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	The Religio Mortem is a loose group of cults and sects that worship death in some capacity, typically believed to have either one god that comes in the form of three figures or three gods acting as one. The first and oldest of the three is Hal — a mistranslation of the word Hell, itself an older mistranslation of the name Hel. In the form of Hal, the god is a female human who wears a pitch black hood with matching cloak that light cannot escape. It is she who reaps the dead, to be tortured for eternity or to lay them to rest in eternal peace. It is anybody's guess how accurate Hal is, and whether she's based off of Aza'gorod — although the Death Cultists do worship and welcome death. The second form is Apepoatl the Dark Serpent, with shadowy feathers that devour those who refused to transition from limbo to death. The name is thought to be from somewhere near Merika and Nord Afrika, though again it is a probable mistranslation. Said to follow the shadow of the sun, the Dark Serpent brings with it war and chaos to those near the unwilling to die. The very nature of Apepoatl has made some jurisdictions outlaw its worship, not helped by the common belief that the Dark Serpent requires blood sacrifice from a heart to be summoned. Last is Germberus the Guard Hound, the fiery-red dog who protects the dead from being disturbed and acts as the first and last barrier between the living and the dead. Some sects say Germberus has multiple heads, but this detail changes from planet to planet. It is thought Germberus originated from the tales of Astral Hounds and myths of Ancient Terra. Almost no Space Marines and Eldar worship Germberus, as the core tenet of this god is to never revive the dead in any way.		The Religio Mortem is a loose group of cults and sects that worship death in some capacity, typically believed to have either one god that comes in the form of three figures or three gods acting as one. The first and oldest of the three is Hal — a mistranslation of the word Hell, itself an older mistranslation of the name Hel. In the form of Hal, the god is a female human who wears a pitch black hood with matching cloak that light cannot escape. It is she who reaps the dead, to be tortured for eternity or to lay them to rest in eternal peace. It is anybody's guess how accurate Hal is, and whether she's based off of Aza'gorod — although the Death Cultists do worship and welcome death. The second form is Apepoatl the Dark Serpent, with shadowy feathers that devour those who refused to transition from limbo to death. The name is thought to be from somewhere near Merika and Nord Afrika, though again it is a probable mistranslation. Said to follow the shadow of the sun, the Dark Serpent brings with it war and chaos to those near the unwilling to die. The very nature of Apepoatl has made some jurisdictions outlaw its worship, not helped by the common belief that the Dark Serpent requires blood sacrifice from a heart to be summoned. Last is Germberus the Guard Hound, the fiery-red dog who protects the dead from being disturbed and acts as the first and last barrier between the living and the dead. Some sects say Germberus has multiple heads, but this detail changes from planet to planet. It is thought Germberus originated from the tales of Astral Hounds and myths of Ancient Terra. Almost no Space Marines and Eldar worship Germberus, as the core tenet of this god is to never revive the dead in any way.

	Though the religion itself had its foundations on Terra, the Religio Mortem became increasingly decentralized as it followed the expedition fleets of the Great Crusade. By M40, there are a multitude of different interpretations and variations regarding the depiction of the gods ~~came to be~~, but there are common features most sects agree on and the Death Cults do collectively tend to attract the suicidal, insane, and serene zealots of the Imperium. Commonly, the cultists themselves either wish to die, spread death in the most efficient way possible, comes to terms with death to find peace, or some combination of the three. The most infamous Death Cultist is believed to have been Mortarion, but the question of whether he actually worshiped the Death Gods or simply believed in their existence is entirely up in the air. Some worlds have also associated the Religio Mortem with Chaos — specifically to Mala, Nurgle, and Khorne. It is not unusual for the Death Cults to be driven underground when a jurisdiction outlaws them.		Though the religion itself had its foundations on Terra, the Religio Mortem became increasingly decentralized as it followed the expedition fleets of the Great Crusade. By M40, there are a multitude of different interpretations and variations regarding the depiction of the gods, but there are common features most sects agree on and the Death Cults do collectively tend to attract the suicidal, insane, and serene zealots of the Imperium. Commonly, the cultists themselves either wish to die, spread death in the most efficient way possible, comes to terms with death to find peace, or some combination of the three. The most infamous Death Cultist is believed to have been Mortarion, but the question of whether he actually worshiped the Death Gods or simply believed in their existence is entirely up in the air. Some worlds have also associated the Religio Mortem with Chaos — specifically to Mala, Nurgle, and Khorne. It is not unusual for the Death Cults to be driven underground when a jurisdiction outlaws them.

