Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Konrad Curze, the Night Haunter, and Viktor, a Dark Eldar, observe a gladiatorial fight in Curze's execution pit.
• Curze reveals he has seen his kin, Vaul, a mechanical giant, and expresses interest in the Labyrinth Dimension's maps.
• Curze visits his imprisoned teacher, Hekatarech, discussing the Labyrinth Dimension and the elusive Harlequin Eldar.
• Mors and Perturabo search a church library for information on Vaul, with Perturabo expressing concern about humanity's long-term survival.

Character Developments

• Konrad Curze: Displaying curiosity about the Labyrinth Dimension and maps, he also shows cruelty and disregard for Hekatarech's suffering.
• Viktor: Maintains composure despite Curze's capriciousness and threats, negotiating for power and influence.
• Hekatarech: Despite imprisonment, he remains clear-headed and critical of Curze's actions.
• Perturabo: Struggles with his new identity as the 'Vaul Incarnate' and expresses concern for humanity's future.
• Mors: Demonstrates impatience with the library's contents and teases Perturabo about his new identity.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Curze and Viktor's relationship illustrates the complex power dynamics between them, with Curze toying with Viktor's desire for power.
• Brutality and cruelty: Curze's gladiatorial games and treatment of Hekatarech highlight the brutal and cruel nature of the Commorragh society.
• Knowledge and curiosity: Curze's interest in the Labyrinth Dimension and maps, as well as Mors and Perturabo's search for information on Vaul, emphasize the importance of knowledge and understanding in this universe.

Character Interactions

• Curze and Viktor: Their interaction showcases their power struggle, with Curze taunting Viktor and Viktor trying to maintain control.
• Curze and Hekatarech: Their conversation reveals Hekatarech's disappointment in Curze's actions and Curze's disregard for Hekatarech's well-being.
• Mors and Perturabo: Their banter highlights Mors' impatience and Perturabo's concern for humanity's future, as well as their differing perspectives on Perturabo's new identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Konrad Curze (Night Lord) infiltrates a gathering of the Kabal of the Blood Reapers in Commorragh's depths.
• He listens to their conversations, revealing his presence only when noticed.
• Curze proposes a radical idea: the Blood Reapers should rule Commorragh, not serve the nobles.
• He shares his plans to gain power and influence, including cooperation with the Sun Church and the Pantheon.

Character Developments

• Konrad Curze: Shows cunning, manipulation, and ambition, aiming to gain power and influence in Commorragh.
• Blood Reapers: Reveal their discontent with their current status and the nobles' disregard for them.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Curze's desire for power and influence drives his actions.
• Class Struggle: The Blood Reapers' frustration with their lower status and the nobles' disregard for them.
• Change and Adaptation: Curze's proposal for change in Commorragh's power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Konrad Curze and the Blood Reapers: Curze manipulates and persuades the Blood Reapers to consider his radical proposal.
• Mors and Peturabo: Mors teases Peturabo about his boredom and hints at an upcoming visitor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fabius Bile, a Blood Reaver, meets Peturabo, believed to be Vaul's avatar, in Commorragh.
• Peturabo sees through Fabius's interference field, revealing his true form.
• Fabius offers to show Peturabo his latest technological research, but Peturabo dismisses it.
• Fabius reveals he heard about Peturabo from Konrad Curze, which Peturabo finds interesting.
• Fabius decides to side with the Sun Church against Konrad Curze.
• Fabius is attacked by sk skateboard thugs and later rescued by Asdrubael Vect, who uses a flesh virus to strip Fabius of his skin and muscle.
• Vect and the shadow (presumably Konrad Curze) meet for the first time.

Character Developments

• Fabius Bile: He is cunning, manipulative, and seeks to gain power and knowledge. He is willing to betray allies for his own gain.
• Peturabo: He is powerful, mysterious, and seems to have a connection with Konrad Curze. He is indifferent to Fabius's offerings and is more interested in Konrad's gathering.
• Asdrubael Vect: He is ruthless, cunning, and willing to use underhanded tactics to eliminate his enemies. He is also aware of Konrad Curze's gathering.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and deception: Fabius betrays Konrad Curze, and Vect uses deception to attack Fabius.
• Power and knowledge: Characters seek power and knowledge to gain an advantage over others.
• The unknown: Peturabo's true nature and intentions are unknown, adding an element of mystery and danger.

