#kunrad help

[inquisitornocturn]

For RTAppreciationWeek I decided to just namedrop some people who make the fandom feel a welcoming space and who have been a blast to interact with in one way or another

Thank you all! And in no particular order:

@jaal-ama-daravv for not only hosting the exchange but being extremely patient and holding my hand when I decided to partake. And for being a goodhearted person overall♡

@mscoet/@misscoet for being an amazing friend in every aspect possible and just a wonderful soul to laugh with and talk 40k with. And of course your drawings are just sublime, your art enriches not only the fandom but the world♡

@vossn/@vossprime for being an incredibly funny dude who's a delight to chat with about irl stuff or 40k lore. And of course for brainstorming all kinds of RT stuff♡

@blesby for making me like Marazhai a little more through drawings alone (lol) and for being extremely encouraging. The artistic expression that I see in Bles' art is so refreshing♡

@squiddyshroomies for being who they are unapologetically and for hyping up other people in the fandom while creating with so much passion it's truly inspiring♡

@holylustration for being an inviting and welcoming soul in all things RT related, without shying away to spare a good word or two even if it's not fandom related♡

@annahenriart for being a kindhearted person and for drawing so insanely well. A true treasure to the fandom, no matter which one (and on a sidenote - your solavellan art made me appreciate the ship much more even if I don't go there myself)♡

@redstairs for reading when no one else did and for spreading good energy everywhere they go. And of course for being talented both in writing and art♡

@cawyden-gaming for not minding my long rants about lore and for letting me see their angle about the game, the characters and her very own Venria. And of course for all the guides that help people experience this game in much deeper way than they possibly would otherwise♡

@rikke-reid-art for feeding those who love Calligos with wonderfully sensual art when no one else was doing it♡

@nananarc for being the best spicy Abelard artist that I to this day can't stop gawking at. You were the one who inspired me post (and write) my very first RT one shot, thank you for that!♡

@aethersflames for tirelessly cultivating tolerance and friendliness in the fandom and always providing a listening ear to whoever might want to yap about their OCs♡

@fenlirias for feeding those who love Kunrad unapologetically and giving him a partner that he deserves - one who walks the path with him, one of Chaos♡

@sanzosin for being a great person to talk RT with and for drawing such amazing many things that I will never tire looking at♡

@masyamice/@grushevayabanditka for being not only an incredible artist but also a delight to talk to and an awesome person to joke with♡

I could have said much more but the post is already long. So I'll say this - thank you all for being who you are. Never change and most importantly - never stop creating. Remember - you should do whatever you want, forever! ♡

[pcharming7]

I like how Rogue Trader starts with Kunrad trying to steal the Warrant of Trade that gives a Rogue Trader their power, but then when you actually see the Warrant it looks like this:

And yeah it’s Warhammer 40K so obviously it’s going to be stupidly big and impractical, but what was Kunrad’s plan here? How was he going to steal something that’s almost as big as the room it’s stored in? Even with his cultist buddies helping him out, it would’ve been a bitch to move even if everything went smoothly. Do you think he was even aware of how big it was? Was he going to walk into the Warrant chamber expecting like a tiny scrap of paper, only to be greeted by this house-sized document and realize his mutiny just got way more complicated?

Anyways Rogue Trader is an amazing game and I’m having a blast so far.

[pallysuune]

Rogue Trader Positivity Week

I haven't been very active in a while, and I apologize for that. I'm also sorry for being a little late on this. Life has been lifing lately over here. But I ca'nt let this occasion pass me by.

The Rogue Trader fandom, with some exceptions, has been one of the most welcoming and most encouraging fandoms I've ever had the pleasure of being in. I've met many wonderful people here, and I've seen some utterly amazing works of art, both visual and literary. I am truly thankful to have been a part of this fandom and, even though I am not as active as I used to be, I look forward to being a part of it for a long time.

Below the cut, I wanted to address a few specific people. If I don't mention you, please don't take that as a knock against you. As I said, I haven't had the time to be as active as I like, so there are many, many wonderful people who have come into our fandom that I haven't had the time to get aquainted with yet. I hope I can remedy that in the future.

@holylustration - What can I even say? I started out as a fangirl when reading your works, and since then I've continued to be a fangirl, but I've also gotten to be your friend and that is more than I could have ever hoped for. Holy, you are amazing. Talented, creative, supportive, and a great influence on our corner of the fandom. You're an inspiration to a lot of us. And I will always be happy that I got to 'meet' you here online and be friends with you.

