Iconarch
Iconarchs are part of the Dark Commune, important individuals within a Chaos Cults, who inspire a Cult's members by carrying its icon[1]
Overview
The Iconarch carry a grand icon, banner or totem dedicated to Chaos. They are chosen for the blessings they already possess - be this a mutation or a strange affliction, but it is a dubious honour, for the bearer is constantly saturated with its foul aura.
Each cult has its own icon, formed from scraps, bones, ammunition casings or numerous other materials which is steeped in the warp's power, radiating its energy. Some even incorporate braziers that burn noxious resins, hallucinatory biochems or vials of daemonic ichor to drive the Cult's followers into a fervour or hide their activities.
When the Ruinous Powers are pleased with the actions of their minions, they may be generous in their boons.[2a]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Community: Revealed – Heretic Astartes Revel in the Blessings of the Chaos Gods (Posted on 04/05/22) (Last accessed on 13 September 2022)
- 2: Kill Team: Ashes of Faith manual