	Unsurprisingly, the Assassin Temples prefer to recruit from the Death Cults, as there is a strong historic association between the Assassins of the Salt Wastes and the Religio Mortem, notwithstanding the considerable overlap in practices and traditions. This preference seems to have borne fruit, as the cultists have proven time and again that they are willing go to great lengths to kill a target. The criminal elements of a Death Cult will likewise tend to work as assassins for hire. The most famous use of Death Cultists as assassins is the failed assassination attempt of the Traveling Court by Inquisitor Fyodor Karamazov; where — after seeing how using Death Cultists worked so well for the Imperium [[Nobledark_Imperium_Imperial_Forces#The_Assassins\|when they turned the Assassins of the Salt Wastes into the Officio Assassinorum]] — the rogue Inquisitor convinced an isolated sect of Death Cultists into trying to kill the Imperial Family. The Imperial Army frowns upon Death Cult practices and beliefs within its ranks, as there is a stigma that the tenets of the Religio Mortem turns soldiers' wills weak and convinces them into acting as suicidal cannon fodder instead of effective warriors. This stigma is not entirely true, as even when Death Cultists are suicidal, they will try to kill as many enemies as possible whilst dying.		Unsurprisingly, the Assassin Temples prefer to recruit from the Death Cults, as there is a strong historic association between the Assassins of the Salt Wastes and the Religio Mortem, notwithstanding the considerable overlap in practices and traditions. This preference seems to have borne fruit, as the cultists have proven time and again that they are willing go to great lengths to kill a target. The criminal elements of a Death Cult will likewise tend to work as assassins for hire. The most famous use of Death Cultists as assassins is the failed assassination attempt of the Traveling Court by Inquisitor Fyodor Karamazov; where — after seeing how using Death Cultists worked so well for the Imperium [[Nobledark_Imperium_Imperial_Forces#The_Assassins\|when they turned the Assassins of the Salt Wastes into the Officio Assassinorum]] — the rogue Inquisitor convinced an isolated sect of Death Cultists into trying to kill the Imperial Family. The Imperial Army frowns upon Death Cult practices and beliefs within its ranks, as there is a stigma that the tenets of the Religio Mortem turns soldiers' wills weak and convinces them into acting as suicidal cannon fodder instead of effective warriors. This stigma is not entirely true, as even when Death Cultists are suicidal, they will try to kill as many enemies as possible whilst dying.

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	===Religio Mortem===		===Religio Mortem===
	The Religio Mortem is a loose group of cults and sects that worship death in some capacity, typically believed to have either one god that comes in the form of three figures or three gods acting as one. The first and oldest of the three is Hal — a mistranslation of the word Hell, itself an older mistranslation of the name Hel. In the form of Hal, the god is a female human who wears a pitch black hood with matching cloak that light cannot escape. It is she who reaps the dead, to be tortured for eternity or to lay them to rest in eternal peace. It is anybody's guess how accurate Hal is, and whether she's based off of Aza'gorod — although the Death Cultists do worship and welcome death. The second form is Apepoatl the Dark Serpent, with shadowy feathers that devour those who refused to transition from limbo to death. The name is thought to be from somewhere near Merika and Nord Afrika, again a probable mistranslation. Said to follow the shadow of the sun, the Dark Serpent brings with it war and chaos ~~for~~ those near the unwilling to die. The very nature of Apepoatl has made some jurisdictions outlaw its worship, not helped by the common belief that the Dark Serpent requires blood sacrifice from a heart to be summoned. Last is Germberus the Guard Hound, the fiery-red dog who protects the dead from being disturbed and acts as the first and last barrier between the living and the dead. Some sects say Germberus has multiple heads, but this detail changes from planet to planet. It is thought Germberus originated from the tales of Astral Hounds and myths of Ancient Terra. Almost no Space Marines and Eldar worship Germberus, as the core tenet of this god is to never revive the dead in any way.		The Religio Mortem is a loose group of cults and sects that worship death in some capacity, typically believed to have either one god that comes in the form of three figures or three gods acting as one. The first and oldest of the three is Hal — a mistranslation of the word Hell, itself an older mistranslation of the name Hel. In the form of Hal, the god is a female human who wears a pitch black hood with matching cloak that light cannot escape. It is she who reaps the dead, to be tortured for eternity or to lay them to rest in eternal peace. It is anybody's guess how accurate Hal is, and whether she's based off of Aza'gorod — although the Death Cultists do worship and welcome death. The second form is Apepoatl the Dark Serpent, with shadowy feathers that devour those who refused to transition from limbo to death. The name is thought to be from somewhere near Merika and Nord Afrika, though again it is a probable mistranslation. Said to follow the shadow of the sun, the Dark Serpent brings with it war and chaos to those near the unwilling to die. The very nature of Apepoatl has made some jurisdictions outlaw its worship, not helped by the common belief that the Dark Serpent requires blood sacrifice from a heart to be summoned. Last is Germberus the Guard Hound, the fiery-red dog who protects the dead from being disturbed and acts as the first and last barrier between the living and the dead. Some sects say Germberus has multiple heads, but this detail changes from planet to planet. It is thought Germberus originated from the tales of Astral Hounds and myths of Ancient Terra. Almost no Space Marines and Eldar worship Germberus, as the core tenet of this god is to never revive the dead in any way.

