#eldrad ulthwe

[ladymirdan]

I am having a brain rot that Guilliman is just Eldrad Ulthwe’s rebound after Fulgrim.

*Eldrad gets visions from the Aeldari gods*

Gods: “You must go and warn the humans, they are about to do the same mistakes as we did. They are falling for the allure of chaos. This cannot happen.”

Eldrad: “who do I warn?”

Gods:” I dont fucking know, the blonde one with the roman inspired legion.”

Eldrad: “Check. Also, isnt it kind of funny how every civilisation have their Roman period?”

Gods: “I know right, I think there was a Star Trek episode about it.”

Eldrad: “yeah I saw that one. Also, the orks got so weird with their second one.”

Gods: “shit, dont remind us about that.”

Eldrad: “well, off I go.”

*a few moments later*

Eldrad, screaming: “that did not go according to plan!”

Gods: “what do you mean? You haven't even talked to him.”

Eldrad: “oh I did, it did not go well. He got a Slaaneshi sword and everything.”

Gods: “what? No he doesnt, he is literally over here doing nothing” *points to the Ultramar system*

Eldrad: “shit. I got the wrong brother. I didnt know there were two blonde romans... I’ll guess I’ll go again.... And also, can I borrow another Avatar of Khaine?”

Gods: “WHAT DID YOU DO?!?”

[ruesironoc]

“What do humans know of our pain?”

—Eldrad, ancient farseer, sailor of the skeins of fate.

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[barpsy-abaub]

What's your favourite craftworld ? Also what's your favourite harlequin masque if you have one ?

I don't know much about Harlequin masques, so I'll be basic here: my favorite masque is the one Motley belongs to. Purely because that's the one I know the most about.

But the Craftwolds, oh... How about we make a top-5?

5. Lugganath ...I don't know much about Lugganath really outside from the bits from the Codex, but I just like their vibe. A pirate aligned, Harlequin' favoute Craftworld with a sick colorscheme? I'll take two.

4. Ulthwe. ...If you'd ask me a question: Do you like Ulthwe, or is it just Eldrad Ulthran? I'd answer, "Yes.". Ulthwe is inseparable from its former High Farseer, so everything we all love about The One and Only Competent Eldar goes for Ulthwe as well. Also, black is always in fashion.

3. Iyanden C'mon, who doesn't love Iyanden? Great lore, devastating tragedies with tasty grimdark, amazing characters, and fascinating features regarding Wraith Constructs. Also, the best Eldar book is predominantly about them.

2. Altansar Okay, they are so high for one simple reason: I'm dying to know about them more! A Craftworld that spent hundreds of years in the Warp, almost destroyed by the forces of Chaos, endures. The locals are always wearing helmets and always speak in a whisper... One can only wonder how their daily life passes. A really cool Craftworld!

A-a-and, the winner is...

Alaitoc

I know, it's probably a weird choice, but hear me out. Alaitoc is basically "Aeldari, the Film.". It is a pure, distillated (and maybe a bit concentrated) essence of what Asuryani should be and what they are. No additional shenanigans, only the Path System without preference towards any particular Path or any arbitrariness. Every other Craftworld has its unique feature that differentiates them from others, but Alaitoc represents the basis of every Craftworld's way of life. So, I'll pick them for my favorite.

Thank you for the question!

[soonielo]

Vect asked, Eldrad said no, then he threatened to blow up Ulthwe.

For a solid 5 seconds he only thought "They did fire me..."

Space elf grandpas deserve more love dammit.

[clocktowerechos]

Factions of the Grand Alliance

"Our enemies are numerous, powerful, insidious, and dangerous beyond reckoning. Tis good we have friends just as formidable. I cannot fathom having to stand alone in such a galaxy." ~ Imperial Diplomat toasts his allies during a feast on Craftworld Ulthwe

The Brightest Night AU is a lot more clear with who it counts on the good end of the moral spectrum and who it doesn't. This doesn't mean people are perfect, but they're at least mostly good by nature and try to be better. The Grand Alliance is what stands of the "civilized" races of the galaxy, an united bulwark against the abyss that threatens to consume them all.

The Interstellar Imperium

The Imperium of Man as we would know it and the successor state to the Greater Human Dominion from before the Dark Age of Technology. Ruled by the God-Emperor Aurelian, they are far less totalitarian and xenophobic than in canon, their faith is far less fanatical and count abhumans and even some xenos as Imperial citizens. As demonstrated by his marriage to Isha. Instead of the glorification of a holy human form in a physical sense, they value the concept of Humanity as people who can work together towards a greater goal. They can be seen as a galaxy spanning Interex and have adopted their method of dealing with Chaos with mixed results. People are generally more aware and can protect themselves better, but those who do fall often fall faster and further than they otherwise would have. As the Horus Heresy never happened, the idea that betrayal can happen at any time from within while still present, it not all-encompassing. However, plenty of planets and forces have been corrupted, just never all at once in an empire-splitting civil war. Faith remains a pervasive aspect of life in the Imperium, especially Emperor still being alive who is able to put some top down power to reign in the worst parts of the Imperium at times.

