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It is said that Saim-Hann was one of the first Craftworlds to escape the Eldar homeworlds before the birth of [[Slaanesh]]. It still maintains many links with the somewhat primitive [[Exodite]]s. | It is said that Saim-Hann was one of the first Craftworlds to escape the Eldar homeworlds before the birth of [[Slaanesh]]. It still maintains many links with the somewhat primitive [[Exodite]]s. | ||
| − | The Warriors of Saim-Hann are proud, boisterous and aggressive, and use fast, mobile troops with a high quantity of [[Jetbikes]]. Young Guardians are always trying to outdo each other in contests of speed, and particularly in battle. Their symbol is the Cosmic Serpent, and they wear red armour with contrasting black and white detailing. They also tend to use striping techniques on their vehicles. | + | The Warriors of Saim-Hann are proud, boisterous and aggressive, and use fast, mobile troops with a high quantity of [[Eldar Jetbike|Jetbikes]]. Young Guardians are always trying to outdo each other in contests of speed, and particularly in battle. Their symbol is the Cosmic Serpent, and they wear red armour with contrasting black and white detailing. They also tend to use striping techniques on their vehicles. |
==Wild Riders== | ==Wild Riders== | ||
Revision as of 15:03, 31 October 2007
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Craftworld Summary
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| Meaning: | Quest for Enlighenment | ||
| Current Location: | Segmentum Pacificus | ||
| Main Colours: | Black, red, white | ||
| Favoured Unit: | Wild Riders | ||
| Speciality: | Swift raids | ||
| Reputation: | Barbarous, honourable, proud, brave | ||
| Main Enemy: | unclear | ||
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Background
Saim-Hann (lit. Quest for Enlightenment) is an Eldar Craftworld. It regarded by other Craftworlds as anything from a slightly wild and dangerous place to a nest of barbarians living on the edge of Eldar society. They have developed the Path of the Eldar in a much more flexible way than other Eldar. It is still a form of control over Eldar life, but it allows Eldar to experience the more wild and carefree ways of old. This practice is regarded by other Eldar as being dangerous, as it was just those sorts of feelings and experiences that led to the Fall of the Eldar.
It is said that Saim-Hann was one of the first Craftworlds to escape the Eldar homeworlds before the birth of Slaanesh. It still maintains many links with the somewhat primitive Exodites.
The Warriors of Saim-Hann are proud, boisterous and aggressive, and use fast, mobile troops with a high quantity of Jetbikes. Young Guardians are always trying to outdo each other in contests of speed, and particularly in battle. Their symbol is the Cosmic Serpent, and they wear red armour with contrasting black and white detailing. They also tend to use striping techniques on their vehicles.
Wild Riders
Almost every member of Saim-Hann is part of a Wild Rider family, including the seers, and this allows them to field many specialists who ride Jetbikes and Vypers. The families are maintained in a feudal hierarchy by one Eldar and the rule is passed down through hereditary tradition. The closest family to the 'Chief' forms the Kinsmen who form the ruling elite of the family. The families will decide for themselves whether to go to war and the Kinsmen will then guide the chief in battle.
Some families also fight with each other, although they usually take the form of a ritual single combat between champions. They are not uncommon, but fights to the death are very rare as first blood is usually sufficient to determine a winner.
Sources
- Games Workshop Saim-Hann website (accessed 2007.06.18)
- Inquisitor Czevak's notes on the Eldar (accessed 2007.06.18)
