WinterscaleInBlood — Rogue Trader Dialogue Archive

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Winterscale(sequence)

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WinterscaleCalligos clicks his teeth and bursts into a fit of laughter, but then quickly calms down. "Testing the boundaries, are we, [Name]? I like your boldness, but you shouldn't stick your head so far into the beast's throat."

YOU"You have turned a calm settlement into bloody carnage. What other evidence does one need?"

Winterscale"They were born on my planet, living their pointless lives for a single purpose — to one day satisfy their master. They have fulfilled their purpose!" Calligos responds with a crooked grin.

Worten the Grey"The Rogue Trader seeks to befog your mind, master. Such insolence! Slit his/her throat, quickly!"

WinterscaleDespite being oblivious to his Arch-Militant's words, Calligos unwittingly tenses his back and shoulders. The look in his eyes is even more feral now than before.

YOU"You have turned a calm settlement into bloody carnage. What other evidence does one need?"

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YOU[Point a blessed finger at Worten] "There stands the Archenemy's spawn that has corrupted your soul. Behold him as I do, here and now!"

WinterscaleCalligos's eyes slowly clear. He turns to look at Worten the Grey and immediately recoils. "I... I see it! The corruption, like a cloak around him... and around me?"

WinterscaleFlinching as if struck by a whip, Winterscale stares at the village with the look of someone who is seeing it for the first time. Confusion and unease creep into his gaze. "What happened here? Who dared?" The realisation forms new lines on his face. "No. I surely couldn't have. Or..."

YOU"Oh, you could, and you did. The Archenemy took over your soul, and rage took over your body."

Winterscale"My body and soul were meant to belong to the God-Emperor, but I have failed Him." A bitter smile crosses Calligos's lips. "It seems that our righteous Incendia was right after all..."

Worten the Grey"This is your last chance, Calligos. Cleave this upstart in two with the axe that I blessed for you. Skin him/her and bathe in his/her blood. We will forget everything and continue on our journey — to hunt and to kill. This is the way you prefer to drown out your loneliness and boredom, is it not?"

Winterscale"This is all your doing... You wretched cur!" Calligos swings his axe at the Arch-Militant, but he evades the mortal blow with the grace of a viper. "I showed you mercy, and you have been corrupting my soul this entire time? Forcing me—"

Worten the Grey"No one forced you, Calligos. I merely enabled your desire, fostered it — and made your crimson rage blossom! You suspected, yet your own pride stopped you from recognising your weaknesses." Worten's speech becomes more and more distorted with each word, and a thought swells in the back of your mind: you wish to kill him, tear him apart. Here, now!

Worten the Grey"Weak, worthless fool! I have spent so many years growing this rage inside you, and still you resist! Did you think you could refuse the blessing of the Skull God at the last moment? Well... one way or another, he will claim you all." Worten's flesh bursts, and the last thing you notice is his hateful gaze turning to you.

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YOU"Your Arch-Militant is a heretic and a servant of Chaos. He is the one fanning the flames of your rage."

YOU"What do you think, Argenta?"

Argenta"The Rogue Trader cannot atone for his crimes before the God-Emperor. His soul will only be saved by the cleansing flames."

Winterscale"To accept death from a Sister of Battle would not be the dullest of fates." Calligos smiles bitterly.

YOU"What do you think, Heinrix?"

Heinrix"There is nothing to think about, Rogue Trader. Calligos Winterscale was thought to be one of the most remarkable people in the Expanse, but even he succumbed to the Archenemy's influence. When the fish rots from the head, the head is cut off with no regrets. So do what the Imperium expects from a bearer of the Warrant."

Heinrix"Calligos Winterscale is the hand of the Emperor that shields the Expanse from Humanity's enemies. He has seen his true nature and that of his deeds. And while I would rather not admit it, he would serve the Imperium far better alive than dead."

YOU"Ulfar, what must be done to a warrior who has disgraced himself?"

UlfarUlfar's voice resounds like a headsman's axe striking the block. "Mock him, put him to death, trample his personal badge, and expunge him from the sagas. That is the way of Fenris."

