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| − | + | The '''Haemonculi''' are [[Dark Eldar]] surgeon-alchemists, adept at torture and biological manipulation.{{Fn|1}} | |
| − | '''Haemonculi''' are [[Dark Eldar]] | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| + | [[Image:HaemonculusArt.jpg|thumb|right|280px|A Haemonculus]] | ||
The first Haemonculi were originally the masters of the ancient [[Eldar Empire]].{{Fn|2b}} | The first Haemonculi were originally the masters of the ancient [[Eldar Empire]].{{Fn|2b}} | ||
| − | Haemonculi proclaim that the infliction of pain is one of the highest arts, if not ''the'' highest, and gleefully create choruses of screams and wails of agony whilst taking delight in every aspect of the discomfort of anyone unfortunate enough to fall under their blades. Haemonculi are also known as master manipulators of flesh, able to create horrific monstrosities and regenerate Dark Eldar slain in battle, provided enough of the body remains. Because of this, | + | Haemonculi proclaim that the infliction of pain is one of the highest arts, if not ''the'' highest, and gleefully create choruses of screams and wails of agony whilst taking delight in every aspect of the discomfort of anyone unfortunate enough to fall under their blades. Haemonculi are also known as master manipulators of flesh, able to create horrific monstrosities and regenerate Dark Eldar slain in battle, provided enough of the body remains. Because of this, Dark Eldar of status will often make pacts with Haemonculi, promising them fresh captives for their cruel art in exchange for medical treatment, biological enhancements, and even being brought back from the dead. Haemonculi ensure the near-immortality of Dark Eldar who can afford their services, and it is said they can be grown back to life from a single severed hand.{{Fn|1}} |
| − | Like most Dark Eldar groups they form into factions, known as [[Haemonculi Covens]] that base themselves across the Dark City. The Haemonculi and their covens are all secretly feared by the denizens of [[Commorragh]] despite their service, for one knows what horrors await if one crosses one of their order. Every Haemonculus considers himself akin to a god, and hence surrounds himself with a retinue of freakish acolytes that obey his every whim without hesitation. Many do not care to debase themselves by touching the ground, let alone sully themselves with physical | + | Like most Dark Eldar groups they form into factions, known as [[Haemonculi Covens]] that base themselves across the Dark City. The Haemonculi and their covens are all secretly feared by the denizens of [[Commorragh]] despite their service, for one knows what horrors await if one crosses one of their order. Every Haemonculus considers himself akin to a god, and hence surrounds himself with a retinue of freakish acolytes that obey his every whim without hesitation. Many do not care to debase themselves by touching the ground, let alone sully themselves with physical labour. To this end, they are assisted at all times by exotic technologies and an entourage of abominations such as [[Wracks]] and [[Grotesque]]s. Notorious megalomaniacs, their egos require the constant obeisance of subservient beings, most of whom they have fashioned themselves. These servants ensure the Coven’s captives are hauled about, flayed or dissected according to their master’s orders.{{Fn|4a}} |
| − | As masters of fleshcrafting, Haemonculi heavily modify | + | As masters of fleshcrafting, Haemonculi heavily modify their own bodies as their needs or whims dictate. Organs may be moved about as desired, with some keeping their heart and lungs in a hump on their back, hollowing out their torsos and giving the Haemonculi a gaunt and stretched appearance. Secondary and tertiary limbs are common, as is replacing one's blood with acid or other dangerous ichors. Some extend their spines into bony tails, or grow antlers and horns from their backs.{{Fn|4a}} |
