The Dark Eldar, or Drukhari, are a malevolent and twisted faction within the Warhammer 40,000 universe, originating from the same ancient race as the Craftworld Eldar. Unlike their more disciplined and morally restrained kin, the Dark Eldar embrace a hedonistic and brutal lifestyle. They reside in the dark, labyrinthine city of Commorragh, hidden within the Webway, a network of extradimensional tunnels. This city is a place of perpetual darkness and cruelty, where the Drukhari engage in acts of extreme depravity to feed their insatiable thirst for suffering.
The Drukhari society revolves around pain and torment, which they inflict not only on their enemies but also on each other. This sadistic behavior is not merely for pleasure; it is a necessity for their survival. The fall of their ancient empire and the birth of the Chaos God Slaanesh left the Eldar race spiritually scarred. To avoid having their souls consumed by Slaanesh, the Dark Eldar must continuously replenish their life force by feeding on the agony and souls of others. This relentless pursuit of suffering drives them to launch lightning-fast raids across the galaxy, capturing slaves and harvesting souls to sustain themselves.
In battle, the Dark Eldar are known for their speed, advanced technology, and brutal tactics. They utilize sleek, highly maneuverable vehicles and potent weaponry to strike swiftly and without warning, overwhelming their foes with a combination of finesse and ferocity. Their warriors are experts in causing pain, equipped with weapons designed to maximize suffering. The Dark Eldar’s mastery of fear and psychological warfare, combined with their relentless pursuit of suffering, makes them one of the most feared and reviled factions in the galaxy. Their raids leave a trail of terror and despair, reinforcing their reputation as the ultimate predators of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.