Editing Dark Muses

The '''Dark Muses''' are a group of [[Eldar]] role models and folklore figures, and the closest the [[Dark Eldar]] have for gods, discounting [[Khaine]]. They aren't worshipped but rather respected and emulated so that others can learn more of their power. They're also the 40k equivalent of [[Atharti]].

==History==
As the eldar stopped worshipping their old gods in favor of the pleasure cults, they came to revere the Dark Muses, then just regular eldar who came to represent the carnal and selfish vices of their kind. Following in their footsteps also had a hand in the birth of [[Slaanesh]] and the weakening of the eldar gods, and they probably were also devoured by Slaanesh. Even after [[Fall of the Eldar|the fall]], the dark eldar continued revering them, with [[Asdrubael Vect]] joining their ranks after the formation of the [[Great Rift]].

==Known Dark Muses==
*'''Asdrubael Vect''': Declared himself a Living Muse after his resurrection.
*'''Hekatii, the Red Crone''': Invoked by [[Wyches|Wych Cults]], and considering their other name and the name of their elites, ''Hekatarii'' and ''Hekatrix'' respectively, she almost definatively had something to do with their creation. Presumably the 40k equivelant of [[Hekarti]].
*'''Lhilitu, the Consort of the Void''': The patroness of [[Lhamaean]]s, at least in their role as lovers and courtesans.
*'''Qa'leh, the Mistress of Blades''': Another muse affliated with Wych Cults, with them often making sacrifices to her.
*'''Shaimesh, the Lord of Poisons''': Brother to the Cosmic Serpent of the eldar (after whom the [[Craftworld Saim-Hann]] is named) who is often revered by [[assassin]]s, murderers, and [[Haemonculus|haemonculi]].
*'''Vileth''': A muse known for his great arrogance, which coming from the dark eldar says something. Mainly revered by [[Archon (Warhammer 40,000)|archon]]s, but also some of the best pilots, called ''Scions of Vileth'', revere him as well.
*'''Ynesth''': A little known muse, except that her ashes are located on the planet Sacgrave and being sought by the [[Kabal of the Onyx Scar]].

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