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	On the battlefield they can really wreck your shit, as they can wield wargear and skills that make their squads as a whole more useful and deadly. Of course, this is countered by the fact that they cost an arm and a leg in points, but if used correctly, they will mow down the competition.		On the battlefield they can really wreck your shit, as they can wield wargear and skills that make their squads as a whole more useful and deadly. Of course, this is countered by the fact that they cost an arm and a leg in points, but if used correctly, they will mow down the competition.

	They have another, less pleasant duty. When the need is dire and the Avatar of [[Khaine]] must be awoken to help the Craftworld, it requires the sacrifice of an Exarch anointed the young king, who will help the god to manifest for a time. The Exarch chosen as the young king makes the ultimate sacrifice: giving their body and soul to allow their burning god to step forth once more to grind the enemies of the Eldar underfoot.		They have another, less pleasant duty. When the need is dire and the Avatar of [[Khaine]] must be awoken to help the Craftworld, it requires the sacrifice of an Exarch anointed the young king, who will help the god to manifest for a time. The Exarch chosen as the young king makes the ultimate sacrifice: giving their body and soul to allow their burning god to step forth once more to grind the enemies of the Eldar underfoot. For Exarchs this is actually a welcome fate as they are unable to merge with the Infinity Circuit in death; Exarchs can only find true release from existence by being sacrificed to the Avatar or by joining with a Phoenix Lord.

	Many exarchs tend to die in some horrible/vain/glorious way in the fluff, just to make whoever it is they're fighting seem even more badass, a distinction they share with the Avatar and [[Terminator]] [[Brother-Sergeant\|sergeants]].		Many exarchs tend to die in some horrible/vain/glorious way in the fluff, just to make whoever it is they're fighting seem even more badass, a distinction they share with the Avatar and [[Terminator]] [[Brother-Sergeant\|sergeants]].

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	An ecclesiastical Latin translation of the Greek word ''exarkhos'', ("ruler out of"), the term "exarch" is both a rank used in the Orthodox Catholic Church and a historic term for a governer in the Byzantine empire. When it comes to /tg/, however, there are ~~two~~ distinct uses for it.		An ecclesiastical Latin translation of the Greek word ''exarkhos'', ("ruler out of"), the term "exarch" is both a rank used in the Orthodox Catholic Church and a historic term for a governer in the Byzantine empire. When it comes to /tg/, however, there are three distinct uses for it.

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	Beyond the whole "epic-level servant of the gods" thing, exarches were a very variable class of beings. Heck, one notable Exarch of [[Kord]] is Krag-Ik Eight Eyes... an incredibly powerful ''[[Beholder]]'' who decided to give up on his usual evil and become a worshipper of the God of Storms and Battles.		Beyond the whole "epic-level servant of the gods" thing, exarches were a very variable class of beings. Heck, one notable Exarch of [[Kord]] is Krag-Ik Eight Eyes... an incredibly powerful ''[[Beholder]]'' who decided to give up on his usual evil and become a worshipper of the God of Storms and Battles.

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	This appears to be the end-fate for all Exarchs eventually... that their souls will eventually coalesce and join one another '''outside/separate''' of the Infinity Circuit, adding layers and layers of personality with each suit bearer. The only fundamental distinction between Exarch and Phoenix Lord (other than physical substance) seems to be that the Phoenix Lords are just extremely OLD Exarchs consisting of THOUSANDS of souls.		This appears to be the end-fate for all Exarchs eventually... that their souls will eventually coalesce and join one another '''outside/separate''' of the Infinity Circuit, adding layers and layers of personality with each suit bearer. The only fundamental distinction between Exarch and Phoenix Lord (other than physical substance) seems to be that the Phoenix Lords are just extremely OLD Exarchs consisting of THOUSANDS of souls.

	==== Exarchs and Wraithlords ====		====Exarchs and Wraithlords====

	As mentioned earlier, since Exarchs do not join the infinity circuit when they die, they merely await the next person to join them and add another layer of personality, which causes a conflict from some sources which indicate that Wraithlord "souls" come from the Infinity Circuit. Since Spritseers are using Exarch "souls" to empower their wraith constructs, then they would have probably stolen the spirit stone from a broken suit or from an empty aspect shrine somewhere rather than drawing the soul directly out of the infinity circuit like they would do with Wraithguard or Wraithblade constructs.		As mentioned earlier, since Exarchs do not join the infinity circuit when they die, they merely await the next person to join them and add another layer of personality, which causes a conflict from some sources which indicate that Wraithlord "souls" come from the Infinity Circuit. Since Spritseers are using Exarch "souls" to empower their wraith constructs, then they would have probably stolen the spirit stone from a broken suit or from an empty aspect shrine somewhere rather than drawing the soul directly out of the infinity circuit like they would do with Wraithguard or Wraithblade constructs.