Character Interactions

• Fabius and Peturabo: Fabius tries to impress Peturabo with his research, but Peturabo is unimpressed and dismissive.
• Fabius and Vect: Fabius is attacked by Vect's forces and later confronted by Vect, who uses a flesh virus to strip Fabius of his skin and muscle.
• Vect and the shadow (Konrad Curze): They meet for the first time, with Konrad expressing his approval of Vect's actions against Fabius.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Konrad Curze (the Night Haunter) and Asdrubael Vect (the Dark Eldar's leader) discuss Konrad's new biological weapon, which can cripple enemies without killing them.
• Konrad kills a group of Wyches (Dark Eldar warriors) in a brutal and artistic battle, contemplating the value of their skins for his leatherwork.
• A fleet from the Sun Church (a Dark Eldar faction) attacks Konrad's tower, aiming to kill him for his perceived betrayal of the Blood Reapers.
• Peturabo (the Iron Warrior Primarch, Konrad's brother) unexpectedly arrives, defending Konrad and destroying the Sun Church's fleet.

Character Developments

• Konrad Curze (the Night Haunter): Shows his brutal efficiency in combat, his strategic mind in planning conspiracies, and his introspective thoughts on his actions and their consequences.
• Asdrubael Vect: Demonstrates his cunning and ruthlessness in plotting against the Blood Reapers and his eagerness to elevate his status.
• Peturabo (the Iron Warrior): Reveals his loyalty to his brother Konrad, despite not knowing about Konrad's schemes.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Loyalty: Konrad's perceived betrayal of the Blood Reapers leads to the Sun Church's attack, while Peturabo's unexpected defense of Konrad highlights the theme of loyalty.
• Art and Violence: The battle between Konrad and the Wyches is described in artistic terms, emphasizing the aestheticization of violence in Dark Eldar culture.
• Conspiracy and Power: Konrad's plans to manipulate events for his own ends, and Vect's schemes to elevate his status, highlight the theme of power struggles and conspiracies.

Character Interactions

• Konrad Curze and Asdrubael Vect: Their conversation reveals their shared cunning and ruthlessness, as well as Vect's eagerness to use Konrad's schemes to his own advantage.
• Konrad Curze and the Wyches: Their battle showcases Konrad's brutal efficiency and the Wyches' dedication to their art of combat.
• Konrad Curze and Peturabo: Peturabo's unexpected defense of Konrad reveals his loyalty and highlights the brotherly bond between them, despite Konrad's deceptive actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Viktor and Mors are on a Raider skiff, with Viktor torturing Gabriad, a Blood Reaper.
• They discuss Konrad Kosis and Peturabo, and Mors reveals that Kosis is hiding something.
• They witness the Sun Church fleet attacking Kosis's spire.
• Viktor offers Mors a gate to Cadoris (Vaul's workshop) as a gift.

Character Developments

• Viktor: Ambitious and cunning, he seeks to gain favor with Konrad Kosis while keeping his own plans secret.
• Mors: Calm and collected, he seems to have a deeper understanding of the situation and the players involved. He's also more open with Viktor, calling him by his name.
• Konrad Kosis: Struggles with self-loathing and doubt, hiding his plans from his brothers. He's more vulnerable and desperate than before.
• Peturabo: Grows increasingly frustrated with Kosis's secrecy and manipulation. He's more open about his feelings and actions.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and Manipulation: Both Kosis and Viktor keep secrets, manipulating others to achieve their goals.
• Brotherhood and Trust: Peturabo's frustration highlights the importance of trust and open communication among the Primarchs.
• Self-Doubt and Self-Loathing: Kosis's inner turmoil reflects his struggle with his own abilities and self-worth.

