Nefadar
𝖁 𝖆 𝖑 𝖐 𝖞 𝖗 𝖎 𝖊
I don't like the idea that the Blood Angels are sometimes portrayed as vampire-like or even space-vampire. First, I have no problem with the fact that many people think Sanguinius drank blood and not only his sons. I played this thought/line.
True, in my view this isn't some kind of vampire rip-off thing; I like to imagine that if the Great Angel did drink blood, it would have been a sacred act in his case, rather than something vampire-like. There are many RL myths that suggest drinking blood allows you to take on another's spirit, grow closer to them, or even become one with them. And so, in this regard, it fits Sanguinius.
To give an example:
If Sanguinius takes blood during a ritual, to me it feels most like this:
– sharing pain
– taking on sin
– taking on suffering
– establishing a spiritual connection
Not "I"ll take your life" or "I'll drink blood because it is cool or I'm hungry/thirsty" but "I'll embrace your burden". This description fits biblical angels much better than the idealized angels found, for example, in fantasy or Renaissance art.
And that's something I think suits him… Of course with his death this turned into the Blood Rage which is totally acceptable, especially when you consider how the Great Angel died.
What do you guys think about all this? Do you prefer the "space vampire" theory, or is there some truth to the way I see it, or do you have a different take on this?
True, in my view this isn't some kind of vampire rip-off thing; I like to imagine that if the Great Angel did drink blood, it would have been a sacred act in his case, rather than something vampire-like. There are many RL myths that suggest drinking blood allows you to take on another's spirit, grow closer to them, or even become one with them. And so, in this regard, it fits Sanguinius.
To give an example:
If Sanguinius takes blood during a ritual, to me it feels most like this:
– sharing pain
– taking on sin
– taking on suffering
– establishing a spiritual connection
Not "I"ll take your life" or "I'll drink blood because it is cool or I'm hungry/thirsty" but "I'll embrace your burden". This description fits biblical angels much better than the idealized angels found, for example, in fantasy or Renaissance art.
And that's something I think suits him… Of course with his death this turned into the Blood Rage which is totally acceptable, especially when you consider how the Great Angel died.
What do you guys think about all this? Do you prefer the "space vampire" theory, or is there some truth to the way I see it, or do you have a different take on this?
