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What Happened to Konrad Curze?

Konrad Curze, Primarch of the Night Lords Legion, was assassinated after the Horus Heresy. He allowed an Imperial assassin to kill him because he believed his fate was inevitable. Curze viewed his death as proof of his belief in destiny.

QUICK FACTS

ItemDetail
CharacterKonrad Curze
LegionNight Lords
RoleTraitor Primarch
Cause of DeathAssassin
EventPost–Horus Heresy

EXPLANATION

Konrad Curze was known for his brutal methods and belief in inevitable fate. After the Horus Heresy, he withdrew from major campaigns and was eventually located by Imperial agents. Rather than resist, Curze allowed an Imperial assassin to execute him. He believed this outcome validated his view that the Imperium would ultimately destroy those it judged guilty.

WHY IT MATTERS

Curze’s death marked the end of one of the most feared traitor Primarchs. His actions and philosophy influenced the Night Lords Legion and their continued use of terror tactics.

RELATED LORE

Who Are the Night Lords
What Is the Horus Heresy
Who Are the Primarchs
What Is Chaos in Warhammer 40K

FAQ

Why didn’t Curze resist the assassin?

He believed his death was predetermined and accepted it.

What happened to the Night Lords afterward?

They continued operating as Chaos-aligned warbands.

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