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Offline AdeptofKurnous

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Galactic Hunters
« on: May 26, 2004, 03:39:41 PM »
what information of any does anuyone have on the devotees of Kurnous the Eldar God of Hunting? apparently Eldar Outcasts who ared riven to hunt creatures across the galaxy and inevitably (?) finding only satisfaction in hunting "intelligent races?

i haver files on a renegade known in the Eldat tongue as Aliac'Kurandorchain-Kurom'Novis who was known as Richeck while serving/co-operating with an Ordo Xenos Inquistor Kurtan Bergken between 896.M41 and 998.M41. Richeck claimed to be a devotee of Kurnous and an Eldar of truely ancient ageWhat little personal information he shared included battling the Tyranids during the period known as Hive Fleet Kraken alonside Eldar form the Iyanden craftworld although Richeck hinted at originating from a crafworld known as Aliactoc operating far out to the galactic edge. Richeck gave details regarded a Space Wolf force known as the Wolf Strike which boarded and destroyed several Tyranid vessels during this period, these details were much later confirmed as correct. Richeck also claimed to fought against elements of the World Eaters Space Marine during the time of the Great Crusade on a death world planet known as Lyther MacIntyre although this is extremely doubtful. Richeck extensive knowledge of alien culture, anatomy, and most importantly weakness where instrumental in Bergken's success in slowing the Ork incursions on the world of Lethe in the Scarus Sector, and although the world eventually fell much of value was removed or indentured before its loss. Although Richeck was liberal sharing his knowledge regarded many xenos races he never revealed any insight in Eldar culture particularly his own devotion or practices as regards Kurnous-worship.Richecks motives were never clearly defined although the transport provided by the Inquistor ship "Hallowed Flame" was hinted at. Although on rare occasions Richeck fought alongside forces loyal to the INquistor for the most part he was known to carry out hunts alone both for his own means and at the beheast of INquistor Berghen. Berghen also hinted at some sort of honour-binding between hinself and the Eldar before his execution at the hands of the Ordo Heriticus.


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Re: Galactic Hunters
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2004, 03:50:08 PM »
There is nothing in any official fluff I have ever seen about any of this. However, it makes some sense, I guess.

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Re: Galactic Hunters
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2004, 03:56:49 PM »
not what i'm thinking of but an Exodite example of Kurnous worship, perhaps something a craftworld technology outcast would become involed in on the path to a full blown AdeptofKUrnous travelling the galaxy chasing the next hunt



Sons of Kurnous
 The Sons of Kurnous are very peculiar, even for Exodites. They perform the ancient dance ceremonies of the hunt. These are meant to court the favour of Kurnous for a bountiful hunt. In addition to their pre-hunt duties, the Sons of Kurnous also perform a specialised role during the actual hunt. Acting in tandem with the Dragon Knights, they help guide the dragon herds wher the Dragon Hunters need them to go by performing special rythmic dances.

Each Tribe maintains a troupe of Kurnous' Sons, who train constantly in preperation for the complex dances and ceremonies expected of them at the time of the hunts. Their skill with their Dancing Blades and their agile bodies is surpassed only by the mysterious Harlequins that occasionally visit the Exodite worlds.

In battle, the Sons of Kurnous use their skill and agility to outclass their opponents. Some of their strange dances are even used in battle to bewilder the enemy before delivering the killing blow.

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Re: Galactic Hunters
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2004, 04:01:46 PM »
Outcasts and the Exodites
Many Eldar take the Path of the Outcast during their lives, leaving their Craftworlds and seeking adventure in the wide universe. These Outcasts travel between the stars in their spacecraft. They search fo Maiden Worlds to settle, and visit the Exodite worlds where they may live amongst their distant cousins.
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Outcasts are common enough on the Exodite worlds, often seeking the patronage of one of the Eldar tribes. In return they fight alongside the tribe's warriors and, for a while at least, enjoy the freedom of mind which is impossible on the Craftworlds. Sometimes the Outcasts settle permanantly amongst the Exodites, or upon some uninhabited world, and become the first settlers of a new Eldar colony. To the Exodites the Outcasts are strange romantic figures, the masters of a hidden lore and way of life which is arcane and archaic. They bring skills which the Exodite value highly, and so are always made welcome in the courts of the tribal Eldar.