Character Interactions

• Viktor and Mors: They have a more open and respectful interaction, with Mors calling Viktor by his name and sharing more information.
• Peturabo and Konrad Kosis: Their interaction is tense and emotional, with Peturabo expressing his frustration and Kosis revealing more of his inner turmoil. Their brotherly bond is tested, but they ultimately reaffirm it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with Mors and Viktor approaching a captured star, the Black Sun, which provides energy to Commorragh but is slowly dying.
• They are pursued by a group including the Sun Church's fleet and raiders.
• A squadron of Blade Wing fighters and the new Calamity join Viktor's forces.
• They encounter a Harlequin Troupe led by an Avatar, who invites them to a masquerade.
• The Avatar suggests projecting a Blood Reaper's corpse into the Black Sun's center as a symbol of Viktor's power.
• Viktor accepts the invitation but decides to stay in Commorragh.

Character Developments

• Mors shows interest in the Harlequin Troupe's invitation, suggesting he might be open to new experiences or alliances.
• Viktor feels a mix of satisfaction and apprehension about the recent events, aware that they mark a turning point in the Dark Eldar world.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Black Sun's capture and use for Commorragh's energy, as well as Viktor's display of power through the Blood Reaper's corpse, highlight the theme of power and control.
• Change and Uncertainty: The invitation from the Harlequin Troupe signals potential changes in the status quo, causing unease and excitement among Viktor and Mors.
• Death and Ritual: The desecration of the Sun Church's symbol and the Harlequin Troupe's presence emphasize the importance of death and ritual in Dark Eldar society.

Character Interactions

• Mors and Viktor: Mors and Viktor work together to approach the Black Sun, with Mors providing insight and advice, and Viktor making strategic decisions.
• Viktor and the Harlequin Avatar: Viktor interacts with the Avatar, who invites him to a masquerade and suggests a display of power using a Blood Reaper's corpse. This interaction highlights Viktor's willingness to consider new alliances or experiences.
• Mors and the Harlequin Avatar: Mors engages with the Avatar, showing interest in the invitation and suggesting a Webway portal for the masquerade. This interaction suggests Mors' openness to new experiences and potential alliances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Peturabo expresses concern for Konrad Curze's safety in Commorragh.
• Mors and Peturabo travel with a Harlequin Eldar troupe through the Webway to reach Cadoris, a tomb of Vaul.
• The Avatar reveals an 'Infernal Map' of the Webway, showing instant access to many corners of the galaxy.

Character Developments

• Peturabo shows growing concern for his brothers' safety, a departure from his usual stoicism.
• Mors reflects on how experiences and environments shape a person's personality.

Significant Themes

• The Webway's complexity and its potential to connect the galaxy instantaneously.
• The danger and unpredictability of the Webway, with daemons lurking beyond its veil.
• The power dynamics between the Imperium and the Eldar, with the Eldar providing valuable information to the Imperium.

Character Interactions

• Peturabo and Mors continue their partnership, with Mors observing Peturabo's growing concern for his brothers.
• The Avatar from the Harlequin Eldar troupe interacts with Peturabo and Mors, providing them with the 'Infernal Map' and showing a level of cooperation between the Eldar and the Imperium.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lillandir McNeil, a noble Eldar, struggles with anxiety and fear due to Konrad Curze's (the Night Haunter) actions in Commorragh.
• She receives an invitation from the Harlequin Troupe, Konrad's allies, and decides to surrender to him.
• In her hall, she finds her slaves and advisors flayed, and the Harlequins preparing to flay more.
• The Death Jester seizes her, but Konrad Curze arrives and offers her a chance to atone.
• He makes her drink blood, causing her to experience hallucinations and a fundamental change in her perception.
• She sees a vision of Konrad as a king, with his court and blood flags, representing atonement for sins.
• Lillandir decides to present her own blood flag to Konrad by cutting her face.

