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[[Image:SlaaneshArt.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Slaanesh{{Fn|1b1a}}]]The name Slaanesh derives from ''Slaaneth'' — the god's name in the language of Chaos, (''Slaa'' meaning "ecstasy", "pleasure", etc, ''Neth'' meaning "lord of", "master of", or "prince of"; hence, the Prince of Pleasure). {{Fn|2}} The correct adjective of things associated with Slaanesh (such as its worshipers) is "Slaaneshi".{{Cite This}}

Slaanesh typically appears in a form which is female on the right side and male on the left, with two sets of horns rising from its flowing golden hair. It can, however, assume any form—male, female, hermaphrodite or asexual—but prefers male bodies. Its sacred number is six. The symbol of Slaanesh combines the conventional symbols for male and female. {{Fn|1b}} It is also known by a multitude of titles, such as ''Prince of Chaos'', ''Prince of Excess'', ''Prince of Pleasure'' and ''Lord of Dark Delights''.{{Cite This}} To the [[Eldar]], who name it Sai'lanthresh (literally - ''She Who Thirsts''){{Fn|19}}, and also by the [[Wikipedia:H. P. Lovecraft|Lovecraftian]] titles of , ''She Who Is Not Named'', ''The Great Enemy'', ''The Great Serpent'', etc. {{Cite This}}

Slaanesh was fully born at the moment of the [[Fall of the Eldar]]. The birth of Slaanesh created the [[Eye of Terror]] and slew most of the Eldar except those far enough away from the Eldar homeworlds to escape. This event also slew all the Eldar gods except for [[Khaine]] (who was shattered into many pieces), the Laughing God — [[Cegorach]], and [[Isha]] — who was, according to one Craftworld, taken captive by the Chaos God [[Nurgle]].{{Fn|44b}}

Slaanesh has a neutral attitude to some of the other Gods of Chaos (as he is generally too caught up in his own pleasures to be interested in rivalries or alliances), but his particular enemy is [[Khorne]], whose belief in pain and death is completely opposed to Slaanesh's principle of a life of unrestricted pleasure.{{Cite Thisfn|1a}}

The Palace of Slaanesh is Slaanesh's realm within the [[Warp]]. Those that dare his realm risk becoming trapped in its warped delights for eternity.{{Fn|44a}}

There are several types of Legions of execessexcess. '''Flayer Legions''' are geared towards wanton destruction and their many [[Daemonettes]] take great pleasure in the act. The '''Hunter Legions''' are masters of quick kills and are built primarily around fast moving cavalry and chariots. The flamboyant '''Glamiatrix Legions''' are the most sorcerous, relying heavily upon psychic powers and mesmerism. The '''Terror Legions''' are a shock force specializing in elaborate and gory displays of combat, infamous for unleashing a barrage upon the senses that can overwhelm weak-willed enemies. The '''Legions of Eternal Punishment''' have no specialty, but rather call upon the damnations of Slaanesh, intermixing magics and temptation alongside battlecraft. The strangest of Slaanesh's legions are known as the '''Courante Legions'''. To them, battle is but a dance and their Daemons whirl about one another as they slay their foes in bizarrely choreographed maneuvers. While they lack the speed of other Legions, their elegance and creativity captures the favor of their master more than practical assaults could ever hope.{{Fn|13}}

*[[Keeper of Secrets|Keepers of Secrets]]**— the [[Greater Daemon]]s of Slaanesh(''Q'tlahsi'issho'akshami''{{fn|1c}}). They can resemble huge, bestial and ugly creatures or lithe, terrifying creatures with an unholy beauty.*[[Daemonette]]s**— the common Daemons of Slaanesh they (''Q'tlahs'itsu'ashko''{{fn|1d}}). They are disturbingly beautiful - — often feminine on one side, masculine on the other. They usually have crab-like claws instead of hands.

*[[Steed of Slaanesh|Steeds of Slaanesh]]**— the daemonic mounts of Slaanesh(''Q'qha'thashi'i''{{fn|1f}}), lurid snakelike creatures who lash with their prehensile tongues. They are often ridden by Daemonettes, as well as gifted to favoured [[Champion of Chaos|Champions]].*[[Fiend of Slaanesh|Fiends of Slaanesh]]**— the daemonic beasts of Slaanesh, they (''Q'qha'shy'ythlis''{{fn|1e}}). They are a bizarre hybrid of insectoid, reptilian and human.*[[Hate-Angel]]**— Flight-capable Daemons*[[Cackling Abomination]]**— [[Daemonhost]]

*1: [[Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness]] (1988):

**{{Endn|1b}}: pgspg. 16, **{{Endn|1c}}: pg. 30-**{{Endn|1d}}: pg. 31**{{Endn|1e}}: pg. 33**{{Endn|1f}}: pg. 34*{{Endn|2}}: [[Realm of Chaos: The Lost and the Damned]] (1990), pg. 80

*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Chaos Daemons (4th Edition)]],:**{{Cite thisEndn|4a}}: pgs. 10-11**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 82

*{{Endn|9}}: [[The Art of Warhammer 40,000]] , pg. 156*10: [[The Traitor's Hand (Novel)]] — [[Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium(Omnibus)]]

*{{Endn|13}}: [[Codex: Chaos Daemons (8th Edition)]] — , ''The Legions of Excess''

*{{Endn|16}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition Rulebook]] pg, pgs.37-38*{{Endn|17}}: [[White Dwarf 124 (UK)]] , pg.69

*{{Endn|21}}: [[Codex: Grey Knights (7th Edition)]] - , ''Deeds of Legend''*{{Endn|22}}: [[Horus Heresy (game system)]]: , '''Battle for the Golden Throne''' — [http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p261/malcrus/Horus%20Heresy/Battle%20for%20the%20Golden%20Throne/GT37UlaTheDoomofHeroes.jpg Ula, the Doom of Heroes], card description