The Aeldari are an ancient and enigmatic race, whose ways remain largely a mystery to the younger civilizations.
Their survival post-Fall has been tenuous, and they’ve divided into different factions, each dedicated to its own path. Now, with Codex: Aeldari and new Phoenix Lords and Aspect Warriors available for pre-order, it’s the perfect time to delve into their complex world.
The Aeldari’s Paths—such as Warrior, Seer, or Outcast—are more than just life phases; they are lifelong commitments, each one integral to their being. Gav Thorpe’s Path of the Eldar anthology takes you on a journey through the lives of the Aeldari, with three novels and three short stories detailing their diverse and multifaceted existences.
The Phoenix Lords, legendary Aeldari warriors, are pivotal to their culture. They founded the Aspect Shrines, where Aeldari warriors are trained in the martial ways of Kaela Mensha Khaine. Gav Thorpe’s Asurmen: Hand of Asuryan explores the origin of Asurmen, the first Phoenix Lord, and his battle against Chaos to protect his Craftworld. Thorpe also delves into Jain Zar: The Storm of Silence, where the Phoenix Lord of the Howling Banshees confronts Eldrad Ulthran of Ulthwé, trying to warn him of an Ork empire’s threat.
The Craftworld Iyanden is under constant threat from the Tyranids, particularly Hive Fleet Kraken. In Valedor, written by Guy Haley, Prince Yriel of Iyanden teams up with Biel-Tan and even Commorragh’s raiders to save their world from the encroaching Tyranid threat. The big news here is that there is an audiobook in production, finally!
Gav Thorpe also introduced the Ynnari, a faction devoted to Ynnead, the Aeldari god of death, with the belief that resurrecting the Whispering Dead could help them defeat Slaanesh. In the Rise of the Ynnari duology, follow Yvraine as she embarks on a mysterious mission, encountering the Wild Lord Nuadhu Fireheart.
The Harlequins, though a mystery even to the Aeldari, are essential in the battle for the Black Library in the Webway. The Harlequin stories, including Faces by Matthew Farrer, The Victim’s Dance by Ben Counter, and The Masque of Vyle by Andy Chambers, delve into their role as both performers and deadly warriors.
These stories will help you understand the complexities of the Aeldari and their new Detachment rules. Whether you’re looking to master Ynnari or Harlequins, or simply want to immerse yourself in their intricate culture, these tales will prepare you for battle.
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