	Though the religion itself had its foundations on Terra, the Religio Mortem became increasingly decentralized as it followed the expedition fleets of the Great Crusade. By M40, there are a multitude of different interpretations and variations regarding the depiction of the gods came to be, but there are common features most sects agree on and the Death Cults do collectively tend to attract the suicidal, insane, and serene zealots of the Imperium. Commonly, the cultists themselves either wish to die, spread death in the most efficient way possible, comes to terms with death to find peace, or some combination of the three. The most infamous Death Cultist is believed to have been Mortarion, but the question of whether he actually worshiped the Death Gods or simply believed in their existence is entirely up in the air. Some worlds have also associated the Religio Mortem with Chaos — specifically to Mala, Nurgle, and Khorne. It is not unusual for the Death Cults to be driven underground when a jurisdiction outlaws them.		Though the religion itself had its foundations on Terra, the Religio Mortem became increasingly decentralized as it followed the expedition fleets of the Great Crusade. By M40, there are a multitude of different interpretations and variations regarding the depiction of the gods came to be, but there are common features most sects agree on and the Death Cults do collectively tend to attract the suicidal, insane, and serene zealots of the Imperium. Commonly, the cultists themselves either wish to die, spread death in the most efficient way possible, comes to terms with death to find peace, or some combination of the three. The most infamous Death Cultist is believed to have been Mortarion, but the question of whether he actually worshiped the Death Gods or simply believed in their existence is entirely up in the air. Some worlds have also associated the Religio Mortem with Chaos — specifically to Mala, Nurgle, and Khorne. It is not unusual for the Death Cults to be driven underground when a jurisdiction outlaws them.

