Abyss Stalkers



Abyss Stalkers
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Abyss Stalkers Primaris Intercessor.  == Space Marine Chapter ==

=== Allegiance === Imperium of Man

=== Founding === Ultima Founding

=== Successor of === Space Wolves

=== Chapter Master === Vidar Farseer

=== Homeworld === Niflheim IX

=== Fortress-Monastery === Helgafjell

=== Allies === (To be added)

=== Number of Marines === 1,000+

=== Specialty === Close-Combat, Search and Destroy, Stealth, Terror Tactics, Warp Warfare

=== Battle cry === "A thousand blades for a thousand heads!"

=== Colours === Black, Grey, Silver

=== Successor chapter(s) === None


 * "The sky will bleed and the heavens shall rip apart, releasing the beasts from within."
 * &#x2014; Line from Wulfentime Prophecy

The Abyss Stalkers are a Non-Codex compliant Space Marine Chapter in the 41st Millenium, created as a part of the Ultima Founding of Adeptus Astartes from the lineage of the feral Space Wolves. The Abyss Stalkers are masters of terror combat, attacking bit by bit, leaving destroyed corpses and hanging bodies on poles, slowly destroying enemy moral before releasing an all-out assault. Though they are a loyal Chapter, they are known to be more aggressive than most of their fellow chapters; attacking those they deem as heretics on sight, claiming it as an act of the Emperor's Executioners. It is unknown if this is one of the side effects of the Canis Helix.

This chapter seems to have a strange obsession with Morkai and his uprising, because of the strange vision that their Chapter Master Vidar had and now every marine has to go through as a test.

The Lone Wolf
Among the Fenrisians, there was a whisper of a warrior who walks in the wilds alone. Only appearing before a disaster to help, before disappearing once again. A man who was said to be able to fight even a mighty Thunderwolf barehanded. Whose mighty visions had saved the lives of many.

These rumors eventually reached even the ears of the Space Wolves, raising suspicions as if even a man existed. Curious, a lone Wolf Priest left the fang in search of this warrior. After ten days of long travel, the Priest tracked what he believed to be the man, though what he saw was nothing like what the people had spoken of. Indeed he walked alone, but he did not look the part of a man of legend. The Wolf Priest followed behind the lone warrior for a week before he showed his true self. The man hunted a Fenrisian Great Bear and after a long battle was able to win, not with brute strength but with strategy. It was at this time the Wolf Priest presented himself to the lone warrior.

To his surprise, the warrior did not look surprised but instead looked as if he had planned it. The man told the priest that he had seen him in a vision, and that travel would not be possible for that night. As a blizzard was on its way, the man offered to shelter the priest and showed him to his home. That night the man and the priest feasted on the body of the bear. After the feast, the fenrisian revealed himself as Vidar Farseer, the last surviving man of his tribe. He told the priest of how he gained the name from his visions of the future and how he wanders alone to protect those who can't protect himself. Noting this the priest knew he had a possible Rune Priest on his hands and in the morning made the walk back to the fang with the Vidar.Upon returning to the fang Vidar was faced with the trials of becoming a Space Wolf and beginning his new life as one that walks among the stars. Within minutes Vidar was faced in front of the Gate of Morkai, its heat causing beads of sweat to flow from his head. As he began to step he felt as if his body was being ripped apart, as if something from beyond was tearing at him.

Upon entering it seemed as if the whole world vanished, as Vidar was faced with his biggest regret. The vision that he had not prophesied, the vision that led to the destruction of his whole tribe. Everywhere around him was destruction, the sky black as a storm raged, the sea's mighty waves crashing into the shore. The noise drowned out everything and allowed a rival tribe to sneak in and begin to raid the camp. In what seemed like an instant Vidar was once faced with the faces of people he was called brothers, all screaming for help. Even the face of his wife and children, their screams ripping his soul apart once again. The screams filled his head, causing him to go mad, he fell to his knees screaming for it to stop. But against his wishes, it went on, the memories that he had buried long ago resurfacing, the demons he had left haunted him for what seemed like an eternity. But when all hope seemed lost, Vidar remembered what he was told by his mentor, "There will be times when everything around you is gone, when it will only be you. This is the curse of the sight, the curse of being only able to save yourself". He put his hand into the mud feeling the ground, before standing with anger in his eyes. Suddenly lightning began to spark from his fist, Vidar went into a blind fury killing every last enemy in sight. The storm seemed to have bent to Vidar's will during the rage, helping him destroy all those he had so chosen. In an instant Vidar felt the cold stone of the Aett's floors, have finally crossed the gate, passing the trial. The lightning still flickered from his body, showing his psychic powers had finally matured, this pleased the council of Rune Priest watching from above.