YOU"The blame does not lie with you, Calligos. You were manipulated by malevolent powers."

Winterscale"And I succumbed to them." A doomed expression falls across Calligos's face.

YOU"Succumbing to Chaos? Pathetic. The much-vaunted will of Calligos Winterscale proved to be hollow bluster."

WinterscaleCalligos howls in desperation and rage, but he has nothing to say to you.

YOU"I believe that Worten is the one responsible for your delusion. Back on Dargonus, I noticed that he is not who he claims to be. Yet you seem to be unwilling to acknowledge it."

Winterscale"I raised that boy and taught him how to kill. Yes, Worten is fearless and fierce, but it's just what one would expect from a loyal dog."

WinterscaleCalligos turns around and finally notices the blood-covered Arch-Militant. Something about his servant seems to have puzzled him. "What's wrong with your eyes, Worten?" The Arch-Militant bares his fangs rabidly. After several moments of silence, Calligos absent-mindedly looks away, "Where were we? Ah, yes, new blood. Have I already told you that your accusations are baseless?"

YOU"You have turned a calm settlement into bloody carnage. What other evidence does one need?"

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YOU[Point a blessed finger at Worten] "There stands the Archenemy's spawn that has corrupted your soul. Behold him as I do, here and now!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I believe that Worten is the one responsible for your delusion. Back on Dargonus, I noticed that he is not who he claims to be. Yet you seem to be unwilling to acknowledge it."

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YOU"I know that you killed your own Seneschal."

Winterscale"What nonsense are you spewing, new blood? Aerdrig died at the hands of the xenos who attacked our camp at night!" Either Calligos is a skilful liar, or he truly cannot remember what actually happened.

YOU"You have turned a calm settlement into bloody carnage. What other evidence does one need?"

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YOU[Point a blessed finger at Worten] "There stands the Archenemy's spawn that has corrupted your soul. Behold him as I do, here and now!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I believe that Worten is the one responsible for your delusion. Back on Dargonus, I noticed that he is not who he claims to be. Yet you seem to be unwilling to acknowledge it."

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YOU"I know that you killed your own Seneschal."

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YOU"I saw the bodies of the xenos in the forest. You didn't just kill them — you carved up their bodies and enjoyed every moment, thirsting for more blood."

Winterscale"Unlike you, I don't make friends with xenos — I use them." Calligos waves his axe in the direction of the Sslyth. "Or kill them. The death of xenos is the supreme good, and showing mercy to the enemies of Humanity is not in my nature."

YOU"You have turned a calm settlement into bloody carnage. What other evidence does one need?"

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YOU[Point a blessed finger at Worten] "There stands the Archenemy's spawn that has corrupted your soul. Behold him as I do, here and now!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I believe that Worten is the one responsible for your delusion. Back on Dargonus, I noticed that he is not who he claims to be. Yet you seem to be unwilling to acknowledge it."

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YOU"I know that you killed your own Seneschal."

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YOU"I saw the bodies of the xenos in the forest. You didn't just kill them — you carved up their bodies and enjoyed every moment, thirsting for more blood."

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YOU"The Winterscale I have heard of would have never thrown his worlds to Chorda only to indulge in mindless hunting."

YOU"Look around — your own retinue is terrified of you!"

YOU"I had hoped that you would listen to reason. I was wrong."

Worten the Grey"He/She is trying to weaken your spirit, master. Lying, pretending, scheming... You know they're all the same. Rotten, cowardly, weak... Let's break them, master! And offer their skulls to the Skull God!"

WinterscaleCalligos's eyes flash with fury. "Oh, how you irk me, you pitiful von Valancius pup! I'll do your dynasty a favour and finish you off right here and now! Rotten, cowardly, weak... Blood for the dynasty throne, skulls for the Skull God!"

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YOU[Attack] "You are deaf to others' words and blind to your own deeds."

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YOU"The Winterscale I have heard of would have never thrown his worlds to Chorda only to indulge in mindless hunting."