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| − | The Haemonculi are always seeking new ways to inflict horror upon the denizens of the [[Materium]]. Certain Covens, such as the [[Children of Bone]], | + | Haemonculi are virtually immortal. The skills and technology that allow them to regenerate other Drukhari allow them to resurrect in their labs despite complete destruction of their bodies. The only way to permanently end a Haemonculus' existence is to destroy them in body and soul. Anything less than that merely ensures a methodical and inventive revenge upon their would-be killer.{{Fn|2e}}{{Fn|4a}} |
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| + | The Haemonculi are always seeking new ways to inflict horror upon the denizens of the [[Materium]]. Certain Covens, such as the [[Children of Bone]], specialise in developing thin Grotesques to aid them upon the battlefield, while the [[Ebon Sting|Coven of the Ebon Sting]] are famed for their especially venomous Engines of Pain. It is these hideous horrors and monstrous constructs that do the majority of the killing when the Coven mounts a raid. Having lived for thousands of years, the Haemonculi look upon the planet-wrecking wars of lesser races with a snickering amusement.{{Fn|2c}} | ||
==Equipment and Abilities== | ==Equipment and Abilities== | ||
| + | [[Image:Haemonculus Art.jpg|thumb|right|220px|[[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm|Dawn of War]] Haemonculus]] | ||
Haemonculi are known for carrying strange but lethal wargear unique to them. Some of this wargear is impossible to obtain even by [[Archons]]. | Haemonculi are known for carrying strange but lethal wargear unique to them. Some of this wargear is impossible to obtain even by [[Archons]]. | ||
| − | As every Haemonculus is old, perverse, and cunning, they carry some "dirty tricks" in their tainted sleeves. Having access to arcane wargear of the [[Dark Eldar]], they might possess some truly dreadful array of technology such as:{{Fn| | + | As every Haemonculus is old, perverse, and cunning, they carry some "dirty tricks" in their tainted sleeves. Having access to arcane wargear of the [[Dark Eldar]], they might possess some truly dreadful array of technology such as:{{Fn|4b}} |
| − | + | ;'''Weapons'''{{Fn|4b}} | |
| − | + | *[[Agonizer]] | |
| − | + | *[[Destructor (weapon)|Destructor]] | |
| − | + | *[[Electrocorrosive Whip]] | |
| − | + | *[[Flesh Gauntlet]] | |
| − | + | *[[Flensing Blade]] | |
| − | + | *[[Haemonculus Tools]] | |
| − | + | *[[Hexrifle]] | |
| − | + | *[[Husk Blade]] | |
| − | + | *[[Ichor Injector]] | |
| − | + | *[[Khaïdesi Haemovore]]s{{Fn|2d}} | |
| − | + | *[[Liquifier Gun]] | |
| − | + | *[[Mindphase Gauntlet]] | |
| − | + | *[[Ossefactor]] | |
| − | + | *[[Poisoner's Ampule]] | |
| − | + | *[[Scissorhand]] | |
| − | + | *[[Stinger Pistol]] | |
| − | + | *[[Venom Blade]] | |
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| − | + | ;'''Wargear''' | |
| − | + | *[[Animus Vitae]]{{Fn|2d}} | |
| − | + | *[[Archangel of Pain]] | |
| − | + | *[[Casket of Flensing]] | |
| − | + | *[[Crucible of Malediction]] | |
| − | + | *[[Dark Gate]] | |
| − | + | *[[Gnarlskin]]{{Fn|2d}} | |
| − | + | *[[Nightmare Doll]]{{Fn|2d}} | |
| − | + | *[[Panacea Perverted]]{{Fn|2d}} | |
| − | + | *[[Shattershard]] | |
| − | + | *[[Soul-Trap]] | |
| − | + | *[[Vexator mask]] | |
| + | *[[Webway Portal]] | ||
