Here are all my posts on my other thread concerning this PLOG. The posts are separated by massive empty line gaps.
I originally wanted to make a Silver Skull successor chapter, however I wanted a chapter that was based on knights, with a flaw.
I decided to transition this project to a Blood Angels successor. After debating the name of Knights Verdant, I changed it to the Verdant Stars. There is an entire fanonwikipedia page dedicated to this chapter that is under construction.
http://warhammer40kfanon.wikia.com/wiki/Verdant_Stars
Regardless, for those of you who won't click there, this chapter is a 26th founding chapter, that eventually dedicates itself to fighting the Tyrannic threat that emerges into the galaxy in M41.
Here's the official origin of the Verdant Stars:
"Shortly after the 23rd founding, the Verdant Stars emerged. The Verdant Stars are a loyalist chapter of Astartes, created from the Blood Angels geneseed. However, they are rumored to be founded even earlier, some skeptics would state, even so far as to state the 21st cursed founding. Regardless of their murky origin, they were created as a counter-measure against the forces that had emerged during the Age of Apostasy, and in their later years the purpose of the chapter as a whole would become a more meaningful one.
The first Tyrannic war was that of a brutal conflict, costing the Imperium vast swathes of resources. When the rumor of a second Tyrannic war occuring was nigh, an edict to muster a countering force of Astartes was uttered from the High Lords of Terra. Forgeworlds were converted to the task of creating munitions, vehicles, and arms for the chapters that would fight. The mumbling of summoning Astartes was heard, and remained unanswered for some time.
Standing forth, Chapter Master Arion volunteered the entire chapter to proudly combat the encroaching hive fleet. This was questioned, and frowned upon. An entire chapter to act as a combating force in a crusade to combat an encompassing xenos foe, when they had predicted it would require several, was unheard of.
The Blood Angels and the Ultramarines ended up taking a stance, proposing a solution. Instead of the tedious process of an entire crusade being created for a specific threat, their successor chapter, the Verdant Stars, would be allowed stand forth and fight as they had wished. This was heard only at the extreme vouching of Lord-Commander Dante and the Lord of Macragge Marneus Calgar.
This solution was agreed upon heartily by all parties involved, as the Verdant Stars had previous experience in the Scouring of Ultramar; and held a grudge against the xenos in question. As such... the Verdant Stars donned the mantle of Tyranid Hunters."
So, let's begin shall we?
Big update to my Verdant Stars. I am halfway there on my Sanctum now, I've got another Combat Squad worth of Marines soaking in Simply Green. I've also just finished my first combat squad, and my scout squad. All I need is a worth
HQ to proxy as my chapter master.
I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. I'm also tempted to make an entire thread for this chapter, do you guys think I should?
Fireteam Omega:
This sqaud is lead by Sergeant Morael Viridian. I'm very proud of this squad, as it is my first. I purchased and then bathed these ebay marines in Simply green, and I'm pleased with the results. I then put them into new poses.
Remember the Sergeant I complained of before? I hated him and the Sergeant pictured above. However, after some thought, I stole his arms, and added them to this one. As for the Sergeants namesake, the first name is from Angelic lore, and the second one is simply another name for the color green.
This squad has a lot of character. I wish it had more but, I do not have the bits to spice these gentlemen up. If I had my way, I'd have combat knife galore, and xeno bits as trophies adorning them.
You guys haven't really found it out yet, but I absolutely hate Relic backpacks. However, I had a leftover bit from my Sanctum Imperialis piece. Slapping that one, has now made this Sergeant my favorite. Each marine has his own demeanor and character, besides the Sergeant, my favorites are the Deathwatch Marine (Who returned to the chapter after his secondment tenure), and the marine without a base that has been pictured.
Speaking of bases, you're all probably wondering why I've not put any work into them. I'm waiting on buying some Anvil industry bases. These, to be precise.
http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=96
Fireteam Arkenal.
Anyways, here's Fireteam Arkenal. Lead by Scout-Sergeant Sorath Puriel, he guides the Initiates through the path of honor and to becoming brothers in spirit, and heart. Lead by Captain Tullian Alentrus, (The Master of Thia; in effect, the same as the Lord of Macragge in the Peregonis. To get some background here, the Verdant Stars place such an importance on Initiates and Aspirants, that the tenth company captain is the ruler of their homeworld and it's respective fiefdom planets.), these neophytes ascend from the skies alongside their older battle-brother counterparts, assailing a planet through Thunderhawk and Drop Pod strikes.