Character Developments

• Lillandir McNeil: Struggles with fear and anxiety, ultimately decides to surrender to Konrad Curze to save her life. Experiences a profound change in her perception and accepts her role as a servant to Konrad.
• Konrad Curze (The Night Haunter): Shows his power and mercy by giving Lillandir a chance to atone. He is portrayed as a king, demanding blood atonement for sins.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Anxiety: Lillandir's initial fear and anxiety drive her to surrender to Konrad.
• Atonement through Blood: The theme of atonement for sins through blood is prominent, with Konrad's blood flags representing this idea.
• Power Dynamics: The power struggle in Commorragh is evident, with Konrad's actions disrupting the established order.

Character Interactions

• Lillandir and Konrad: Lillandir surrenders to Konrad, and he offers her a chance to atone. Their interaction shows his power and her submission.
• Lillandir and the Harlequins: The Harlequins are busy flaying Lillandir's slaves and advisors, showing their disregard for life and their alliance with Konrad.

Summary of "Upright Conduct" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mors and Peturabo, guided by the Troupe Master Avatara, explore Cadoris to find Vaul's spirit shrine.
• They discover a hidden passage leading to the shrine, filled with Warp energy and Chaos influences.
• Konrad Curze, meanwhile, discusses his plans with Viktor, including creating a court insignia and dealing with Commorragh's noble families.

Character Developments

• Mors: Shows curiosity about Konrad Curze's plans and guides Peturabo through Cadoris.
• Peturabo: Demonstrates his analytical and destructive capabilities in uncovering the shrine's entrance.
• Konrad Curze: Continues his research on his blood's effects and plans to challenge Commorragh's nobles.
• Lillandir: Now serves Konrad Curze, wearing a mask and metal gauntlets, and has undergone physical changes due to Curze's blood.
• Viktor: Advises Konrad Curze, pushing for the creation of a court insignia and airships.

Significant Themes

• Prophecy and Fate: Konrad Curze's prophetic abilities are mentioned, and he seems to have accepted their limitations.
• Power and Control: Konrad Curze's desire to control Commorragh and challenge its nobles is evident.
• Legacy and Heritage: Vaul's spirit shrine and the ancient families of Commorragh are discussed, highlighting the importance of history and lineage.

Character Interactions

• Mors and Peturabo: Work together to explore Cadoris, with Mors guiding and Peturabo using his analytical skills.
• Konrad Curze and Viktor: Discuss plans for Commorragh, with Viktor advising and Konrad Curze making decisions.
• Konrad Curze and Lillandir: Their relationship is shown, with Lillandir now serving Konrad Curze and having undergone physical changes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The trio (Peturabo, Mors, and Avatar) navigate Vaul's temple ruins, filled with corrupted, self-repairing machines.
• They discover a vast, bone-filled void behind a wall, leading them to the temple's core.
• At the core, they encounter a colossal, chaotic machine-creature guarding the temple's heart.
• After defeating the creature, they find a grotesque phantom and the remnants of Vaul's sword, 'Anaris of Dawn'.
• The phantom disappears, leaving behind a prophecy: "Vaul's Moon will give birth to dragons."

Character Developments

• Peturabo: Shows his strength and resilience, maintaining focus despite distractions from his past.
• Mors: Demonstrates his psychic abilities, using a shell to destroy the machine-creature's core.
• Avatar (Troupe Master): Exhibits his agility and combat skills, dismantling the machine-creature with his blade and meltgun.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and Chaos: The temple's corruption by Chaos, manifesting in twisted machines and warp creatures.
• Vaul's Fate: The mystery surrounding Vaul's disappearance and the prophecy of 'Vaul's Moon giving birth to dragons'.
• Ancient Eldar Technology: The advanced, yet corrupted, technology found within the temple.