Haemonculi also employ many gruesome machines and minions in battle. Though often [[Wrack]]s and [[Grotesque]]s do much of their dirty work, Haemonculi consider [[Engines of Pain]] to be the pinnacle of their art.{{Fn|1}} | Haemonculi also employ many gruesome machines and minions in battle. Though often [[Wrack]]s and [[Grotesque]]s do much of their dirty work, Haemonculi consider [[Engines of Pain]] to be the pinnacle of their art.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | Perhaps most dangerously, the Haemonculi of the Dark City are able to transcend death entirely. By means of their twisted soul-science, they often leave a small part of their essence in rune-carved caskets and extradimensional pockets, so that even should their corporeal form be vaporised, they can inhabit new flesh. For a Haemonculus to be truly extinguished they must be utterly destroyed, both corporeally and spiritually.{{Fn| | + | Perhaps most dangerously, the Haemonculi of the Dark City are able to transcend death entirely. By means of their twisted soul-science, they often leave a small part of their essence in rune-carved caskets and extradimensional pockets, so that even should their corporeal form be vaporised, they can inhabit new flesh. For a Haemonculus to be truly extinguished they must be utterly destroyed, both corporeally and spiritually.{{Fn|2e}} |
==Haemonculi Covens== | ==Haemonculi Covens== | ||
| − | {{ | + | *{{main|Haemonculi Covens}} |
| − | + | Haemonculi form themselves into factions of like-minded individuals known as [[Haemonculi Coven]]s. Perhaps the most notable Haemonculi Coven is [[The Prophets of Flesh]].{{Fn|4c}} | |
| − | Haemonculi form themselves into factions known as Haemonculi | ||
==Disciplines and Factions== | ==Disciplines and Factions== | ||
| − | Viewing themselves as artists and master craftsmen, Haemonculi have developed many disciplines and | + | Viewing themselves as artists and master craftsmen, Haemonculi have developed many disciplines and specialities to their twisted work. These include:{{Fn|2a}} |
| − | *'''Nemesines''': These Haemonculi seek the best ways to kill every creature in the material world and beyond. The 'Ever-Nemesines' (or ''Ilynneadhs'' in [[Eldar Language|Eldar]]) take this art a step further, seeking to kill off ephemeral concepts such as hope and joy across entire [[sector]]s, erase knowledge or enlightenment from the [[ | + | *'''Nemesines''': These Haemonculi seek the best ways to kill every creature in the material world and beyond. The 'Ever-Nemesines' (or ''Ilynneadhs'' in [[Eldar Language|Eldar]]) take this art a step further, seeking to kill off ephemeral concepts such as hope and joy across entire [[sector]]s, erase knowledge or enlightenment from the [[Galaxy]], or slay great visionaries and leaders.{{Fn|2a}} |
*'''Black Cornucopians''': This discipline revolves around the concept that all of reality is theirs for the taking. As such, they are expert plunderers and are often architects of large-scale raids. Like [[Urien Rakarth]], they often stock their own private pocket dimensions with enough victims to see them through centuries of isolation.{{Fn|2a}} | *'''Black Cornucopians''': This discipline revolves around the concept that all of reality is theirs for the taking. As such, they are expert plunderers and are often architects of large-scale raids. Like [[Urien Rakarth]], they often stock their own private pocket dimensions with enough victims to see them through centuries of isolation.{{Fn|2a}} | ||
*'''Nadirists''': These Haemonculi embrace sin and corruption more so than even their brother [[Coven]]s. For them, depravity is an aim in and of itself. They seek to become gods not by the creation of malefic angels but by becoming the embodiment of pure evil.{{Fn|2a}} | *'''Nadirists''': These Haemonculi embrace sin and corruption more so than even their brother [[Coven]]s. For them, depravity is an aim in and of itself. They seek to become gods not by the creation of malefic angels but by becoming the embodiment of pure evil.{{Fn|2a}} | ||
