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The '''Asurya'''{{Fn|11}} or '''Aspect Warriors''' form the main military strength of the [[Eldar]] armies. These Eldar have chosen to walk the [[Eldar Path_#Path of the Warrior|Path of the Warrior]]. Once an Eldar has chosen to tread this path they join an Aspect Shrine, a group of warriors dedicated to one Aspect. There, [[Exarch]]s train them in a specific aspect of warfare.
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The '''Aspect Warriors''', or ''Asureah''{{Fn|18}}, form the main military strength of the [[Craftworld Eldar]] armies. These Eldar have chosen to walk the [[Eldar Path#Path of the Warrior|Path of the Warrior]]. Once an Eldar has chosen to tread this path they join an [[Aspect Shrine]], a group of warriors dedicated to one Aspect. There, [[Exarch]]s train them in a specific aspect of warfare.
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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Each Warrior Aspect represents a facet of the Eldar war god, [[Kaela Mensha Khaine]], and thus embodies a specific aspect of Eldar warfare. Each shrine was founded millennia ago by a single [[Phoenix Lord]]. It is impossible to say how many different Aspects there are. The most common Aspects have shrines on most [[Craftworld]]s, while some Aspects are unique to a particular Craftworld - such as the weirdly terrifying [[Slicing Orbs of Zandros]], which are confined to a single shrine on a single craftworld.{{Fn|2}} The '''[[Phoenix Lords]]''' are legendary aspect warriors who are seen as the leaders of each '''Aspect Warrior''' shrine.{{Fn|4b}}
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[[Image:AspectWarriors.jpg|thumb|right|Aspect Warriors battle to defend their Craftworld{{Fn|4a}}]]
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==Notable Aspect Warriors==
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The [[Path of the Warrior]] is walked by those [[Craftworld]]s who feel what is dubbed the touch of [[Khaine]]. This may be anger, fear, resentment, or some other negative emotion caused by an event or life or may come with seemingly no cause. To not be overcome by these emotions and fall to indulgence or excess, as their [[Eldar Empire|ancestors had]] before the [[Fall of the Eldar|Fall]], those afflicted by Khaine's touch learn to contain and focus their negative thoughts and release it during battle. The careful moderation and control of ones emotions and the ability to control and focus ones violent tendencies is the first step to walking the Path of the Warrior. To do this, most who walk the Path of the Warrior end up joining one of the Aspect Warrior [[Aspect Shrine|Shrines]], which exist in numbers on each Craftworld.{{Fn|3a}}
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===Major Aspect Shrines===
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In their chosen Warrior Shrine, they learn from their [[Exarch]] instructors to form and control their '''War-Mask''', which allows them to contain and release their fury at will and can only be unleashed in battle against a foe.{{Fn|3a}} Outside of battle, Aspect Warriors lift their war-mask and are free to continue their regular lives on the Craftworld outside of training or battle summons. When the Aspect Warrior feels they have mastered their emotions and no longer need their war-masks, they will leave the Path of the Warrior and begin a new Path. Those who prove unable to ever lift their war-mask are Exarchs and do not ever leave their warrior shrine outside of battle, nor do they ever leave the Path of the Warrior.{{Fn|3b}}
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[[File:AlaitocVSEvilSunz.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Fire Dragon]]s, [[Striking Scorpion]]s, and [[Dark Reaper]]s battle [[Evil Sunz]] beside other [[Alaitoc]] forces.{{Fn|21}}]]
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Each Warrior Aspect represents a facet of the Eldar war god, [[Kaela Mensha Khaine]], and thus embodies a specific aspect of Eldar warfare, and each [[Aspect Shrine|Shrine]]'s founder becomes its [[Phoenix Lord]].{{Fn|4b}} It is impossible to say how many different Aspects there are,{{Fn|4b}} and with each generation new Aspects gain favour while others fall to disuse.{{Fn|9}} The most common Aspects have shrines on most [[Craftworld]]s, while some Aspects are unique to a particular Craftworld - such as the weirdly terrifying [[Slicing Orbs of Zandros]], which are confined to a single shrine on a single craftworld.{{Fn|2}} The firstborn Aspects created by the [[Asurya]], [[Asurmen]]'s first students are said to remain eternal – these include the [[Howling Banshee]]s, [[Fire Dragon]]s, [[Dark Reaper]]s, [[Swooping Hawk]]s, [[Striking Scorpion]]s and Asurmen's own [[Dire Avenger]]s.{{Fn|9}}
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While only the [[Crimson Hunter]] is known by name,{{Fn|6a}} many [[Eldar Vehicles (List)#Aircraft|Eldar Aircraft]] are only piloted by Eldar walking the [[Eldar Path#Path of the Warrior|Path of the Warrior]], including the [[Nightwing]],{{Fn|19}} [[Nightshade Interceptor]],{{Fn|6a}} [[Eagle Bomber]],{{Fn|1}} and [[Phoenix Bomber]].{{Fn|19}} The notable exception is the [[Hemlock Wraithfighter]], which is only piloted by [[Spiritseer]]s.{{Fn|6b}}
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Aspect Warriors will often carry with them a symbolic relic of their shrine in order to observe proper rituals at all times. At minimum, they carry a meditative [[wraithbone]] icon, typically styled as a rune of significance to the Aspect. Others might carry battle rites, relevant poetry, or speeches of past heroes for reference.{{Fn|12b}}
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==Exarchs==
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[[File:YinYang.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Symbol of the Eldar warrior spirit. It represents the Eldar's fury of emotion, balanced with the cold surety of skill.{{Fn|20}}]]
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{{Main|Exarch}}
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Exarchs are aspect warriors who have lost themselves upon the Path of the Warrior and are unable to ever leave it again. They become Exarchs: simultaneously priests of [[Khaine]], caretakers of individual [[Aspect Shrine|Shrines]], and trainers, teachers, and instructors of the respective aspect. They are equipped with very ancient weaponry and armour. Each aspect has its own particular kind of Exarch. On the battlefield, an Exarch commands an individual squad of aspect warriors. Exarchs are formidable warriors, and most of them can use their abilities to help the whole squad of aspect warriors under their command.{{Fn|8}}
  