@skolas-a - You are such an amazingly talented artist. I've always loved getting to see what you create, Skol, and I've always had such a fun time getting to write for Elena. You're another person who's been a great influence on the fandom, and instrumental in bringing a lot of us together.

@redbatchedcumbermayned - I don't even know where to begin, honestly. You're a fantastic writer, and anotehr person who's always been a positive and encouraging force here. On top of that, the effort of bringing people together for fandom readings, showcasing people's writing, and giving us all a place to show off and experience each other's work is a beautiful thing, and I'm so happy that you and Holy have kept it going.

@maggotknight - Finn! You're wonderful. You're such a good, positive influence on things, and your drawing style is so cute. I love how unique it is to you, and I always enjoy seeing the things that you draw and doodle. You've always been such a supportive person. We're very lucky to have you.

@fenlirias - I have always loved your art. Your style is so elegant and almost surreal at times. It makes me happy to see your art whenever I spot it. And your love of Achilleas makes me so happy. There isn't nearly enough art of either him or Kunrad in the fandom, and I'm always excited to see what you do with them.

@jaal-ama-daravv - I couldn't make this post without mentioning you. We don't know each other very well personally, but the contributions you've made to the fandom through organizing the gift exchanges is amazing. You've helped a lot of us meet each other, and interact in ways we wouldn't have otherwise. Thank you for all you've done.

There are so many other amazing people that I know I'm forgetting. Please forgive me that. But the fandom wouldn't be what it is without all of the wonderful people who contribute to it and have kept it going for so long. Thank you all for that, and thank you for allowing me to be a part of it all. <3

[fenlirias]

the chaosites are here, yeaah! thanks to @arcandoria for the template!💜

and it's time to finally tell more about my precious Eyes-n-Birds-God worshippers

At first, their relationship is uneven. Kunrad considers Valento a liar and betrayer (she agreed to help him and join him in the prologue, but the turrets went off and all that), she considers him a dangerous opponent. This mental resonance is reflected in the Immaterium, causing them both to see each other in the very real Warp dreams. These dreams helped them communicate with each other, get to know each other better and even understand that they are similar, as are their goals. On Euphrates Valento saved Kunrad from the fate of a sacrifice to the Edge and took him to her voidship. This event finally put an end to their rivalry. Kunrad and Val began to develop their protectorate further together. Kunrad tirelessly and conscientiously assisted Valento as her Master of Whispers, taught her rituals and incantations, and then accepted the position of Regent. Their bond became stronger, and they could hardly imagine how they had been enemies before.

Some random headcanons:

Despite being chaosites, their feelings for each other are genuine. These two would literally kill for each other.

From the very beginning Kunrad knew about Valento's incurable illness. After their reunion, he began to carefully and tirelessly search for a cure for his beloved former rival. He often resorted to rituals and sacrifices to the Lord of Change to alleviate the symptoms of her illness, which had worsened due to Commoragh.

Being with the cult on the Euphrates for a long time, Kunrad ate poorly, lost a lot of weight, received many wounds and injuries that there was no time or opportunity to fully heal. After the Euphrates, Val took care of him, ordered to give him the best medical care and finally give him good food.

Kunrad has been in a subordinate position for too long and has been abused by both Theodora and Uralon. That's why he will agree to be in a relationship only on the condition that his partner treats him as an equal and respects him. Val treats him very well and always listens to his advice so they have no problems.

Kunrad is very jealous: as a child he received little love and attention from his parents and all his past relationships ended in a very painful breakup. After his chaos corruption he can even kill a person he considers a threat to his relationship with Val.

thank you for reading! here's an old pic of them :D

[avas-poltergeist]

Have you played the DLC? How's Fester feel about the new complement of bridge officers?

I have played the DLC! I'm of the opinion that base game is actually woefully in need of Void Shadows on account of that Kibellah rounds out the cast (esp since Heretic run can corrupt her), the Astropathic Chapel content makes the final reveal of the story more impactful, and all the extra content of the base game companions is just phenomenal.

In terms of the bridge officers (spoilers for Void Shadows DLC)

Choirmaster Zacchary Weisz - She's initially not a fan because he has the Ultimate Secret That Will Explain What the Hell is Going On, but won't tell her and cannot be bought, bribed, or frightened. What softens her to him is that when she (using her criminal background) is able to steal away a psyker from Calligos, Weisz not only doesn't care what means she uses, but is protective of the man. Through this, she'll later comes to begrudgingly put aside her negative feelings over Weisz because she recognizes a familiar Note of Grief that mimics her own. Most of Fester's emotional journey on the flagship is learning that it sucks to suck, kid, but everyone on this space boat is a mirror of the pain you endured and you're not special.

