Stokahn Hammerhand

Stokahn Hammerhand is a feared and respected member of the Black Scorpions. A relatively novice librarian yet powerful and wise beyond his years. His first encounter with the denizens of the warp would be brutal baptism of fire; one that would be leave him scarred and bitter.

While fighting an Ulthwe force on Perisar, Stokahn, battled a group of warlocks. His formidable sword skills held them off while they dueled back and forth. During a moment of weakness the warlocks unleashed a powerful physic attack that stunned the enraged Stokahn. Daemons of all shapes and sizes flocked to the now unprotected mind. Wracked with pain, Stokahn writhed on the ground as the daemon took hold. The warlocks, realising their mistake fell upon Stokahn in an attempt to stop the possession. Before they could finish him off, Stokahn's squad came to his rescue, gunning down the warlocks. It would be their final act.

What used to be Stokahn now arouse, fire in it's eyes and a soul of darkness. The possessed marine slew his squad and roamed the battlefield, wild-eyed and enraged. Stokahn however, was not finished. A titanic battle was taking place in the warp. Stokahn's soul had somehow survived and now battled the daemon with every fibre of his strength. In an incredible feat of willpower Stokahn managed the almost unheard of feat of 'self-exorcism'

Stokhan awoke on the body-strewn battlefield, his body was rent and torn but he roared in triumph. His victory was short lived. Stokahn saw his reflection in a pool of water. The possession had left terrible scars. Two gnarled black horns protruded from his head and his teeth were now a row of sharp fangs. Stokahn found his way back to the Legion. Most chapters would have slain him on the spot but Legion Master Kaine decreed otherwise. Kaine delivered Stokahn to Captain Silas Alberec of the Exorcists chapter, with whom Kaine had fought alongside during the 3rd War for Armageddon. For two years Stokahn remained in their custody. He was studied and put through grueling trials of purity. He was returned to the Legion with new purpose and and declared pure by the librarians of the Exorcists. Alberec granted him the title of 'Hellbreaker'. To this day Stokhan serves with honour and has proven himself particularly skilled at combating warp denizens. He never talks about his time with the Exorcists, nor his titantic battle with the daemon.