Ishtar

Ishtar is a Death World in the Edgestraight system, and the outermost planet of the system. It is a very small world, and is only about the size of a moon; this has led many Imperial scholars to believe that it was originally a trapped asteroid or moon which escaped its planets gravitational pull.

Ishtar is mostly covered in barren rocky lands, however a large area of it consists entirely of a muddy swamp, teeming with all manners of strange plantlife and insects. This swamp is itself entirely covered in at least three inches of a mysterious, clear liquid. When consumed, this liquid causes very mild organ damage to the drinker, but also produces an incredibly pleasant halluciogenic effect. The liquid also has an incredibly enticing odour, which constantly tempts those nearby to drink it. Very few mortals can resist such temptation.

The Ishtari Trials
Upon induction to he chapter, Purity Legion Neophytes must complete one final trial before becoming full Astartes of the chapter. There are two Purity Legion outposts in the planet's swamp; one located at its northern boundary, one at its southern boundary. In an event known as the Ishtari trials, neophytes must travel from one outpost to the other on foot without tasting even a drop of the halluciogenic waters. This journey can often take more than three standard months. If the neophytes give in to their temptation, they will never be give the opportunity to join the chapter, which can bring great shame to their family.

Moons
Ishtar has a single moon, simply named Ishtar-II. This moon contains a large amount of heavy weapons to defend the Edgestraight system, as well as a Purity Legion base of operations. There are also several Xenos ruins of unknown origin upon this moon, however they are mostly left alone.

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