Beastmaster
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This article is about the Drukhari Wych Cultist. For other uses of Beastmaster, see Beastmaster (disambiguation). |
A Beastmaster is a Dark Eldar Wych who subjugates deadly beasts for use in war or in the gladiatorial arenas of Commorragh.
Overview
The wild hunts Beastmasters stage in the Wych Cult arenas remain a popular favourite of the crowds. Although the Beastmasters are part of the Wych cults, they keep themselves distant from the Wyches and are also predominantly male, unlike the mostly female Wyches.[1]
Some suspect that Beastmasters have roots in shamanic traditions, as when entering battle they adorn themselves in totems and masks that echo the beasts under their control. In fact, their masks contain complex sonic emitters and pheromone traps that can partially control the beasts, although all Beastmasters, even unmasked, have a natural ability to dominate lower creatures.[1]
Beastmasters will gladly accompany Dark Eldar raids into Realspace, driving their herds of beasts into a bloodlust using whips and lures as they hover safely above the frenzy upon modified skyboards.[1]
Commonly used beasts
The beasts most commonly seen in the company of Beastmasters are:[1]
The Clawed Fiends, Khymeraes and Razorwings are the most popular beasts and remain in almost constant use by Beastmasters. Occasionally, though, rare beasts will be captured such as a Space Marine.[1]
Images
Beastmaster (3rd Edition)
Beastmaster (5th edition)
Sources
- 1: Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition), pg. 30
| 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 |
