Lady Yvetta Van Sarcelle, Matriarch of House Van Sarcelle
Tall and imposing, Lady Yvetta radiates the otherworldly presence of a Navigator. Her third eye remains concealed beneath an ornate jeweled veil, but her aura is enough to send shivers down the spine of lesser beings. Draped in a flowing black robe embroidered with silver star charts, she observes the games with a faint smirk, as if amused by the folly of mortals. Lady Yvetta’s attendance is a rare honor, but her motives are a mystery.
Primus Tivalis, Senior Advisor
A wizened man with a hunched posture, Tivalis is Lady Yvetta’s closest confidant and lorekeeper. His scarred face and dark hood lend him an air of menace, though his role is more cerebral than combative. With a voice like dry parchment, he shares cryptic comments on the matches, drawing connections between the gladiatorial bloodshed and esoteric Navigator rituals.
Meryn Sarcelle, Favored Nephew
Dressed in understated finery, Meryn is a stark contrast to his aunt’s gravitas. Though young and brash, he possesses the same Navigator blood, with his bright, keen gaze hinting at immense psychic potential. He thrives on the chaos of the games, wagering aggressively and cheering louder than anyone else in the retinue. His energy is infectious but poorly hides his reckless ambition.
The Retinue’s General Demeanor
House Van Sarcelle’s presence is both regal and unsettling. While they display polite interest in the games, their subtle body language and cryptic remarks suggest they are evaluating the event—and its attendees—through a lens ordinary humans cannot comprehend.
The Hidden Truth
Among Lady Yvetta’s retinue, one harbors a sinister secret, their third eye darkened by Tzeentch’s touch. This Navigator uses the games as a cover to enact subtle manipulations, setting into motion a labyrinthine scheme that could alter the course of the Segmentum’s fate
Ignis Aeternus WH 40K campaign notes 