| − | *'''Phoenex''': A hidden offshoot of the [[Ever-Nemesines]]. They seek to forge the Eldar race anew by the means of exterminating their own kind, be they [[Commorragh]], [[Craftworld]]ers, [[Harlequin]]s, or [[Exodite]]s. They believe that should the Eldar become extinct, [[Ynnead]] will be awakaned and the spiritual malaise of the Eldar lifted forever. They are the most secret of all brotherhoods, for their eagerness to see their brethren slain could see them undone. It is | + | *'''Phoenex''': A hidden offshoot of the [[Ever-Nemesines]]. They seek to forge the Eldar race anew by the means of exterminating their own kind, be they [[Commorragh]], [[Craftworld]]ers, [[Harlequin]]s, or [[Exodite]]s. They believe that should the Eldar become extinct, [[Ynnead]] will be awakaned and the spiritual malaise of the Eldar lifted forever. They are the most secret of all brotherhoods, for their eagerness to see their brethren slain could see them undone. It is rumoured that their philosophy is not limited to Commorragh, and that the Harlequins and even Craftworld leaders may share their goal.{{Fn|2a}} |
| − | *'''Scarlet Epicureans''': Perhaps the closest spiritual descendants of the old [[Eldar Empire]] that led to the birth of [[Slaanesh]]. They revel in | + | *'''Scarlet Epicureans''': Perhaps the closest spiritual descendants of the old [[Eldar Empire]] that led to the birth of [[Slaanesh]]. They revel in every iota of sensation. Some of these maniacal orgiasts attack the military forces of realspace in order to invite unusual varieties of death, savouring the sublime moment when their lives are snuffed out. After drinking in their own last moments like a vintage draught, they will be regrown in the depths of Commorragh.{{Fn|2a}} |
*'''Apparitians''': Make their lairs in mirrors and delight in the capture of the vain.{{Fn|2a}} | *'''Apparitians''': Make their lairs in mirrors and delight in the capture of the vain.{{Fn|2a}} | ||
*'''Vilethi''': Named for the [[Dark Muse]] [[Vileth]], they take part in Realspace raids purely to showcase their own superiority.{{Fn|2a}} | *'''Vilethi''': Named for the [[Dark Muse]] [[Vileth]], they take part in Realspace raids purely to showcase their own superiority.{{Fn|2a}} | ||
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==Notable Haemonculi== | ==Notable Haemonculi== | ||
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*[[Bellathonis]] | *[[Bellathonis]] | ||
*[[Croniarch Sekh]] | *[[Croniarch Sekh]] | ||
*[[Drecarus]]{{Fn|6}} | *[[Drecarus]]{{Fn|6}} | ||
*[[Faerughast]] | *[[Faerughast]] | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Gruemenael]] — A Haemonculus associated with the [[Kabal of the Black Heart]].{{Fn|9}} |
| − | *[[Iridivyst]] | + | *[[Iridivyst]] — A gourmet who wishes to experience being killed in new and interesting ways.{{Fn|2f}} |
*[[Khaeghris Xhakt]] | *[[Khaeghris Xhakt]] | ||
*[[Kresthekia]] | *[[Kresthekia]] | ||
*[[Maestru Thrylemnis]] | *[[Maestru Thrylemnis]] | ||
| + | *[[Makaxev Xorl-Thodt]]{{Fn|8}} | ||
*[[Malothrack]] | *[[Malothrack]] | ||
| + | *[[Mydilian]] — An [[Acothyst]] | ||
*[[Quvelich the Emaciator]] | *[[Quvelich the Emaciator]] | ||
*[[Shatterling Prince]]{{Fn|3}} | *[[Shatterling Prince]]{{Fn|3}} | ||
*[[Syndriq]] | *[[Syndriq]] | ||
| − | *[[Urien Rakarth]] | + | *[[Urien Rakarth]] — Master Haemonculus of [[The Prophets of Flesh]] |
*[[Vakillar U'riss]] | *[[Vakillar U'riss]] | ||
*[[Vlokarion]] | *[[Vlokarion]] | ||
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*[[Xelxyx]] | *[[Xelxyx]] | ||
*[[Xeryndtuil]] | *[[Xeryndtuil]] | ||
| + | *[[Yukor]] — Trained [[Lelith Hesperax]] and [[Morghana Nathrax]].{{Fn|10}} | ||
| + | *[[Zykleiades]] — Patriarch Noctis of [[The Black Descent]].{{Fn|7}} | ||
==Images== | ==Images== | ||
| − | <gallery heights="200px" widths="250px" mode=" | + | <gallery heights="200px" widths="250px" mode="nolines"> |
| − | + | File:UrienRakarth.jpg|[[Urien Rakarth]] | |
| − | + | File:Vakillar.jpg|[[Vakillar U'riss]] | |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | <gallery heights="200px" widths="250px" mode=" | + | |
| − | Image:Haemonculus | + | ===Miniatures=== |
| − | + | <gallery heights="200px" widths="250px" mode="nolines"> | |
| − | + | Image:Haemonculus.jpg|[[3rd Edition]] Haemonculus | |
| + | Image:DEHaemonculus.jpg|[[5th Edition]] Haemonculus | ||
