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"Look, child, at the many colours of magic; see its patina, witness the haze of power. Elves and Lizardmen think themselves higher beings. But the truth is no matter what colour they use, it is all power that comes from my master."

—Sarthorael the Ever-Watcher[2]
Sarthorael Total War Warhammer Render by Matthew Davis

Sarthorael the Ever-Watcher, Lord of Change of Tzeentch, rendered for Total War: Warhammer.

Sarthorael, called the "Ever-Watcher," is a Greater Daemon of Chaos. Spoken of for many ages, this Lord of Change is favoured by Tzeentch himself and fulfils his master's dark, malicious purpose.[1]

The Changer of Ways sometimes sends the Ever-Watcher forth from the Realm of Chaos so that he might test those Chaos Champions who seek to bring about the End Times to determine if they are truly worthy of the Ruinous Powers' favour and support in their quest.[1]

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Sarthorael the Ever-Watcher, a Greater Daemon of Chaos, serves Tzeentch, the Changer of Ways. His role in the Chaos hierarchy is to test Chaos Champions aiming to instigate the End Times. As a favoured servant of Tzeentch, Sarthorael is tasked with spreading mayhem to those deemed deserving by the Great Changer.
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The master of Sarthorael the Ever-Watcher, a Greater Daemon of Chaos and a Lord of Change, is Tzeentch. Known as the Great Changer, Tzeentch dispatches Sarthorael, one of his favored daemons, to sow chaos among those he deems deserving.
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The title 'Ever-Watcher' for Sarthorael, a Greater Daemon of Chaos and Lord of Change, signifies his role in assessing the Champions of Chaos. Tzeentch, the Great Changer, sends Sarthorael from the Realm of Chaos to test these champions' worthiness for the Ruinous Powers' support in their quest to bring about the End Times. Sarthorael's cunning and manipulative nature is concealed behind unpredictable behavior, and he brings chaos to those Tzeentch deems worthy.
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The Ever-Watcher, Sarthorael, is a Lord of Change from the Realm of Chaos, summoned by Tzeentch to test the Champions of Chaos. His unpredictable behavior, hiding a manipulative genius, embodies the concept of change in Chaos lore. As one of Tzeentch's favored, he spreads mayhem to those deemed deserving by the Great Changer.
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Sarthorael the Ever-Watcher, a Greater Daemon of Chaos and a Lord of Change of Tzeentch, wields the power of manipulation and deception. Summoned from the Realm of Chaos by Tzeentch's will, he tests the Champions of Chaos. As one of Tzeentch's preferred, he is tasked with spreading chaos to those deemed deserving by the Great Changer.
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History[]

Sarthorael Lord of Change Chaos Total War Warhammer in-game Illustration

The Lord of Change Sarthorael the Ever-Watcher is summoned from the Realm of Chaos by the will of Tzeentch to test those Champions of Chaos who would seek to bring about the End Times and the destruction of the mortal world.

Although no Daemon's True Name can ever be fully grasped by the mind of mortals, there has been talk for aeons of the one called "Sarthorael." Like all Lords of Change, the Ever-Watcher revels in his contriving and devious nature, hiding his true manipulative genius behind a screen of erratic and fickle behaviour. Yet Sarthorael is more than a mere Lord of Change -- he is one of Tzeentch's favoured, sent to spread mayhem to those that the Great Changer deems deserving.[1]

Total War Warhammer III Sarthorael's Watchers

The heraldry of Sarthorael's Watchers, the Lord of Change's Tzeentchian army, as displayed in Total War: Warhammer III.[2]

Whilst the world of mortals should tremble when a Lord of Change appears before them, so too should even Daemons be wary, for Tzeentch does not discriminate -- all are fair targets in his game. And so Sarthorael is sent, watching and waiting, with all the craft and slyness of his master, to judge whether the End Times can really be brought about and, when the time is right, to see if those who stand upon the Chaos Wastes really have the strength to do it...[1]

Trivia[]

Sarthorael also exists in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, appearing in the novel Pawns of Chaos by Brian Craig, where the circumstances for his summoning by (and eventual taking over of) his Human host mirror that of the Advisor's.

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