Angels Penitent

The Angels Penitent are a Codex Astartes-compliant Loyalist Space Marine Chapter of Blood Angels founding. Almost nothing is known about this Chapter in the Imperial records. Prior to the arrival of the Undying Martyr, the chapter was formerly known as the Angels Resplendent.

Chapter Master Varzival, also known as The Knight Resplendent, along with the first company is considered lost since the purge by Chaplain Malvoisin who now heads the Crown of Thorns council.

Chaplain Malvoisin had conversed with the Undying Martyr, a "human" who had survived crossing the River Tristesse that served the Angel Resplendent Fortress Monastery, Kanvolis, as a mote. After being interrogated by the Chaplain for nineteen days, the Chaplain emerged proclaiming the stranger, now known as the Undying Martyr, as a prophet of the God Emperor who bore terrible insights into the Imperial Creed, truthes stating that mankind was corrupt and the Adeptus Astartes were the worse sinners of them all.

So began the Purge of the Chapter of all activities and items considered blasphemy, including many objects once crafted by the Warrior-Artisans themselves. Only the Librarius would stand up to the purge, Chief Librarian Athanzaius defiantly stating the chapters motto "We will rise on burning wings." The Chaplain responded with the new motto of the Angels Penitent "The Emperor Condems!".

The Chapter is now ruled by a council of Chaplains called The Crown of Thorns. They judge those who they consider to have sinned, an example of potential trepasses include creating scrimshaws honouring the Primarch.

Chapter Colours
The Angels Penitent's Chapter black with umber streaks. Prior to becoming the Angels Penitent, the Angels Resplendent wore blue and gold armour.

Chapter Badge
The Angels Penitent's Chapter badge is a skull with a crown of thorns upon it.