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'''Il-Kaithe''' is one of the lesser known [[Eldar]] [[Craftworld]]s. Being located close to the [[Eye of Terror]], Il-Kaithe is constantly warring against the forces of [[Chaos]] and willing to ally with the [[Dark Eldar]], and even humans, to further their crusade against the Dark Gods.{{Fn|2}} They are known for their talented [[Bonesinger]]s, who are said to be able to practice their art even in the heat of battle.{{Fn|1}} The traditional colours of Il-Kaithe are green, detailed with purple, and even its name is translated as ''Knowledge of Blood''.{{Fn|4}}
  
==Craftworld Summary==
 
 
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|Meaning=The Helm of Eldanesh{{Fn|3}}
 
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==Background==
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Il-Kaithe's symbol is the magical helm of [[Eldanesh]], the mythical folk-hero of the Eldar who received an all-seeing knowledge from the gift of [[Asuryan]]. Il-Kaithe uses the rune to remind themselves that knowledge can have terrible cost, for in the end Eldanesh foresaw his own murder by [[Khaine]].{{Fn|2}}
'''Il-Kaithe''' is one of the lesser known [[Eldar]] [[Craftworld]]s. Being located close to the [[Eye of Terror]], Il-Kaithe is constantly warring against the forces of Chaos. They are known for their talented [[Bonesinger]]s, who are said to be able to practice their art even in the heat of battle. The traditional colours of Il-Kaithe are green detailed with purple.
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==Known Eldar==
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*[[Syndilian Shanyr]] - Assassin{{Fn|5}}
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==Sources==
 
==Sources==
* [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]] pg.77
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]] (Ebook) pg.22
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*{{Endn|3}}: Codex: Eldar (6th Edition) pg.17
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Craftworlds (7th Edition)]] - ''Il-Kaithe''
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Deathwatch: The Achilus Assault]] pg.141
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*[http://us.games-workshop.com/games/40k/eldar/extras/craftworlds/ilkaithe.htm Games Workshop website]
  
 
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Revision as of 02:02, 19 December 2019

Il-Kaithe is one of the lesser known Eldar Craftworlds. Being located close to the Eye of Terror, Il-Kaithe is constantly warring against the forces of Chaos and willing to ally with the Dark Eldar, and even humans, to further their crusade against the Dark Gods.[2] They are known for their talented Bonesingers, who are said to be able to practice their art even in the heat of battle.[1] The traditional colours of Il-Kaithe are green, detailed with purple, and even its name is translated as Knowledge of Blood.[4]

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Craftworld Il-Kaithe
Il-Kathe Rune.jpg
Meaning: The Helm of Eldanesh[3]
Current Location: Segmentum Obscurus
Main Colours: Green detailed with purple
Speciality: use of Bonesingers.
Reputation: crusaders against Chaos
Main Enemy: Chaos
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Il-Kaithe's symbol is the magical helm of Eldanesh, the mythical folk-hero of the Eldar who received an all-seeing knowledge from the gift of Asuryan. Il-Kaithe uses the rune to remind themselves that knowledge can have terrible cost, for in the end Eldanesh foresaw his own murder by Khaine.[2]

Known Eldar

Sources