

There are none among the Druchii – Malekith’s Elven supporters – who have seen his face, for his entire body lies encased within a suit of enchanted, black-metal armour said to be fused to his flesh. Soon Elf fought Elf and the Dark Elves, or, more accurately, the Druchii, were forged in war, blood and murder.Īlthough Malekith’s broken body was healed by his mother, the Hag Sorceress Morathi, using magical means, he remains scarred from the encounter and twisted by an inalienable desire to avenge himself upon those once considered kin. A schism was rent between those who had been most loyal to Aenarion’s line, and the rest of Ulthuan. Though the Daemons were banished and the Great Vortex created, in victory came the Elves’ ultimate defeat. Avarice, jealousy and malevolence boiled over and forever tore apart their civilisation. At first a mighty hero… then he drew the Sword of Khaine and doomed his line. Then came a great divide: The Daemons came and Aenarion strode forth to vanquish them. Long ago, the near-immortal Elves were a single race, united in outlook. If they shall not bow to me, the rightful ruler of Ulthuan, then I shall see each tower crumble and every soul scourged in pain until they beg for my rule. Furthermore, like the Skaven, Dark Elves have to keep track of their lords' loyalty, unless they wish to face widespread uprisings.If playing as the Cult of Pleasure, the depraved nature of Morathi and her Cult spreads Chaos corruption wherever they settle.These powerful floating fortresses can be used far from home to raise armies, recruit units, and support invasion forces with aerial bombardments. By performing a Sacrifice to Mathlann rite, Dark Elf factions may summon a mighty Black Ark.Slaves can also be sacrified to perform rites. Slaves provide additional income, but can negatively affect public order. In addition to money, the Dark Elves have an additional resource to keep track of : slaves captured in battle.
