Repentia

Warhammer 40,000

by Alec Worley

An Adepta Sororitas story

Two Sisters Repentia have been sent to retrieve a holy relic of the Ecclesiarchy from a dangerous world. As they seek a way off the planet with their prize, danger looms…

READ IT BECAUSE
It's a look at a little-explored side of the Adepta Sororitas – the repentant sisters who have transgressed and seek absolution.

THE STORY
When a sister of the Adepta Sororitas transgresses, she takes the oath of the Repentia. Casting off arms and armour, she takes up the holy Eviscerator and embarks on the most dangerous missions her Canoness has to offer, in the hope of redemption in the eyes of the immortal God-Emperor. Two such Sisters Repentia have been despatched to a feral world in search of a long-lost relic of the Ecclesiarchy, the writings of a martyred hero. Can they survive the trials and tribulations that they face as they seek a way off the world with their prize?

Genres: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fiction

43 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 15, 2018

About the author

Alec Worley is an author from South London.

He writes stories for readers (and listeners) of all ages who like smart, funny and - above all - thrilling tales of fantasy, horror and sci-fi.

If you're into stories about swords, fangs and lasers, then you're in luck!

Best known for his work on 2000 AD (the home of Judge Dredd), Star Wars and Games Workshop's Warhammer, he's also created many stories of his own.

He is the co-creator of apocalyptic werewolf saga Age of the Wolf (with Jon Davis-Hunt for 2000 AD), paranormal comedy Dandridge (with Warren Pleece for 2000 AD), and plenty more either in the pipeline or waiting to be announced...

Reviews

[Michael Dodd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two nameless Sisters Repentia are all that remains of their squad, sent out to search for a priceless relic that might turn the tide of an ongoing campaign. Though their prize is at hand, the forces of Chaos stand between them and safety, and the God-Emperor has need of their lives yet.

The unnamed protagonist of this story is a fervent, intense zealot, screaming prayers as she fights and giggling with anticipation of the redemption she hopes to find in death, and whose threadbare sanity grants her phenomenal power. Worley throws her into a relentless, gruelling, fast-paced and action-packed narrative which should be preposterous but is in fact satisfyingly over the top and entirely appropriate.

Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2018/10/...

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the concept of the Repentia actually makes sense given the generally fanatical nature of the Sororitas ("nuns with guns"), in practice they have mostly been an excuse for fanservice. Glad to see them finally getting some serious attention in the lore. The unnamed protagonist is portrayed as a muscular zealot screaming prayers while covered in blood and gore, while her companion was apparently an older woman, as opposed to a couple of swimsuit models wearing nothing but purity seals. Not sure how an ordinary human with no power armor can successfully take daemons and Space Marines, but her survival is declared a miracle in the end so maybe there was literal divine intervention. Who knows with the Emperor.

[Your_Average_Magical_Girls_Fan · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting look into the mental disposition of a sister repentia, albeit the ending resolution feels a bit on the cheaper side. The only other main complain is about one sentence in particular, the one concerning "alpha animal"...for christ's sake, can we stop using an outdated concept that doesn't actually exist in nature once and for all? Other than that, if you hunger for Adepta Sororitas material to read go with this instead of the atrocious Sisters of Battle omnibus by James Swallow and you'll be better served.

[ShingetsuMoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amidst the usual bolter fire and battle hymns this turned out to be a surprisingly emotional and heartfelt novel at times.

It was easy to understand the protagonist’s feelings and motivations and her desire for absolution as well as her conflict over being worthy of it.

Really good short story for Sororitas fans and those wanting a small look at what being a Repentia feels like.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Emperor had bestowed upon her Sister the blessing of death, finally absolving the Repentia's terrible sins, while her own redemption had been denied yet again, thwarted by her talent for combat. The emperor was not yet ready to accept her soul."

[Andrew Alvis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid albeit long short. Blood for...the Emperor!