My condolences to you and all who knew Mari, the entire community here. A beautiful way to honour them. If you need to ever vent, you know my details. Use them.
This Is why i love this community. More than any other, this one sticks together and supports each other. I came for Warhammer, im staying for the family.
Baldermort's Guide to Warhammer Isn’t O.I. Classy..😇. I count him, you..., and a small handful of folks, treasures beyond measure. It’s such a beacon to see the “Balder” here. Be Well and peace brother, hope all is well.
He was one of my very first Patrons and a supporter of the channel from the very beginning. A truly wonderful human being of boundless energy and enthusiasm.
Prepare the way for us, Mari. We shall all sit at the Emperor's side together, one day. I'm a wounded warrior, Oculus. Broken old Iraq war vet. People like you and Uncle Baldermort have helped my crippled arse through some hard times. I am a patron, because I can never thank you guys enough. Ave, Imperator!
Hail, brother. I too am a wounded warrior but thankfully I'm mostly intact. If you need a battle, know that I am at least here. HMU if you want. Love and peace to you and yours.
For context, I am the polar bear in the opening art. Mari was one of the kindest and most earnest souls I have ever encountered. He was among us since the earliest days of the channel and the weight of his loss cannot even begin to be expressed. Rest in peace Little Oculus
Hä? From the beginning I assumed Mari is a girl.-..no wait..who are you writing for right now? I'm sorry but I have absolutely no context about what happened so I would be happy if you'd tell. If not than that's ok too.
@@TurKlack Mari was one of the channel's first Patron donors. The art in the intro depicts the discord avatars of him, Oculus, and the rest of the initial circle.
I never knew how far back the Dark Angels history went, or how delayed they were in being reunited with the Lion. I loved the detail at the end, about how Horus couldn’t manipulate or stop the first, only isolate and delay their retribution. Masterful. Requiescat in pace, Ave Imperator Mari.
It was intended that the DA were sent to the far reaches at the end. Because out of all the legions, the First was the most efficient. And hours couldn't let that efficiency stop his invasion
Horus' envy of the First extends even before his fall. In the Black Book 9: Crusade, its mentioned that Horus ensured the Lion was unable to make it to Ullanor, out of fear that he would receive far more honours than Horus
May both you, Oculus, and Mori be ever in The Emperor's favor. I don't know about other people, but your videos have helped me through some dark times. Thanks a lot for doing what you do. I know it might seem like you aren't seeing the fruits of your labor, but it is being felt on the community.
I can attest that like Mr Fisher your videos always bring a shine to my day and have helped me through quite a bit may all our loved ones rest in peace and those alive drink to their memory Ave Imperator
“I don’t kNOoOooWwww!” -Captured excerpt from the historitor hunting down 1st Legion information and being met with red tape, empty rooms, and a very large winking Astartes. Saved a TTS related joke as I saw this video coming, hyped. Also I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
The First Legion of the Emperor Angels of death, the Pride of the Lion, and the Knights of Caliban. They were the sword that cut through the Darkness of the Galaxy and were a fight force so great that once they found their Primarch they became second in the Rank of Warmaster. The First, the Dark Angels, the Knights of Caliban are what it means to be a Space Marine.
I am listening to this twice back to back. The character of Oculus has such a believable understanding of who and what the Dark Angels chapter are. The evolution of your craft is a journey fraught with utter enjoyment. This is a wonderful dedication.
Sorry for your loss... And finally getting around to tell you how much I appreciate your videos. What you do is so much more than just reading down a wiki-page. There is a genuine creative effort behind your videos that drags me into a state of immersion even more than most of the games. The music, the delivery... While I enjoy many 40k-youtubers, your content genuinely stands out to me. Keep it up, you're doing an amazing job.
Gonna need Asmodai on speed dial for this one... I've been waiting and hoping for this for a long, long time, and this plus Alfabusa's vid is just the chocolate covered cherry on top to a great day. Your skills as always far exceed exemplary, and I hope you continue the incredible work into the foreseeable future. I hope your friend rests easily.
I've only recently discovered your channel but you've fast become one of my favourites with your obvious passion and care for 40k. Keep up the amazing work and I am very sorry for your loss, eventually we all must pass into the Emperor's light.
My condolences. It is always hard when you like some one. I'm sure they would love how you are honoring them today. Your videos have been a big help for me over the last year. Thank you
I've been listening to a bunch of these recently and there's a running theme of "This legion cared not for imperial politics, they were secretive and revealed only what they wanted, and considered aloof by the rest of the imperium". Admittedly its been the Space Wolves, Thousand Sons and now the Dark Angels, but still :P
My belated condolences to your loss for a friend and first patrron. I'm currently binging your series and this video really highlights why you're fantastic at this. As a 40K newbie, I literally read the wiki page of the Lion and the 1st a few hours before watching this video...and despite having all the details in my head, you bring those details to life.
What is it to be dark angel? It is to be the first, the greatest, the sons of the Lion. When others doubt you, remember the primarchs own words; loyalty is its own reward.
Great video! I have always felt the Dark Angels represent what Space Marines are supposed to be like in the grimdark universe of 30K/40K--monastic, dead serious, and internally-conflicted with a knight-like aesthetic. The galaxy would have a bit too much melodrama (you know, the candles and tabards and secrecy) if all the Loyalist Legions were like them but to me they're exemplars of what the WH30K/40K Astartes are meant to be. If they were real, I would recommend they let their secret out and get counselling but since this is 30K/40K, keep 'em dark and brooding forever.
Sorry I'm late, just joined the channel but...Rest in peace, Mari. You paved the way for future fans to follow (as I have within this past year), and I am proud to be a part of this fanbase because of it. The Emperor smiles upon you, sister. May your inheritance live on with fury and glory
An hour and twenty mintues? I knew you'd do right by my boys when you got to them but damn, you weren't kidding when you said it would be worth the wait.
