RWBY 40k fanfiction – Salem, mistress of Inquisition.

Ep 15 : Roboute Guilliman.

Macragge is a world that was able to survive the Age of Strife.

It is an arid world, with harsh living conditions which, despite the fact that its empire has been reduced to a trickle, manages to survive through time.

It had retained its industries and some old ship designs that traded with nearby planets when the warp was quiet. He maintained an authoritarian and structured regime.

One day, a group of nobles were hunting Black Boar in a large forest.

They pursued the game in question on their horses and dogs.

Noble 1: "We've got it!"

Noble 2: "Tonight's lamb is ours!"

Noble 3: "Catch him!"

The Boar continued to run but tired as he was being chased.

Finally, the dogs knocked him down and bit him to death.

The nobles gather around the Boar while ordering the dogs to move aside. They tied up the boar.

Noble 4: "My wife will be happy."

Noble 2: "What a magnificent banquet are we having tonight!"

But an aloof noble discovered something.

He saw something behind the trees.

Intrigued, he dug in and discovered an object that was gradually emerging from the bushes.

Arriving at its height, he was shocked. It was a kind of large metal capsule like he had seen in the Technological Age books.

Noble 5: "What is it?"

He leaned inside and discovered something that shocked him even more.

A baby sleeping peacefully.

He stuck his head out and screamed.

Noble 5: "Hey! Come see!"

After a few moments, the rest of the group arrived.

Noble 1: "But why are you screaming like that... Oh! But what is it?!"

Noble 5: "I wonder myself! Look inside!"

They leaned over and saw a baby behind the glass that separates it from the outside.

Noble 3: "But where did this capsule come from? We don't see any trace of a crash..."

Noble 4: "Maybe it's the warp..."

Noble 2: "In any case, we're not going to leave this little baby here!"

He took his ax and held it close to the glass.

Noble 1: "It's dangerous to do that..."

Noble 2: "Don't you have a better solution then?"

The other remained silent and the ax noble lifted it and slammed it down on the glass. But this one does not break.

Noble 2: "Plexiglass..."

The noble resumed several times to destroy the reinforced glass which left a large hole. He reached out his arms and grabbed the baby. He took it out slowly.

The group was impressed by the striking beauty of this little child with a great aura of light.

Noble 2: "He stays asleep despite all this."

Noble 3: "Let's go back. We'll see later..."

The group left the place, leaving behind the capsule whose Gothic number XIII was marked on it.


Few weeks later...

The nobles were in front of a gray-haired man, in his fifties, dressed in a large red toga.

It was Konor Guilliman, the Consul of Macragge Civitas, the most powerful and civilized region on the planet.

A man seen as a just and upright ruler.

Konor: "What is your reason for coming?"

Noble 1: "We discovered a young child from elsewhere."

Noble 2: "See."

They brought the large capsule while a servant nursed the baby from her breast.

The consul was impressed to see what he had in front of his eyes. A strikingly beautiful child, he approached closer to observe her.

He saw her bright blue eyes.

The senators dressed in white togas were impressed.

Konor: "Tell me more."

The nobles recounted their hunt and their discovery.

Noble 1: "What are you going to do with this child now that you know everything?"

Konor: "...This boy is special. You have made a very interesting find."

Senator 1: "Are you sure Consul Konor?"

Konor: "Yes, I think so. I think I've already found a name. Let him have the name Roboute."

This infant, named Roboute Guilliman is put under the care of Konor. For the next 10 years. Young Roboute Guilliman grew up with his adoptive father.

He grew with vigor and strength, which impressed the Patricians of the city.

But above all, he mastered everything he could learn from his tutors but especially from his seneschal, Tarasha Euten.

A woman quite willful and noisy but also capable and loving. A real mother for Roboute.

The young boy is the pride of Macragge.

One day, in the senatorial palace of the city.

Konor accompanied Roboute into the Senate room, Roboute was closely followed by Tarasha.

Roboute: "Where are we going father?"

Konor: "You are old enough to attend the meeting in the Senate."

