Malice (Chaos God)

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- Malice - Aspect: Anarchy, Terror Sacred Number: 11 Traits: Renegade Enemy God: All other Gods of Chaos Daemons: Unknown

Malice is an outcast Chaos God, representing anarchy incarnate. Other known names include The Renegade God, The Outcast, Hierarch of Anarchy and Terror, and The Lost. His symbol is a black and white skull.^[1]

Overview

Malice represents the Warp's Chaotic tendencies, and is notable for his hatred of the major Gods of Chaos: Khorne, Tzeentch, Nurgle, and Slaanesh. Followers of Malice are prone to acts of anarchy, waging war upon not only the servants of the Imperium but also those of the other Gods of Chaos.^[1]

Unlike the primary Chaos Gods, Malice can be summoned directly to the Materium provided enough mortal sacrifices are given and he is given a body to Daemonically possess.^[1]

Followers of Malice

Followers of Malice unleash their wrath upon any they encounter, be they of the Imperium, Xenos, or fellow followers of Chaos. Captives are routinely ritually sacrificed.^[1]

Forces Dedicated to Malice

• The Sons of Malice Chaos Space Marines.^[1]

Notable Servants of Malice

• Kathal - Lord of the Sons of Malice.^[1]

Trivia

The following information is not to be regarded as officially sanctioned and/ or is not written from an in-universe point of view. A detailed explanation of the term "Trivia" as used in the Lexicanum can be found here.

Malice is essentially the current incarnation of Malal, a Chaos God of anarchy that appeared in the Citadel Journal for the 2nd edition of Warhammer Fantasy. The character was eventually removed from all Games Workshop works due to a legal dispute with his original creators.

Sources

• 1: The Labyrinth (Short Story) — Heroes of the Space Marines (Anthology), pgs. 225–251