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	===Religio Mortem===		===Religio Mortem===
	The Religio Mortem is a loose group of cults and sects that worship death in some capacity, typically believed to have either one god that comes in the form of three figures or three gods acting as one. The first and oldest of the three is Hal — a mistranslation of the word Hell, itself an older mistranslation of the name Hel. In the form of Hal, the god is a female human who wears a pitch black hood with matching cloak that light cannot escape. It is she who reaps the dead, to be tortured for eternity or to lay them to rest in eternal peace. It is anybody's guess how accurate Hal is, and whether she's based off of Aza'gorod — although the Death Cultists do worship and welcome death. The second form is Apepoatl the Dark Serpent, with shadowy feathers ~~which~~ devour those who refused to transition to death ~~from limbo~~. The name is thought to be from somewhere near Merika and Nord Afrika, again a probable mistranslation. Said to follow the shadow of the sun, the Dark Serpent brings with it war and chaos for those near the unwilling to die. The very nature of Apepoatl has made some jurisdictions outlaw its worship, not helped by the common belief that the Dark Serpent requires blood sacrifice from a heart to be summoned. Last is Germberus the Guard Hound, the fiery-red dog who protects the dead from being disturbed and acts as the first and last barrier between the living and the dead. Some sects say Germberus has multiple heads, but this detail changes from planet to planet. It is thought Germberus originated from the tales of Astral Hounds and myths of Ancient Terra. Almost no Space Marines and Eldar worship Germberus, as the core tenet of this god is to never revive the dead in any way.		The Religio Mortem is a loose group of cults and sects that worship death in some capacity, typically believed to have either one god that comes in the form of three figures or three gods acting as one. The first and oldest of the three is Hal — a mistranslation of the word Hell, itself an older mistranslation of the name Hel. In the form of Hal, the god is a female human who wears a pitch black hood with matching cloak that light cannot escape. It is she who reaps the dead, to be tortured for eternity or to lay them to rest in eternal peace. It is anybody's guess how accurate Hal is, and whether she's based off of Aza'gorod — although the Death Cultists do worship and welcome death. The second form is Apepoatl the Dark Serpent, with shadowy feathers that devour those who refused to transition from limbo to death. The name is thought to be from somewhere near Merika and Nord Afrika, again a probable mistranslation. Said to follow the shadow of the sun, the Dark Serpent brings with it war and chaos for those near the unwilling to die. The very nature of Apepoatl has made some jurisdictions outlaw its worship, not helped by the common belief that the Dark Serpent requires blood sacrifice from a heart to be summoned. Last is Germberus the Guard Hound, the fiery-red dog who protects the dead from being disturbed and acts as the first and last barrier between the living and the dead. Some sects say Germberus has multiple heads, but this detail changes from planet to planet. It is thought Germberus originated from the tales of Astral Hounds and myths of Ancient Terra. Almost no Space Marines and Eldar worship Germberus, as the core tenet of this god is to never revive the dead in any way.

	Though the religion itself had its foundations on Terra, the Religio Mortem became increasingly decentralized as it followed the expedition fleets of the Great Crusade. By M40, there are a multitude of different interpretations and variations regarding the depiction of the gods came to be, but there are common features most sects agree on and the Death Cults do collectively tend to attract the suicidal, insane, and serene zealots of the Imperium. Commonly, the cultists themselves either wish to die, spread death in the most efficient way possible, comes to terms with death to find peace, or some combination of the three. The most infamous Death Cultist is believed to have been Mortarion, but the question of whether he actually worshiped the Death Gods or simply believed in their existence is entirely up in the air. Some worlds have also associated the Religio Mortem with Chaos — specifically to Mala, Nurgle, and Khorne. It is not unusual for the Death Cults to be driven underground when a jurisdiction outlaws them.		Though the religion itself had its foundations on Terra, the Religio Mortem became increasingly decentralized as it followed the expedition fleets of the Great Crusade. By M40, there are a multitude of different interpretations and variations regarding the depiction of the gods came to be, but there are common features most sects agree on and the Death Cults do collectively tend to attract the suicidal, insane, and serene zealots of the Imperium. Commonly, the cultists themselves either wish to die, spread death in the most efficient way possible, comes to terms with death to find peace, or some combination of the three. The most infamous Death Cultist is believed to have been Mortarion, but the question of whether he actually worshiped the Death Gods or simply believed in their existence is entirely up in the air. Some worlds have also associated the Religio Mortem with Chaos — specifically to Mala, Nurgle, and Khorne. It is not unusual for the Death Cults to be driven underground when a jurisdiction outlaws them.

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Priestesses of Isha

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	Due to the Exodites' low birth rate and long lifespan, marriages are rare occasions. Exodite priestesses would be the ones conducting those very auspicious events, preferably under the wraith-tree/s or by the standing stones if the colony is too remote. The exact nature of the ceremony varies from priestess to priestess, as they don't have any sort of standardization.		Due to the Exodites' low birth rate and long lifespan, marriages are rare occasions. Exodite priestesses would be the ones conducting those very auspicious events, preferably under the wraith-tree/s or by the standing stones if the colony is too remote. The exact nature of the ceremony varies from priestess to priestess, as they don't have any sort of standardization.