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YOU"Look around — your own retinue is terrified of you!"

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YOU"I had hoped that you would listen to reason. I was wrong."

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YOU[Attack] "You are deaf to others' words and blind to your own deeds."continues where this line first appears above

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YOU"I saw the bodies of the xenos in the forest. You didn't just kill them — you carved up their bodies and enjoyed every moment, thirsting for more blood."

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YOU"The Winterscale I have heard of would have never thrown his worlds to Chorda only to indulge in mindless hunting."

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YOU"Look around — your own retinue is terrified of you!"

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YOU"I had hoped that you would listen to reason. I was wrong."

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YOU[Attack] "You are deaf to others' words and blind to your own deeds."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I know that you killed your own Seneschal."

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YOU"I saw the bodies of the xenos in the forest. You didn't just kill them — you carved up their bodies and enjoyed every moment, thirsting for more blood."

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YOU"The Winterscale I have heard of would have never thrown his worlds to Chorda only to indulge in mindless hunting."

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YOU"Look around — your own retinue is terrified of you!"

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YOU"I had hoped that you would listen to reason. I was wrong."

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YOU[Attack] "You are deaf to others' words and blind to your own deeds."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Point a blessed finger at Worten] "There stands the Archenemy's spawn that has corrupted your soul. Behold him as I do, here and now!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I believe that Worten is the one responsible for your delusion. Back on Dargonus, I noticed that he is not who he claims to be. Yet you seem to be unwilling to acknowledge it."

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YOU"I know that you killed your own Seneschal."

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YOU"I saw the bodies of the xenos in the forest. You didn't just kill them — you carved up their bodies and enjoyed every moment, thirsting for more blood."

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YOU"The Winterscale I have heard of would have never thrown his worlds to Chorda only to indulge in mindless hunting."

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YOU"Look around — your own retinue is terrified of you!"

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YOU"I had hoped that you would listen to reason. I was wrong."

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WinterscaleWinterscale's smile twists into a wicked grin. "I do not tell you how to run the affairs of your dynasty. You should keep your nose out of mine as well."

YOU"You have turned a calm settlement into bloody carnage. What other evidence does one need?"

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YOU[Point a blessed finger at Worten] "There stands the Archenemy's spawn that has corrupted your soul. Behold him as I do, here and now!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I believe that Worten is the one responsible for your delusion. Back on Dargonus, I noticed that he is not who he claims to be. Yet you seem to be unwilling to acknowledge it."

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YOU"I know that you killed your own Seneschal."

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YOU"I saw the bodies of the xenos in the forest. You didn't just kill them — you carved up their bodies and enjoyed every moment, thirsting for more blood."

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YOU"The Winterscale I have heard of would have never thrown his worlds to Chorda only to indulge in mindless hunting."

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YOU"Look around — your own retinue is terrified of you!"

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YOU"I had hoped that you would listen to reason. I was wrong."

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YOU[Attack] "You are deaf to others' words and blind to your own deeds."continues where this line first appears above

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Winterscale"I am the Rogue Trader, a warrior of the God-Emperor and the great ruler of my dynasty. They should tremble in the face of their master's power! But not out of fear, no. Out of reverence."

WinterscaleWinterscale grins at his retinue, but it is not enough to dispel the oppressive silence. The Tech-Priest bows her head until her face is completely obscured by her hood. The Navigator nods curtly and quickly averts his eyes, and the Sslyth is licking a fresh wound that may have been inflicted by a power axe.

Winterscale"What's the matter? Am I truly so terrifying that you cannot even look at me?" Calligos growls in exasperation. "Where is that ridiculous psyker? At least he knows how to honour his master with his words. Old man!"

Magos Gillenia Zetta"The unit that identified itself as Speaks-With-Gods has been annihilated, Lord Captain. You personally conducted the execution. Your reasoning was, I quote..." Calligos's voice emerges from the Tech-Priest's intricate system of cables and speakers: "You think I need saving, old man? You say you can see the future? Well, did you foresee this?" The buzzing of a power axe is blunted by human flesh, followed by a cry, a gargle, and the dull sound of a body falling to the ground.

