Screaming Vortex

The Screaming Vortex is one of two massive Warp Storms which separate the Calixis Sector of the Imperium from the Koronus Expanse ¹. Within the storm, several worlds are known to the Chaos renegades who reside in the region.

The 13th Station of Passage

Reputedly discovered by the Haarlock or Winterscale Rogue Trader lines, the 13th Station of Passage is the most frequented pathway into the Calixis Sector and Koronus Expanse.²

The Gloaming Worlds

The worlds on the outermost edge of the vortex are known as the Gloaming Worlds. They include Xurunt, A world of primitive savages and massive beasts. Q'Sal, A world ruled by Sorceror Technocrats. Berin and Asphodel, two worlds populated by Ork and Kroot tribes.

Harrowed Space

within the spiral, the region known as harrowed space is one of dangerous warp currents, sometimes used by smugglers.

The Ragged Helix

The region known as the ragged helix, where the relative stability of the Gloaming Worlds gives way to the warp, contains a chain of asteroids impossibly connected by atmospheres.

The Inner Ring

Within the inner ring, hybrid worlds of daemonic and physical nature are the norm. Many are believed to be former Eldar Maiden Worlds. They include Aphexis, a half-dead world of eternal twilight. Melancholia, a world where building is impossible due to some unnatural law. Mire, a world of swamps. Mammon, a world entirely populated by warike cultists devoted to their belief in the Imperial Creed. Furia, an ocean world where the debris of wars across the galaxy regularly washes up.

The Lower Vortex

All the worlds at the deepest point of the screaming vortex are Daemon Worlds. Crucible, a world which reshapes according to the chaos god whose forces currently hold sway. Contrition, a world of daemonic cities. The Frozen Heart, The eye of the storm, and reputed to be where the dynamo which fuels the warp storm is located.

Noteworthy Worlds of the Screaming Vortex

• Xurunt
• Q'Sal
• Berin and Asphodel
• Aphexis
• Melancholia
• Mire
• Mammon
• Furia
• Crucible
• Contrition
• The Frozen Heart

Sources

• ¹:Rogue Trader Rulebook
• ²:Black Crusade Rulebook, page 319