October is a month of preparation, remembrance, and devotion to the Emperor’s unyielding justice. It emphasizes purging corruption, fortifying faith, and honoring the martyrs and warriors who protect humanity from the threats of heresy, xenos, and the warp.
1st Day:
Dies Fidei (Day of Faith)
- A day to honor the Emperor’s divine justice and fidelity. Shrines are adorned with symbols of unwavering faith, and the faithful reaffirm their oaths of loyalty to the Golden Throne. Arbites and clerics lead ceremonies and public trials to purge heretical elements from Imperial institutions.
3rd–12th Days:
Ludi Augustales (Games of the Emperor’s Legacy)
- A festival honoring the Emperor’s eternal rule. The games include tournaments of martial skill, reenactments of His victories, and rituals to commemorate saints who embodied His vision of unity and strength.
4th Day:
Ieiunium Cereris (Fast of Saint Ceres)
- A day of fasting and humility, commemorating Saint Ceres’s sacrifice during the reclamation of warp-tainted agri-worlds. The faithful offer prayers for sustenance and the purity of humanity’s labor.
9th Day:
Dies Felicitas Publica (Day of Public Fortune)
- Honors saints associated with protecting the Imperium’s prosperity, such as Saint Felicitas. Prayers are offered for the Emperor’s continued provision and the stability of humanity’s resources.
13th Day:
Fontinalia Sancti (Festival of the Sacred Wells)
- Dedicated to saints associated with water purification, particularly on agri-worlds and hive cities. Ceremonies involve the consecration of aquifers, blessing of waterways, and prayers for the Emperor’s blessing on the necessities of life.
15th Day:
Equorum Probatio Secunda (Second Approval of the Steeds)
- A continuation of September’s cavalry rituals, this day focuses on preparing cavalry forces for the rigors of winter campaigns. Mounts and vehicles are blessed, and commanders reaffirm their vows of loyalty to the Throne.
19th Day:
Armilustrium Martialis (Purification of Arms)
- A sacred day of preparation for war. Weapons, vehicles, and war machines are cleansed and blessed by priests, ensuring they are ready to serve the Emperor in the battles ahead.
26th–1st of November:
Ludi Victoriae Sullanae (Victory Games of Saint Sulla)
- Celebrates Saint Sulla’s triumph over xenos incursions. The games feature displays of martial prowess and sermons on the importance of vigilance and swift action against the enemies of humanity.
Significance of October
October is a month of martial preparation, devotion, and purification. It reminds the faithful of the Emperor’s justice, the lessons of past sacrifices, and the necessity of vigilance to safeguard humanity’s future. Through rituals and celebrations, the Imperium strengthens its resolve to face the darkness with unyielding faith in the Emperor’s light.
Ignis Aeternus WH 40K campaign notes 