SIGISMUND FIRST TEMPLAR! 

SIGISMUND FIRST TEMPLAR! The History of Sigismund, the First High Marshall of the Black Templars Chapter of the Space Marines in Warhammer 40,000 PATREON: www.patreon.com/join/3510517 RELATED VIDEOS BLACK TEMPLARS :ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e4AFtQbNNrI.html SPACE MARINES: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EV1jqwhSHBY.html ROGAL DORN: (THEIR PRIMARCH) : TRILOGY: PART ONE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hRUd-9A3MwY.html IMPERIAL FISTS LORE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_nvK_Jq9Faw.html RELATED VIDEOS PLEASE SEE ENTIRE THADDEUS AND TARQUINUS PLAY LIST. ROGAL DORN: (Their Primarch) : Part one of Trilogy: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hRUd-9A3MwY.html IMPERIAL FISTS: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_nvK_Jq9Faw.html BLACK TEMPLARS: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e4AFtQbNNrI.html CRUSADER SQUADS: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o1I21pblSmo.html SPACE MARINES: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EV1jqwhSHBY.html POWER ARMOUR: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dU0pC74CeD4.html POWER WEAPONS: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gT2cp3rAEBo.html THE EMPEROR OF MANKIND: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UP1bHuNgk8M.html I had a bit of a head cold which may have effected the quality on this one. I hope not, but it is presently impossible for me to tell or not. So, do forgive me if this one does not hit the target dead on.

'You will die as your weakling father died. Soulless. Honourless. Weeping. Ashamed.’ Simply a badass!

Abanddon the despoiler “you can’t just kill all of champions of chaos” Sigismund “hold my black sword” *LITERALLY STABS HIM IN THE CHEST*

Were I Kharne the Betrayer, I'd be furious that the Dark Gods would fill me with power while I was dueling Sigismund. That's probably why he's so angry because in the back of his mind, he will ALWAYS know that he should have died 10,000 years ago on Sigismunds blade but like a COWARD needed his Chaos Sugar Daddy to survive. For a man like Kharne THAT is his personal Hell, to know that in the moment it really counted, his own skill and strength FAILED

Clicked faster than the guardsmen loosing men

Oh hell yes. This has to be the most over the top introduction yet. Simply perfection.

It would seem that the Emperor has blessed you with your mojo again, master Storyteller! And I could not be more happy about it. Thank you.

The 7 things that to me make Sigismund one of my all time favorite characters in the era of 30k, 1. Even by the standards of Space Marines Sigismund was an absolute God-Tier Warrior and Duelist 2. He was best bros with Kharn before Kharn went crazy 3. When he was named the Emperors Champion his sole order from Dorn was to find every single champion of Chaos and slaughter them violently and brutally 4. Sanguinius praised Sigismund for his skills at killing the enemies of humanity, calling him "Death Incarnate" 5. Sigismund was able to hold his own for a short while against Daemon Primarch Fulgrim 6. He Became the First High Marshall of imo the coolest successor chapter, The Black Templars and when Abaddon launched his first Black Crusade, Sigismund got shit done and had his forces up almost immediately 7. Sigismund managed to seriously wound Abaddon by shoving his Black Sword through Abaddon's chest only to be killed by Abaddon shortly after and with his dying breath, he uttered one of the most badass last words in 40k, 'You will die as your weakling father died. Soulless. Honourless. Weeping. Ashamed.’ And Abaddon considered Sigismund such a worthy enemy that he had his body and sword back in pristine condition out of respect.

