Urien Rakarth is the most infamous Haemonculus in Commorragh, an ancient Drukhari flesh-crafter who’s been perfecting the art of pain since before the Fall. He leads the Prophets of Flesh coven and treats death as a minor inconvenience.
Who is Urien Rakarth?
Urien Rakarth, called the Sculptor of Torments, is the lord of the Prophets of Flesh and a master of the Haemonculus Covens. He’s old enough to remember the Fall of the Eldar, and some sources claim he’s the first Haemonculus ever. Whether that’s true or not, his reputation as a flesh-crafter is legendary.
He’s more than a torturer. Rakarth is a genuine genius of anatomy, regeneration, and biological horror. He’s spent millennia learning exactly how much a body can take before it breaks, and he’s still taking notes.
Why he matters
Rakarth is one of the oldest living Drukhari and a founding figure of their entire pain-based society. Without Haemonculi like him, the Drukhari wouldn’t have their resurrection techniques or their most terrifying war beasts.
He’s also a wild card. He’s worked with Asdrubael Vect when it suited him, but he doesn’t care about Commorragh’s political games anymore. He only cares about his experiments. That makes him unpredictable and dangerous, even by Dark Eldar standards.
- Ancient survivor of the Fall and possibly the first Haemonculus.
- Leader of the Prophets of Flesh coven.
- Creator of the Grotesques and master of Wracks.
- Currently hunting Primaris Space Marines and Yvraine.
His dark arts and creations
Rakarth’s greatest talent is regeneration. He’s died and come back so many times that he treats death like a fine wine. Every bone in his body holds the key to his rebirth, and his remains are used to grow his next incarnation.
Lately, something’s gone wrong with the process. His recent incarnations have carried leftover bits of the previous ones, and his sanity has crumbled. He now wanders his catacombs, gibbering and performing pointless experiments on whoever he catches.
His creations include the Wracks and the Grotesques. His Grotesques are considered the pinnacle of their kind, because only the strongest subjects survive his brutal process.
On the tabletop
In 10th edition, Urien Rakarth is a Drukhari character with a 25mm base. He moves 7 inches, has Toughness 4, 5 wounds, a 6+ save, and a 4+ invulnerable save. He’s a Leader who can join a unit and gives them Feel No Pain 4+ against damage 1 attacks.
His ranged weapon, the Casket of Flensing, is a one-shot torrent weapon that can deal devastating wounds. In melee, he uses haemonculus tools and scissorhands with anti-infantry 2+ and precision.
His abilities include Sculptor of Torments, which lets you spend a Pain token to add 1 to wound rolls for his unit’s melee attacks, and Father of Pain, which grants Feel No Pain 4+ against damage 1 attacks. He also has Horrific Regeneration, though the exact rule isn’t fully detailed here.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Movement | 7″ |
| Toughness | 4 |
| Wounds | 5 |
| Save | 6+ |
| Invulnerable save | 4+ |
| Leadership | 6+ |
| Objective control | 1 |
What he’s after now
In 999.M41, with Khaine’s Gate unstable, Rakarth worked with Vect to create a pocket dimension for storing slaves and raw materials. It’s a contingency in case Commorragh ever faces a cataclysm.
He’s also hunting new Primaris Space Marines for study and searching for Yvraine, the prophet of Ynnead. Nobody knows why he wants her, though he might be working for Vect or chasing her power for himself.
Key facts
- Urien Rakarth is the lord of the Prophets of Flesh coven and a master Haemonculus.
- He’s ancient enough to remember the Fall and may be the first Haemonculus ever.
- He’s died and regenerated so many times that his sanity has fractured.
- He created the Grotesques and is a legendary flesh-crafter.
- In 10th edition, he’s a Drukhari Leader with Feel No Pain and a one-shot Casket of Flensing.
FAQ
Is Urien Rakarth the first Haemonculus?
Some sources say he is, and he’s certainly old enough to have witnessed the Fall. But it’s not confirmed, and the Drukhari aren’t exactly reliable historians.
How does Urien Rakarth come back from the dead?
His bones are specially treated so that each one can grow a new version of him. Every time he dies, his remains are used to slowly regenerate another Urien.
What is Urien Rakarth looking for in current lore?
He’s trying to capture Primaris Space Marines for study and searching for Yvraine. His motives are unclear, but he might be working for Vect or seeking her power for himself.