While scouts deploy farther back, or in daring behind enemy line assaults, they are of importance nonetheless. I enjoyed building these guys, and building them. The knife on the Sergeant is made from a Grey Knight force halberd. In the lore, those are Thian Pattern Combat Knives, unique to the chapter.
Moving onwards, here are both the Sergeants together.
And here's the entire lot:
Lastly, we have the Sanctum Imperialis. It's nowhere near done but, I've some heavy progress shots here. I need greenstuff for the gaps, and some cardstock. Eventually, I will paint it up and have the basing terrain done. A lot of you complained about the image quality. Hence why all of these were taken in a choppy lightbox. There is an issue however. A lightbox is only so good, if the item you're taking a picture of fits, haha.
Now, this lightbox isn't fancy. It looks like a real lightbox concerning my marines, and the scouts. However, it's just printer paper taped to a kitchen counter, with one side held up by a
Cars: Towmater light.
Here's the front of the Sanctum. Eventually, I wish to make this piece into "Heartwood Hall", the Chapter's old fortress monastery, with the entire board as the muddy, crystal coated, forest fire planet cycle. That is for another day however.
This is probably my favorite shot from the entire photo-shoot.
And here's one for added perspective:
Here's the backside:
Another image, this time a close up shot.
And here's a side angle:
Eventually, I am going to order a bastion, buy some PVC glue, and order another Sanctum, plus a few of those small corner building ruins, and finish this project.
Here's some of the ruin pictures. I eventually plan on getting the dead space-hulk terminator to add into this hall. For the land that hasn't been painted yet/terrain, I followed a Miniwargaming terrain tutorial for an Asteroid. Unfortunately, I do not have PVC glue, so I watered down some Elmers school glue. I am unsure if this will dry correctly, or that I am happy with the result. I will let time tell, if this fails, I will simply scrape it off and redo it with some PVC glue. As for the baseboard, it's a clipboard. Clipboards are perfect as bases, due to the fact it's hard for them to warp, and they come in various sizes.
Used the Deathwatch Marine for scale reference, again. As you can see, the rubble will look good with a basecoat of sprayed on black spraypaint. The plastic ruins are bits, from the sprue, and of the sprue itself. Those numbers will need to be filled off, before you say it.
Another ruin shot.
Here's a closeup on my favorite part of the rubble:
Here's another side angle I've not shown yet.
Remember that fused together marine I mentioned? I made something of him. I don't really like him, so I'm going to paint him and donate him to my local
FLGS, or sell the bugger. If only I could turn his stupid helmet!
Lastly, here's another bit of terrain on the backburner:
It's nowhere near done. I need to remove it from the baseboard, as that is way too thick, and sell the squad in front of it. Once I get more spackle/polyfill, I'll begin the sanding process, eventually coating it with flock and rubble, etc. It'll be nice once it's finished.
Also, if you want any of those fugly marines,
PM me. xD That's all I got for now.
Most names found in this chapter are of my own creation. However, when the creativity falters, I use Angel names. I've been tempted as of late to rename this chapter to the "Angels Verdant".
Would you prefer that, or should the name stay as the Verdant Stars? I'm thinking I should stay with the Verdant Stars.
Anyways, while my paint is on the backlog, I have taken the liberty to order some Anvil bases, and I've even drawn a bit of a rough sketch. I need a banner for my chapter however, I really wish someone would come out of the woodwork and help me in regards to that.
The color scheme is now finished. Ignore the Bolter and Chainsword colors, they are off. This chapter is supposed to be Loren Forest green, with Bleached Bone helmets. All their details, and weapons, are to be Celestra Grey. See here:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F1E4x6hHZqs/T23f2bnRyEI/AAAAAAAACU0/jO7im_8gH-8/s1600/citadel+paint+conversion.jpg
Anyways, here's that rough sketch. I think it's the biggest gak I've ever made, it's utter crap. However, I got a decent bit of practice in with my tablet, in paint... MS paint...
Here's the Bolter and Chainsword ones too:
Notice the yellow coloration on the helmet. This is due to the fact all Captains, and Sergeants, have their helmets adorned in the color known as Averlund Sunset, or whatever it's called now in Citadel paint range.
Lastly, I'm going to post the Deathwatch and Black Rage tidbit I just finished tonight on here:
Concerning the Forebearer's Flaws:
"Blood is my curse. Defiance is my will." - Sergeant Rahab Shamshiel.