	From the book "Valedor" it is clear that Wraithlords are indeed Exarchs, and act as an alternative set of armor for the spirit stones that constitute the gestalt consciousness of the Exarch. If for whatever reason that the armor isn't used on a living Eldar ''(for instance: no bloodthirsty Eldar to take up the mantle of "Exarch" or the suit gets lost or damaged before the spirit stones were recovered)'' the Wraithlord shell makes for a pretty good host for the Exarch that never rests and is constantly looking for war and murder. Though this could be seen to be a disgustingly desperate use of resources, since although Wraithlords are comparatively powerful, that gestalt consciousness can no longer be added to by successive resurrections of personality, nor will that Exarch ever return to their shrine and be able to train another generation of Aspect Warriors.		From the book "Valedor" it is clear that Wraithlords are indeed Exarchs, and act as an alternative set of armor for the spirit stones that constitute the gestalt consciousness of the Exarch. If for whatever reason that the armor isn't used on a living Eldar ''(for instance: no bloodthirsty Eldar to take up the mantle of "Exarch" or the suit gets lost or damaged before the spirit stones were recovered)'' the Wraithlord shell makes for a pretty good host for the Exarch that never rests and is constantly looking for war and murder. Though this could be seen to be a disgustingly desperate use of resources, since although Wraithlords are comparatively powerful, that gestalt consciousness can no longer be added to by successive resurrections of personality, nor will that Exarch ever return to their shrine and be able to train another generation of Aspect Warriors.

			{{Eldar-Forces}}

			==MTAw==
			In [[Mage: The Awakening]], Exarchs are the God-Tyrants of reality, mages from the Time Before who ascended to the Supernal Realms through the Celestial Ladder and kicked the Old Gods out and installed themselves as its rulers, becoming symbols of human oppression and control. There are ten major Exarchs, or Iron Seals, along with an unknown number of minor Exarchs. The big 10 are:

			*'''The Chancellor:''' Exarch of Matter, the Iron Seal of the commodification of all things and beings.
			*'''The Eye:''' Exarch of Space, the Iron Seal of scrutiny by authority and authority through surveillance.
			*'''The Father:''' Exarch of Prime, the Iron Seal of blind faith and obedience to rules and commandments in all forms.
			*'''The General:''' Exarch of Forces, the Iron Seal of might makes right and division by bloodshed.
			*'''The Nemesis:''' Exarch of Spirit, the Iron Seal of unintended consequences and fear of your life being determined by forces you cannot comprehend.
			*'''The Prophet:''' Exarch of Time, the Iron Seal of hopelessness in face of progress and the Great Man Theory.
			*'''The Psychopomp:''' Exarch of Death, the Iron Seal of the fear of death and the idea of only the elect being able to enter heaven.
			*'''The Raptor:''' Exarch of Life, the Iron Seal of the laws of nature and giving ones self to ones instincts.
			*'''The Ruin:''' Exarch of Fate, the Iron Seal of control through hopelessness, cynicism, and decay.
			*'''The Unity:''' Exarch of Mind, the Iron Seal of uniformity and conformity, and fear of the other.

			From the minor Exarchs, only three are believed to be their own beings, with rest being just alternate translations of aliases for the big 10. These are:

			*'''The Gate:''' Exarch of Paradox and the Abyss. The Iron Seal none of the others like and are clear that following the Gate is reason enough for execution.
			*'''The Progenitor:''' Ascended servant of the Eye, was rewarded with Ascension after creating the Hive Soul servitors for the Exarch.
			*'''The Rani:''' Another ascended seer, this one being a reference to former line developer Dave Brookshaws own games.

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	These are individuals who have become so obsessed with their profession, or find they like the emotional highs of killing and maiming too much, that they become incapable of separating their protective War Mask, the part of their psyche separating their warrior selves from their everyday selves, from their core personality. After this, they become stuck on one of the aspect warrior paths and are thereafter referred to as Exarchs.		These are individuals who have become so obsessed with their profession, or find they like the emotional highs of killing and maiming too much, that they become incapable of separating their protective War Mask, the part of their psyche separating their warrior selves from their everyday selves, from their core personality. After this, they become stuck on one of the aspect warrior paths and are thereafter referred to as Exarchs.

	These Eldar have become the greatest experts of a particular kind of warfare on their Craftworld and are given powerful weapons and armor usually kept within the temples. They master many skills through long experience, which they then pass on to other Eldar who take up position for a time in the temple. Exarchs act as priests of Khaine as much as warriors, for they are the chosen holy warriors of the bloody handed god.		These Eldar have become the greatest experts of a particular kind of warfare on their Craftworld and are given powerful weapons specifically for their Aspect (I.e. [[Avenger Shuriken Catapult]] or [[Gatekeepers Bastion]] for [[Dire Avengers]]; [[Power weapon#Powerblades\|Powerblades]], a [[Power weapon#Triskele\|Triskele]], or a [[Power weapon#Executioner\|Executioner]] for [[Howling Banshees]]; [[Chain Weapon#Chainsabre\|Chainsabre]], [[Chain Weapon#Biting Blade\|Biting Blade]] or a [[Power weapon#Scorpion's Claw\|Scorpion's Claw]] for [[Striking Scorpions]]; [[Fire Pike]] or a [[Dragon's Breath Flamer]] for [[Fire Dragons]]; [[Tempest Launcher]] for [[Dark Reapers]]; [[Star Lance]] for [[Shining Spears]]; [[Sunrifle]] or [[Hawk's Talon]] for [[Swooping Hawks]]; [[Spinneret Rifle]] or [[Power weapon#Powerblades\|Powerblades]] for [[Warp Spiders]]; [[Prism Blaster]] for [[Shadow Spectres]]; and [[Starcannon]]s for [[Crimson Hunters]]) and [[Aspect Armour#Exarch Armoure\|Exarch armor]] usually kept within the temples. They master many skills through long experience, which they then pass on to other Eldar who take up position for a time in the temple. Exarchs act as priests of Khaine as much as warriors, for they are the chosen holy warriors of the bloody handed god.

