Lost in the vastness of space, the craftworlds float in utter isolation like scattered jewels upon a pall of velvet. Distant from the warmth of sun or planet, their domes gaze into the darkness of empty space. Within them live the survivors of a civilisation abandoned long ago amidst terrifying destruction. These are the Aeldari, a race that is all but extinct, the last remnants of a people whose mere dreams once overturned worlds and quenched suns.Codex: Craftworlds contains a wealth of background and rules – the definitive book for Craftworld Aeldari collectors. Within this 128-page hardback, you’ll find:Background- Remnants of the Fall: the origins of the Craftworld Aeldari, their glittering rise and tragic fall, and the ongoing, desperate struggle for survival that consumes them utterly;- Organisation of Craftworld warhosts, along with the strategic disposition of Aeldari Craftworlds – this includes a breakdown of the colours, symbols and iconography of the worlds that remain, and the structure of their armies;- Detailed background and heraldry of the following Craftworlds: Biel-Tan, Ulthwé, Iyanden, Saim-Hann and Alaitoc;- Wanderers of the Stars: brief profiles of more Craftworlds – Altansar, Il-Kaithe, Lugganath, Iybraesil, Yme-Loc and Mymeara;- The Doom of the Aeldari: a timeline of significant events both before and after the Fall; presented with the proviso that much knowledge has been lost, this concentrates largely on the Age of Survival with important battles and discoveries listed;- Background and details on each character, vehicle and unit available to an Aeldari army;- A showcase of beautifully painted Citadel miniatures, with example armies featuring everything from individual images of models to battle scenes on terrain.RulesEverything you need to get a Craftworld Aeldari army primed for games of Warhammer 40,000 is in here:- 46 datasheets containing rules for every Craftworld Aeldari unit and miniature;- Army abilities reflecting the Craftworld Aeldari’s methods of war on the tabletop,;- The Forge of Vaul: wargear both ranged and close-combat used by the Craftworld Aeldari;- Points values for all miniatures, weapons and wargear for use in Matched Play games;- A Lethal Elegance: rules for Battle-forged armies, including –- Craftworld Attributes for the following Craftworlds: Biel-Tan, Ulthwé, Iyanden, Saim-Hann, Alaitoc;- 6 unique Warlord Traits available for any Craftworld Aeldari commander;- 5 Craftworld-specific Warlord Traits, for the 5 named above;- 26 Stratagems, with 5 Craftworld-specific;- Remnants of Glory: a selection of 13 rare weapons and artefacts;- Rune Disciplines, allowing you to choose between Runes of Battle and Runes of Fate for your models with the Psyker keyword;- 6 unique Tactical Objectives.
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