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Yvraine was the closest living thing in spirit Born thousands of years ago to one of the many noble families of [[Craftworld]] [[Eldar Empire|ancient AeldariBiel-Tan]] who existed prior to , the birth first path she would take up was that of a [[SlaaneshPath of the Performer|Performer]];{{Fn|11}} specifically a dancer. Yvraine was originally born on {{Fn|5a}}{{Fn|7b}} Still young, she took up the [[Path of the Warrior]] during the invasion of [[CraftworldGnosis Prime]] , following the craftworld's awoken [[Biel-TanAvatar of Khaine]]into battle. She walked many paths, from that Learning the arts of dancer to [[WarlockKhaine]] to amongst the [[Dire Avenger]]s, she honed her courage, strength, and skill.{{Fn|11}} She later left the Path of the Warrior|warriorfor the [[Path of the Witch]], becoming a [[Warlock]]. {{Fn|5a}}{{Fn|7b}}{{Fn|11}} With this she had mastered all of the most arduous craftworld disciplines. With such mastery she grew bored.{{Fn|11}} Eventually exiled from Biel-Tan, she explored every corner of Eldar society. Becoming an [[Outcast]] she travelled the stars with a band of [[Ranger]]s, learning the art of patience. Despite this she still felt restless in her life.{{Fn|5a}}{{Fn|7b}}
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The Daughter of Shades<br>High Priestess of the Whispering God<br>Emissary of Ynnead<br>Amharoc<br>Opener of the Seventh Way
|Homeworld =[[Craftworld Biel-Tan]]
|Birth =~Thousands of years ago, [[Craftworld Biel-Tan]]
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*High Priestess of [[Ynnead]]
*[[Wych]]**[[Bloodbride]]***[[Succubus]]<br><small>(formerly)</small>
*[[Path of the Outcast]]
**[[Corsair Prince|Corsair commander]]<br><small>(formerly)</small>
*[[Path of the Witch]]**[[Warlock]]<br><small>(formerly)</small>
*[[Path of the Warrior]]
**[[Aspect Warrior]]***[[Dire Avenger]]<br><small>(formerly)</small>
*Dancer<br><small>(formerly)</small>
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==History==
Yvraine was the closest living thing in spirit to the [[Eldar Empire|ancient Aeldari]] who existed prior to the birth of [[Slaanesh]].{{Fn|5a}}{{Fn|7b}} She has travelled through every corner and strata of Eldar society, moreso than any Eldar alive today. Her early chapters wer of a varied and turbulent life. At some point earning the name 'Opener of the Seventh Way' in reference to her ability to eschew strict adherance to a single calling, a rare trait amongst the Eldar.{{Fn|11}}
As Emissary of Ynnead, Yvraine has the ability to take on the pwoer of the souls of the dead.{{Fn|11}} She continues to have increasingly frequent dreams of Eldar across the galaxy dying, experiencing the events leading up to the individual's last moments. Some having a strange cumpulsion to throw themselves into combat for the good of the species, even if they are only a scrivener.{{citethis}}
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===Origins===
While travelling aboard the ''[[Lanathrialle]]'', she forsook her loose band of Outcast allies to join the void-faring crew, as she felt the call of the void. After many years and battles as a [[Eldar Corsair|Corsair]], she earned herself the name 'Amharoc', meaning 'Pitiless One' for her viscous streak and keen sense for opportunity. She became a famed Corsair commander and brought great riches to the ''Lanathrialle''. Despite this some among her crew saw her as a pretender in life, only donning each new role superficially to be cast aside without ever truly committing. Yvraine herself admitted there was some truth to this. With every success she would quickly seek out a new challenge. When her crew finally mutinied, Lord [[Aracleo]] took control of ''Lanathrialle'', but had fewer and fewer successes without their former captain. Yvraine was exiled at [[Port Vilifact]] in [[Commorragh]].{{Fn|5a}}{{Fn|7b}}
Now forced her to flee into the [[Webway]],{{Fn|2}} she had been humbled by her crew and all her former grandeur removed. She struggled to eek out a living on the streets of the Dark City, almost becoming one of the [[Starveling]]s roaming its dark alleys. She fought with every iota of strength she had in order to join the [[Wych Cult]]s, carving out a place through ability alone. Known as the 'Daughter of Shades' in Commoragh, the gladiatrix's outsider heritage made her a deliciously controversial figure amongst the ruling classes. Her mercurial displays of stately elegance suddenly erupting into bloody whirlwinds if roused to ire, were nothing new, and these behaviors were only encouraged this behaviour was welcomed in her new environmentthe Dark City. {{Fn|5a}}{{Fn|7b}} Her penchant for decisive application of excessive violence endeared her to most, if not all, Drukhari. With with countless foes bested in the arena with cruelty and fury, The [[Bloodbride]]'s fame would grow. Large crowds would pay increasingly high prices to see her fight.{{Fn|11}} Known as the 'Daughter of Shades' in Commoragh, the gladiatrix's outsider heritage made her a deliciously controversial figure amongst the ruling classes. Again rising through the ranks, Yvraine became a [[Succubus]]. It is debated whether this was through skill alone, or due entirely to her patronage from [[Lady Malys|Malys]], a shrewd and scheming former paramour of [[Asdrubael Vect|Supreme Overlord Asdrubael Vect]]. Regardless, this would eventually lead to a significant blow to Vect's rule being dealt.{{Fn|5a}}{{Fn|7b}} Some even said she had potentially become a worthy opponent for Her Excellence, [[Lelith Hesperax]].{{Fn|11}}
On the [[Night of Revelations]], Yvraine's would fight in the gladiatorial matches of the [[Crucibael]]. She fought many foes before the Daughter of Shades met her fateful to a Priestess of [[Morai-Heg]], [[Corag Hai]]. However, while between life and death she was resurrected by the awakening god [[Ynnead]]. Her birth caused a great [[Dysjunction]] in the Dark City, and together with the [[Visarch]] eluded capture by Asdrubael Vect.{{Fn|2}}
**{{Endn|9j}}: Chapters 27-25
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Codex: Aeldari (10th Edition)]], pg. 66
*{{Endn|11}}: [[The Gathering Storm Companion]], pg. 43
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