Harlequins

Harlequins can be taken as a separate army list. They can also be taken as Elite choices in CWE, DE, and Exodites armies, as well as every army if it is fighting against Chaos. For further info check out the Citadel Journal #39.

The Harlequins are a strange sub-sect of the Eldar race, consisting of warriors from the Dark Eldar, Exodites and Craftworld Eldar. They are masters of the system of warp-tunnels known as the Webway and roam at will from place to place. They are seen as the keepers of the ancient Eldar myths, and perform complex dances and plays to recreate these allegorical tales, covering such events as the War in Heaven, the Fall and the Birth of the Great Enemy.

The Harlequins are held by other Eldar with a mixture of fear, awe and respect. Their knowledge of the Webway is unmatched, and they can appear and disappear almost at will; at an Exodite Maiden World, in the dark city of Comorroagh or on a Craftworld. The Harlequins have even been known to appear unexpectedly alongside the forces of other races, particularly if they are fighting against the hosts of Chaos, the sworn

foes of the harlequins. The Harlequins see themselves as the saviours of the Eldar, a uniting force which will one day bring together the fragmented race so that they can regain their position as the most powerful force in the galaxy. They have a great plan, unknown to all but themselves and a privaleged few, which is both far reaching and horrifying.

The Harlequins' superb acrobatic skills make them highly accomplished close combat fighters, and they are aided by arcane items of technology, such as the anti-grav flip belts and many specialist hand-to-hand weapons. Like all Eldar they are elusive foes, prefering to use swiftness and devastating attacks rather than massed armour and brute force.

For all unfortunate enough to not get the Citadel Journal #39, I found some scans for your enjoyment.