Isarious

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## Isarious

Chronicler Isarious, Chaplain of the Deathwatch

## Character

### **Language(s)**

Imperial High Gothic
Imperial Low Gothic
Kalypsian

### **Chapter**

Deathwatch
Tidebenders

## Physical Description

### **Weight**

Approx 272.155kg (in armour)

"*Most Astartes believe that mastering the art of war is enough to win you battles against both the heretic and unclean xenos. Though admittingly they are only half right, how can one apply their years of training in combat when they know nothing about their opponent? Their culture. Their mindset. Their philosophy. As many great military leaders throughout human history have attested to. Knowledge is power.*"
—Isarious
**Isarious** is a Chronicler of the Tidebenders a Successor Chapter of the venerable Blood Angels. He once served as the overseer of all Aspirants that were given to them by other allied Chapters in their 'Exchange of Virtues' practice. Though as he grew accustom to each chapter he learned that he needed to know more about the Xenos threat of the Imperium and volunteered himself to join Deathwatch. While he wasn't the first Tidebender that joined Deathwatch, he was certainly the first Chronicler as they are seen as essential to the cultures of the Blood Angel successors, though Isarious is a rare exception.

## Biography

Isarious in his younger days when he was an assistant blacksmith to his smithing family within the Quickala Sea. Though when he was one of the many young children examined by a visiting part of the Tidebenders' own Chroniclers he was noted in being one of the more ingenious members of his village. While he was seen as a prime Barrier-Smith candidate, he voiced his interest in learning more about the cultures of Kalypse and the other Nations within the 'Infinite Seas'. Intrigued by his unparalleled approach in seeking knowledge instead of creating, the Chroniclers inducted him into the Tidebenders as an Aspirant. He passed his trial having working well with his brothers and even went further in recognizing their cultural strengths and weaknesses during the restraint of the Tidling. He was one of the first of a new generation of Primaris Astartes utilizing the new implantation process and eventually become a Chronicler, becoming one of the youngest to be accepted and proudly displays the orange colors of the the Quickala Sea on his robes.

He was the Chronicler that kept track of all the Aspirants that were given to them via 'Exchange of Virtues' taking note of their homeworld's unique culture and practices. With this occupation Isarious was a noted expert on each of the Chapters the Tidebenders work closely with, but even he acknowledges that as an outsider there maybe information that he won't be privy to in regards to their more secretive allies. He recently volunteered to join the Deathwatch to learn more about the Xenos threat, being hateful toward them while at the same time wanting to learn more about them to serve his chapter better since the advent of the opening of the Great Rift and the enemies of the Imperium being more numerous then ever before.

## Personality

Isarious was always an inquisitive and intrepid man even during his younger days as a mortal assistant blacksmith in his village alongside his father and younger siblings. He was considered the smartest of his generation, being able to fashion most metal swords in a short amount of time compared to what an experience blacksmith could make in a similar amount of time. Though to his father's dismay, Isarious grew bored with metal works and instead found interest in observing the people around them and how they act, sometimes to the point he would pull harmless pranks just to gage the individual's reaction.

When he was accepted into the Tidebenders as an Aspirant alongside many others of his village, he looked forward to the new opportunities such a life would be given to him. While he initially was expected to become a Barrier-Smith as accustom for any recruits coming from the Quickala Sea, he saw the aspect of becoming a Chronicler more attractive then continuing what his father had wished for him. Though like all Tide-Brothers within the chapter he was always encouraged to return to his family though sometimes his duties as Chronicler would keep him occupied and would find huge gaps in-between visits such as coming back once to see his father in his 40s and then the next visit he would've grown old and senile, barely remembering that his son left to become an immortal 'Tide-Spirit'. Regardless he keeps in touch with his younger siblings whom he cherishes very much and has even attended the Wedding Ceremony of his youngest sister as a show of gesture and good faith.

Isarious' role as a Chronicler is a politically important one, especially more so after he was chosen as the Overseer of the 'Exchange of Virtues' which contains the list of all the Aspirants that have been given to the Tidebenders by allied chapters. Though such duties would also involve him seeking out candidates that would fit the recruitment requirements of the chapter in question. From this he would need to study the culture of the chapters and due to this unique view point he always made sure to write in his journal about his views on each Chapter. Though this inquisitive position drew Isarious to want to learn more about the enemies of the Imperium and find better methods of exterminating them, which drove him to willingly volunteer his services to Deathwatch. Thus not only exposing him to the methods of each Xenos race, but a more intimate cultures and philosophies of other chapters.