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Re: Galactic Hunters
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2004, 07:45:11 PM »
One wonders why Eldar would worship a god that they know full well to be dead, consumed by the Great Enemy and lost to the Eldar, perhaps forever. Maybe if instead the emphasis was shifted from devout worship to a more memorial role; they know Kernous is gone but still carry on his ceremonies as a mark of respect and as ritual mourning, and they spread his teachings so that his wisdom can help others even after his death. Maybe they also hope to keep the ancient ceremonies alive ready for a prophesied return of Kernous (and the other Eldar Gods) after Ynnead/prior to the Rhana Dandra.

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Re: Galactic Hunters
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2004, 09:42:29 AM »
following the teaching of Kurnous and feeding dark primiodial forces, driven on to hunt and kill across the galaxy for eons

honouring Kurnous and his teaching a distinctive and "locked on" outcast path

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Re: Galactic Hunters
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2004, 09:57:32 AM »
How would these work in the game?

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Re: Galactic Hunters
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2004, 11:55:11 AM »
One wonders why Eldar would worship a god that they know full well to be dead, consumed by the Great Enemy and lost to the Eldar, perhaps forever. Maybe if instead the emphasis was shifted from devout worship to a more memorial role; they know Kernous is gone but still carry on his ceremonies as a mark of respect and as ritual mourning, and they spread his teachings so that his wisdom can help others even after his death. Maybe they also hope to keep the ancient ceremonies alive ready for a prophesied return of Kernous (and the other Eldar Gods) after Ynnead/prior to the Rhana Dandra.

I understood that most of these 'Gods' are in fact created through belief; so just as the Chaos gods need millions of new worshipers to grow stronger, perhaps the belief of a few eldar creates a tiny glimmer of Kernous. I know Eldar and Chaos gods are different, but based upon the resurection myths around Yennead I guess a few Kernous worshipers could have some point.
I really like the idea of a hunter, I think it gives a much better basis for a character than the usual Eldar Assassin fluff.
Did you write this fluff or find it somewhere? It's good.

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Re: Galactic Hunters
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2004, 12:36:32 PM »
I understood that most of these 'Gods' are in fact created through belief; so just as the Chaos gods need millions of new worshipers to grow stronger, perhaps the belief of a few eldar creates a tiny glimmer of Kernous. I know Eldar and Chaos gods are different, but based upon the resurection myths around Yennead I guess a few Kernous worshipers could have some point.
  as to whether or not the Eldar gods are created from belief is not something settled, and I personally don't think it is so. (Small Gods - Pratchett, has this down, but I doubt it works that way for Eldar Gods). Even if it was so;  Kournous is DEAD D-E-D: Dead. Slaanesh killed him in the Fall. It is no more. There can be no glimmer. The entire island where you could have lit the fire has been wiped from the face of the world. Kurnous, along with every other Eldar God save Cegorach, and the splinters of Khaine that are the Avatars, are GONE. Dead. Nevermore. (quote the Raven).

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Re: Galactic Hunters
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2004, 10:15:29 PM »
It's possible that the Eldar Gods are not obliterated for ever. The Eldar Gods were consumed by Slaanesh - but if Slaanesh were to be destroyed then perhaps the old Gods could be re-coalesced from the energies that formed Her. The prophesies concerning Ynnead and the Rhana Dandra are unclear, and oracles are notoriously cryptic - it could be that the event that brings the end of Slaanesh will not be the end of all things...

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Re: Galactic Hunters
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2004, 10:27:09 PM »
True enough. However, for the time being they are just, well, not at all anything.

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