Jocasta Sauerback - Fester before becoming Rogue Trader absolutely took Jocasta up on her offer for a very "fun" one night fling that lead to the second lieutenant later realizing the heir had effectively bugged her quarters, and was funneling information to the lower deck rabble. A conflict ensured and Theodora had to step in. Sauerback was summarily punished and nearly demoted. Fester was beaten severely for the event and learned that Kunrad had a penchant for pliers. Now Fester's the Rogue Trader and Sauerback is the Master-at-Arms. Fester bathes with the guards Sauerback puts in her bathhouse. Fester often comments that the mace rosary beads look stupid. Fester dearly cherishes a Death Cultist Assassin who is responsible for sacrificing multiple enforcers. But also...Fester apologized over the whole ordeal, something just totally unseen by a noble, and she's only sort of lying.

Enrich Monteg - This one hurt. Fester was able to con Sauerback, but she could not con this guy. They were supposed to raise the orphans together. The fucking orphans, dude. They flirted over trains. She likes to think she's so clever, but she's absolutely able to be taken in by anyone who shows her a little bit of kindness or plays along with her jokes and in those early months being on the ship when she wasn't Rogue Trader? She is not above emotional manipulation. When Fester gives you her heart there are no take backs until it's too late. It doesn't help that this event in game happens in Act Four when EVERYONE is starting to plan to leave as their personal quests resolve. She practically begged the guy to lie to her and say that he was mind controlled for what he did. Marazhai probably enjoyed both the emotional agony of Enrich watching his plans fail, and Fester ordering the execution.

[arcann]

the way it goes in my canon, theodora made kunrad go through the humilliation conga line after failing to identify calcazar's spies in that he had to find edelthrad and when he was located, she had ordered him be recalled... by abelard. meanwhile kunrad would have to locate yet Another possible heir in case things with edelthrad went wrong. so not only did he had to look for his replacement, he had to look for the replacement of HIS replacement or Else. so he had to dug up not only theodora's generational tree but her predecessor's since he found nothing but dead ends there (and he told her so).

and i think what broke the camel's back was that noahn ordered him to do their bidding in that he had to find hainne and then help noahn rescue them from the mess they had made in their planet or else noahn wouldn't come willingly and he had mort stuck on his back, who told him two possible inheritors were better than one.

[stardust99]

The Rogue Trader and Theodora Von Valancius

After finishing the game, I can't help but think about the Rogue Trader's feelings toward Theodora von Valancius and her legacy.

One of the reasons why I find stories with dynasties and lineages interesting is the idea of legacies and living up to the expectations of being the scion of an illustrious family.

The MC had an entire life and career before being brought to Von Valancius voidship. It is possible that they were only vaguely aware of their lineage or even never realized they had noble blood. In a short period of time, they went from being introduced to Theodora as a secondary heir to being her successor because they were the only survivor.

It’s easy to be dismissive of Theodora's personal impact on the RT after her death. Yes, she chose the RT as her heir, but the RT only knew her for a couple of hours at most and spent the entire game dealing with the mess she left behind.

However, it’s fascinating how much the RT thinks about her long after her death.

Though the game doesn’t address it directly, I can easily imagine my RT feeling like they’re living in Theodora’s shadow and questioning whether they’re a worthy heir. After all, Theodora was the Rogue Trader for a long time. Many of her subjects never knew any other leader. Both Abelard and Idira clearly miss Theodora and frequently compare the RT to her.

In Idira's first quest, Echo of the Past, the warp entity taunts the RT, claiming they’re unworthy and that their claim to the Warrant is false. Of course, the demon is just trying to get under their skin, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the RT feels a bit unworthy deep down—especially given the troubles they face on Dargonus, with some nobles still doubting their claim and undermining them in favor of Kunrad Voigtvir.

In Act 3, the RT's hallucinations revolve around both Kunrad, the only remaining heir of the dynasty, and Theodora. I don’t remember exactly what Theodora’s phantom said, but she was dismissive of the RT.

In Act 5, we meet her phantom again, just before making one of the most important decisions in the game.

A minor note, but the RT immediately recognized Theodora’s journal in Epitaph from her scent and handwriting. Not only did we inherit her Warrant, but her quarters and possessions also became ours. Throughout the game, the RT is surrounded by Theodora’s mementos, and it’s possible she left behind numerous notes and journals for her successor to read.