Tarasha: "Be ready my boy."

Roboute: "I am."

They arrived in the Senate where everyone was sitting. Konor settled into his consul seat, right next to Gallan's. Roboute took a seat next to his father, Tarasha remained standing behind.

Konor: "Now watch and learn."

Gallan looked at Konor and Roboute.

Gallan: "How come your son is here? He's too young."

Konor: "He has the right to learn, so I remind you that he knows well now."

Gallan: "...How come this woman is here?"

Tarasha: "I am his Seneschal. It is my duty to be with him, Consul Gallan!"

Gallan: "We'll see that..."

A Senator descended the stone benches and began.

Senator: "Today this is information of the utmost importance. Barbarians from Illyrium have attacked the region of Tapsus and the king asks Macragge Civitas for help in repelling them."

The Senators began to debate the matter.

Senator 1: "We should send the army to repel them. A kingdom buffering our borders attacked by barbarians? We must never let them pass!"

Senator 2: "Wait. Why send our army? I remind you that these barbarians are invincible and have many allies. Repelling them would give an excuse for an all-out war against us!"

The Senators began to argue.

But Consul Gallan stood up and raised his arm, silencing the council.

Gallan: "Listen to me. This kingdom has been our ally for more than 6 generations. It is our duty to help it. Moreover, we will show everyone our superiority. Civitas does not get provoked for nothing."

Konor: "In addition, we will be able to initiate new exchanges between our two countries and strengthen the cohesion of our populations."

Gallan: "Really Konor?"

Konor: "Of course. The people of Tapsus will be grateful to us."

Gallan: "Hm...that's right. So let's vote now."

Men dressed as slaves carried ballot boxes towards the Senators, the latter deposited their voting papers.

Gallan and Konor cast their vote.

Roboute tried to cast his vote but Gallan stopped Roboute's arm.

Gallan: "You're too young. Get that paper out of there."

Konor: "Why not?"

Gallan: "Too young, not experienced enough. Take your hand off."

Roboute: "I know what decision to make, Consul Gallan. You underestimate me."

He pushed Gallan's hand away and put his vote in the ballot box.

The meeting rose and the Senators left. Gallan left on a door on the left while Konor, Roboute and Tarasha left on the door on the right.

Roboute: "Why does he not want my vote?"

Tarasha: "Know that the Senators despise children, both others and their own."

Roboute: "I see..."

The group returned to the consular palace.

Konor: "Tarasha, leave us alone. This is a meeting of great importance."

Tarasha: "Of course, Consul."

The Seneschal stood back as the duo entered Konor's office.

Konor: "It's time we practiced your art of war."

Roboute: "Of course father."


Macragge Civitas provided aid to Tapsus, but this economic and industrial aid escalated the war against Illyrium. The whole planet ends up going up in flames for several years.

The years passed and Roboute continued to grow in strength and wisdom despite the raging war.

Eventually, when Roboute came of age, Konor summoned him.

Roboute: "Yes father?"

Konor: "I think it's time you left to lead our Roboute armies."

Roboute: "Are you sure?"

Konor: "It's time to apply what you've learned over the years with me. May Illyrium be destroyed!"

Roboute: "Of course."

He left Konor's office and Tarasha who was outside was waiting for him.

Tarasha: "Are you going to leave my boy?"

Roboute: "Yes, it's time."

Tarasha: "Cut them to shreds for me!"

She grinned like a fox.

Roboute Guilliman smiled.

The next day, Roboute is at the head of a fairly substantial expeditionary force against Illyrium.

In his large armored vehicle, accompanied by other transport and flying vehicles.

His size and charisma alone assured him unfailing loyalty from his soldiers.

After a few weeks of travels, he arrived on Tapsus to slay King Iorix the Arrogant, supreme leader of the eastern tribes of Illyrium.

The Battle of the Deadwoods began.

Roboute Guilliman after several hours fell on the king.

Roboute: "Are you Iorix?"

Iorix: "That's me! Come fight like a warrior!"

Roboute: "That is my intention."

Iorix and Roboute fought.