‘They say that he always kills with one cut,’ says Morn. ‘Only when he isn’t swinging his sword like a farmer swatting flies,’ Rann chuckles, though the words drain to cold sincerity. ‘He has looked defeat in the eye, and smelled its breath too, but no one mentions that.’ ‘But you do?’ ‘I can say what I like of him. I have bled for the right. And - no matter how good he is - he would take more than a scar if he decided to take offence. You do not have that right, no matter who you are.’ ‘But is it true that he has never been defeated, never lost a duel, never failed?’ ‘Never,’ says Rann with a shake of his head. ‘It’s one of the things that make him so difficult to like.’ ‘Let us hope that he will not break the habit.’ Alert sirens sound. ‘Breach impact countdown commencing.’ - Few words about Sigismund "Templar" - John French The White Scar spun his weapon, then snapped it to stillness. Dirty rivulets of water streamed down the creases of his face. ‘Do you not want to know my name?’ Sigismund looked up into the grey of his opponent’s eyes. Jubal Khan - Lord of Summer Lightning, and the Death that Comes with Laughter - was still smiling at him. ‘I know your name,’ he replied. ‘Good.’ Jubal looked into Sigismund’s eyes and nodded. The White Scar held his glaive low at his side, the edge facing back. Sigismund watched him, weighing the rhythm of his stillness, listening to the instant stretch out. A single droplet of water formed on the blade’s point. His pulse was still in his chest. His hearts paused between beats. The drop of water fell. Jubal whirled forwards. Sigismund cut down, and his opponent spun back, his blade a blur around his body. Sigismund swung again and again, his sword like a smear of steel and scattered rain. He was scything low and high, blade whistling, and the White Scar laughed as he ducked a cut and leapt into the air. The guan dao’s edge winked as it arced down. Sigismund froze. Jubal’s eyes were wide above bared teeth as his blow fell. Sigismund jerked aside, the curved razor-edge sighing as it passed his head. His sword flashed out. Jubal pulled back, snake-fast, his glaive rising, and for the first time the two blades clashed with a ring of steel. Sigismund came forwards, hammering blows down one after another, feeling the sword shuddering in his grasp as the rain streamed past his eyes. The White Scar’s face was locked into a snarling mask, his smile gone. Soaking hair whipped above wide eyes as he ducked and spun aside. The guan dao was a razor blur, the play of weapons a spiral of slices and parries. ‘You are everything they say you are…’ Jubal called out. Sigismund saw the slight twitch at the corner of his eye, and slid past a sudden thrust. ‘…and you are more.’ The words washed over Sigismund. In his mind there was only the feel of his own sword, only the play of cuts and angles and balance that flowed through him like blood and breath. Like life. Jubal leapt again, twisting like a bladed hurricane. He was fast, so very fast. ‘But you are missing something, for all your skill!’ He flicked his blade out and cut down, and Sigismund raised his sword to turn the glaive. He felt a blow ring against his forearm, and then Jubal was stepping back, sodden, topknot flicking to the side. Sigismund glanced down at his arm. The links of the chain binding the sword to his wrist had been severed. Sigismund lunged. Jubal swayed like a tree in the wind, and the sword sliced through empty air. An armoured heel flashed out and snapped Sigismund’s head back with a crack of bone and a spray of blood. Rainbow explosions detonated in his vision. The cries of the watching White Scars roared into the deluge. Sigismund reeled, his own blood blinding him, thoughts raging inside his skull: anger, and pain, and doubt, and… Everything was still. He let the drumbeat of his hearts roll through him. His world was the moment, his existence was the sword in his hand. There was nothing else. There needed to be nothing else. Jubal’s next move was already unfolding. Sigismund could not see it, he could not see anything, but he could feel it, like the silence before thunder. His sword met the blow. The force of the impact shook his teeth in his skull. He felt his sword move, felt it ring as it deflected strike after strike. He was going backwards, his vision a clotting blur, his feet skidding in the mud. Jubal was a scything spiral, delivering blow after blow. He was fast, faster than the wind, faster than the blink of distant lightning. But there, suddenly - like a flicker of sunshine through storm clouds - was an opening. Sigismund shifted and cut downwards. He felt the impact, and struck twice more before the clang of the first strike had faded. Then Jubal was gone, spinning back out of reach. Sigismund paused, checking his instinct to follow the White Scar. The sound of rain pattering on ceramite filled the waiting quiet. Jubal stood once again at the edge of the circle. Blood marked his armour, diluting in the rain as it ran over the ivory-white plates. The guan dao was steady in his grip, but his left arm was twisted, the elbow joint leaking red. His gorget was crumpled, and cracks spidered his right thigh plate. The dancing glimmer had gone from his eyes - his gaze was suddenly older, patient, knowing. ‘I will not beat you,’ said Jubal, and there was weariness in his words. ‘I know this. You know it too.’ His lips cracked wide to show sharp, white teeth. ‘But the song was worth the singing.’ Sigismund opened his mouth, forming words with a jaw that felt broken. ‘You were beaten because you lack focus.’ ‘And you lack joy.’ ‘We exist to serve.’ ‘And there is nothing more?’ Sigismund shook his head. ‘Nothing more.’ Jubal looked around, blinking, as though seeing the watching ranks of legionaries for the first time. Then he turned back to Sigismund, and spun his weapon with his good arm. ‘Come, let us finish this,’ he said. - Jubal khan vs Sigismund ‘Sigismund,’ Abaddon said, through lips darkened by his own lifeblood, ‘this claw has killed two primarchs. It wounded the Emperor unto death. I would have spared it the taste of your life, as well. If you could only see what I have seen.’ As I stared through Abaddon’s eyes, I confess I expected the triteness of some knightly oath, or a final murmur in the Emperor’s name. Instead, the ruined thing that had been First Captain of the Imperial Fists and High Marshal of the Black Templars spoke through a mouthful of blood, committing the last of his life to biting off each word, ensuring he spoke each one in shivering, sanguine clarity. ‘You will die as your weakling father died. Soulless. Honourless. Weeping. Ashamed.’ Sigismund’s last word was also his last breath. It sighed out of his mouth, taking his soul with it. ..." The death of the Black Knight"[Black Legion - Aaron Dembski Bowden]

