N’Kari is one of Slaanesh’s most notorious daemons, a creature of obsession and excess that has plagued the galaxy since before the Horus Heresy. Whether as a daemon prince or a Keeper of Secrets, N’Kari’s name is a byword for cruelty and relentless pursuit.
What is N’Kari?
N’Kari is a powerful daemon of Slaanesh, the Chaos God of pleasure and pain. Sources disagree on its exact nature: some call it a Daemon Prince, others a Keeper of Secrets, a Greater Daemon of Slaanesh. In the Old World, it’s known as the Herald of Dismay and the Lord of a Thousand Songs.
Born a mortal on a backwater world trapped in a warp storm, N’Kari rose to prominence fighting for Slaanesh and was rewarded with daemonhood. It’s also said to be doomed to fight the lineage of Aenarion, the first Phoenix King of the Eldar.
N’Kari in the Horus Heresy and beyond
During the Horus Heresy, N’Kari was summoned by Erebus at the Battle of Calth and later became a consort of Fulgrim, accompanying him to Ullanor and the Siege of Terra. It fought against the Emperor on Horus’s battle barge, the Vengeful Spirit, alongside the Daemon Prince Doombreed.
After the Heresy, N’Kari continued to serve Slaanesh, battling the Eldar Phoenix Lord Asurmen and later being defeated by Drastanta. It’s also an infamous foe of Eldrad Ulthran, often trying to trap his soul.
N’Kari’s deeds and connections
In 800.M41, N’Kari found the derelict Craftworld Malan’tai and devoured its spirit stones, growing more powerful with each one. It also led an army of Fiends and Daemonettes during the Gheistos Cataclysm, marking an alliance between Nurgle and Slaanesh.
In the Old World, N’Kari’s story is one of repeated defeats and returns. It fought Aenarion the Defender twice, was trapped in the Great Vortex for millennia, and later broke free to hunt Aenarion’s descendants. It was summoned by Malekith and unleashed during the Great Chaos Incursion, only to be banished again by Teclis.
Key facts
- N’Kari is a powerful daemon of Slaanesh, often identified as a Keeper of Secrets or Daemon Prince.
- It fought against the Emperor on Horus’s battle barge during the Horus Heresy.
- N’Kari devoured spirit stones on Craftworld Malan’tai to grow stronger.
- It’s a sworn enemy of Eldrad Ulthran and the Eldar Phoenix Lords.
- In the Old World, N’Kari is doomed to fight the lineage of Aenarion.
FAQ
Is N’Kari a Daemon Prince or a Keeper of Secrets?
Sources conflict. Some describe N’Kari as a Daemon Prince, while others call it a Keeper of Secrets, a Greater Daemon of Slaanesh. Both agree it’s a powerful servant of Slaanesh.
What is N’Kari’s role in Warhammer 40k?
N’Kari is a recurring antagonist, fighting in the Horus Heresy, battling Eldar heroes, and threatening Eldrad Ulthran. It’s a symbol of Slaanesh’s eternal hunger.
Does N’Kari appear in Warhammer Fantasy?
Yes, N’Kari features heavily in the Old World lore, where it’s a Keeper of Secrets bound to fight the line of Aenarion. Its story spans the Great Cataclysm to the End Times.