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'''Il-Kaithe''' is one of the lesser-known [[Eldar]] [[Craftworld]]s. Being located close to the [[Eye of Terror]], the Eldar of Il-Kaithe constantly wage war against the [[Forces of Chaos]]. Il-Kaithe, meaning "Knowledge of Blood," was once best known for its [[Bonesingers]]' creativity. Their talented Bonesingers are said to be able to practice their art even in the heat of battle. Since the dawn of the 41st Millennium, it has become renowned for its merciless crusades against the forces of the [[Dark Gods]]. The traditional colours of Il-Kaithe are green detailed with purple trim. The world-rune of Il-Kaithe, known as the "Helm of Eldanesh," represents the all-seeing helm the Eldar hero [[Eldanesh]] received from [[Asuryan]] himself. The ''Lay of the House of Eldanesh'' describes how the Eldar hero defeated the gods and monsters alike with the prescience that it gave him, but in the end he fell prey to his own curiosity and foresaw his own bloody demise at the hands of [[Khaela Mensha Khaine|Khaine]]. The Eldar of Il-Kaithe use the world-rune depicting the helm to remind themselves that knowledge can have a terrible cost. |
'''Il-Kaithe''' is one of the lesser-known [[Eldar]] [[Craftworld]]s. Being located close to the [[Eye of Terror]], the Eldar of Il-Kaithe constantly wage war against the [[Forces of Chaos]]. Il-Kaithe, meaning "Knowledge of Blood," was once best known for its [[Bonesingers]]' creativity. Their talented Bonesingers are said to be able to practice their art even in the heat of battle. Since the dawn of the 41st Millennium, it has become renowned for its merciless crusades against the forces of the [[Dark Gods]]. The traditional colours of Il-Kaithe are green detailed with purple trim. The world-rune of Il-Kaithe, known as the "Helm of Eldanesh," represents the all-seeing helm the Eldar hero [[Eldanesh]] received from [[Asuryan]] himself. The ''Lay of the House of Eldanesh'' describes how the Eldar hero defeated the gods and monsters alike with the prescience that it gave him, but in the end he fell prey to his own curiosity and foresaw his own bloody demise at the hands of [[Khaela Mensha Khaine|Khaine]]. The Eldar of Il-Kaithe use the world-rune depicting the helm to remind themselves that knowledge can have a terrible cost. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| − | Il-Kaithe's story begins with the [[Fall of the Eldar]] -- the dying days of the Eldar empire, when the monstrous birth of [[Slaanesh]] shattered their civilisation, and the survivors fled in disarray across the stars. As one of the last Craftworlds to flee the Eldar home worlds before the Fall, its occupants saw first-hand the dark seduction and temptations of Chaos. Having barely survived the catastrophe, the Eldar of Il-Kaithe refused to despair, and so, the Craftworld vowed to seek out eradicate the menace of the Dark Gods and their foul servants. |
+ | Il-Kaithe's story begins with the [[Fall of the Eldar]] -- the dying days of the Eldar empire, when the monstrous birth of [[Slaanesh]] shattered their civilisation, and the survivors fled in disarray across the stars. As one of the last Craftworlds to flee the Eldar home worlds before the Fall, its occupants saw first-hand the dark seduction and temptations of Chaos. Having barely survived the catastrophe, the Eldar of Il-Kaithe refused to despair, and so, the Craftworld vowed to seek out eradicate the menace of the Dark Gods and their foul servants. For millennia, Il-Kaithe has continued its eternal crusade, opposing the Great Enemy at every turn, no matter the cost -- Il-Kaithe will readily ally with their dark kin from [[Commorragh]] and even with [[Mankind]] to thwart the machinations of [[Chaos]]. |
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Revision as of 23:12, 25 March 2015
An Eldar Guardian of Craftworld Il'Kaithe
Il-Kaithe is one of the lesser-known Eldar Craftworlds. Being located close to the Eye of Terror, the Eldar of Il-Kaithe constantly wage war against the Forces of Chaos. Il-Kaithe, meaning "Knowledge of Blood," was once best known for its Bonesingers' creativity. Their talented Bonesingers are said to be able to practice their art even in the heat of battle. Since the dawn of the 41st Millennium, it has become renowned for its merciless crusades against the forces of the Dark Gods. The traditional colours of Il-Kaithe are green detailed with purple trim. The world-rune of Il-Kaithe, known as the "Helm of Eldanesh," represents the all-seeing helm the Eldar hero Eldanesh received from Asuryan himself. The Lay of the House of Eldanesh describes how the Eldar hero defeated the gods and monsters alike with the prescience that it gave him, but in the end he fell prey to his own curiosity and foresaw his own bloody demise at the hands of Khaine. The Eldar of Il-Kaithe use the world-rune depicting the helm to remind themselves that knowledge can have a terrible cost.
History
Il-Kaithe's story begins with the Fall of the Eldar -- the dying days of the Eldar empire, when the monstrous birth of Slaanesh shattered their civilisation, and the survivors fled in disarray across the stars. As one of the last Craftworlds to flee the Eldar home worlds before the Fall, its occupants saw first-hand the dark seduction and temptations of Chaos. Having barely survived the catastrophe, the Eldar of Il-Kaithe refused to despair, and so, the Craftworld vowed to seek out eradicate the menace of the Dark Gods and their foul servants. For millennia, Il-Kaithe has continued its eternal crusade, opposing the Great Enemy at every turn, no matter the cost -- Il-Kaithe will readily ally with their dark kin from Commorragh and even with Mankind to thwart the machinations of Chaos.
Sources
- Codex: Eldar (6th Edition), pg. 17
- Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), pg. 77