Cosmic Serpent
The Cosmic Serpent, also known as Dromlach[3] or Saim[4], is a significant legendary figure in Eldar myth. It is said to have existed in both the material and psychic realms at the same time.[3a]
Dromlach, the Cosmic Serpent, is also described in various other mythologies, creation myths, and folk legends, including that of the native Baalite religion. Dromlach is used as a metaphor for death by various cultures, a symbol of the journey from one state of existence to another. Dromlach is described as having been born of belief, and exists outside of time of space.[3a] The Eye of Dromlach, a location referenced by Inquisitor Bronislaw Czevak, is an Aeldari site of great importance that contains a Webway Gate.[3b]
The Cosmic Serpent is the symbol and namesake of the Eldar Craftworld Saim-Hann,[2] where "Saim" is an Eldar Word meaning both "snake" and "secret knowledge" and his rune communicates both concepts.[7]
Children
The Cosmic Serpent was said to have a unique relationship with Cegorach and his Harlequins; the serpent befriended the Laughing God and freely gave his aid, even allowing him to ride upon his back.[1] The Harlequins name their vehicles for the Serpent's brood, the Weaver Serpents: Starweaver, Voidweaver, and Skyweaver.[5]
Saim's children, the dragons, are the namesake of the Fire Dragons.[6] It is unclear if these mythical dragons are related to Exodite dragons.
Trivia
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It is implied but unstated that the "Serpent of Teirtu" which serves as the crest of House Teirtu of Kaelor is the Cosmic Serpent.[8]
Sources
- 1: Codex: Harlequins (7th Edition), pgs. 21-22
- 2: Codex: Eldar (6th Edition), pg. 15
- 3: Mephiston: City of Light (Novel)
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- 4: Codex: Aeldari (10th Edition), pg. 13
- 5: Codex: Harlequins (8th Edition), pg. 22
- 6: White Dwarf 511 (UK), pg. 82
- 7: Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 3
- 8: Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Chapter Eight
