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'''Ulthwé''' (full name '''Ulthanesh Shelwé''' or '''Ulthanash Shelwé''', meaning the Song of [[Ulthanash]]){{Fn|4a}}{{Fn|14}} is one of the largest and most populous [[Eldar]] [[craftworld]]s remaining since the [[Fall of the Eldar]].
==Overview==
Ulthwé is caught in the gravitational pull of the [[Eye of Terror]] and now orbits it, perilously close to ultimate absorption and under regular attack from the denizens of the Eye of Terror. Being so near the Eye, the Craftworld has fought long and bitterly against Chaos forces. Areas within the Craftworld lie in ruins from battles fought within Ulthwé itself between Eldar and Chaos raiders.{{Fn|2}} The location of Ulthwé is the reason given by Ulthwé for maintaining such a large number of Warlocks, while others believe it more due to be their location causing exaggerated psychic powers in the Ulthwé population that causes the emergence of more Warlocks. Whatever the reason, many Warlocks and other psychic warriors follow the Ulthwé armies to battle and their skills are even more advanced than other Craftworlds, being able to see further ahead in time and with greater precision.{{cite this}}
Because of Ulthwé's enormous reliance on seers and warlocks, the Craftworld has found itself lacking in Aspect Warriors. To compensate, it maintains a highly trained standing army known as the [[Black Guardians]] because of the colour of their armour, dedicated to rapidly responding to the many attacks from the Eye of Terror. Thanks to this force, Ulthwé has survived years of constant attacks.{{cite this}}
One of the more famous and integral aspects of the Ulthwé Craftworld is that of the [[Seer Council]]. Formerly led by the now deceased [[Eldrad Ulthran]], the council both overtly and secretly interferes with other races in an attempt to steer fate in their favour. This has no doubt allowed Ulthwé to survive so long in such a perilous position. Part of this method means that attacks carried out by the Ulthwé may seem purposeless or as serving no immediate reason. They are instead often meant to influence events far in the future, which has given the Eldar the reputation of being capricious and random. According to [[Inquisitor]]ial [[Teachings on the Unholy|records]] based on Eldar intelligence reports, Ulthwé interferes in the affairs of other races more than any other Craftworld, and is said to be responsible for several devastating events in the [[Imperium]], including the [[Second War for Armageddon]], the [[Sanapan Scouring]], the [[Mortis Annihilation]] and the [[Third Coming of Orian]].{{Fn|15}}{{Fn|16a}}
[[Ulthwé]] is the only Craftworld known to grow [[Dreamstone]]s to protect their minds from Slaanesh during sleep.{{Fn|24}}
==History==
To prevent the destruction of [[Craftworld]] [[Idharae]] the forces of Ulthwé raise [[Ork]] [[Warlord]] [[Ghazghkull Thraka]] to prominence in '''941'''.[[M41]], turning the resultant [[Waaagh!]] against the forces of man.{{Fn|9b}} Ulthwé Forces under [[Eldrad Ulthran]] attempted to stem the tides of [[Chaos]] shortly before the [[13th Black Crusade]] by launching an ambitious plan at the [[Battle of Port Demesnus]] in order to resurrect [[Ynnead]].{{Fn|}} The plan failed to resurrect the nascent god.{{Fn|18}} During the [[13th Black Crusade]], Ulthwé would join [[Craftworld]] [[Lugganath]] and the [[Harlequin]]s in their defense of the [[Black Library of Chaos|Black Library]] in '''998'''.[[M41]],{{Fn|9b}} and aid [[Imperial]] forces against the forces of [[Abaddon]].{{fn|18}} Shortly after the formation of the [[Great Rift]], Ulthwé itself [[Battle of Ulthwe|came under assault by Daemons]].{{Fn|20a}} Though victorious over the Daemons, Ulthwé was left reeling after the attack and now is in the midst of civil strife. Three factions have emerged dominant on the Craftworld. The first and largest of these are the [[Seer Council]], which continues to dispatch forces to stem the tides of Chaos along the Great Rift. The second group known as '''[[The Exiles]]''' is led by [[Eldrad Ulthran]] and is heavily involved with the growing cult of [[Ynnead]]. The third and final group are the Ulthwé Eldar who have joined the [[Ynnari]].{{Fn|21a}} ===Notable Campaigns and Battles===
*Intervention on the [[Imperium]] planet [[Taro]]{{Fn|10}}
*The [[Webway War]]
*The Campaigns of the [[Ynnari]]
*The [[Invasion of the Stygius Sector]]
*The [[Battle of Ulthwe]] - Ulthwe Ulthwé itself is invaded by [[Daemon]]s
*The Battle on [[Varaktus]] against the [[Blood Angels]]
*First and Second [[Aurelian Crusade]]
*[[Nachmund Rift War]]{{Fn|22}}
*[[Arks of Omen Campaign]]{{Fn|23}}
*Ulthwe Ulthwé falls under attack by the majority of the scattered [[Night Lords]] [[Space Marine Legion|Legion]] during the [[War of Beasts]]{{Fn|30}}