I’m not sure if the next DLC will focus on the Von Valancius dynasty and protectorate, but I would love to learn more about Theodora and her predecessors.

[chemos-factories]

simply cannot be assed to fuss with giving this a title and doing tagging and such on ao3 right now so have an rogue trader fic, featuring my special lil guy getting a big dumb crush on abelard during the prologue

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Sennaca barely makes it out of the Warrant chamber before another wave of dizziness sends him stumbling. His foot hits the edge of the top stair and he tumbles down the short flight, landing in a despondent heap at the bottom. He doesn’t bother trying to get up. Just lifting his hand to look at it is enough to make his head spin and stomach lurch, especially when he sees the blood still oozing sluggishly from where the Warrant Sentinel had clamped down on him.

“Master Sennaca!”

Sennaca squints at the new shape that’s entered the room, but his vision swims too much to properly make out who it is.

“Throne, you’ve lost so much blood,” the newcomer says as they fall to their knees next to him. Close enough for him to focus his gaze and see it’s…

“Seneschal Werserian?” Sennaca mumbles. “What are you doing here?”

“Giving you medical attention, apparently,” Abelard says before adding a hasty, “Master.”

Warm, if rough and calloused, hands wrap around Sennaca’s and pull it gently up above his head, and then there’s the sting of antiseptic, the feeling of bandages being wrapped.

“What happened here?” Abelard asks.

“I… Kunrad forced me to open the Warrant Chamber,” Sennaca says as he gazes up at Abelard. “He… He was going to kill… He said he only needed my blood… Oh, Throne, I think… I think he means to kill Lady Theodora…!”

Distant shouts float through the air into the room, and Abelard growls under his breath.

“Have you ever shot a rifle before?” Abelard asks as he ties off the bandage and helps Sennaca sit up.

Sennaca hesitates a moment. “I… Yes, I have, but…”

“But?”

“But never at anything that… Bleeds,” Sennaca says. He feels terribly inadequate suddenly.

Abelard’s expression softens slightly, though, even as he presses a rifle into Sennaca’s hands. It’s of decent make and maintenance, if perhaps a little old, and bolt-action where Sennaca would prefer lever - but it’s not the time to be picky.

“Aim for the head,” Abelard says gently as he hands over ammunition next, “or the heart, if they aren’t wearing chest armour. That’ll put them down quick, and with the least amount of blood.”

Sennaca just nods, still dazed. The shouts come again, closer this time, and Abelard glances over his shoulder and drops a hand to the grip of his chainsword.

“Can you stand, Master Sennaca?”

Sennaca frowns, and gives it a try. The whole room spins ominously and he must go pale, because next thing he knows, there’s a surprisingly strong arm wrapped around his waist, helping steady and support him. Abelard guides him gently to the top of the stairs, next to the Warrant Sentinel, and settles him against the wall.

“I’ll try to keep them from you,” Abelard says as he steps back, “I promise.”

Sennaca nods weakly and leans a little heavier against the wall, watching as Abelard turns and moves to make himself a bulwark by the door, drawing his chainsword and revving it to life as he walks. His broad shoulders are accentuated by the cut of his greatcoat. His stride is confident, his stance resolute. Sennaca thinks on the tenderness he treated his wounds with, the gentle worry in his gaze.

Perhaps being Lady Theodora’s heir won’t be so bad, if this is the sort of company he’ll be keeping.

[adeptvsastartes]

You parse through the many Imperial Archives, some dating as far back as prior to the Horus Heresy, some to the present day of the 41st Millennium.

LUXFRIED VON VALANCIUS.

--

Luxfried von Valancius, dubbed a 'Hero of Footfall' and 'Savior of Janus' as well as a long list of many other titles, is the Rogue Trader of the von Valancius dynasty, and is undoubtedly a peculiar sight. Once a boy born in the ice-hails of Inwit, he became an aspirant (and soon full-fledged Space Marine) of the Imperial Fists Chapter. Rising through the ranks to become a Lieutenant, Luxfried for a time resided in the 5th Company to be the warden of and tend to the Scriptum Ascenda aboard the Phalanx, though at some points had been stationed to other planets when more Battle Companies were required.

Having been stationed on an unknown planet, Luxfried, alongside his battle-brothers, were tasked with protecting an important Fortress World somewhere near the Koronus Expanse, where Luxfried looked after a squadron as well as many Imperial Guardsmen. However, many were killed in the defense, with Luxfried and only a few of his brothers as survivors. From this failure in protecting not just some of his own battle-brothers, but also the guardsmen he was supposed to look after, it had begun Luxfried's spiral into his need for punishment and penance, as well as the beginnings of the curses within the Imperial Fists' geneseed.