While the Verdant Stars have a miraculous decrease in the number of afflicted in comparison to the other Sons of Sanguinius, that neither the Inquisition, Lamenters, nor the Blood Angels can understand, it is suspected by the Inquisition that they use heretical methods to cure the affliction. This is debated by a vast amount of various chapters, those afflicted by the Black Rage and Red Thirst; and those who served alongside them. Many praise their practices taught by their Spiritual Patriarch, and others praise their founding.
As laid out by Cemeras Tyrede, the Battle-brothers of the Verdant Stars practice regular fasting and meditation. The goal here is to have a clear mind, to gain wisdom, and consult the Lament of Light, while determining and understanding the nature of the Emperor, and their xeno foes. They also use this time to best interpret and heed the Codex Astartes.
The marines bathe in Lake Clarenea, while feasting upon Thiatic crystals provided by a chaplain. These crystals have become a source of suspicion and ire to the Inquisition, as it is believed they contain trace elements from the warp itself. The other scions of Sanguinius, view the chapter as having an iron will, and the faith to control their taint.
However, when a Battle-Brother falls to the Black Rage, he is not coupled with a Death Company, as the Verdant Stars do not have such a company. When Battle-Brothers feel the calling of the Rage, and finally fall to it and the Red Thirst, they give up all their held titles, donning the mantle of becoming a "Black Angel". The Marine is sent out to his last battle, with standard wargear, his armor having been reconsecrated, and more importantly, painted black with red accents.
Set out against the nearest xeno force, the marine's rage finally sallies forth, his mettle grinding and carving a bloodly trail against the Emperor's foes. This entire process is hailed as the "Reckoning". Such a fate is one silently agreed upon, when becoming an astartes of the Verdant Stars.
To sum this up. If you're a Dragon Age Origins fan, think of it as the Calling. When Wardens get old, pissy, half-insane and senile, they are sent into the Deep Roads to fight their last fight.
Now put that into
40k, with a fanatical, blood-thirsted, half-vampire, half-angel, fully pissed off Space Marine as your concept, and hand him a chainsword. Then have your friendly local chaplain point him to the pussy forces of the Tau, or Chaos.
Though, my boys sure do love those Gribbly bits.
Sorry for the lack of updates. Tomorrow I will try to sculpt some greenstuff into my tactical squad, and I have wrote some more lore in the meantime.
I've noticed my hands are a bit shaky when my sugar is low, so tomorrow I'll try to greenstuff like I said but, I doubt I can as I am giving blood to the Red Cross blood drive at school. Regardless, I have gotten some stuff done besides lore.
I just recently made this desk so I can paint canvas, marines, and other tidbits, along with sculpting things.
I also added some spackle to my other terrain project, here is an update to that:
And lastly, here is my Thunderhawk wreckage I am working on. It's a bit ugly but, I think it will look good eventually.
Here is the almost finished Origin I have written for this chapter. I hope you enjoy it.
The Verdant Stars are a Primogenitor Successor chapter of the Blood Angels. As true sons of Sanguinius, they have appeared many, if not numerous times throughout the long history of the Imperium, ever vigilant to stand in calm defiance of the enemies of the Emperor. Granted, the Verdant Stars have fought alongside their Progenitor Chapter on hundreds of occasions, as well as the other Sons of Sanguinius, and many other Space Marine units. The Astartes of this chapter are known to have made regular pilgrimages to the shrine of their Primarch on Baal, and though their strategic opinions are hardly uttered, only the most foolhardy Imperial commander would ignore it. Though their original roots are far bloodier, rooted in an unfortunate past.
Shortly after the 23rd founding, the Flame Wardens emerged. The Flame Wardens were a loyalist chapter of Astartes, created from the Blood Angels volatile geneseed in the late thirty-seventh millienuim. However, they are rumored to be founded even earlier, as some skeptics and heretics would state. Some of these heretical sources would even go so far as to allege that the Flame Wardens originally originated from the 21st cursed founding. While there are several factors that would prove this wrong, the assertion is still uttered behind closed doors. Regardless of their murky origin, they were created as to safeguard against the forces that had emerged during the Age of Apostasy, such as the massive Ork Waaaghs, and to help replace the staggering amount of lost Astartes chapters. However, in their later years the purpose of the chapter as a whole would become a more meaningful one.