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==Known Aspects==
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It is said that with each generation, new Aspects gain favour and old ones fall into disuse but the firstborn aspects of the [[Asurya]] remain eternal.{{fn|9}}
 
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! scope=row | [[Image:Direavengerrune.jpg|50px]] || [[Dire Avengers]]{{Fn|12a}}
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| [[Asurmen]], the Hand of [[Asuryan]] || Noble punishment, valour, discipline||Tactical flexibility ||{{Fn|12}}
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| [[Asurmen]], the Hand of [[Asuryan]].{{Fn|12a}} <br>Founder of the [[Path of the Warrior]]{{Fn|9}}|| Noble punishment of [[Asuryan]], valour, discipline{{Fn|12a}}||Tactical flexibility{{Fn|12a}}
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! scope=row | [[Image:Bansheerune8th.jpg|50px]] || [[Howling Banshees]]{{Fn|12a}}
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| [[Jain Zar]], the Storm of Silence,{{Fn|12a}} <br>First of the [[Asurya]]{{Fn|9}} || Fury, cunning of [[Morai-Heg]]{{Fn|12a}}||Close combat and speed{{Fn|12a}}
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! scope=row | [[Image:Firedragonrune8th.jpg|50px]] || [[Fire Dragons]]{{Fn|12a}}
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| [[Fuegan]] of the Fiery Heart,{{Fn|9}} the Burning Lance{{Fn|12a}}<br> second of the [[Asurya]]{{Fn|9}}||Elemental destruction, the [[Dragon]]{{Fn|12a}}||Heat weapons, anti-tank{{Fn|12a}}
 
