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| ā | The '''Dark Muses''' are a group of infamous [[ |
+ | The '''Dark Muses''' are a group of infamous [[Drukhari]] who now serve as both examples to aspire to and objects of reverence for their foul race. As far as the Drukhari are concerned, the [[Aeldari Mythology|Aeldari gods]] died in the [[Fall of the Aeldari]] and they despise them for it. |
| + | That the gods had become so weak that they could be consumed by the ascendancy of [[Slaanesh]] indicates that they never deserved to exist in the first place. |
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| ā | The Dark Muses are truly powerful Dark Eldar from ages past who have essentially become folkloric figures of reverence, much like the [[Imperial Cult]]'s saints. Many epitomise a particular form of vice, whose worship and practice weakened the Eldar Gods and so helped to bring about the Fall. Favoured by assassins and murderers is the Dark Muse Shaimesh, the Lord of Poisons, the treacherous brother of Saim-Hann the Cosmic Serpent. The courtesan elite of the Cult of Lhamaea pay homage to Lhilitu, the Consort of the Void, whereas powerful Archons are more likely to follow the tenets of Vileth, a being synonymous with the immense arrogance so often displayed by the Dark Eldar. Before they enter combat, many traditionalist [[Wych Cults]] invoke the Red Crone Hekatii, or make sacrifices to Qa'leh, Mistress of Blades. It is believed by many Dark Eldar that their current Supreme Overlord, [[Asdrubael Vect]] of the [[Kabal of the Dark Heart|Kabal of the Black Heart]], may one day join the ranks of the Dark Muses, though given his ability to cheat death again and again, this may be an honour long in the coming. |
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| + | The exceptions are [[Khaela Mensha Khaine]], the [[Aeldari]] god of war who is still held in high regard in [[Commorragh]] and the lesser powers known as the "Dark Muses" who are the embodiments of selfish vice and whose clandestine worship by the ancient Aeldari pleasure cults contributed to the demise of the [[Aeldari Empire]]. |
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| + | The Dark Muses are truly powerful Drukhari from ages past who have essentially become folkloric figures of reverence, much like the [[Imperial Cult]]'s [[saint]]s. |
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| + | Worship of these beings started sometime between the 19th and 24th Millenniums by the [[Imperial Calendar]], when the traditional worship of the Aeldari gods began to wane as new sects and societies dedicated to hedonistic excess began to rise in power among the ancient Aeldari. |
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| + | Many epitomise a particular form of vice, whose worship and practice weakened the Aeldari Gods and so helped to bring about the Fall. |
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| + | Favoured by assassins and murderers is the Dark Muse Shaimesh, the Lord of Poisons, the treacherous brother of Saim-Hann the Cosmic Serpent, for whom the [[craftworld]] [[Saim-Hann]] was named. |
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| + | The [[Lhamaean|courtesan elite]] of the [[Cult of Lhamaea]] pay homage to Lhilitu, the Consort of the Void, whereas powerful [[Archon]]s are more likely to follow the tenets of Vileth, a being synonymous with the immense arrogance so often displayed by the Drukhari. |
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| + | Before they enter combat, many traditionalist [[Wych Cults]] invoke the Red Crone Hekatii, or make sacrifices to Qa'leh, Mistress of Blades. |
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| + | Ynesth is also a Dark Muse, and is especially revered by the [[Kabal of the Onyx Scar]]. The agents of the Onyx Scar search obsessively for her ashes, rumoured to be held in a chalice on the [[Chaos]]-controlled world of [[Sacgrave]] in the [[Screaming Vortex]]. |
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| + | It was long believed by many Drukhari that the current supreme overlord of [[Commorragh]], [[Asdrubael Vect]] of the [[Kabal of the Black Heart]], might one day join the ranks of the Dark Muses. |
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| + | None foresaw that Vect would claim the title for himself while still alive in a spectacularly sadistic fashion, when he slew all of the Archons who had opposed him -- and most who had served him as well -- in the wake of the birth of the ''[[Dathedian]]''. |
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| + | ==Known Dark Muses== |
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| + | ===Shaimesh, the Lord of Poisons=== |
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| + | The Lord of Poisons is the treacherous brother of Saim-Hann the Cosmic Serpent, for whom the [[Craftworld]] [[Saim-Hann]] was named. Sahaimesh is the patron of all Drukhari assassins and murderers. The [[Haemonculi]] Covens of Commorragh consider themselves the practicioners of the [[Black Arts of Shaimesh]]. |
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| + | ===Lhilitu, Consort of the Void=== |
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| + | The Consort of the Void's worshippers comprise a mysterious sisterhood who are desired by powerful [[Archon]]s to serve as courtesans in their courts. These [[Lhamaean]]s are renowned in Commorragh for being both imaginative lovers and exceptional poisoners. They descend from the Cult of Llamaea, whose courtesan elite also worshipped Lhilitu, and gained their knowledge of poisons from Shaimesh. |
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| + | ===Vileth=== |
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| + | Vileth is a being synonymous with the immense arrogance so often displayed by the Drukhari, and is particularly popular as an ideal to which many Drukhari Archons aspire. The "Scions of Vileth" are also known as the best aerial hunters of the Drukhari, piloting aircraft such as [[Razorwing]] jetfighters and [[Voidraven]] bombers. These Drukhari pilots will sometimes form mercenary aerial squadrons that will work for [[Kabal]]s, [[Wych Cult]]s, and the [[Haemonculi]] of the [[Dark City]]. |
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| + | ===Hekatii, the Red Crone=== |
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| + | Many traditionalist Wych Cults always invoke the favour of this legendary Wych before they enter any battle. |
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| + | ===Qa'leh, the Mistress of Blades=== |
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| + | Traditionalist Wych Cults also often seek the ritual favour of the Mistress of Blades with a sacrifice for good fortune before combat. |
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| + | ===Ynesth=== |
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| + | Ynesth is known to be a Dark Muse particularly revered by the [[Kabal of the Onyx Scar]]. It searches for her ashes in the [[Warp rift]] known as the [[Screaming Vortex]] in the [[Segmentum Obscurus]], where they are rumoured held in a chalice on the pirate-held world of [[Sacgrave]]. |
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==Sources== |
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| ā | *''Codex: |
+ | *''Codex: Drukhari'' (8th Edition), pp. 47, 55, 86 |
| + | *''Codex: Dark Eldar'' (5th Edition), pp. 6, 20, 35, 43 |
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| + | *''Black Crusade: Game Master's Kit'' (RPG), pp. 14-15 |
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| + | *''Death From the Skies'' (7th Edition) (Digital Edition), "Scions of Vileth" |
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Latest revision as of 21:24, 10 September 2020
Rune representing the Drukhari or "Dark Ones" in the Aeldari Lexicon.
