Mortarion, Daemon Primarch of Nurgle: Lord of Decay and Leader of the Death Guard
Mortarion – Warhammer / Magic the Gathering.
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch of Nurgle
Mortarion, the Daemon Primarch of the Death Guard, stands as a towering, horrifying figure in the service of Nurgle, the Plague God. His body is a grotesque, bloated mass, the result of countless mutations bestowed upon him by the Warp. He is clad in heavily corrupted armor, once a symbol of his former loyalty to the Emperor but now a twisted reflection of his allegiance to Chaos. Mortarion’s wings, torn and diseased, add to his otherworldly appearance as he looms over the battlefield like an embodiment of pestilence and decay.
The Scythe of Nurgle and the Plague Spawn
In his hand, Mortarion wields a massive scythe, the weapon of a Primarch turned daemon. This weapon is a symbol of his power, a harbinger of death and decay that sweeps through the ranks of his enemies with terrifying ease. Around him, the atmosphere is thick with disease, and the air itself seems to ripple with the influence of Nurgle. His followers—corrupted and mutated warriors—lurk in his wake, spreading the Plague God’s gifts of disease and suffering to all they touch. Mortarion’s very presence in battle is enough to sap the strength and will of those who dare oppose him.
The Master of the Death Guard
Mortarion leads the Death Guard with a brutal, unrelenting will, his loyalty to Nurgle unwavering despite his fall from grace. The Death Guard, once noble warriors of the Imperium, are now his devoted followers, mutated by the Plague God’s blessings. Mortarion’s role as their leader is cemented by his unyielding hatred for the Emperor, and his appearance on the battlefield signals an inevitable tide of destruction. With his every step, the ground beneath him seems to rot, and his enemies are left with no choice but to succumb to the madness and decay he brings.
