscriptions… Remind them that they are not the architects of this war." Horus paused as he considered the bloody rag that was his new trophy. "I am." ~Fear to Tread, by James Swallow~

By Salvador Trakal

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"y'know, I kinda like being tied up in these chains. Kinda freakayyyy" - Erebus probably

[yagodnyizefir]

Please feed your primarch well

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Primarchs as Birds of Paradise?

Just saw this video on youtube of Birds of Paradise, and of course my current hyperfixation are the Primarchs of Warhammer, has me nonstop laughing (seriously crying right now) over how silly and delightfully absurd it would be for the Primarchs to dance around like the Birds of Paradise. I mean could you imagine Lorgar (or hell even Perturabo*, THE TWINS!) like the Western Parotia? That god damn bird must have a CLEAN stage to dance on. During it's dance it will FLASH it's iridescent feathers. Like... BRUH! lololol If anyone has any fics, headcanons, or anything of the adorkable primarchs doing this please @ me. PLEASE! I need to keep this laughter going, and I hope it infects everyone with the giggles.

@aggresivemenace @baldieboi and really anyone in this fandom, please do with this as you will; I hope it's something fun for you. NOT A REQUEST! I just thought I'd tag ya to share the funnies! Sincere apologies if inappropriate. <3 Here is one of the shorts I saw on youtube: https://youtube.com/shorts/f45lCZAhBw8 BE FREE AND BASK IN THE FUNNIES MY LOVELIES! * apparently Perturabo likes birds? omfg that makes this even funnier xD

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not technically a bird of paradise but imagine Sanguinius doing an ostrich mating dance and promptly sending a poor servitor flying after it gets smacked by his ginormous wings

[kumratart]

Snekgrim Punished

[soosmain]

Cant get enough of his eyes....

[blackstarangel]

Abaddaaaamnnn!!!!