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**{{Endn|1c}}: pg. 82*2: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]]):
{{Craftworlds
|Warrior Image=Altansar Guardian.jpg
|Warrior caption=a Guardian in the colors of Altansar{{Fn|1c}}
|Rune Image=Rune-Altansar.jpg
|Rune caption= the Rune symbol of Craftworld Altansar
|Name=Altansar
|Meaning=The Broken Chain{{Fn|2a}}
|Current Location=[[Segmentum Obscurus]]
|Main Colours={{Color sample|#ac183c}} {{Color sample|Black}}<br>Deep red with black details{{Fn|1b}}
|Favoured Unit=[[Dark Reaper]]s{{Fn|5}}
|Speciality=Fighting [[Daemon]]s{{Fn|5}}
|Reputation=Shadowy, under suspicion|Main Enemy=[[Chaos]]
}}
'''Altansar''' is an [[Eldar]] [[Craftworld]] that was caught in the [[Eye of Terror]], the only escapee being [[Phoenix Lord]] [[Maugan Ra]]. Its symbol was a Broken Chain, referencing the escape of [[Kurnous]] and [[Isha]] from the dungeons of [[Khaine]] but also the shattering of the links that bound [[Vaul]] to his anvil.{{Fn|2a}}It has since returned but is now held in great suspicion by other Eldar, for how could any Eldar remain untouched by the predations of Chaos for so many millennia?
==History==
To Maugan Ra's surprise, the Craftworld endured, its people navigating the Eye of Terror and avoiding Chaos raiders. The survivors were very different from the Eldar he had left, however, broken down by ten millennia of fighting for their survival. Their rediscovery was not celebrated, nor was the fact that the Phoenix Lord was able to guide them out of the Eye and helped construct a new Webway Gate for the Craftworld. Other Eldar reacted to the rediscovered Craftworld with mistrust, with some being disgusted with Altansar's preference for pragmatism over tradition and others even whispering that their allegiances may be with [[Slaanesh]]. Most Altansari Eldar refused to remove their helmets, and those that did were deathly pale. This led some to speculate that Altansar may have made some sort of deal with the god of the dead [[Ynnead]]. This rumor has gained some traction, fueled by clues from [[Ulthwe]] that a Warlock of Altansar had made a bargain to have the Craftworld shrouded in Ynnead's embrace to survive. The legend goes on to say that this Warlock dedicated her soul to [[Yvraine]] before taking her blade to her own throat. Whatever the truth, it is known that Altansar has thrown its weight behind the [[Ynnari]] cause.{{Fn|5}}
Altansar is now a shadow of its former self, with 2/3rds of its space remaining quarantined from Chaos taint by rune-shielding. Warriors remain vigilant at all times for any signs of Daemonic encroachment. Despite escaping from the Eye, sporadic Daemonic invasions still erupt due to lingering Warp-Taint. Thus the Craftworld is completely militarized to confront the Chaos threat, and all other roles are seen as secondary to war. This war is waged in secret, for Altansar knows how the rest of their kind would react to such a revelation. Only a select few of the Ynnari have been allowed to return to Altansar and witness this dark truth. This includes their [[Bonesinger]]s, which are vital for Altansar's reconstruction. In war, Altansar has come to utilize [[Dark Reaper]]s in honor of Maugan Ra as well as [[Swooping Hawk]]s to honor [[Baharroth]], the closest Phoenix Lord to their champion. Due to their diminished population, they are also heavily reliant on [[Wraith Construct]]s.
===Fracture of Biel-Tan===
===War Zone Laevenir===
Altansar sent forces to aid their kin against the [[Tyranids]] in [[War Zone Laevenir]]. However, their presence caused divisions amongst many other Eldar, who don't trust the Craftworld due to their exposure to the Warp.{{Fn|4}}
==Notable citizens==
*[[Guentilian Onyxblade]]
==Sources==
*1: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]:
**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 57
**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 77
**{{Endn|2a}}: pg. 17
**{{Endn|2b}}: pg. 61
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition Rulebook]] pgs. 161-162
*{{Endn|5}}: [[White Dwarf 473]], pgs. 98-105
==Uncited==
*[[Eye of Terror: Final Newsletter]]
[[Category:Black Crusades]]
