|
Apparently the smallest of the minor Kabals number only a few hundred individuals and are limited to hidden locations or scattered powerbases, while the major ones have millions of Warriors. Then it goes on to discuss some of the other major Kabals depicted in the Dark Eldar Codex, along with their color schemes.
The Last Hatred: Interest in "forbidden arts" and death/necromancy. Some rumor they aim to rise beyond mortality or exterminate the Eldar race and enslave whatever entity is born from the ashes (?Ynnead). Apparently they wage war against the Craftworld Eldar and Exodites with unmatched fury. Also famous for keeping captives alive while wringing out every last bit of suffering, and now able to bind souls to the cadavers permanently. Color scheme: The purple edged black with the blue rectangular detailing
The Bladed Lotus: Determined to preserve their twistedversion of ancient Eldar culture. Everything from their feasts to their warfare has become ritualized. Possible implication therefore they may be a former Eldar noble house. Color scheme: Slightly green edged black
The Black Heart: Big enough to have several Archons each leading separate factions within it, and vying to gain Vect's approval though they refrain from outright murder of their rivals lest they be seen as "blunting one of Vect's favorite tools."
The Black Myriad: Founded by Archon Vhloriac. Possible current Archon is Vhane Kyharc, or perhaps there are also multiple Archons in this Kabal. Vhane forced all the Trueborn in the Tier-Nodal Spires to have their faces altered to be like his. Then forced them to wear masks that resembled his own features. Finally on a raid he unleashed a virus that forced every living creature's features to reform to be like his. Color scheme: Black with armor gaps and recesses red.
The Broken Sigil: Their symbol is Drethuchii meaning Shattering of Harmony. Think Night Lords for the Dark Eldar. Thrive on terror tactics to the point that their Archon Lord Xerathis is looked down upon by rivals for being predictable. Color scheme: Brighter blue edged black
The Obsidian Rose: Currently led by Archon Aestra Khromys (aka Queen of Splinters) formerly of the Black Myriad, who is also another rags to riches story. Technically more like a riches to rags to riches story, in which she became known for quality weapon manufacturing as well as killing Archon Vloriac of the Black Myriad. The Kabal apparently thrives through the quality of its weaponry. Color scheme: The fiery reddish black scheme in the Codex
The Poisoned Tongue: Renowned for their wit and their lies, and taking advantage of their allies. Distrusted by all, but since there is little trust in DE society this isn't a major disadvantage. Led by Lady Malys. Some rumors say they hear 2 voices when she is alone but these spies do not survive long. Apparently can second-guess everyone except Vect, and in recent years apparently even that is changing. Model pictures seem to show association or patronage of the Cult of the Seventh Woe with whom they share similar colors. Color scheme: Blue edged black as per Codex.
The Baleful Gaze: Formed exclusively from those once on the lower rungs of Commorrite society. Led by Lady Llanthei. Control a large portion of Blighthaven Docks. Since they were once haggard and cadaverous, they all prize physical beauty. Color scheme: Similar to the Black Heart except red undersuit and red feet.
That leaves for the canonical Great Kabals: The Wraithkind, The Lords of Iron Thorn, and the Bleaksoul Brethren unaccounted for.
Given their symbol's apparent depiction of a mouthless Mandrake, my personal speculation would be that the Wraithkind have some sort of admiration, relationship, or tie to the Mandrakes. It is also similarly my personal speculation that the Lords of Iron Thorn may have some relationship, origin, or special dominion over "the bleak wilds of Iron Thorn" (p. 12, Dark Eldar Codex).
As per the old GW website (page now gone):
Wraithkind: After attempted secession from Comorragh, Vect's takes revenge with Mandrakes (or similar creatures) and plunges them into a half out of phase state so that this Kabal can only feed outside of the Webway. Color scheme: Blue on black undersuit
Iron Thorn: Former great noble house, that controls the only remaining psy-lotus garden. Apparently still consider themselves "of true blood." Their leader, who wears the Ironthorn Crown, is currently Marquis Valkhere who is apparently a lotus-fiend and over indulges to the point of only spending a few minutes each cycle lucid. Color scheme: Gray on black undersuit
Dying Sun and Falling Moon: Remnant solar cult and lunar sect that still fight each other. Color scheme (whose?): Red edged blue on black undersuit
The Severed: Mutilate their left hand and replace with prosthetics to mimic how their Archon S'aronai Ariensis lost his hand. A space bound Kabal in exile that also collects hands from their victims. Color scheme: Mauve/magenta on greenish undersuit and green paldrons.
Bleaksoul Brethren: Operating out of Viridian Sound (? a realspace location or a Commoragh location). Shark-like teeth and twisted sense of humor. Color scheme: Brown on black undersuit
Flayed Skull: Described in the Codex as militarily the second most powerful behind Vect's Black Heart. Favor aerial forces and Archon was former Reaver. Color scheme: Red on black undersuit
Slashed Eye: Brought to its knees by Baron Sathonyx. Formerly under control of Archon Cythrax, but no longer. Now the Kabal is a tool for the Baron, and they field large numbers of Hellions. Color scheme: Dark purple on black undersuit
Fiend Ascendant: Archon Tarsidhe addicted to gladiatorial spectacles and now for last two years fighting along the Eastern Fringe in a spectacle of theatrical inspired warfare. Color scheme: Blue-gray on brown undersuit.
|