Character Interactions

• Peturabo and Avatar: Peturabo questions Avatar about Vaul's fate, while Avatar shares his knowledge of Eldar mythology and prophecy.
• Mors and Avatar: Mors uses his psychic powers to destroy the machine-creature's core, after Avatar has weakened it.
• The Trio: They work together to navigate the temple, defeat the machine-creature, and uncover the temple's secrets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Troupe Master offers Peturabo a shard of the Divine Sword, Anaris of Dawn, to lure the fallen Eldar god, Wash'tor.
• Peturabo, enraged by the Troupe Master's deception and the potential manipulation of his brothers, attacks him.
• The Troupe Master reveals that Wash'tor will react to the Tuchucha Engine, giving them a three-day window to set a trap.
• Peturabo decides to use the shard to lure Wash'tor and asks Mors to inform Konrad Curze about the plan.
• Konrad Curze receives the news and prepares to seize the opportunity to gain more power in Commorragh.

Character Developments

• Peturabo: Struggles with anger and betrayal, ultimately deciding to use the shard to capture Wash'tor.
• The Troupe Master: Reveals more about the Laughing God's plans and Eldar prophecies, showing cunning and resilience.
• Konrad Curze: Welcomes Eldar visitors and gifts, preparing for the Emperor's arrival and the cleansing of sins.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: The Troupe Master's actions highlight the Eldar's manipulative nature, while Peturabo grapples with the potential manipulation of his brothers.
• Power and ambition: Both Peturabo and Konrad Curze are driven by their desire for power and control, with Konrad Curze actively seeking to expand his influence in Commorragh.
• Trust and betrayal: Peturabo's anger stems from the betrayal and deception he feels from the Troupe Master, while Konrad Curze maintains a level of mistrust towards the Eldar visitors.

Character Interactions

• Peturabo and The Troupe Master: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Peturabo expressing his anger and the Troupe Master trying to manipulate and deceive him.
• Peturabo and Mors: They work together to plan the capture of Wash'tor, with Mors agreeing to inform Konrad Curze about the situation.
• Konrad Curze and the Eldar visitors: Konrad Curze interacts with the Eldar visitors, accepting their gifts and hints of allegiance, while maintaining a level of mistrust and speculation about their true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The narrator touches the Infernal Map, an atlas written by a human with a connection to the Emperor.
• In Commorragh, Konrad Curze (the Night Haunter) hosts a six-day feast for the Night Haunter's Court, inviting hundreds of Eldar guests.
• Peturabo and the Jester's Avatar escape Vaul's tomb on Cadoris as the planet collapses into the warp.
• The feast in Commorragh reaches its climax as Peturabo arrives with fire, and Viktor reappears.
• The Aether Ocean churns, and echoes sound, saying "My key."

Character Developments

• The narrator reflects on their past and the unfinished story of a child they once wrote about.
• Konrad Curze asserts his power and influence over Commorragh, marking Eldar guests and orchestrating the feast.
• Peturabo and the Jester's Avatar demonstrate their resilience and determination to escape Vaul's tomb.
• Viktor's absence during the first three days of the feast is noted, raising questions about his whereabouts.

Significant Themes

• The power of storytelling and the creation of legends.
• The struggle for power and influence in Commorragh.
• The resilience and determination of characters in the face of adversity.
• The connection between the human author of the Infernal Map and the Emperor.

Character Interactions

• The narrator interacts with the Infernal Map, gaining insights into its origins and purpose.
• Konrad Curze interacts with his Eldar guests, marking them and orchestrating the feast.
• Peturabo and the Jester's Avatar work together to escape Vaul's tomb, demonstrating their bond and shared goal.
• The narrator observes Viktor's reappearance at the feast, noting his absence during the first three days.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hekatarech, a Blood Reaper, is visited by a mysterious figure who heals him and asks him to analyze a blood sample.
• The blood sample is revealed to be from Konrad Curze, the Night Haunter.
• Wash'tor, the Creator, enters the real universe and assembles a fleet to retrieve the fragment of his divine sword.
• Commorragh's defenses are assaulted, and the city is invaded by demons.
• Konrad Curze reveals that the Artisan God, Vaul, has been invited as the final guest to the banquet.