The Mechanicum

The largest of Survivor States that rose after the fall of the Greater Human Dominion, they are the most heavily intigrated of them. As the Imperium in this AU operates more akin to a federal system instead of an autocracy, the Mechanicum retains enough independence to the point of never having been forced to integrate and become the Adeptus Mechanicus. Still steeped in their techno-mysticism, technological advancement is glacial at best and often just as restrictive in canon. While technology is still stagnant and they hold the lion's share, some technology remains available in M41 such as jet bikes and volkite weaponry (albeit expensive and rare). AI remains completely outlawed in Mechanicum space and they're constantly pushing against the Tau's utilization of it. Their worst tendencies have mellowed out, going from callously apathetic to just iron-plated dicks. Given the Imperium can rely on other Suvivor States, the Tau, and even the Kyn Leagues for some tech, the political influence they wield is strong but not overpowering.

Confederation of Eldar Craftworlds

Less arrogant and self-assured of their own supremacy than in canon. Especially after Eldrad Ulthran brokered a pact between the Craftworlds and the young Imperium to aid one another in the War of the Beast and then an impossible raid on Nurgle's Garden to free Isha. It was this Hail Mary sucess that formed the foundation of the Grand Alliance and the eventual marriage of Isha and Aurelian. In exchange for their aid, the Eldar repaired and upgraded the Astronomicon and shared anti-Chaos technology and measures to the Imperium. With the rescue of Isha, hope has been restored to the Eldar. While they are a long way off from being a "dying race", their population at least grows even at a tectonic pace. Although their corrupted kin, the Shadishari, or "Chaos Eldar", still vastly outnumber them. She is the most potent anti-Chaos weapon the Alliance have, able to use her divine power to cleanse corrupted worlds with her presence but even with the constant movement of the Celestial Court, she can only be in so many places at once.

The "Imperial" Aquilla (the Alliance Aquilla in this timeline) and its twin heads in this AU actually represent the Imperium and the Craftworlds, not the Imperium and the Mechanicum.

The Exodite Enclaves

Also known as "Medari", they continue their low-tech existence on Eldar Maiden Worlds. There is usually a singular, technologically advanced settlement on their worlds, meant as a space port for their Craftworld cousins and the Imperium, but even then the technology is heavily regulated. Exodites are far more prickly and selective when it comes to dealing with outsiders and are granted special rights upon their worlds that not even the Craftworld Eldar can ignore. They exhibit more Wood Elf-tendencies as well, favoring the use of Ghostwood over Wraithbone which they cultivate in Ghostwood Glades. While often relying on treaties of defense with the Craftworlds, they are capable of rousing "forest spirits" in the form of Ghostwood Dyrads, Ents, and Treekin. Not to mention the various dangerous fauna they keep, most famous being the dinosaurs their knights ride into battle.

The Tau Empire

The largest of the allied Xenos races, they were independent for several millennia, resisting the advances of both Humans and Eldar until they finally joined in M39 after a series of devastating catastrophes and a brief civil war that saw the Farsight Enclaves break away. Their caste system and loyalty to the Ethreals is the result of cultural traditions and social engineering; it's possible for a Tau to go against an Ethereal but those who do probably aren't welcomed in the Empire to begin with or often feel deep shame for doing so. They're genuinely well-meaning with their entrance into the alliance being the biggest boons in millennia, but they're coming to grips with the reality and the vastness of the galaxy as well as its dangers. They weren't stupid enough to trust the Dark Eldar with cultural exchanges, but the Drukhari still took their due with successive raids during their "Bloody Teared Years" leading to a huge amount of animosity that is uncharacteristic for an otherwise famously, levelheaded people. Their AI technology is still highly advanced and they do butt heads with the Mechanicum over it. They are technically immune from its anti-AI strictures but a close, covert eye is kept out of fear they might trigger another Men of Iron-like revolt. Most of the time though, the Tau don't really quite believe the scale and scope of the universe they're in, still somewhat sheltered by their relative youth.

The Leagues of Votann

Technically abhumans, they are officially classified as "Xenos Amicis" (aka Friendly or Allied Xenos) in Imperial and Alliance records for what amounts as galactic tax evasion as being counted as an abhuman Survivor State would involve a great deal more integration than what most Leagues are comfortable with. Not to mention the additional burdens Survivor States are expected to provide for one another. However, they're still happy to work with the other members of the Alliance, giving tech, resources, and expertise in exchange for goods and oaths of defense. The true nature of their Votann AI is a closed secret known only to the Emperor with not even the Mechanicum fully let in on it. Some have their speculation, but it is a "don't ask questions to answers you don't want" situation for everyone involved.

