Arch-Confessor Kyrinov
"One man can start a landslide with the casting of a single pebble."
- – Excerpt from The Legend of Sebastian Thor.
To many, Arch-Confessor Kyrinov appears to be no different than your run-of-the-mill loudmouthed preacher, motivating the masses with endless bellowing in praise of the God-Emperor. An unsophisticated hierophant. A well-dressed, well-spoken brute. A man who epitomizes the phrase, "Blessed be the mind too small for doubt." Which is exactly what he wants them to think. In spite of his blustering persona, Kyrinov is a cold, calculating Machiavellian, the sort of person you'd get if Frank Underwood decided to become a priest instead of a politician. If you've seen The Young Pope, you know what we're talking about. A master manipulator, his favored method for dealing with heresy is to bring it crashing down from within. He's also one of the Imperial Creed's most fervent adherents, believing that no sacrifice is too great, no heresy too small. Combined, these traits make him one of the most effective confessors in the Imperium. Some of his more notable accomplishments include:
- Ending the bloody reign of the Demagogue of Valaan by inciting revolt among his own subjects.
- Accompanying Valhallan Ice Warriors on a Crusade of Repentance.
- Crushing the Jihad of Duke Selda.
- Ending the Molovian Heresy by posing as a supporter of it for three years, all the while creating a revolutionary cartel consisting of industrial, trade, and union leaders that came to encompass almost every member of Molovian society. The subsequent revolt was so unexpected and ruthlessly efficient that it not only deposed of the heretical planetary governor, but sent a clear message to the other nobles of the world. Suffice to say, Molov now has a startling reputation for efficiency and honesty when delivering its Ecclesiarchal tithes.
Canoness Veridyan is probably related to him in some way.
Unfortunately, Kyrinov was removed in the 6th edition Adepta Sororitas codex, however, you could equip a ministorum priest with his Mace of Valaan as an Ecclesiarchy Relic. As of the 8th edition Adepta Sororitas beta codex, he's still without rules, and the Mace of Valaan is no longer an option either. This being said, you can still find up-to-date homebrew rules for him in Codex - Adeptus Ministorum /tg/ Edition. Since he has been removed, an explanation for this may be his actual death, considering the Imperium being roughly 200-500 years older since he deposed the lord of Vaalan. Of course, that would also make Uriah Jacobus insanely old, and he's still in the index, so take that as you will. Despite being in the Index, Jacobus is KIA in the fluff. Whatever the case, we can certainly assume someone at the Ecclesiarchy recognizes him as a Saint, whether he's living or dead.
Tabletop
Some homebrew rules for your gaming pleasure. Also available in PDF!
ARCH-CONFESSOR KYRINOV
| Power | Points | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | A | Ld | Sv | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch-Confessor Kyrinov: | 5 | 100 | 6" | 2+ | 2+ | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5+/4++ |
Arch-Confessor Kyrinov is a single model armed with a bolt pistol, the Mace of Valaan, frag grenades, and krak grenades. Only one KYRINOV model may be included in your army.
| Weapons: | Range | Type | S | AP | D | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt pistol | 12" | Pistol 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | - |
| The Mace of Valaan | Melee | Melee | +2 | -1 | 2 | When targeting a DAEMON, this weapon wounds on a 2+. |
| Frag Grenades | 6" | Grenade D6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | - |
| Krak Grenades | 6" | Grenade 1 | 6 | -1 | D3 | - |
ABILITIES:
- Shield of Faith, Zealot (see pg 90 of Index: Imperium 2)
- Icon of Chiros: All friendly ADEPTUS MINISTORUM INFANTRY and ASTRA MILITARUM INFANTRY within 6" of Arch-Confessor Kyrinov can re-roll failed Morale tests.
- Master Manipulator: If you have Arch-Confessor Kyrinov in your army, then during the first battle round you must roll a die each time your opponent spends Command Points (CPs) to use a Strategem. On a 4+, your opponent must spend one extra CP to use that Strategem, or else it has no effect (the CPs spent so far are lost). This ability cannot affect Strategems used 'before the battle begins'.
- Rosarius: Arch-Confessor Kyrinov has a 4+ invulnerable save.
- War Hymns: You can add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of all friendly ADEPTUS MINISTORUM INFANTRY and ASTRA MILITARUM INFANTRY units that are within 6" of any friendly MINISTORUM PRIEST.
FACTION KEYWORDS: IMPERIUM, ADEPTUS MINISTORUM, ASTRA MILITARUM
KEYWORDS: INFANTRY, CHARACTER, MINISTORUM PRIEST, KYRINOV