Carmine Vines

The Standard Ornate Shoulder Pad displaying the Chapter Iconography

The sombre colour scheme of the Carmine Vines

The **Carmine Vines** are the remnant of the once-proud Dragons Sanguine Space Marine Chapter, who fell in battle while defending their recruitment system from Heretic Astartes, whom sought to expand their territory in the name of the Dark Gods. Though the Chapter fought bravely, they were eventually whittled down to the last 300 Astartes. To spite their foes, the losing Forces of Chaos treacherously launch one final act of vengeance - they bombarded the system's main star, causing it to go supernova, which laid waste to the Imperial system in its entirety.

The surviving defending forces whom escaped from the system notified the Imperium at large of the brave last stand of the Chapter. The Bell of Lost Souls rang over 1,000 times, for Terra mourned the Chapter's passing. Five years later a shrine world would be given the honor to bear what remained of the bodies of the still intact Astartes, and guarded by the Primaris Chapter which was "raised" by the them into the noble Sons of Sanguinius, known as the Burning Fate. Whatever remained of the Chapter to the knowledge of the wider Imperium, was a damaged strike cruiser alongside several banners and relics of the Chapter.

## History

### The Rise from the Ashes

The surviving Dragons Sanguine, after losing everything they once had, rescued several stranded squads of the Burning Fate Chapter which aided them in battle. The surviving Librarian, now Chaplain, Ezekiel spoke with their cousins about them wishing to be declared lost, for their fall left a large hole within the souls of the surviving Astartes which could only be filled by martyring themselves for the Imperium. Not wishing to further drag their parent Chapter's name in the dirt, the survivors repainted their armor and renamed themselves the Carmine Vines after the vines hanging from their lineage as well as the ornaments worn by the chapter's honor guard long before, now fighting from the shadows, aiding wherever possible within Nihilus so those who could be save shall live, their lives taken by attrition in exchange.

The Carmine Vines live with only 2 purposes in mind, Repent for their failure to protect their home and duty alongside Avenging their lost kin, fighting tooth and nail and without remorse, stalking their prey for years before striking without a chance for their target to react. At times even torturing their targets as much as possible in order to force them to feel their own spiritual suffering. The Chapter is a known as a myth by the Imperium Nihilus, thought to be considered a regular chapter of the Ultima Founding who had gone slightly out of hand due to some unpredictable mutation from the gene-source spanning from the mistrust regarding the new breed of Astartes and their perfect nature. for when the Chapter is to make contact with other imperial forces, the Carmine Vines mention their lineage as that of Sanguinius, however hailing from the Ultima Founding, lying to hide the tormenting truth from others whose views of the Dragons Sanguine were that of admiration.

Currently The Carmine Vines found a homeworld at the edge of the Imperium Nihilus, undisturbed by the rest of the Galaxy, the newly formed 'chapter' settled upon the world of Venturum, where they had started the construction of a Fortress Monastery, its purpose noble for a chapter whose dying breathe was mere centuries if not decades ahead. Wanting to leave once more a benefit for the Imperium needed in the future, a home for any lost or fledgling Chapter that shall need a home.

## Chapter Homeworld

The homeworld of the Carmine Vines is named Venturum, a planet covered in black sand with red rivers due to its high amount of minerals such as iron into the water, the wildlife of the planet is none existent apart from large areas of grey lands with crimson vines found within trees and bushes, These vines being easily adaptable at an kinds of environment and able to grow at an alarming pace. The Planet does not posses any moons or belts. It is localized as the 6th planet of the system, being the second last in the system aswell as the 2nd smallest. Due to the secrecy of the Chapter not alot is known about the planet, only that its future will shine brightly as a home for the new and the lost.

### Fortress-Monastery

The Fortress Monastery known as 'The Spiteful Blood', is a large castle built upon a mountainous island located in the middle of the planets Ecuador. Covered almost in its entirety by the crimson colored vines as well as defending spikes. The Castle has no clear entrance, the only being through a system of caverns. On the outside it is armed to the 'teeth' as cannons and mounted tarantula turrets are spread everywhere. On the land of the island melta charges were placed to deter any ground charges. The Monastery is yet to be finished as only the outside has been fully constructed, its interior now slowly being forged, each layout being finely prepared and thought off for any case and scenario, turning the interior into an endless maze for those not familiar with its design.

## Chapter Organisation

### Command Ranks

* **Chapter Master**
* **The 4 Headed Council**

## Headquarters

**Chapter Master Axaldus Teliora**
**Chapter Techmarine Persius**
**Chapter Champion Varox**
**Chapter Librarian/Chaplain Ezekiel**
**Techmarine Persius**
**Chaplain Ezekiel**

### Squads

**Vanguard Marine**
**Vanguard Marine**
**Vanguard Marine**
**Vanguard Marine** | **Vanguard Sergeant**
**Vanguard Marine**
**Vanguard Marine**
**Vanguard Marine**
**Vanguard Marine** | **Vanguard Sergeant**
**Vanguard Marine**
**Vanguard Marine**
**Vanguard Marine**
**Vanguard Marine** | **Hellblaster Sergeant**
**Hellblaster Marine**
**Hellblaster Marine**
**Hellblaster Marine**