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! scope=row | [[Image:Bansheerune8th.jpg|50px]] || [[Howling Banshees]]
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! scope=row | [[Image:Reaperrune.jpg|50px]] || [[Dark Reapers]]{{Fn|12a}}
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| [[Jain Zar]], the Storm of Silence || Fury, cunning of [[Morai-Heg]]||Close combat and speed||{{Fn|12}}
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| [[Maugan Ra]], the Harvester of Souls,{{Fn|12a}} <br>Third of the [[Asurya]]{{Fn|9}}||The Destroyer, the harvester of souls{{Fn|12a}}||Heavy firepower{{Fn|12a}}
 
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! scope=row | [[Image:Reaperrune.jpg|50px]] || [[Dark Reapers]]
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! scope=row | [[Image:8thpg46.jpg|50px]] || [[Swooping Hawks]]{{Fn|12a}}
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| [[Maugan Ra]], the Harvester of Souls ||The Destroyer, the harvester of souls||Heavy firepower||{{Fn|12}}
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| [[Baharroth]], the Cry of the Wind,{{Fn|12a}} <br>Fourth of the [[Asurya]]{{fn|9}}||Retribution and judgement, the [[Hawk (Eldar Mythology)|Hawk]]{{Fn|12a}}||Aerial Combat{{Fn|12a}}
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! scope=row | [[Image:Scorpionrune.jpg|50px]] || [[Striking Scorpions]]{{Fn|12a}}
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| [[Karandras]], the Shadow Hunter{{Fn|12a}} <br>(Formerly [[Ahra]], last of the [[Asurya]]){{Fn|9}}||The hunter and the killer, [[Murekh]]{{Fn|12a}}||Stealth, assassination{{Fn|12a}}
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| [[Fuegan]], the Burning Lance||Elemental destruction, the [[Dragon]]||Heat weapons, anti-tank||{{Fn|12}}
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! scope=col style="color:#dddddd;background-color: #555555;"| Name
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! scope=col style="color:#dddddd;background-color: #555555;"| Phoenix Lord
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! scope=row | [[Image:Scorpionrune.jpg|50px]] || [[Striking Scorpions]]
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! scope=row | [[Image:8thpg56.jpg|50px]] || [[Shining Spears]]{{Fn|13}}
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| [[Karandras]], the Shadow Hunter||The hunter and the killer||Stealth, assassination||{{Fn|12}}
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| [[Drastanta]], the Tempest of Starlight{{Fn|13}}||Khaine's spear, which struck like lightning{{Fn|13}}||[[Jetbike]]s{{Fn|13}}
 
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! scope=row | [[Image:8thpg46.jpg|50px]] || [[Swooping Hawks]]
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! scope=row | [[Image:Spiderrune.jpg|50px]] || [[Warp Spiders]]{{Fn|12a}}
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| [[Baharroth]], the Cry of the Wind||Retribution and judgement, the [[Hawk (Eldar Mythology)|Hawk]]||Aerial combat||{{Fn|12}}
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| [[Lhykhis]], the Whispering Web{{Fn|12a}}||The trapper and ensnarer, the [[Lhykosidae]]{{Fn|12a}}||[[Teleport]], the ambush.{{Fn|12a}}
 
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! scope=row | [[Image:8thpg56.jpg|50px]] || [[Shining Spears]]
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! scope=row | [[Image:CHRune.jpg|50px]] || [[Crimson Hunters]]{{Fn|6a}}
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| [[Drastanta]], the Tempest of Starlight||Khaine's spear, which struck like lightning||[[Jetbike]]s||{{Fn|13}}
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| Unknown ||The Bloody [[Blades of Khaine]] which defeated [[Oghanothir]]{{Fn|6a}}||[[Nightshade Interceptor|Aircraft]].{{Fn|6a}}
 
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! scope=row | [[Image:Spiderrune.jpg|50px]] || [[Warp Spiders]]
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! scope=row | [[Image:SSRune.jpg|50px]] || [[Shadow Spectres]]{{Fn|5}}
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| [[Lhykhis]], the Whispering Web||The trapper and ensnarer, the [[Lhykosidae]]||[[Teleport]] assaults||{{Fn|12}}
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| [[Irillyth]], the Shade of Twilight{{Fn|5}}||The Eternal Warrior of [[Khaine]], for whom death is no release from duty{{Fn|5}}||Eliminate heavy armour.{{Fn|5}}
 
