Editing Harakien Eldar Empire (section)

== Summary of the Empire ==
=== Beliefs ===
Harakien eldar consider themselves to be the direct inheritors of the old empire, the chosen few who are destined to lead the eldar race back to greatness. These eldar consider their species to be the superior form of life in the galaxy: all eldar life is highly respected within the empire regardless of affiliation. Though they consider all other life to be inferior, the Harakien eldar do not find extermination to be a sporting solution in dealing with a conquered foe. They have no qualms with utilizing lesser races in any capacity they can, the lean times following the fall teaching them the importance of utilizing all available resources.

Worship of Kaela Mensha Khaine is tolerated within the empire, and actively encouraged on certain planets. Many within the realm consider its sovereign to have been chosen by the shattered god to redeem his people through conquest and war, especially the Khainite Klaivex priesthood of Khainash and their Incubus followers. The Void King's rapid expansion of the empire is thought by many to be a mark of favor, as is his reputation as a skilled warrior. Khainite values are ingrained deeply into the consciousness of the empire. Ritualized combat is an important tradition within its ranks, as war is seen as the ultimate art-form.  

The Harakien empire, historically based in the webway, has an excellent reputation with many in the Dark City. The empire disagrees with many of the practices of its debased kin, such as the creation of halfborn eldar and their use as slaves, but shares its enthusiasm for gladiatorial combat and uses mainly Commorite weapons and wargear in its arsenal. The haemonculus covens of the dark recesses of the webway are the only amongst their Eldar brethren who the empire outright refuses to deal with, the covens' callous manipulation of eldar flesh being at odds with Harakien beliefs in Eldar  and purity. Former wyches are always greeted with open arms and face little difficulty matriculating into Harakien culture, their talent in close combat making these gladiators valuable in the fleet's brutal ground raids.

Though they keep each other at an arms length, the Harlequins and Harakiens have little trouble understanding each other as both groups are concerned with the rebuilding of their once great empire. Harlequins are welcomed with great enthusiasm on all Harakien worlds and battlefields, their dances greatly valued for their historical significance and beauty, while their martial prowess have saved more than a few Harakiens from certain destruction. The empire has had contact, throughout the millennia, with their disparate cousins of all varieties. Those of the craftworlds have varying relationships with the Harakiens, some viewing them as the best hope for an imperial revival and others seeing them from savages down to a deplorable reminder of a way which ought be forgotten. Most corsair bands know well enough to leave Harakien worlds alone, and are in return provided with a safe haven. Some princes have struck deals with various fleets for mutual assistance, and some have been known to have the ear of the Void King himself. The same could be said of the Exodites, when their worlds are discovered it is the policy of the Harakiens to offer protection in exchange for regular tithes of unique commodities and even soldiers.

==== Harai Kenn ====
Harai Kenn means Oath of Blood in the eldar language, and it is from this that the empire draws its name. This oath outlines the major beliefs of the empire in the poetic form of the old eldar and was originally spoken by Ku'Motsk at the time of his conquest of the planet that would later come to be known as Ku Harai. This event formally marked the transition of Ku'Motsk's people from a band of warriors into a sovereign empire. Each member of the Imperial Fleet speaks this oath at the time of their formal admission, and it is known and respected by most within the empire. It outlines the manifest destiny of the eldar race, provides provisions for dealing with other species and factions of eldar, and also exalts the imperial values of cunning, pragmatism, fidelity to one's race, and decisive action. In the ten thousand years since its inception, the oath has changed little but interpretations of its meaning has been codified into manifold guidelines on everything from etiquette to nuanced legal disputes.