Xavaes Split-Tongue: The Twisted Champion of Slaanesh
Xavaes Split-Tongue in the Traxis Sector
Xavaes Split-Tongue, a Chaos Space Marine of the Emperor’s Children, plays a pivotal role in the Traxis Sector Conflict. As a devoted follower of Slaanesh, the Chaos God of pleasure and pain, Xavaes brings a unique blend of brutality and elegance to the battlefield. His actions are marked by a blend of tactical cunning and depraved ferocity, embodying the twisted ideals of his patron deity.
The Artistic Vision of Sam Flegal
The depiction of Xavaes Split-Tongue was entrusted to artist Sam Flegal, who brought a vivid and grotesque vision to life. Initially instructed to create a Chaos Space Marine with a snake-like split tongue, Flegal expanded on the concept, leaning into the excess and horror that defines Slaanesh. His bold design decision made Xavaes not just a servant of Chaos, but a living symbol of its corruptive power.
A Face Transformed by Chaos
In true Slaanesh fashion, Flegal envisioned Xavaes as having split his entire face with a blade, amplifying his grotesque devotion. From this horrifying act, his bifurcated tongue gained sentience, pulsating with chaotic energy. This chilling design captures the essence of Slaanesh’s influence—an embrace of beauty and horror in equal measure. It’s a transformation that reflects Xavaes’ unrelenting dedication to the Chaos God.
A Design That Resonates
When Flegal presented his design of Xavaes to Fantasy Flight, it was met with enthusiasm and approval. The character’s horrifying yet compelling appearance perfectly aligns with the Emperor’s Children’s decadent and twisted nature. Xavaes Split-Tongue stands as a striking figure in the lore of Warhammer, a chilling testament to the transformative power of Chaos and the creative vision behind his depiction.