Despite Iorix's determination, he could do nothing against the warlord that is Roboute.

Eventually, Iorix was bloodied and exhausted.

Roboute: "Surrender, King of the East."

Iorix: "Never! Only a coward would do that!"

He launched himself with his last strength on Roboute but the latter parried his ax with his glove then slew the king with his sword.

The barbarians seeing the death of their king fled in disorder from the army of Roboute who chased them and massacred them.

In the evening, Roboute sent plenipotiaries to Iorix's daughter, Kaera the new leader of the eastern tribe.

But the latter refused to surrender and a battle the very next day was planned.

But that very evening... while Guilliman was planning the next day's strategy.

A soldier stormed in.

Soldier: "General Roboute! Something is happening!"

Roboute: "What's going on?"

On leaving, he saw a rather surprising scene.

Indeed, the barbarians were present with a prisoner or rather a female prisoner. It was the young woman Kaera, tied up, bayoneted and naked.

Her red hair fell to her chest and back.

Roboute: "What does that mean?"

Soldier: "I don't think they want to die, General Roboute."

He stepped forward and motioned for the soldiers to let her go.

He took the woman to his tent.

He untied her from her bonds and offered her something to wear, he served her something to eat and drink.

Kaera: "Why? Why do this to me?"

Roboute: "You remain the daughter of a king. Your father fought valiantly and never backed down. Such dishonor is truly shameful."

Kaera: "Hmph... I don't want anything from you. I have nothing now..."

Roboute: "Perhaps so. Now that you are under my protection. You will return to Civitas with me. Is it convenient for you?"

Kaera: "I have no other choice anyway..."

Roboute hastened to subjugate the eastern tribes by force.

Illyrium then lost a vital region and the defeats followed.

Chief Araxis of the Western Tribes then made a move that shocked Guilliman.

One day in the camp of the Civitas Legion commanded by Guilliman, a clamor was heard. The soldier from before came back with news.

Roboute: "What's going on?"

Soldier: "It's... You won't believe what's going on..."

Roboute then saw a young blonde-haired woman, naked and chained.

Soldier: "She is the last daughter of Araxis! The frail and resplendent Kalidi!"

Kalidi saw Roboute and knelt before him, scared to death.

Kalidi: "Have mercy on my brothers and my sisters!"

Roboute: "Why are you here?"

Kalidi: "Father delivered me to you. Peace would be assured, wouldn't it?"

Roboute's face darkened.

Roboute: "What a shame... It's a shame among the most serious! He thinks he can buy my clemency with your body? He will receive just the opposite."

Kalidi: "No, please... Don't kill them! I beg you!"

She wept at the feet of the young general while begging to spare her city. Roboute ends up taking pity on her.

Roboute: "Get up."

Kalidi stood up.

Roboute: "Your city will be spared but your dishonor will not be forgotten for it. Be sure."

The next day the Battle of the Wheat Plains began.

Chief Araxis suffered the wrath of Roboute and his head was severed, bringing shame to his tribe as the most dishonorable killing.

Roboute made this an example for Illyrium because no one delivers their leader to an enemy even when all is lost.

After several months of fighting, the tribes of northern Illyrium fell with the capture of Vertix, their supreme leader.


This total victory of Guilliman is greeted with particular joy in Civitas.

The populace had always feared Illyrium, seeing it as dangerous and indomitable territory. Now Guilliman has just brought them security.

But this situation for Roboute and Konor contrasts with the unpopularity of the Senate and Gallan who no longer have the favor of the inhabitants.

Roboute returned with Kaera and Kalidi to Civitas to receive the tributes.

But when he arrives at the capital of Civitas, he discovers something that astonishes him. The city was in flames and crowds of citizens were fleeing.

Roboute approached them.

Roboute: "What's going on?"

Citizen: "It's Galllan! He's making a coup!"

Roboute: "Gallan..."

A cold anger grew in the general's heart and his army came towards the city to recapture it.

The fight raged against the rebels loyal to Gallan.

Roboute informed the soldiers.