| + | Image:Haemonculus7thE.jpg|[[7th Edition]] Haemonculus | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition)]], pgs. 37-40 | |
| − | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition)]], pgs. | + | *2: [[Haemonculus Covens - A Codex: Dark Eldar Supplement]]: |
| − | * | ||
**{{Endn|2a}}: ''Disciplines of the Haemonculi'' | **{{Endn|2a}}: ''Disciplines of the Haemonculi'' | ||
**{{Endn|2b}}: ''The Chronicle of Endless Woe'' | **{{Endn|2b}}: ''The Chronicle of Endless Woe'' | ||
**{{Endn|2c}}: ''Lords of Pain'' | **{{Endn|2c}}: ''Lords of Pain'' | ||
**{{Endn|2d}}: ''Diabolical Playthings'' | **{{Endn|2d}}: ''Diabolical Playthings'' | ||
| − | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex Supplement: White Scars (8th Edition)]], pg. 28 | + | **{{Endn|2e}}: ''The Theatre of Horrors'' |
| − | * | + | **{{Endn|2f}}: ''A Hideous Beauty'' |
| − | *{{Endn| | + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex Supplement: White Scars (8th Edition)]], pg. 28 — ''Huntsmen of the Stars'' |
| + | *4: [[Codex: Drukhari (8th Edition)]]: | ||
| + | **{{Endn|4a}}: pg. 68 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 87 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|4c}}: pgs. 34-35 | ||
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Rogue Trader: The Soul Reaver]], pg. 120 | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Rogue Trader: The Soul Reaver]], pg. 120 | ||
| − | + | *{{Endn|7}}: [[Path of the Archon (Novel)]], Chapters 6 & 14 | |
| − | *[[ | + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[White Dwarf 483]], pg. 53 — ''Heroes and Villains'' |
| − | *[[Dawn of War: Soulstorm]] | + | *{{Endn|9}}: [[Dawn of War: Soulstorm]] Dark Eldar Campaign — Gruemenael, Honour Guard unit info |
| + | *{{Endn|10}}: [[Lelith Hesperax: Queen of Knives (Novel)]], Chapter 2 | ||
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{{Drukhari Forces}} | {{Drukhari Forces}} | ||
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[[Category:Troops (Dark Eldar)]] | [[Category:Troops (Dark Eldar)]] | ||
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The Haemonculi are Dark Eldar surgeon-alchemists, adept at torture and biological manipulation.[1]
Contents
Overview
The first Haemonculi were originally the masters of the ancient Eldar Empire.[2b]
Haemonculi proclaim that the infliction of pain is one of the highest arts, if not the highest, and gleefully create choruses of screams and wails of agony whilst taking delight in every aspect of the discomfort of anyone unfortunate enough to fall under their blades. Haemonculi are also known as master manipulators of flesh, able to create horrific monstrosities and regenerate Dark Eldar slain in battle, provided enough of the body remains. Because of this, Dark Eldar of status will often make pacts with Haemonculi, promising them fresh captives for their cruel art in exchange for medical treatment, biological enhancements, and even being brought back from the dead. Haemonculi ensure the near-immortality of Dark Eldar who can afford their services, and it is said they can be grown back to life from a single severed hand.[1]
Like most Dark Eldar groups they form into factions, known as Haemonculi Covens that base themselves across the Dark City. The Haemonculi and their covens are all secretly feared by the denizens of Commorragh despite their service, for one knows what horrors await if one crosses one of their order. Every Haemonculus considers himself akin to a god, and hence surrounds himself with a retinue of freakish acolytes that obey his every whim without hesitation. Many do not care to debase themselves by touching the ground, let alone sully themselves with physical labour. To this end, they are assisted at all times by exotic technologies and an entourage of abominations such as Wracks and Grotesques. Notorious megalomaniacs, their egos require the constant obeisance of subservient beings, most of whom they have fashioned themselves. These servants ensure the Coven’s captives are hauled about, flayed or dissected according to their master’s orders.[4a]
