The Valentyne Heresy: A Warhammer 40K RPG

Welcome to the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium. I am Inquisitor Caveat Ventus, keeper of the Inquisition’s Black Library, and this is my report on the Valentyne Heresy - an actual play podcast set in the Genesys adaptation of Warhammer 40K’s Dark Heresy RPG. This report features Game Master Tom McGee (@mcgeetd), Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante) as Lucius Valentyne, Laura Hamstra (@elhamstring) as Lyric and Tyler Hewitt (@Tyler_Hewitt) as Alto. What future heresy awaits this trio? Find out now, in the first episode of The Valentyne Heresy!  Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

What exactly is the Genesys adaptation and how does it function alongside Dark Heresy? Find out now, in an out-of-game mini-episode of the Valentyne Heresy, or if you’re already familiar with the Genesys system, move on to the next section of my report on The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd), Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante) as Lucius Valentyne, Laura Hamstra (@elhamstring) as Lyric and Tyler Hewitt (@Tyler_Hewitt) as Alto. Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

Inquisitor Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) survived the crash of his vessel while receiving visions of the Emperor’s death, meanwhile Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) and Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) were forced into his presence by the breaching of their hive. Will this trio find common ground while battling deadly mutants? Find out next, in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) and Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) were forced to battle mutants while Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) discovered the route to their method of escape. Leaving mutants battling daemons on the surface, the trio fled into the air ducts of the collapsing hive. Can they survive a race against time and find a way off world before the Exterminatus arrives? Find out next, in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band approached a local gang in the ducts and were forced into combat. Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) is in the heart of the fight, Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) has proven to be a capable sniper, and Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) is still finding his footing with his erstwhile allies. Can they survive this brawl and board the Astral Line in time to escape? Find out next, in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band engaged the Gnashers in physical combat and emerged victorious. Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) was injured in the opening of the battle, Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) cowed their foes with a combination of violence and the power of the Inquisition, and Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) led the band into the Astral Line once they’d opened the doors. What exactly is the fabled mode of transportation? Find out next, in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band left the Gnashers behind and made their way into the Astral Line. Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) found herself sharing the Inquisitor’s vision, Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was forced to defend the shuttle with a snack cart, and Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) successfully flew the group away from the doomed planet just in time. What will happen now that the Inquisitorial band no longer face imminent danger? Find out next, in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band solidified their alliance through blackmail and mutual necessity. Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) discovered she was a latent psyker, Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) laid out the threat their shared visions pose, and Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) successfully piloted the shuttle to the planet Tren. What awaits Valentyne’s band on a death world? Find out next, in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band landed on the Death World of Tren. Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) was concerned about her injured leg hampering her abilities, Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) reprogrammed Eugene in accordance with his deal with the others, and Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) saved Akri from going down with the ship. What awaits Valentyne’s band as they set off into a xenos-infested theme park? Find out next, in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band have left their destroyed shuttle and set off for Tren’s spaceport. Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) determined their relative position on the planet, Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) refused to allow Alto to scout before she was won over by logic, and Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) managed to find xenos tiger monsters when one of them jumped on top of him. Can Valentyne’s band survive now that Alto blew his cool and screamed? Find out next, in this episode of the Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band have engaged with the xenos predators of Tren and found survivors. Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) was struck down by the monster cats and is in critical condition, Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) has never seen his sister in such a state, and Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) found survivors and only suffered light wounds. Can Valentyne’s band keep Lyric alive and find a way off world with their new allies? Find out next, in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band escaped xenos predators and discovered the descendants of Tren's founders. Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) repaired a machine that was critical to Lyric’s survival, Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) discovered that there was no way to complete his mission and save ALL of the colonists, and Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) survived her wounds only to have Doctor Cleaver cut off her leg! What’s going to happen now? Find out next, in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band had taken shelter with the abandoned founders of Tren. Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) was the victim of a surprise amputation, Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) used his skills to improve her new augmetic leg, and Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) is determined to ensure the success of their mission and find out who to bring with them moving forward! What’s going to happen next? Find out in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band had begun a tram ride towards the spaceport with their new allies. Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) discovered that Heinrich the Seer did have psyker powers, Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) agreed to marry Fallox Deathblower for weapons while planning to betray him, and Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) couldn't believe the view! How will they survive a last minute pterodactyl ambush? Find out in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band were ambushed by a pack of Iantos. Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) continued to establish his skill with a chainsword, while Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) kept the tram going, and Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) struggled to bring her auto pistol to bear in the chaos of combat! Can the band survive as their tram crashes down into the jungle? Find out in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band are facing some kind of twisted Administratum in the jungle. Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) helped hack a recovered auspex, Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) protected her brother in the crash at the cost of herself, and Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was impressed with Horatio Vegatta’s focus and capability in a crisis! Can the band survive their deadliest foe yet? Find out in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band are battling the twisted former Administratum of Tren. Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) got into a firing position, Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) was immobilized by terror, and Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) and Horatio charged the monster leaving Valentyne almost dead! Will the Emperor be doomed because the band can’t survive a death world? Find out in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band are fleeing the scene of their first battle with the Administratum towards an emergency station. Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) executed Heinrich after sacrificing Fallox, Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) saved Valentyne from the vengeance of the doctor who’d been working on the psycker, and Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) doesn’t know what’s going on! Can the band survive whatever xenos allies the Administratum just summoned? Find out in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band escaped the death world of Tren at a high cost. Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) sacrificed Horatio, the doctor and the remaining ship of the Astral Line to ensure their escape, Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) flew the ship away from the world and Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) discovered a tech priest in stasis! Will this dethawed tech priest turn out to be friend or foe? Find out in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/

The Inquisitorial Band escaped the death world of Tren and prepared to capture a Rogue Trader. Alto (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) assisted the others in their medical recovery, Lyric (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring) explored her burgeoning psyker powers, and Valentyne (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) welcomed Haldron Blackhand into the band! What will they face on Vicodin Prime? Find out in this episode of The Valentyne Heresy! Featuring our Game Master, Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying The Valentyne Heresy? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice The Valentyne Heresy’s artwork was created by the brilliant Del Borovic.Website & Portfolio: http://delborovic.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deltastic Want to play the 40K adaptation of Genesys yourself? You can find the rules at: https://genesys40k.com/