hmm ok, well thats a start. I was hoping for a more concrete historical army or theme. Right now I see hints of greek/ italian/ renaissance ...and vampire .they are totally Space Vampires trying to be good and going crazy in doing so... IMHO
I'm not much of a history buff, and not every Chapter's theme has to be based on a culture. But theres enough hints in the fluff and design to make me believe that it is. They love art, and gold statues...very greek. Bit if philosophy, bit of insanity, bit of italy, gives off a renaissance flair. food for thought eh?Mephiston comes from Mephistopheles which is the name of the demon from the tale Faust. I think that the Blood Angels are based on renaissance Europe personally. Classic Italian and Greek along with all the biblical stuff. Classic artworks such as Michelangelo's David seem to have been a source of inspiration for the design of the Sanguinary Guard as well as the Death Masks which were common amongst the nobility in 17th century Europe. Whilst there is - very obviously - a 'blood' related theme to them, the Blood Angels are not vampires in that they do not need blood to survive. Instead the blood holds an almost religious significance to them, being used in ceremonies and spiritual rites.jus wrote:But what about the blood angels? Who are they based off? Its a bit vague. Alot of the names used sound Italian like "brother Sendini,Corbulo, Adanicio, Machiavi," not to mention "Dante". Then you look at theres a whole greek/macedonian theme running with that Italian, with death mask motifs and 6 pack nipple armour, leather strip loin clothes, as well characters like " brother bellerophon " (greek name) I think Mephiston might be a greek name too. Then there's the vampire motif to throw into the mix.
...What nuggets of wisdom can you share on this most perplexing of lifes questions, any thoughts?
IMHO a strong theme is good vs evil and beauty vs beast.Primarch wrote:Mephiston comes from Mephistopheles which is the name of the demon from the tale Faust. I think that the Blood Angels are based on renaissance Europe personally. Classic Italian and Greek along with all the biblical stuff. Classic artworks such as Michelangelo's David seem to have been a source of inspiration for the design of the Sanguinary Guard as well as the Death Masks which were common amongst the nobility in 17th century Europe. Whilst there is - very obviously - a 'blood' related theme to them, the Blood Angels are not vampires in that they do not need blood to survive. Instead the blood holds an almost religious significance to them, being used in ceremonies and spiritual rites.
Sorry, I cam late for this post, but just use this unit like an anvil and your Sanguinary guard like the hammer.Storm shield armed honor guards are extremely survivable, you need to walk a thin line if you give them too much equipment they will cost more than terminators in a Land raider or stormraven. If you give them too little they will not be able to cause any wounds.
. For me this not balanced army could be funny and your opponents will not automatically lost.
