Know Your Gods - Khorne

Part Two of Ten - Know Your Gods is an original Warhammer Online lore series by Cicadymn (Sam).

We’re back again featuring another god of the Warhammer Fantasy setting. This time we’re looking into Khorne, and let me just say, you’d better buckle up, because we’re in for one hell of a ride. Let’s start out by explaining a little bit about who Khorne is. Khorne is the most violent and brutal god in the Warhammer setting, at least in my opinion. Ever heard the common phrases “Blood for the Blood God!” or “Skulls for the Skull Throne!”? According the Khorne, these are more than battle cries because he is the Blood God and Lord of Skulls (sitting atop a mighty mountain of skulls). These skulls come from his followers and enemies alike. It is also said that Khorne doesn’t care who’s blood flows, as long as it flows.

Khorne is a strange god. He grew from a single emotion—rage—and as such, isn’t a very swell guy to be around. While Slaneesh, god of hedonism and seeker of pleasure in every act, is technically his arch-nemesis, Khorne is also quite opposed to Tzeentch, who we saw in the previous segment. You see, Khorne isn’t very fond of spell casters, and for that matter despises the way Tzeentch goes about his business. So, if you’re the kind of player who prefers getting up in someone’s face and chopping them to pieces with a mighty axe, rather then blasting them with a spell from afar, you might just be a follower of Khorne. One thing to note, Khorne’s greater daemon is the bloodthirster, these daemons are massive creatures with the head of a horned-dog or human, wings like a bat and carry around a massive two handed battle-axe and whip. These creatures are some of the most fierce you can meet on the battlefield.

First, let’s take a look at exactly what Khorne has to offer you. As we saw with Tzeentch, he gifts many of his followers with various strange powers, sometimes warping them beyond their mental capacity. Good news! You wont have to turn into a hideous mutated freak to join Khorne, but chances are you’ll still lose your mind. Khorne Berserkers, as they’ve come to be called, often charge in head-first against enemies, not caring about their firepower or strength. They seek only to slaughter as many foes as they can before their skulls are added to Khorne’s mountain as well. Your suit comes in a stylish red, black, and brass color scheme and as a member of Khorne’s army, you will have to be the strongest of the strong. Are you ready to charge in at a moment’s notice, destroying anything and everything in your path? Is excessive violence your forte? Do you crave first-hand experience in dismembering someones body? Do you have a death wish? Chances are, Khorne is the god for you.

Another positive is that followers of Khorne don’t waste their precious time and energy building troublesome temples. Instead, every time you march to battle, it is an affirmation of Khorne’s ideals. The best way to worship him is to battle your heart out (quite literally).

Lets say, you’re not into spell-casting or excessive mindless violence; what’s next? I have good news! There are eight more chances to find the perfect omnipresent being for you. There are two Chaos gods left, and many others to follow. Which one comes out next week? That will remain a mystery for now. If you’re still unsure whether or not either Khorne or Tzeentch are right for you, sit tight. You can always come back to Khorne in the end, right? I’m sure he wont be too angry…

-Cicadymn

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