Il-Kaithe
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Eldar Portal | ||
 The Helm of Eldanesh, the rune symbol of Il-Kaithe[3] | |||
| Meaning: | Knowledge of Blood[4] | ||
| Current Location: | Segmentum Obscurus | ||
| Main Colours: | Green detailed with purple | ||
| Speciality: | Use of Bonesingers | ||
| Reputation: | Crusaders against Chaos | ||
| Main Enemy: | Chaos | ||
 A Guardian in the colours of Il-Kaithe[8b] | |||
Il-Kaithe is one of the lesser known Eldar Craftworlds. Being located close to the Eye of Terror, Il-Kaithe is constantly warring against the forces of Chaos and willing to ally with the Dark Eldar, and even humans, to further their crusade against the Dark Gods.[2]
Overview
They are known for their talented Bonesingers, who are said to be able to practice their art even in the heat of battle.[1] The Craftworlds's name, translated as Knowledge of Blood, has changed meaning over the millennia. Where it originally referred to skills passed down through generations, it is associated now with endless war.[6] The traditional colours of Il-Kaithe are green, detailed with purple.[4]
History
After the apotheosis of Yvraine and manifestation the Yncarne it was initially suggested that Il-Kaithe would retrieve the Crone Swords of Belial IV, instead the Ynnari moved on the Crone World directly.[9]
Rune Symbol
Il-Kaithe's symbol is the magical helm of Eldanesh, the mythical folk-hero of the Eldar who received an all-seeing knowledge from the gift of Asuryan. Il-Kaithe uses the rune to remind themselves that knowledge can have terrible cost, for in the end Eldanesh foresaw his own murder by Khaine.[2]
Known Eldar
- Guenvyr — Autarch.[7]
- Syndilian Shanyr — Assassin.[5]
Images
Hemlock Wraithfighter in Il-Kaithe Colours[10]
See also
Sources
- 1: Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), pg. 77
- 2: Codex: Eldar (6th Edition) (Ebook), pg. 22
- 3: Codex: Eldar (6th Edition), pg. 17
- 4: Codex: Craftworlds (7th Edition) - Il-Kaithe
- 5: Deathwatch: The Achilus Assault, pg. 141
- 6: Codex: Aeldari (9th Edition), pg. 29
- 7: Conquest 66 — Forces of the Aeldari: Craftworlds
- 8: Codex: Craftworlds (8th Edition):
- 9: Gathering Storm: Fracture of Biel-Tan, pg. 50
- 10: Flyers of the Dark Millennium, pg. 57
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