Malice (Chaos God)

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Malice is an outcast Chaos God, representing anarchy incarnate. Other known names include The Renegade God, The Outcast, Hierarch of Anarchy and Terror, and The Lost. His symbol is a black and white skull.^[1]

Malice Titles The Renegade God The Outcast Hierarch of Anarchy and Terror The Lost Type Chaos God Domains Malice, Renegade, Anarchy, Self-Destruction Sacred Number 11 Symbols Black and white[1][3] Enemies All other Gods of Chaos

Overview

Malice represents the Warp's Chaotic and self-destructive tendencies, and is notable for his hatred of the major Gods of Chaos: Khorne, Tzeentch, Nurgle, and Slaanesh. Followers of Malice are prone to acts of anarchy, waging war upon not only the servants of the Imperium but also those of the other Gods of Chaos.^[1] In the Ætheric Dominions of Chaos, Malice represents "Ravenous Dissolution", the hatred that encompasses everything, even itself.^[2]

Unlike the primary Chaos Gods, Malice can be summoned directly to the Materium provided enough mortal sacrifices are given and he is given a body to Daemonically possess.^[1]

Followers of Malice

Followers of Malice unleash their wrath upon any they encounter, be they of the Imperium, Xenos, or fellow followers of Chaos. Captives are routinely ritually sacrificed.^[1] The Sons of Malice proudly adorn their vehicles with the helmets of slain Chaos champions.^[4]

Forces Dedicated to Malice

• The Sons of Malice Chaos Space Marines.^[1]

Notable Servants of Malice

• Kathal - Lord of the Sons of Malice.^[1]

Trivia

The following information is not to be regarded as officially sanctioned and/ or is not written from an in-universe point of view. A detailed explanation of the term "Trivia" as used in the Lexicanum can be found here.

Malice is essentially the current incarnation of Malal, a Chaos God of anarchy that appeared in the Citadel Journal for the 2nd edition of Warhammer Fantasy. The character was eventually removed from all Games Workshop works due to a legal dispute with his original creators.

Sources

• 1: The Labyrinth (Short Story) — Heroes of the Space Marines (Anthology), pgs. 225–251
• 2: Warhammer Community: The Burning of Ohmn-Mat (last accessed 21/03/2023)
• 3: Cadia Stands (Novel), Part 4, Chapter 2
• 4: Imperial Armour Volume Thirteen - War Machines of the Lost and the Damned, pg. 77