	On the battlefield they can really wreck your shit, as they can wield wargear and skills that make their squads as a whole more useful and deadly. Of course, this is countered by the fact that they cost an arm and a leg in points, but if used correctly, they will mow down the competition.		On the battlefield they can really wreck your shit, as they can wield wargear and skills that make their squads as a whole more useful and deadly. Of course, this is countered by the fact that they cost an arm and a leg in points, but if used correctly, they will mow down the competition.

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	This appears to be the end-fate for all Exarchs eventually... that their souls will eventually coalesce and join one another '''outside/separate''' of the Infinity Circuit, adding layers and layers of personality with each suit bearer. The only fundamental distinction between Exarch and Phoenix Lord (other than physical substance) seems to be that the Phoenix Lords are just extremely OLD Exarchs consisting of THOUSANDS of souls.		This appears to be the end-fate for all Exarchs eventually... that their souls will eventually coalesce and join one another '''outside/separate''' of the Infinity Circuit, adding layers and layers of personality with each suit bearer. The only fundamental distinction between Exarch and Phoenix Lord (other than physical substance) seems to be that the Phoenix Lords are just extremely OLD Exarchs consisting of THOUSANDS of souls.

	====Exarchs and Wraithlords====		==== Exarchs and Wraithlords ====

	As mentioned earlier, since Exarchs do not join the infinity circuit when they die, they merely await the next person to join them and add another layer of personality, which causes a conflict from some sources which indicate that Wraithlord "souls" come from the Infinity Circuit. Since Spritseers are using Exarch "souls" to empower their wraith constructs, then they would have probably stolen the spirit stone from a broken suit or from an empty aspect shrine somewhere rather than drawing the soul directly out of the infinity circuit like they would do with Wraithguard or Wraithblade constructs.		As mentioned earlier, since Exarchs do not join the infinity circuit when they die, they merely await the next person to join them and add another layer of personality, which causes a conflict from some sources which indicate that Wraithlord "souls" come from the Infinity Circuit. Since Spritseers are using Exarch "souls" to empower their wraith constructs, then they would have probably stolen the spirit stone from a broken suit or from an empty aspect shrine somewhere rather than drawing the soul directly out of the infinity circuit like they would do with Wraithguard or Wraithblade constructs.

	From the book "Valedor" it is clear that Wraithlords are indeed Exarchs, and act as an alternative set of armor for the spirit stones that constitute the gestalt consciousness of the Exarch. If for whatever reason that the armor isn't used on a living Eldar ''(for instance: no bloodthirsty Eldar to take up the mantle of "Exarch" or the suit gets lost or damaged before the spirit stones were recovered)'' the Wraithlord shell makes for a pretty good host for the Exarch that never rests and is constantly looking for war and murder. Though this could be seen to be a disgustingly desperate use of resources, since although Wraithlords are comparatively powerful, that gestalt consciousness can no longer be added to by successive resurrections of personality, nor will that Exarch ever return to their shrine and be able to train another generation of Aspect Warriors.		From the book "Valedor" it is clear that Wraithlords are indeed Exarchs, and act as an alternative set of armor for the spirit stones that constitute the gestalt consciousness of the Exarch. If for whatever reason that the armor isn't used on a living Eldar ''(for instance: no bloodthirsty Eldar to take up the mantle of "Exarch" or the suit gets lost or damaged before the spirit stones were recovered)'' the Wraithlord shell makes for a pretty good host for the Exarch that never rests and is constantly looking for war and murder. Though this could be seen to be a disgustingly desperate use of resources, since although Wraithlords are comparatively powerful, that gestalt consciousness can no longer be added to by successive resurrections of personality, nor will that Exarch ever return to their shrine and be able to train another generation of Aspect Warriors.

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	These are individuals who have become so obsessed with their profession, or find they like the emotional highs of killing and maiming too much, that they become incapable of separating their protective War Mask, the part of their psyche separating their warrior selves from their everyday selves, from their core personality. After this, they become stuck on one of the aspect warrior paths and are thereafter referred to as Exarchs.		These are individuals who have become so obsessed with their profession, or find they like the emotional highs of killing and maiming too much, that they become incapable of separating their protective War Mask, the part of their psyche separating their warrior selves from their everyday selves, from their core personality. After this, they become stuck on one of the aspect warrior paths and are thereafter referred to as Exarchs.

	These Eldar have become the greatest experts of a particular kind of warfare on their Craftworld and are given powerful weapons and ~~armour~~ usually kept within the temples ~~and~~ master skills through long experience, which they pass ~~onto~~ other Eldar who take up position for a time in the temple. Exarchs act as priests of Khaine as much as warriors, for they are the chosen holy warriors of the bloody handed god.		These Eldar have become the greatest experts of a particular kind of warfare on their Craftworld and are given powerful weapons and armor usually kept within the temples. They master many skills through long experience, which they then pass on to other Eldar who take up position for a time in the temple. Exarchs act as priests of Khaine as much as warriors, for they are the chosen holy warriors of the bloody handed god.

