Reaper

Biodata

Background

The semi-awakened Reaper draws followers from several Eldar factions, including Ark Eldar and Dark Eldar. Under his protection, their souls return to him after death rather than being taken by Slaanesh. This protection also frees Dark Eldar followers from tormenting others to mend their souls, and Ark and Wild Eldar followers from relying on the Infinite Circuit 238.

The Reaper Host seeks the five Crone Swords to complete Ynnead’s resurrection. It holds four; the last is in Slaanesh’s palace 238 286.

Abilities & Skills

Power over life and death

• The Reaper’s power can restore beings reduced to dust to flesh, as described in the case of the Red Scorpions 238.
• Evrene says she must use the Crone Swords to exercise his power and rejects the suggestion that Ynnead would favor humans 238.

Relationships

• Evrene — Spokesperson for the Reaper and a leader of his followers; she can act on his behalf through the Crone Swords 238 252 286.
• Aeldrad — Leads the Reaper Host alongside Evrene and seeks both the Crone Swords and allies who can help the Host survive 240 285 286.
• Slaanesh — Threatens Eldar souls; protection from Slaanesh is a central reason Eldar join the Reaper Host 238 286.

Story Role

• Cadia: Evrene and Aeldrad lead the Reaper legions into battle against Chaos. Aeldrad disrupts a ritual that would hasten Fulgrim’s arrival, and their forces destroy its Ritual Warship 252.
• Alliance with the Mongert Dynasty: After the Jesters reveal the Host’s whereabouts to Viktor, Evrene and Aeldrad seek Gao Yi’s protection. They agree to provide Webway routes and intelligence for his proposed offensive against Commorragh 285 286.