[tlatia-the-radiant]

441.M32 - Craftworld Ulthanash Shelwe

"Farseer Eldrad of Ulthwe."

The veteran Seer raised an eyebrow beneath his black-and-bone helmet.

"Emissary of the Human Imperium," he replied. "Ulthwe did not foresee your arrival."

"They wouldn't have," the radiant woman kneeling before the seer replied. "No psychic powers work on me. I am Primarch Tlatia, of the Dawn Legion. I come bearing an offer of mutual interest."

A soulless one? "Surely you must know that 'Blanks' like yourself are reviled by many Aeldari," Eldrad replied, voice carefully even.

"The many, yes. I hope that you are not one of them--or at least that it will not cloud your judgement." Tlatia paused, then rose from her kneeling position so that she was eye-to-eye with the High Farseer. "We share enemies. Entities borne of the Warp wish nothing but destruction for both your kind and mine. I'm uniquely capable of disrupting their plans."

Eldrad tilted his helmet sideways, ever so slightly.

Tlatia let the glow of her skin pulse. For the briefest moment, she was a void in the Warp.

"You're not the only being that can't divine my actions, Farseer," she continued. "No psychic being can."

///

035.M40 - Craftworld Ulthanash Shelwe

Farseer Taldeer's eyes widened slightly as the full potential of Tlatia's proposal dawned on her. "...not even the Dark Gods," she murmured.

"Exactly."

"It's a good proposal," Eldrad advised. For once, the ancient Farseer's face was both visible and somewhat animated, instead of set like stone. "So long as you're up to it, Taldeer. You live aboard Tlatia's ship, scry the Skeins of Fate, and advise as needed, and in exchange Ulthwe gains a valuable ally and you personally can pursue your relationship without fear of political repercussions."

"I..." Taldeer paused to compose her thoughts before she continued. The benefits were obvious, yes, but living on a ship of soulless ones? "I see the merits, but wouldn't living on a ship of Blanks make divination impossible?"

"We have Null-Field Limiters installed in our surgical suites to allow for psychic healing when needed, so that healers can create wraithbone casts and such," Tlatia answered. She didn't pretend to understand what magic Aeldari healers worked, but she knew how effective it was. "Same technology that's built into my armor. It would be relatively easy to retrofit a small suite for use as a divination chamber."

Taldeer didn't look convinced, and for a brief moment Tlatia was worried she'd reject the offer outright--but then she nodded.

"Very well." She folded her hands on her thighs and gave a half-bow. "On behalf of Craftworld Ulthanash Shelwe and Asuryani everywhere, I hereby accept your offer. Liivi and I will prepare to move immediately."

Tlatia smiled and half-bowed back. "And on behalf of the Dawn Legion and the millions we will no doubt save, I thank you."

[farseeryirith]

Vol II of The End and The Death does actually start on Ulthwe, with a Masque of the Dance Without End performing a dance that Eldrad at first confuses for the fall of the Eldar, but a dracon tells him it's a different one, not about THEIR fall, but the Imperium's, and when they ask the Solitaire what role they're playing, they say "The Dark King".

Turns out Eldrad KNEW about Horus' betrayal and tried to warn the Imperium, but unfortunately, the only person he managed to get in contact with was an already demon-possessed Fulgrim.

There is also an entire subplot about John Grammaticus, "Alpharius" and Ollanius Persson leading a little merry band of adventurers to the Imperial Palace to help stop Horus and/ or control chaos, somehow.. And they're sent by a group of various xenos, and specifically one Eldar Farseer, that have formed to Do Something about chaos.

Horus Heresy AU where the whole thing is told from the perspectives of Eldar, Ork, and other Xeno historians/skalds trying to figure out what the fuck happened.

Craftworld Farseers trying to divine what happened, Harlequin and Drukari interrogating captured Marines and the like, Orks bullying bound Demons for information, Necrons doing research (Trazyn....), Tau hacking old archives, that sort of thing.

[leveractionlesbian]

"it's farseein' time!" -eldrad, probably

[ask-jaghatai-khan]

Eldar - Last Stand - Savier

[tabletop-ready]

Eldrad with galaxy cloak

If you go back to nearly the beginning of this blog (2014ish) you will find an older eldrad. I no longer have the model, but you can see a side by side below. Im super proud of the progress I've made since then and am excited to continue growing.

[redshirtontherock]

This painting project was very near and dear to my heart.  I’ve wanted a Wraithlord for ages, so I got a used one and...just kind of ran with it.  My GLORIOUS BRO, silrasia, designed all of the runic markings on it for me and I’m really happy with how it all came together.  It’s done up as a homage to one of her characters.