**Hellblaster Marine**
**Hellblaster Marine**
**Hellblaster Marine**
**Hellblaster Marine** | **Aggressor Sergeant**
**Aggressor Marine**
**Aggressor Marine**
**Aggressor Marine**
**Gladiator Tank** | **Infiltrator Sergeant**
**Infiltrator Marine**
**Infiltrator Marine**
**Infiltrator Marine**
**Infiltrator Marine** | **Eliminator Sergeant**
**Eliminator Marine**
**Eliminator Marine**
**Eliminator Marine**

**Reiver Marine**
**Reiver Marine**
**Reiver Marine**
**Reiver Marine** | **Reiver Sergeant**
**Reiver Marine**
**Reiver Marine**
**Reiver Marine**
**Reiver Marine** | **Chapter Master Axaldus Teliora**
**Chapter Techmarine Persius**
**Chapter Champion Varox**
**Chapter Librarian/Chaplain Ezekiel**

## Chapter Beliefs

The Astartes of the Carmine Vines similar to the likes of the Death Eagles view their existence with dread, for they believe themselves as simply corpses walking, their death occurring with the rest of their kin after their fall from grace, the only reason moving forward being the hatred for those whom extinguished their light, a vow that would drag the Carmine Vine till the end.

## Chapter Gene-Seed

The gene-seed of the Carmine Vines due to its Primaris Nature is extremely pure being without a flaw aside from the Red Thirst of the Blood Angels lineage. One difference however is their unusual need to drink a target dry of their blood, an effect pronounced the more an Astartes tries to resist their desire of blood drinking. This effect is thought of to exist due to many of the Chapter's members bearing the gene-seed of the Dragons Sanguine, simply elevated to the level of the Primaris once the battle brothers crossed the Rubricon successfully.

## Chapter Fleet

The Carmine Vines do not posses more than 2 Warships in their arsenal, unneeded and viewing themselves unworthy to obtain more under their claws, the Chapter due to their small numbers does not suffer from the lack of vessels

* **The Bloodied Wound** - The Strike Cruiser that was once of the Dragons Sanguine, now refitted and modified to become the main ship of the Carmine Vines, outfitted with a Teleportorum as well as a Cell Block section where captives are held for further interrogation. The Exterior of the ship is covered in a similar way to their Fortress Monastery in large spear like extensions designed to destroy nearby fighters when approaching, a lethal defense designed for the ships low range weaponry. For many of the Carmine Vines this Strike Cruiser bears the last traces of their home.

* **The Watcher** - A Gladius Class Frigate, originally found abandoned by the Carmine Vines, 10 years after their mournful conception, The Watcher is known to be the main ship of the Chapters High Command, stalking in the shadows its bigger cousin, giving indications of the enemy presence as well as a escape vessel if the need ever arises. Within it, lays many of the Carmine Vine's secrets, defended soly by the last 4 members of the original chain of command from the now deceased Dragons Sanguine.

## Chapter Appearance

### Chapter Colors

The Carmine Vines primarily wear black coloured power armour with a dark red power pack, knee pads, upper helms & trim on their shoulder pauldrons,. The White coloured squad specialty symbol -- Tactical, Devastator, Assault and Veteran -- is located on the right shoulder pad. A dark red coloured Aquila or Imperialis is displayed on the chestplate. The Carmine Vines are known for not possessing any sort of squad or company markings, instead, bearing emblems specific to the Blood Angel bloodline indicating the concept of death, the power armor of the marines is often seen adorned with tattoos of vines wrapping along the armor of the astartes.

### Chapter Badge

The Chapter Badge of the Carmine Vines is that of a skeleton's upper body and head wrapped by red vines. Upon its head a crown of thorns and a silver halo is present. One of the eyes present a tear of blood, representing the grief of the astartes over the deaths of the innocent and those of their loyalist kin.

## Notable Quotes

### By The Carmine Vines

"55... a year ago we were over 60 standing proud as a force of vengeance for our kin, now attrition has come to claim us, one by one we shall fall, but not without fighting till the end for those whom still draw breath, for those whom still have a chance at survival we must crawl and aid, for duty calls once again, For the Emperor, For the Imperium, For the Fallen...53...."

-Chapter Master Axaldus upon the state of his brethren, accepting the dying of his line

"And when the time comes, when our last flag will collapse from the enemies' fire, i want you to leave, run as further as possible, contact the Lord Regent of Nihilus and tell him, The 28th are welcome home..."

-Techmarine Persius instructing an unknown Astarte, Date Unknown

"Come forth Astartes, be thy of Chaos or Renegade kind, thou shalt live once more in the light of the Imperium for we have come to have thou repent, Your souls shall be saved from the Darkness, be this my last action upon this Galaxy"

-Chaplain Ezekiel's Warcry

### About The Carmine Vines

"Despite your homes lost, your brethren dead and your relics destroyed, you still fight for the Imperium where others would run seeking darker powers, not only that but you Carmine Vines try to help those who will come after?.... Allow us to help.... for we must repay you with the same kindness shown by you long before..."

-Chapter Master Ravok of the Burning Fate