THE TEMPLE OF KHAELA MENSHA KHAINE

In ancient times of Naggaroth it was the Cult of Pleasure and reverence to the Chaos God Slaanesh which was the be all and end all of Druchii society. But with the influence of the Dru Perim finished, though their titles exist only as ceremonial tradition, the worship of Khaine has thrived, in no small part due to the powerful Tulluch. In a bloody coup the fanatics of Khaine, known as the Kryrnaa (today an order of assassins), wrestled control from the Slaanesh-dominated Dru Perim to the Temple of Khaine. Malekith did not interfere because he did not want to see Naggaroth torn apart in a civil war; better for the factions to fight it out than cause the destruction of the Dark Elf race (he was also quite glad to see their power reduced.)

Khaine is worshipped by the Elves of Ulthuan, but only as a way of harnessing their violent nature, before a battle for example. But for the Druchii, Khaine is everything and it is the way they live their lives. Where the citizens of the Empire live as dictated by the diocese of Sigmar, the Druchii are the same with the scriptures of Khaine. Indeed, one of the scriptures dictates that one slave in ten brought to Naggaroth must be sacrificed to the Temple of Khaine, where their chests are opened with knives purified with dark venom, by the Tulluch. Each of the six cities of Naggaroth has a temple of Khaine, each one headed by a Hag Queen and assisted by the Tulluch and Kryrnaa.

In a temple of Khaine the Tulluch and Kryrnaa perfect the arts of death. When not preparing for battle, the Tulluch wear plain robes and torture their captives. On the eve of battle, or when there is to be a sacrifice, the Tulluch cast off their robes to reveal their athletic, lithe and beautiful figures. The blood of those tortured is ritually sprinkled on their bodies, then a sacrifice may take place. Before a major battle one of the Cauldrons of Blood is taken from the temple of Khaine at Ghrond where the blood of those sacrificed is poured into it. Then the Witch Elves, in turn, bathe in it believing that Khaine will look upon them and bless them.

A temple of Khaine, like in all the cities of Naggaroth, attracts those evil creatures called harpies who roost in the highest towers and spires of the building. They are seen as the creatures of Khaine and a blessing, some even see them as the souls of slain Witch Elves given form.