Kragen Blayze

Kragen Blayze in his newly decorated armor, Grand Margrave of the Sanguinary Accipiters, preparing for battle against an approaching Ork Waaagh!!!

## Character

### **Title(s)**

Nemuritor
Lord of Vykore

### **Aliases**

"The Raptor Lord of the Sanguinary Accipiters"

## Physical Description

### **Weight**

Unknown

**Kragen Blayze** is the current Grand Margrave of the Sanguinary Accipiters Space Marine Chapter.

## Background

Born in 529.M41, on the planet of Strontus within the Treas'di system, Kragen was born into the Hyph tribe. The Hyph tribe was a smaller tribe on the feral world, which was at war with a larger clan. Kragen and his tribe were forced into slavery by the larger tribe, as was the way of the people of Strontus, during this time in captivity Kragen developed his swordsmanship and warrior skills. He was noticed by the leaders of the larger clan who bought him into their family for training as they saw his potential. Kragen spent the next 20 years training and developing the necessary skills for leadership in battle. Once his training was complete he set out for the Blood Trial in order to become an member of Sanguinary Accipiters. Kragen completed the trial and he was accepted into the ranks of the Scout core of the Sanguinary Accipiters.

During the House Claiming ceremony, Kragen now a Rotarae, claimed House Blayze as his own. Kragen Blayze first battle was during a lesser conflict with chaos cultists within the Kerbexis sub-sector, where Kragen's sergeant was killed and he started leading the rest of his squad during the skirmish. His leadership during this time was noticed and he was promoted to Vaeomar and moved into the 9th company. Kragen Blayze's first major conflict came during the First Tyrannic War during the Battle of Macragge. During the battle of Macragge Kragen had proven his leadership and martial abilities were greater than a majority of his brothers. He had slain countless Tyranids and sustained minor wounds and gained many scars. Though after the conflict was over he had to deal with the loss of many of his closest friends and brothers. Many of whom trained with him and taught him the ways of the chapter. After the First Tyrannic War Kragen was promoted to Krieptia, and moved into the 4th company, as he had gained more experience than a majority of his brothers. His time at Vykier was spent within the Sanctum Solis meditating and developing his thoughts and understanding of the world around him.

After the First Tyrannic War had concluded the Sanguinary Accipiters held an Ascendant Trial within Vykier. Kragen Blayze was named champion of House Blayze and fought for the glory and honor of his house. His brothers proved no match for his martial prowess, as he won every bout he was in. Leading to him being named the champion of the trials. House Blayze was granted their laurels and gained their first victory in the Ascendant trial. Kragen Blayze was send with the 4th company to fight a major chaos incursion into the Kronis system. When arriving in the Kronis system the 4th company orbited the fortress world of Bastion and surveyed the planet in order to understand what they were dealing with. Being respected within the 4th company Kragen advised his Captain to use orbital bombardment of the chaos forces in order to spilt them. Then drop the 4th company on top of one of the now split chaos forces. Then organizing a defense and repulsion of remaining chaos forces from the defenses of the fortress world. Company command ordered the company into battle and ensured the plan was stuck to. The plan worked at first and a majority of the now split chaos forces had become encircled and slaughtered.

After the battle had come to a close, Bastion had been cleansed and the chaos incursion had been destroyed. After their return to Vykier the 4th company gave Kragen the rank of Reevitae. Now in charge of some of his brothers Kragen Blayze was now one of the most capable brothers within the chapter. Over the next hundred years Kragen was moved to the 1st Company and promoted to Knight. During his time within the 1st company, Kragen was named Company Champion. He mentored many of his brothers and helped them maintain control over the Red Thirst. Kragen also continued to hone his martial skills and strived to improve his leadership abilities. He was eventually named Chapter Champion while maintaining his leadership position within the 1st Company.

The next major conflict Kragen Blayze was a part of was the Second Tyrannic War of Hive Fleet Kraken. The Sanguinary Accipiters, conscious of the threat posed by the Tyranid threat, joined the Ultramarines for the battle of Ichar IV then continued to attack and destroy a hive splinter fleet. During the battle of Ichar IV the Sanguinary Accipiters, led by Grand Margrave Fane Dire, positioned their fleet with the Ultramarine fleet in orbit to annihilate the Tyranid Bioships. Knight Kragen Blayze helped lead the 1st Company into the flank of the Tyranids, where he found himself in a fight for survival against a Tyranid Hive Tyrant.

