Eldar

In the fictional universe of Warhammer 40,000, the Eldar are a race of elf-like humanoids. They are one of the most ancient and advanced races in the universe's history, with the exception of the Necrons, their C'tan masters and The Old Ones. more...

Their armies usually have the advantages of speed and technology.

In the sense that Warhammer 40,000 races are derived from the earlier Warhammer Fantasy game, Eldar are derived from High Elves, except for Exodites who are the equivalent of the Wood Elves. There are also Dark Eldar, a separate army who are naturally equivalent to Dark Elves. The equivalence is only in very general thematic terms however, as the major details of the races' backgrounds differ greatly from their Fantasy counterparts.

Background

Biology

Superficially, the Eldar appear very similar to humans, though they are generally taller, lithe of limb, and fit, with sharp features and pointed ears. Eldar reflexes and movement are generally far faster than humans, their senses are sharper and they are more perceptive. They are long-lived by human standards, and most will live more than a thousand years unless they are otherwise killed. As a race they have a high level of psychic ability, which serves as the foundation of their technology. The Eldar that actively cultivate their psychic potential seem to exhibit a much-extended lifespan as well, one proportional to their prowess. In this way the leaders and Seers of the Eldar may live for several thousand years.

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