In the last Battle Sister Bulletin, we met the mighty Morvenn Vahl, and this time, we’re taking a look at the tuneful melodies of the Adepta Sororitas’ Hymns of Battle. After hearing the grating electronica of the Adeptus Mechanicus, it’s fair to say the Sisters of Battle prefer something a little more… traditional.
They’ve already got accompaniment in the form of the Exorcist, so these devout warriors can move their enemies to tears with a dirge in the minor key of suffering. Open your hymn books to page 73, and we’ll take a look.
The hymns of the Battle Sisters are legendary – stirring the hearts of the faithful to ever greater deeds while causing the mutant, heretic, and witch to flee in abject terror. The new Adepta Sororitas codex features fresh rules allowing you to have a real jam sesh in your games.
Every Priest in your army can intone a hymn they know during your Command phase. If it’s inspiring, your army dances to the beat,* earning some form of bonus. For example, want to make your bolt weapons sing a song of sweet death that will really get stuck in their head? Chant the Catechism of Repugnance.
Alternatively, if you’re up against an army of infernal witches, such as Magnus the Red and his cadre, you might want some protection from their warp-spawned magics. Have your Priests lead a rousing Chorus of Spiritual Fortitude to drown them out.
As you’d expect within an army of zealots, there are plenty of Priests to chant these hymns. From the Dialogus and the humble Missionary to the awesome Dogmata, you’ll have no trouble finding someone to lead the chorus. With six hymns to choose from, you’ll be humming these tunes long after another glorious victory for the Emperor.
The Adepta Sororitas codex is out soon, along with all of the stunning new models we previewed at Warhammer Fest Online. Make sure you’ve got a Dialogus so you’re ready to start singing hymns as soon as the book is available.
* Metaphorically, we presume. In their hearts.