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The Eldar's empire stretched from one edge of the galaxy to the other long before man took his first steps towards the stars. The Eldar built a highly advanced society, with sophisticated technology and a means of traveling quickly across the galaxy through their warp gates. A great cataclysm shook the very foundations of the Eldar. Overnight, their civilization was destroyed and entire planets disappeared. From this upheaval, a few far-sighted individuals escaped on the great Craftworlds - entire Eldar cities built in space. Now they travel across the universe, seeking to preserve what is left of their crumbling empire, battling those that brought about their destruction - the foul forces of Chaos.

The Eldar are a tall and lithe race, possessing an unnatural grace and agility. But don't let their physical appearance fool you, they are deceptively strong and determined. The Craftworlds house the entire Eldar race and each has its own traditions and customs. The Craftworlds are best thought of as floating cities in space, each one its own world. The Craftworlds are presided over by a group of Farseers (one is shown right), powerful psychic individuals who delve into the various lines of fate in order to determine the best course of action. Using these methods, the Eldar's actions often seem inscrutable to the Imperium. Sometimes they are greeted as friends, while other times they may attack out of nowhere. To describe the Eldar as enigmatic is a bit of an understatement.

The Eldar are an incredible sight when it comes to the battlefield. With powerful ancient technology, specialized warriors, anti-gravity vehicles, and lightning speed, the Eldar can easily dissect an army many times its size and strength. In battle, the Eldar are often lead by their Farseers. With their ability to see into the future, they can direct their warriors to the places where they will do the most good, or even save them from some unforseen catastrophe. Sometimes the Eldar force will be led by a Phoenix Lord. These ancient warriors founded many of the different warrior aspects long ago. Each is the pinnacle of their chosen method of combat, whether it is vicious hand-to-hand, or the careful and precise destruction of the enemy with heavy weapons. The Phoenix Lord shown left is Asurmen, founder of the Dire Avengers. Of course there are whispers of an even more menacing figure wading through the battle, leaving nothing but carnage and destruction in its wake. It is reported that in times of dire need, the Eldar can awaken the Avatar - the living embodiment of their god of war! His blood is molten iron and he is all but unstoppable once the battle commences.