	On the battlefield they can really wreck your shit up as they can ~~possess~~ wargear and skills that make their squads as a whole more useful and deadly. Of course, this is countered by the fact that they cost an arm and a leg in points, but used ~~rightly~~ they will mow down the competition.		On the battlefield they can really wreck your shit, as they can wield wargear and skills that make their squads as a whole more useful and deadly. Of course, this is countered by the fact that they cost an arm and a leg in points, but if used correctly, they will mow down the competition.

	They have another, less pleasant duty. When the need is dire and the Avatar of [[Khaine]] must be awoken to help the Craftworld, it requires the sacrifice of an Exarch anointed the young king, who will help the god to manifest for a time. ~~So the~~ Exarch chosen as the young king makes the ultimate sacrifice~~, as they give themselves~~ body and soul to allow their burning god to step forth once more, to grind the enemies of the Eldar underfoot.		They have another, less pleasant duty. When the need is dire and the Avatar of [[Khaine]] must be awoken to help the Craftworld, it requires the sacrifice of an Exarch anointed the young king, who will help the god to manifest for a time. The Exarch chosen as the young king makes the ultimate sacrifice: giving their body and soul to allow their burning god to step forth once more to grind the enemies of the Eldar underfoot.

	Many exarchs tend to die in some horrible/vain/glorious way in the fluff, just to make whoever it is they're fighting seem even more badass, a distinction they share with the Avatar and [[Terminator]] [[Brother-Sergeant\|sergeants]].		Many exarchs tend to die in some horrible/vain/glorious way in the fluff, just to make whoever it is they're fighting seem even more badass, a distinction they share with the Avatar and [[Terminator]] [[Brother-Sergeant\|sergeants]].

	===Background===		===Background===
	All Craftworld Eldar practice the [[Paths of the Eldar\|Paths]], forms of mental concentration to focus their immense emotions into a task ~~so they are not~~ overwhelmed by sensation ~~like their ancestors were~~ and ~~fall~~ prey to [[Slaanesh]], the god born from the ancient Eldar's excesses and rampant kinkiness. There is a danger though~~; an~~ Eldar may become obsessed with achieving perfection along a path and become fixated on it, unable to ever follow another path again. ~~They become~~ referred to being lost on the path and ~~are~~ treated with a strange sense of loss ~~from~~ other Eldar ~~for this~~, ~~although~~ many masters of the different paths are also widely respected.		All Craftworld Eldar practice the [[Paths of the Eldar\|Paths]], forms of mental concentration meant to focus their immense emotions into a single task, thus preventing themselves from being overwhelmed by sensation and falling prey to [[Slaanesh]], the god born from the ancient Eldar's excesses and rampant kinkiness. There is a danger though. An Eldar may become obsessed with achieving perfection along a path and become fixated on it, unable to ever follow another path again. This is referred to as being lost on the path, and the Eldar is treated with a strange sense of loss by other Eldar, though many masters of the different paths are also widely respected.

	The difference with Exarchs ~~though~~ is that while they are respected by the rest of Eldar society, they are simultaneously feared and reviled. When not actively participating in warfare, or training students at their aspect shrine it is extremely rare to see them out and about in everyday Eldar society. Furthermore, those lost on the Path of Khaine are not permitted to join the [[Infinity Circuit]] when they die, since their agitated spirits would unbalance it. ''(Note: this contradicts the fluff surrounding [[Wraithlords]], more on that below)''		The difference with Exarchs is that while they are respected by the rest of Eldar society, they are simultaneously feared and reviled. When not actively participating in warfare, or training students at their aspect shrine, it is extremely rare to see them out and about in everyday Eldar society. Furthermore, those lost on the Path of Khaine are not permitted to join the [[Infinity Circuit]] when they die, since their agitated spirits would unbalance it. ''(Note: this contradicts the fluff surrounding [[Wraithlords]], more on that below)''

	The first book in [[Gav Thorpe]]'s ''Path of the Eldar'' series details one individual's journey all the way from joining the Path of the Warrior ~~all the way~~ up to becoming the [[Phoenix Lord]] '''Karandras'''.		The first book in [[Gav Thorpe]]'s ''Path of the Eldar'' series details one individual's journey all the way from joining the Path of the Warrior up to becoming the [[Phoenix Lord]] '''Karandras'''.

	Beginning as just a way to vent pent up emotions, the protagonist: '''Korlandril''' takes part in [[FAIL\|only TWO]] battles before losing his way and becoming an Exarch, this is noticed by everyone else as a seeming descent into madness since Eldar can empathically pick up on the mental states of others around them.		Beginning as just a way to vent pent up emotions, the protagonist: '''Korlandril''' takes part in [[FAIL\|only TWO]] battles before losing his way and becoming an Exarch, this is noticed by everyone else as a seeming descent into madness since Eldar can empathically pick up on the mental states of others around them.

