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Kairos Fateweaver, Greater Daemon of Tzeentch

Artist: Brendan Murphy Source: Brendan Murphy
Kairos Fateweaver, Greater Daemon of Tzeentch
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Published on: November 9, 2024

Kairos Fateweaver: The Oracle of Tzeentch

The Test of the Well of Eternity

Kairos Fateweaver, the Oracle of Tzeentch, is one of the most powerful and mysterious daemons in the Warhammer universe. Once a mighty Lord of Change, his thirst for ultimate knowledge led him to accept a challenge from his master, Tzeentch. Cast into the Well of Eternity, a vortex of raw magical energy, Kairos endured nine days of torment, emerging forever changed. His form was split into two heads, each with a unique vision—one seeing the past and the other the future—while losing the ability to perceive the present.

The Oracle’s Twisted Vision

Kairos’s transformation made him an unparalleled oracle, able to glimpse fragments of fate’s grand tapestry. However, his fractured awareness often makes him appear lost in riddles, revealing only partial truths to allies and enemies alike. Tzeentch, amused by this imperfection, treasures Kairos’s role in spreading confusion and maintaining the secrecy of fate’s ultimate design. This duality makes Kairos both a powerful tool and a precarious enigma in the Chaos God’s schemes.

Master of Magic and Manipulation

In battle, Kairos Fateweaver wields sorcery with unmatched skill, unleashing storms of chaos and devastation. His mastery over the Winds of Magic allows him to twist reality, transforming enemies into grotesque forms or reducing armies to ash with blazing fire. His foresight gives him an edge over his adversaries, as he manipulates future possibilities to his advantage. As Tzeentch’s chosen servant, he spreads disorder, leading daemonic legions to sow distrust and fracture even the most unified foes.

A Paradox of Power and Uncertainty

Despite his vast knowledge, Kairos is not infallible. His ability to foresee countless futures is flawed by his inability to discern which will come to pass. This limitation often leads to failures that delight even Tzeentch, who revels in the unpredictable nature of fate. Kairos embodies the paradox of Tzeentch: a figure of immense brilliance and profound imperfection. While his foes may exploit his flaws, they must tread carefully, for even the smallest misstep can be twisted into a catastrophic change in destiny. As the Exalted Oracle, Kairos Fateweaver remains a master manipulator in the ever-changing wars of the 41st Millennium.