One of the most famous characters in the fantasy universe of Warhammer is Sanguinius. The brave primarch, the founder of the legion, who has repeatedly changed the course of history, the fearless warrior and reliable son of the Emperor, he left a huge mark in the fantasy universe. Unfortunately, he is not mentioned in the Warhammer 40,000 games, so many fans of the game world do not know anything about him.
Primarch Features
The most prominent feature that Sanguinius could boast of was the huge snow-white wings, making him look like a real angel. He received them at a time when the gods of Chaos throughout the galaxy scattered babies who were destined to become powerful primarchs. Passing through the warp, many received certain deviations. Sanguinius acquired vestigial wings, as well as the ability to sometimes see the future. Essentially, he became an oracle psyker.
The appearance of the primarch Sanguinius, as historians of the fantasy world describe, was distinguished by literally divine beauty. Blond hair, perfect facial features - he could be considered truly the most beautiful of primarchs. Of course, at the same time, he had huge growth for a man, had incredible strength.
short biography
As a result of the attack of the gods of Chaos, all primarch infants were scattered across different planets - it took the Emperor many years to find them all.
Baby Sanguinius appeared on the planet Baal - gloomy, deserted, affected by radiation. The Baal was inhabited by wild people who did not know the script, did not have a culture. But they were well versed in mutations that were not uncommon on this planet due to the high radiation background. The tribe that found him was proud of its purity and lack of mutations, it is no coincidence that it even took the name Pure Blood. Having discovered a fallen baby with wings in the crater (later this place would be called the "Place of the Fall of an Angel"), the elders were sure that they were dealing with a mutant. There was even a proposal to kill him, as they did in the tribe with all the mutants. However, the appearance of the baby was something that they decided to keep alive. And subsequently did not regret it.
The primarch grew amazingly fast. At the age of three weeks, he overtook the growth of three-year-old children. It was at this time that Sanguinius killed a huge fire scorpion, just tearing it with his bare hands. And by the year the baby looked more like an adult man who had entered his heyday. The wings also developed - they became huge, allowed the primarch to fly freely, which further strengthened the authority of the tribe.
Like all children of the Emperor, Sanguinius had an incredible ability to adapt to negative external conditions. In Baal, radiation levels in many places were fatal. However, the primarch Sanguinius calmly visited them, not using a protective suit - ordinary radiation could not harm him. In addition, he possessed incredible physical strength - he crushed rocks with his bare hands. Thanks to wisdom, foresight and nobility, he quickly became the head of the tribe, leading him to the best of times that he knew.
The tribe kept and transmitted the case, which allowed to reveal its amazing essence. Once Pure Blood ran into a huge horde of mutants. Sanguine, brought up in the spirit of hatred of deviations, was so angry that the power of the primarch was awakened in him. A halo flashed around his head, and he launched an attack. Fighting alone against a hundred large deadly mutants, he came out without a single scratch, once again confirming his divine origin.
Meeting with the Emperor
The emperor explored the entire accessible sector of the universe, looking for lost sons. He got to Baal, where by this time the primarch Sanguinius ruled. First, he landed on the moon of Baal - Secundus. From here, the Emperor went to the Council of Pure Blood - Sanguinius delivered a speech to his loyal subjects.
Many note his amazing speech. Talking with ordinary people, he seemed to share with them his power and purity. Hearing his speech, people became better, imbued with faith in a brighter future. As soon as he saw Sanguinius, the Emperor recognized his flesh and blood in him.
The primarch, too, did not doubt his kinship with the great conqueror and thinker. Some other sons, not wanting to believe that someone is superior to them in strength and martial art, entered into battle with the Emperor. But not Sanguine. At first glance, he recognized his father, walked over, fell to his knees and sobbed. In places where primarch’s tears fell on lifeless sand, amazing alabaster flowers blossomed.
With the gift of foresight, Sanguinius was able to see the future as the Emperor planned to make it. Humanity would enter the era of prosperity, and its enemies were defeated. Sincerely believing in the possibility of this, the primarch became perhaps the most faithful of the assistants of the Emperor.
The death of the primarch
He died, as befits a great warrior, in battle. This is even dedicated to a separate book, "The Vengeful Spirit" (author Graham McNill) - the name of the spacecraft, where the tragedy erupted.
Sanguine from the very beginning of the Heresy of Horus was ready to speak out against his brother, knowing that he was wrong. And on the huge ancient battleship Sanguinius and Horus met in a deadly duel.
Possessing the gift of foresight, the primarch could not have known how the battle of two powerful brothers would end. But at the same time, he believed that only his sacrifice would allow the Emperor to triumph over the apostate.
With the last blow, Sanguinius struck the powerful armor of Horus, and also slightly delayed his brother, allowing the Emperor to get to the scene of the battle. It was through this crack in power armor that the ruler of the Empire managed to hit the traitor, although he himself was mortally wounded. However, the death of Horus gave rise to panic in the ranks of Chaos minions, which allowed their army to be defeated.
Blood Angels Legion
It is worth mentioning that Sanguinius was the primarch of "Blood Angels" - the ninth legion of brave astartes, who fought in hundreds of battles throughout the fantastic universe.
Adherents recruited on the planet where Sanguinius grew up and matured - on Baal, a cruel, radiation-saturated world. Each of them must undergo a serious selection in order to prove: he is worthy to replenish the army of the legendary leader. First of all, these are tests of strength, will, endurance and ingenuity.
Those who completed all the tasks are subjected to implantation of the genetic seed. Some die after that, and survivors undergo major changes. Their growth increases to 2-2.5 meters, the muscles become hard, like steel. With their bare hands they are able to turn over a light tank, and with a fist - to break through concrete walls. It is the Astartes that are the hope and support of the Empire.
In the period of transformation, future space marines sleep. They remember events from the life of Sanguinius in their memory. Thanks to this, they are saturated with his sacred fury, a craving for high ideals, which makes warriors resistant to a variety of temptations, courageous and uncompromising.
Legion Features
The legion's power armor is blood red and the sacred aquila is black.
All the soldiers included in this legion of space assault are distinguished by their beauty, sophistication of taste. Tall, with regular features, they embody the beauty and high spirituality of the Astartes.
They are unsurpassed experts on the liberation of the planets, perfectly carry out landing operations. Very few legions surpass them in hand-to-hand combat.
Curse of the Black Rage
All Space Marines of the "Blood Angels" bear the imprint of the soul of Sanguinius. Alas, along with his blood they inherited the Black Fury. For unknown reasons, old, experienced warriors can sometimes feel all the pain that the founder of their order felt - physical from a mortal wound and spiritual from having to fight with a brother whom he always loved and respected.
Black Rage is practically impossible to eradicate completely. At this time, the patient is a danger to everyone around, as it turns into a berserker. Only some astartes, having undergone a course of treatment, can return to duty.
Memory of the hero
The primarch of Sanguinia is remembered by all the inhabitants of the Empire. After all, the sacrifice he brought allowed the Emperor to kill Horus and end the brutal civil war. Therefore, they honor him almost in the same way as the ruler of the empire himself.
Sanguinius is buried on the planet Baal, where his faithful worshipers perform sacred rites around the clock. Although about 10 thousand years have passed since his death, he is still considered a saint. The name Sanguinius is often called children. By the number of chapels dedicated to him, only the Emperor bypasses the primarch.
In addition, on the day of the death of Sanguinius in Warhammer, Sanguinale is annually celebrated - the day when descendants recall his heroic deeds.
Conclusion
Our article has come to an end. Now you know more about the great primarch of Sanguinia, its features and heroic path, and also figured out what heritage and memory it has left for centuries.