The Eldrad Ulthran miniature was a birthday gift from a friend.  The Eldrad sculpt is awesome, but...instead of being just Eldrad, I have done up my “Eldrad” as an Eldar OC.  (And a homage to one of silrasia’s characters, to go with the Wraithlord.)  I’m headcanoning that one of the warlocks I did before got a little lost on their path and, BAM, Farseer.

Did both of these with Vallejo model colors - probably the last thing I’ll paint for a while before I start playing with Citadel colors.  FINALLY get to bust out some Agrax Earthshade.

[denofimagination-blog]

"When there is no other way, the perilous path is the only road to salvation."

— Eldrad Ulthran, Farseer of Ulthwé

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[cursed-40k-thoughts]

lets be real the only eldar that isn't a twink/femboy is eldrad, and that's why Ulthwe exiled him

Maybe that's why he's so sinister

[tearofisha]

The Farseer Diaries.

Aelinor was exhausted. Not from battle, nor training or Runeseeing. No, Aelinor Fatereader had spent many hours in the Dome of Contemplation, participating in endless debates about the future of Ulthwe, as her position demanded of her.

It was the politics of speculation, and it drove Aelinor mad. Would the T’au founding a colony on Imperial territory prove disadvantageous to the Asuryani? Debate would rage. Would the intervention in an Imperium defence against the Orks have benefit to Craftworld Ulthwe? Debate would rage. Would the ascension of Ynnead bring about a new dawn for the Eldar race or mean meaningless destruction and the death of hope or the salvation of a dying species? It was a pertinent question, and debate would rage all the harder.

It was a consequence of having powerful Farseers in such quantity as hundreds of thousands of fates were observed between them and consensus on the correct action to take would be nigh impossible to reach. Alone in her sizeable apartment  at last, Aelinor stretched away the hours of debate and ate a modest meal in peace.

“It is no wonder Eldrad’s bones are turning to crystal, even the decisions he makes now are sluggish.” she quipped to herself, a smile spreading on her lips from the joke she would allow no-one to ever hear.

Then a thought came. Like a sneeze it tickled at her periphery until action had to be taken. She would take the small forces allocated to her and do something impulsive. Something good. She would take her Dire Avengers, Wraithguard and the ever loyal Eldrin Shadewalker and do something good to shake off the ennui  the council had set in her. Yes. That would do nicely.

[Any Imperial volunteers to have their day saved and over-run positions rescued by some enigmatic space elves? This is an open call for a little thread]

[askawraithlord40k]

Whats it like spending all your time with other wraithlords and wraithguard? Do you guys ever talk?

The wraithlord sat in contemplation, thinking on the recent actions of Eldrad, now possibly alligned with the Ynnari. Was he still Ulthwe? Could he still be counted among their ranks? It seemed impossible otherwise.

Across the chamber of the hall of spirits, wraithlord Helvan stirred.

“I return to consciousness” he announced.

The wraithlord glanced up at the towering figure, once a mighty Ulthwe autarch, but before it could reply, Helvan spoke again.

“:Let me tell you,”

The wraithlord and wraithguard turned to look, the pair guarding the door immediately departed for a trip around the craftworld; all others were forced to sit and watch in horror.

“...about the degeneracy of the Drukhari”

A series of groans, and one lively wail, came from the assorted wraithbeings. “Please.” the wise farseer Aelyon said, speaking from her own wraithlord construct- now partially disassembled as new limbs were being sung out of the wraithbone.

“We’ve heard quite enough about the Drukhari, and degeneracy. Keep your profligate thoughts to yourself.”

“You dare question me? I once led a strike force of a thousand glittering warriors to victory over twice my number at the battle-”

The farseer snapped back, interrupting:

“And I singlehandedly picked the single skein of fate that saved our craftworld during the great storm of the Cycle of Doom. Do not lecture me about past achievements and glory. I am sick of your endless-”

A number of wraithguard had walked from their stasis and moved to calm the various lordly personalities, several more of which piped up in the back, including the legendary ranger Velum, who ‘very much wanted to hear the autarchs tale again’ - but they had all keyed in on his trickery a century or four ago.

The wraithlord leaned and tried to get back to contemplation, but after an hour, heard such cursing and language that it had to break concentration yet again.

“Honored Ancestors, please!” a spirit seer- young, probably new, cried, nearing tears.

“We haven't used such words since the Fall! Calm yourselves!”

The wraithlord looked at the scene, and found a group of guardians carefully moving Aelyon’s partially completed torso away from Helvan’s; apparently there had been some form of altercation.

The wraithlord emitted a dull groan, and tried to force itself to sleep.