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==Overview==The '''Cosmic Serpent''', also known as '''Dromlach'''{{Fn|3}} or '''Saim'''{{Fn|4}} is a significant legendary figure in [[Eldar]] [[Harlequin]] myth. It is said to have existed in both the [[Materium|material]] and [[Immaterium|psychic]] realms at the same time, and his strange and capricious young (that includes [[Starweaver]], [[Voidweaver]], and [[Skyweaver]]) acted as allies to [[Cegorach]]. The serpent freely gave his aid to the Laughing God and even allowed him to ride upon his back. The Harlequins have since gone on to name many of their vehicles of war after the Serpent.{{Fn|1}}
Dromlach, the Cosmic Serpent, is also described in various other mythologies, creation myths, and folk legends, including that of the native [[Baal|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.{{Fn|3a}} The [[Eye of Dromlach]], a location referenced by [[Inquisitor]] [[Bronislaw Czevak]], is an [[Aeldari]] site of great importance that contains a [[Webway Gate]].{{Fn|3b}}
The Cosmic Serpent is also the symbol and namesake of the Eldar [[Craftworld]] [[Saim-Hann]].{{Fn|2}} ==Harlequins==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 allowed him to ride upon his back.{{Fn|1}} The Harlequins, name their vehicles for the Serpent's brood, the [[Weaver Serpents]]: [[Starweaver]], [[Voidweaver]], and [[Skyweaver]].{{Fn|5}}
==Sources==
**{{Endn|3b}}: Chapter 15
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Aeldari (10th Edition)]] pg.13
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Harlequins (8th Edition)]], pg. 22
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