Like a phoenix he rises once more; bringing with him zeal that even Kronan cannot match! Welcome back BALDY!

Love it, however I feel you missed one thing dear bard. Sigismund has the most important quote in all of warhammer... "We will spend our lives fighting to secure this Imperium, and then I fear we will spend the rest of our days fighting to keep it intact... In the far future, there will be only war"

Though I am first and foremost a Space Wolves fanboy, Baldermort my friend, you have made the Black Templars a close second. Outstanding as always!!!!!

Though his crusade ended in his death the wounds he left on all the enemies of the imperium still bleed to this day and let those wounds blood draw the eyes of his crusading sons. I’ve been looking forward to this video all week and I must thank you for your work good sir

The greatest astartes warrior ever. They need to unleash him in the next siege of terra book

As pissed as I am at gw right now, baldermort talking about likely the biggest badass in all media of any form still gives me chills

This entry is exactly what Sigismund deserves, wonderful job Baldy!

This gave me goosebumps. Especially your narration of Sigismund's end. Excellent, fantastic work Baldermort. I've never been disappointed by any of your videos but this one is something else!

I know in my heart that Sigismund would have mopped the floor with Abbadon if they met during the Heresy.

A full-hour Baldermort video on a Friday afternoon is my favorite treat. Your Black Templar videos are my favorite. Love the nods to Greek mythology you pointed out. I've always been partial to Diomedes the only one to wound a god. Helsreach was my first full Warhammer novel and I am beyond excited for the Black Templars range refresh.

The Emperor Champion, the Sword of Vengeance and Fury, and the First Grand Marshal of the Black Templar’s. He is by far the most deadliest warrior that the Imperium has ever produced and none since then have even come close to his caliber.

One other thing not touched on that can show Dorn still and high regard and trust in his son was giving his son the Gloriana class battleship Eternal Crusader. This mighty vessel is one of the gifted flagships of the Primarchs and have few equals in the galaxy. Dorn gave this to be his sons’ new fortress monastery as they would hold no home bar the oath to always be the swords edge of the imperium into the night.

