Khârn the Betrayer Vs Death Company Chaplain Oldhammer Art
Artist: Paul Dainton Source: Paul Dainton
Khârn the Betrayer and the Death Company Chaplain: Icons of Tragedy and Ferocity
Khârn the Betrayer: The Champion of Chaos
Khârn the Betrayer is one of the most infamous champions of Chaos in Warhammer 40,000. Once a loyal captain of the World Eaters, he was known for his martial skill and devotion to his Primarch, Angron. During the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy, Khârn fought with honor, earning respect from allies and foes alike. However, the corrupting influence of Khorne, the Chaos God of Blood and War, drove him to madness. His transformation reached its peak at the Betrayal at Skalathrax, where he slaughtered his own brothers in a frenzy. Now, as the Betrayer, Khârn wields his chainaxe, Gorechild, as a relentless force of destruction, killing in Khorne’s name.
The Grim Duty of the Death Company Chaplain
The Death Company Chaplain is a somber figure among the Blood Angels Space Marines. He leads the Death Company, warriors consumed by the Black Rage, a curse forcing them to relive Sanguinius’s death. This frenzy transforms them into berserk killers. Clad in black armor adorned with symbols of death, the Chaplain wields a Crozius Arcanum and bolt pistol. His sacred role is to guide these doomed warriors into battle, focusing their fury against the Emperor’s enemies. He ensures their final moments are honorable, their sacrifice a testament to their unwavering loyalty.
Two Icons of Tragedy and Ferocity
Khârn the Betrayer and the Death Company Chaplain embody Warhammer 40,000’s brutal themes. Khârn’s descent into madness shows Chaos’s corrupting power, turning loyalty into carnage. The Chaplain, on the other hand, represents the struggle to wield darkness for a noble cause. Both characters reflect the grim reality of the 41st millennium, where heroism and madness often intertwine, and survival demands unimaginable sacrifices.
