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[[image:AltanasarHead.png|right|300px|thumb|Aeldari of Craftworld '''{{PAGENAME}}'''{{Fn|6}}]]
The Eldar of Altnassar are paler, quieter, and appear almost deathly to their [[Asuryani]] brethren, who regard them with distrust and spread rumours of their ordeal in the Eye of Terror: that they were tainted irrevocably by the Eye itself or perhaps by a dread pact with [[Ynnead]]{{Fn|6}}, for how could any Eldar remain untouched by the predations of Chaos for so many millennia?{{Fn|2a}} The truth of their time imperilled is known only to [[Maugan Ra]] and the Eldar of the doomed craftworld themselves.{{Fn|6}}
Altansar is a highly militarized craftworld, with almost all roles seen as secondary to those related to war, relying heavily on infantry as much of its vehicles have been destroyed over the millenia in the [[Eye of Terror]] where it was difficult to replace them.{{fn|5}} Due to their diminished population, the Altansari are also heavily reliant on [[Wraith Construct]]s and have lost the revulsion to using them, mostly resigned to the reality that their death will offer no rest.{{Fn|5}} A significant population of it's warriors are [[Dark Reaper]]s, in honor of [[Maugan Ra]], and many others are [[Swooping Hawk]]s to honor [[Baharroth]] who is himself close in bond to Maugan Ra's.{{Fn|5}}
==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 in [[M41]]===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.{{CME}}
====Fracture of Biel-Tan====
Altansar later allied with [[Yvraine]] and her [[Ynnari]], helping to recover the [[Crone Swords]] in the attempt to resurrect [[Ynnead]].{{Fn|3}}
====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}}
