Theoderaf

Theoderaf, also called the Holy Terror by Red Eyes propaganda and the enemies of the IVth, is the Primarch of the Red Eyes Traitor Legion.

Utterly devoted to the Emperor, believing him to be a god and the one hope for the Galaxy, Theoderaf would spend the Great Crusade acting as the Emperor’s Executioner, bringing the light of the Imperium to the most stubborn human civilisations and fierce xenos for centuries. However, the disappearance of the Emperor during the Vanishing struck Theoderaf to his core, and set him on a path towards damnation.

Origins
Theoderaf’s stasispod crash-landed into the catacombs in Obsequa City, causing large amounts of damage to the tombs. The inhabitants, terrified and angry, came to the scene and began clearing the rubble. When the baby was discovered, he was glowing gold and the people fell to their knees. The baby was taken to the High Priest of the city, who deduced that the baby was in some way linked to the myth of the Thunder King that they venerated. The High Priest took the child over to the priesthood, to be groomed to lead the planet in preparation for the arrival of the Thunder King. The rest of the world did not believe that a child had been sent by the Thunder King, and viewed it as Obsequa City trying to claim dominion over all of the world. Theoderaf was taught how the Thunder King was the sovereign of the universe, who was above all humans and was a God, and that Theoderaf’s role was to prepare the planet for his arrival. As he grew, he began to train for combat, finding his natural ability and savagery made him near unstoppable in close combat. With his growth came his preternatural aura of fear that emanated from him, making some think of him as a demon rather than an angel. Theoderaf gathered the fanatics of the city and formed his army, training them to be vicious in close combat and spread fear amongst the enemy. Once they were ready, Theoderaf led them out of the city to bring all of the planet to heel, defeating many armies in battle and causing whole nations to surrender due to fear of him arriving. In a few years, the whole planet was under his control, and he enforced his Imperial Truth across the world.

For years he waited, and whilst some of his followers started to have doubts, Theoderaf never wavered in his conviction that the Thunder King would arrive. Finally, the Emperor arrived, and the whole planet rejoiced in their faith being proved right. Theoderaf immediately gave himself to the Emperor, and the Emperor saw Theoderaf and recognised that he would make an unconditionally loyal servant who would do whatever the Emperor needed. The Emperor told him in no uncertain terms that he was not a God, and so Theoderaf swore to renounce his public worship of the Emperor, although privately he still believed.

Personality
Theoderaf is the most fanatic follower and enforcer of the Emperor in the Imperium, and treats his word as gospel. He seeks to help the Imperium reach its full glory under the Emperor's guidance, and will do whatever is necessary to do it. He is generally admired for his effectiveness by his brothers, but his fanaticism puts off many. When he gets into combat, he lets his rage take over and will slaughter any enemy that gets in front of them, but he never lets his anger come out until that point.

Wargear

 * The Golden Doom -
 * Psyche Cleaver - Theoderaf's weapon of choice, a double-headed chainaxe
 * Traitors' Scourge - Crafted by Niklaas specially for Theoderaf, this plasma pistol is designed with improved venting, reducing the chance of overheating and therefore increasing its effectiveness.
 * Emperor's Wroth - A gift from the Emperor on the last occasion before Theoderaf was given command of his legion, the Emperor's Wroth is an amulet embued with a portion of the Emperor's psychic power. It enhances Theoderaf's already potent aura to radiate in a similar way to the Emperor's own.