It was time for him to try to final trial and become one of the wolves, to finally rise and walk in the footsteps of Russ. Vidar was dropped a thousand miles from the Aett and was told to drink from the cup of the wulfen. Afterwards, he was told to return to the Aett, and that he must overcome his own true demon, only then would he become a true Vlka Fenryka. Vidar walked across the snowy plains of Fenris for weeks before being forced into a cave because of a storm, its winds causing the snow itself to rip and tear at his flesh. The cave he entered was quiet, its icy walls reflected him giving him a full view of himself. Vidar settled down for the night, knowing that the pains of his bodies wouldn't allow him to sleep, no matter how much he wanted to. Time seemed to stand still for a moment before his eyes slowly fluttered shut, there was something hypnotizing about the cave, its peaceful nature caused him to sleep even though his body ached. Vidar woke to a loud crash, as the entrance he had used had collapsed, causing him to be stuck in the cave. For days Vidar walked around the room looking for a way out, he even clawed at the once large opening until his nails bled, trying to desperately make an opening. Eventually, Vidar accepted his fate and sat to wait out the rest of his days, when a White Wolf appeared out of a crack in the wall. To Vidar's surprise, it didn't attack him, it just sat across from him and stared at him, its deep blue eyes slowly drifting him away. Suddenly Vidar awoken in a nightmare, his body began to feel as if it was being ripped apart as the Canis Helix finally began to mature in his body.

Though the pain was intense, what Vidar saw troubled him more. Everything was destroyed, piles of bodies lied everywhere. The sky was red and ripped in half, and fire raged all around him. In the distance he saw the great Leman Russ himself being devoured by what could only be described as a demon itself, its two heads tearing him limb from limb. Vidar recognized the beast as Morkai himself. After devouring the primarch it stared Vidar, and as it did Vidar felt his body transform more and more. His bones began to fuse, and nails grew, the nightmare began to haunt him more and more. All around he saw death, and the eyes of Morkai began to rip his soul apart. No matter how much he tried Vidar couldn't change his gaze, the cursed wolves eyes burned into his soul. The pain was so great it cause it to begin to tear at his eyes, trying to force them to change their focus, he eventually was able to tear one out, and as it hit the ground it changed black, its iris changing to a deep yellow. The nightmare ended, and Vidar woke, his body being completely different then it was when he fell asleep. Vidar recognized the dream as one of his visions and had a new goal to warn the Wolves of its dark intentions. To his surprise, the white wolf still sat there just staring at him.

As Vidar approached the wolf stood and began to walk towards a crack in the wall, as if to tell him to follow. Vidar did as instructed and as if a sign from Russ the wolf led him out into the wilderness. Vidar thanked the wolf and offered it to follow him, claiming it was a gift of Russ, and was meant to lead him to greatness. Within a couple of days, Vidar was faced in front of the Fang, being greeted by the Wolf Priest that brought him there. He was led into the Aett where his brothers where feasting, Vidar though didn't want to join telling the Priest of the vision. Vidar was taken into the deepest depths of the fang where the vision was studied alongside the eye, whose reflection showed only destruction. This study was to no avail though, as the memories were torn and were unable to be put back together. Though the vision was seen as a bad omen, and the Wolf Priests began to study what they had been able obtained from his memories.