The chapter fought over the millennium, fiercely fighting and displaying their salient colors against the forces of chaos, routing them wherever they could as a crusading chapter. Vowing to fight where-ever conflict was occurring in the Imperium, the chapter was rarely at full strength. After the failure of the Lucidus campaign, and the loss of Cemeras Tyrede, the first chapter master of the Flame Wardens, the chapters leadership fell into a schism, and in the following turmoil caused by the forces of chaos' temptations, the chapter engaged itself in brutal civil war. This event would tear the chapter down, it's numbers totaling of a massive eight companies. With only two companies remaining, the chapter vanished into the dark of space, their course unknown.
However, reemerging during the thirty ninth millennium, the chapter and it's weary but, victorious fleet emerged from the warp. Consisting only of several small companies, the chapter was wounded in all manners but that of pride. The chapter was unknown to imperial authority as of the time, having emerged in the Heraldry of the seventh companies Knight-Captain, Ventaeus Bracken. The colors adorning the Knight-Brothers were no longer the familier silver and yellow of the Flame Wardens instead, they were that of a striking green and gold, ornamented by bleach-bone helms. They had been reborn anew, as the Verdant Stars.
"A dark day befell us. So few of us remain now. As we marched to slay our unrepentant brothers, we lost our humanity. What once was is not. One thousand Knight-Brothers fought and died that night. I and only a few brothers alone remain.
No longer are we alone. We have risen from our ashes to fight in service to the Emperor once-more. No longer are we the Flame Wardens. We have been reborn, as stars."
Lord-Commander Arion Setaeus, eager to renew the bloody conquest and restore the once exemplar reputation of the chapter, leaned his ear to the summons of the high lords of Terra, launching himself and the remaining Verdant Stars into the Peregonis campaign, and more importantly, earnest and redeeming combat.
Eventually the system would be granted to the chapter under their direct rule by the High Lords, the chapter settling from it's status as a crusading fleet, to having that of a Fortress Monastery on the unique moon Ventaeus, which they named after the Knight-Captain whose heraldry they now wore. Though it would later be invaded by the forces several warbands united in the name of chaos, causing their Fortress Monastery, locally known as heartwood hall, to be destroyed, the chapter would endure, settling and creating a new Fortress Monastary on Thia IV. The chapter vowed revenge, adopting the new warcry of "We shall not falter! Remember Ventaeus! TYREDE!", from that of the old one, which was a shorter version of that, honoring themselves and their spiritual patriarch, Cemeras.
However, the first Tyrannic war was that of a brutal conflict, costing the Imperium vast swathes of resources. When the whispering of a second Tyrannic war occurring was nigh, an edict to muster a countering force of Space Marines was uttered from the High Lords of Terra. Forgeworlds were converted to the task of creating munitions, vehicles, and arms for the chapters that would fight. The mumbling of summoning Astartes was heard, and remained unanswered for some time.
Standing forth, Chapter Master Setaeus volunteered the entire chapter to proudly combat the encroaching hive fleet. This was questioned, and frowned upon. An entire chapter to act as a combating force in a crusade to combat an encompassing xenos foe, when they had predicted it would require several, was unheard of.
The Blood Angels and the Ultramarines ended up taking a stance, proposing a solution. Instead of the tedious process of an entire crusade being drawn from several chapters for a specific threat, the Verdant Stars, would be allowed stand forth and fight as they had wished. This was heard only at the extreme urging of Lord-Commander Dante.
This solution was agreed upon heartily by all parties involved, as the Verdant Stars had previous experience in the Scouring of Ultramar; and held a grudge against the xenos in question. As such... the Verdant Stars purposefully donned the mantle of Tyranid Hunters.
Fin.
Anyways, I know it's not much but I'm ordering roughly thirty dollars worth of paint, and once that arrives I'll start painting these Verdant Stars of mine. I've also a chapter master project to work on as well. I feel like I'm letting you guys down a bit that I don't have much to post here but, hopefully more will come soon.
Here are some more old posts...
I am currently greenstuffing a cape and a Combi-Flamer. Also, a Helmet for my Chapter Master.
Anyways, aside from that I have worked on the fluff slightly on the wiki page.
Here are the Chapter Beliefs loosely organized.
Chapter Beliefs:
Like their fellow Successor Chapters, the Verdant Stars are fiercely bound to their primogenitor Chapter, the Blood Angels. They are united by blood, tradition, and culture that outsiders cannot begin to comprehend. To attack any scion of Sanguinius, is to invite the hatred and wrath of them all, regardless of differences that may exist between them, due to the loyalty to their primarch.