Years later, after jumping through MANY hoops just to even come into contact with him, his dynasty's predecessor-- Theodora von Valancius-- managed to contact Luxfried and invite him to her vessel to choose a successor to her dynasty, as he was distantly related to the dynasty by blood. Luxfried at first despised the concept of leaving the Chapter... however, after realizing this could be the beginning of his own journey of penance, he eventually relented and arrived to Theodora's flagship. He would meet Edelthrad, a psyker and Theodora's successor, as well as some of Theodora's retinue.

This was not a peaceful arrival. With heretics led by Theodora's Master of Whispers, Kunrad Voigtvir, they attempted to storm the flagship and for Kunrad to seize the ship for himself and perform a ritual on the bridge to transcend to a daemonic being... and the death of Theodora. However, through the quick-thinking of Luxfried and the rest of the retinue, they were able to fight their way through the ship and reach Kunrad-- but did not reach Edelthrad in time. In order to assist what remained of the ship, Edelthrad lunged towards Kunrad to stop him, but stumbled into the ritual circle and became a Chaos Spawn. This led to Kunrad's retreat, and the new retinue inevitably killing the now-turned Edelthrad.

With Kunrad gone as well as the heretics slaughtered, the Chaos Spawn killed, Theodora dead and no one to succeed her, there was only one person who could-- and that was Luxfried.

Luxfried, bound by duty, became Rogue Trader of the von Valancius dynasty. He was separated from his Chapter and now must overlook this dynasty and conquer the Koronus Expanse in the name of the Emperor. However, the encroaching darkness caused by past failures and geneseed flaws leaves Luxfried becoming more isolated.

The Lord-Captain is a horribly stoic, monotone and deadpan fellow who is as stubborn as his Primarch, and certainly can come off as rude due to a need for efficiency and believing some do not meet his high expectations, at his hearts Luxfried is a gentle soul protecting what remains of his compassion in walls of rockcrete. Most of his more grim and cold responses are a result of the curses of his geneseed, of the mindset of Death Before Dishonor and the risk of Dorn's Darkness (as the Excoriators assisted in the 'Last Wall Protocol', contributing a portion of their strength to the Imperial Fists Chapter to help it rebuild).

Perhaps one day, the Lord-Captain will be able to free himself from the curses of his geneseed and allow those in his retinue to know the real him.

[holylustration]

Dopamine Week #2 - Author Recommendations

This Dopamine Week, I would like to give a special call out to two very important people: my betas, @pallysuune and @qogoist.

You'll know @pallysuune for her many, many works. She has 36 pieces of fiction for the Rogue Trader fandom alone and writes for a variety of minor characters. If you feel an ache in your soul because you want more Nocturne of Oblivion, or Achilleas, or maybe even Calcazar or Kunrad, Pallysuune most likely has you covered.

Beyond just their sheer creativity, one of the things that I really love about Pallysuune's stories are how accessible they are. I don't feel like I need a vast understanding of Warhammer 40,000 to get into them. The plots are compelling and the characters feel organic, and everything I need is right there within the confines of the wordcount.

I will also say that her ability to humanize minor characters is truly unparalleled. In playing Rogue Trader, I didn't think twice about Kunrad or Achilleas or everyone's favorite Harlequin. And then in strides Pallysuune, dangling stories like Moonlight and Shadows or Master of Gossip as a carrot before me! And now I have but no choice to stop and read when I see them.

So, if you haven't already, I'd urge you to give her stories a look. You will find something there to scratch an itch that perhaps you didn't even know you had.

I have the pleasure of calling @qogoist my best friend and my love, but you will probably know him as 1000_Otters. Not only is he a purveyor of badass boss babes, but he is also kind enough to let me borrow his Rogue Traders from time to time (sidearm, anyone?).

Otters has two stories to his name in the Rogue Trader fandom, both of which are highly enjoyable reads.

Now, can you believe that this man decided to make his debut entry into the Rogue Trader fandom by posting Theodora von Valancius dommy mommy smut? That takes serious guts, which is why you should give A Good (little) Soldier a read. Not only is it funny and sexy, but it has a surprising amount of heart for a one-off piece.

