[i][u]War in the warp, Chapter I.[/u][/i] Enough power had been massed. Enough troops had been gathered. The plan had been devised. The time was now for action. Noiratrom had put on his suit of armour, and grabbed his weapons. His armour was all ceramic white, as pure as can be, and covered in strange vegetation. The god radiated with untold power... but he would put that power to the use of good. His weapons were a signature of his mark. His trusted weapon, [i]Silence,[/i] that was once a scythe, had been completely transformed, like him. The weapon was now a part of himself, and obeyed his will. It could merge into any shape, but he preferred one over all. It was a strange, sinuous staff, with blades on each sides of the tips. The blades were covered in a strange moss, who could tell what they were capable of... they glowed ominously with unimaginable strength. In his right hand was a shield, molded in the shape of his effigy. He put on the changed helm of Alpharius, looking at himself in the mirror. He felt a strange sensation in his gut... fear? Hope? Stress? He could not tell. It had been so long since he had felt anything... and now he was expecting children soon. His life had changed completely in such a short time... but he wouldn't ask for anything else. But now was the time to act. And for that, he needed an ally. Or, rather, allies. This strategy required two sides of a battle. [u]Meanwhile, back on the bloodwrath...[/u] Macha was in Ling's quarters, tending to her armour, when she was struck with an intense vision. Or rather... a conversation. [i][b]"Do not be afraid, daughter of the Gods. I come to you as a friend."[/b][/i] [i][u]"Who is this?! Reveal yourself!"[/u][/i] She spoke from within her mind. [i][b]"My name is Noiratrom. I am the new presence within the warp you have felt. And... I am the one who rescued your mother from the grips of Nurgle."[/b][/i] Macha wanted to roast this unknown presence, but at the mention of her mother, she calmed down. [i][u]"My mother? How?"[/u][/i] [i][b]"Before I was ascended, I snuck into his catacombs. From there, I rescued her from her cage. With her powers, she gave me my new form. I have taken great care of her. She is quite safe in my domain."[/b][/i] [i][u]"How do I know you speak the truth?"[/u][/i] [b][i]"Because I know you can feel her mind. I know you have been speaking mentally, only for brief moments, throughout her captivity."[/i][/b] Macha backs down from her stance. He was telling the truth. [i][u]"Why do you come to me as such?"[/u][/i] [i][b]"Because I am in need of your help. The time has come for Slaanesh, the tormentor of your race, to fall."[/b][/i] Immediately, Macha was washed over by a tide of doubt. But then, she remembered that this being was craftier than he let on. [i][u]"How can I help?"[/u][/i] [b][i]"Only you have the Psyche to oppose her. Within your body rests the essence of two gods... I can help you awaken those essences. You can help me win this fight."[/i][/b] Macha ponders greatly upon this, but ultimately, she realized she had no choice. It was her duty to destroy Slaanesh, or die trying. [i][u]"Alright. I shall join you. But... how will we go about to make this happen?"[/u][/i] [b][i]"Quite simple..."[/i][/b] Noiratrom then explained his plan to the Farseer. It would involve many things, and many different steps. [i][b]"That is why I need you to gather as many warriors as you can."[/b][/i] [i][u]"I see... I may know a few that will help."[/u][/i] And she did. The first on her list was her own beloved, Inquisitor Ling and his Grey Knights. Who better to do battle against Daemons? The other was a brave and bold marine, Bracheous Beranteus. She also invited Jaghatai into the frey. Never willing to pass up an occasion to do glorious battle, the Ultramarines were next. Fearless and with limitless courage, Macha requested the help of the Imperial Scions, of the 7th Baltic Manticores. Their unmatched skill for fortification and heavy armour would come in truly handy. Some of the ship's occupants, upon hearing there would be a battle, signed on as well, such as Jared and Graxian. All the willing warriors were asked to present themselves at the Jade Dargon grove, where they would embark on the next step of their mighty battle, one that would be remembered for all history to come. [spoiler]this is it, boyz.[/spoiler]