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'''Medusae''' are strange creatures of the [[Webway]] that often find themselves as servants within an [[Archon]]'s court and are quite sought after by the denizens of the Dark City of [[Commorragh]]. They are known to be highly empathic parasites that appear as a collection of brains and spinal cords that are stacked on one another. These creatures seemingly float across the ether like jellyfish where they feed on the dreams as well as nightmares of sentient beings. This makese them a useful addition to a [[Lord's Retinue]] as they often latch onto hosts thus becoming hybrid creatures that intrude upon their realm whereupon they begin to feed on their emotions directly as a means through which they gain the power to move about in realspace.{{Fn|1}}
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'''Medusae''' are strange creatures of the [[Webway]] that often find themselves as servants within an [[Archon]]'s court and are quite sought after by the denizens of the Dark City of [[Commorragh]]. They are known to be highly empathic parasites that appear as a collection of brains and spinal cords that are stacked on top of one another. These creatures seemingly float across the ether like jellyfish where they feed on the dreams, as well as nightmares, of sentient beings. They can also latch upon a living host, allowing them to feed upon the emotions of their host directly and through this process, provide the power they require to manifest in realspace, thus becoming hybrid creatures of both the material world and the [[Immaterium]].{{Fn|1}}
  
A simple gaze from a Medusae can lead to instant emotional haemorarhaging by exposing them to raw anquish that can leave opponents in a coma from which there is no recovery. In addition, they are also able to store as well as absorb extreme sensations which is why they are sought after by [[Dark Eldar]] Lords for their [[Kabal]]. The brain fruit of the Medusae are capable of being consumed and allowed an individual to re-experience the vivid as well as anarchic emotions of a raid all over again.{{Fn|1}}
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In combat, their empathic abilities are weaponised: a simple gaze from a Medusae can lead to instant emotional hemorrhaging by exposing their victims to raw anguish, potentially putting them into a coma from which there is no recovery. In addition, they are also able to absorb extreme sensations, which are highly prized in Dark Eldar society. The brain fruit of the Medusae are capable of being consumed and allow an individual to re-experience the vivid and anarchic emotions of a raid all over again.{{Fn|1}}
  
 
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Revision as of 17:44, 18 March 2014

Medusae

Medusae are strange creatures of the Webway that often find themselves as servants within an Archon's court and are quite sought after by the denizens of the Dark City of Commorragh. They are known to be highly empathic parasites that appear as a collection of brains and spinal cords that are stacked on top of one another. These creatures seemingly float across the ether like jellyfish where they feed on the dreams, as well as nightmares, of sentient beings. They can also latch upon a living host, allowing them to feed upon the emotions of their host directly and through this process, provide the power they require to manifest in realspace, thus becoming hybrid creatures of both the material world and the Immaterium.[1]

In combat, their empathic abilities are weaponised: a simple gaze from a Medusae can lead to instant emotional hemorrhaging by exposing their victims to raw anguish, potentially putting them into a coma from which there is no recovery. In addition, they are also able to absorb extreme sensations, which are highly prized in Dark Eldar society. The brain fruit of the Medusae are capable of being consumed and allow an individual to re-experience the vivid and anarchic emotions of a raid all over again.[1]

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Dark Eldar Forces
Command ArchonHaemonculusHaemonculus AncientSuccubusDraconSybarite

Court of the Archon: LhamaeanMedusaeSslythUr-Ghul

Elites GrotesquesHekatrix BloodbridesIncubiKabalite TruebornMandrakesWracks
Troops Kabalite WarriorsWyches • (Wracks)
Fast Attack BeastmastersHellionsReaversScourge

Beasts: Clawed FiendKhymeraRazorwing

Heavy Support Cronos Parasite EngineRavagerRazorwing JetfighterTalos Pain EngineVoidraven Bomber
Transports RaiderVenom
Special Characters Asdrubael VectDrazhar, Master of BladesKheradruakh, the DecapitatorLelith HesperaxLady MalysBaron SathonyxUrien RakarthDuke Sliscus