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===Minor Aspect Shrines===
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==Other Aspects==
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There are dozens{{Fn|10a}} of aspects of [[Kaela Mensha Khaine|Khaine, the Lord of Murder]] many of which go unnamed.
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[[image:AspectWarriors2E.png|thumb|right|300px|Eldar Aspect Warriors.{{Fn|4d}}]]
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There are dozens{{Fn|10a}} of minor [[Aspect Shrine]]s of [[Kaela Mensha Khaine|Khaine, the Lord of Murder]].{{Fn||10a}} Some, like the [[Slicing Orbs]] of [[Zandros]]{{Fn|4c}} appear on just one [[Craftworld]], and there are many others which go unnamed.{{Fn|10a}}
 
*[[Blinding Claw]]s{{Fn|10a}}
 
*[[Blinding Claw]]s{{Fn|10a}}
 
*[[Coiled Serpent]]s{{Fn|10a}}
 
*[[Coiled Serpent]]s{{Fn|10a}}
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[[Image:AspectWarriors.jpg|thumb|right|[[Aspect Warrior]]s battle to defend their Craftworld{{Fn|4a}}]]
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*[[Crystal Dragon]]s{{Fn|3c}}{{Fn|10a}}
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*[[Crimson Hunter]]s are rare aspect warriors that pilot Eldar aircraft and excel in dogfighting and air combat.
 
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*[[Crystal Dragon]]s{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|10a}}
 
 
*[[Ebon Talons]]{{Fn|7}}{{Fn|10a}}
 
*[[Ebon Talons]]{{Fn|7}}{{Fn|10a}}
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*[[Eagle Pilot]]s{{Fn|1}}
 
 
*[[Golden Raptor]]s{{Fn|10a}}
 
*[[Golden Raptor]]s{{Fn|10a}}
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*[[Shadow Spectres]] are the Eldar warriors who take Khaine's embodiment of the Eternal Warrior. Burning tank chassis are the constant reminder of the power of their [[Prism Rifle]]s. Fallen Shadow Spectres are often put into [[wraithbone]] bodies.
 
 
*[[Slicing Orbs]]{{Fn|4c}}{{Fn|10a}}
 
*[[Slicing Orbs]]{{Fn|4c}}{{Fn|10a}}
 
*[[Star Eagle]]s{{Fn|11}}
 
*[[Star Eagle]]s{{Fn|11}}
  
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==Exarchs==
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===Known Aspects Without Known Names===
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{{Main|Exarch}}
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*[[Eagle Bomber]] [[Eagle Pilot|Pilots]]{{Fn|1}}
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Exarchs are former aspect warriors who have lost themselves upon the Path of the Warrior and are unable to ever leave it again. They become Exarchs: simultaneously priests of [[Khaine]], caretakers of individual shrines, and trainers, teachers, and instructors of the respective aspect. They are equipped with very ancient weaponry and armour. Each aspect has its own particular kind of Exarch. On the battlefield, an Exarch commands an individual squad of aspect warriors. Exarchs are formidable warriors, and most of them can use their abilities to help the whole squad of aspect warriors under their command.{{Fn|8}}
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*[[Phoenix Bomber]] Pilots{{Fn|19}}
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*[[Nightwing]] Pilots{{Fn|19}}
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==Notable Aspect Warriors==
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*[[Aluinnthralann]] - [[Warp Spider]] [[Exarch]] of [[Iyanden]].{{Fn|16}}
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*[[Korlandril]] - [[Striking Scorpion]] [[Exarch]] of [[Alaitoc]].{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|3b}}{{Fn|3c}}
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*[[Niadien]] - [[Striking Scorpion]] [[Exarch]] of [[Ulthwé]], chosen as [[Avatar of Khaine#The Ritual of Awakening|Young King]].{{Fn|17}}
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*[[Quaillindral]] - [[Fire Dragon]] [[Exarch]] of [[Iyanden]].{{Fn|14}}
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*[[The Visarch]] (Formerly) - [[Dire Avenger]] [[Exarch]] of [[Biel-Tan]].{{Fn|15}}
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==Aspect Shrines==
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{{main|List of Known Aspect Shrines}}
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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*[[Aspect Shell]]
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*[[Phoenix Lord]]s
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*[[Inquisitor Magazine Issue 12]]
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*The [[Asurya]]
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*[[Aspect Armour]]
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*[[Guardian]]
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Shadow Point (Novel)]], {{Cite This}}, pg. 42
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Shadow Point (Novel)]], pg. 42
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex Imperialis (Background Book)]], pg. 65
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex Imperialis (Background Book)]], pg. 65
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Path of the Warrior (Novel)]], {{Cite This}}, pg. 279
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Path of the Warrior (Novel)]]:
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|3a}}: ''Rejection''
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**{{Endn|3b}}: ''Focus''
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**{{Endn|3c}}: ''Legacy''
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*4: [[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]]:
 
