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Pyromancy
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
Pyromancy is a Psychic Discipline that allows the Psyker to create and manipulate fire. The practitioners Pyromancy are known as Pyromancers[1]
Abilities
- Fiery Form: The Pyromancer transforms himself into pure flame, striking out at his foes and setting their souls ablaze.[1]
- Fire Shield: The Pyromancer throws up a towering wall of flame to protect him and his allies.[1]
- Flame Breath: A torrent of psychic flames pour from the Psykers eyes and mouth.[1]
- Inferno: The Psyker sets the air itself aflame, creating a whirling pillar of fire to sweep through enemy ranks.[1]
- Molten Beam: The Pyromancer blasts a white-hot beam of blazing energy from his palms.[1]
- Sunburst: The Psyker sings a wild, ancient song derived from the Warp. As he does, an aura appears around him. When his song ends the aura explodes, creating a blinding flash.[1]
- Spontaneous Combustion: Focusing his anger, the Pyromancer can melt and incinerate his foes in an instant. When his rage subsides, the victims explode.[1]
Notable Pyrokines
- Hyperion, born Zael Effernetti[2]
- Torris Vaun, rogue Ecclesiarchy agent[3]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook pg.421
- 2: The Emperor's Gift (Novel) by Aaron Dembski-Bowden, [Needs Citation]
- 3: Faith and Fire (Novel) by James Swallow, [Needs Citation]