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'''Avatars''' are incarnations of the [[Eldar]] War God, [[Kaela Mensha Khaine]]. During the [[Fall of the Eldar]], Khaine fought with [[Slaanesh]] shortly after his birth, following the destruction of the [[Eldar Gods]]. During the battle, Khaine's essence was dismantled and scattered across the many galaxies, landing in the hearts of the remaining Eldar [[Craftworld]]s. Wherever his essence landed, a wraith artefact was created, allowing future Eldar to be able to summon him when needed.{{Fn|1}} The Avatar sits at the heart of every one of the Eldar Craftworld.{{Fn|5}}

==The Young King==

Once a year, one of the [[Exarch]]s of a Craftworld is chosen by its [[Farseer]]s to hold the title of [[Young King]].{{Fn|2}} When a Craftworld prepares for a major war, its Exarchs begin to feel the Avatar's call. The Exarchs go to the door leading into the Avatar's chamber. There they begin the ancient ritual to rouse the Avatar, where they anoint the Young King and sing battle hymns. Then the chamber's door opens, and the Young King enters. The Exarchs continue the ritual at the entrance. It may take hours or days, but finally a terrible scream echoes from the chamber and the Avatar rises. There is no sign of the Young King - it is unknown whether the Young King is united with Khaine or is destroyed.{{Fn|3}}

==On the Battlefield==

On the battlefield, the Avatar towers above the Eldar warriors, his presence filling them with memories of their glorious past and with savage bloodlust, thus making them more courageous fighters.{{Fn|1}} He is utterly fearless, and often spearheads the Eldar attack, slaying his foes with [[Wailing Doom|The Wailing Doom]], a legendary weapon that can take the form of a sword, axe or spear. The weapon can even smite his foes at a distance, immolating them with a nimbus of burning psychic energy.{{Fn|3}} In melee Avatar crush its foes with a mighty [[Hand of Khaine]] - molten metal gauntlet that constantly bathed in the still-warm blood of a young Aspect Warrior.{{Fn|6}}

==Miniatures==

Avatart9th.jpg|9th Edition (2022)

AvatarEpic1st.jpg|[[Space Marine (Game)#Second Edition|Space Marine (Game)]] (1991)

Wd190pg46.jpg|[[Space Marine (Game)#Second Edition|Space Marine (Game)]] (1995)

Wd214pg105.jpg|[[Epic 40,000]] (1997)

Epiccourt2005pg54.jpg|[[Epic Armageddon]] (2004)

==Sources==