Cult Demagogues are priestly[1] Heretics whose words convince others to embrace Heresy as well and soon leads to the formation of a Chaos Cult, which the Demagogue has command of.[2] They form part of a Cult's Dark Commune.[2]
Overview
The Demagogue exemplifies every Cultist' quest for power: they may have started out as lowlife citizens, before turning their back on the God-Emperor to further their ambitions. Many fall to madness, mutation or get killed before reaching such a position, but they hold on to their power with a zealot's determination.[3]
Cult Demagogues interpret signs from the malefic powers of the warp, direct rituals and sacrifices to the Cult's object of faith and lead their lessors in fervent prayer. Acting as the priests of the Cult's faith, they are skilled orators and proselytisers. They call upon the Chaos Gods to bestow their blessings upon the Cult's mortal followers and are seen as miracle workers and prophets who speak with divine authority.[3]
Many carry tools of their craft, which they use as conduits to their gods, including twisted staves or gnarled rods, tomes of blasphemous scripture or divinatory bones: such conduits are crude and unfocused at best. Great power can sometimes be sought through them, but its exact nature cannot always be controlled.[3]
See also
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Community: Revealed – Heretic Astartes Revel in the Blessings of the Chaos Gods (Posted on 04/05/22) (Last accessed on 4 May 22)
- 2: Warhammer Community: Creating a Chaos Cult in Necromunda (Posted on 19/11/2019) (Last accessed on 4 May 2022)
- 3: Kill Team: Ashes of Faith, pg. 20