## Equipment

* Mark X Tacticus Power Armour
* Crozius Arcanum
* Power Cutlass
* Absolver Bolt Pistol
* Rosarius

## Notable Quotes

"*The Blazing Heart are a ferocious and reckless Chapter, always changing the mood with their boisterous yet eager speeches. Even if said mood is a fight to the death against the servants of the Dark Gods. Always ready for a fight like Orks preparing for one of their many wars. Barely contained by their flaming passions that would make Vulkan proud. Yet they always have each other, a band of brothers to temper their darker urges and remain focused on protecting mankind. They truly do live up to their name. For that we are thankful to have them as our friends.*"
—Chronicler Isarious recounted his fond opinions on the Blazing Hearts
"*Among the allies we have with the fellow Sons of Sanguinius, the Unblooded are by far the most callous and proud compared to the rest of Sanguinius' angels. Unlike our brothers within the Blissful Angels, they hold themselves to a different standard embracing their more clandestine roots as oppose to their angelic ones. Similar to the Imperial Fists they accept nothing but results and are expected to follow orders to the letter and awaiting the day our genefather comes back to led our shared legion to its former glory. Something admirable about staying true to their lineage, though following one path can blind you to so many others. The Blood Angels themselves see the Unblooded as too arrogant for their own good. Though despite this we are fortunate to have them by our side, and there is something to be said about staying faithful to your parentage even to the point of denial. For that, they truly are the Sons of Sanguinius.*"
—Isarious pondering his views on the Unblooded
"*The Corrosive Thorns, progenitors of the Iron Hands though you would never assume that from their appearance. One of the many chapters originating from the Cursed Founding the Corrosive Thorns have a unique flaw from their geneseed, where their very blood burns and consumes all it touches like the venom of a Baneling. Though despite their hardiness and a personality to match, they value the flesh of humanity and are ironically the least crazy of the Iron Hand chapters we have ever encountered and the most distrusting to outsiders. Considering how a majority of their fellow chapters treat them can we really blame them? They are brave and honorable warriors and they deserve our respect and our friendship.*"
—Chronicler Isarious on the Corrosive Thorns
"*Ahh yes the Argent Eagles. One of the few Blood Angels Successors created during the 26th Founding much like ourselves. Though despite this they are akin to the older siblings between both of our chapters. The Duel between Lupelen and Urikles is legendary in our chapter. It serves as a cautionary tale among both of our chapters in becoming too foolhardy in our actions and learning proper humility from those around you. While our reunions are few and far between, especially with the unforeseen division from the Great Rift, they are one of the most honorable and humble of chapters in the galaxy. Very few could compare. I pray that they will never lose hope and will forever remain vigilant in the realm beyond the Emperor's light.*"
—Chronicler Isarious on the Argent Eagles
"*Now this is an interesting one. The Knights of Thunder, one of the Hammers of Dorn or more specifically his unrelenting rage. Though unlike the zealous Black Templars the Knights are more reasonable and harmonious, whereas their brothers would treat humanity as a whole with suspicion and animosity they embrace and treat them like family. Something that would be seen as naïve and foolish amongst other chapters. The Ukkonite Civil War in the eyes of the Black Templars would've been a huge justification for their brutal methods on suspected heretical worlds, but instead half of the populous remained loyal to the Knights of Thunder because of the chapter's faith in humanity. There is the saying that 'Rogal Dorn is thunder incarnate', and the Knights of Thunder would do their genefather proud.*"
—Chronicler Isarious on the Knights of Thunder
"*Since the opening of the Great Rift and the renewed abundance of Chaos Spawn, I had pronounced that nothing in this galaxy surprises me anymore. That was until we became friends with the Knights of the Lion. As the name entails they are Successors of the secretive 1st Legion, the Dark Angels. Though unlike their father chapter and many of their contemporaries, they seem more honorable and open minded. Though I suppose years of fighting an unrelenting enemy makes you more respective compared to other circumstances. Nevertheless we welcome the unexpected friendship, though I do dread how they will treat our Aspirant through the exchange. Them trusting us in spite of them being amongst the Keeper of Secrets is a valuable act in of itself. That speaks a million words compared to them earning our trust.*"
—Isarious on the Knights of the Lion
"*The Indominable Legion? Now that is a Chapter I wouldn't even consider being on the same planet as, let alone engage in a hundred year crusade alongside with. They may mean well and bounded by honor like their father chapter, but their brutality and uncompromising stance make them no better then the Black Templars. When their founder holds titles such as 'The Monster of Ultramar' and 'The Repentant Son' it gives me little confidence on their loyalties to mankind. If there is one positive aspect I can concur with their art and armor is spectacular, if only their attitudes were as such.*"
—Chronicler Isarious voicing his dislike on the Legio Indomita