As masters of fleshcrafting, Haemonculi heavily modify their own bodies as their needs or whims dictate. Organs may be moved about as desired, with some keeping their heart and lungs in a hump on their back, hollowing out their torsos and giving the Haemonculi a gaunt and stretched appearance. Secondary and tertiary limbs are common, as is replacing one's blood with acid or other dangerous ichors. Some extend their spines into bony tails, or grow antlers and horns from their backs.[4a]
Haemonculi are virtually immortal. The skills and technology that allow them to regenerate other Drukhari allow them to resurrect in their labs despite complete destruction of their bodies. The only way to permanently end a Haemonculus' existence is to destroy them in body and soul. Anything less than that merely ensures a methodical and inventive revenge upon their would-be killer.[2e][4a]
The Haemonculi are always seeking new ways to inflict horror upon the denizens of the Materium. Certain Covens, such as the Children of Bone, specialise in developing thin Grotesques to aid them upon the battlefield, while the Coven of the Ebon Sting are famed for their especially venomous Engines of Pain. It is these hideous horrors and monstrous constructs that do the majority of the killing when the Coven mounts a raid. Having lived for thousands of years, the Haemonculi look upon the planet-wrecking wars of lesser races with a snickering amusement.[2c]
Equipment and Abilities
Dawn of War Haemonculus
Haemonculi are known for carrying strange but lethal wargear unique to them. Some of this wargear is impossible to obtain even by Archons.
As every Haemonculus is old, perverse, and cunning, they carry some "dirty tricks" in their tainted sleeves. Having access to arcane wargear of the Dark Eldar, they might possess some truly dreadful array of technology such as:[4b]
- Weapons[4b]
- Agonizer
- Destructor
- Electrocorrosive Whip
- Flesh Gauntlet
- Flensing Blade
- Haemonculus Tools
- Hexrifle
- Husk Blade
- Ichor Injector
- Khaïdesi Haemovores[2d]
- Liquifier Gun
- Mindphase Gauntlet
- Ossefactor
- Poisoner's Ampule
- Scissorhand
- Stinger Pistol
- Venom Blade
- Wargear
- Animus Vitae[2d]
- Archangel of Pain
- Casket of Flensing
- Crucible of Malediction
- Dark Gate
- Gnarlskin[2d]
- Nightmare Doll[2d]
- Panacea Perverted[2d]
- Shattershard
- Soul-Trap
- Vexator mask
- Webway Portal
Haemonculi also employ many gruesome machines and minions in battle. Though often Wracks and Grotesques do much of their dirty work, Haemonculi consider Engines of Pain to be the pinnacle of their art.[1]
Perhaps most dangerously, the Haemonculi of the Dark City are able to transcend death entirely. By means of their twisted soul-science, they often leave a small part of their essence in rune-carved caskets and extradimensional pockets, so that even should their corporeal form be vaporised, they can inhabit new flesh. For a Haemonculus to be truly extinguished they must be utterly destroyed, both corporeally and spiritually.[2e]
Haemonculi Covens
Haemonculi form themselves into factions of like-minded individuals known as Haemonculi Covens. Perhaps the most notable Haemonculi Coven is The Prophets of Flesh.[4c]
Disciplines and Factions
Viewing themselves as artists and master craftsmen, Haemonculi have developed many disciplines and specialities to their twisted work. These include:[2a]
- Nemesines: These Haemonculi seek the best ways to kill every creature in the material world and beyond. The 'Ever-Nemesines' (or Ilynneadhs in Eldar) take this art a step further, seeking to kill off ephemeral concepts such as hope and joy across entire sectors, erase knowledge or enlightenment from the Galaxy, or slay great visionaries and leaders.[2a]
