The Rise of Gregor Eisenhorn: From Puritan to Radical Inquisitor
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The Rise of Gregor Eisenhorn
Gregor Eisenhorn began his journey as a devout Inquisitor of the Ordo Xenos, originally a strict Puritan of the Amalathian faction. His early years were marked by unwavering faith in the Imperium’s strict doctrines, hunting down heretics and xenos threats without compromise. He was trained under Inquisitor Hapshant and elevated to full Inquisitor at the remarkably young age of 24. His first significant case, the persecution of the heretic Lemete Syre, established him as a formidable investigator. However, it was his pursuit of the Necroteuch, an ancient tome of Chaos knowledge, that set him on the path to radicalization and would change his ideology forever.
The Corruption of Knowledge
Eisenhorn’s battle against the heretical cabal on Gudrun and the discovery of the Necroteuch led him into dangerous moral territory. While destroying the tome won him favor among Puritans, his exposure to forbidden knowledge drew suspicion from Radical elements within the Inquisition. His encounters with the Daemonhost Cherubael, an entity he would later enslave, further pushed him toward the Radical philosophy of Xanthism—a belief that Chaos could be used as a weapon against itself. His once unyielding stance on purity was eroding, as he found himself employing increasingly extreme methods to fight the enemies of the Imperium.
Declared an Outcast
Over time, Eisenhorn’s use of Radical tactics and Chaos-tainted artifacts led to his first accusations of heresy. His confrontation with Inquisitor Quixos, a fellow Radical turned full-blown heretic, resulted in his temporary excommunication from the Inquisition. Though he was ultimately cleared of all charges after personally killing Quixos and destroying his works, the ordeal left him even more willing to bend the rules in pursuit of justice. His experiments with summoning and binding the Daemonhost Cherubael were a key turning point, proving to many within the Inquisition that he had already stepped too far into darkness.
The Pontius Affair and Eisenhorn’s Fall
One of the most devastating moments in Eisenhorn’s life was the Pontius Affair, where he was targeted by Pontius Glaw, a heretic he had once imprisoned. The conflict left him physically crippled, forcing him to rely on a crude augmetic assist system that hindered his mobility. Worse still, he suffered the loss of many close allies, further isolating him. As his resources dwindled, his reliance on Cherubael deepened, and he began actively wielding forbidden Chaos lore, abandoning any remaining ties to Puritanism. Though he was reinstated into the Inquisition once more, his methods had made him an outcast in all but name.
Appearance and Wargear
In his later years, Eisenhorn became a shadow of his former self. His once imposing figure was now augmented by poorly constructed cybernetic implants, giving him a stiff, unnatural gait. His face, permanently damaged from past torture, lost the ability to express emotion, making him an even more enigmatic figure. His signature weapon, once a master-crafted sword, had to be reforged into a swordstick to assist with his weakened mobility. His Bolt Pistol, Force Staff, and Rosette remained his key tools, though his greatest weapon became his mind—a powerful combination of intellect, psychic ability, and ruthless cunning.
The Enigma of Eisenhorn
By the later years of his career, Eisenhorn had blurred the line between hero and heretic. While still nominally loyal to the Imperium, his willingness to wield Chaos against Chaos made him one of the most controversial figures in Inquisitorial history. Some believe he was eventually killed in battle, while others claim he still operates in the shadows, using his forbidden knowledge to combat threats the Imperium refuses to acknowledge. Whether he is a savior who broke the rules to protect mankind or a fallen Inquisitor who lost himself to the temptations of power, one truth remains—Gregor Eisenhorn is a legend, and his name will be remembered in both glory and infamy.
