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[[File:WitchElfKhaine.jpg|thumb|250px|A '''Witch Elf''', priestess of [[Khaine]].]] | [[File:WitchElfKhaine.jpg|thumb|250px|A '''Witch Elf''', priestess of [[Khaine]].]] | ||
[[File:Khaine.jpg|thumb|250px|A group of Witch Elves offer a sacrifice to Khaine.]] | [[File:Khaine.jpg|thumb|250px|A group of Witch Elves offer a sacrifice to Khaine.]] | ||
| − | 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 '''cult of Khaine''' is the most popular and important religion of the [[Dark Elves]], and the official state religion of the kingdom 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]] <ref>Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.47</ref> | + | The centre of the cult, the great temple of Khaine, is located in [[Har Ganeth]] <ref>Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.47</ref>, but all cities possess at least one temple <ref>Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (6th Edition) p.10</ref>, if not several. Villages, ships and [[Black Ark]]s usually have a shrine. |
===Organization=== | ===Organization=== | ||
| − | The [[Witch Elves]] are the brides and priestesses of [[Khaine]], Lord of Murder. Young Witch Elves are | + | The [[Witch Elves]] are the brides and priestesses of [[Khaine]], Lord of Murder. Young Witch Elves are led by [[Hag]]s who answer to older and wiser [[Death Hag]]s <ref>Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.50</ref>, who in turn are accountable to the extremely old [[Hag Queen]]s <ref>Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (4th Edition) p.60</ref>. |
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| + | The Hag Queens obey [[Hellebron]], 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. | ||
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| − | + | Below the Witch Elves come the [[Executioner]]s <ref>Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.47</ref> 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 usually prisoners of war or civilians captured in raids. They are usually High Elves, humans or Dwarfs but sometimes also Dark Elves. | 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 <ref>Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (4th Edition) p.13 & 36 - Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (6th Edition) p.10</ref>. |
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[[Category:Dark Elves]] | [[Category:Dark Elves]] | ||
[[Category:Religion]] | [[Category:Religion]] | ||
Revision as of 20:41, 3 September 2011
The cult of Khaine is the most popular and important religion of the Dark Elves, and the official state religion of the kingdom 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], but all cities possess at least one temple [2], 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 led by Hags who answer to older and wiser Death Hags [3], who in turn are accountable to the extremely old Hag Queens [4].
The Hag Queens obey Hellebron, leader of the cult of Khaine and thereby ruler of Har Ganeth [5]. Hellebron's authority is unofficially challenged by Morathi who covertly holds the allegiance of several Witch Elves.
Below the Witch Elves come the Executioners [6] 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
- ↑ Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.47
- ↑ Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (6th Edition) p.10
- ↑ Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.50
- ↑ Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (4th Edition) p.60
- ↑ Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.66
- ↑ Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.47
- ↑ Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (4th Edition) p.13 & 36 - Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (6th Edition) p.10
