Lyubovite Culture and Society

The world of Lyubov lies in the Eastern Fringe of the Galaxy. The further east one travels from Terra Prime, the fainter the Astronomicon grows and the weaker the Imperium’s grip becomes. Societies conform less and less to the Imperial norm. Lyubov is one such world.

The winters of Lyubov are harsh and cruelly long and for months the land is gripped by snow blizzards and ice. The townships of Lyubov are mainly built of timber for stone is rare and only the most important of the cities have stone buildings and walls. In the ancient capital city of Lyubovhive the massive white buildings are topped by vast gilded domes and decorated with golden statues and gargoyles. It has been said that Lyubov is a poor world filled with rich people. It is certainly true that the people that live in this beleaguered land have an outlook on life that strangers often find surprisingly positive. For Lyubov is under constant threat of invasion. Armies of savage Chaos Reavers often venture to Lyubov, raiding  and pillaging, and to make matters worse Lyubov lies right on the border of the Satyressia Wastes, so that any Chaos incursion passes through the world (and its people) first.

To aid them in their struggle against these murderous foes, the Tzars of Lyubov have forged strong ties with the Imperium. This alliance benefits both Lyubov and the Imperium, as the High Lords have long understood the benefit of an Eastern bulwark against the tides of Chaos. 

Despite the constant threat of invading armies, the people of Lyubov sing and dance and play as much as or perhaps more than the people of any other world in the Imperium. Some say that their relative happiness derives from their love of strong drink. Whether this is true or not, Lyubovites certainly do enjoy their spirits; in fact many of their people attribute almost magical qualities to that most famous of Lyubovite drinks – vodka.

Lyubovites tend to be quiet in the face of strangers, but they hold much joy in their hearts. In fact they are loud and boisterous when amongst their own people. Lyubovites are known to be extremely brave warriors, and they hold a loathing for Chaos that is much stronger than most of the peoples of the Imperium. While many subjects of the Imperium may remain ignorant to the initial signs of a Chaos cult, Lyubovites will immediately seek out any signs of depravity and cleanse the infected individuals with sword and flame. Most citizens of Lyubov have lost homes or loved ones to the warriors of Chaos, and they realize that anything less than constant vigilance could lead to their downfall. They are therefore unrelenting in their resolve against their ancient enemies. Lyubovites give the forces of Chaos no quarter, and expect none in return.

The Lyubovite People

The men of Lyubov are tall and broad-shouldered while the women tend to either be tall and whippet thin or short and stout. Married men are usually scribes, scholars, farmers or craftsmen, while unmarried men spend their lives students, workers and journeymen. The religion is almost universally the local version of the Averhamism of the Dark Angels and their successor chapters.

Lyubovite clothing tends towards the ornate. Even peasant outfits tend to have elaborate embroidery and embellishment - particularly women's clothing. Men favor long coats and fur hats (called Ushankas) to protect against the frigid climate of Lyubov.

While not warlike by nature, Lyubovites rarely back down in the face of threats. During the 13^th Great War against Chaos, Lyubovites rallied in great numbers to fight in defense of their Cadian neighbors. More than any other part of the Imperium, Lyubov has tasted the lash of Chaos and their hatred of the evil ones knows no bounds.

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