Astorath the Grim is the High Chaplain of the Blood Angels and the Chapter’s Redeemer of the Lost, the figure who ends the suffering of battle-brothers consumed by the Black Rage. He’s respected, necessary, and more than a little feared, because any Blood Angel might one day meet him on his worst day.
Who he is
Astorath holds the rank of High Chaplain among the Blood Angels, the sons of Sanguinius. His title, the Grim, fits the job. He’s the one who carries out the Chapter’s darkest duty, and everyone in the ranks knows it.
His authority doesn’t stop at the Blood Angels themselves. Astorath extends the final mercy to brothers lost to the Rage across every successor Chapter too, which keeps him constantly on the move between war zones.
The Redeemer of the Lost
When a Space Marine falls completely to the Black Rage, there’s no coming back. Astorath finds those brothers and ends their suffering with a blow from his axe. That’s the duty that makes him revered and loathed in equal measure.
No battle-brother can relax around him. One day, the neck under that blade could be theirs, and they all know it.
A casual observer might think Astorath’s arrival makes the Black Rage worse. It’s the opposite. He senses the Rage coming before any visible sign shows, and he appears on those doomed battlefields to lead the afflicted in one last glorious charge before the Flaw takes them completely.
Wargear
Astorath fights in crimson Artificer Armour with a black-winged jump pack, which lets him reach battlefields fast and drop straight into the fight.
- The Executioner’s Axe: a two-handed power axe sharp enough to cut through power fields
- Rosarius: the standard Chaplain’s protective field
- Frag and krak grenades
Primaris and the flaw
After the Devastation of Baal, Primaris Space Marines joined the Chapter, and early rumours claimed they’d be immune to the Red Thirst and Black Rage. Astorath never bought it.
He was right. It wasn’t long before he had to grant the mercy to fallen Primaris meant for the Red Wings Chapter, proving the Flaw runs through the new blood just as deep.
Key facts
- Astorath the Grim is the High Chaplain of the Blood Angels.
- His titles include the Grim and Redeemer of the Lost.
- He ends the suffering of brothers lost to the Black Rage, across the Blood Angels and all successor Chapters.
- He can sense the onset of the Black Rage before visible signs appear.
- He wields the Executioner’s Axe and wears crimson Artificer Armour with a black-winged jump pack.
- He was proven right that Primaris Space Marines aren’t immune to the Flaw.
FAQ
What is Astorath the Grim known for?
He’s the Blood Angels High Chaplain and Redeemer of the Lost, the one who hunts down brothers fully claimed by the Black Rage and ends their suffering. He performs the same duty for all the successor Chapters.
Does Astorath cause the Black Rage?
No. He senses its onset before any visible signs appear, and he shows up to lead the doomed in one final charge. His presence looks like a bad omen, but he’s there to give them a worthy end.
Are Primaris Space Marines immune to the Black Rage?
No. Early rumours said they might be, but Astorath was skeptical and was proven right when he had to grant the mercy to fallen Primaris.