**{{Endn|4a}}: Cover
 
**{{Endn|4a}}: Cover
 
**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 11
 
**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 11
 
**{{Endn|4c}}: pg. 23
 
**{{Endn|4c}}: pg. 23
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*{{Endn|5}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/Eldar/SHADOW-SPECTRES-ASPECT-WARRIOR-SQUAD.html Shadow Spectres Aspect Warrior Squad] [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/S/shadow-spectres.pdf] by [[Forge World]] ''(accessed 2010.11.08)''
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**{{Endn|4d}}: pg. 17
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]] {{Cite this}}
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Eleven - The Doom of Mymeara]], pgs. 138-143
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Asurmen: Hand of Asuryan (Novel)]], {{Cite This}}
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*6: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]]:
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**{{Endn|6a}}: pg. 39
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**{{Endn|6b}}: pg. 52
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Asurmen: Hand of Asuryan (Novel)]], Chapter 22
 
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex Imperialis (Background Book)]], pg. 70
 
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex Imperialis (Background Book)]], pg. 70
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*{{Endn|9}}: [https://archive.ph/79YHN Warhammer Community: World Championships Preview – Aeldari Phoenix Lords step from the webway] ''(Saved archive page, dated 22 Nov 2024, last accessed 22 November 2024, original link: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/gw3wcpc7/world-championships-preview-aeldari-phoenix-lords-step-from-the-webway/)''
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition)]], pg. 8
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*{{Endn|10}}: [[Codex: Aeldari (9th Edition)]]
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*10: [[Codex: Aeldari (9th Edition)]]:
 
**{{Endn|10a}}: pg. 33
 
**{{Endn|10a}}: pg. 33
 
**{{Endn|10b}}: pg. 129
 
**{{Endn|10b}}: pg. 129
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*{{Endn|11}}: [[White Dwarf 302 (UK)]] pg. 63
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*{{Endn|11}}: [[White Dwarf 302 (UK)]], pg. 63
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*{{Endn|12}}: [[Wrath & Glory - Aeldari - Inheritance of Embers]] - pgs. 22-30
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*12: [[Wrath & Glory - Aeldari - Inheritance of Embers]]:
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*{{Endn|13}}: [[ White Dwarf 511 (UK)]], pgs. 78-81
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**{{Endn|12a}}: pgs. 22-30
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**{{Endn|12b}}: pg. 95
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*{{Endn|13}}: [[White Dwarf 511 (UK)]], pgs. 78-81
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*{{Endn|14}}: [[Codex: Iyanden]], pg. 17
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*{{Endn|15}}: [[Psychic Awakening: Phoenix Rising]], pg. 70
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*{{Endn|16}}: [[Apocalypse War Zone: Valedor]], pg. 11
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*{{Endn|17}}: [[Codex: Eye of Terror (3rd Edition)]], pg. 10
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*{{Endn|18}}: [[Eldar Prophecy (Novel)]] – ''Glossary''
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*{{Endn|19}}: [[Aeronautica Imperialis: Companion]], pg. 34-35
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*{{Endn|20}}: [[Codex: Craftworlds (7th Edition)]] - ''Ancient Lore ''
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*{{Endn|21}}: [[White Dwarf 171 (UK)]], pg. 49
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===Uncited===
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*[[Inquisitor Magazine Issue 12]]
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Path of the Warrior symbol[10b]