His second story is A Rogue's Gambit, which is a Jae Heydari/Female Rogue Trader long-fic. Otters is taking a thoughtful approach to correcting the course of the Jae romance, without losing the soul of everyone's favorite cold trader. There's one chapter up so far (and more on the way!) so now is an excellent time to get invested. His Rogue Trader, Alethea, is an eminently cool cat crime lord that you just can't help but like.

Without these two, I would be hopelessly lost in a sea of typos and repeat words, with trite plots that go no where. So, this Dopamine Week, please join me in showering them with love.

[hecateprime]

Rogue trader Hestia Dorn Von Valancius

Hestia Dorn is the daughter of the primarch Perturabo and Aristea Dorn and is the twin sister of Saskia and older sister to Remiel and Samael and is a loyalist who didn't follow her father to the heretic side.

When Hestia was in her early teens, the horus heresy broke out, causing a panic crowd to flee in terror in the imperium city which Hestia and her sister Saskia were caught in causing Saskia to get trampled to death when she was knocked down by a person which traumatized Hestia and lead to Aristea their mother depression. When Perturabo became a traitor primarch he kidnapped Aristea along with Hestia which traumatized her even more since Perturabo tried to torture her into joining his side which thankfully Hestia refused.

After escaping with her mother's help, who sadly stayed behind to distract Perturabo, she landed on a dormant planet for about a few days before being found by her uncle Zyatia and got her off the planet and reuniting with her uncles who didn't disappear killed or became heretics and her little brothers Remiel and Samael and stayed on Scyion to recover.

After years of recovering though still has trauma, Hestia decided to become a rogue trader since being on the imperium didn't feel right since her mother was gone and witnessing her sister's death made her go with the path which Thanatos let her make the decision since he didn't want her to feel lonely.

While going from ship to ship, she landed on the Von Valancius ship permanently and showing her loyalty and fighting before rogue trader starts

Hestia becomes the lord captain when Theodore was murdered and Kunrad betrayal which Hestia felt like she didn't deserve it but eventually accepting it and trying her best to keep her ship which she called the Dorn's wrath to honor her uncle Rogal and her mother from falling apart and eventually getting her team together and falling for the drukhari Marazhai despite her being told whem she was a kid that the drukhari and the Aeldari are the enemies but choose to ignore it plus she's an Iconoclast cause she wants to help

She is still around who aids her family from time to time and will make appearances in books if needed.

She does eventually finds out what happened to her mother Aristea and hates her father for it

In game appearance:

[ladyoriza]

Isadora Marie Toren Desoto Von Valancius

Went to an Alexander Mcqueen exhibit at my local art museum yesterday. I've adored that house for years, and so many pieces screamed Izzy's name to me. I find it a little hard to dress her in the Warhammer 40k verse- so much Rococo and Military influence within the nobility that just. Isn't her, the elegant Romantic Goth she and her mother are.

Within that I found a thread tied to the Iconoclast she is- of course she doesn't dress like typical 40k nobility, she isn't one. She's not even from that universe, her reality-bending mom sent her to clean up another of Grandfather Nyarlyothotep's messes, and that required that Izzy be in a position of great power to do so. Bringing with her anachronistic ideals and fashion sense. (Granted- I don't think an Iconoclast Trader could even exist naturally in the 40k verse due to it's nature, but since we've been given the sandbox we can do whatever we want forever).

So therein lies the contrast between the bombastic sides of Heretic and Dogmatic. Away from Incendia or Calligos' frills and finery- Isadora Marie in simple elegance. To shorten the gap between herself and the others, really I think she only ever goes all out for the Ascension ceremony and even that's more the top and bottom images on the left. Plus she just looks good in black.

The constant worship from her crew feels alien and wrong to her, she wants desperately to say that she's Von Valancius by luck and not providence, but that would be a lie. Which makes Kunrad's insistence that she's not the true heir hilarious because he doesn't even realize he's correct. He's just being a bitch and accidentally got the right answer. Not that it would help him since she's pretty damn powerful on her own, being the daughter of a reality bender and all.

Anyway soon I will delve into how she tore open the warp on Comorragh without needing to shoot that veil device.

("Tell Calcazar," She said coldly to Heinrix, "That that was how I survived all those Xenos attacks".)

[theevilscribbler]

19 and 24 for the RT ask game!

Thank you for the ask! 19. Which three skills are of the most value to them?