RIP Mori. I absolutely love this deep dive into the Lore of the Fighting First, it really puts them up there imo as one of the most interesting Legions on that front - even before the betrayal of about half the Legion, whichever half you think turned (lol).
this one is definetly one of your best videos yet, up there with the nature of chaos and the pilgrimage to holy terra imo, plus its long so its even better
These are awesome! I've never played Warhammer and the only thing I know about it is from this show and looking at the awesome miniatures in increasingly hard to find ships!
Fellow scholars, correct me if I am wrong, but does the Rangdan xenocide remind anyone of the Punic wars? An empire in the making, facing an enemy that is in some ways equal to it, so vast that it takes three campaigns to end it as a threat, culminating in event that sees them forever more lost to the winds of time?
Occy, you know I've been a fan for a long while now and I ALWAYS appreciate your work. But the moment at the start really touched me and I just want to thank you for, well, just being you. I hope your friend rests peacefully in eternity and perhaps, universe willing, we will all be reunited with those we've lost. Embrace those you love, be outspoken in your appreciation for others and let not there be a doubt in the hearts of those closest to you regarding how you feel about then. We aren't promised a tomorrow, but we're damn sure here today.. and what better time to make someone smile Take care, Oculus Imperia.
Emotionally vulnerable as I am, im finding myself bawling for the loss of a soul who sounds so beautiful and whos loss is a deep wound likely never to be fully healed. I weep for you, Mari. May the light of the Emperor ever find you in its radiance. Im so sorry for your loss, good chronicler Oculus. You have always been a welcome voice to hear in the day, ever since I found your work. I hurt most for your pain, and hope an eventual healing.
You don't know me but your voice has been a balm to me for years. I'm very sorry for your loss and hope that you and all those who loved Mari get through this sad time in the best way possible. Take care. Be Well.
I'm sorry for your loss, Oculus. You are the most thematic and immersive orator on the lore of 40k, and your videos have always struck me as colossal labours of love. I only hope to be half as good as you one day in my own projects. I pray that you find some solace now. Ave Imperator.
Guilliman: "Ok men, here's the plan." 1st Legion: "CHAAAAAARGE!" Guilliman: ".......what?" (looks on baffled as the first charges) Some shocked Ultramarines: "Uh forgive me gene sire, but our reinforcements...orks? I could have sworn I heard some of them yell 'waaagh'."
"Oh, cool, a new legion origins video, we haven't gotten one of those in a whiDAMN THAT'S LONG!" Me when I saw the run length. 10/10 video Oculus, sorry to hear about your friend. ❤
I'm listening to this while reading Lion, Son of the Forrest. During the Heresy I couldn't stand the Lion. He was very much a one dimensional character who was always portraid as a warmonger. This new book has been addressing his personality problems and are showing him actually learn from the mistakesof his past and I'm starting to (finally) like him. He is growing in depth and character and watching him put down his instincts towards solitude are very refreshing. I was afraid the new book would return him to his cardboard certainty but I am pleasantly suprised by a Primarch facing up to his own mistakes and embracing his true role as a "defender of humanity".
My condolences to your loss of a friend... may her memory live on within the hearts and minds of her friends and family... Also thanks you Oculus, for a full banquet of 1st legion lore in this video...
O7 to Mari This single handedly made me sell and restart my first army. My Dark Angels were a sad sight and I will make them a Legion to be proud of in the name of the Emperor and the Lion. I am doing an army wide Legion scheme, and calling them 'The Forgiven.' My reasoning is they are the Dark Angels post the Lions return to 40k, where he has given them their penance, and passed his apologies for his failings to Luther. The Fallen, those not too far gone to the heretics taint, returned to their home and their brothers. Luther and the Lion bury their misunderstandings. The Lion knows he failed. He sent Luther and those others to Caliban not as punishment or judgement, but as a force that knew the taint of Chaos, and how to watch and protect the fresh recruits from it. He had thought they would understand that. He failed to understand people, yet again. The Fallen, some even come home to familiar faces in the Primaris, recruited from Caliban for Cawls experiments before the schism. They return to their Legion colors as the Lion reunites the successors into the reformed First. The Forgiven. No longer the Dark Angels, the Fallen, they are a family reunited in the eyes of their fathers, Luther and the Lion. The Lion has claimed Imperium Nihilus as his own, and the Forgiven will bring it to heel and return the Emperors light. The Lion has sent Luther to be his personal liason and ambassador to Guilliman, as Guilliman sends Dante to be his. The scars of Secundus linger, but the Lion has learned many lessons in his failings, and has learned an apology can clear so much more damage than proving he is right ever could. Guilliman and the Lion may never see eye to eye, between secundus, the codex, the regency, or the Imperium, but their gazes are united in looking to the future of the human race. Ave Imperator, Leo Vult.
Makes total sense why Horus feared the first. They were like the wolves designed to kill all even their own. If the lion was there at the massacre. The traitors would of all died
Condolences Oculus. I know what its like to lose a good friend as my friend Stella passed away from cancer a couple of years ago. Sending you all my best wishes.
First: sorry for your loss Second: I love how the art from the right is very Warhammer with a death Korps trooper, a fantasy Empire great swordsmen, Vulkan on vacation, you, and than what I’m guessing is Evangelion?... and than finally just a Polar Bear XD truly is the Imperium a fantastical place.
And oh my bloody Imperator Deus, I have been waiting so damned long for the First Legion... 😎😎😎😎😎 Those Watchers better wake up The Lion soon, man... My sincere thanks to the Oculus.
A magnificent entry!! Loved every last second of it (with the exception of the first minute, which is a touching moment that makes my heart go out to Mari's loved ones)