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	All Craftworld Eldar practice the [[Paths of the Eldar\|Paths]], forms of mental concentration to focus their immense emotions into a task so they are not overwhelmed by sensation like their ancestors were and fall prey to [[Slaanesh]], the god born from the ancient Eldar's excesses and rampant kinkiness. There is a danger though; an Eldar may become obsessed with achieving perfection along a path and become fixated on it, unable to ever follow another path again. They become referred to being lost on the path and are treated with a strange sense of loss from other Eldar for this, although many masters of the different paths are also widely respected.		All Craftworld Eldar practice the [[Paths of the Eldar\|Paths]], forms of mental concentration to focus their immense emotions into a task so they are not overwhelmed by sensation like their ancestors were and fall prey to [[Slaanesh]], the god born from the ancient Eldar's excesses and rampant kinkiness. There is a danger though; an Eldar may become obsessed with achieving perfection along a path and become fixated on it, unable to ever follow another path again. They become referred to being lost on the path and are treated with a strange sense of loss from other Eldar for this, although many masters of the different paths are also widely respected.

	The difference with Exarchs though is that while they are respected by the rest of Eldar society, they are simultaneously feared and reviled. When not actively participating in warfare, or training students at their aspect shrine it is extremely rare to see them out and about in everyday Eldar society. Furthermore, those lost on the Path of Khaine are not permitted to join the [[Infinity Circuit]] when they die, since their agitated spirits would unbalance it. '''(Note: this contradicts the fluff surrounding [[Wraithlords]], more on that below)''		The difference with Exarchs though is that while they are respected by the rest of Eldar society, they are simultaneously feared and reviled. When not actively participating in warfare, or training students at their aspect shrine it is extremely rare to see them out and about in everyday Eldar society. Furthermore, those lost on the Path of Khaine are not permitted to join the [[Infinity Circuit]] when they die, since their agitated spirits would unbalance it. ''(Note: this contradicts the fluff surrounding [[Wraithlords]], more on that below)''

	The first book in [[Gav Thorpe]]'s ''Path of the Eldar'' series details one individual's journey all the way from joining the Path of the Warrior all the way up to becoming the [[Phoenix Lord]] '''Karandras'''.		The first book in [[Gav Thorpe]]'s ''Path of the Eldar'' series details one individual's journey all the way from joining the Path of the Warrior all the way up to becoming the [[Phoenix Lord]] '''Karandras'''.

	Beginning as just a way to vent pent up emotions, the protagonist: Korlandril takes part in [[FAIL\|only TWO]] battles before losing his way and becoming an Exarch, this is noticed by everyone else as a seeming descent into madness since Eldar can empathically pick up on the mental states of others around them.		Beginning as just a way to vent pent up emotions, the protagonist: '''Korlandril''' takes part in [[FAIL\|only TWO]] battles before losing his way and becoming an Exarch, this is noticed by everyone else as a seeming descent into madness since Eldar can empathically pick up on the mental states of others around them.

	Korlandril ceases being capable of behaving as anything other than a warrior even when off of the battlefield and makes a disgraceful display at a funeral where people ostracise him for failing to remove his war mask in public and cast him out.		Korlandril ceases being capable of behaving as anything other than a warrior even when off of the battlefield and makes a disgraceful display at a funeral where people ostracise him for failing to remove his war mask in public and cast him out.
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	This appears to be the end-fate for all Exarchs eventually... that their souls will eventually coalesce and join one another '''outside/separate''' of the Infinity Circuit, adding layers and layers of personality with each suit bearer. The only fundamental distinction between Exarch and Phoenix Lord (other than physical substance) seems to be that the Phoenix Lords are just extremely OLD Exarchs consisting of THOUSANDS of souls.		This appears to be the end-fate for all Exarchs eventually... that their souls will eventually coalesce and join one another '''outside/separate''' of the Infinity Circuit, adding layers and layers of personality with each suit bearer. The only fundamental distinction between Exarch and Phoenix Lord (other than physical substance) seems to be that the Phoenix Lords are just extremely OLD Exarchs consisting of THOUSANDS of souls.

	~~This creates the problem with the description of~~ Wraithlords mentioned earlier, since Exarchs do not join the infinity circuit when they die, they merely await the next person to join them and add another layer of personality.		====Exarchs and Wraithlords====
			As mentioned earlier, since Exarchs do not join the infinity circuit when they die, they merely await the next person to join them and add another layer of personality, which causes a conflict from some sources which indicate that Wraithlord "souls" come from the Infinity Circuit. Since Spritseers are using Exarch "souls" to empower their wraith constructs, then they would have probably stolen the spirit stone from a broken suit or from an empty aspect shrine somewhere rather than drawing the soul directly out of the infinity circuit like they would do with Wraithguard or Wraithblade constructs.

	If Spritseers are using Exarch "souls" to empower their wraith constructs, then they would have probably stolen the soul stone from a broken suit or from an empty aspect shrine somewhere rather than drawing the soul directly out of the infinity circuit, which seems to be a disgustingly desperate use of resources, since although Wraithlords are comparatively powerful, that gestalt consciousness could have been re-used later to create another Exarch and train another generation of aspect warriors.		From the book "Valedor" it is clear that Wraithlords are indeed Exarchs, and act as an alternative set of armor for the spirit stones that constitute the gestalt consciousness of the Exarch. If for whatever reason that the armor isn't used on a living Eldar ''(for instance: no bloodthirsty Eldar to take up the mantle of "Exarch" or the suit gets lost or damaged before the spirit stones were recovered)'' the Wraithlord shell makes for a pretty good host for the Exarch that never rests and is constantly looking for war and murder. Though this could be seen to be a disgustingly desperate use of resources, since although Wraithlords are comparatively powerful, that gestalt consciousness can no longer be added to by successive resurrections of personality, nor will that Exarch ever return to their shrine and be able to train another generation of Aspect Warriors.