Sigismund, first son and the emperors own champion. The truest warrior. The barristan selmy, the Ben kenobi, of warhammer.

May the Emperor grant the traitors mercy for he, for The Emperor's Champion, has none to give. Emphasis on 'has' for even in death his wrath still burns ... like that of brand new star. [It is my personal belief that the Emperor takes the souls of the his slain angels of death and turns them into members of the Legion of the Damned, and has been doing so for some degree since the Istvaan III and V atrocities. I can only imagine that the spirit of Sigismund is leading from the front amongst the souls of the Imperium's greatest heros, and maybe even Ferris Manis against the demon hords of chaos]

At the end, I took my shirt off and yelled out the window, just so any xenos that might be out there among the stars can hear my fury. WELL DONE, you magnificent -humble servant- Venerable Orator.

The finest Astartes swordsman who has ever lived.

NO PITY! NO REMORSE! NO FEAR!

The original Angry boy! No one could match Sigismund with a blade!

Don't know if this feature was available when this was released, but I wanted to come back and just help support and also recognize/highlight how incredible this is. The Emperor's light still shines.

Amazing work, as always. The only correction I would make is that the Eisenstein escaped the Istvaan III atrocity, where the Sons of Horus, World Eaters, Emperor's Children and Death Guard turned on their loyalist marines. Dorn learned from Garro about the betrayal of Horus, Mortarion, Fulgrim and Angron, and ordered the attack on Istvaan V.

The sheer intensity and passion slapping me in the face as soon as I opened the video is simply gloooorious brother! The Black Templars being well portrayed, and with Sigismund himself as the subject, oooh brother, this is good!

This is the most intense entry that I have ever heard on this channel. You are going to be hard pressed to do better in the future. Well Done!!!

This intro is giving me chills!

Sigi’s last words to Abaddon are first ballot HOF gangster “You will die as your weakling father died. Soulless. Honorless. Weeping. Ashamed.”

I recently decided to finally get into 40k after wanting to for years and your videos have convinced me that the Black Templars will absolutely be my first army

Holy hell. That was truly remarkable. Surely one of your best, and the closing rant was absolutely epic. Thank you for doing what you do.

Once more, mighty Lord Master. I implore you to cover the accursed Halo device. A heretic artifact that heals its user of ailments, only to transform them into a hybrid monster of a bygone age.

Yes! I've been looking forward to this 1. Thank you very much for this epic video again brother.

I’m ready! Been super excited for this entry since it was announced. Hit us once again with your amazing story telling and that delicious lore brother Baldermort

There are not enough "Thumb's up" for this Unlcle Balde 👍🏾

Oooh yess, I was waiting for that one. Gonna enjoy dinner over this. Currently reading and close to finishing the Solar War book and got my first glimpses of what a man Sigismund is. This is gonna be great!

An hour up and 3 heretics make their presence known.

Equal to the story you gave of achilles, one could say Abbadon is similar also to Bauldr of Norse mythos whom was slain by mistletoe in the form of a dart shot by Loki.

Odd that one would equate Sigismund with Greek mythology. I've always looked at him in the Norse context. Sigmundr Volsungsson (grandson of Odin and father of Sigurd "Dragon Slayer"). Mostly because Sigmundr is the greatest of warriors and his sword is pivotal in his story. Much like Arthur with his amazing sword Excalibur. His son was doused in Dragon's blood, giving him the same invulnerability as Achilles (a leaf mark on his back rather than his heel).

Baldy you have done our Father Proud, Sigismunds Legacy will Stand against the Emperors enemies untill the end of time. No Pity, No Remorse, No Fear and No Mercy :D

Now this, this is absolutely astounding! Fantastic work as always sir, My days are always made better by your videos! Thank you for all the hard work.

Our Faithful servant has retold a great saga once again. Truly a joy to listen to, always.

