Cult of Khaine

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A Witch Elf, priestess of Khaine.
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 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 therefore 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 bloody offerings. Victims are sacrificed without mercy by the Witch Elves and the Executioners.

Notes & sources

Former editions presented Ghrond as the centre of the cult of Khaine.

  1. Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.47
  2. Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (7th Edition) p.66