During the fight Knight Kragen Blayze fought with unbridled fury and determination, severing several limbs from the creature. While he himself suffered near fatal wounds, Knight Blayze was able to somewhat recover from the brutal attack and counterattack one more time. This last attack pieced the thick carapace of the Hive Tyrant, and plunged into the organs of the creature, and sliced upwards cutting through the body and killing the beast. As his wounds were great, Knight Blayze was unable to continue fighting and was put into stasis for the deration of the battle. In the aftermath the battle of Ichar IV the Hive Fleet Kraken splintered and fled the system towards the imperial core. The chapter fleet moved to pursue one of the splinter fleets to ensure none would escape and cause more terror. Knight Blayze recovered and witnessed the destruction of one remaining Tyranid Splinter Fleet.

Returning to Vykier, preparations were in place for Knight Kragen Blayze to be promoted to Margrave of the 10th Company. Yet at the last minute Chapter Command decided to promote someone else in place of Kragen Blayze. This news brought a bit of anger to the Knight, though decided to meditate within the Hall of Echoes. A few years passed and Knight Kragen Blayze was called into the Crimson Citadel, the command center, within Vykier. Once arriving he was met by the rest of the Knights, Margraves, and Grand Margrave. He was informed that Chapter Master Dante of the Blood Angels had sent out a call to arms to defend Baal against the approaching Hive Fleet Leviathan and the entire chapter was mobilizing and preparing to defend Baal. Once the fleet was readied and the brothers aboard the entire chapter and fleet set off for Baal.

Arriving at the Blood Angel Homeworld of Baal the brothers landed on the eradiated world and took defensive positions, while the fleet moved into position with the other successor chapters. When Leviathan appeared the men readied themselves to face an enemy greater than any threat that has come before. Knight Kragen Blayze spoke to his men while the company captains were meeting to speak about actions to be taken. The first wave of Tyranids were easily repelled and pushed back. As more and more waves of Tyranids appeared the defenders started to lose brothers and ground. In the midst of battle Grand Margrave Fane Dire was killed in battle, during this time Knight Kragen Blayze took the Grand Margrave's relic Glaive Encarmine Vengeful as his own. The Blood Angel Successor chapters were losing ground and facing heavy losses. The veterans of the 1st company used their experience in combat to provide cover and time for their brothers to fall back.

At this point multiple company captains were slain and there was few chapter command left. Knight Kragen Blayze, being one of the highest ranking members of the chapter still alive, took command of the chapter during the battle. The chapter had been reduced to just over 100 brothers and the final defense of Baal had started. Knight Kragen Blayze was faced against overwhelming odds and as time moved forward it only got worse as multiple Carnifax appeared to besiege the Fortress-Monastery. Seeing this Kragen Blayze made the decision to attack and kill the Carnifax before they can hit the walls of the fortress. The Knight fought the closest Carnifax in single combat, while the remaining were attacked by his brothers. Both combatants sustained grievous wounds, though the power of the relic weapon pushed the Knight to victory, killing the Carnifax. After his duel he moved to help his brethren take out remaining targets, only to see that they had been slain already.

The remaining brothers fell back to the Fortress-Monastery and defended an opening in the walls of the fortress. As more brothers fell around them, gunships and drop pods broke through the cloud cover. The blue metal with the white inverted omega symbol was seen, this gave the remaining defenders a new found strength. Knight Kragen Blayze recognizing that reinforcements had arrived just in time led his remaining 14 men into the retreating swarm. The clouds had cleared and in orbit was a massive battlefleet of the Ultramarines annihilating what remained of the Tyranid Hive Fleet. After the battle the chapter was in ruin and had been almost completely destroyed, there were no chapter command members remaining. That was when the remaining 15 brothers decided Knight Kragen Blayze, being the highest ranking member who survived the battles should take the position of Grand Margrave, while the others would become company captains and other chapter command members. He and the remaining brothers granted themselves the title of Nemuritor, which translated into High Gothic means immortal. The newly promoted Kragen Blayze took the primaris marines with open arms as his entire chapter was gone.