The Aspect Warriors, or Asureah[18], form the main military strength of the Craftworld Eldar armies. These Eldar have chosen to walk the Path of the Warrior. Once an Eldar has chosen to tread this path they join an Aspect Shrine, a group of warriors dedicated to one Aspect. There, Exarchs train them in a specific aspect of warfare.

Overview

Aspect Warriors battle to defend their Craftworld[4a]

The Path of the Warrior is walked by those Craftworlds who feel what is dubbed the touch of Khaine. This may be anger, fear, resentment, or some other negative emotion caused by an event or life or may come with seemingly no cause. To not be overcome by these emotions and fall to indulgence or excess, as their ancestors had before the Fall, those afflicted by Khaine's touch learn to contain and focus their negative thoughts and release it during battle. The careful moderation and control of ones emotions and the ability to control and focus ones violent tendencies is the first step to walking the Path of the Warrior. To do this, most who walk the Path of the Warrior end up joining one of the Aspect Warrior Shrines, which exist in numbers on each Craftworld.[3a]

In their chosen Warrior Shrine, they learn from their Exarch instructors to form and control their War-Mask, which allows them to contain and release their fury at will and can only be unleashed in battle against a foe.[3a] Outside of battle, Aspect Warriors lift their war-mask and are free to continue their regular lives on the Craftworld outside of training or battle summons. When the Aspect Warrior feels they have mastered their emotions and no longer need their war-masks, they will leave the Path of the Warrior and begin a new Path. Those who prove unable to ever lift their war-mask are Exarchs and do not ever leave their warrior shrine outside of battle, nor do they ever leave the Path of the Warrior.[3b]

Fire Dragons, Striking Scorpions, and Dark Reapers battle Evil Sunz beside other Alaitoc forces.[21]

Each Warrior Aspect represents a facet of the Eldar war god, Kaela Mensha Khaine, and thus embodies a specific aspect of Eldar warfare, and each Shrine's founder becomes its Phoenix Lord.[4b] It is impossible to say how many different Aspects there are,[4b] and with each generation new Aspects gain favour while others fall to disuse.[9] The most common Aspects have shrines on most Craftworlds, while some Aspects are unique to a particular Craftworld - such as the weirdly terrifying Slicing Orbs of Zandros, which are confined to a single shrine on a single craftworld.[2] The firstborn Aspects created by the Asurya, Asurmen's first students are said to remain eternal – these include the Howling Banshees, Fire Dragons, Dark Reapers, Swooping Hawks, Striking Scorpions and Asurmen's own Dire Avengers.[9]

While only the Crimson Hunter is known by name,[6a] many Eldar Aircraft are only piloted by Eldar walking the Path of the Warrior, including the Nightwing,[19] Nightshade Interceptor,[6a] Eagle Bomber,[1] and Phoenix Bomber.[19] The notable exception is the Hemlock Wraithfighter, which is only piloted by Spiritseers.[6b]

Aspect Warriors will often carry with them a symbolic relic of their shrine in order to observe proper rituals at all times. At minimum, they carry a meditative wraithbone icon, typically styled as a rune of significance to the Aspect. Others might carry battle rites, relevant poetry, or speeches of past heroes for reference.[12b]

Exarchs

Symbol of the Eldar warrior spirit. It represents the Eldar's fury of emotion, balanced with the cold surety of skill.[20]
Main article: Exarch

Exarchs are aspect warriors who have lost themselves upon the Path of the Warrior and are unable to ever leave it again. They become Exarchs: simultaneously priests of Khaine, caretakers of individual Shrines, and trainers, teachers, and instructors of the respective aspect. They are equipped with very ancient weaponry and armour. Each aspect has its own particular kind of Exarch. On the battlefield, an Exarch commands an individual squad of aspect warriors. Exarchs are formidable warriors, and most of them can use their abilities to help the whole squad of aspect warriors under their command.[8]

