Jaghatai Khan

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Lore & Background

Jaghatai Khan is the primarch of the White Scars Legion, one of the Emperor's twenty sons. He was raised on the planet Chogoris, a world of nomadic tribes and harsh steppes, which shaped his philosophy of war as a great hunt. His short novel, *Jaghatai Khan: Warhawk of Chogoris* by Chris Wraight, was published in 2018 as part of the Primarchs of The Horus Heresy series. During the Horus Heresy, he played a key role in the conflict, with his actions chronicled in the novel *Scars* (Book 028 of the Horus Heresy series, by Chris Wraight, April 2014) and *The Path of Heaven* (Book 036, by Chris Wraight, April 2016). He also appears in the Siege of Terra novel *Warhawk* (Book 006, by Chris Wraight, October 2021). His legion, the White Scars, are known for their speed and hit-and-run tactics, reflecting Jaghatai's own belief in the importance of mobility and the hunt.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled across the frozen plains of Chogoris, carrying the scent of ozone and old blood. Jaghatai sat atop his wolf-talon mount, the fur of the beast bristling against the biting gale. He did not speak; words were for those who could not hear the song of the hunt. In the distance, a shadow moved—a phantom of betrayal that had haunted him since the fires of Istvaan V consumed his soul. He raised his blade, the metal singing as it cut through the cold air, ready to ride once more into the storm, chasing a ghost he could never catch.

Reader's Guide

Jaghatai Khan is defined by his nomadic upbringing on Chogoris and his rejection of static warfare. As the Primarch of the White Scars, he championed speed and agility, creating a legion capable of striking anywhere in the galaxy with terrifying efficiency. His philosophy of war as a great hunt is central to his character, emphasizing adaptability and the fluidity of movement. His defining moments include the unification of Chogoris through martial contests and his eventual fall at the hands of deception rather than direct combat. His powers lie in his mastery of mounted warfare and an almost supernatural connection to the rhythms of battle.

Did You Know?

• Jaghatai Khan's short novel *Jaghatai Khan: Warhawk of Chogoris* was written by Chris Wraight and published in 2018.
• He is the subject of the Horus Heresy novel *Scars* (Book 028), also by Chris Wraight, published in April 2014.
• The Siege of Terra novel *Warhawk* (Book 006) by Chris Wraight, published in October 2021, features Jaghatai Khan.
• His homeworld is Chogoris, a harsh planet of nomadic steppe cultures that shaped his philosophy of war as a great hunt.
• The White Scars Legion, under Jaghatai Khan, are known for their speed and hit-and-run tactics, reflecting his belief in mobility.