Worten the Grey"Bloody pile of scrap, I will tear off your mechadendrites and stuff them down your throat!"

Winterscale(sequence)

Pasqal"I am registering a Category— aborted. Confrontation estimated as imminent. Blasphemy registration unnecessary." Pasqal adjusts the grip on his weapon. His visor turns scarlet, and the dot of his aiming laser lights up on Worten's chest.

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Eogunn"Before the visage of truth, everyone is compelled to manifest their genuine self. In this... subject, I see only an uncontrolled thirst for entropy, making his existence meaningless. This is an incontrovertible fact."

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Winterscale"I... don't remember anything like that." Calligos shuts his eyes and grips his head in confusion.

YOU"You have turned a calm settlement into bloody carnage. What other evidence does one need?"

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YOU[Point a blessed finger at Worten] "There stands the Archenemy's spawn that has corrupted your soul. Behold him as I do, here and now!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I believe that Worten is the one responsible for your delusion. Back on Dargonus, I noticed that he is not who he claims to be. Yet you seem to be unwilling to acknowledge it."

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YOU"I know that you killed your own Seneschal."

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YOU"I saw the bodies of the xenos in the forest. You didn't just kill them — you carved up their bodies and enjoyed every moment, thirsting for more blood."

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YOU"The Winterscale I have heard of would have never thrown his worlds to Chorda only to indulge in mindless hunting."

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YOU"Look around — your own retinue is terrified of you!"

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YOU"I had hoped that you would listen to reason. I was wrong."

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Winterscale"As they should be!" Winterscale roars, and a loud echo rolls through the forest. "I am a Rogue Trader, warrior of the God-Emperor and the great ruler of my dynasty. They should tremble and prostrate themselves before me at the slightest sign of my anger, and beg for forgiveness!"

WinterscaleUnder the oppressive weight of Winterscale's gaze, his entourage grows even more lifeless and submissive. Everyone but Worten the Grey is trying not to look into the crazed eyes of their master.

YOU"You have turned a calm settlement into bloody carnage. What other evidence does one need?"

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YOU[Point a blessed finger at Worten] "There stands the Archenemy's spawn that has corrupted your soul. Behold him as I do, here and now!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I believe that Worten is the one responsible for your delusion. Back on Dargonus, I noticed that he is not who he claims to be. Yet you seem to be unwilling to acknowledge it."

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YOU"I know that you killed your own Seneschal."

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YOU"I saw the bodies of the xenos in the forest. You didn't just kill them — you carved up their bodies and enjoyed every moment, thirsting for more blood."

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YOU"The Winterscale I have heard of would have never thrown his worlds to Chorda only to indulge in mindless hunting."

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YOU"Look around — your own retinue is terrified of you!"

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YOU"I had hoped that you would listen to reason. I was wrong."

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Winterscale"Blood for the Rogue Trader's throne! Skulls for the Skull God!" Calligos Winterscale laughs uncontrollably, looking around the blood-soaked village. His eyes are full of rage, as if absolute insanity has possessed him.

Worten the GreyWorten the Grey seems hypnotised by his master's words, his bloodshot eyes alight with a slowly growing flame — unnatural, frightening, daemonic.

WinterscaleThe remaining members of Winterscale's retinue have dispersed around the village's centre. The Navigator apathetically observes the massacre from a distance, the Tech-Priest appears overly fascinated with assembling and disassembling her own leg augmetics, and the Sslyth mercenary is razing the village, wholly satisfied. Only Calligos's new psyker, Speaks-With-Gods, is nowhere to be seen.

Winterscale(sequence)

Argenta"By the Golden Throne!" In a daze, Argenta looks at the butchered bodies of the local villagers — men and women, young and old. "What offence did these poor souls commit to deserve such a gruesome fate?"

