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| − | + | The Eldar '''spirit stones''' or '''waystones''' are small, seemingly precious stones carried on an [[Eldar]]'s chest, used to save their souls from destruction by [[Slaanesh]].{{Fn|3a}} | |
| − | The Eldar '''spirit stones''' are small, seemingly precious stones carried on an [[Eldar]]'s chest, used to save their souls from destruction by [[Slaanesh]]. | + | |
| + | ==Overview== | ||
| + | Spirit Stones are faceted psycho-receptive crystals called ''carrecenad'' or '''soul-stone'''{{Fn|6}} grown in a way similar to [[Wraithbone]].{{Fn|4}} At the moment of the Eldar's death, the stone acts like a 'psychic trap', absorbing their psychic self and preventing it from entering the [[warp]] and being consumed by the nemesis of the Eldar race: Slaanesh.{{Fn|3a}} | ||
The Waystone can then be brought back to the Eldar's own [[Craftworld]] and embedded into its wraithbone core where it will grow into a larger spirit stone.{{Fn|3a}} Once the stone is implanted, the Eldar's soul can travel freely through the wraithbone, mingling with other Eldar souls and forming part of the communal spirit of the Craftworld itself.{{Fn|3a}} All the souls within a Craftworld collectively exist inside the [[Infinity Circuit]].{{Fn|3a}} In times of dire need, the Eldar are also able to retrieve the spirit stones of long dead Eldar heroes and place them into the artificial bodies of [[Wraithguard]]s and [[Wraithlord]]s.{{Fn|3b}} These constructs are then piloted by the Eldar soul, which experiences reality as a dream. This process is considered necromancy in Eldar culture and is only used as a last resort. The Eldar [[Warlocks]] who specialize in this process are known as [[Spiritseer]]s.{{Fn|3c}} [[Iyanden]], an Eldar Craftworld with a very small population is known for its greater use of these 'living dead'.{{Fn|3b}} | The Waystone can then be brought back to the Eldar's own [[Craftworld]] and embedded into its wraithbone core where it will grow into a larger spirit stone.{{Fn|3a}} Once the stone is implanted, the Eldar's soul can travel freely through the wraithbone, mingling with other Eldar souls and forming part of the communal spirit of the Craftworld itself.{{Fn|3a}} All the souls within a Craftworld collectively exist inside the [[Infinity Circuit]].{{Fn|3a}} In times of dire need, the Eldar are also able to retrieve the spirit stones of long dead Eldar heroes and place them into the artificial bodies of [[Wraithguard]]s and [[Wraithlord]]s.{{Fn|3b}} These constructs are then piloted by the Eldar soul, which experiences reality as a dream. This process is considered necromancy in Eldar culture and is only used as a last resort. The Eldar [[Warlocks]] who specialize in this process are known as [[Spiritseer]]s.{{Fn|3c}} [[Iyanden]], an Eldar Craftworld with a very small population is known for its greater use of these 'living dead'.{{Fn|3b}} | ||
| − | It is believed by some Eldar that when enough Eldar souls have been gathered within the Infinity | + | It is believed by some Eldar that when enough Eldar souls have been gathered within the Infinity Circuits of the Craftworlds, a new god will emerge: [[Ynnead]], Eldar God of the Dead. It is hoped by [[Farseer]]s that this god will be powerful enough to vanquish Slaanesh, freeing the Eldar from their doom. Spirit Stones are also an Eldar vehicle upgrade that allows the spirit to control the vehicle in case the pilots are incapacitated, similar to the [[Power of the Machine Spirit]]. |
| − | + | One primary source of spirit stones is the old Eldar homeworlds, now known as [[Crone World]]s. Acquiring new spirit stones is extremely dangerous, as the Crone Worlds exist within the [[Eye of Terror]]. In [[Eldar Mythology]] the spirit stones were created by [[Vaul]] from the '''Tears of [[Isha]]'''. This is taken as a metaphor for the crystallization of the psychic energies of the Eye.{{Cite this}} | |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | When a Spirit Stone is destroyed the soul once contained is lost to the warp, where it will presumably be devoured by Slaanesh.{{Fn|3a}} | |
| − | + | [[Eldrad Ulthran]], the legendary farseer, was somehow able to not only imprint multiple spirit stones, but he was also able to do so while still alive.{{Fn|3d}} There is a canon conflict over whether or not he has ever died,{{Fn|3d}}{{Fn|5}} but if he ''did'' die, this rendered most (but not all) of his spirit stones inert.{{Fn|3d}} | |
| − | Interestingly, in the novel [[Dawn of War (Novel)]], a Spirit Stone is smashed by a [[Power Axe]], resulting in an incredibly loud metallic ringing, and then an explosion that not only destroys the Power Axe, but also sends [[Trythos]], the [[Space Marine]] wielding it, flying a few metres away. | + | Interestingly, in the novel [[Dawn of War (Novel)]], a Spirit Stone is smashed by a [[Power Axe]], resulting in an incredibly loud metallic ringing, and then an explosion that not only destroys the Power Axe, but also sends [[Trythos]], the [[Space Marine]] wielding it, flying a few metres away.{{citethis}} |