With the primaris marines in toe, the remaining cruiser transported the chapter back to Vaekoria, with the help of many merchant vessels. Grand Margrave Kragen Blayze began rebuilding his chapter and the training of the new primaris marines had commenced. In the next few years the chapter had begun a crusade with their successor chapter, the Blood Divers, in order to retake chaos corrupted worlds. With the end of the local crusade the chapter was for once not in battle and not in the midst of fighting. Though this did not last long as scouts had reported a massive Ork Waaaghh!!! led by Grimfang da Goffslasha was approching the Kronis system and possible right for the Vykore system.

## Personality

Grand Margrave Kragen Blayze possesses a personality as fierce and unyielding as the battles he leads. He is the embodiment of a warrior's honor, unwaveringly devoted to his Chapter and the ideals of the Imperium. A stoic leader, he approaches his responsibilities with a sense of duty that borders on unrelenting. Blayze's determination is matched only by his unshakable loyalty to his brothers and the Emperor.

Underneath his imposing exterior lies a deep well of compassion and respect for his fellow Astartes. He values camaraderie and brotherhood, striving to forge unbreakable bonds among his warriors. His leadership is characterized by his commitment to leading from the front, sharing the dangers and burdens of battle with his brothers.

Blayze's years as the Chapter Champion have honed his combat prowess to an exceptional degree. He approaches combat with a strategic mind and a tactical acumen that is both pragmatic and ruthless when necessary. Yet, even amid the fury of battle, he remains a beacon of inspiration, leading his warriors with unwavering resolve and a relentless desire to protect the innocent and uphold the honor of the Sanguinary Accipiters.

While his role as a warrior and leader defines him, there are moments when the weight of responsibility and the horrors of war weigh heavily on his shoulders. These rare glimpses into his inner turmoil reveal a depth of character that goes beyond his battlefield prowess.

## Appearance

Grand Margrave Kragen Blayze possesses a fair and pale complexion. His skin, though marked by the trials of battle and the harshness of the void, still retains a certain purity that speaks to his noble lineage and the Blood Angels' angelic heritage.

His hair, a mane of golden blonde, frames his features in a radiant halo. The strands glint in the light, evoking a sense of regality and authority that befits his position as the Grand Margrave. The hair, while neatly maintained, carries an untamed quality, as if mirroring the wild spirit of battle that courses through his veins.

Standing at an impressive height of 7 feet and 8 inches (approximately 233.7 centimeters), Kragen Blayze commands attention whenever he enters a room. His imposing stature, a hallmark of Astartes genetics, is a symbol of his physical prowess.

## Wargear

* ***Mark X Power Armour***: Custom-crafted and meticulously maintained, Blayze's Mark X power armour is a symbol of his status and the technological marvel that enhances his already formidable combat abilities.
* ***The Glave Encarmine Vengeful***: A masterwork greatsword made from angelsteel, that has seen countless battles, Vengeful was found during the raid on the Praxus Outpost.
* ***The Shield of Sanguinius***: A unique storm shield adorned with the iconography of Sanguinius, this shield is a testament to Blayze's unyielding defense and his unwavering faith in the Blood Angels' Primarch.
* ***The Wings of Fury***: An ornate jump pack that allows Blayze to move with unparalleled speed and agility on the battlefield, granting him the ability to swiftly engage enemies or reposition himself as needed.
* ***The Sanguine Crest***: A personaly gifted to him by the Chapter's Sanguinary Priests, the Sanguine Crest serves as a reminder of his bond with his brothers and his dedication to the Blood Angels' cause.
* ***Krak and Frag Grenades***: Standard issue explosives that provide Blayze with additional tactical options in combat situations.
* ***Rosarius***: A protective amulet of faith, the Rosarius wards against psychic and warp-based attacks, further enhancing Blayze's resilience on the battlefield.
* ***Iron Halo***: An energy field generator that offers Blayze enhanced protection against ranged attacks and other threats.
* ***Auspex***: A multifunctional device that provides sensor and data analysis capabilities, aiding Blayze in battlefield awareness and tactical decision-making.
* ***Bolt Pistol***: A reliable sidearm that allows Blayze to engage enemies at range when needed.
* ***Combat Knife***: A versatile melee weapon that serves as a backup option for close-quarters combat situations.

## Quotes

"*The Sanguinary Accipiters' loyalty to the Imperium is unbreakable, a steadfast bond that guides their every action. They are the vanguard of honor, unwavering in their dedication to defend humanity's sacred realm.*"
—Grand Margrave Kragen Blayze