Mathais sat deep in thought pondering his next move. He had
been playing these games and intrigues ever since Horus had decided to betray
the Emperor. His mission secret and only shared with a chosen few. Of those
only Thessalo, Ryonne, and Karlous still drew breath. It was a hard task but
one he planned to see through. They had no real allies on either side of the
split. Yet he had managed to find allies elsewhere, In the Ogryn Brothers Throm and Grom who brought their tribes with them, as well as Greiner and the other elders of a few Demiburg Clans. They could never approach the Imperium with their true identities always
under some deceit or guise. And those who pledged themselves to the Chaos Gods
were never to know his true intent. But he would play the role given to him for
though it branded him traitor and he knew history would remember him that way
if it remembered him at all he must put his duty above his pride.
Mathais heard a knock at the door. “Come in.” he says.
Thessalo Ryonne and Karlous enter closing the door behind them. “We may have
found a way.” Says Ryonne. A fleet of the followers of the Dark Gods is coming
this way.” Says Karlous. “Set up a meeting with the Demiburg and Ogryn Chieftains.
Mathais rode the landing ship down to the surface
accompanied by his three brothers in arms. The Chieftains had assembled in the
Dwelling of Throm who along with his brother Grom were the leaders of the
Ogryn. Greiner the Elder Clansman of the Demiburg was also there. “It is time
we have found our way into the system without
bringing full attention to ourselves. So prepare yourselves for battle.”
Says Mathias. Throm looks at his
brother who roars his approval. “We are ready to crack some heads. This
idleness does not suit us.” Says Throm. “And you know we will honor our word to
follow you wherever you need us.” Said Greiner. “Then it is settled.” Says
Mathais. He turns and marches out.
“Hail the incoming fleet. I must speak to their leader. It
is time to play our parts.” Says Mathais
As Mathais, Thessalo, Ryonne and Karlous boarded the Command
barge of the fleet they were escorted to an council chamber and face to face
with a Deamon Prince. You could feel the power, hatred and brutal cunning
flowing out of him. Mathais begins “ I am Mathais and these are…”. “I know who
you are.” Says The Prince his voice like molten gravel. “What I do not know is
what you want.” Well at least he has heard of us Mathais thinks that makes
things much easier. “ We would like to join you in your journey in system and
be of any help we can. It has been long since I got to spill blood alongside
others who serve the true masters of this universe and not The False Emperor.
What may we call you?” Says Mathias. “You may call me Darumvidrill for you
could never even fathom my true name. You may accompany us as long as you pull
your weight and do not hinder my conquest of this system. I have heard you are
useful prove so and you will be rewarded. Fail me and find your pitiful
existence at an end. Now begone I tire of your presence.” Says Darumvidrill. As
they are in transit back to their own ship Mathais says to his companioins “We
can never let them discover our true purpose in this system.”
