The Hedonistic God of Excess
Slaanesh, the Chaos God of lust, greed, excess, pain, pleasure, perfection, and hedonism, is a complex and multifaceted deity. Born from the collapse of the Eldar civilization, Slaanesh embodies the principles of a life of unrestricted pleasure.
The Many Faces of Slaanesh
Slaanesh’s name derives from the language of Chaos, and its correct adjective is “Slaaneshi.” This god can assume various forms, including male, female, hermaphrodite, or asexual, but often prefers male bodies. Its sacred number is six, and its symbol combines the conventional symbols for male and female. Slaanesh is also known by numerous titles, such as Prince of Chaos, Prince of Excess, and Lord of Dark Delights.
The Palace of Slaanesh
The Palace of Slaanesh is a realm within the Warp, where those who dare to enter risk becoming trapped in its warped delights for eternity. This palace is home to the Legions of Excess, armies of daemons dedicated to Slaanesh.
Daemons of Slaanesh
Daemons of Slaanesh are elegant and eerily beautiful, agile and graceful while also cruel and violent to the extreme. They are both horrific and alluring, mesmerizing and loathsome. The most powerful daemons of Slaanesh are the Keepers of Secrets, who can resemble huge, bestial creatures or lithe, terrifying beings with an unholy beauty.
Worship of Slaanesh
Followers of Slaanesh often wear items of jewelry bearing erotic motifs and dress in robes that leave the right side of the chest uncovered. They prefer pastel and electric shades, and their clothing is always of sensuously high quality. Even the most militant followers of Slaanesh do not deny themselves a hedonistic lifestyle.
Notable Servants of Slaanesh
Fulgrim, the Primarch of the Emperor’s Children, is now a powerful Daemon Prince of Slaanesh. Other notable servants include Zarakynel, the most revered of Slaanesh’s Keepers of Secrets, and Lucius the Eternal, a former Captain of the Emperor’s Children and now a favoured Champion of Slaanesh.
Gifts of Slaanesh
Slaanesh rewards its most favoured followers with special gifts and blessings, including physical mutations, daemon weapons, or an exotic appearance. These gifts are highly sought after by those who worship Slaanesh, but they come with a terrible price: the loss of one’s soul to the Hedonistic God of Excess.
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