Medicae - Ada prides herself on her training as a field chirurgeon, which is a compliment to her biomancy powers. She can have you back on your feet and into the fray within moments. Persuasion - While a capable fighter, Ada always prefers to use her wits and talk things through if the possibility is there. She sees the value in making friends and allies rather than resorting to violence. Lore (Warp) - As a voidborn, Ada has a wealth of experience travelling the warp to draw from. People find her nonchalance regarding warp phenomena quite unnerving, but she often finds herself talking people through the strange events that can occur during jumps and her calm head has helped the crew overcome many dangers.

24. Do they place value in how their protectorate sees them? Does this sway their decisions at all?

Ada worries about how people view her to an almost unhealthy degree, having dealt with people viewing her as a freak or a monster all her life for her voidborn heritage and, later, for her psyker powers. Her sense of self-worth was previously tied wholly in how she could serve the Imperium, and she tries to escape that after becoming Rogue Trader and forge her own path. But she still lives with the constant worry that she is seen as unworthy of the title and only became Rogue Trader through dumb luck. It makes her eager to prove her worth in the eyes of her subjects and especially vicious towards people who think that her traitorous cousin Kunrad Voigtvir should be ruling in her place.

[aussiegrif]

Ratthew: A Rogue Trader Story Ep: 01

As Ratthew stood on the balcony, observing the peons below his thoughts returned to his home. Leaving his easy life of a lower noble was difficult, however one does not simply refuse the summons of a Rogue Trader. After a brief introduction from the ships Masters of Whispers, he went to seek the audience of the one whom summoned him.

Things immediately took an unexpected turn as the servitors nearby went haywire and attacked the crew. His trusty stub revolver in hand, Ratthew helped to put down the automota and they continued their approach to the ships master. A growing sense of unease fell over Ratthew though, as he feared the machinations of an unseen force at work.

The Rogue Trader: Theodora Von Valancius was an imposing and terrifyingly curt individual. The sort of presence that would make even the highest nobles of his homeworld cower in fear. And worst of all, she seemed completely immune to his good humours and charming words. He did not have long to consider how best to approach currying favour with such a powerful person; as armed insurgents breached the meeting room they were in.

Once again, Ratthew took up arms; although his help was even less required this time as the ships Seneschal, a grisled gentleman by the name of Abelard, tore them to pieces with his chainsword. This secondary attack all but confirmed an enemy afoot; just as Ratthew feared.

It wasn't all bad however as Lady Theodora seemed remarkably pleased with Ratthew's lack of hesitation in engaging the enemy.

After a brief discussion, the Master of Whispers, Kunrad asked Ratthew to accompany him in helping to get the ship under control at the behest of the Lady Captain.

A quick flash of a taser and the searing pain of electrocution followed as Kunrad showed his true colours the moment they were alone. The treasonous cur had become a minion of the Archenemy and was planning to defile the Holy Warrant of Trade.

He would have succeeded too, if it wasnt for the blessed machine spirits of the Guardian that protected the Warrant of Trade, whom assisted Ratthew in defying the influence of the Archenemy and torched Kunrads guards (although the traitorous little grox-fondler was able to escape using warp sorcereries).

Meeting up with Abelard they fought their way to the Lady Captains chambers, picking up both the Rogue Traders personal psyker and a member of the Adeptus Soriritas along the way. It wasn't all good news however as they were to find a most horrifying sight. The Lady Captain and her Arch-Militant both lay dead in her chambers.

After a moment of mourning, they returned to the tasks at hand. There was a heretical mutany at hand, a ship to save and traitors to kill. The ships Navigator was willing to sacrifice himself to bring the ship safely out of the warp, however they would need to retake the bridge and quickly lest everyone be lost to the immaterium.

On the Officers Deck, Kunrad and his followers were there, sacrificing the ships crew to fuel a profane ritual. The other Rogue Trader Successor candidate, Ratthew didn't remember the snivelling weasels name, was there too but had been corrupted by the Archenemy against his will. In a final show of defiance, he threw himself at Kunrad in the hopes of stopping the ritual. Much like every other encounter he had with the man, it was disappointing as he didnt even make it to Kunrad before the warp took over his body and he turned into a spawn of evil before them all.

A desperate firefight ensued with both Abelard and the Sister of Battle proving themselves once more to be exceptional in the art of combat.

Once the battle was over, it was clear that Kunrad had slipped through their fingers once more. That wasn't a pressing concern as they had to bring the ship back to realspace immediately. On the steps of the Captains throne, Ratthew saw the visige of the Archenemy. A servant of Chaos calling themselves the Bringer of Daybreak told him that his destiny was to prove a crucial part in the coming events, before returning to the hellscape of the Warp once more.

