Fealty of the Stolen

The Great Hall of the Antares, decorated with brilliant paintings, tapestries and glorious statues of the Primarch and the Legion's illustrious champions, was filled with Legionaries of the Black Stars and mortal personnel alike. In the far end of the Hall, Absalom was seated on an imposing throne carved from onyx, with ornaments of gold and colourful gemstones. To his left was another throne, far smaller, made of pure white marble, where queen Kierstenn Alkrantz-Vaughn sat next to her husband.

Before them, an Astartes was kneeled in respect, and Absalom observed him carefully. Finally, the Amber King rose, his gilded, dark robes gleaming under the light of half a dozen chandeliers, and proclaimed: "My son, though there are many in my Legion whose age surpasses your own, few are those that can match the skill you have displayed in the battlefield. Indeed, your martial prowess belies your years. Thus, you are being granted the foremost honour. I, Absalom Vaughn, have chosen you as one of my Ochranic Cavaliers"

The crowd broke out in thunderous applause, and Absalom gestured for the Legionary to rise The marine, after taking a moment to compose himself, declared with confidence characteristic of the sons of Vaughn.

"The distinction which you have granted upon me bears with it a great responsibility. One that i will not cower before. I will serve you without fail" Absalom smiled as he approached the newly promoted Legionary, a golden, master-crafted weapon in his hand. It was one of the renowned Khomite spears, signature weapon of the Ochranic Cavaliers  "Then it is done" he said. "From this day on, you, Chael Starric will be a common Astartes no longer. Take this weapon, and be reborn as my sublime warrior, as the stardust that trails behind me as I blaze across the sky"

Starric grasped the spear with no hesitation. After observing it for a moment, noting the intricate designs on the hilt and blade, unique for each Cavalier, he replied,  "I vow to the Stars, the Seven Planets and Terra, I will not be found wanting, father." [[Category:F]]