Overview Slaanesh[1] The name Slaanesh derives from Slaaneth - the god's name in the language of Chao s, (Slaa

meaning "ecstasy", "pleasure", etc, Neth meaning "lord of", "master of" , or "prince of"; hence, the Prince of Pleasure). The correct adjective of thing s associated with Slaanesh (such as its worshippers) is "Slaaneshi".[Needs Citat ion] Slaanesh typically appears in a form which is female on the right side and male on the left with two sets of horns rising from its flowing golden hair. It can h owever assume any form; male, female, hermaphrodite or asexual, but prefers male bodies. Its sacred number is six. The symbol of Slaanesh combines the conventio nal symbols for male and female. It is also known by a multitude of titles such as the Prince of Chaos, Prince of Excess, Prince of Pleasure and Lord of Dark De lights. To the Eldar, who do not name the god, she is referred to only by the Lo vecraftian titles of She Who Thirsts, She Who Is Not Named, The Great Enemy, The Great Serpent, etc. [Needs Citation] Slaanesh was fully born at the moment of the Fall of the Eldar. The birth of Sla anesh created the Eye of Terror and slew most of the Eldar except those far enou gh away from the Eldar homeworlds to escape. This event also slew the Eldar Gods except for Khaine (who was shattered into many pieces), the Laughing God - Cego rach, and Isha - who was, according to one Craftworld, taken captive by the Chao s god Nurgle.[4] Slaanesh has a neutral attitude to some of the other Gods of Chaos (as he is gen erally too caught up in his own pleasures to be interested in rivalries or allia nces), however his particular enemy is Khorne, whose belief in pain and death is completely opposed to Slaanesh's principle of a life of unrestricted pleasure.[ Needs Citation] Worship of Slaanesh Slaanesh's symbol is rarely worn openly by its followers. They instead often wea r items of jewellery bearing erotic motifs. Followers dress in robes which are o ften opened to leave the right side of the chest uncovered, a requirement of man y of the rituals involved in his worship. Pastel and electric shades are the chi ef colours, although white is often used as well. These colours are also sometim es carried over into everyday wear, although they may be modified to fit in with current fashions. Regardless of any considerations, all Slaanesh followers wear garb of sensuously high quality.[1] Even the most militant of Slaanesh's followers do not deny themselves this hedon istic lifestyle; cultist hideouts may be fortified and stocked with weapons, but they are equally stocked with luxurious furniture, sumptuous food, and erotic d ecorations.[10a] In the mythology of the primitive inhabitants of Fenris, "Sla Nahesh" (presumabl y a misinterpretation of Slaanesh) is an evil deity, described as the offspring of the dark god Horus and the dragon goddess Skrinneir, and is imprisoned within one of the planet's volcanic islands after being defeated by Leman Russ[6]. Daemons of Slaanesh Keepers of Secrets - the Greater Daemons of Slaanesh. They can resemble huge , bestial and ugly creatures or lithe, terrifying creatures with an unholy beaut y. Daemonettes - the common Daemons of Slaanesh they are disturbingly beautiful - often feminine on one side, masculine on the other. They usually have crab-li ke claws instead of hands.

Steeds of Slaanesh - the daemonic mounts of Slaanesh, lurid snakelike creatu res who lash with their prehensile tongues. They are often ridden by Daemonettes , as well as gifted to favoured Champions. Fiends of Slaanesh - the daemonic beasts of Slaanesh, they are a bizarre hyb rid of insectoid, reptilian and human. Daemon Engines of Slaanesh A Daemon Engine is a part-technological, part-daemonic vehicle, those dedicated to Slaanesh include the Slaanesh Subjugator[5] and Sonic Dreadnought Forces dedicated to Slaanesh Chaos Space Marines A Chaos Space Marine of Slaanesh[9] The Emperor's Children - Chaos Space Marines, once amongst the Emperor's mos t loyal servants they turned traitor during the Horus Heresy. Most of their rema ining members are little more than hedonistic psychopaths who often wield unique sonic weaponry in battle. Over the thousands of years since the Horus Heresy, a few other Space Marine cha pters have inevitably fallen to the seductions of Slaanesh and become renegades. Among these are[Needs Citation]: The Violators The Flawless Host Angels of Ecstasy The Corpus Brethren Renegades and Cults House Glaw[7] Notable Servants of Slaanesh Fulgrim - Primarch of the Emperor's Children, now a powerful Daemon Prince Zarakynel - the most revered of Slaanesh's Keepers of Secrets N'Kari - A Keeper of Secrets who fought on Horus's Battle barge during the H eresy The Masque - A powerful Daemonette and Daemonic Herald of Slaanesh Lucius former Captain of the Emperor's Children, now a favoured Champion of Slaanesh Jihar the Lacerator Emeli Duboir - leader of a Chaos cult on Slawkenberg, later manifests as a p owerful Daemoness on Adumbria[10b][11] Gifts of Slaanesh Main article: Gifts of Slaanesh Main article: Mark of Slaanesh As with all the Chaos Gods, Slaanesh will often reward his most favoured followe rs with special gifts and blessings. Slaanesh's gifts can take many forms, inclu ding physical mutations, daemon weapons or an exotic appearance. The Palace of Slaanesh The Palace of Slaanesh[17] The Palace of Slaanesh is Slaanesh's realm within the Warp. Those that dare his realm risk becoming trapped in its warped delights for eternity. The Dark Prince 's realm is divided into six domains, arranged in concentric rings about the Pal

ace of Pleasure. The palace itself can only be reached by passing through all si x domains. The circle of Avidity plays upon the interloper's greed. The circle o f Gluttony is next; it plays upon the intruders desire for lavish foods and wine s. The third circle is the circle of Carnality, where the perfect desires of the heart reside; testing to the extreme the individuals desires. The fourth circle is the circle of Paramountcy, where the traveller is greeted by roars of adulat ion, here the intruder is tempted with absolute power over others. The penultima te circle is the circle of Vainglory. The traveller is presented with his ideal self-image, and if he feels but an ounce of pride, for eternity will this circle be his prison. The last circle is the most perilous, it is a heavenly place, wi thin which resides a seemingly perfect environment. Every second that passes fil ls the intruder with bliss, but to rest and enjoy the pleasure for a single mome nt results in falling into a coma, and eventually dying in idle bliss. One may w alk the circles for centuries, but cannot for a second give into his ultimate de sires for he will fall. If one is able to successfully pass through the circles he comes before the palace and Slaanesh himself. It is impossible for mortals to look upon the god without instantly losing their soul, for all who see it becom e willing slaves to every whim of the Dark Prince.[4]