Character Developments

• Hekatarech: Despite his torture, he remains loyal to his craft and eager to analyze the blood sample.
• Wash'tor: He enters the real universe to retrieve the sword fragment, showing his determination and power.
• Konrad Curze: He grows impatient with the Eldar's flattery and looks forward to the invasion, revealing his ruthless pleasure in killing.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of corruption and death, as seen in Commorragh's invasion and Curze's revelations.
• The power of technology and craftsmanship, emphasized by Hekatarech's eagerness to analyze the blood sample and Wash'tor's assembly of a fleet.
• The consequences of one's actions, as the Eldar face the destruction they have brought upon themselves.

Character Interactions

• Hekatarech and the mysterious visitor: The visitor heals Hekatarech and asks him to analyze the blood sample, showing trust in his abilities.
• Konrad Curze and the Eldar nobles: Curze grows impatient with the Eldar's flattery and threatens them, revealing his true nature.
• Wash'tor and his fleet: Wash'tor assembles a fleet to retrieve the sword fragment, showing his control over technology and his determination to achieve his goal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eldar begin to counterattack against the demon tide on the ground.
• Peturabo, aboard the Black Sun tower, takes control of the Eldar fleet, analyzing and manipulating their movements with precision.
• Peturabo realizes the Eldar fleet's inferiority against the Chaos demon army and decides to use the Black Sun as a weapon.
• The Black Sun's descent destroys both demon and Eldar forces, as well as parts of Commorragh.
• A blood rain begins to fall from the sky, cleansing Commorragh.

Character Developments

• Peturabo demonstrates his strategic prowess and mechanical aptitude, controlling the Eldar fleet with ease.
• Konrad Curze (the Night Haunter) reveals his true intentions for Commorragh, expressing his desire to see it destroyed.
• Astorbaal Viktor questions Curze's motives and tries to reason with him, showing his loyalty and concern for the city.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
• The struggle between different factions and their ideologies.
• The destructive nature of war and its impact on both combatants and civilians.

Character Interactions

• Peturabo and Curze's indirect confrontation through their respective fleets.
• Curze's taunting and manipulation of Viktor, revealing his true intentions.
• The Eldar's infighting in the banquet hall, turning against each other after realizing Curze's deception.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blood rain, containing Konrad Curze's altered blood cells, falls on Commorragh, a city of the ancient Eldar Empire.
• The blood rain causes genetic alterations in those it touches, leading to a transformation and a sense of guilt and desire for absolution.
• Viktor, with the help of Mors and the Harlequin Troupe, has orchestrated this event to make Curze the overlord of Commorragh.
• Curze decides to hold an annual event, "Death Midnight," where Eldar can offer their guilty enemies and innocent children to him for potential training and absolution.

Character Developments

• Konrad Curze (Night Lord): He shows a desire for power but also a burden from his self-imposed rules. He's conflicted about not having to judge a world but feels relieved when he doesn't have to.
• Viktor (Asdrubael Vect): He sacrifices himself to ensure Curze's rule over Commorragh, expecting to return through a resurrection ritual. He understands Curze's rules and plans to exploit them.
• The Troupe Master (Harlequin): He reveals that he has a resurrection ritual to bring Viktor back, showing his cunning and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Both Curze and Viktor seek power, but Viktor's ambition is more subtle and manipulative.
• Guilt and Absolution: The blood rain causes a sense of guilt and a desire for absolution in those it touches, reflecting the characters' internal struggles.
• Manipulation and Control: Viktor manipulates Curze and the situation to his advantage, while Curze seeks to control Commorragh and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Curze and Viktor: Their relationship is complex, with Viktor manipulating Curze and Curze acknowledging Viktor's understanding of him.
• Curze and the Troupe Master: They interact briefly, with Curze annoyed at the Troupe Master's chattiness and the Troupe Master revealing his plan to resurrect Viktor.
• Curze and the Eldar of Commorragh: Curze's presence and the blood rain cause fear and a desire for absolution among the Eldar, setting the stage for his rule.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Konrad Curze (the Night Haunter) resurrects Asdrubael Vect, leader of the Dark Eldar, in a grand ritual.
• Peturabo (the Iron Warrior) agrees to help Curze find a Webway entrance near Nostramo, his homeworld.
• Peturabo has a brief vision of the creator of the Infernal Map, a tall woman with a violet-blue scarf, who seems to be an Eldar.