Roboute: "Keep Kalidi and Kaera safe!"

Soldiers: "Yes General!"

Roboute Guilliman mowed down all the enemies that came his way and desperately searched for his father.

Arriving at the palace, he saw Tarasha running away.

Roboute: "Mother!"

Tarasha turned around.

Tarasha: "My boy!"

She rushed at him and burst into tears.

Tarasha: "You're fine! I was so scared!"

Roboute: "Where's father?"

Tarasha: "To the palace! But the ramparts are about to give way! Hurry up! I beg you."

Roboute: "Yes... (turned to the soldiers) Take her to a safe place!"

The soldiers nodded and took Tarasha away.

Roboute arrived at the senatorial palace half collapsed.

Roboute then lives in the shelters, the besieged but especially his father lying on the ground, in a pool of blood.

Roboute: "Father!"

He sat down at her bedside.

Konor: "Ro...Roboute? Is that you?"

Roboute: "I'll heal you. Save your strength..."

Konor: "No... it's too late for me... I've been like this for three days... since the beginning of the betrayal... My blood... look at it, you will have the name of... traitors..."

He exhaled and his eyes became lifeless.

Roboute: "Father? Father! Wake up!"

Beleaguered doctor: "I'm sorry, Roboute Guilliman. But your father is dead."

Roboute shed big tears of sadness but his face contorted with rage.

Roboute: "Where is Gallan? Where is this wretch?"

Besieged Soldier: "In the Consular Palace!"

Roboute: "Write down the names of my father's blood drafts. May they be punished!"

Roboute came out with great anger from the Senate, the soldiers understood that Konor Guilliman was dead.

An assault filled with hatred and sadness was launched against the palace which sheltered the traitor. After a few moments, the door was forced open and Roboute found Gallan.

Gallan: "Roboute? No! How come?!"

Roboute: "You'll pay me with your life..."

Gallan stumbled and fell backwards, he dragged himself as quickly as possible in front of the tower that was Roboute.

Gallan: "Please! Have mercy!"

Roboute's free hand began to flicker to Gallan's surprise.

Gallan: "What the hell is that? But who are you by all the gods of Macragge?!"

Roboute: "The son you should never have angered... Now die!"

He instinctively pointed his arm and a stream of light shot out of his hand.

Gallan screamed in terror and pain until no ashes remained of him.

The next day, Konor was buried in the Shrine of Great Rulers and a statue of him was built.

On the second day after the siege. Kaera decided to marry a wealthy industry owner from Macragge and since disappeared from public life for a quieter life.

Kalidi for her part remained with Roboute.

Under the rule of Roboute, Macragge quickly became a beautiful and wealthy city. Space routes with other planets were secured, further strengthening its power.


But an event was going to mark the spirits after a few years.

Kalidi was in labor. Next to her was Tarasha.

Kalidi: "Something is wrong... It's too soon..."

Tarasha: "Push! It's not too soon! You're having your baby now!"

But the more Kalidi pushed, the weaker she became.

Kalidi: "But where is Roboute? Where is he?"

Tarasha: "He should be here any moment..."

Roboute after a few moments stormed into the room.

Roboute: "I'm here, Kalidi!"

But he came across a truly shocking scene.

Kalidi lay in her bed, her eyes blank as Tarasha had the blond-haired baby in her arms crying. She tried to calm him down but Roboute saw that Tarasha looked sad.

Roboute: "Mother... what happened?"

Tarasha: "I'm so sorry my boy..."

He approached Kalidi and put his finger on her neck. Nothing, no pulse.

Roboute: "Oh no... By the gods, no..."

Roboute turned to the little baby.

Tarasha: "She's a little girl."

He stretched out his arms towards Tarasha and the latter gave him the baby.

Roboute: "Shh... There... There... Dad's here. I always will... I promise..."

The baby calmed down and fell asleep.

Tarasha completely covered Kalidi with the blanket.


In 837.M31, Salem and the Emperor arrive on Macragge.

They had heard a few years earlier of the prowess of Konor Guilliman and his son Roboute on Espandor.