	Exodite Priestesses don't typically own more than they can carry. Beyond the clothes on their back, often their worldly possessions consist of a backpack full of herbs and long-lasting emergency food, bandages, needle and thread, and maybe some clean undergarments. They often have a sturdy stick to lean on, often adorned with paint or tokens, but other than for leaning on their sticks hold no great significance. Typically, the priestesses stay with and look after the ~~locals~~, and are looked after by them in return. It is considered a great honour to have one stay in your home.		Exodite Priestesses don't typically own more than they can carry. Beyond the clothes on their back, often their worldly possessions consist of a backpack full of herbs and long-lasting emergency food, bandages, needle and thread, and maybe some clean undergarments. They often have a sturdy stick to lean on, often adorned with paint or tokens, but other than for leaning on their sticks hold no great significance. Typically, the priestesses will stay with and look after the local populace, and are looked after by them in return. It is considered a great honour to have one stay in your home.

	When two Exodite priestesses meet, they exchange traditional pleasantries and tell each other where they intend to travel so that they can avoid one another. They are not gregarious, at least not with their own kind. Typically, you will never see more than two — a Priestess and an Acolyte — in any given place unless it's a special occasion. They might meet up for solstice and equinox celebrations, they might not. People dedicated to Isha tend to live closer to the upper end of the Eldar's natural life expectancy, and her chosen are no exception to this. And many of them are very, very old indeed, old and knowledgeable. They tend not to mix well with their Craftworlder equivalents, seeing them as soft and foolish women.		When two Exodite priestesses meet, they exchange traditional pleasantries and tell each other where they intend to travel so that they can avoid one another. They are not gregarious, at least not with their own kind. Typically, you will never see more than two — a Priestess and an Acolyte — in any given place unless it's a special occasion. They might meet up for solstice and equinox celebrations, they might not. People dedicated to Isha tend to live closer to the upper end of the Eldar's natural life expectancy, and her chosen are no exception to this. And many of them are very, very old indeed, old and knowledgeable. They tend not to mix well with their Craftworlder equivalents, seeing them as soft and foolish women.

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	Due to the Exodites' low birth rate and long lifespan, marriages are rare occasions. Exodite priestesses would be the ones conducting those very auspicious events, preferably under the wraith-tree/s or by the standing stones if the colony is too remote. The exact nature of the ceremony varies from priestess to priestess, as they don't have any sort of standardization.		Due to the Exodites' low birth rate and long lifespan, marriages are rare occasions. Exodite priestesses would be the ones conducting those very auspicious events, preferably under the wraith-tree/s or by the standing stones if the colony is too remote. The exact nature of the ceremony varies from priestess to priestess, as they don't have any sort of standardization.

	Exodite Priestesses don't typically own more than they can carry. Beyond the clothes on their back, often their worldly possessions consist of a backpack full of herbs and long-lasting emergency food, bandages, needle and thread, and maybe some clean undergarments. They often have a sturdy stick to lean on, often adorned with paint or tokens, but other than for leaning on their sticks hold no great significance. Typically, the priestesses stay with the locals, and are looked after by them in return. It is considered a great honour to have one stay in your home.		Exodite Priestesses don't typically own more than they can carry. Beyond the clothes on their back, often their worldly possessions consist of a backpack full of herbs and long-lasting emergency food, bandages, needle and thread, and maybe some clean undergarments. They often have a sturdy stick to lean on, often adorned with paint or tokens, but other than for leaning on their sticks hold no great significance. Typically, the priestesses stay with and look after the locals, and are looked after by them in return. It is considered a great honour to have one stay in your home.

	When two Exodite priestesses meet, they exchange traditional pleasantries and tell each other where they intend to travel so that they can avoid one another. They are not gregarious, at least not with their own kind. Typically, you will never see more than two — a Priestess and an Acolyte — in any given place unless it's a special occasion. They might meet up for solstice and equinox celebrations, they might not. People dedicated to Isha tend to live closer to the upper end of the Eldar's natural life expectancy, and her chosen are no exception to this. And many of them are very, very old indeed, old and knowledgeable. They tend not to mix well with their Craftworlder equivalents, seeing them as soft and foolish women.		When two Exodite priestesses meet, they exchange traditional pleasantries and tell each other where they intend to travel so that they can avoid one another. They are not gregarious, at least not with their own kind. Typically, you will never see more than two — a Priestess and an Acolyte — in any given place unless it's a special occasion. They might meet up for solstice and equinox celebrations, they might not. People dedicated to Isha tend to live closer to the upper end of the Eldar's natural life expectancy, and her chosen are no exception to this. And many of them are very, very old indeed, old and knowledgeable. They tend not to mix well with their Craftworlder equivalents, seeing them as soft and foolish women.