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Ulfar"I smell corruption. A great deal of foul corruption." Ulfar stares fiercely at the carnage. "They were killed not for need or cause, but for pleasure. I know what bodies look like when someone revelled in the slaughter — they look like this."

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Marazhai"Ha..." Marazhai ecstatically breathes in the metal and salt floating in the air. "I am growing fond of this mon-keigh!"

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KibellahKibellah's eyes quickly take in the mutilated corpses, absorbing every gory detail. "Sacrilege. This was more than just a massacre, it was... an offering to one's own thirst. The one who did this was not trying to honour the Undying One, but rather... someone else. Something else."

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SolomorneGlaito silently bares his teeth as Solomorne casts a cursory eye over the scene of carnage. "Pointless butchery." The Proctor's voice is dispassionate, but his nostrils flare ever so slightly, as if he had caught a stirring scent.

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Solomorne"If I could ask the Emperor one question, it would be this: 'Why is the Warrant inherited?' By the Lex, what can a man who wreaks such mindless slaughter possibly give the Imperium?"

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WinterscaleCalligos turns around and gives you the broadest of smiles. "Ah, [Name]! How was your hunt?"

YOU"This massacre is your doing, is it not?"

WinterscaleCalligos's smile grows faint, condescending. "You convinced me to stop hunting the xenos, new blood. But thirst and melancholy got the better of me sooner than I anticipated. I grew bored. And those worthless peasants squealed so miserably that I wanted to strangle them more, and more, and more..." His eyes briefly glaze over.

YOU"What happened to you, Calligos? What have you become?"

Winterscale"What are you saying, new blood? Have the xenos addled your mind in so short a time?" Calligos looks at you with a mix of surprise and confusion. "Didn't Theodora explain to you that in the Expanse, baseless accusations went out of style a good hundred years ago?"

YOU"You have turned a calm settlement into bloody carnage. What other evidence does one need?"

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YOU[Point a blessed finger at Worten] "There stands the Archenemy's spawn that has corrupted your soul. Behold him as I do, here and now!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I believe that Worten is the one responsible for your delusion. Back on Dargonus, I noticed that he is not who he claims to be. Yet you seem to be unwilling to acknowledge it."

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YOU"I know that you killed your own Seneschal."

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YOU"I saw the bodies of the xenos in the forest. You didn't just kill them — you carved up their bodies and enjoyed every moment, thirsting for more blood."

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YOU"The Winterscale I have heard of would have never thrown his worlds to Chorda only to indulge in mindless hunting."

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YOU"Look around — your own retinue is terrified of you!"

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YOU"I had hoped that you would listen to reason. I was wrong."

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YOU[Attack] "You are deaf to others' words and blind to your own deeds."continues where this line first appears above

Winterscale(sequence)

Cassia"His palette... is mixed in a very strange way. The red completely covers his eyes, but everything around him glows gold and silver. I think that His Lordship Calligos Winterscale simply does not see the true colours of his deeds."

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YOU"All of Quetza Temer is yours by right. But this is too much."

YOU"For a while now, I have had my suspicions about the source of your remarkable strength. You have turned to the Ruinous Powers."

YOU[Attack] "By the power vested in me by the Imperium, I hereby condemn you to death."

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YOU[Attack] "Your body and soul are tarnished by the Archenemy and are to be cleansed. Repent!"

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YOU[Attack] "There is no room for words. You are guilty and will pay for what you've done."

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Winterscale(sequence)

Yrliet"This mon-keigh killed his own kin just because he could not kill mine?" Yrliet's face is shadowed by a shroud of guilt. "I... did not wish for it to end this way, elantach."

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Jae"If gold and authority ever turn me into such a soulless ashmag, you better shoot me where I stand, shereen!"

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Worten the GreyThe Arch-Militant's smile becomes even more bestial. You blink, and your eyes finally see the truth — there it is, the epicentre of corruption. Like a black whirlwind, Chaos energy rages wildly around Worten the Grey, reaching for Calligos, trying to close its hideous clawed tentacles around the Rogue Trader's neck and pierce his heart.

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YOU"They were your subjects. Why?"

