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Who Is Slaanesh?

Slaanesh is the Chaos God associated with excess, pleasure, and sensation. This entity was created from the extreme decadence of the ancient Eldar civilization. Slaanesh draws power from intense emotions and experiences.

QUICK FACTS

ItemDetail
EntityChaos God
DomainExcess and sensation
OriginFall of the Eldar
RealmWarp
FollowersCultists and Chaos warriors

EXPLANATION

Slaanesh was born when the ancient Eldar civilization descended into extreme decadence and indulgence. The resulting psychic energy within the Warp created a new Chaos God. Slaanesh feeds on intense experiences such as pleasure, pain, obsession, and excess. Many followers seek ever greater sensations in service of this deity.

WHY IT MATTERS

The birth of Slaanesh caused a catastrophic event that destroyed much of the Eldar civilization. Slaanesh continues to threaten both Eldar and human populations across the galaxy.

RELATED LORE

Who Are the Chaos Gods
Who Are the Eldar
What Is the Warp
What Is Chaos Corruption

FAQ

Why does Slaanesh target the Eldar?

Because the Eldar civilization created Slaanesh through their excesses.

What do Slaanesh followers seek?

They pursue intense sensations and experiences.

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