Banishing the dread that gripped him, Ratthew took his seat on the Bridge and they were able to bring the ship back to realspace, at the cost of the Navigators life.

As the last remaining true member of the Von Valancius line, Ratthew had become to new head of the Valancius Rogue Trader Dynasty. The perils he faced were far from over though, and the coming trials would either temper him, or break him to dust.

*** Note from the Author: Hey I hope everyone enjoyed this read. I'm hoping to make things a little more concise in the future episodes, however this one took place irl weeks ago so I'm working off foggy memories at this point and there was a lot of world building in the Rogue Trader prologue.

These episodes follow the story we follow on my twitch playthrough of Rogue Trader and I seek to expand upon the personality of Ratthew through these plot synopsis to help guide how he as a character thinks and behaves. I'm a strong believer that RPGs should be approached with a personality in mind and playing the character honestly is much more enjoyable than the min-max way.

Anyway, thanks for reading all this and I hope to get Episode 2 out soon.*** - Aussiegrif

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Getting started early today because I want to make sure I get through everything and I don't know how long this final chapter is. Today is the final stream of Rogue Trader!

Chapter 4 recap and spoilers below:

Having pulled a Low Tier God on Incendia Chorda and freed Footfall Station, the Lord Inquisitor sends the Rogue Trader to Eufrates II to help the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Space Wolves repel a Chaos invasion that has overtaken the sacred forge world.

There, the Lord Captain and her retinue come face to face with Uralon the Cruel, dark prophet of the Word Bearers, and his croney Kunrad Voigtvir. In a final gamble, Uralon sacrifices Kunrad to summon forth the Edge of Daybreak, a greater demon of Tzeentch and the puppetmaster behind the Cult of Final Dawn. Argenta then killed that big dumb bird with her heavy bolter.

With Eufrates II liberated, there was much rejoicing, but the Space Wolves noticed something was odd. The Lord Inquisitor's goons tried to surreptitiously steal some sacred tech from the bowels of the forbidden planet, and one of the tech priests held captive with it confessed that it was an ancient weapon that predates everything in the Koronus Expanse.

Upon returning to Footfall, the Inquisitor has vacated and burned all evidence he was there, with a dangerous superweapon in tow. The Rogue Trader squeezes a location out of the Inquisitor's assistant, and sets off in hot pursuit through an ancient gateway in the far corner of the system!

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TW - Blood Also almost dead dove with mature themes. Its short words ramble that i tried wording as much clean as possible but still visit if you're an adult.

Kunrad x RT Heretic before game events. Not one shot thing just a small paragraph of words

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Kunrad felt the heavy headache. A way to start a day. Bolt pistol beside him with used bullets scattered the ash stains on the sheets and corpses all around more notable the Viscount being around them.

The Scenery isn't normal even in the context of it being usual espionage missions of Theodora's 'whispers of quick termination' literally.

What even is more bregugdlingly sour under his throat, is he did it with the man with heavy long red locks just casually using his lhos sticks with a heavy amesac in the early morning. The man on the balcony turns their head smirking his eyes devoid of pity on their view seeing kunrad now Bare, wounded and bloodied only using the sheets as bondages and its even obvious intentional they did it badly making him lost blood.

"Good morning, My little Serpe. Have good night sleep?"

"If you mean by being stabbed and get smothered by you by my target and you. I indeed get a very light sleep. Vincenzio truly you are helpful"

Kunrad said sarcastically as he tried to move. His body sings of pain straight on his buttocks and wounds. Kunrad dares not to say 'Sore'.

The Man on the balcony Vicenzio, gave wicked grin and chuckled, Entertained and Feeling Good of constant pain he can see his Cousin tried to hide.

"Your praise doesn't meet your eyes cousin. I remembered your enjoying our 'once in a lifetime event' espionage mission on the bed. In God Emperors name i remember you enjoying our little play with the viscount "

Kunrad sneered as he tried now getting his outer garments to dress.

"I dont recall Using a Bolt pistol as a toy fun on bed."

Kunrad recalls the recent night as he moves his hand and expressed disgust, But Vincenzio knows the way the Master of Whispers sway their hips and carrassed on their bottom that even in pain. The cute 'Serpe' of his enjoy their special nightly session with Viscount as a bonus.

Vicenzio hopes, whatever Afterlife the Viscount goes suffer but also enjoy their last moments of making them feel what Vicenzio feels.

And that's the feeling of the taste of power of Overwhelming a unique specimen that is his Cousin sharing the same blood the wench he in his core hates.