	~~Either that or it has been misrepresented as "Exarch" when in fact it might have originally meant "Aspect Warrior" who can still be warriors of legend, just not lost on the path.~~

	~~Alternate view: In~~ the book "Valedor" it is clear that ~~wraithlords~~ are indeed ~~exarchs~~, and act as an alternative set of armor for the spirit stones (that constitute the gestalt consciousness of the ~~exarch)~~. ~~For~~ whatever reason that the armor isn't used on a living ~~eldar~~ (no bloodthirsty ~~eldar~~ to take up the mantle or the ~~armor is somehow~~ lost ~~while~~ the spirit stones were recovered), the ~~wraithlord~~ shell is a pretty good host for the Exarch that never rests and is constantly looking for war and murder.

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	In [[Warhammer 40000]], '''Exarchs''' are the leaders of the [[Eldar]] [[Aspect Warriors\|Aspect Shrines]] on the [[Craftworld]]s and lead the warriors of [[Khaine]] both in the worship of their god and on the battle field as warriors without peer.		In [[Warhammer 40000]], '''Exarchs''' are the leaders of the [[Eldar]] [[Aspect Warriors\|Aspect Shrines]] on the [[Craftworld]]s and lead the warriors of [[Khaine]] both in the worship of their god and on the battle field as warriors without peer.

	These are individuals who have become so obsessed with their profession, or find they like the emotional highs of killing and maiming too much, that they become incapable of separating their protective War Mask, the part of their psyche separating their warrior selves from their everyday selves, from their core personality. After this, they become stuck on one of the aspect warrior paths and are thereafter referred to as Exarchs.		These are individuals who have become so obsessed with their profession, or find they like the emotional highs of killing and maiming too much, that they become incapable of separating their protective War Mask, the part of their psyche separating their warrior selves from their everyday selves, from their core personality. After this, they become stuck on one of the aspect warrior paths and are thereafter referred to as Exarchs.

	These Eldar have become the greatest experts of a particular kind of warfare on their Craftworld and are given powerful weapons specifically for their Aspect (I.e. [[Avenger Shuriken Catapult]] or [[Gatekeepers Bastion]] for [[Dire Avengers]]; [[Power weapon#Powerblades\|Powerblades]], a [[Power weapon#Triskele\|Triskele]], or a [[Power weapon#Executioner\|Executioner]] for [[Howling Banshees]]; [[Chain Weapon#Chainsabre\|Chainsabre]], [[Chain Weapon#Biting Blade\|Biting Blade]] or a [[Power weapon#Scorpion's Claw\|Scorpion's Claw]] for [[Striking Scorpions]]; [[Fire Pike]] or a [[Dragon's Breath Flamer]] for [[Fire Dragons]]; [[Tempest Launcher]] for [[Dark Reapers]]; [[Star Lance]] for [[Shining Spears]]; [[Sunrifle]] or [[Hawk's Talon]] for [[Swooping Hawks]]; [[Spinneret Rifle]] or [[Power weapon#Powerblades\|Powerblades]] for [[Warp Spiders]]; [[Prism Blaster]] for [[Shadow Spectres]]; and [[Starcannon]]s for [[Crimson Hunters]]) and [[Aspect Armour#Exarch Armoure\|Exarch armor]] usually kept within the temples. They master many skills through long experience, which they then pass on to other Eldar who take up position for a time in the temple. Exarchs act as priests of Khaine as much as warriors, for they are the chosen holy warriors of the bloody handed god.		These Eldar have become the greatest experts of a particular kind of warfare on their Craftworld and are given powerful weapons specifically for their Aspect (I.e. [[Avenger Shuriken Catapult]] or [[Gatekeepers Bastion]] for [[Dire Avengers]]; [[Power weapon#Powerblades\|Powerblades]], a [[Power weapon#Triskele\|Triskele]], or a [[Power weapon#Executioner\|Executioner]] for [[Howling Banshees]]; [[Chain Weapon#Chainsabre\|Chainsabre]], [[Chain Weapon#Biting Blade\|Biting Blade]] or a [[Power weapon#Scorpion's Claw\|Scorpion's Claw]] for [[Striking Scorpions]]; [[Fire Pike]] or a [[Dragon's Breath Flamer]] for [[Fire Dragons]]; [[Tempest Launcher]] for [[Dark Reapers]]; [[Star Lance]] for [[Shining Spears]]; [[Sunrifle]] or [[Hawk's Talon]] for [[Swooping Hawks]]; [[Spinneret Rifle]] or [[Power weapon#Powerblades\|Powerblades]] for [[Warp Spiders]]; [[Prism Blaster]] for [[Shadow Spectres]]; and [[Starcannon]]s for [[Crimson Hunters]]) and [[Aspect Armour#Exarch Armoure\|Exarch armor]] usually kept within the temples. They master many skills through long experience, which they then pass on to other Eldar who take up position for a time in the temple. Exarchs act as priests of Khaine as much as warriors, for they are the chosen holy warriors of the bloody handed god.
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	On the battlefield they can really wreck your shit, as they can wield wargear and skills that make their squads as a whole more useful and deadly. Of course, this is countered by the fact that they cost an arm and a leg in points, but if used correctly, they will mow down the competition.		On the battlefield they can really wreck your shit, as they can wield wargear and skills that make their squads as a whole more useful and deadly. Of course, this is countered by the fact that they cost an arm and a leg in points, but if used correctly, they will mow down the competition.