Vidar was inducted into the Council of Rune Priests where he spent the next century working with each Great Company, learning their sagas. Upon finally gaining the rank of true Rune Priest, Vidar asked for a meeting with Logan to speak about the dark visions he had seen. Vidar requested for an army so that he could find the truth about the vision, this request amused the Great Wolf. Logan explained to Vidar that even though his visions had never led his men to a stray before he could not just give him an army. He though did take the vision seriously and told Vidar that he would make council with Bjorn and see what his wisdom says on the matter.

Days later the Great Wolf approached Vidar and told him that he would be granted his army under a single condition. He must serve in the Deathwatch and fight the galaxies greatest foes, and learn how to lead under any circumstance; and that he would only return was he thought he was ready and was sure with what the contents of the vision were, no time sooner. With that request, Vidar left the fang saying goodbye to everyone he knew and made way for the closest Deathwatch outpost, prepared to begin his new life.

Meeting of the Tribes
During the horrific event known as the Siege of Fenris, millions of innocent Fenrisians were massacred by the forces of the hated Thousand Sons. This event not only left the Space Wolves a fraction of its power, but it also created a deep hatred in the hearts of peoples. This hatred eventually led to an event known simply as the Meeting of the Tribes. Across Fenris 10 surviving tribes began to march towards a central plain, the mass amount of warriors immediately gained the interest of the wolves and multiple Wolf Priests were sent to overview what they thought was gonna be an all-out war.

The meeting began early in the morning with a loud horn being blasted from over a hill as hundreds of tribesmen march down, as from the other direction the sounds of drums could be heard. Within minutes thousands of fenrisian formed a mass pit of warriors, with an opening in the middle. Out of the horde, the Jarls of the clans appeared, each looking more beaten and battered than the last. Once they began speaking the Wolf Priests sent in Servo Skulls to listen in from a closer distance. To their surprise, instead of words of hatred and war the men spoke of the devastation they all experience.

The meeting went on for hours until the Jarls came to an agreement. They agreed to unite as one to bring revenge to those that had murdered their families and friends. They would fight as one, as brothers until the daemons breathed their last breaths. With that said the Jarls turned to their men and told them they would begin the march to the Fang in the morning and would demand they be taken in.

The Wolf Returns
It had been almost a century since Vidar had left the Fang and joined the Deathwatch. But with the Siege of Fenris and the Great Rift forming Vidar hurried back, worried that if he didn't act now his prophecy would become history and the end of the galaxy would come. Upon entering the system Vidar was horrified by the sight of the land he once called home in flames, cursing himself for not being able to be there when he was needed.

Upon landing at the footsteps of the Fang he was greeted by the Wolf Priest he hadn't seen since the day he left, though he was scarred by siege he still stood tall. Vidar kept his greetings short, has he only wanted to get to Logan and have his army assembled. Upon entering the Great Wolfs hall he was met by Logan, Bjorn, and Njal who were all standing around a table talking about what to do. Vidar introduced himself and was greeted by Logan who could see that Vidar had changed much since their last meeting, but was disappointed to tell him that he wouldn't be able to keep his end of the deal, as the mighty force that was the Space Wolves was not as it used to be.

Logan told Vidar that the best he could do was to give him the Great Company of the Ironwolf or Bloodhowlers as each had no current Wolf Lord. Vidar though rejected this idea as he hasn't earned the honor from them and doubts if they would respect his command. Disappointed Vidar complicated what to do alongside the others, Bjorn asked him to explain what he had learned about his vision. Vidar explained the vision once again though he didn't have much more information about it, Bjorn took it seriously since the Great Rift expanding is one of the visions sign. Bjorn asked Logan if he could even offer him a strike squad of one his wolf guard, but before Logan could answer a large sound that sounded like a thunderstorm came from outside the Fang. Upon looking outside Logan was surprised to see the mass amount of Fenrisians standing outside the Fang and went to the entrance to speak with them.