Last time I was this earlier, Oll Persson was still within a normal human lifespan

Glad to see you back, Lord Baldermort. Your account and assessment is deeply entertaining as always. I hope someday you do some voiceover work. You have an amazing voice.

BALDERMORT LIVES! STOMP STOMP! Nice to see a whole entry about Barbon!

I AM SO HYPED!!! This presentation was incredible!!! The music and sound design, the rapid fire delivery, the artwork, the right script and that glorious voice. I’ve watched ALL of your content, and this is by far my favorite. You’ve gotten better and better with time and this was truly excellent.

I cannot wait to listen to this on my shift, I usually listen to these amazing works of oratory art when I'm at work, but I have to let my appreciation for the hours upon hours of entertainment this amazing servo skull provides, May the Emperor bless you!

The Legends Return! Baldermort and the Emperor's Champion Himself!

Oh yeah! You have the best timing my friend , its friday the bbq is warming up and I'm cracking a beer ! Cant wait to hear this one ! Love your long vids the best

Simply glorious, thank you for the sheer effort and attention to detail. I've never hit a notification faster

Lovely video, the first and last few minutes show how good of a hype man you are Sir Balders haha. I'm still salty that the Templars get a codex before my Tyranids do, but that didn't detract from my enjoyment of the video at all. Plus who doesn't love some good ol' dunking on Abaddon?

The last few minutes of absolute RIGHTEOUS ZEAL literally brought tears to my eyes and simultaneously a BURNING FERVOR to my heart. You sir, have touched the very soul of this fan of Sigismund and the Black Templars of over 10+ years. For a fandom that still so little know about, for a sub faction within a faction in a story so vast even the most pretention scholars have difficulty keeping major details simply organized...you sir never cease to amaze and captivate. Thank you sincerely for bringing to life something so special to so many devout followers of the Black Templars and the hobby. I wish you many years of good health and more importantly, happiness to keep on doing what is clearly a passion. Cheers Baldermort. Forever a Reclusiarch of MY Great Crusade.

Clearly Cawl (or his suspiciously clever AI) is an agent of the Alpha Legion. That would be an interesting twist. Loyalist, traitor, who can say?

Honestly we need more Ultramarine and Black Templar stories that are fighting together. It is the strongest combination of forces the Imperium has.

"NO Pity. NO Remorse. NO MERCY." ~Sigismund Damn that was an EPIC ending! Well done! EDIT- "Tooda-loo!" Snerk!

Marvelous, stupendous, insert many more verbs of high praise here! This, this is what I listen for. Lore, an orator of skill and distinction. With the added bonus of their own 2 cents of perspective. Bravo! Hector was always the better Man, and worship is but a pantomime of faith. But now comes the worst part, the waiting. For this merely wets my hunger for your own workings of The Thaddeus with Sigismund reborn. May Hectors always live to fight again.

Well worth the wait, thanks alot, brother Baldermort I particularly enjoyed the delivery of Sigismund's last words, spot on, and also the little stabs at Warpsquirrel Cawl and the events surrounding him as well as your views on the Eternal Crusade. For stuck up Fists the Black Templars are alright. It definitely is time the Traitor Primarchs get active again although I would prefer another than the Choirboy. In any case, awesome work once again, thanks from the snowy mountains!

Thank you Baldermort. I can't thank you enough for making a video for my favorite character in Warhammer 40k. In addition I feel extremely happy seeing your channel grow from 1.5k subs to what is it now. I'll continue to be one of your loyal fans.

A sumptuous banquet indeed! Well worth the wait. Another EXCELLENT entry!

Time to make him sing Numa-Numa like Daddy Dorn!!

Was watching my favorite primarch sanguinius then saw this and immediately switched to listen to uncle baldy

The emperors wrath made manifest!

Sigismund is the BEAST!!✊☠️ Thanks again mr.boldemort! Ja 🙏👍

Absolutely brilliant as always! Your storytelling and insights into the grim dark always move me. While I will always be a son of Fenris. This wolf knows when to bare his neck to the better hunter.