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The Starchild Prophecies

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	Although they are all categorized under the title of Starchild, the majority of the actual prophecies do not make mention of that theoretical entity by name — though it is the most numerous outcome. It is impossible to prove whether this is due to actual revelations or cultural osmosis imprinting a foreign concept into something the mind is familiar with, especially as most such prophecies are collected from scribbled scraps of various media inherited postmortem. Indeed, most of such texts would be considered "visionary static" were it not for some level of consistency across lightyears, cultural boundaries, time, and even species.		Although they are all categorized under the title of Starchild, the majority of the actual prophecies do not make mention of that theoretical entity by name — though it is the most numerous outcome. It is impossible to prove whether this is due to actual revelations or cultural osmosis imprinting a foreign concept into something the mind is familiar with, especially as most such prophecies are collected from scribbled scraps of various media inherited postmortem. Indeed, most of such texts would be considered "visionary static" were it not for some level of consistency across lightyears, cultural boundaries, time, and even species.

	The predictions are united in their claim that Isha will in time become pregnant with the child of the Emperor. The details and circumstances of the conception, however, vary wildly; some claim it is part of some Isharite ritual, some say auspicious omens and stellar alignments will herald His coming, some say that He on Earth will die and this will be ~~his~~ final free act, and some simply make no mention at all. Again, of the prophecies that do mention deaths, the circumstances vary wildly.		The predictions are united in their claim that Isha will in time become pregnant with the child of the Emperor. The details and circumstances of the conception, however, vary wildly; some claim it is part of some Isharite ritual, some say auspicious omens and stellar alignments will herald His coming, some say that He on Earth will die and this will be His final free act, and some simply make no mention at all. Again, of the prophecies that do mention deaths, the circumstances vary wildly.

	The child shall be born, and there again the prophecies diverge. Some say they shall be some sort of Eldar death god or protector god of the dead — but usually not actually malevolent. Some say the child will be Eldanesh reborn. Some say that they shall be the Perfect Child that shall succeed the Emperor be, whom had died before the birth or transferred his immortality and so died a single lifetime after. Some say that the child shall be the first of four that will ascend to the warp and throw the Dark Gods from their cruel thrones to take their place as better deities — Isha's final revenge for her captivity. Some say that the child will be stillborn and that with it all hope will die.		The child shall be born, and there again the prophecies diverge. Some say they shall be some sort of Eldar death god or protector god of the dead — but usually not actually malevolent. Some say the child will be Eldanesh reborn. Some say that they shall be the Perfect Child that shall succeed the Emperor be, whom had died before the birth or transferred his immortality and so died a single lifetime after. Some say that the child shall be the first of four that will ascend to the warp and throw the Dark Gods from their cruel thrones to take their place as better deities — Isha's final revenge for her captivity. Some say that the child will be stillborn and that with it all hope will die.

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The Starchild Prophecies

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	== The Starchild Prophecies ==		== The Starchild Prophecies ==

	The "Starchild" ~~prophecies~~ of the Eldar and humans are a nebulous collection of texts transcribed from numerous sources, many not from origins considered conventionally sane.		The "Starchild" Prophecies of the Eldar and humans are a nebulous collection of texts transcribed from numerous sources, many not from origins considered conventionally sane.

	Although they are all categorized under the title of Starchild, the majority of the actual prophecies do not make mention of that theoretical entity by name — though it is the most numerous outcome. It is impossible to prove whether this is due to actual revelations or cultural osmosis imprinting a foreign concept into something the mind is familiar with, especially as most such prophecies are collected from scribbled scraps of various media inherited postmortem. Indeed, most of such texts would be considered "visionary static" were it not for some level of consistency across lightyears, cultural boundaries, time, and even species.		Although they are all categorized under the title of Starchild, the majority of the actual prophecies do not make mention of that theoretical entity by name — though it is the most numerous outcome. It is impossible to prove whether this is due to actual revelations or cultural osmosis imprinting a foreign concept into something the mind is familiar with, especially as most such prophecies are collected from scribbled scraps of various media inherited postmortem. Indeed, most of such texts would be considered "visionary static" were it not for some level of consistency across lightyears, cultural boundaries, time, and even species.

