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An '''Exarch''' is a former [[Aspect Warrior]] who ''has lost himself upon the [[Path|Path of the Warrior]]'' and is unable to ever leave it again. At this point he is considered to have abandoned the greater Eldar Path with its promise of new experience and constant development in favor favour of a life of bloodshed. He becomes an Exarch; simultaneously a priest of [[Kaela Mensha Khaine]], a caretaker of the individual warrior shrine, and trainer, teacher, and instructor of the respective aspect. He is equipped with very ancient weaponry and armour. Each warrior aspect has its own particular kind of Exarchs. On the battlefield an Exarch commands a individual squad of aspect warriors. Exarchs are formidable opponents, and most of them can use their abilities to help the whole squad of aspect warriors under their command. The very first original Exarchs are the [[Phoenix Lord]]s.
Exarchs are regarded with both awe and revulsion by other Eldar. Awe, because Exarchs single-mindedly pursue a side of their nature which most Eldar fear to even contemplate. Revulsion, because they have become trapped in the warrior aspect and destined for a life of never-ending violence.<sup>3</sup>