The latter's legendary fame raised suspicion that Roboute might be one of the lost Primarchs.

However, these were slowed down by a warp storm for five years.

They saw a prosperous planet full of life.

The marble cities were everywhere and grew like plants.

Salem: "Amazing...I think our son is among the most glorious of all."

They arrived at the spaceport and saw the ruler accompanied by a rather old woman dressed in a rich dress.

Another, much younger woman held in her arms a little baby barely a year old, with short blond hair and light green eyes.

Emperor: "So here is the Consul of Macragge. It's a pleasure to see you."

Roboute: "Thank you. I'm honored to see the self-proclaimed Emperor of Mankind."

The group arrived at the new consular palace which is under construction.

Once there, the Emperor explained at length to Guilliman that he was his biological father and that Salem was his mother.

The Emperor also told him that it would be a great honor to be part of the Crusade designed to reunite Humanity.

Roboute: "Oh... It's all clearing up now. I'll follow you from now on, I swear."

Emperor: "Good... The Thirteenth Legion will join you."

Salem turned to Tarasha but also the maid with the baby.

Salem: "Excuse me for being indiscreet but who is this baby?"

Roboute: "This is my little Kariady. She is over a year old. The woman holding in her hands is her nurse."

Salem gaped before breaking into a delighted smile.

Salem: "I have just found my 8th son and I am already a grandmother... But where is the mother in all this?"

The gaze of Roboute, Tarasha and the nurse darkened.

Salem: "What? What's going on?"

Tarasha: "Lady Kalidi, did not survive childbirth."

Salem was shocked and horrified.

Salem: "Oh, I'm sorry..."

Roboute: "It's nothing."

Emperor: "I already see in you Roboute, an exemplary leader."

Roboute: "I know it. I'm more than ready to follow you."

Salem: "I think I have a lot to teach you."


In the evening, Roboute and Salem were alone.

Roboute: "What happened with my legion?"

Salem: "It was decimated by xenos called the Psybrids of Osiris. I was there at the time."

She opened a file and presented the images and other texts of this terrible event under the eyes of the Primarch.

Salem: "Do not underestimate them because these things have decimated nearly 6,500 of your sons."

Roboute: "Never have I underestimated my enemies."

Salem: "Also, a small favor to ask of you. Could you entrust Kariady to me from time to time?"

Roboute: "Why?"

Salem: "She needs to get to know her family and her grandmother."

Roboute: "Certainly, but not before she is old enough."

Salem: "I'm patient believe me."

Thus, the XIII Legion arrived to meet their father. They were renamed Ultarmarines in reference to the nascent kingdom of Ultramar.

Roboute, unlike his other brothers, reorganized the 13th Legion from top to bottom.

He made the Ultramarines soldiers full of nobility and righteousness.


Over the next few years, the Ultramarines began to conquer the worlds around Macragge as recruits poured in from all over and the XIII Legion grew over the years.

But the arrival of Kariady was welcomed by the Primarchs and the little one got to know her uncles and her grandmother.

She was growing and her beauty was growing along with her intelligence. An intelligence comparable to that of his father.

The 5-year-old now had shoulder-length blonde hair and wore a little blue dress.

Kariady: "Grandma. Where are you going?"

Salem: "I'm going to get one of your uncles. I know where he is. I won't be long. Grandma promise."

Kariady: "But I don't want you to leave..."

Salem: "I won't be long. Especially since Roboute, your father needs you."

Kariady: "Need me why?"

Salem: "For something you'll know in time. Now look for Magnus, your uncle. He told me to meet on Prospero."

Kariady: "But how do you know he's there?"

Salem: "It's my magic tricks. I could teach you some after a while."

Kariady: "I'm too impatient!"

Salem: "Me too."


To be continued… The Greatest of the Magician.

On Prospero, young Magnus always felt different. He felt a force within him that wanted to come out but the Warp manipulators were blocking them. As they grew up they grew accustomed to these things and his powers would soon reach his real mother but that would forever change the handling of magic in the universe.