Khorne
More actions
| Khorne | |
|---|---|
 The Blood God, Lord of Skulls |
|
| Identity | |
| Aliases | Kharneth, The Brass Lord, God of War |
| Domain | Rage, violence, martial honour, hatred |
| Sacred Number | 8 |
| Colors | Blood red, brass, black |
| Symbol | Skull rune on brass field |
| Worship & Forces | |
| Followers | Chaos Warriors, berserkers, Norscan marauders, Khornate daemons |
| Greater Daemon | Bloodthirster |
| Notable Daemons | Bloodletters, Flesh Hounds, Juggernauts |
| Rival Gods | Slaanesh (primary), Tzeentch |
Khorne is the Chaos God of blood, war, and martial honor. He embodies violence, rage, and the relentless pursuit of combat. Worshippers of Khorne value strength, courage, and skill in battle above all else, seeing bloodshed as the highest form of devotion.
Khorne despises magic and sorcery, favoring warriors who fight with weapons and brute force. His followers, from berserkers to mighty champions, are driven by an insatiable thirst for battle and the desire to spill the blood of their enemies. The famous war cry of Khorne’s followers, “Blood for the Blood God! Skulls for the Skull Throne!”, captures their singular devotion.
In Warhammer Fantasy, Khorne’s cult is known for its disciplined, bloodthirsty warriors and massive, fearsome armies, always seeking honorable combat and the chance to prove themselves on the battlefield. Those who die in his service are promised glory and eternal favor in Khorne’s realm.
Overview
Morality, Slavery, and Corruption
- Slavery: Practically irrelevant; Khorne’s followers prioritize battle and bloodshed over structured societies. Captives may be killed or forced to fight, but not enslaved formally.
- Non-consent sexual relationships: Considered weakness; lust is despised and suppressed in favor of rage and honor in combat.
- Vulnerability to Chaos corruption: Very high. Already devoted to Khorne, further corruption manifests as greater bloodlust and mutations, enhancing martial ferocity.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Strengths: Unmatched martial ferocity, courage, and resilience; thrives in chaos and combat; fearsome presence.
- Weaknesses: Single-minded rage limits subtlety, strategy, and social interactions; blind bloodlust can be exploited.
Roleplaying a Worshipper of Khorne
Players devoted to Khorne should focus on martial prowess, honor in combat, and unrelenting aggression. Their characters are driven by a thirst for battle and the desire to prove themselves through strength, skill, and bloodshed. Magic and trickery are despised-strength of arms is the only true measure of devotion.
A Khorne worshipper will:
- Seek out combat wherever possible, seeing every battle as a chance to honor their god.
- Show little patience for diplomacy, deception, or subtlety.
- Prize courage, loyalty, and martial skill above all else, both in themselves and allies.
- Take trophies or marks of battle (such as skulls, blood, or weapons) to demonstrate their devotion.
- Avoid magic unless it serves to enhance their combat effectiveness directly.
In short, play boldly, fight fiercely, and let the blood of enemies fuel your devotion.
Combat
While these classes are available to all characters, Chaos Warriors devoted to this god can only choose from this specific subset of classes.
| Compatible Classes | |
|---|---|
| Vanguard | |
| Bastion | Berserker |
| Masters of bloody, close-quarters combat. | |
Gender Roles & Sexuality
Gender Roles
- Khorne’s followers are almost entirely male-coded in behavior; emphasis is on martial prowess, rage, and dominance.
- Combat ability and strength determine status; no formal gender hierarchy exists among daemonic warriors.
- Female-coded daemons exist (Bloodletters, Daemonettes of other lore) but are rare and rarely mentioned; functionally, all are lethal warriors.
Sexuality
- Khorne despises indulgence, including sexual pleasure. Sexuality is irrelevant or suppressed; followers are motivated entirely by battle, blood, and honor in combat.
- Erotic acts are considered weakness; lust is taboo and punishable.
- Any sexualized depiction of Khorne’s warriors in lore is extremely rare or symbolic, often reflecting domination and aggression rather than desire.
Attitudes toward Other Races (Sexualized)
- Sexualization of other races is **nonexistent**; Khorne’s followers view all beings as enemies or prey for slaughter.
- Focus is entirely on combat, rage, and bloodshed rather than erotic fascination.