The Nihilakh Dynasty’s realm is a Necron domain built on plundered wealth and a fierce desire to be left alone. Ruled from the crownworld Gheden, it’s one of the most traditional and heavily armed dynasties, and lately it’s been stirring from its isolation.
What is the Nihilakh Dynasty’s realm?
It’s the territory controlled by the Nihilakh, a Necron dynasty that historically kept to itself. Their crownworld is Gheden, and their phaeron is Shemvokh (though some sources name Krispekh, so treat that as uncertain).
They’re traditionalists, which is why Triarch Praetorians hold a place of honour among them. During the ancient past, they built treasure worlds packed with riches taken from a thousand lost civilizations. Those hoards are said to outshine every other dynasty’s combined.
Why the Nihilakh matter
They’re arrogant, proud, and happy to show off their wealth and military strength, but they guard their treasures so jealously that they became isolationists. That’s good news for alien races, mostly, because the Nihilakh don’t go looking for wars of expansion.
But if you attack them, they won’t stop until you’re gone. They don’t rest until the aggressor is utterly destroyed. They can also predict the future thanks to a preserved alien prophet’s head, which lets them strike when a foe is least ready.
- Crownworld: Gheden
- Phaeron: Shemvokh (conflicting sources say Krispekh)
- Colours: light teal
- Known for: vast treasure worlds, isolationism, and future-sight
Worlds of the realm
Gheden is the crownworld and the heart of the dynasty. Solemnace is another key world, famous as the domain of Trazyn the Infinite, an overlord and collector. Cardrim was taken by the Imperium after the Battle of Cardrim.
The Nihilakh also hold worlds in the Nephilim Sector, which is where they’ve been most active recently.
| World | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gheden | Crownworld of the dynasty |
| Solemnace | Domain of Trazyn the Infinite |
| Cardrim | Lost to the Imperium after a major battle |
| Nephilim Sector worlds | Recent focus of Nihilakh expansion |
Recent expansion and the Great Rift
Since the Great Rift opened, the Nihilakh have ended their isolation and started expanding from their borders. They’ve sided with Szarekh, the Silent King, and hope to help oversee Necron domination of the galaxy.
They’ve also begun hunting Chaos forces and cordoned off a large sector of space, forcing billions within to build geometrically arranged pylon monuments. So far, Phaeron Shemvokh has only deployed forces to the Nephilim Sector.
They defended the Pariah Nexus during the Psychic Awakening, and later the Indomitus Crusade’s Battle Group Kallides invaded. Battle Sister Ephrael Stern’s forces defeated the Nihilakh garrison on Cherist. They stayed loyal to the Silent King during Imotekh’s revolt in the Pariah Nexus.
Key facts
- The Nihilakh Dynasty’s realm is centred on the crownworld Gheden.
- They’re traditionalist, with Triarch Praetorians held in high honour.
- Their treasure worlds are said to outshine all other dynasties’ wealth combined.
- They can predict the future using a preserved alien prophet’s head.
- Recently they’ve ended isolation, sided with the Silent King, and expanded into the Nephilim Sector.
FAQ
Who leads the Nihilakh Dynasty?
The phaeron is Shemvokh, though some sources name Krispekh instead. Shemvokh commands the garrison on Cherist and has deployed forces to the Nephilim Sector.
What is the Nihilakh Dynasty’s capital world?
Gheden is the crownworld and capital of the Nihilakh Dynasty.
Why are the Nihilakh isolationist?
They’re protective of their vast treasure worlds, which hold wealth plundered from a thousand civilizations. That hoarding turned them inward, though they’ve recently begun expanding again.