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Small in numbers yet cunning in mind, the Artists of Agony are a Slaanesh-worshipping warband that controls the world of Dragoste.

Origins
Originally a much larger force, the warband that became the Artists of Agony was caught in a trap by loyalist forces. They were massacred, cut down by scores, and the survivors escaped into the unknown. Iccabod Dael took control of the group and granted them a new name, dubbing them the Artists of Agony. Thus the warband was born into its current state, eager to spread their art of violence.

Dael directed his fellows to find a place of refuge, a world to call their own. Searching for an established yet secretive Slaanesh cult, the warband took up residence and established dominance over the planet of Dragoste. Though lacking in marines, the warband quickly united with the cultist leader, Jueelya, to boost its members.

Relic Hunting
Pending

Marines

 * Iccabod Dael: The current leader of the Artists of Agony, a surprisingly quiet and reserved man. This cool exterior conceals his true personality which often manifests itself in battle, revealing his true sadistic side. He wears armor with a unique paintjob, quartered with leopard print alternating with tiger stripes. His personal weapon is a custom-made whip.
 * Jackel Abendon: Iccabod's second in command.
 * Faidon Nagal: Pending
 * Vladim Sarrin: Pending
 * Aryeh Jansen: Pending
 * Sabrael Krandall: Arrogant and condescending even to his own, Sabrael Krandall has the brightest and messiest color scheme of all the Artists of Agony. He fears no foe and proudly wears his brilliant colors onto the battlefield in full glory. Despite his personality, he is a talented warrior. Carries a chainsword.
 * Rellus Serro: Close friend to Faustus, wears armor with patterns the opposite of his comrade. They are rarely separated in battle.
 * Faustus Hailanda: Rellus' best friend, he wears armor with patterns the opposite of his comrade.
 * Markain Falko: Pending

Cultists

 * Jueelya: The leader of the cultists, a young woman with a taste for gold clothes. She is entirely devoted to Slaanesh, even moreso than her fellows and possibly even the Artists. However, she hides this when dealing with anyone not a member of the cult.
 * Camilla Olzden: Pending

Cult and Culture
The Artists of Agony are followers of Slaanesh, and as such enjoy the arts and pleasure. All members enjoy painting their armor with vibrant patterns; animal prints are especially common. The Artists simply work over their existing paintjobs, resulting in mismatched and chaotic patterns. Compared to other warbands, the Artists seem more relaxed and reserved, though this is simply a front.

Tactics
Unlike most warbands, the Artists are conservative in combat, preferring to scheme ahead and execute artful yet devastating blows upon their enemies. Planning sessions can go on for hours, even days.

In direct, open battle, most members prefer to use ranged weapons, though the higher-ranking amongst them prefer pain-inflicting melee devices such as whips.

Recruitment
Recruits are either taken from those seeking Slaanesh's pleasure or are forced into service. The latter explicitly search out the Artists, looking for fellow devotees of their chosen Chaos God.

Mutations
Pending

Dragoste
Dragoste is the adopted homeworld of the Artists of Agony. It is a small, isolated planet with a quite unremarkable though warm climate. All of the cities are clustered together on one continent, with the largest being Scobit. This is where the Artists of Agony are based, though they have various outposts across the planet run by cultists.

Scobit
Scobit is the capital of Dragoste. Like the other cities, it consists of large stone buildings built in basic rectangular shapes. The streets are cobblestone However, as the world is effectively dedicated to Slaanesh, they are decorated with intricate carvings and bright paints. Atop these buildings are large gardens full of lush plants and flowers.