Difference between revisions of "Solitaire"

From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
Jump to: navigation, search
m
m (A little addition from the earlier lore)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{Quarantine}}
 
{{Quarantine}}
 
{{HarlequinsPortal}}
 
{{HarlequinsPortal}}
−
[[Image:Solitaire New.jpg|220px|thumb|right|Solitaire before striking a killing blow{{Fn|4}}]]
+
[[Image:Solitaire New.jpg|220px|thumb|right|Solitaire before striking a killing blow{{Fn|3}]]
−
'''Solitaires''' are [[Harlequins]] who tread the Path of Damnation, and forfeit their essence to [[Slaanesh]], fated to be claimed by the Prince of Excess. At their death [[Cegorach]] himself fights for their souls in an uneven battle with the She-Who-Thirsts.{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|1}} Only through a trickery the Laughing God can win them back.{{Fn|1}}
+
'''Solitaires''' are [[Harlequins]] who chosen by Cegorach{{Fn|1}} to tread upon the Path of Damnation, and forfeit their essence to [[Slaanesh]], fated to be claimed by the Prince of Excess. At their death [[Cegorach]] himself fights for their souls in an uneven battle with the She-Who-Thirsts.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|2}} Only through a trickery the Laughing God can win them back.{{Fn|2}}
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
−
They are outsiders, even among the Harlequins, and roam the universe alone, occasionally joining a masque for a single performance or battle as the fancy takes them. They almost always fight as individuals. In the Harlequin masques, they play the part of [[Slaanesh]], as all others who attempt to play this part are driven mad by the experience.{{Fn|4}}
+
They are outsiders, even among the Harlequins, and roam the universe alone, occasionally joining a masque for a single performance or battle as the fancy takes them. They almost always fight as individuals.{{Fn|3}} They walk unseen and unnoticed even among other races, as they are said to be touched by the Great Harlequin directly, eldar folk tales tell many accounts of a hero not realizing that instead with a Solitaire they met with Cegorach himself.{{Fn|1}} In the Harlequin masques, they play the part of [[Slaanesh]], as all others who attempt to play this part are driven mad by the experience.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|1}}
  
−
The Solitaires seek out [[Eldar]] considered promising and able to survive the trial that all Harlequins must endure. Though they are capable of speech, they do not speak and are not spoken to, except in ritual form during a performance. It is said that any who accidentally addresses or touches a Solitaire is cursed, and would be better to take their own life outright.{{Fn|4}}
+
The Solitaires seek out [[Eldar]] considered promising and able to survive the trial that all Harlequins must endure. Though they are capable of speech, they do not speak and are not spoken to, except in ritual form during a performance. It is said that any who accidentally addresses or touches a Solitaire is cursed, and would be better to take their own life outright.{{Fn|3}}
  
−
In combat, a Solitaire is a deadly marvel, a dazzling blaze of light and colour that leaps, spins and attacks with blinding speed. Their art of dance is so advanced that the enemy's bullets, rays and shells can not hit them and every  graceful sweep of his weapon decapitated their terrified enemies. It is said that each Solitaire is the equal of a full squad of lesser warriors.{{Fn|4}}
+
In combat, a Solitaire is a deadly marvel, a dazzling blaze of light and colour that leaps, spins and attacks with blinding speed. Their art of dance is so advanced that the enemy's bullets, rays and shells can not hit them and every  graceful sweep of his weapon decapitated their terrified enemies. It is said that each Solitaire is the equal of a full squad of lesser warriors.{{Fn|3}}
−
 
 
−
Solitaires are among the few that can freely enter the [[Black Library of Chaos]].{{cite this}}
 
  
 
==Famous Solitaires==
 
==Famous Solitaires==
Line 19: Line 17:
 
==Images==
 
==Images==
 
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
 
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
−
Solitaire.jpg|Solitaire{{Fn|1}}
+
Solitaire.jpg|Solitaire{{Fn|2}}
−
Solitaire.png|Solitaire miniature{{Fn|2}}
+
Solitaire.png|Solitaire miniature{{Fn|4}}
−
99070111003 Solitaire01.jpg|Solitaire miniature (7th edition){{Fn|3}}
+
99070111003 Solitaire01.jpg|Solitaire miniature (7th edition){{Fn|5}}
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
Line 30: Line 28:
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
−
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]], pg. 29
+
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Compendium]]. pg. 187
−
*{{Endn|2}}: Citadel Catalogue 2004-5, pg. 148
+
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]], pg. 29
−
*{{Endn|3}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Solitaire Games-Workshop Solitaire] ''(last accessed 21 March 2015)''
+
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Harlequins (7th Edition)]], pg. 31
−
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Harlequins (7th Edition)]], pg. 31
+
*{{Endn|4}}: Citadel Catalogue 2004-5, pg. 148
 +
*{{Endn|5}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Solitaire Games-Workshop Solitaire] ''(last accessed 21 March 2015)''
 +
 
  
 
{{Harlequins}}
 
{{Harlequins}}

Revision as of 13:57, 10 December 2023

Mbox notice.png

Some text passages and/or images of this article have been removed due to insufficient Citations and placed under Quarantine on this article's Discussion page until proper citations have been provided. You can help to restore them to the article by finding the correct citations and re-integrating the quarantined text and/or images as described in the Help article on citations.

3}

Solitaires are Harlequins who chosen by Cegorach[1] to tread upon the Path of Damnation, and forfeit their essence to Slaanesh, fated to be claimed by the Prince of Excess. At their death Cegorach himself fights for their souls in an uneven battle with the She-Who-Thirsts.[3][2] Only through a trickery the Laughing God can win them back.[2]

Overview

They are outsiders, even among the Harlequins, and roam the universe alone, occasionally joining a masque for a single performance or battle as the fancy takes them. They almost always fight as individuals.[3] They walk unseen and unnoticed even among other races, as they are said to be touched by the Great Harlequin directly, eldar folk tales tell many accounts of a hero not realizing that instead with a Solitaire they met with Cegorach himself.[1] In the Harlequin masques, they play the part of Slaanesh, as all others who attempt to play this part are driven mad by the experience.[3][1]

The Solitaires seek out Eldar considered promising and able to survive the trial that all Harlequins must endure. Though they are capable of speech, they do not speak and are not spoken to, except in ritual form during a performance. It is said that any who accidentally addresses or touches a Solitaire is cursed, and would be better to take their own life outright.[3]

In combat, a Solitaire is a deadly marvel, a dazzling blaze of light and colour that leaps, spins and attacks with blinding speed. Their art of dance is so advanced that the enemy's bullets, rays and shells can not hit them and every graceful sweep of his weapon decapitated their terrified enemies. It is said that each Solitaire is the equal of a full squad of lesser warriors.[3]

Famous Solitaires

Images

  • Solitaire[2]

  • Solitaire miniature[4]

  • Solitaire miniature (7th edition)[5]

Related Articles

ServiceImage.jpg

This article needs work on its citations.
For help on citation see the citation guidelines.
You can help Lexicanum by fixing it.

Sources



Harlequin Forces
Command Great Harlequin • High Warlock • Mimic
Specialists Shadowseer • Death Jester • Solitaire
Troops Trouper • Troupe Master • Mime
Vehicles Harlequin Dreadnought • Harlequin Jetbike • Skyweaver • Starweaver
Heavy Support Voidweaver
Fortifications Webway Gate


Warhammer 40,000: Compendium

Retrieved from "https://lex.124811.xyz/mediawiki/index.php?title=Solitaire&oldid=538181"