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Miscellaneous Idioms and Cultural Concepts

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	== Miscellaneous Idioms and Cultural Concepts ==		== Miscellaneous Idioms and Cultural Concepts ==

	''' "Found It On [[Nobledark_Imperium_Notable_Planets#Prospero\|Cthonia]]" ''' - As a ringworld, Cthonia is a huge place. Despite the Imperium's best efforts not even a fraction of the superstructure has been explored. Cthonia is so vast that there are conspiracy theories that Fulgrim set up a secret pleasure dome somewhere on its surface or the Alpha Legion whisked the remnants of the Geno Five-Two Chilliad to a secret breeding colony on Cthonia to fix their genetic ~~degredation~~, and given its sheer size they could very well be there and no one would notice. Saying one "found something on Cthonia" is a flippant non-explanation for where someone got something. <br>		''' "Found It On [[Nobledark_Imperium_Notable_Planets#Prospero\|Cthonia]]" ''' — As a ringworld, Cthonia is a huge place. Despite the Imperium's best efforts not even a fraction of the superstructure has been explored. Cthonia is so vast that there are conspiracy theories that Fulgrim set up a secret pleasure dome somewhere on its surface, or that the Alpha Legion whisked the remnants of the Geno Five-Two Chilliad to a secret breeding colony on Cthonia to fix their genetic degradation, and given its sheer size they could very well be there and no one would notice. Saying one "found something on Cthonia" is a flippant non-explanation for where someone got something. <br>
	''' River Lotus ''' - River lotuses are an important symbol of life and fertility to the Tau. The planet T'au is a much drier planet than Earth, and as such the most fertile, life-giving places tend to be around the rivers. Therefore, to the ancient Tau, if you see a river lotus (which grows in rivers much like Earth lotuses), you know you have found life. The cultural meaning of the river lotus has persisted throughout Tau history, even after they no longer were dependent on the watercourses for survival and spread to the stars.<br>
	''' "When [[Nobledark_Imperium_Notable_People#Ahzek_Ahriman\|Ahriman]] Brings Back [[Nobledark_Imperium_Notable_Planets#Prospero\|Prospero]]" ''' - A common phrase used in the Imperium following Ahriman's botched ritual to protect Prospero during the Fourth Black Crusade and Ahriman's subsequent vow to restore it or die trying. Originally used as a promise of hope, as the years ~~ticked~~ by and it became clear Ahriman was no closer to bringing back Prospero the phrase is now used in the same vein as "when pigs fly".<br>		''' River Lotus ''' — River lotuses are an important symbol of life and fertility to the Tau. The planet T'au is a much drier planet than Earth, and as such the most fertile, life-giving places tend to be around the rivers. Therefore, to the ancient Tau, if you see a river lotus (which grows in rivers much like Earth lotuses), you know you have found life. The cultural meaning of the river lotus has persisted throughout Tau history, even after they no longer were dependent on the watercourses for survival and spread to the stars.<br>
	''' To "Curze" Something ''' - Slang term for completely throwing a project out the window and starting from scratch. Named for Primarch [[Nobledark_Imperium_Primarchs#Konrad_Curze"\|Konrad Curze's]] method of changing society by ripping the metaphorical and literal head off and sewing a new one on in its place]]
			''' "When [[Nobledark_Imperium_Notable_People#Ahzek_Ahriman\|Ahriman]] Brings Back [[Nobledark_Imperium_Notable_Planets#Prospero\|Prospero]]" ''' — A common phrase used in the Imperium following Ahriman's botched ritual to protect Prospero during the Fourth Black Crusade and Ahriman's subsequent vow to restore it or die trying. Originally used as a promise of hope, as the years went by and it became clear Ahriman was no closer to bringing back Prospero the phrase is now used in the same vein as "when pigs fly".<br>

			''' To "Curze" Something ''' — Slang term for completely throwing a project out the window and starting again from scratch. Named for Primarch [[Nobledark_Imperium_Primarchs#Konrad_Curze"\|Konrad Curze's]] preferred method of changing society: ripping the metaphorical — and often literal — head off and sewing a new one on in its place.
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