The Exodite Worlds are the planets settled by the Exodites, an Aeldari faction that rejected the decadence of their race before the Fall. These worlds are deliberately harsh, forcing a life of survival that keeps them disciplined and safe from She Who Thirsts.
Overview
The Exodite Worlds are the home planets of the Exodites, Aeldari who saw the coming collapse of their civilisation and left. They fled through the Webway and settled on Maiden Worlds, but not the pleasant ones. They picked primeval, deadly planets where just staying alive took most of their time and focus.
That harsh life gave them a discipline similar to the Path system the Asuryani later adopted. They didn’t degenerate, they chose a different way. Most Imperial citizens think they’re savages, but they can still use any tech that works on a Craftworld. They just don’t want to.
How do Exodites live?
Exodites live nomadic lives, following herds of megadons (dragons, to the Aeldari) across huge grassy plains. These beasts were probably spread by early settlers, like humans did with Grox.
They’ve given up much of their old technology, but they’re not primitive. They have World Spirits, psychic repositories that hold the souls of their dead, and they defend them fiercely. Their lifestyle is a choice, not a fall.
Why do the Exodite Worlds matter?
Craftworld Biel-Tan sees the Exodites as the first step in rebuilding the Aeldari empire. Exodite worlds would be their staging grounds, so Biel-Tan guards them jealously, slaughtering anyone who tries to take them.
The Exodites also fight to protect their homes from threats like Orks, Tyranids, and Chaos. Their World Spirits are vital, and losing one is a tragedy. In one case, after Hive Fleet Naga destroyed Halathel’s World Spirit, Prince Yriel ordered his fleet to scour all life from the planet in revenge.
Notable Exodite Worlds
| World | Notes |
|---|---|
| Athelaq | A known Exodite world. |
| Carnac | Turned out to be a Necron Tomb World, later recaptured by Anrakyr the Traveller. |
| Halathel | Attacked by Hive Fleet Naga; defenders massacred and World Spirit destroyed. |
| Haranshemash | Formerly Haran; Eldrad foretold a warp rift, leading to a costly Eldar victory over Chaos. |
| Syph | A Maiden World inhabited by Exodites. |
Exodites in the 41st Millennium
For decades, Exodites existed only in lore, but they’ve finally made it to the tabletop. Kill Team: Exodite brings Dragon Masters, elite warriors riding drakesteeds, into the game. They operate as a ritual triad: Clanblade, Stonesinger, and Leystalker.
The kit can also build lance-armed Exodite Dragon Knights with rules for Warhammer 40,000. It’s a big moment for fans who’ve waited a long time to see these elusive Aeldari in miniature.
Key facts
- The Exodite Worlds are home to the Exodites, Aeldari who fled before the Fall.
- They settled on deliberately harsh Maiden Worlds to maintain discipline and avoid Chaos.
- Exodites live nomadically, following megadon herds and shunning most technology.
- Craftworld Biel-Tan guards Exodite Worlds, seeing them as future staging grounds.
- World Spirits are vital psychic repositories, and their loss is devastating.
- Exodites recently appeared as miniatures in Kill Team: Exodite.
FAQ
What are the Exodite Worlds?
They’re planets settled by the Exodites, an Aeldari faction that left before the Fall. They chose harsh, dangerous Maiden Worlds to live on, using survival as a form of discipline.
Why did the Exodites choose dangerous worlds?
They wanted to avoid the decadence that consumed the rest of their race. Constant struggle kept them focused and disciplined, similar to the Asuryani Path system.
What is a World Spirit?
A psychic repository that holds the souls of dead Exodites. It’s central to their culture and defended at all costs, as seen when Halathel’s World Spirit was destroyed.
Are Exodites in Warhammer 40k now?
Yes, they’ve finally been released as miniatures in Kill Team: Exodite, with options for Dragon Masters and Dragon Knights.