YOU"For a while now, I have had my suspicions about the source of your remarkable strength. You have turned to the Ruinous Powers."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see that you've had an excellent time here. Why didn't you invite me?"

Winterscale(sequence)

AbelardAbelard starts in surprise. "Are you... quite serious, Lord Captain?"

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Winterscale"You think that I would let you dampen my hunting spirit again?" Calligos smirks. "Besides, you were too preoccupied with your xenos friends! Even those such as we who write the fates of worlds cannot have everything all at once in this life."

YOU"O Emperor of Humanity, grant the fallen salvation and the living strength! Deliver us from the foul breath of corruption that we may offer our lives..."

Worten the Grey"A saint..." The Arch-Militant bares his teeth, and his eyes become even more bloodshot. "The Emperor won't help you here. My master will tear you apart and bathe in the blood of your allies!"

WinterscaleNot paying any heed to what Worten just said, Calligos grimaces in disdain. "Did you and Chorda bond behind my back? Is this a plot to bore an old man to death with your incessant preaching?"

YOU[Raise your weapon] "Explain yourself. What is going on here?"

Worten the Grey"Are you challenging my master? He will shred you to pieces and bathe in the blood of your allies!" Worten grins, no longer playing the part of a dull-witted henchman.

WinterscaleCalligos's smile vanishes. As if not hearing his Arch-Militant's words, he coldly retorts, "Why would I explain myself to you, new blood? I rule my world as I see fit. You are a guest here."

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WinterscaleCalligos Winterscale lies on the ground, staring into the endless sky of Quetza Temer. His pelvis is twisted unnaturally, his legs are not moving, and an exposed bone shard protrudes from his right arm. Blood streams down his chin in a thin rivulet with no sign of stopping.

Calligos Winterscale"It was a good fight, new blood." For the first time, Calligos Winterscale's voice is calm and humble.

YOU"It was a good fight, Calligos."

Winterscale"That it was! What irony... I have waited for so long to find a worthy enemy, but ended up raising one myself and even appointing him as my right hand." The Rogue Trader laughs, almost choking on blood.

YOU"What now?"

Winterscale"I will remain here with what's left of my escort and wait for help. And you should go — there are still so many undiscovered stars and unknown worlds out there..." Calligos's gaze once again turns to the sky, where the first stars begin to appear.

YOU"What now?"

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YOU"Your spine seems to be damaged. There is no walking with that."

Winterscale"It seems that you may be correct!" Calligos does not look dismayed by your words in the slightest. "After all, I can't even feel anything below the chest! Aside from an overwhelming feeling of helplessness, of course." He lets out a contented wheeze instead of a laugh.

YOU"What now?"

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YOU"Your spine seems to be damaged. There is no walking with that."

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YOU"I will take you to the Emperor's Vow."

Winterscale"There is no need. But if you are so concerned about an old man's health — I shan't stop you."

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YOU"I hope that your people will be able to take care of you. I will see you among the stars, Calligos."

Winterscale"Farewell, Rogue Trader." Calligos uses the last of his strength to salute you, lets out a loud sigh, and loses consciousness.

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YOU[Finish Calligos] "One decent deed changes nothing."

Winterscale"You have a point." Calligos closes his eyes, having guessed your intentions. "Nevertheless, I am glad that it is at your hand that I die. I shall see you on the other side, [Name]."

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YOU[Finish Calligos] "You are a mere shadow of yourself now. I grant you mercy."

Winterscale"Mercy may not be exactly applicable, [Name]. Unless, of course, your intention is to get rid of a rival." Winterscale remarks in a goading tone. "My body has augmetics installed that track the condition of my internal organs and injuries. The Emperor's Vow already knows where I am and what state I am in. The rescue squad will arrive soon, and the chirurgeons will heal my wounds in time."

YOU"I will take you to the Emperor's Vow."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I hope that your people will be able to take care of you. I will see you among the stars, Calligos."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "I call this mercy."

