Expedition to Dimos [2021 Crusade]
Narrative
The Seer Council of Craftworld Iybraesil have received visions of the demise of their craftworld, at the hands of a powerful yet unknown enemy. The Matriarchy have sent Farseer Las’harion and a small expeditionary force to investigate the paths that tie Iybraesil to its doomed future. He, and his protégée Requielle, have traced the path back to the Dimo’s system, where they hope to uncover a vital link that may explain their premonitions and ultimately save Iybraesil from an untimely demise.
Farseer Las’harion
Las’harion is a senior member of the Seer Council of Iybraesil, recently tasked with tracking down links and clues that may explain and even prevent the preordained destruction of his craftworld.
Warlock Requielle
Requielle is a seer under the tutelage of Las’harion, who only recently joined the Path of the Seer. She is young, impetuous, and yet to take a step outside of the Craftworld. Las’harion is determined to hone her into the masterful Farseer that he sees in his own visions of the future.
Crimson Custodians Shrine
The Dire Avengers of the Crimson Custodians shrine are one of the foremost Aspect Warrior Shrines of Iybreasil, even among the plethora of Howling Banshees shrines present on the Craftworld. They are one of the smaller Dire Avenger shrines, preferring more defensive tactics to carefully engages enemies at medium range. They are humble but loyal to the Craftworld and its leadership, and they are trusted by many of Iybraesil to escort seers and autarchs on the battlefield. Their Exarch is Araenaia, who is a master of the twin Avenger shuriken catapult.
Wailing Wardens Shrine
Splitting Star Shrine
Storm Guardian Squad "Bearer of the Torch"
Howling Banshees of the Wailing Wardens Shrine
Vyper Squadron "Scything Tempest"
War Walker Squadron "Spear of Vaul"
War Walker Squadron "Pride of the Forge"
6030 Crusade 2021
Introduction
The Seer Council of Craftworld Iybraesil have received visions of the demise of their craftworld, at the hands of a powerful yet unknown enemy. The matriarchy have sent Farseer Las’harion and a small expeditionary force to investigate the paths that tie Iybraesil to a seemingly doomed future.
He, and his protégée Requielle, have traced the path back to the Dimo’s system, where they hope to uncover a vital link that may explain their premonitions.
Characters
Farseer Las’harion
Las’harion is a senior member of the Seer Council of Iybraesil, recently tasked with tracking down links and clues that may explain and even prevent the preordained destruction of his craftworld.
Seer Requielle
Requielle is a seer under the tutelage of Las’harion, who only recently joined the Path of the Seer. She is yet to
Crimson Custodians Shrine
The Dire Avengers of the Crimson Custodians shrine are one of the foremost Aspect Warrior Shrines of Iybreasil, even among the plethora of Howling Banshees shrines present on the Craftworld. They are trusted by many of Iybraesil to escort seers and autarchs on the battlefield.
Their Exarch wields a rare twin-Linked avenger shuriken catapult.
“Spear of Vaul” War Walker Squadron
Sable Sentries Shrine
“Scything Tempest” Vyper Squadron
Splitting Star Shrine
The Dark Reapers of the Splitting Star Shrine are a notorious Aspect shrine with an impressive Astartes kill count. Their Exarch is known for retrieving Astartes helmets from the battlefield as trophies for display in the shrine - something that is generally frowned upon by the other Aspect shrines. Over three dozen Astartes helmets from twenty different chapters are on display in the shrine.
Their Exarch wields the “Hammer of Yrlla”, an enhanced Aledari missile launcher with greater penetrative power.
Event Log:
Excursion to Dimo’s System:
After many cycles of scrying the future together on Iybraesil, Seers Las’harion and Requielle determine that their first destination is Geaeruthina (“The Garden of Gea”), or Dimo’s System as it is called by the Imperium.
They are escorted by a small military detachment for their protection, at the behest of Autarch Illisa Starscreamer, as they continue to follow the thread of Iybraesil’s ill-fated future.
01. Claiming Ground
Their first lead is to the haunted world of Dimo’s IV. Upon landfall, they discover that their enemies are already waiting for them: the Grey Knights. Las’harion prepared a small contingent to eliminate the Grey Knights and secure the site on Dimo’s IV. Knowing the abilities of the Grey Knights and the Space Marines in general, he knew that they would only interfere with the Aledari’s operations.
The psychic prowess of the Grey Knights was substantial, enough to inhibit Las’harion’s own abilities. Regardless, the Grey Knights were unable to withstand the missile bombardment from the Dark Reapers of the Splitting Star shrine. Several Grey Knights were killed, forcing the rest of their force to withdraw.
With the Space Marines pushed aside, Las’harion brings forth the rest of his escort and begins his work on Dimo’s IV.
02. Scrying For Leads
Casting his runes, Las’harion uncovers an ancient Aledari ruin on Dimo’s V that may hold some clues. He sets out with his escort to recover these clues that were connected to Iybraesil’s doom in the skein (whatever they may be). Unfortunately, they encounter another Space Marine strike team at the site, who appeared to be seeking the same items.
The two sides clashed on the site, neither side gaining an edge over the other. But the conflict and bloodshed disturbed the scene - Las’harion could sense what they all sought were fading away in the skein. Unwilling to commit further for what may have been a doomed endeavour, Las’harion ordered a retreat. This was a setback, but as least he could be content that the humans did not retrieve the items either.
03. Expanding The Search
Las’harion and his tutelage Requielle use their combined psychic prowess to uncover a new thread on the volcanic planet of Dimo’s I. Together they travel to Dimo’s I, where they encounter the plagued minions of the Death Guard, who were conducting their foul rituals. Despite their disgusting and imposing physiques, the Craftworlders dispatch them with ease, with much help from the Vyper Squadron “Scything Tempest.”
However, Las’harion realised that the Death Guard were not here to engage the Eldar. As soon as he arrived on Dimo’s I, he dispatched the entire expedition force back to Dimo’s V to eliminate yet another threat.
04. An Expanding Web
Las’harion guided his Eldar Warriors to Dimo’s V and sought his target: a Dark Angels commander. With Requielle at his side, he directed his battle force to eliminate the commander and his Deathwing bodyguard.
The Astartes were caught completely by surprise, and though they rallied to defend their leader they withered under the combined laser and shuriken fire. The commander was even able to come to blows with Las’harion, but had no defence against the psychic onslaught of the two Seers.
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