Morathi
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| Age | over 9,000 years old | |
| Race | Elf | |
| Current status | alive |  |
| Profession | Hag Queen of the Witch Elves | |
In the fictional world of Warhammer Fantasy, Morathi is the mother of Malekith, and the second wife of Aenarion. She was first created in the Warhammer fifth edition rules for the Dark Elves.[1] In the sixth edition rules, Morathi is the only Witch Elf allowed to use magical power; she rides a Dark Pegasus named Sulaphet and wields a lance called "heart render."[2]
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[edit] Fictional Biography
[edit] Origins
Morathi was rescued by Aenarion from a Chaos warband devoted to Slaanesh. Later she married Aenarion, who was unaware that she was secretly a worshiper of Slaanesh.[2] After Aenarion died the Cult of Pleasure began to grow in Ulthuan. It was during the time of Bel Shanaar that Malekith denounced the cult and his mother as a Chaos worshipers which led to civil war and the event the High Elves call the Sundering.[2]
When Malekith was burned as he attempted to claim the Phoenix throne Morathi rescued him and nursed him back to health. After the Sundering, she fled with her son and his followers to Naggaroth.
After Malekith, Morathi is the most powerful Dark Elf in Naggaroth. She has spent five thousand years teaching him all that she knows of statecraft and magic. She was the first to perfect Dark magic, opening up gateways to Chaos hells and receiving unimaginable power.[2]
[edit] The Cult of Slaanesh
Morathi is the first Hag Queen of the Witch Elves. Although the Witch elves are led by Crone Hellebron many who worship at the Temple of Khaine are loyal to Morathi. Once a year, on Death Night, she bathes in the cauldron of blood which rejuvenates her ancient body so that she remains as young and beautiful as the day she left Ulthuan. Since Hellebron is forbidden access to the true Cauldron of Blood she withers and ages.[2] [1]
Although the Witch Elves officially worship Khaine many are loyal to Morathi. During the Storm of Chaos the Cult of Slaanesh grew in strength and openly displayed their status as worshippers of Chaos, rivaling the strength of the Khaine worshippers.[3]
[edit] During "the Storm of Chaos" campaign
During Games Workshop's Storm of Chaos narrative campaign, Morathi made an alliance with Chaos warbands dedicated to the worship of Slaanesh. Raising an army from the Chaos warbands and Dark Elf devotees of Slaanesh, Morathi led the Cult of Slaanesh in an invasion of Lustria.[3][2]
[edit] References
- ^ Johnson, J. & Blanche, J. 1995. Dark Elves Armies (Warhammer Armies). (Nottingham: Games Workshop Ltd) ISBN 9781872372884
- ^ a b c d e Johnson, J. & Blanche, J. 1998. Warhammer Armies: Dark Elves. (Nottingham: Games Workshop Ltd) ISBN 1869893166
- ^ a b Thorpe, G. 2004. Warhammer: Storm of Chaos (Nottingham: Games Workshop Ltd) ISBN 9781841544601
[edit] See also
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