==Overview==[[File:Ulthwe icon.jpg|thumb|200px|Craftworld '''Ulthwe''' symbol, the Eye of [[Isha]]{{Fn|9a}}]]The symbol of Ulthwé is the Eye of [[Isha]], symbolizing the sorrow of their goddess ancestor after [[Asuryan]] ordered her separated from her Eldar children. It is said that [[Vaul]] forged the tears into [[spirit stone]]s, making her grief beneficial to the Eldar today. Ulthwé has since taken the tear as their symbol to remind themselves of the godhood they lost long ago.{{Fn|9a}} Because of Ulthwé's enormous reliance on seers and warlocks, the Craftworld has found itself lacking in Aspect Warriors. To compensate, it maintains a highly trained standing army known as the [[Black Guardians]] because of the colour of their armour, dedicated to rapidly responding to the many attacks from the Eye of Terror. Thanks to this force, Ulthwé has survived years of constant attacks.{{cite this}} One of the more famous and integral aspects of the Ulthwé Craftworld is that of the [[Seer Council]]. Formerly led by the now deceased [[Eldrad Ulthran]], the council both overtly and secretly interferes with other races in an attempt to steer fate in their favour. This has no doubt allowed Ulthwé to survive so long in such a perilous position. Part of this method means that attacks carried out by the Ulthwé may seem purposeless or as serving no immediate reason. They are instead often meant to influence events far in the future, which has given the Eldar the reputation of being capricious and random. According to [[Inquisitor]]ial [[Teachings on the Unholy|records]] based on Eldar intelligence reports, Ulthwé interferes in the affairs of other races more than any other Craftworld, and is said to be responsible for several devastating events in the [[Imperium]], including the [[Second War for Armageddon]], the [[Sanapan Scouring]], the [[Mortis Annihilation]] and the [[Third Coming of Orian]].{{Fn|15}}{{Fn|16a}} They are the only Craftworld known to grow [[Dreamstone]]s to protect their minds from Slaanesh during sleep.{{Fn|24}} ===Ulthwé Strike Force=Forces==[[Image:Ulthwe Black Guardians.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Ulthwe Ulthwé Black Guardians{{Fn|29}}]]
The '''Ulthwé Strike Force''' consists of forces adept at using the Webway to mount sudden and perfectly co-ordinated attacks. Forces are comprised primarily of [[Guardian|Storm and Guardian Defender squads]], supported by vehicles crewed by [[Black Guardians]] (Support weapons, [[War Walkers]],[[ Vyper]]s and [[Eldar Jetbike|Jetbike]]s).{{Fn|1}}
[[Image:Black Guardians Army.jpg|thumb|center|400px|An Ulthwé Strike Force]]
===Locations===
*'''Calmainoc''' - This is the name given to a great space dock that is not strictly located within the Craftworld but rather to a Warp portal that was hardwired into the structure of Ulthwé itself. The portal is indistinguishable from the main doors though the actual harbour could be located anywhere in the galaxy or even beyond it. The only certainty is the fact that the way in and out of ''Calmainoc'' is through Craftworld Ulthwé.{{Fn|3}}
*'''Ghreivan's Gate''' - A circular frame that is decorated with several runes that stretched across several dimensions. This gate is actually a Warp Portal and one among hundreds that existed in the Craftworld and served as access points to Warp routes that were designed by the original architects of Ulthwe Ulthwé in order to allow its inhabitants access to distant locations in a matter of moments.{{Fn|3}}
==Notable Characters==
{{main|List of Ulthwé Aeldari}}
*[[Eldrad Ulthran]] — once the Chief Farseer of the Ulthwé Craftworld. Exiled by the [[Seer Council]] of Ulthwe Ulthwé for his involvement in the cult of [[Ynnead]], now operates [[The Exiles]].{{Fn|21a}} Created and carries into battle the [[Staff of Ulthamar]].{{Fn|9b}}
*Farseer [[Auric Stormcloud]] of the [[line of Manan]] — on a quest to stop [[Daemon Prince]] [[Shaha Gaathon]]{{Fn|8}}
*Farseer [[Bethaneal]]{{fn|26b}}
*[[Trekhulir|Trekhulir of the Glittering Dark]]{{Fn|16b}}
==TriviaRune Symbol==[[File:Ulthwe icon.jpg|thumb|200px|Craftworld '''Ulthwé''' symbol, the Eye of [[Isha]]{{Fn|9a}}]]The symbol of Ulthwé is the Eye of [[Isha]], symbolizing the sorrow of their goddess ancestor after [[Asuryan]] ordered her separated from her Eldar children. It is said that [[Vaul]] forged the tears into [[spirit stone]]s, making her grief beneficial to the Eldar today. Ulthwé has since taken the tear as their symbol to remind themselves of the godhood they lost long ago.{{Fn|9a}} ==Conflicting sources==
{{Trivia}}
*It was previously established that Eldrad Ulthran died aboard a [[Blackstone Fortress]] during the [[Thirteenth Black Crusade]].{{Fn|4b}} However, as of [[6th Edition]], Eldrad is now described as being in his last days, crystallising, but very much alive.{{Fn|6b}}
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Farseer (Novel)]], {{cite this}}
*9: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]] (Ebook)
**{{Endn|9a}}: pg. 21-23
**{{Endn|9b}}: pg. 53
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Imperial Armour II - Ork, Eldar and Dark Eldar Vehicles for Warhammer 40,000]], pg. 42
