
Curiosity became obsession, then excess and decadence, until eventually a rot took root in the soul of the Aeldari species. The cessation of toil raised the spectre of ennui, alongside the endless freedom to explore the slightest whim. Yet with power unchecked came monstrous pride. Theirs was the power to create, and also to destroy, for they held the secrets of the universe in their hands. Like the stars in the sky they shone, illuminating the endless void. Millennia have passed since the ancient Aeldari fell into shadow, yet still the memory of their glory burns bright. Warhammer 40K Darktide Review - Left To ShredĪ pair of Aeldari Harlequin Players unleashing the Dance of Death against their foes Fall of the Aeldari Harlequins always organise themselves into groups they call "troupes," which are led by a leader known as a " troupe master." They are welcomed by all of the other Aeldari kindreds, including the Drukhari of Commorragh and the other Webway satellite realms, and are known for their brightly coloured clothing, incredible agility (even for an Aeldari), and use of unusually powerful weapons. These enigmatic warriors are often credited with supernatural powers, and many amongst both Asuryani and Drukhari society believe that the Harlequins know most, if not all, of the secret paths through the endless maze of the Webway.

Harlequins are undeniably part of the Aeldari species, yet they owe no allegiance to any given Asuryani craftworld or Drukhari kabal, a kindred apart from their fellows. The Laughing God is the only authority that the Harlequins recognise, and their every deed is thought to be in furtherance of his own inscrutable agenda. However, every Harlequin is firm in the belief that Cegorach escaped into the bounds of the Webway, existing there still behind myriad disguises and mocking She Who Thirsts from behind the veil. None truly know how this strange being survived the birth of Slaanesh where the other gods of the Aeldari Pantheon did not. The central figure of Harlequin belief is Cegorach, the Great Harlequin - also known as the Laughing God.

The Harlequins see no distinction between art and war, and their outlook can best be explained by reference to the legend of the one of their self-appointed duties is to keep this legend alive through their performances. They are the keepers of the Black Library and serve the enigmatic Aeldari deity called the Laughing God. Rune of the Aeldari Lexicon designating the Harlequins.Ī Harlequin, known in the Aeldari Lexicon as a Rillietann, is a member of a very distinct sub-group of the Aeldari species who belongs to none of the existing Aeldari factions, including the Asuryani of the craftworlds, the Exodites or the Drukhari of Commorragh. Farseer Ro-fhessi of Craftworld Ulthwé, describing a Harlequin performance Also included is 1 large flying base and a Harlequins transfer sheet." All theatres are theatres of war. This multi-part plastic kit contains 94 components with which to make 1 Harlequin Starweaver or Voidweaver. Also included are 2 clear canopies that can be glued on to completely enclose the cockpit, or used to just cover the lower section. There are 5 heads with space to add one of 10 individually designed masks for both the pilots and crew, as well as 2 completely masked heads. Whichever variant you decide to make, both bikes have the option of 9 pairs of masks that can be added to the side of the vehicle.

There is a separate gunner model who can be assembled so that he is standing, attached to either the top shuriken cannon or pintle-mounted weapons. You also have a choice of either a pintle-mounted haywire cannon or a prismatic cannon and the option to add 3 banks of mirage launchers. The Voidweaver is a mobile gun platform armed with 2 shuriken cannons, one is under-slung beneath the front of the vehicle and the second is rear-facing and mounted on the platform on the top of the Voidweaver. There are 2 crew members that can be modelled onto the rear of the Starweaver, armed with a choice of star bolas, sword or zephyrglaive, whilst there are 2 arms that will hold onto the vehicle itself. There is also a rappelling line that can be attached to the back of the vehicle. The Starweaver is armed with 2 shuriken cannons and 3 banks of mirage launchers. Both variants are made from the same chassis, with the choice of crew and weapon mounts determining the type that you complete. This box contains everything you need to make either a Starweaver or a Voidweaver. These swift attack vehicles have a transport platform at their rear capable of bearing a Harlequin Troupe into battle. Starweavers streak across the battlefield as a storm of shattered light, relying upon a mixture of velocity and misdirection to confound the enemy’s aim.
