Lord Regent Ish'Val

Ish'Val is the Lord Regent and Chapter Master of the [EU] Salamanders. A fierce leader and abuser of hammers big and small. His history with the Chapter is long, and his devotion to Nocturne is absolute.

## Personal History

#### Prologue

As a young boy from the city of Epimethus, Ish'Val \*REDACTED\* was chosen to join the Order from among many other similar children who dreamed of becoming a Vulcan warrior and gaining glory by fighting to defend humanity.

#### Chapter I - 7th Company

Throughout his training and preparation, he showed no special skills, but what he did show was a stubbornness and an anger that he was able to transform into a fierce will to fight. Even before he became a Scout, he was spotted by Reclusiarch Katarth, who performed the final training and selection before Ish'Val officially joined the 7th Company of the Salamander Chapter. During his first missions alongside his comrades from the 7th Company and his battle brothers from the 2nd Company, Ish'Val did his best to stay ahead of the ranks and keep up with his much more experienced new brothers. Already during his time as a scout he was noticed by the then Chapter Master Drag'Nok, with whom he later established a master-apprentice and friendship relationship. After years as a Scout, Ish'Val was finally given the honour of joining the ranks of the 2nd Company, the Lord Regent of Prometheus himself appointed him as the new Battle Brother and personally conducted his ceremony.

#### Chapter II - 2nd Company

Upon joining the 2nd Company, he felt extremely honoured to have the opportunity to serve alongside the heroes of his childhood, and he was determined to do his best to prove his worth. Even though he was already officially a Battle Brother and a full member of the Chapter of the Salamanders Ish'Val, he knew he still had much to learn, so he decided to follow in the footsteps of his Chapter Master and turn his ambition and passion into deeds which he would later perform on many battlefields alongside his brothers and the nucleus of the Draconis Auxilia which would blossom decades from now. His deeds did not go unnoticed and although he forged his own armour long ago, he was honoured to receive a helmet handcrafted by the Lord Regent himself, a helmet that has accompanied the Ish'Val to this day. During his service to the Chapter, tragedy struck, as Ish'Val's first teacher Reclusiarch Katarth and the first commander of the Draconis Auxilia Ezri betrayed the then Lord Regent and sought to overthrow him, but Ish'Val knew without a moment's hesitation that the correct decision was to remain loyal to his current Master. The betrayal of two important members, though painful, fortunately ended soon enough and the traitors were executed by the Order, in which they did not find many followers, everything could have turned out differently if not for one of the members of Draconis Auxilla, who betrayed his commander, revealing the plans of the traitors and proving his loyalty to the Chapter. Proving his worth during his short service so far, he was appointed a Veteran by his Master personally. At only 26 years of age he was chosen by the Inquisition to join the Deathwatch where his service lasted another 8 years.

#### Chapter IV - 1st Company

Upon returning from his watch what he found horrified him, his Master and dear friend Lord Regent Drag'Nok had fallen in battle, his last message to Ish'Vala was to transfer to the 1st Company within the ranks of the Firedrakes. The new Chapter Master Coran has gained neither the allegiance nor the trust or affection of the Ish'Val. The new Lord Regent of Prometheus has shown a lack of commitment and skill in leading the Chapter. All of the Companies fell into a state of disrepair and stagnation that was extremely painful for the Ish'Val. In order to restore the glory of the Salamander Chapter applied for the position of Captain of the 5th Company, where he was to build the strength of the Chapter anew, but cooperation with the new Master had no future. After discovering the contents of his Master's last message hidden by Coran, which stated that Ish'Val was to succeed him as the new Lord Regent of Prometheus and Master of the Salamander Chapter. The period of mourning for Ish'Val and his stay in extinction lasted 6.5 years before he decided to take matters into his own hands and single-handedly rebuild the entire Chapter from scratch, restoring it to its former glory. The rebellion was extremely short-lived, but most of the brothers who took part in the conflict on the side of the usurper died or fled as renegades into space. Some of the loyal brothers decided to join the Deathwatch due to their dislike of the new Chapter Master Ish'Val.

#### Chapter V - Reign as Lord Regent and Chapter Master

During the reign of the usurper, the Draconis Auxilia completely disappeared. Ish'Val, as the new rightful heir to the title of Lord Regent, decided to turn all of his anger and sadness over the fall of the Chapter into passion to give new life to the Salamander Chapter! He has surrounded himself with loyal brothers from other Companies and taken the most promising scouts of the 7th Company under his wing personally. He recreated and rebuilt the Draconis Auxilla, which today, thanks to the dedication of many people, both mortal and Astartes, can flourish as never before. During his reign, which has lasted 77 years, the Chapter has revived and the will of its members to fight has been rekindled. It was not without tragedy because during the reign of the Ish'Vala there was also a betrayal called the Heresy of Koudi in which half of the members of the Draconis Auxilia and a few battle brothers betrayed the Imperium and their former Master. This event occurred during what the Ish'Val refer to as the Period of Storms. However, the Chapter survived this trial and became stronger! Like hardened steel the Chapter under the command of the Ish'Val shines today with its head proudly raised and its eyes directed to the future. Although Ish'Val is facing a second period of storms and uncertainty for the Chapter, he is not afraid and believes that his Chapter, stronger than it was then, will do better and will survive any test that comes its way. Lord Regent Ish'Val, Chapter Master of the Salamander and proud son of Vulkan, will not fear the darkness and will light the way for future generations at the cost of his life! For the eternal flame is in his heart, as is his love for humanity and his Father!

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