The Verdant Stars never tire in their zeal, fighting constantly, to assist those in the Imperium who require aid, going out of their way to assist other chapters as a sign of honor. This is in accordance with their founding that was called in correspondence due to signs given from the Imperial tarot, and the original beliefs that their founding members had.
Practices:
Burial rites: The chapter recovers the dead and extracts the geneseed from their essence, their armor placed respectfully into the armory, except for their helms, which are stored in the hall of solace. The geneseed is either stored in the chapter vault, sent to the Adeptus Mechanicus, or passed down unto the deceased marine's recruit, so that he may in time, have the right to invoke the right of creation, so that he may mentor his own aspirant.
When a marine is lain to rest, his body is set aflame, cleansed in fire, his skull encased in ceramite, placed in the halls of the dead. Many marines carry tattoos bearing the names of their lost battle brothers as a mark of homage to dead.
Suspicion and Faith: The Verdant Stars are just as wary as their forebearers, the Blood Angels They however, are more zealous then their ancestor chapter, signing the aquila over their chest as a figure of faith, or to ward evil. Any perceived slights of honor are met with challenges, often going so far as to the death in mortal combat, caused by grisly duels.
Countering the Taint: As laid out by Cemeras Tyrede, the Battle-brothers of the Verdant Stars practice regular fasting and meditation. The goal here is to have a clear mind, to gain wisdom, and consult the Lament of Light, while determining and understanding the nature of the Emperor, and their xeno foes. They also use this time to best interpret and heed the Codex Astartes.
When feasting, Verdant Stars are known to practice satisfying themselves with foods drawn from every planet they guard, such as mussels from Europal Oceanus, Crystals from Ventaeus, etc. This, along with regular sparring is believe to reduce the taint and promote morale in their ranks.
The marines bathe in Lake Clarenea, while eating the Thiatic crystals. These crystals have become a source of suspicion and ire to the Inquisition, as it is believed they contain trace elements from the warp itself. The other scions of Sanguinius, view the chapter as having an iron will, and the faith to control their taint.
Other Beliefs: Unlike their father chapter, the Verdant Stars in the past had a penchance for wearing trophies on their armour. While they still display trophies on their armor, this is now a rarity, as most are sent to the hall of glory, to be encased in ceramite and displayed.
The Verdant Star Marines also regularly spar against eachother, and are studious. Neophytes are paired with a mentor, picking him based on his chapter lineage. They will train, fight, and die together, if necessary. A neophyte of the Verdant Stars fights fiercely to defend his mentor's corpse, and vice versa, should one fall in battle. The neophyte recieves his mentor's fist should he succeed, and the finishes the remainder of his training.
Lastly, marines are regularly charged with quests, either due to previous failure or their station; however need also plays a factor here. It is not unheard of for a marine to go questing several times in his lifetime.
The Chapter Fleet has also been updated a bit.
Chapter Fleet:
The Verdant Stars Chapter Fleet has been known to contain the following vessels:
Emperor's Chalice. (Battle-Barge) - Cemeras' personal flagship, this was the first ship created for the chapter.
Unending Vigil. (Battle-Barge) - This Battle-Barge is the current Flagship of the chapter. It has served in several boarding actions against Chaos, and Tyrannic forces alike.
Dawn's Protest (Battle-Barge) - This Battle-Barge was given to the Black Templars for their assistance in the Peregonis Campaign.
Paleknight II (Cruisier) - Named after the Blood Angels cruiser known as the Paleknight which was destroyed near the planet Holst during the Great Crusade, it served valiantly before it's abrupt end in the Lucidus campaign.
Unanswered Call (Cruiser) - This Cruiser was destroyed in orbit above Avauntis II, in the climax of the Flame Warden's civil war.
Ire's Scrutiny (Cruiser) - Served in the civil war involving the Flame Warden's. It has been lost to the chapter in the dark of space.
Regardless Strength (Cruiser) - This ship also served in the civil war regarding the Flame Warden's. Employed by the renegade forces, it has disappeared into the Eye of Terror. This ship is considered the last surviving element of corrupted Flame Warden's, and the Verdant Stars have vowed to purge it and it's contents.
Forest's Blood (Cruiser) - This Cruiser valiantly served in the Ienuas Campaign, however it was destroyed by the Chaos Warbands involved.
Emerald Warden (Cruiser) - The Emerald Warden has always been in charge of housing the chapters first knight order.
Not much of an update. With my money, I am going to try and update my army with a Tactical box and a Dreadnought.
Bran Redmaws Great Company - 5500pts 
Deathguard -2300 pts 
