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'''Wraithblades''' are the most feared [[Eldar]] [[Wraithguard]]s. Few Eldar will speak their true name, '''Klaivaulch''', for fear of inciting the wrath of [[Khaine]]. Tradition holds that each [[Craftworld]] keeps these vengeful constructs segregated from other ghost warriors so that their immortal anger that does taint those nearby who might one day attain peace. However when needed, the Wraithblades will be awakened by the most gifted [[Spiritseer]]s, their [[Spirit Stone]]s burning hot upon activation. Once kindled, the wrath that animates their [[Wraithbone]] becomes an unstoppable fury that is only quenched by close-quarters combat. Differentiating themselves from their Wraithguard cousins, Wraithblades are equipped for vicious melee, wielding two great [[Ghostsword]]s, [[Ghostaxe]]s, or [[Forceshield]]s.{{Fn|1}}
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'''Wraithblades''', or ''Klaivaulch'', are the most feared [[Eldar]] [[Wraithguard]]s, [[Wraith Construct]]s outfitted with [[Ghostsword]]s, [[Ghostaxe]]s, and [[Forceshield]]s.{{Fn|1}}
  
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===Overview===
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]] (E-Book), pg.76
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Tradition holds that these vengeful constructs are kept separate from other ghost warriors so that their immortal anger does not taint those nearby who might one day attain peace. Few Eldar will speak the true name of Wraithblades, ''Klaivaulch'', for fear of inciting the wrath of [[Khaine]]. When needed, the Wraithblades will be awakened by the most gifted [[Spiritseer]]s, their [[Spirit Stone]]s burning hot upon activation. Once kindled, the wrath that animates their [[Wraithbone]] becomes an unstoppable fury that is only quenched by enemy blood.{{Fn|1}} Whether this anger comes from within the Spirit Stones that animate the Wraithblade or the angered Spirit Stones of their weapons they carry is not fully understood.{{Fn|2}}
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Differentiating themselves from their Wraithguard cousins, Wraithblades are equipped for vicious melee, wielding two great [[Ghostsword]]s, [[Ghostaxe]]s{{Fn|1}} – both weapons embedded with spirit stones containing souls so malevolent they could never be joined with the [[Infinity Circuit]] or wielded by the living.{{Fn|2}} With Ghostaxes, the Wraithblades also carry [[Forceshield]]s which deflect errant enemy fire and strikes so they focus on their target. Additional sensor vanes are attached to the helms of Wraithblades, which keep in check the most dangerous urges of the Wraithblade.{{Fn|2}}
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For a long time, [[Craftworld]] [[Biel-Tan]] rallied against the use of Wraithblades, decrying those craftworlds who would make such constructs, but now even they have been left little choice after suffering the ever-increasing casualties of the [[M41|41st Millennium]].{{Fn|4}}
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WraithHosts.jpg|Eldar Wraithblade leads the charge of a the [[Saim-Hann]] [[Wraith Construct|Wraith Host]]{{Fn|3}}
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]] (E-Book), pg. 76
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440161a&prodId=prod2060056a Games Workshop]
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440161a&prodId=prod2060056a Games Workshop]
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Craftworlds (7th Edition)]] (digital) – ''Wraith Hosts''
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Craftworlds (8th Edition)]], pg. 63
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Latest revision as of 20:15, 4 March 2026

Eldar Wraithblades[4]

Wraithblades, or Klaivaulch, are the most feared Eldar Wraithguards, Wraith Constructs outfitted with Ghostswords, Ghostaxes, and Forceshields.[1]

Overview

 
Wraithblade rune[4]

Tradition holds that these vengeful constructs are kept separate from other ghost warriors so that their immortal anger does not taint those nearby who might one day attain peace. Few Eldar will speak the true name of Wraithblades, Klaivaulch, for fear of inciting the wrath of Khaine. When needed, the Wraithblades will be awakened by the most gifted Spiritseers, their Spirit Stones burning hot upon activation. Once kindled, the wrath that animates their Wraithbone becomes an unstoppable fury that is only quenched by enemy blood.[1] Whether this anger comes from within the Spirit Stones that animate the Wraithblade or the angered Spirit Stones of their weapons they carry is not fully understood.[2]

Differentiating themselves from their Wraithguard cousins, Wraithblades are equipped for vicious melee, wielding two great Ghostswords, Ghostaxes[1] – both weapons embedded with spirit stones containing souls so malevolent they could never be joined with the Infinity Circuit or wielded by the living.[2] With Ghostaxes, the Wraithblades also carry Forceshields which deflect errant enemy fire and strikes so they focus on their target. Additional sensor vanes are attached to the helms of Wraithblades, which keep in check the most dangerous urges of the Wraithblade.[2]

For a long time, Craftworld Biel-Tan rallied against the use of Wraithblades, decrying those craftworlds who would make such constructs, but now even they have been left little choice after suffering the ever-increasing casualties of the 41st Millennium.[4]

Images

  • Eldar Wraithblade[2]

  • Eldar Wraithblades

Sources

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