Litany of Valour

The Litany of Valour is both the name of the Imperial Knight Crusader and its freeblade pilot. The last of his house, the Litany of Valour has given up his name and past as a penance for being unable to join with the rest of his Households last stand.

History
Born of an ancient and noble line, the pilot who is now known only as Litany of Valour colour was known for his level head and calm approach to warfare even as a youth. Inheriting an honoured crusader knight, he son became known as the anchor for the gun line, cutting down the enemies of the Imperium with the cool detachment one would cut hair with. With every battle his deeds added to those of his knight.

It was after the Scouring of the Adamantine Hills, where his knight was damaged in the fight to liberate the sector from Waaagh! Grimscrag's tyranny that word came that his home world had been invaded by daemon. Unable to return, all he could do was wait and pray to the Emperor that enough of the planet would survive long enough for him to return; a prayer that wasn't to be. To hips eternal shame, is house and planet died without him.

As penance, he striped his knight of all honour markings and heraldry, taking the name Litany of Valour. When he heard about the Bogmoor Expedition, he offered his services immediately.

Personality
Litany of Valour can come across as cold and introverted, he keeps his emotions inside. He does, however possess a shrewd calculating mind and a knack for military tactics and strategy, especially at medium to long distances. He is also very devout and distrustful towards xenos.

Wargear
Litany of Valour The Imperial Knight Crusader, armed with a rapid-fire battle cannon and avenger gating cannon as it main armaments. After removing all markings of its pre-freeblade existence, it is painted pure white with gold trim.

Ornate Duelling Pistols A pair of matched, master-crafted mars pattern dueling las-pistols trimmed with gold. This was a gift from a Planetary governors thanks for his help in dealing with a cultist uprising.

"Askellange" A master-crafted mono-molecular 2 handed sword, Askellange is an ancient ceremonial blade, given to those who become knights in his family. It is the last reminder of his old life and it never leaves his side.