	They have another, less pleasant duty. When the need is dire and the Avatar of [[Khaine]] must be awoken to help the Craftworld, it requires the sacrifice of an Exarch anointed the young king, who will help the god to manifest for a time. The Exarch chosen as the young king makes the ultimate sacrifice: giving their body and soul to allow their burning god to step forth once more to grind the enemies of the Eldar underfoot. For Exarchs this is actually a welcome fate as they are unable to merge with the Infinity Circuit in death; Exarchs can only find true release from existence by being sacrificed to the Avatar or by joining with a Phoenix Lord.		They have another, less pleasant duty. When the need is dire and the Avatar of [[Khaine]] must be awoken to help the Craftworld, it requires the sacrifice of an Exarch anointed the young king, who will help the god to manifest for a time. The Exarch chosen as the young king makes the ultimate sacrifice: giving their body and soul to allow their burning god to step forth once more to grind the enemies of the Eldar underfoot. For Exarchs this is actually a welcome fate as they are unable to merge with the Infinity Circuit in death; Exarchs can only find true release from existence by being sacrificed to the Avatar or by joining with a Phoenix Lord.

	Many exarchs tend to die in some horrible/vain/glorious way in the fluff, just to make whoever it is they're fighting seem even more badass, a distinction they share with the Avatar and [[Terminator]] [[Brother-Sergeant\|sergeants]].		Many exarchs tend to die in some horrible/vain/glorious way in the fluff, just to make whoever it is they're fighting seem even more badass, a distinction they share with the Avatar and [[Terminator]] [[Brother-Sergeant\|sergeants]].
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	All Craftworld Eldar practice the [[Paths of the Eldar\|Paths]], forms of mental concentration meant to focus their immense emotions into a single task, thus preventing themselves from being overwhelmed by sensation and falling prey to [[Slaanesh]], the god born from the ancient Eldar's excesses and rampant kinkiness. There is a danger though. An Eldar may become obsessed with achieving perfection along a path and become fixated on it, unable to ever follow another path again. This is referred to as being lost on the path, and the Eldar is treated with a strange sense of loss by other Eldar, though many masters of the different paths are also widely respected.		All Craftworld Eldar practice the [[Paths of the Eldar\|Paths]], forms of mental concentration meant to focus their immense emotions into a single task, thus preventing themselves from being overwhelmed by sensation and falling prey to [[Slaanesh]], the god born from the ancient Eldar's excesses and rampant kinkiness. There is a danger though. An Eldar may become obsessed with achieving perfection along a path and become fixated on it, unable to ever follow another path again. This is referred to as being lost on the path, and the Eldar is treated with a strange sense of loss by other Eldar, though many masters of the different paths are also widely respected.

	The difference with Exarchs is that while they are respected by the rest of Eldar society, they are simultaneously feared and reviled. When not actively participating in warfare, or training students at their aspect shrine, it is extremely rare to see them out and about in everyday Eldar society. Furthermore, those lost on the Path of Khaine are not permitted to join the [[Infinity Circuit]] when they die, since their agitated spirits would unbalance it. ''(Note: this contradicts the fluff surrounding [[Wraithlords]], more on that below)''		The difference with Exarchs is that while they are respected by the rest of Eldar society, they are simultaneously feared and reviled. When not actively participating in warfare, or training students at their aspect shrine, it is extremely rare to see them out and about in everyday Eldar society. Furthermore, those lost on the Path of Khaine are not permitted to join the [[Infinity Circuit]] when they die, since their agitated spirits would unbalance it. ''(Note: this contradicts the fluff surrounding [[Wraithlords]], more on that below.)''

	The first book in [[Gav Thorpe]]'s ''Path of the Eldar'' series details one individual's journey all the way from joining the Path of the Warrior up to becoming the [[Phoenix Lord]] '''Karandras'''.		The first book in [[Gav Thorpe]]'s ''Path of the Eldar'' series details one individual's journey all the way from joining the Path of the Warrior up to becoming the [[Phoenix Lord]] '''Karandras'''.
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	Beginning as just a way to vent pent up emotions, the protagonist: '''Korlandril''' takes part in [[FAIL\|only TWO]] battles before losing his way and becoming an Exarch, this is noticed by everyone else as a seeming descent into madness since Eldar can empathically pick up on the mental states of others around them.		Beginning as just a way to vent pent up emotions, the protagonist: '''Korlandril''' takes part in [[FAIL\|only TWO]] battles before losing his way and becoming an Exarch, this is noticed by everyone else as a seeming descent into madness since Eldar can empathically pick up on the mental states of others around them.

	Korlandril ceases being capable of behaving as anything other than a warrior even when off of the battlefield and makes a disgraceful display at a funeral where people ostracise him for failing to remove his war mask in public and cast him out.		Korlandril ceases being capable of behaving as anything other than a warrior even when off of the battlefield and makes a disgraceful display at a funeral where people ostracise him for failing to remove his war mask in public and cast him out.

