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Each Warrior Aspect represents a facet of the Eldar war god, [[Kaela Mensha Khaine]], and thus embodies a specific aspect of Eldar warfare, and each [[Aspect Shrine|Shrine]]'s founder becomes its [[Phoenix Lord]].{{Fn|4b}} It is impossible to say how many different Aspects there are,{{Fn|4b}} and with each generation new Aspects gain favour while others fall to disuse.{{Fn|9}} The most common Aspects have shrines on most [[Craftworld]]s, while some Aspects are unique to a particular Craftworld - such as the weirdly terrifying [[Slicing Orbs of Zandros]], which are confined to a single shrine on a single craftworld.{{Fn|2}} The firstborn Aspects created by the [[Asurya]], [[Asurmen]]'s first students are said to remain eternal – these include the [[Howling Banshee]]s, [[Fire Dragon]]s, [[Dark Reaper]]s, [[Swooping Hawk]]s, [[Striking Scorpion]]s and Asurmen's own [[Dire Avenger]]s.{{Fn|9}}
While only the [[Crimson Hunter]] is known by name,{{Fn|6a}} many [[Eldar_Vehicles_Eldar Vehicles (List)#Aircraft|Eldar Aircraft]] are only piloted by Eldar walking the [[Eldar_PathEldar Path#Path_of_the_WarriorPath of the Warrior|Path of the Warrior]], including the [[Nightwing]],{{Fn|19}} [[Nightshade Interceptor]],{{Fn|6a}} [[Eagle Bomber]],{{Fn|1}} and [[Phoenix Bomber]].{{Fn|19}} The notable exception is the [[Hemlock Wraithfighter]] , which is only piloted by [[Spiritseer]]s.{{Fn|6b}}
Aspect Warriors will often carry with them a symbolic relic of their shrine in order to observe proper rituals at all times. At minimum, they carry a meditative [[wraithbone]] icon, typically styled as a rune of significance to the Aspect. Others might carry battle rites, relevant poetry, or speeches of past heroes for reference.{{Fn|12b}}
