Hotek
Hotek was a High Elf Priest of the Cult of Vaul who served Malekith. [1a]
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Appearance
His face was thin for an elf with a sharp brow and cheekbones, his white hair swept back with a band of black leather with bronze studs. As a priest of his order he had ritually blinded himself so his eyes were pure white. [3a]
History
Morathi sent him Dwarf artefacts, knowing that he would seek to unlock their powers and be unable to do so - she then sent a Sorceress to aid him and together with the aid of Dark Magic they managed to unlock some of the secrets of Dwarf Runes. [3b]
He came to Tor Caled to meet with Prince Caledrian and his court to discuss concerns about the Naggarothi, although Imrik noticed he became tense when they were mentioned. [3a]
Following the Massacre at the Shrine of Asuryan he began to forge a mighty suit of armour and send enchanted weapons to the Druchii, diverting arms shipments intended for the other kingdoms. [3b]
In -2739 IC, Caledor I came to Vaul's Anvil to investigate why armaments were not reaching the other kingdoms - when confronted Hotek used the Hammer of Vaul to briefly incapacitate the king and Prince Dorien long enough for him to escape and flee to join Malekith in Anlec. [2a][3b]
In the service of the Witch King, he forged the mighty rune etched armour he still wears as well as many other powerful artefacts. [1a]
Concerned that he might be killed on a whim of his fickle master, he created a armoury of defences to safeguard his body and soul. [1a]
It was however Morathi who had him poisoned, and following his death scattered the artefacts including the powerful Ring that bears his name which is a potent defence against sorcery. [1a]
Quotes
| The "Dark Ones"? How simplistic! You are blinded by your name-calling. They serve a greater purpose and will see our people restored to greatness.
~ Hotek to Caledor I.[3b] |
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves (8th Edition)
- 1a: The Dark Armoury, pg. 63
- 2: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (7th Edition)
- 2a: The Book of Days, pg. 38
- 3: The Sundering (anthology) (Time of Legends edition): Caledor (Novel) by Gav Thorpe