The Dark Muses are a group of infamous Drukhari who now serve as both examples to aspire to and objects of reverence for their foul race. As far as the Drukhari are concerned, the Aeldari gods died in the Fall of the Aeldari and they despise them for it.
That the gods had become so weak that they could be consumed by the ascendancy of Slaanesh indicates that they never deserved to exist in the first place.
The exceptions are Khaela Mensha Khaine, the Aeldari god of war who is still held in high regard in Commorragh and the lesser powers known as the "Dark Muses" who are the embodiments of selfish vice and whose clandestine worship by the ancient Aeldari pleasure cults contributed to the demise of the Aeldari Empire.
The Dark Muses are truly powerful Drukhari from ages past who have essentially become folkloric figures of reverence, much like the Imperial Cult's saints.
Worship of these beings started sometime between the 19th and 24th Millenniums by the Imperial Calendar, when the traditional worship of the Aeldari gods began to wane as new sects and societies dedicated to hedonistic excess began to rise in power among the ancient Aeldari.
Many epitomise a particular form of vice, whose worship and practice weakened the Aeldari Gods and so helped to bring about the Fall.
Favoured by assassins and murderers is the Dark Muse Shaimesh, the Lord of Poisons, the treacherous brother of Saim-Hann the Cosmic Serpent, for whom the craftworld Saim-Hann was named.
The courtesan elite of the Cult of Lhamaea pay homage to Lhilitu, the Consort of the Void, whereas powerful Archons are more likely to follow the tenets of Vileth, a being synonymous with the immense arrogance so often displayed by the Drukhari.
Before they enter combat, many traditionalist Wych Cults invoke the Red Crone Hekatii, or make sacrifices to Qa'leh, Mistress of Blades.
Ynesth is also a Dark Muse, and is especially revered by the Kabal of the Onyx Scar. The agents of the Onyx Scar search obsessively for her ashes, rumoured to be held in a chalice on the Chaos-controlled world of Sacgrave in the Screaming Vortex.
It was long believed by many Drukhari that the current supreme overlord of Commorragh, Asdrubael Vect of the Kabal of the Black Heart, might one day join the ranks of the Dark Muses.
None foresaw that Vect would claim the title for himself while still alive in a spectacularly sadistic fashion, when he slew all of the Archons who had opposed him -- and most who had served him as well -- in the wake of the birth of the Dathedian.
Known Dark Muses
Shaimesh, the Lord of Poisons
The Lord of Poisons is the treacherous brother of Saim-Hann the Cosmic Serpent, for whom the Craftworld Saim-Hann was named. Sahaimesh is the patron of all Drukhari assassins and murderers. The Haemonculi Covens of Commorragh consider themselves the practicioners of the Black Arts of Shaimesh.
Lhilitu, Consort of the Void
The Consort of the Void's worshippers comprise a mysterious sisterhood who are desired by powerful Archons to serve as courtesans in their courts. These Lhamaeans are renowned in Commorragh for being both imaginative lovers and exceptional poisoners. They descend from the Cult of Llamaea, whose courtesan elite also worshipped Lhilitu, and gained their knowledge of poisons from Shaimesh.
Vileth
Vileth is a being synonymous with the immense arrogance so often displayed by the Drukhari, and is particularly popular as an ideal to which many Drukhari Archons aspire. The "Scions of Vileth" are also known as the best aerial hunters of the Drukhari, piloting aircraft such as Razorwing jetfighters and Voidraven bombers. These Drukhari pilots will sometimes form mercenary aerial squadrons that will work for Kabals, Wych Cults, and the Haemonculi of the Dark City.
Hekatii, the Red Crone
Many traditionalist Wych Cults always invoke the favour of this legendary Wych before they enter any battle.
Qa'leh, the Mistress of Blades
Traditionalist Wych Cults also often seek the ritual favour of the Mistress of Blades with a sacrifice for good fortune before combat.
Ynesth
Ynesth is known to be a Dark Muse particularly revered by the Kabal of the Onyx Scar. It searches for her ashes in the Warp rift known as the Screaming Vortex in the Segmentum Obscurus, where they are rumoured held in a chalice on the pirate-held world of Sacgrave.
Sources
- Codex: Drukhari (8th Edition), pp. 47, 55, 86
- Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition), pp. 6, 20, 35, 43
- Black Crusade: Game Master's Kit (RPG), pp. 14-15
- Death From the Skies (7th Edition) (Digital Edition), "Scions of Vileth"