Character Developments

• Konrad Curze: Becomes the 'Muse of Youdu' and 'Lord of Night' after resurrecting Vect, solidifying his rule over Commorragh. He remains fixated on returning to Nostramo.
• Peturabo: Gains knowledge from ancient Eldar technology and has a transcendent vision, glimpsing the map's creator. He agrees to help Curze find a Webway entrance to Nostramo.
• Asdrubael Vect: Resurrected by Curze, he acknowledges Curze as his 'Bloody Marquis' and 'Lord of Night'.

Significant Themes

• Resurrection and rebirth, symbolized by Vect's revival and the Harlequins' dance.
• The interconnectedness of events and causes, as seen in Peturabo's transcendent vision.
• The power dynamics and alliances between different factions, such as the Dark Eldar and the Space Marines.

Character Interactions

• Peturabo and Curze: They discuss Curze's desire to go to Nostramo, and Peturabo agrees to help find a Webway entrance.
• Curze and Vect: After Vect's resurrection, he pledges allegiance to Curze as the 'Bloody Marquis' and 'Lord of Night'.
• Peturabo and Mors: They discuss the map's creator after Peturabo's vision, with Mors confirming she's an Eldar.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Konrad Koz and Peturabo meet in the rain, and a servant approaches them, asking about their lineage.
• They seek shelter in an abandoned building, where Koz shares his thoughts on Nostramo's stagnant society and destiny.
• Koz leads them around Nostramo, pointing out historical sites, and later steals dinner from a noble family, the Scolai Vok.

Character Developments

• Konrad Koz: Shows his knowledge of Nostramo's history and his disdain for the Emperor. He exhibits his impulsive and destructive behavior by stealing dinner from a noble family.
• Peturabo: Demonstrates his curiosity about Nostramo and its history. He also shows concern for Koz's impulsive actions.
• Mors: Plays a minor role in this chapter, mainly reacting to Koz's actions and statements.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Fate: Koz discusses the fixed destiny of Nostramo's society and the debate around fate and resistance.
• Power and Corruption: The mention of Nostramo's prisons and noble families hints at the power dynamics and corruption in the society.
• Impulsivity and Destruction: Koz's actions, such as stealing dinner and causing an explosion, highlight his impulsive and destructive nature.

Character Interactions

• Konrad Koz and Peturabo: They engage in a conversation about Nostramo, with Koz sharing his insights and Peturabo asking questions.
• Konrad Koz and Mors: They exchange banter, with Mors making jokes and reacting to Koz's actions.
• Konrad Koz and the Servant: Koz remains silent and intimidating during their interaction, while the servant is nervous and eventually falls into a puddle after his master is killed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mors and Peturabo, in an abandoned building on Nostramo, are approached by five children who found a metal sphere Mors was playing with. They ask for food and protection.
• Mors and Peturabo feed the children and engage in a conversation about Konrad Curze's rule on Nostramo.
• Konrad Curze arrives with his relic servants, captures the children, and discusses his plans for Nostramo with Peturabo.
• Mors reveals he has made contact with the Imperial signal and three Primarchs: Fulgrim, Ferrus Manus, and Rogal Dorn.

Character Developments

• Mors: Shows a playful and manipulative side, toying with the children and revealing crucial information at the end of the chapter.
• Peturabo: Remains calm and collected throughout, offering support to Curze and showing trust in Mors's judgment.
• Konrad Curze: Demonstrates his ruthless and unyielding nature, enforcing his rules on Nostramo and discussing his plans with Peturabo.
• The Children: Initially timid and hungry, they show resilience and defiance when discussing Curze's rule, but ultimately succumb to Mors's manipulation.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Curze's rule over Nostramo and his enforcement of debts and atonement reflect his desire for control and power.
• Manipulation and Deception: Mors's interaction with the children highlights the theme of manipulation and deception, as he uses his psychic abilities to control their actions and thoughts.
• Loyalty and Trust: Peturabo's support for Curze and Mors's revelation of the Imperial signal and the three Primarchs show the importance of loyalty and trust among the characters.

