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Archaon and the End Times

Archaon the Three-Eyed King, the thirteenth, final and greatest Everchosen of Chaos Undivided, finally succeeded in unmaking the mortal world during the End Times.

The Everchosen, also called the Everchosen of Chaos and the Most High Zar among the Kurgan,[6] is the highest position attainable by a mortal Chaos Champion in the service of Chaos. The Everchosen is a Chaos Lord who earns the greatest regard of each of the four major Chaos Gods in the form of Chaos Undivided, uniting all the tribes of Chaos-worshipping Men that live in the shadow of the Daemon-haunted northern Chaos Wastes under their rule. In so doing, this ultimate mortal Champion of the Ruinous Powers becomes the greatest bane of the free peoples of the mortal world.[2a]

In the history of the world, there were thirteen Chaos Champions who bore the title of Everchosen, of which the thirteenth and last was Archaon, who succeeded in destroying the Known World during the End Times.[3a]

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Who is the Everchosen of Chaos in the context of the Kurgan? toggle section
The Everchosen of Chaos is the highest rank a mortal Chaos Champion can reach, earned by gaining the favor of the four major Chaos Gods. Among the Kurgan, this figure is known as the Most High Zar. Archaon the Three-Eyed King, the thirteenth and most powerful Everchosen, succeeded in unmaking the mortal world during the End Times. Crom, chieftain of the Kurgan's Kul tribe and successor to Asavar Kul, served under Archaon in this period.
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The 'Everchosen' is the highest rank a mortal Chaos Champion can achieve, earning the utmost respect of the four major Chaos Gods. This Chaos Lord unites all Chaos-worshipping tribes, becoming the greatest threat to the free peoples of the mortal world. Thirteen Chaos Champions have held this title, each representing the Chaos Gods' interests and aiming for the mortal world's ultimate destruction.
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The Everchosen is a Chaos Lord who ascends to this position by gaining the highest regard from each of the four major Chaos Gods. This typically occurs during Chaos incursions under the leadership of a strong and charismatic leader of Chaos Undivided. The Chaos Gods collectively bestow their gifts on the Everchosen, who represents their interests and aims for the ultimate destruction of the mortal world.
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What is the role of the Everchosen in uniting the tribes of Chaos-worshipping Men? toggle section
As a mortal Chaos Lord, the Everchosen unites the tribes of Chaos-worshipping Men. Representing all Chaos Gods, the Everchosen aims for the world's ultimate destruction. The Chaos Gods bless a single mortal to lead the North's people to victory, with the most powerful being the Everchosen. The Everchosen earns the highest regard from each of the four major Chaos Gods, bringing together all Chaos-worshipping tribes in the Daemon-haunted northern Chaos Wastes.
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The 'spear of the everchosen' refers to the Eternal Blade's form during the Siege of Kislev. This legendary weapon, known to change its form based on the battle, guarantees its bearer significant fame. The Everchosen, the champion of the four major Chaos Gods, is linked to this weapon.
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History

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Morkar the Uniter, the first Everchosen of Chaos, was slain in personal combat by Sigmar, the first Emperor of the Empire of Man.

Every few centuries there is a mortal champion who is destined for the greatest blessings of Chaos. He is the Lord of the End Times, the Everchosen, who the Chaos Gods unite behind, bestowing all their gifts upon him. Each time one of these great warlords has walked the world it has heralded war and plague, famine and death on a massive scale. Nature itself abhors his presence, the ground splits asunder at his feet, the air churns and swirls around him. He is Chaos Incarnate, the Herald of the Apocalypse, and where he walks the world trembles.[1d]

Fortunately for the mortals, each and every time the Everchosen have arisen to lead armies against the free lands of the south they have been driven back, for, it would seem, the Powers that oppose the tide of Chaos Undivided are not without their own means. Throughout the troubled history of the world, whenever the Everchosen has been annointed by his daemonic masters, the mortal realms have risen up against him. Holy Sigmar being the greatest of these champions to emerge from amongst the race of men.[2a]

Notable Everchosen

  • Unknown Everchosen: Khaardun the Gloried - Khaardun was possessed by the Daemon Prince Be'lakor in order that Be'lakor could serve as the true Everchosen in the guise of the mortal once Kharduun had already been selected for the role by the Ruinous Powers. Be'lakor was unable to take the Crown of Domination and Khaarduun's body simply crumbled away into dust due to the true Everchosen's fury at his possession and the stress of containing the soul of the mighty first Daemon Prince of Chaos Undivided.[2b]
  • 13th Everchosen: Archaon the Three-Eyed King - Archaon was the 13th and final Everchosen of Chaos Undivided who finally ushered in the long-prophesied End Times and unmade the mortal world using the power of Chaos in 2528 IC.[1c][1d]

Canon Conflicts

Older sources mention that the first Everchosen Morkar the Uniter led the Chaos horde against the Shrine of Asuryan on Ulthuan and was defeated by the High Elven Phoenix King Aenarion.[5a] This story has since been retconned.

Sources

  • 1: Warhammer Armies: Warriors of Chaos (7th Edition)
    • 1a: pp. 26-30
    • 1b: pp. 34-35
    • 1c: pg. 41
    • 1d: pg. 68
    • 1e: pg. 69
  • 2: Liber Chaotica: Undivided (6th Edition)
    • 2a: pg. 5
    • 2b: pg. 28
  • 3 The End Times Vol V: Archaon (8th Edition)
  • 5: Warhammer Armies: High Elves (4th Edition)
    • 5a: "The Chronicle of the Phoenix Kings," pp. 15-18
  • 6: Swords of the Empire (Short Story) by Dan Abnett
  • 7: Warhammer Armies: Hordes of Chaos (6th Edition)
    • 7a: pg. 99
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