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==History==
The Visarch was originally a [[Biel-tan]] [[Dire Avenger]] [[Exarch]] of the [[Silvered Blade Shrine]], known as '''Laarian Starspeaker''' and had considerable standing with his [[Craftworld]]{{Fn|5}}. He met [[Yvraine]] when she was just a mere [[Aspect Warrior]], teaching her much of swordsmanship. Laarian grew close to his student and developed strong feelings for her. He was much saddened when Yvraine left his shrine and chose to instead become a [[Path of the Witch|Witch]] and then [[Path of the Outcast|Outcast]]. When she joined the murderers of [[Commorragh]], his spirit broke and his feelings for Yvraine diverted the course of his path. In a nigh-unprecedented decision, Laarian left his Shrine and decided to follow Yvraine.{{Fn|4a4b}}
[[Image:BirthofYnnead.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Birth of Ynnead and Fracture of Biel-Tan.]]
The Visarch reappeared in [[Commorragh]] at the side of the newly awakened Emissary of [[Ynnead]], [[Yvraine]]. During this time, he posed as an [[Incubus]] in the [[Shrine of the Coiled Blade]], infamously known as the '''Scarlet Incubi'''. He later struck down the Shrine's Klaivex and took his position by right of conquest.{{Fn|4a}} This may have been the act that saw him embody the ancient Aeldari more than most. From this moment onwards Laarian found a deep and spiritual connection with the [[Ynnead|Whispering God]].{{Fn|8b4b}} He was later instrumental in Yvraine's escape from the Dark City and the formation of the [[Ynarri]]. He now acts as the guardian of Yvraine and has fought alongside her on her expeditions to resurrect [[Ynnead]].{{Fn|2}}
The Visarch later accompanied Yvraine to [[Kalisus]] where they brought the survivors of the [[Thirteenth Black Crusade]] to [[Macragge]]. The Visarch fought alongside Imperial forces in the subsequent [[Ultramar Campaign]].{{Fn|3}} The Visarch continues to serve Yvraine as one of her chief protectors, and during the [[Battle of Iathglas]] was nearly killed by [[Shalaxi Helbane]]. His apparent death was enough to summon [[Yncarne]], but after the battle Yvraine was able to regenerate his broken form.{{Fn|4b4c}}
The Visarch accompanied Yvraine and the Ynnari in the search for the last [[Cronesword]], believed to be a portal found only on the lost [[Craftworld]] of [[Zaisuthra]]. During the journey, the [[Harlequins]] of the [[Masque of the Midnight Sorrow]] mentally tested each of the core leaders of the Ynnari, and only the Visarch was found wanting. [[Shadowseer]] [[Laedellin Starshone]] said that the Visarch would betray Yvraine one day.{{Fn|6a}} Later , during the battle against [[Genestealer]]-corrupted Eldar on Zaisuthra, it is was the Visarch that brings brought Yvraine back from being overcome by the wrath of [[Ynnead]].{{Fn|6b}} However , later as they battle battled the [[Warshard]] in the tomb of [[Eldanesh]], it is was the Visarch who is was overcome by the murderous rage of [[Khaine]], and this time it leads led to Yvraine willingly letting herself be struck down in order to manifest [[Yncarne]].{{Fn|6c}} Yvraine is was resurrected by Yncarne, and after the battle she absolves absolved the Visarch for his earlier his actions.{{Fn|6d}}
The Visarch fought alongside Yvraine and the Ynnari once more on [[Agarimethea]].{{Fn|7}}
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Gathering Storm: Fracture of Biel-Tan]]
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Gathering Storm: Rise of the Primarch]]
*4: [[Psychic Awakening: Phoenix Rising]]:**{{Endn|4a}}: pg. 7**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 70**{{Endn|4b4c}}: pg. 80
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Aeldari (9th Edition)]], pg. 52 - ''The Visarch''
*6: [[Rise of the Ynnari: Ghost Warrior (Novel)]]
**{{Endn|6c}}: Chapter 32
**{{Endn|6d}}: Chapter 34
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Rise of the Ynnari: Wild Rider (Novel)]] - , Chapter 17*8: [[Psychic Awakening: Phoenix Rising]]:**{{Endn|8a}}: pg. 7**{{Endn|8b}}: pg. 70
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