Darkness swells like deathly cloak, for millennia as stars were born
A silent watcher, this universe awoke, life and hope in a brilliant dawn
Men were born to live and die, to fight and suffer in an alien fife,
In their worlds they would try, they would struggle for right to life.
The time of men did come forth, to the stars and beyond they did reach
Science and magic led their growth, the barriers of space did they breach
In their time man did peak, whence did fall the elder race
The edge of galaxy did they seek, in their path horrors did they gaze.
A man so born as destiny's child, led his clan to the stars and beyond
Gathered his sons so scattered by fate, in their hearts purity abound
As the conqueror led his sway, imperator of man, protector of all
There did seeds of treason lay, within his home and in his hall,
Favoured son broke the peace, to war he rallied the corrupted horde
Valiant sons honour betrayed, brotherhood fallen, did spite their lord
The war of faith did last long, as brother killed brother and father did fight
In that battle truth did victor as heretics fell to his graceful might.
To his side did rush the wolf and the lion, with bolter and sword in their hands
Furious onslaught did they engulf, traitor hordes, masters and their bands
Paternal ascent and brotherly dissent, gone was the way of the imperial galore
In the aftermath did they resent, cowardice, treachery, heresy and more
Once again near Caliban's moons, did one so close act with treacherous heart
Torn yet again were the brothers, vengeance unleashed, brothers apart
Born to them were the sons of the lion, and their sons and even more,
Purest heritage from their scion, formed their chapters with glorious lore
On wings of death they shall ride, to unleash hell and fury from above
Sons of Johnson shall roll like a tide, in memory of the father and the lord they love
Enemies beware! Heretics take care!, the sons of lion shall guard their lore
Kith or kin you will not dare, to face the wrath as the lions roar
Stand by me ye warriors of penance, one single banner forever be together
Lion in our hearts, his spirit our essence, call out with pride YE ANGELS GATHER!
A silent watcher, this universe awoke, life and hope in a brilliant dawn
Men were born to live and die, to fight and suffer in an alien fife,
In their worlds they would try, they would struggle for right to life.
The time of men did come forth, to the stars and beyond they did reach
Science and magic led their growth, the barriers of space did they breach
In their time man did peak, whence did fall the elder race
The edge of galaxy did they seek, in their path horrors did they gaze.
A man so born as destiny's child, led his clan to the stars and beyond
Gathered his sons so scattered by fate, in their hearts purity abound
As the conqueror led his sway, imperator of man, protector of all
There did seeds of treason lay, within his home and in his hall,
Favoured son broke the peace, to war he rallied the corrupted horde
Valiant sons honour betrayed, brotherhood fallen, did spite their lord
The war of faith did last long, as brother killed brother and father did fight
In that battle truth did victor as heretics fell to his graceful might.
To his side did rush the wolf and the lion, with bolter and sword in their hands
Furious onslaught did they engulf, traitor hordes, masters and their bands
Paternal ascent and brotherly dissent, gone was the way of the imperial galore
In the aftermath did they resent, cowardice, treachery, heresy and more
Once again near Caliban's moons, did one so close act with treacherous heart
Torn yet again were the brothers, vengeance unleashed, brothers apart
Born to them were the sons of the lion, and their sons and even more,
Purest heritage from their scion, formed their chapters with glorious lore
On wings of death they shall ride, to unleash hell and fury from above
Sons of Johnson shall roll like a tide, in memory of the father and the lord they love
Enemies beware! Heretics take care!, the sons of lion shall guard their lore
Kith or kin you will not dare, to face the wrath as the lions roar
Stand by me ye warriors of penance, one single banner forever be together
Lion in our hearts, his spirit our essence, call out with pride YE ANGELS GATHER!
Now that I have your attention, please let me introduce you to a novel new idea of modelling contest presented by the Fortress of the Unforgiven.
This will be a continually ongoing, perpetual contest which has three separate parts that gamers and unforgiven fans may take part in.
Angels Ascendant: Unforgiven army contest, where you submit an entire army with photos and a background history. This can a new army or an existing one.
Warriors of the Unforgiven: A single character (independant or non-independant) is submitted with a photograph and a short background write up.
Legions of the Lion A complete chapter history is submitted (unforgiven successor chapter) along with an image of a single painted miniature with the chapter colours and an image of the chapter standard.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT?
1. Perpetual contest: The contest is always open. It will be judged twice a year, on the 31st of October and the 30th of April.
2. Prize Vaults: There are two vaults, each ith twelve prizes. The winners of the contest are given a single prize from one of the vaults. (Adamantine Vault & Ceramite Vault)The winner is able to choose one of the twelve prizes f his / her choice!
3. Unique selection of prizes: These range from rare, limited edition or Oou of production books, limited edition items, some models and WHFB, WH40K and non warhammer items. Items will be constantly replenished or added.
Adamantine Vault Prizes
Ceramite Vault Prizes
4. Mnimum Eligibility Score: Prizes will only be awarded to entries scoring the minimum eligibility score for each contest.
5. Published on the Fortress: All entries will be displayed in the Fortress of the Unforgiven Web Site and the name of the contestant added to the Halls of Honour, the most comprehensive such hall on the web relating to WH40K.
6. Intellectual Property: The contestants retain all Intellectual Property rights to their entries.
7. Adjudication: This will be conducted by members of the Inner Circle based in the Gathering of Angels Forum. (Excluding those mods who may take part in the contest)
What this means is on any day of the year you can submit your army, chapter history or single miniature of your heroes with their history and be eligible to win a prize twice a year!
So what are you waiting for?
