Trazyn the Infinite is a Necron Overlord from the Nihilakh Dynasty who’s spent millions of years building a museum of the galaxy’s rarest things. He’s less a conqueror than a hoarder, and that makes him one of the strangest and most memorable characters in Warhammer 40k.
Who is Trazyn the Infinite?
Before the Necrontyr became the Necrons, Trazyn was a scribe and Chief Archivist who oversaw royal mummification rites. He went through biotransference into a metal body, and while he officially belongs to the Nihilakh Dynasty, he mostly does his own thing.
His title, the Infinite, fits a being who’s been active since around the 30th millennium and claims to remember the deep past. He doesn’t, really. Self-installed memory protocols have scrambled his recollections, and he misremembers key events, including how he ended up in a machine body in the first place.
- Species: Necrontyr, later Necron
- Homeworld: Solemnace, a Tomb World
- Title: The Infinite
- Allegiance: Nihilakh Dynasty (nominal), operates independently
The collection on Solemnace
Trazyn’s whole deal is preservation. He believes the galaxy’s history is worth keeping, so he steals, trades, and fights for artifacts, creatures, and even whole moments in time, then stashes them in his galleries on Solemnace.
He’s got technologies and relics so rare they’re basically priceless. He’d rather not go out himself, but when something truly unique turns up, he’ll take to the stars with his Acquisition Phalanx to grab it.
- Preserves artifacts, beings, and historical events
- Sends body doubles or Lychguard in his place to avoid risk
- Many enemies have killed a ‘Trazyn’ only to find it was a decoy
Trazyn vs. Orikan the Diviner
Trazyn’s philosophy of preserving the past puts him at odds with Orikan the Diviner, a Cryptek who wants to change the future. The two hated each other even before biotransference.
They fought for nearly 10,000 years over access to the Tomb of the Necrontyr Overlord Nephreth on Serenade. They eventually teamed up after realizing the Deceiver had played them both, but Orikan still hasn’t let it go.
Why Trazyn matters
Trazyn shows a side of the Necrons that isn’t just about conquest. He’s a reminder that this ancient race has weird, individual obsessions, and his collection ties into all sorts of lore from across the setting.
He’s also a fan favorite because he’s genuinely funny: a petty, obsessive genius who’d rather catalogue a relic than rule a galaxy. His clashes with Orikan and his run-ins with other factions make him a great entry point into Necron stories.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Role | Collector, archivist, Overlord of Solemnace |
| Rival | Orikan the Diviner |
| Notable trait | Uses decoys and avoids personal risk |
| Dynasty | Nihilakh (de jure) |
Key facts
- Trazyn the Infinite is a Necron Overlord of the Nihilakh Dynasty, based on Solemnace.
- He was originally a Necrontyr Chief Archivist before biotransference.
- His self-installed memory protocols have left his past recollections unreliable.
- He preserves artifacts and events in his collection, often using decoys to avoid danger.
- His rivalry with Orikan the Diviner lasted nearly 10,000 years over the Tomb of Nephreth.
FAQ
Is Trazyn the Infinite a villain?
Not exactly. He’s amoral and will steal anything for his collection, but he’s not driven by conquest or malice. He’s more of a obsessive hoarder who happens to be very dangerous.
What’s in Trazyn’s collection?
Artifacts, rare technologies, living creatures, and even preserved moments from history. His galleries on Solemnace hold items from across the galaxy.
Why does Trazyn hate Orikan?
They have opposing views: Trazyn wants to preserve the past, Orikan wants to change the future. They’ve been enemies since before biotransference, though they’ve worked together when forced.