Winterscale"Have it your way." Calligos lets out a tired sigh. "I don't want you to think that I am desperately clinging to life. My successors are sharp... not all of them, of course. But I will be rooting for them from the other side — so that they keep things interesting for you." He twists his lips mockingly and closes his eyes.

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YOU[Finish Calligos] "Wounds of the flesh can be healed. Those of the soul and the mind cannot."

Winterscale"You have a point." Calligos closes his eyes, having guessed your intentions. "Nevertheless, I am glad that it is at your hand that I die. I shall see you on the other side, [Name]."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "I commend your ability to read one's intentions."

Winterscale"There it is, the face of a true Rogue Trader! I'm proud of you, new blood. You will go places, just like me!" Calligos's smile in the face of death is one of vehement spirit.

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YOU[Finish Calligos] "Winterscale at the feet of von Valancius? A perfect opportunity to behead a rival protectorate."

Winterscale"There it is, the face of a true Rogue Trader! I'm proud of you, new blood. You will go places, just like me!" Calligos's smile in the face of death is one of vehement spirit.continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I will take you to the Emperor's Vow."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I hope that your people will be able to take care of you. I will see you among the stars, Calligos."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "One decent deed changes nothing."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "You are a mere shadow of yourself now. I grant you mercy."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "Winterscale at the feet of von Valancius? A perfect opportunity to behead a rival protectorate."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your spine seems to be damaged. There is no walking with that."

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YOU"I will take you to the Emperor's Vow."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I hope that your people will be able to take care of you. I will see you among the stars, Calligos."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "One decent deed changes nothing."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "You are a mere shadow of yourself now. I grant you mercy."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "Winterscale at the feet of von Valancius? A perfect opportunity to behead a rival protectorate."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Why the Throne did you rush to save me?"

Winterscale"Well, you did rush in to save my fallen soul, didn't you, [Name]?" A feeble smile appears on his battered face. "It's the least I could do for the one who so arduously tried to make me see."

YOU"What now?"

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YOU"Your spine seems to be damaged. There is no walking with that."

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YOU"I will take you to the Emperor's Vow."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I hope that your people will be able to take care of you. I will see you among the stars, Calligos."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "One decent deed changes nothing."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "You are a mere shadow of yourself now. I grant you mercy."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "Winterscale at the feet of von Valancius? A perfect opportunity to behead a rival protectorate."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Don't move. I will call for help."

Winterscale"Come now, new blood. Let me accept His punishment and revel in the taste of atonement." Calligos twists his lips into a caustic smile. "For Throne's sake, I'm talking like Incendia now... [Name], I want you to promise that you'll kill me if I ever start praying too much. I have had enough of worshippers... of all kinds."

YOU"What now?"

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YOU"Your spine seems to be damaged. There is no walking with that."

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YOU"I will take you to the Emperor's Vow."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I hope that your people will be able to take care of you. I will see you among the stars, Calligos."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "One decent deed changes nothing."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "You are a mere shadow of yourself now. I grant you mercy."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "Winterscale at the feet of von Valancius? A perfect opportunity to behead a rival protectorate."continues where this line first appears above

Winterscale(sequence)

Kibellah"Domin, don't. He is broken in both body and spirit. Helping him would only disfigure his heart further... Or if you do help him, you should at least sever the tendons in his hands and feet, then cut out his tongue. That way, whatever monster he has become, he will no longer be a danger."

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YOU"Your spine seems to be damaged. There is no walking with that."

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YOU[Finish Calligos] "One decent deed changes nothing."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "You are a mere shadow of yourself now. I grant you mercy."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Finish Calligos] "Winterscale at the feet of von Valancius? A perfect opportunity to behead a rival protectorate."continues where this line first appears above

Winterscale(sequence)

Calligos WinterscaleCalligos looks at Kibellah. "You there, holy assassin... Care to do something for me? It's nothing new to you."

Kibellah"No. You have corrupted too much of your heart to plead for a swift death. And you are too badly wounded to survive without immediate aid. Lie here and die like an animal." She turns away from him indifferently.

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