Grisly Trophies
Grisly Trophies are trophies collected and worn in the heat of battle by members of the Flesh Tearers Chapter, such as bloody heads or bleeding hearts. These trophies are a primal symbol for the Flesh Tearer of his dominance over the foe - an animalistic response to triumphing in battle and proving one's strength. While they might fill the Battle-Brother with righteous rage and purpose, calming his Black Rage for a time, they can be repellent to other Space Marines and alarming to lesser warriors who might well wonder if it is to be their head adorning the Battle-Brother's armour next. Other kinds of warriors (such as Imperial commanders or civilian populations) will always react with fear or revulsion toward the Battle-Brothers unless they are equally barbaric.[1]
Source
- 1: Deathwatch: Honour the Chapter, pg. 57
