"The Shadow King's right-hand Elf is just as committed to the Druchii's destruction as his murderous monarch."
- —The Hand of the Shadow Crown[1]
Bel-Eshain as depicted in Total War: Warhammer II.[1]
Bel-Eshain, called the "Hand of the Shadow Crown," is the High Elven personal champion of Alith Anar, the High Elf Prince who rules Nagarythe.[1]
History[]
The Shadow Warriors, Alith Anar's masters of irregular warfare, are among the most elite warriors of the High Elven people. From among their number the Shadow King raises up the greatest warrior with the greatest grasp of strategy and tactics to be his "Hand," who advises him and carries out his will with furious precision.[1]
On those occasions where Alith Anar's force must split into two, the Hand of the Shadow Crown leads the second contingent, bringing death to the Dark Elves with the same ruthless efficiency as his unswerving liege.[1]
As well as leading bands of Nagarythe's most deadly killers, the Hand of the Shadow Crown excels at lone missions, be they sabotage or assassination.[1]