Ogun Jabari

Zephala

Zephala Xenos

Veilborn Legions

Basilisks

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Jabari, the Black Fangs' Ogun, Master of the Forge, leads the Chapter's technological development.

## Background

Ogun Jabari, known as the Iron Sentinel, is one of the two Basilisks at the head of the Black Fangs Legion. He was created by the Zephala Syndicate and raised in the chaotic Zephala System surrounded by xenos of all kinds. He, along with his brother, were subjected to the hardest trials the Syndicate could fathom. He quickly excelled in his training, displaying remarkable skill in close combat and a deep understanding of tactics and strategy. Jabari's psychic powers manifested early, and so did his Basilisk flaw: Incandescent Rage. This curse makes Jabari a tornado of rage, his temper flaring whenever he uses his warp-powered gifts. Due to this, he moved to Arn-Yemaya to study under the Arnixi. Through years of study, he learned and mastered the techniques provided by the Venomancy discipline. More importantly, Jabari mastered his temper, becoming the Basilisk of Moderation. His rage fuels a brutal approach to confronting one's enemies, but once it is reigned in and controlled, he is a gifted tactician and a forgiving leader.

Beyond his martial prowess, Jabari is a revered leader and mentor to the younger members of the Black Fangs. His stoic demeanour, dedication to duty, and profound wisdom instill a sense of discipline and purpose in those under his command. He guides his battle-brothers not only on the battlefield but also in matters of honour, loyalty, and the preservation of the Chapter's traditions. As a master of Radiance and Rage, he is able to guide the strongest Vanguard psykers, helping them control their anger and limiting their power when necessary.

## History

### Training

Jabari aged quickly, growing from a child to full size within a few years. Even in his child-like state, Jabari fought and trained with the greatest warriors of the Zephala System, travelling between the homeworlds of the four xenos, and undertaking the most rigorous conditioning possible on each.

In the early life of the Basilisk, during a day of training on the sea of Xa-Yemaya, his ship received a distress call from a nearby fishing vessel, which had been attacked by a massive Kufre shark. Upon arrival, Jabari recognized its markings as that of Olókun, God of the Sea. Olókun had already cut major gashes in the ship's hull with its spines, causing the craft to ride lower in the water than it was safe. To save those onboard, Jabari jumped into the water, blade in hand, drawing the attention of Olókun. With its jaw wide enough to fit a Leman Russ battle tank, the creature swallowed Jabari whole. In the kufre's guts, Jabari went to work, cutting and slashing, all the while holding his breath. After 10 minutes, the beast died, allowing Jabari to escape through its open mouth. His glowing form was visible even under the water. Upon surfacing, he nearly killed the first person he saw before finally controlling the rage which had consumed him. Later, the creature's body was analyzed, showing heavy damage from a plethora of poisons caused by their battle with Jabari. Upon further study, it was discovered that Jabari unintentionally used Arnixi Venomancy, which triggered his newly uncovered genetic flaw. Knowing this, he was sent to Arn-Yemaya to train with the Arnixi to learn how to control both his power and his flaw.

After years of study, he learned how to use his power with finesse and skill and managed to control his flaw, which came to be known as "Radiance and Rage." As his genetic material was used to create the Vanguard Chapter, they, too, had this defect. A problem Ogun Jabari tries to offset with his leadership.

After this training, he was rewarded with all the bones of the dead Olókun, which he had slain on Xa-Yemaya years before. From one of the monster's spines, he carved a display depicting the Chapter's history and the Emperor's divinity. He then donated the piece to Brood City, where it stands as an attraction to pilgrims from all across the world.

From another spine, he forged a giant weapon, almost matching a Primaris height. The blade is known as Leviathan's Requiem. A gift for his brother Kwaku Anansi.

## Personality

Ogun Jabari is not just a formidable warrior but a man of vibrant and exuberant spirit. Behind his stoic and battle-hardened exterior lies a personality that is boisterous, rowdy, and filled with an insatiable zest for life. In the rare moments of respite from warfare, Jabari embraces the joyous side of life with fervour.

Jabari's love for music and feasts extends beyond personal enjoyment. He believes that these moments of revelry and celebration are essential for the well-being of his brothers, offering them a much-needed respite from the grim realities of war and distracting them from the Thrum. He encourages the Chapter to come together and share in the festivities and to honour the bonds that unite them as brothers-in-arms.

His boisterous nature adds a distinct flavour to these gatherings. Jabari's infectious laughter and jovial demeanour set the tone for the festivities, inviting his fellow warriors to let loose, cast aside their burdens, and embrace the joy of the present moment.

## Powers and Flaws

Jabari is a master of Venomancy, keeping as up-to-date with the studies of the Arnixi as possible during his crusade, constantly updating his arsenal of psychic weapons. Venomancy allows him to inflict the symptoms of all the venoms he has studied upon his enemies. He can dictate how fast-acting and lethal he wants these symptoms to be. As the most skilled non-Arnixi venomancer and a successor of an Alpha Legion Warband, Jabari uses his power with a strategic economy of strength. He kills who he needs to and incapacitates the others, either leaving them to drain the enemy's resources or to be converted to the Zephala cause another day.

His preferred venom is also the preferred venom of his entire Chapter: Seraph Sloth's venom. This substance is highly psychically reactive, glowing a golden glow when activated. It is an effective anti-chaotic weapon that burns the chaos corrupted with holy fire. Seraph Sloth venom is not only chosen because of its strength when used against the Black Fangs' preferred enemy. It was chosen because of the mental impact it has on the civilians of Imperial Worlds. Golden light, associated with the Emperor of Mankind, is a perfect symbol to incorporate in the Black Fangs' battle tactics. Human worlds are much more receptive to their rule if they believe the ones who have liberated them share even a fraction of the power of their God.

Jabari's flaw is an extreme version of his Legion's Radiance and Rage. The more he uses his psychic powers, the harder he finds it to maintain control over his anger. If he is not careful when limiting his uses of the warp's energy, he will find himself killing as many innocents as he kills heretics. Along with the firey radiance that burns all who get to close, he has an empathic aura around him that infects his allies and enemies with whatever feeling he is experiencing. When surrounded by powerful Vanguard Psykers, this is a great detriment as in battle, this triggers their gene defects, making the area unbearable for even the Veilborn Marines to be in. It will, with enough time, outright kill any mortal caught within it. For this reason, Jabari's command squad consists of the weakest psychic warriors of the Chapter. Though, when in dire need, he calls more powerful psykers to his side to activate the second part of his genetic flaw. With enough of his Vanguard psykers around him, Jabari becomes stronger, taking some of their power in exchange for activating their curse. This risks killing the marine if enough energy is taken before they can recover. Even if moderation is used, it is possible for the psykers' physical bodies to fail due to the fire they are subjected to.

Along with venomancy, Jabari has been blessed with the divination power of misfortune. When in battle, he is incredibly lucky, causing all types of misfortune to fall upon his enemies.

## Art Gallery

Ogun Jabari from a previous canon article