I'm a bit late but I'm still hype for this one

Our mercies destroy us... yet this odd little servitor skull has given a mercy that nourishes our very human need for fun... =][=

I got chills in the first two minutes. This is gonna be great!

I am at a loss for words for how good this is...Amazing, does not even begin to do it justice...Thank you for the best lore content I have ever seen Baldemort! I know you work hard on this, and it shows with every video you make!

YEAH! Baldermort's back!! I hope you got some good rest, mate! Really exciting to see a new entry

Amazing work, Baldermort! The intro set the stage perfectly, the music was a new and fun choice, Mrs B did a great job! Definitely made my lunch that much better

Damn that ending was epic. I had a chills running down my spine just from hearing it. I have urgent need to go and do some Purging with my kin after this vid xD

Your passion is the best thing about your lore videos!

I loved the ending, this was a fantastic video! When I catch up with my backlog, I look forward to making some awesome Black Templars!

Oooh this is going to be good. I’m moving tables in the sun at a school and this is just the type of thing I need. Thanks Baldie

Oh? Well this is a pleasure. I am guessing this is the article you have been building up to? Well done, Brother Baldermort.

Looks like im staying up till 5am again ty balders you truely are a hero of the people whatever gets us through the day right

I haven't heard Baldamort's fury since the Dark Angel Outro Caught Me off guard. Had to turn down My earbuds. I have always wondered if the warp squirrel is a chaos agent. It just doesn't seem right to me how He has all the perfect answers to all the current issues after the Rift opened. This seems like GW turned Cadia into the Rohan moment. They haven't gotten to Minesth Territh yet. The Warp Squirrels betrayal would be that Gate Breaker, that brings out the other Primarchs **** still like how You hide messages in the descriptions. The Audio was fine, and the Story was excellently delivered

Alright brothers, this is it The Emperors Champion!!!!

Oh yeah! Dorn's angry boi!

Top shelf work as always Balders. Thank you! *edit* You're absolutely correct in that GW needs to replace Abaddon. He’s not a threat and never has been. In the new age of Primarchs, one of them needs to remove Abaddon the 'Armless.

Fantastic, I love your lore break downs but damn when it comes to the black templars and Sigismund your zeal is unequal and I love it.

Praise to the Lorefather my The God Emperor guide your words.

The greatest astarte to fight for the imperium of man. I can’t wait for the siege book where we get to see his finest hour.

The way the duel of sigismund and kharn was written in the first wall novel was a an after thought. Perhaps Baldermort could give us the true duel we were waiting for?

It’s another great day to be a baldermort subscriber! Ave imperator🙏

I love the lore around Sigismund and how the Templars think he's the chosen son of Dorn, when in reality Dorn HATED Sigismund and wanted to kill him and only kept him around because of the moral effect it would have on the Imperial Fists if he was executed. And that the Templars are exiles, not a noble continuation of the Great Crusade and if Dorn ever came back he would never want to see the Templars at all.

Woah! I like it when you talk faster!

So many things I could say, yet I am speechless. I could speak of the time and effort you put into this video, but I think nothing could be as effective as simply saying: I had the chills watching this masterpiece of a video. May the Emperor protect you, Lord Baldermort!

Lore with passion at it’s best. As always worth the wait.

You sir are a true legend among the mightiest of Lore Masters. Thank you Oh Faithful Servant

Ooh new intro I'm excited for this

I love the passion you show in your entries! Can't wait for the next one!

The Emperor Protects my Weekend. The Baldermort Saves my Weekend.

Yessss, YESSSSS!!!! Made my fucking day, can't wait to digest this treasure after work. Glorious brother , GLORIOUS!!!!!

I would love to know what music you played at the beginning as that was just to me on a hole new level of epic

Incredibly moving presentation. U'r an artist Baldermort.