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Solitaire

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Adding additional details from the 40k compendium (WD105/106) and 2e Codex, denoting speculation
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[[Image:Solitaire New.jpg|220px|thumb|right|Solitaire before striking a killing blow{{Fn|3a}}]]
'''Solitaires''' , or ''arebennian'', are [[Harlequins]] who are chosen by operate outside [[CegorachHarlequin#The_Masque|Masques]]{{Fnfn|1}} to tread upon , the Path only Harlequins who can play the role of Damnation and forfeit their essence to [[Slaanesh]], fated to be claimed by the Prince of Excess.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3b}}{{Fn|4a}} At their death, Cegorach himself fights for their souls in an uneven battle with [[Slaanesh|She-Who-Thirsts.]],{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3b}} Only only through trickery, can the Laughing God can win them back.{{Fn|2}} Solitaires represent the very pinnacle of the Harlequin ideal, and are formidable foes.{{Fn|1}}
==Overview==
They The strangest and deadliest of the Harlequins{{Fn|2}} they are outsiders, even among the Harlequins, and roam the universe aloneliving anonymously for years or even decades{{Fn|1}}, occasionally only on occasion joining a masque for a single performance or battle as the fancy takes them. {{Fn|3b}} They almost always fight as individuals, with no specific battlefield role to play, acting as they choose.{{Fn|1}} In the Harlequin masques, they play the part of Slaanesh, as all others who attempt to play this part are driven mad by the experience.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|3b}} They are forbidden from speaking with or even associating with the other [[Eldar]].{{Fn|2}} It is said that solitaires, having been so touched by the [[Cegorach|Great Harlequin]] to have his unique insight into the [[Fall of the Eldar]] and the nature of the universe.{{fn|1}} They walk unseen and , unnoticed , unknown across the universe, sometimes even among other races, as .{{Fn|1}} As they are said to be touched by the Great Harlequin directly, [[Eldar]] folk tales tell many accounts of a hero not realizing that instead with a Solitaire they met with Cegorach himself.{{Fn|1}} In Solitaires are among the few that can freely enter the Harlequin masques, they play [[Black Library of Chaos]].{{Fn|5}} Solitaires are chosen by [[Cegorach]]{{Fn|1}} to tread upon the part Path of Damnation and forfeit their essence to [[Slaanesh]], as all others who attempt fated to play this part are driven mad be claimed by the experiencePrince of Excess.{{Fn|12}}{{Fn|3b}}{{Fn|4a}} At their death, Cegorach himself fights for their souls in an uneven battle with the [[Chaos God]] Slaanesh,{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3b}} a battle the [[Laughing God]] is only able to win through trickery.{{Fn|2}}
The '''Solitaires''' seek out Eldar considered promising and able to survive the trial that all Harlequins must endure. Though they are capable of speech, they do not speak and are not spoken to, except in ritual form during a performance. It is said that any who accidentally addresses or touches a Solitaire is cursed, and would be better to take their own life outright.{{Fn|3b}}
In combat, a '''Solitaire''' is a deadly marvel, a dazzling blaze of light and colour that leaps, spins and attacks with blinding speed. Their art of dance is so advanced that the enemy's bullets, rays and shells can not hit them and every graceful sweep of his weapon decapitated their terrified enemies. It is said that each Solitaire is the equal of a full squad of lesser warriors.{{Fn|3b}} Solitaires are free to master any wargear available to the Harlequins, and in rare cases even [[Psychic]] abilities.{{Fn|1}} They are apparently resistant to psychological factors,{{Fn|2}} especially fear.{{Fn|3c}} Solitaires are among the few that can freely enter the [[Black Library of Chaos]].{{Fn|5}}
Pivotal roles for '''Solitaires''' include the '''Prince of Sins''', the '''Spectre of Despair''', and the '''Thirsting Darkness'''. {{Fn|10}}
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Solitaire.jpg|Solitaire{{Fn|2}}
SolitairePencilSketch.png|Solitaire{{Fn|1}}
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===Miniatures===
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99070111003 Solitaire01.jpg|Solitaire miniature (7th edition){{Fn|9}}
Solitaire.png|Solitaire miniature{{Fn|8}}
SolitaireRT.jpg|Solitaire miniature (1st edition){{Fn|7}}
Solitaire.png|Solitaire miniature{{Fn|8}}
99070111003 Solitaire01.jpg|Solitaire miniature (7th edition){{Fn|9}}
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==Conflicting sources==
{{Trivia}}
*In [[Dark Heresy Second Edition: Enemies Without]], Solitaires are described as having their souls forfeit at the moments of their deaths, outside their god's help: Solitaires, while still touched by Cegorach, have their souls forfeit to Slaanesh, without the Laughing God being able to intervene. Their "Soulless Terror" skill line contain a list of selected talents directing towards an [[Untouchable]] talent sheet for reference, although this soullessness is incongruent with the provided lore text that claims they will lose their souls, but they have them as long as alive.{{Fn|6}} The codices from [[Warhammer 40,000]], before and after the release of the RPG supplement, fail to support that. While attributing to the Solitaires a Path of Damnation, that makes them risk their souls, they state they will be fought for by Cegorach, not definitely lost.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3b}}{{Fn|4a}} No rules attributing soullessness or abilities similar to those of Untouchables exist either.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3c}}{{Fn|4b}}
==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Compendium]], pg. 187184-198
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]], pg. 29
*3: [[Codex: Harlequins (7th Edition)]]:
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