Aetehk the Watcher

Aetehk the Watcher is a powerful Necron who is known to lead his army within the regions of the Screaming Vortex though his ultimate motivation for operating in that part of space is unknown though is it believed that he is harvesting resources. He leads his armies that often engage the servants of the Chaos Gods with it being said that those being consumed by Aetehk's armies weapons having their very souls destroyed. The Watchers forces leave few survivors on the worlds they descend upon which leaves few eye witnesses of his actions.^1-p343

However, there exists prophecies as well as legends are spawned by the visions of the High Oracles of the Temple of Lies on Kymeris along with the studies of Armat'Hek, the Sorceror-Champion of the Thousand Sons. Among the visions seen by them include the legend of Lord Vorsk of the Dagger Tongues battling with the Necrons until he met Aetehk himself. This encounter saw Vorsk manage to reason with the Necron and the two would later work together in purging the Space Hulk Eternal Damnation of its riches as well as its secrets.^1-p343

There have been many attempts at tracking the forces of Aetehk but all have failed. Amongst the only warning that can be brought of the Watcher's approach comes from the twisted words from the Warp-seers from the Choir on the Mountain on Q'Sal. Deciphering their verses can provide the coordinates of Aetehk's next assault that would occur in six months time though words of the seers are difficult to determine. Unravelling their words can allow anyone to confront Aetehk on the battlefield or possibly bargain with him.^1-p343

Sources

• ¹: Black Crusade Core Rulebook, pg. 343