	Finding his way to an abandoned aspect shrine ''(because Craftworld are full of empty spaces, there were spare shrines just lying empty)'' the shrine reacted to him by providing him an Exarch suit which was a miniature infinity circuit containing the personalities of the previous wearers, so Korlandril becomes a gestalt consciousness named '''Morlaniath''', though there were only a few personalities present and so Korlandril was not lost in the merge and so could still be "reached" and influenced on a personal level by people who knew him. This is actually described in ''Path of the Seer'' where his friend '''Thirianna''' becomes a seer and follows the thread of his fate, noticing it joined the thread of others when he became an Exarch.		Finding his way to an abandoned aspect shrine ''(because Craftworld are full of empty spaces, there were spare shrines just lying empty)'' the shrine reacted to him by providing him an Exarch suit which was a miniature infinity circuit containing the personalities of the previous wearers, so Korlandril becomes a gestalt consciousness named '''Morlaniath''', though there were only a few personalities present and so Korlandril was not lost in the merge and so could still be "reached" and influenced on a personal level by people who knew him. This is actually described in ''Path of the Seer'' where his friend '''Thirianna''' becomes a seer and follows the thread of his fate, noticing it joined the thread of others when he became an Exarch.
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	====Exarchs and Wraithlords====		====Exarchs and Wraithlords====
	As mentioned earlier, since Exarchs do not join the infinity circuit when they die, they merely await the next person to join them and add another layer of personality, which causes a conflict from some sources which indicate that Wraithlord "souls" come from the Infinity Circuit. Since Spritseers are using Exarch "souls" to empower their wraith constructs, then they would have probably stolen the spirit stone from a broken suit or from an empty aspect shrine somewhere rather than drawing the soul directly out of the infinity circuit like they would do with Wraithguard or Wraithblade constructs.		As mentioned earlier, since Exarchs do not join the infinity circuit when they die, they merely await the next person to join them and add another layer of personality, which causes a conflict from some sources which indicate that Wraithlord "souls" come from the Infinity Circuit. Since Spritseers are using Exarch "souls" to empower their wraith constructs, then they would have probably stolen the spirit stone from a broken suit or from an empty aspect shrine somewhere rather than drawing the soul directly out of the infinity circuit like they would do with Wraithguard or Wraithblade constructs.

	From the book "Valedor" it is clear that Wraithlords are indeed Exarchs, and act as an alternative set of armor for the spirit stones that constitute the gestalt consciousness of the Exarch. If for whatever reason that the armor isn't used on a living Eldar ''(for instance: no bloodthirsty Eldar to take up the mantle of "Exarch" or the suit gets lost or damaged before the spirit stones were recovered)'' the Wraithlord shell makes for a pretty good host for the Exarch that never rests and is constantly looking for war and murder. Though this could be seen to be a disgustingly desperate use of resources, since although Wraithlords are comparatively powerful, that gestalt consciousness can no longer be added to by successive resurrections of personality, nor will that Exarch ever return to their shrine and be able to train another generation of Aspect Warriors.		From the book "Valedor" it is clear that Wraithlords are indeed Exarchs, and act as an alternative set of armor for the spirit stones that constitute the gestalt consciousness of the Exarch. If for whatever reason that the armor isn't used on a living Eldar ''(for instance: no bloodthirsty Eldar to take up the mantle of "Exarch" or the suit gets lost or damaged before the spirit stones were recovered)'' the Wraithlord shell makes for a pretty good host for the Exarch that never rests and is constantly looking for war and murder. Though this could be seen to be a disgustingly desperate use of resources, since although Wraithlords are comparatively powerful, that gestalt consciousness can no longer be added to by successive resurrections of personality, nor will that Exarch ever return to their shrine and be able to train another generation of Aspect Warriors.

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	In [[Mage: The Awakening]], Exarchs are the God-Tyrants of reality, mages from the Time Before who ascended to the Supernal Realms through the Celestial Ladder and kicked the Old Gods out and installed themselves as its rulers, becoming symbols of human oppression and control. There are ten major Exarchs, or Iron Seals, along with an unknown number of minor Exarchs. The big 10 are:		In [[Mage: The Awakening]], Exarchs are the God-Tyrants of reality, mages from the Time Before who ascended to the Supernal Realms through the Celestial Ladder and kicked the Old Gods out and installed themselves as its rulers, becoming symbols of human oppression and control. There are ten major Exarchs, or Iron Seals, along with an unknown number of minor Exarchs. The big 10 are:

	*'''The Chancellor:''' Exarch of Matter, the Iron Seal of the commodification of all things and beings.		*'''The Chancellor:''' Exarch of Matter, the Iron Seal of the commodification of all things and beings.
	*'''The Eye:''' Exarch of Space, the Iron Seal of scrutiny by authority and authority through surveillance.		*'''The Eye:''' Exarch of Space, the Iron Seal of scrutiny by authority and authority through surveillance.
	*'''The Father:''' Exarch of Prime, the Iron Seal of blind faith and obedience to rules and commandments in all forms.		*'''The Father:''' Exarch of Prime, the Iron Seal of blind faith and obedience to rules and commandments in all forms.