Upon coming out he was told by the Jarls of how they came to join and fight alongside them. Logan turned to Njal and asked him of what he thought, Njal answered that the men were true warriors have surviving the siege, though some of them clearly show traces of tainting from chaos. After minutes of contemplating the Great Wolf decided to allow the warriors to join their ranks, but made sure to tell the Jarls that the slightest sign of chaos would lead to the man being terminated on the spot. He also made sure to warn them that most of their men wouldn't survive the procedures, and that even though they were Jarls in their past lives once they joined they would be treated just like any other marine. The Jarls agreed and the warriors began to march into the Fang, their marching feet making it sound like raving thunderstorm. Logan looked at Vidar, "It's gonna take weeks to get through all of them, but after our ranks are filled you may take the extra's, I can't promise you much but its the best I can do."

Weeks past before every tribesman was done and after it was all done Vidar was given an army of a couple hundred marines. The news of Guilliman awakening and his new Primaris Marines had also reached the Fang and Vidar asked Logan to allow him to go and request for him to become a Chapter Master of a new chapter, a chapter focused around finding the truth of the prophecy and stopping it from going into full fold. Though urged not too, Logan agreed with Vidar and sent the request to Terra informing them of Vidar coming for request of a new chapter.

Upon landing on Terra, Vidar was met by an Ultramarine Intercessor Squad to escort him to Guilliman. When he met Guilliman, the Primarch was happy to see that the wolves finally were requesting for a successor chapter, and asked him of what his numbers were. Vidar told him that his numbers were comparable to about 6 companies and Guilliman told him he would fill the rest of the chapter with his Primaris Marines as long as he agreed to help him with his upcoming Indomitus Crusade. Vidar agreed and within the month he was given a fleet of his own with a full chapter of marines, and orders by Guilliman to clear a sub-sector as part of his crusade.

Chapter Homeworld
Niflheim IX was once a mining world for the imperium during the Dark Age of Technology, this

thought of because of the vast amount of Ceramite in its many mountains.

The planet though was one of great hardships, while for the first five years the colonist had naught but a normal life. It was the next decade that showed the planets cruelty. As it was whipped further and further away from its star, becoming colder and colder every day, only to begin its return after 5 years.

This intense cold was only survivable because of the planets many underground tunnels with steam exhausts that allow any life to live. During this harsh winter, many of the machines broke and snapped. But also its thick atmosphere, that makes starring into the night sky impossible even during a day with no clouds. This caused the planet to develop a thick and deep fog that many would get lost in.

It was these factors that caused many of the first colonists to die, but those that survived would be hit by a wave of raiders, stripping them of any remaining resources they had.

Out of this harsh planet though, was born an equalling tough race of humans, known simply as the Niflhel. These humans survived the planets dangerous weather by resorting to a barbaric way, forming clans and protecting only those that came from their own. Standing an average foot above that of a regular human, with pale skin and rich long hair with a vast range of colours.

These people wouldn't be found again by the Imperium until the Indomitus Crusade when the Lord Commander Guilliman sent the Space Marine Chapter known as the Abyss Stalkers to reclaim the world. Beginning what would be known as the Campaign for Niflheim, a campaign that left the chapters 9th company, the wolfs den to be almost completely destroyed by thoses who also sought to claim the planet as their own.

During this campaign, the Abyss Stalker were able to meet the Niflhel and integrate them with the religion of Fenrisian. It would be these humans that would refill the chapters 9th company and continue to resupply the chapter with fresh bodies till this date.

Chapter Relics

 * Eye Of Morkai- This black eye with a yellow iris is the very eye Great Wolf Vidar ripped out during his Test of Morkai. It's kept in a preservation container and is kept in the Great Wolfs chamber, only brought out during times of war as it seems to enhance the psychic powers of any marine carrying it. Looking into the eye's reflects destruction and fire burning all around.


 * Skull of Morblak - This large orc skull was obtained after a battle against a chaos tainted orc boss on a warp planet. After the battle, it was taken as a trophy of victory but once brought to Helgafjell Rune Priests found it still emitted warp energy that causes those around it to fight even after death. After days of purifying, it was placed on top of the chapter's banner to give those around it even more power.

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- Line from Wulfentime Prophecy