Averamus
Averamus is a Fallen Angel.[1]
Averamus was last seen collaborating with the Chaos Space Marines of the Emperor's Children in their campaign to destabilise the Vensine Sector. While overseeing the actions of Sslyth mercenaries on Kolagar, he encountered Zameon Gydrael, a Dark Angel seconded to the Deathwatch; Gydrael was part of a Kill-Team sent to exterminate the Sslyth before they could disrupt the supply lines of the ongoing Vensine Crusade but, on seeing one of his Chapter's mortal enemies, Gydrael abandoned his mission and engaged Averamus in a duel.[1]
Neither warrior could land a decisive blow on the other. Eventually the duel was interrupted by Ancient Xezukoth, an Emperor's Children Dreadnought, who attacked Gydrael and tried to devour him. Gydrael survived the attack, but Averamus slipped away in the confusion. Gydrael has since requested that he be allowed to be the one who kills Averamus after the Fallen Angel has been dragged back to the Rock in chains.[1]
Appearance & Wargear
Averamus bore a burn mark on his face in the shape of a hand - this was known by the Dark Angels as the Mark of Scorn, as they believed that Lion El'Jonson was touching his face as Averamus swore his oaths of loyalty to his Primarch and that when Averamus betrayed this sacred trust it burned into his flesh. The mark was known to have persisted despite Averamus attempting to repair the damaged flesh multiple times over the years.[1]
In combat, Averamus wielded an archaic pattern of power sword. His power armour was the traditional black of the Dark Angels Legion edged with steel grey and bearing a defaced Imperial Aquila on one pauldron.[1]
Notes
Notably, during the duel against Gydrael, Averamus claimed that he was not serving the Emperor's Children or indeed any forces of Chaos at all. He furthermore told Gydrael that he was actually working to bring down powerful Warp-spawned enemies of mankind. Gydrael did not believe any of Averamus's claims, however.[1]