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{{otheruses|USE=Eldar faction|OTHERUSE=animated series|OTHERPAGE=The Exodite (Animation)}}
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[[Image:Exodite.jpg|thumb|right|'''Exodite''' [[Dragon Knight]] atop their [[Giant Reptile#Dragons|Raptor]] battles a [[Salamanders]] [[Space Marine]] during the [[Great Crusade]].{{Fn|1}}]]
The '''Exodites''' are the [[Eldar]] who abandoned their homeworlds before the [[Fall of the Eldar|Fall]], establishing new cities on [[Maiden Worlds]] of the [[Eldar Empire]] in order to escape the growing decadence of their civilization.{{Fn|10}} Protected from [[Slaanesh]]'s predation by their [[World Spirit]], they purposefully live a physically rigorous life{{Fn|2a}}, expressing the intensity of their [[Aeldari]] nature through a powerful loyalty to their clans and a strong determination to acheive the clan's objectives.{{Fn|20}} They are known for the martial superiority of their [[Dragon Knights]].
Exodite tribes are nomadic timing their planting and harvests with the seasons and moving between settlements and seasonal camps, arriving in in the late summer to collect crops planted in the spring and remaining until it is time to plant crops the following year,{{Fn|2a}} with some tribes even migrating through the [[Webway]] to reach new grazing lands as seasons change.{{Fn|22}} It is notable that no matter how hard-fought their disputes might be, no Eldar would despoil or steal the crops of a rival tribe even though these lie unprotected for months at a time.{{Fn|2a}} Exodite cities are meagre, small, and thinly scattered{{Fn|2a}}, built of [[Wraithbone]] towers{{Fn|6}} and quarried stone domes{{Fn|8}}{{Fn|1}} they co-exist with wild beasts of all kinds.{{Fn|2a}} The lives Exodites live is thought to be similar to the ancient Eldar empire before the [[Fall of the Eldar|Fall and birth]] of [[Slaanesh]].{{Fn|2a}}
Most of Exodite life revolve around the [[Giant Reptiles#Dragons|DragonsDragon]] s they ride and herd, and it is said that Exodite warriors are practically born into a dragon's saddle.{{Fn|2a}} Exodites herd and work bestial dragons, including [[Megasaur]]s{{Fn|2a}} and [[Megadon]]s,{{Fn|20}} from the backs of horse-sized dragon [[Raptor (Dinosaur)|Raptor]]s{{Fn|1}} with [[Laser Lance]]s,{{Fn|2a}} but they may also do so from the helms of [[Eldar Knights]]{{Fn|20}} or with [[Scout Walker]]s{{Fn|24}}. Exodites eat and trade valuable dragon meat, they fashion their clothes from dragon hide,{{Fn|2a}} and they sing dragon bones into their structures and tools{{Fn|6}}. In times of war, exodite clans will ride as [[Dragon Knights]], primarily atop the horse-sized [[Raptors]]{{Fn|1}} but also in aerial squadrons of atop fire-breathing{{Fn|13}} flying dragons including [[Pterosaur|Giant Pterosaur]],{{Fn|5a}} with the clan chief alone rightfully riding the fearsome and giant [[Carnosaur]].{{Fn|10}} Working Dragons are also brought into combat, with heavy weapons mounted in troop-carrying howdahs.{{Fn|6}} While not willingly hostile, the Exodites are a stout, self-confident people and still possess the mythical pride, even arrogance, of the ancient Eldar race.{{Fn|2b}}
Exodites do not follow the [[Eldar Path|Asuryan Paths]] of their [[Asuryani]] cousins but do see the value of maintaining discipline, they purposefully live a rigorous life{{Fn|2a}} eschewing the ancient Eldar technology they maintain mastery of{{Fn|2a}} to purge their souls in a ceaseless battle against the environment,{{Fn|5a}} expressing the intensity of their [[Aeldari]] nature through a powerful loyalty to their clans and a strong determination to acheive the clan's objectives.{{Fn|20}} Exodites continue to revere the pantheon of [[Eldar Gods]], they take no joy in warfare, fearful of the battlelust of [[Khaine]],{{Fn|14}} and thier [[Worldsinger]]s who guide their dead into the afterlife of the [[World Spirit]] are associated with [[Isha]].{{Fn|5b}}
