Slaves to Darkness – Exalted Hero of Chaos

Champions who have excelled on the Path to Glory are exalted amongst their fellows. Though not yet true lords of ruin, they have made a name for themselves through hewing down prestigious enemies through gore-spraying axe blows. An Exalted Hero cares only for accumulating greater glory beneath the gaze of the Ruinous Powers. To rest on their laurels is not in their nature; indeed, it would be fatal, for the gods lose interest in their pawns quickly. If they wish to rise higher and avoid the grim fate of Spawndom, these warriors must constantly present tribute to their patrons in the form of slain sovereigns, warpriests and other worthy adversaries, and they will hunt down such targets with a fanatical vigour on the battlefield. The armoury of an Exalted Hero is eclectic but formidable. The armour they wear has sprouted new bladed edges or gibbering daemon-marks, a sign of favour from the dark powers. In mailed fists, they will carry the tools of their murderous trade; some favour twin axes leaden with fell curses, while others may carry a runeshield on one arm, offering a measure of defence against hostile sorcery.