Khârn the Betrayer: The Blood-Soaked Champion of Khorne
Khârn the Betrayer: A Champion of Chaos
Khârn the Betrayer is one of the most infamous and feared figures in Warhammer 40,000, embodying the relentless brutality of Khorne, the Chaos God of bloodshed and war. Once a noble and skilled captain of the World Eaters Legion during the Great Crusade, Khârn was renowned for his combat prowess and loyalty to his Primarch, Angron. However, as the World Eaters succumbed to Khorne’s influence, Khârn’s sense of honor twisted into an insatiable hunger for slaughter. Now, he exists as a living avatar of Khorne’s will, driven solely by the desire to spill blood and collect skulls for the Blood God.
The Rise of “The Betrayer”
Khârn earned his notorious title during the Siege of Terra, the climactic battle of the Horus Heresy. When the World Eaters ran out of enemies to kill, Khârn’s uncontrollable rage turned him against his own brothers, slaughtering allies in a frenzy of violence. This act of betrayal cemented his reputation and made him both a pariah and a legend among the Chaos Space Marines. Wielding Gorechild, a chainaxe taken from his Primarch Angron, Khârn has carved a bloody legacy across the galaxy, his weapon forever stained with the blood of countless foes and comrades alike.
An Unstoppable Force in Battle
On the battlefield, Khârn is a whirlwind of destruction, embodying the purest form of Khorne’s rage. Immune to pain and fear, he charges headlong into enemy lines, hacking apart all in his path with Gorechild. His berserker fury makes him nearly uncontrollable, often resulting in the deaths of allies who happen to cross his path. Khârn’s presence alone inspires terror, for even the most disciplined warriors know that his arrival means chaos and carnage. His legend as an unyielding berserker has made him a symbol of the madness and bloodlust that defines Khorne’s worshippers, ensuring his place as one of the most iconic figures in Warhammer 40,000.