Character Interactions

• Mors and Peturabo: They work together, with Mors engaging the children and Peturabo observing and supporting Curze.
• Mors and the Children: Mors manipulates and toys with the children, feeding them and engaging them in conversation before revealing the truth about their situation.
• Curze and Peturabo: They discuss Curze's plans for Nostramo, with Peturabo offering support and advice.
• Curze and the Children: Curze captures the children, showing no mercy or remorse for their situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Konrad Curze (Night Lord) prepares for the arrival of his brothers, Ferrus Manus (Iron Hands), Fulgrim (Emperor's Children), and Rogal Dorn (Imperial Fists), by renovating his manor and burying refuse.
• Curze's relic, Lillandir, speaks fluent Nostramo due to a language-infusion device invented by Lady Vakira Yuris.
• The three visiting Primarchs arrive on Nostramo, finding it eerily deserted and filled with corpses, despite signs of recent cleaning.
• Curze communicates with them through a speaker, guiding them on a tour of Nostramo, revealing its stark class divide.
• The tour ends at Curze's manor, where he greets them in person, emerging from a statue on the rooftop.

Character Developments

• Konrad Curze: Shows obsessive attention to detail in preparing for his brothers' arrival, revealing his eccentric and secretive nature.
• Ferrus Manus, Fulgrim, and Rogal Dorn: Display curiosity, confusion, and unease as they explore Nostramo, encountering its dark reality.
• Lillandir: Demonstrates loyalty and eagerness to serve Curze, showing no fear despite his intimidating presence.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and Deception: Curze's behavior suggests a desire to hide aspects of his past and control the narrative of his brothers' visit.
• Class Divide: The stark contrast between the luxurious and impoverished areas of Nostramo highlights the inequality and injustice present on the planet.
• Dark Reality: The corpses and signs of violence throughout Nostramo underscore the planet's grim and oppressive atmosphere.

Character Interactions

• Konrad Curze and Lillandir: Their interaction shows Curze's affection and trust towards his relic, despite his intimidating demeanor.
• Ferrus Manus, Fulgrim, and Rogal Dorn: The three Primarchs display camaraderie and mutual respect as they explore Nostramo together, sharing their thoughts and observations.
• Konrad Curze and the visiting Primarchs: Their initial interaction is tense and mysterious, with Curze greeting them in a dramatic and unsettling manner.

Summary of Chapter 260: Curze's Wardrobe

Key Plot Points and Events

• Konrad Curze (Night Haunter) shows his Primarch brothers, Fulgrim and Ferrus Manus, his wardrobe filled with leather robes, implying they are made from human skin.
• Rogal Dorn arrives and questions Curze's intentions.
• Curze admits to using human blood to fumigate his clothes but denies using human skin.
• Dorn hints at a message for Perturabo, which Peturabo and Mors discuss later, deciding to return to Terra soon.
• The Troupe Master informs Peturabo and Mors about Viktor's defeat by a dark-skinned giant and his green-armored Astartes.

Character Developments

• Curze's eccentric and aggressive behavior is further highlighted, showing his discomfort with the Imperium and his brothers.
• Dorn demonstrates his perceptiveness and calm demeanor in the face of Curze's provocation.
• Peturabo and Mors discuss their return to Terra, showing their loyalty to the Emperor and the Imperium.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: Curze's actions and words suggest a lack of trust in his brothers, while Dorn's straightforwardness contrasts with this.
• Secrets and Reveals: The chapter explores the secrets Curze keeps and the revelations that are about to surface, as hinted by the Troupe Master.

Character Interactions

• Curze and his Brothers: The interactions between Curze and his brothers are tense, with Curze provoking and testing them.
• Peturabo and Mors: Their interaction shows their camaraderie and shared history, as well as their loyalty to the Emperor and the Imperium.
• Dorn and Curze: Dorn's calm and direct approach contrasts with Curze's aggressive and deceptive behavior, highlighting their different personalities and leadership styles.