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The Cult of Pleasure and the Brides of Khaine are the two most influental groups in Dark Elf politics. The worshippers of Khaine oppose the Cult of Pleasure as often as they can and work actively to twarth their plans. They see them as heretics that have betrayed Khaine. Of these the Brides of Khaine are the most numerous and influential. They are lead by the cruel and ancient Hag Queens whose bodies are as beautiful as their youngest sisters. They wield great power as the priestess of Khaine and their frenzied naked sisters is more than a match for a fully armoured warrior. The Brides of Khaine live in great temples scattered in the cities of Naggaroth, the main temple is located in Ghrond with the groups leader Hag Queen Crone Hellebron.
The Cult of Pleasure maintain that they were the first true Dark Elves and the ones that led the attack on their brethren. Since the time of the start of the Elven War their power have shrunk, particular because of their lack of warriors. The cult is far more interested in pursuing every whim and kind of pleasure that exist. Many Black Ark commanders belong to the Cult as their Arks are the forteress-palaces of the once proud cities of Naggarythe. Broken off from the world by the great tidal waves of the cataclysm as the Witch King tried to undo the spells that bound Realm of Chaos to the Northern Wastes.The slaves brought back by the Ark provide the Cult of Pleasure with far greater economic resources than their rivals. Although the wealthiest group they spend it all on hiring warriors to protect them, lavishly decorate their palaces and on the countless expensive pleasure seeking activites. The Cult do maintain strong ties with Slaanesh Chaos Champions and the Cults have quite a few bound Daemons. Their most prized Daemon is the much feared Keeper of Secret Ch´tai N´gyen who supply the cult with indepth reports of the Brides of Khaine as well as their other political enemies.
The Nobles of the Drucchi originate from the ruling houses of Naggarythe and they maintain that they are the true rulers of Narggaroth. They do not oppose the Witch King seeing him as their supreme leader but look down on the Brides of Khaine and the Cult of Pleasure. They lead the armies of the Elves of Naggaroth onto their breathren of Ulthuan or embark on Black Arks to raid far away countries. The elven Sorcerers are the mightiest of the whole world. But whereas the Sorcerers of Ulthuan strive to purity the Elves of Naggaroth seek out the deepest corners of their hearts for dark power. The sorcerers are often advisors and battle mages of the nobles. Some nobles are fully domminated by the sorcerers and sorcerers are known to encourage the younger sons to slay their father and thus elevating the Sorcerer in the process.
There are numerous cults and sects among the elven population. The Cult of Pleasure
fled the persecution and war waged on them by their breahtren and settled themselves in
the cold land of Naggaroth. The Cult of Pleasure were severely weakened over the years as
it had thrived on the numerous recruits gained from the decadent society of the Elves of
Ulthuan. A society that drove youths into seeking any kind of pleasure, preferable
forbidden ones. The cult attracted few elder elves and warriors as they were too caught up
in their own lives or battles to allow themselves to seek pleasure. True the
warriors live life as each day would be, and sometime will be, their last day but they did
not have the option of pursuing pleasure in the same way as city dwellers. They could find
themselves marching to a battle site one day and on guard duty the next. After a
victorious battle they would spend night of intence pleasure roaming the camp or city of
their opponent. Although the Elves of Ulthuan were not particular bloodthirsty some
warriors found that the thrill of chasing a small girl through her house wanting to
buthcer her as he did her family were almost equal to the the thrill in the heat of
battle. Many acts of cruelty was looked away from and many were not discovered, many fires
were started to cover up these crimes and many a city were destroyed by them. Many
informal warrior cults formed in the armies of the Elves of Ulthuan, not as well known or
obvious as the Cult of Pleasure cult but becoming equally degenerated. When the flames of
Asuryan rejected the righteous Phoenix King Malekith the warrior cults
fled to Nagarythe with him fearing they would be made an example of. Some armies lost
almost a third of their forces and in some cases up to half their officers, the cults had
dug deep into the elven armies.
Today the warrior cults have blended into the Druchii society and few hold positions of power. They orginate from foot soldiers and not from the Noble houses of Nagarythe. The oldest warriors hold positions as detachment leaders or City Guard commanders and often command armies waging war far from Naggaroth. Many feel cheated due to their lack of power but many have been adopted by the Noble houses, though not being born into the house mean they are still barred from high positions. They are also barred from riding the fierce Cold Ones as they are reserved for the noble sons, instead they ride black elven steeds, although these long for blood and to crush foes almost as much as the Cold Ones. They also ride war chariots which cult warriors from Tiranoc brought with them as they fled.
This armylist uses the regular Dark Elf armylist with the following modifications.
General
The General may have the Chaos mark of Slaanesh (ie immune to psych and break tests).
He looses his hatred of High Elves but it is replaced by Frenzy when he
is facing High Elves. He cannot restrain this Frenzy as he remember the days when he and
his fellow cultists were persecuted by the Elves of Ulthuan. He have nurtured his hatred
for centuries and will release all is anger and hatred in a frothing madness.
Battle Standard
May carry the Raptourous Standard as his banner if you want to even though it is Slaanesh only.
Heroes
Your army may not include Witch Elf heroes
Champions
Your army may not include Witch Elf champions
Sorcerers
The Sorcerers may have Dark Magic or Slaanesh Spells.
NO Assassins
They are reared by the Brides of Khaine and may not be taken in the army.
Cold One Knights, Executioners, Black Guard, Witch Elves and Scouts may not be taken as regiments.
Dark Riders, Crossbowmen, Warriors, City Guard, Corsairs and Spearmen may be taken. Harpies may be taken as allies.
Repeater Bolt Throwers may be taken, but not the Cauldron of Blood.
The Cult of Pleasure may take Chaos as allies, though they must be worshipping Chaos Undivided or Slaanesh.
0-1 Harpies
0-1 Daemonettes at 35 pts per model
May be mounted on Steeds of Slaanesh at +25 pts per model
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