- Black Cornucopians: This discipline revolves around the concept that all of reality is theirs for the taking. As such, they are expert plunderers and are often architects of large-scale raids. Like Urien Rakarth, they often stock their own private pocket dimensions with enough victims to see them through centuries of isolation.[2a]
- Nadirists: These Haemonculi embrace sin and corruption more so than even their brother Covens. For them, depravity is an aim in and of itself. They seek to become gods not by the creation of malefic angels but by becoming the embodiment of pure evil.[2a]
- Phoenex: A hidden offshoot of the Ever-Nemesines. They seek to forge the Eldar race anew by the means of exterminating their own kind, be they Commorragh, Craftworlders, Harlequins, or Exodites. They believe that should the Eldar become extinct, Ynnead will be awakaned and the spiritual malaise of the Eldar lifted forever. They are the most secret of all brotherhoods, for their eagerness to see their brethren slain could see them undone. It is rumoured that their philosophy is not limited to Commorragh, and that the Harlequins and even Craftworld leaders may share their goal.[2a]
- Scarlet Epicureans: Perhaps the closest spiritual descendants of the old Eldar Empire that led to the birth of Slaanesh. They revel in every iota of sensation. Some of these maniacal orgiasts attack the military forces of realspace in order to invite unusual varieties of death, savouring the sublime moment when their lives are snuffed out. After drinking in their own last moments like a vintage draught, they will be regrown in the depths of Commorragh.[2a]
- Apparitians: Make their lairs in mirrors and delight in the capture of the vain.[2a]
- Vilethi: Named for the Dark Muse Vileth, they take part in Realspace raids purely to showcase their own superiority.[2a]
- Repugnomancers: Noted for their love of lethal traps and hidden surprises.[2a]
Notable Haemonculi
- Bellathonis
- Croniarch Sekh
- Drecarus[6]
- Faerughast
- Gruemenael — A Haemonculus associated with the Kabal of the Black Heart.[9]
- Iridivyst — A gourmet who wishes to experience being killed in new and interesting ways.[2f]
- Khaeghris Xhakt
- Kresthekia
- Maestru Thrylemnis
- Makaxev Xorl-Thodt[8]
- Malothrack
- Mydilian — An Acothyst
- Quvelich the Emaciator
- Shatterling Prince[3]
- Syndriq
- Urien Rakarth — Master Haemonculus of The Prophets of Flesh
- Vakillar U'riss
- Vlokarion
- Xelxyx
- Xeryndtuil
- Yukor — Trained Lelith Hesperax and Morghana Nathrax.[10]
- Zykleiades — Patriarch Noctis of The Black Descent.[7]
Images
Miniatures
3rd Edition Haemonculus
5th Edition Haemonculus
7th Edition Haemonculus
Sources
- 1: Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition), pgs. 37-40
- 2: Haemonculus Covens - A Codex: Dark Eldar Supplement:
- 3: Codex Supplement: White Scars (8th Edition), pg. 28 — Huntsmen of the Stars
- 4: Codex: Drukhari (8th Edition):
- 6: Rogue Trader: The Soul Reaver, pg. 120
- 7: Path of the Archon (Novel), Chapters 6 & 14
- 8: White Dwarf 483, pg. 53 — Heroes and Villains
- 9: Dawn of War: Soulstorm Dark Eldar Campaign — Gruemenael, Honour Guard unit info
- 10: Lelith Hesperax: Queen of Knives (Novel), Chapter 2
| Dark Eldar Forces | |
|---|---|
| Command | Archon • Haemonculus • Haemonculus Ancient • Succubus • Beastmaster • Dracon • Sybarite |
| Elites & Specialists | Grotesques • Incubi • Kabalite Trueborn • Mandrakes • Crimson Duelist • Disciple of Yaelindra • Elixicant • Flayer • Skysplinter Assassin |
| Troops | Kabalite Warriors • Kabalite Gunner (Heavy Gunner) • Kabalite Agents • Hekatarii • Wracks • Hellions • Scourge • Vampire • Razorwing • Clawed Fiend • Khymera • |
| Vehicles | Reaver Jetbike • Venom • Cronos Parasite Engine • Talos Pain Engine • Raider • Ravager • Reaper • Tantalus • Rampage • Barge of Torturous Delights |
| Aircraft | Razorwing Jetfighter • Raven Fighter • Wraith Raider • Voidraven Bomber • Void Dragon Phoenix |
| Special Characters | Asdrubael Vect • Drazhar, Master of Blades • Kheradruakh, the Decapitator • Lelith Hesperax • Lady Malys • Baron Sathonyx • Urien Rakarth • Duke Sliscus |
