Dark Elves

Dark Elves are one of the Forces of Destruction's Armies of WAR.

Long ago, when Chaos was first unleashed upon the world, the Elven champion Aenarion drew the dread Sword of Khaine from its altar and used its terrible power to save his people from annihilation. When Aenarion died, his son Malekith was deemed unsuitable for the throne. Although he was a mighty warrior, a great sorcerer , a brilliant general and the rightful heir, many Elves opposed his coronation. They feared he was too focused on war, and potentially a de-stabilizing influence on the High Elf race. In retaliation, over many years Malekith engineered a terrible civil war that divided the race of Elves into two factions.

It was the High Elves who emerged victorious and drove the evil Dark Elves out from the ancestral home of their race. Under the leadership of Malekith the Witch King and his Sorceress mother Morathi, the Dark Elves sailed across the Great Western Ocean and founded for themselves a new kingdom in the northern reaches of the New World. This land they called Naggaroth, meaning 'land of chill'.

Unlike the High Elves, who continually seek to suppress their passions lest they be overcome by them, the Dark Elves willingly embrace their hedonistic nature. Dark Elf society emphasizes individualism, selfishness, and pride. They have little regard for one another and even less for the other races of the world, whom they see as potential slaves and subjects.

In battle, the ruthless warriors of Naggaorth blend Elven discipline with savagery and ferocity, for the patron deity of the Dark Elves is Kaela Mensha Khaine, the bloody-handed God and the Lord of Murder. Nowhere is this more evident than in the beautiful and deadly Witch Elves, who serve in the Temples of Khaine and revel in violence and bloodshed.

Since their expulsion from Ulthuan, the Dark Elves have desired nothing more than to return to Ulthuan and avenge their defeat, reclaiming the land they believe to be theirs by right. In the Age of Reckoning, Malekith learns of an impending Chaos invasion of the Empire and uses this knowledge to set in motion a chain of events that will leave the island home of the Elves defenseless against an invasion. At the Witch King's command, a great fleet of Black Arks – great floating islands laden with soldiers, monsters, and engines of war – sets sail across the sea to conquer the island kingdom of Ulthuan and fulfill the destiny denied the Druchii so long ago.

House Uthorin

Of all the noble houses of the Dark Elves, few can boast the power and influence of House Uthorin. As patriarch and ruler of the house, Lord Uthorin is a master of intrigue and politics. Rumor holds that his eye is fixed firmly upon the Witch King's throne; if that is his ambition, he has wisely kept it hidden, preferring to play the role of loyal advisor.

Through cunning and treachery, Lord Uthorin's eldest son, Kaloth Coldshadow, earned for his House the privilege of drawing first blood when the Dark Elves attack Ulthuan. Along with every warrior of the House, the Black Ark Nemesis conveys Beastmasters and their fearsome creatures of war, fanatical devotees of the Temple of Khaine, and powerful masters of Dark Magic across the sea. The full might of his armies now gathered, Lord Uthorin chooses to strike first at The Blighted Isle, near the Altar of Khaine.

The Witch King has plans of his own, however. Well aware of Lord Uthorin's desire to rule the Dark Elves, Malekith commands Lady Arkaneth, Uthorin's most powerful rival, to land her invasion force on the Blighted Isle as well. The cold and calculating Witch King has pit two of his most powerful rivals against one other, so that both will be weakened by the conflict and post less of a threat to him.

Lord Uthorin will need every measure of cunning and skill that he possesses to outmaneuver Lady Arkaneth, the Witch King and the High Elves all at once. If he should succeed, the reward for those loyal to his House will be almost beyond measure.

Dark Elves Career Options

Dark Elves Careers
Tank	Melee DPS	Healer	Ranged DPS

Starting Area and Capital

Players that choose to play a Dark Elf class will start their adventure in The Blighted Isle. Dark Elves do not have their own Capital but players may freely visit The Inevitable City and Karak Eight Peaks.

Tome Unlocks

Below You may find table consisting list of Unlocks You may find in Tome of Knowledge during Your adventures regarding Dark Elves.

Order Only

Task	Rewards	Order Text
Encounter a Dark Elf	XP: 84	N/A
Kill 25 Dark Elves	XP: 204	N/A
Complete a Dark Elf Scenario	Title: Ulthuan's Avenger, XP: 336	Enter a Dark Elf Scenario
Kill 100 Dark Elves	XP: 500	N/A
Kill 1,000 Dark Elves	Trophy: Dark Elf Destroyer, One Pip, XP: 806	N/A
The History of the Dark Elves	Title: Lion Guard, XP: 1254	Perform a specific task to learn about Dark Elves
Kill 10,000 Dark Elves	Trophy: Dark Elf Destroyer, Two Pips, XP: 1476	N/A
Kill 100,000 Dark Elves	Trophy: Dark Elf Destroyer, Three Pips, XP: 1716	N/A
Vanquish the Dark Elf Fortress Lord	Title: Keeper of the Flame, XP: 1800	Vanquish the Dark Elf Fortress Lord
Kill 1,000,000 Dark Elves	Trophy: Golden Dark Elf Destroyer, Three Pips, XP: 1974	N/A

Destruction Only

Task	Rewards	Destruction Text
Complete a Dark Elf Scenario	Title: Ulthuan's Avenger, XP: 336	Enter a Dark Elf Scenario
The History of the Dark Elves	Title: Lion Guard, XP: 1254	Perform a specific task to learn about Dark Elves