Difference between revisions of "Cult of Khaine"
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The [[Witch Elves]] are the brides and priestesses of [[Khaine]], Lord of Murder. Young Witch Elves are commanded by [[Hag]]s who answer to older and wiser [[Death Hag]]s, who in turn are accountable to the extremely old [[Hag Queen]]s. | The [[Witch Elves]] are the brides and priestesses of [[Khaine]], Lord of Murder. Young Witch Elves are commanded by [[Hag]]s who answer to older and wiser [[Death Hag]]s, who in turn are accountable to the extremely old [[Hag Queen]]s. | ||
| − | The Hag Queens obey [[Hellebron]], the leader of the cult of Khaine and | + | The Hag Queens obey [[Hellebron]], the leader of the cult of Khaine and thereby ruler of Har Ganeth <ref>Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.66</ref>. Hellebron's authority is unofficially challenged by [[Morathi]] who covertly holds the allegiance of several [[Witch Elves]]. |
Below the Witch Elves come the [[Executioner]]s and the [[Assassin (Dark Elves)|Assassins]]. | Below the Witch Elves come the [[Executioner]]s and the [[Assassin (Dark Elves)|Assassins]]. | ||
===Worship=== | ===Worship=== | ||
| − | The cult worships Khaine through the constant sacrifice of helpless victims, slain without mercy by the Witch Elves and the Executioners. These victims are civilians | + | The cult worships Khaine through the constant sacrifice of helpless victims, slain without mercy by the Witch Elves and the Executioners. These victims are usually prisoners of war or civilians captured in raids. They are usually High Elves, humans or Dwarfs but sometimes also Dark Elves. |
==Notes & sources== | ==Notes & sources== | ||
Former editions presented [[Ghrond]] as the centre of the cult of Khaine. | Former editions presented [[Ghrond]] as the centre of the cult of Khaine. | ||
Revision as of 02:35, 5 October 2010
The cult of Khaine is the most popular and important religion of the Dark Elves, and the official state religion of Naggaroth. However it isn't the only religion in the realm.
The centre of the cult, the great temple of Khaine, is located in Har Ganeth [1]. However all cities possess at least one temple of Khaine, if not several. Villages, ships and Black Arks usually have a shrine.
Organization
The Witch Elves are the brides and priestesses of Khaine, Lord of Murder. Young Witch Elves are commanded by Hags who answer to older and wiser Death Hags, who in turn are accountable to the extremely old Hag Queens.
The Hag Queens obey Hellebron, the leader of the cult of Khaine and thereby ruler of Har Ganeth [2]. Hellebron's authority is unofficially challenged by Morathi who covertly holds the allegiance of several Witch Elves.
Below the Witch Elves come the Executioners and the Assassins.
Worship
The cult worships Khaine through the constant sacrifice of helpless victims, slain without mercy by the Witch Elves and the Executioners. These victims are usually prisoners of war or civilians captured in raids. They are usually High Elves, humans or Dwarfs but sometimes also Dark Elves.
Notes & sources
Former editions presented Ghrond as the centre of the cult of Khaine.