| − | == | + | ==See also== |
| + | *[[Dreamstone]] | ||
*[[Soulwatcher helm]] | *[[Soulwatcher helm]] | ||
*[[Soul net]] | *[[Soul net]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | *{{Endn| | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]], pg. 6 |
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition)]], {{Cite This}} | ||
| + | *3: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]: | ||
**{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 14 | **{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 14 | ||
**{{Endn|3b}}: pg. 20 | **{{Endn|3b}}: pg. 20 | ||
**{{Endn|3c}}: pg. 27 | **{{Endn|3c}}: pg. 27 | ||
**{{Endn|3d}}: pg. 51 | **{{Endn|3d}}: pg. 51 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Farseer (Novel)]], Chapters Eleven and Thirteen | ||
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]], pg. 53 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[White Dwarf 110 (UK)]], pg. 61 | ||
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| + | *[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]], {{Cite This}} | ||
| + | *[[Warhammer 40,000: Compilation]], {{Cite This}} | ||
| + | *[[Dawn of War (Novel)]] by [[C.S. Goto]], {{Cite This}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:59, 13 March 2025
The Eldar spirit stones or waystones are small, seemingly precious stones carried on an Eldar's chest, used to save their souls from destruction by Slaanesh.[3a]
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Overview
Spirit Stones are faceted psycho-receptive crystals called carrecenad or soul-stone[6] grown in a way similar to Wraithbone.[4] At the moment of the Eldar's death, the stone acts like a 'psychic trap', absorbing their psychic self and preventing it from entering the warp and being consumed by the nemesis of the Eldar race: Slaanesh.[3a]
The Waystone can then be brought back to the Eldar's own Craftworld and embedded into its wraithbone core where it will grow into a larger spirit stone.[3a] Once the stone is implanted, the Eldar's soul can travel freely through the wraithbone, mingling with other Eldar souls and forming part of the communal spirit of the Craftworld itself.[3a] All the souls within a Craftworld collectively exist inside the Infinity Circuit.[3a] In times of dire need, the Eldar are also able to retrieve the spirit stones of long dead Eldar heroes and place them into the artificial bodies of Wraithguards and Wraithlords.[3b] These constructs are then piloted by the Eldar soul, which experiences reality as a dream. This process is considered necromancy in Eldar culture and is only used as a last resort. The Eldar Warlocks who specialize in this process are known as Spiritseers.[3c] Iyanden, an Eldar Craftworld with a very small population is known for its greater use of these 'living dead'.[3b]
It is believed by some Eldar that when enough Eldar souls have been gathered within the Infinity Circuits of the Craftworlds, a new god will emerge: Ynnead, Eldar God of the Dead. It is hoped by Farseers that this god will be powerful enough to vanquish Slaanesh, freeing the Eldar from their doom. Spirit Stones are also an Eldar vehicle upgrade that allows the spirit to control the vehicle in case the pilots are incapacitated, similar to the Power of the Machine Spirit.
One primary source of spirit stones is the old Eldar homeworlds, now known as Crone Worlds. Acquiring new spirit stones is extremely dangerous, as the Crone Worlds exist within the Eye of Terror. In Eldar Mythology the spirit stones were created by Vaul from the Tears of Isha. This is taken as a metaphor for the crystallization of the psychic energies of the Eye.[Needs Citation]
Notes
When a Spirit Stone is destroyed the soul once contained is lost to the warp, where it will presumably be devoured by Slaanesh.[3a]
Eldrad Ulthran, the legendary farseer, was somehow able to not only imprint multiple spirit stones, but he was also able to do so while still alive.[3d] There is a canon conflict over whether or not he has ever died,[3d][5] but if he did die, this rendered most (but not all) of his spirit stones inert.[3d]
Interestingly, in the novel Dawn of War (Novel), a Spirit Stone is smashed by a Power Axe, resulting in an incredibly loud metallic ringing, and then an explosion that not only destroys the Power Axe, but also sends Trythos, the Space Marine wielding it, flying a few metres away.[Needs Citation]
See also
Sources
- 1: Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition), pg. 6
- 2: Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition), [Needs Citation]
- 3: Codex: Eldar (4th Edition):
- 4: Farseer (Novel), Chapters Eleven and Thirteen
- 5: Codex: Eldar (6th Edition), pg. 53
- 6: White Dwarf 110 (UK), pg. 61
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