Known Aspects

It is said that with each generation, new Aspects gain favour and old ones fall into disuse but the firstborn aspects of the Asurya remain eternal.[9]

Asuryan Aspects
Symbol Name Phoenix Lord Aspect of Khaine/Other Aspects Specialty
Direavengerrune.jpg Dire Avengers[12a] Asurmen, the Hand of Asuryan.[12a]
Founder of the Path of the Warrior[9]		 Noble punishment of Asuryan, valour, discipline[12a] Tactical flexibility[12a]
Bansheerune8th.jpg Howling Banshees[12a] Jain Zar, the Storm of Silence,[12a]
First of the Asurya[9] 		Fury, cunning of Morai-Heg[12a] Close combat and speed[12a]
Firedragonrune8th.jpg Fire Dragons[12a] Fuegan of the Fiery Heart,[9] the Burning Lance[12a]
second of the Asurya[9]		 Elemental destruction, the Dragon[12a] Heat weapons, anti-tank[12a]
Reaperrune.jpg Dark Reapers[12a] Maugan Ra, the Harvester of Souls,[12a]
Third of the Asurya[9]		 The Destroyer, the harvester of souls[12a] Heavy firepower[12a]
8thpg46.jpg Swooping Hawks[12a] Baharroth, the Cry of the Wind,[12a]
Fourth of the Asurya[9]		 Retribution and judgement, the Hawk[12a] Aerial Combat[12a]
Scorpionrune.jpg Striking Scorpions[12a] Karandras, the Shadow Hunter[12a]
(Formerly Ahra, last of the Asurya)[9]		 The hunter and the killer, Murekh[12a] Stealth, assassination[12a]


Minor Aspects
Symbol Name Phoenix Lord Aspect of Khaine/Other Aspects Specialty
8thpg56.jpg Shining Spears[13] Drastanta, the Tempest of Starlight[13] Khaine's spear, which struck like lightning[13] Jetbikes[13]
Spiderrune.jpg Warp Spiders[12a] Lhykhis, the Whispering Web[12a] The trapper and ensnarer, the Lhykosidae[12a] Teleport, the ambush.[12a]
CHRune.jpg Crimson Hunters[6a] Unknown The Bloody Blades of Khaine which defeated Oghanothir[6a] Aircraft.[6a]
SSRune.jpg Shadow Spectres[5] Irillyth, the Shade of Twilight[5] The Eternal Warrior of Khaine, for whom death is no release from duty[5] Eliminate heavy armour.[5]

Other Aspects

Eldar Aspect Warriors.[4d]

There are dozens[10a] of minor Aspect Shrines of Khaine, the Lord of Murder. Some, like the Slicing Orbs of Zandros[4c] appear on just one Craftworld, and there are many others which go unnamed.[10a]

Known Aspects Without Known Names

Notable Aspect Warriors

Aspect Shrines

Main article: List of Known Aspect Shrines

See also

Sources

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Craftworld Eldar Forces
Command Autarchs • Bonesingers • Farseers • Spiritseers • Warlocks • Exarchs
Aspect Warriors
Troops Guardians (Guardian Defenders • Storm Guardians) • Windrider Squadrons • Rangers (Pathfinders • Shroud Runners) • Ghost-Warriors • Wraithguard • Wraithblades
Support Weapons Grav Platform • Support Battery • War Walker
Constructs Avatar of Khaine • Wraithknight • Wraithlord
Special Characters Amallyn Shadowguide • Eldrad Ulthran • Illic Nightspear • Iyanna Arienal • Nuadhu 'Fireheart' • Yriel
Phoenix Lords Asurmen • Baharroth • Drastanta • Fuegan • Irillyth • Jain Zar • Karandras • Lhykhis • Maugan Ra
Fortifications Webway Gate
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