The Exodite approach to technology is drastically different from their [[Aeldari]] cousins, viewing the rigor of physical labor as better for their souls than the convenience of technology (e.g. choosing to climb stairs rather than use [[Gravatic Impellers]]{{Fn|19}}), but their mastery of ancient [[Eldar]] technologies has not atrophied. When threatened with war, all prohibitions are set aside{{Fn|25}} and the Exodites empty their armories of ancient weaponry to become a deadly fighting force. Exodites generally prefer to make their tools and clothing from materials native to their [[Maiden World]], as psychoplastics like [[Wraithbone]] are scarce, but Exodites will substitute [[Giant Reptile#Dragon|Dragon]] bone in their [[Bonesinger|Bonesinging]]{{Fn|6}} and will otherwise trade with the [[Craftworlds]] for any materials they cannot create themselves{{Fn|2a}}. Their intentional neglect of technology, and demand for Craftworld materials, has lead to the mistaken beleif among the [[Asuryani]] that the [[Exodite World]]s are backward and rustic.{{Fn|2a}} Like their [[Asuryani]] cousins, Exodites wear spirit stones, although their stones are shattered on altars{{Fn|2a}} and the [[Worldsinger]]{{Fn|15}} joins their spirits with the [[World Spirit]] when they die.
In times of war, Exodites will don [[Mesh Armour]]{{Fn|2a}} and armour of bone{{Fn|2a}} under robes and capes of rough loose woven fabric{{Fn|27}} to protect themselves, all manner of scrimshaw jewelry and decorations crafted from local wildlife,{{Fn|6} and} wield a variety of weapons including [[Ranger Long Rifle|Long Rifle]]s{{Fn|2a}}, [[Lasguns]]{{Fn|2a}}, [[Shuriken]] weapons{{Fn|2a}}, and [[Power Blade]]s.{{Fn|2a}} Exodite champions will sometimes travel the galaxy, often among the [[Ranger|Outcasts]] and [[Corsairs]] and in that time collect wargear and relics of immense power. [[Dragon Knights]] will mount horse-sized and giant flying [[Giant Reptile#Dragon|Dragon]]s, exodite royalty ride [[Eldar Knight]]s{{Fn|20}}, and other Exodites will attend howdahs mounted on the backs of herd [[Giant Reptile#Dragon|Dragon]]s with [[Support Weapon Battery|Heavy Weapons]]. Exodites remain wild and powerful seers{{Fn|2a}}, and fight with retinues of [[Warlock]]s and [[Farseer]]s{{Fn|22}}. Exodites are among the galaxy's greated animal trainers, with nearly every [[Kurnite Hunter]] learning their menagerie on [[Exodite World]]s{{fn|28}}, and will routinely employ creatures like the [[Faolchú]]{{fn|28}}, [[Wyvach]], or [[Raptorhounds]] to patrol and hunt.{{Fn|26}}
===World Spirit===
* [[Dragon Knight]]s{{Fn|2c}} on Horse-sized [[Raptor (Dinosaur)|Raptor]]s.{{Fn|1a}}
* [[Dragon Knight]]s{{Fn|6}} on Flying [[Giant Reptile#Dragon|Dragons]].{{Fn|6}}
* [[Dragon Knight]] Lords{{Fn|2c}} on Tyranossaurus-like [[Carnosaurs]].{{Fn|6}}
* Infantry, charging on foot or from [[Howdah]]s armed with [[Shuriken Weapon]]s and musical instruments{{Fn|6}}
* [[Worldsinger]]s{{Fn|5}}
* [[Kurnite Hunter]]s{{Fn|28}}
* Herd [[Giant Reptile#Dragon|Herd Dragon]]s, including [[Megasaur]]s{{Fn|2a}}, [[Megadon]]s{{Fn|14}}, [[Miradon]]s{{Fn|30}}, and [[Lithodons]]{{Fn|14}}, as well as building-sized [[Brachiosaur]]{{Fn|6}} saddled with [[Howdah]]s to carry Infantry{{Fn|14}} or Heavy Weapons.{{Fn|1a}}
* Upset hordes of stampeding dinosaurs, including [[Stegosaur]]s.{{Fn|1a}}
*[[Eldar Knight]] war machines{{Fn|2b}}