Torvendis
From Lexicanum
Torvendis is the planet where the events of the novel Daemon World take place.
| Map | Basic Data | Planetary Image | |
| Name: | Torvendis |
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| Segmentum: | Ultima Segmentum | ||
| Sector: | Unknown | ||
| Subsector: | Unknown | ||
| System: | Unknwon | ||
| Population: | Millions | ||
| Affiliation: | Chaos | ||
| Class: | Daemon World | ||
| Tithe Grade: | N/A | ||
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Location
Torvendis is located at the very center of the Maelstrom. Due to it's location it has symbolic value to the Ruinous Powers.
Geography
Torvendis Geography is in a constant state of flux and changes significantly every generation. During the events chronicled in Daemon World there are two prominent features on Torvendis, the Canis Mountains, a huge mountain chain where many different peoples live, and The City of Lady Charybdia, where millions live only to worship Slaanesh.
The bedrock of Torvendis itself is made of strata of bodies fallen in battle.
History
The history, of Torvendis is dominated by the legend of Arguleon Veq, a Chaos champion who came to the planet in ages past and did battle with a creature known as the Last. From that time on Torvendis would be ruled by a succession of rulers including the Khornate daemon Ss'll Sh'Karr, the Crimson Knights, Mutander and his diseased monks and finally Lady Charybdia Princess of Slaanesh, though there were many others as well.
It was said that any who tried to record the history of Torvendis would end up going mad.
Military
During the novel Daemon World the dominant power on Torvendis was Lady Charybdia a devotee of Slaanesh. Her power was based on her Legions, disciplined warriors dedicated to the pleasure god. They were equipped with bows and spears but also had access to some fire arms and artillery. They would use stimulants in battle to enhance the experience and many of their weapons were coated in poisons. Charybdia could also call upon untold numbers of cultists in times of war and put huge numbers of slaves ono the battle-field. In dire situations sorcerers could call upon Daemons of Slaanesh to aid Charybdia's armies in battle. A large number of Renegade Space Marines from the Violators Chapter also fought under the banner of Lady Charybdia.
The tribes of the Canis mountains could also muster considerable strength, but nothing to compare to the Legions of Charybdia. These barbarians were primarily armed with swords and axes but also boasted several types of specialist troops.
Both Charybdia and the tribes of the Canis mountains used mutants in their armies as officers and shocktoops.
