Iyanden - Notable Events: The Voyage Begins (c.M31) - Iyanden is one of the first Craftworlds to escape the failing and corrupt Eldar empire.The Fall of the Eldar (c.M32) - The Eldar empire is torn asunder as Slaanesh is born from their depravities.The Salvation of the Soul (c.M33) - Mehlendri Silversoul ventures to the Crone World of Falladon and returns to Iyanden with the first waystones. For the next three centuries, she labours with the Craftworld's Bonesingers to adapt the Infinity Circuit. At the end, Mehlendri realises that a soul must be given in offering to awaken the Infinity Circuit, and so she makes a sacrifice of herself. Legend tells that her spirit lingers thereafter on the border between the dead and the living worlds, welcoming the freshly slain into the Infinity Circuit's embrace.An Alliance Fades (777.M34) - Craftworld Biel-Tan begins a bloody war to reclaim the Maiden World of Rasilena from the encroaching humans. Iyanden, judging that reclaiming Rasilena brings no benefit in the ongoing war against Chaos, refuses to send aid, even when two whole sector fleets and ten Space Marine Chapters join the fight. Biel-Tan eventually emerges bloodied, but victorious. Thereafter, the two Craftworlds soon lose their unity of purpose, each assuming the other to be uncommitted to their alliance.The Cleansing of Menimshemash (867.M35) - Iyanden's armies descend upon the Daemon-infested world of Menimshemash. Once a proud Exodite world, the planet is now overrun with the foul servants of Tzeentch, and its world spirit is corrupted by the otherwordly labyrinth of the Great Deceiver. Such is the scale of the threat that Iyanden's ghost warriors are awoken, and ordered to defend the Craftworld's Spiritseers and Bonesingers as they attempt to free the world spirit from the unnatural infestation. The Daemons, sensing what the Eldar are attempting, counter-attack immediately. Wraithguard form a wall of unliving bodies around the seers, buying enough time for them to purge the primary source of infestation, but the battle is only won when the souls of Exodites trapped within the tainted world spirit join the fight. In the aftermath, those Exodite spirits that remain are safely and reverently transferred into Iyanden's Infinity Circuit.An Emperor Deposed (453-478.M37) - The Eldar of Iyanden wage war against the Fallen Angel Zhemon's Empire of Anarchy.Vengeance for Lilarsus (876.M39) - The Maiden World of Lilarsus is destroyed by expansionist Tau forces. This provokes a bloody response from Iyanden, and the Ke'lshan sept colony Ka'mais is reduced to rubble during the reprisals. The Tau counter-attack, though slow to mobilise, is determined and well-coordinated, and the aliens recover the wreckage of several Wraithguard as the Eldar withdraw. Earth Caste scientists are fascinated by their prizes, thinking them to be more sophisticated version of their own Battlesuits. However, the secrets of psycho-conductive wraithbone prove to lie far beyond the Tau's clumsy grasp, and the wreckage is soon recovered when the Eldar return in force. Despite the innate superiority of the Eldar, the Tau prove themselves incredibly tenacious, and the conflict continues for several weeks, until both sides discover that actions are being manipulated by the Dark Eldar Archon Andross Klax. The Eldar of Iyanden disengage, and the Tau extend the hand of friendship, hoping to learn the technological secrets of their recent foes. The Council of Iyanden icily ignore the primitives' offer and bend their efforts towards making Klax pay for the unnecessary carnage he has caused.The Blood of Khaine (585.M40) - The Blood of Khaine, one of the mightiest vessels in the Iyanden fleet, is boarded and captured by the Imperial Fists Chapter's 2nd Company. The Space Marines convey their prize to the shipyards at the Forge World of Hypnoth, where the battered remains can be studied. Before meaningful investigation can begin, however, Admiral Draech of Iyanden launches reprisals against Hypnoth. The Eldar purposefully destroy the Blood of Khaine, then send ghost warrior boarding parties aboard the two Imperial Fists Strike Cruisers still in orbit, the Vengeful Praetor and Starwart Hammer. The vessels are swiftly overwhelmed by furious Wraithblades and scuttled. Retribution enacted, and their point made, the Eldar slip away from Hypnoth's ravaged defences and vanish into the stars.A Cry for Help (801-808.M41) - A string of Eldar Exodite worlds and Maiden Worlds fall under the shadow of Hive Fleet Naga. The Eldar craftworlds of Idharae, Iyanden and Malan'tai despatch fleets to their aid.The War for Halathel (810-811.M41) - The flagship of Iyanden's fleet is destroyed whilst attempting to pierce the Tyranid blockade on Halathel. Prince Yriel assumes command and defeats the remaining bio-ships, but it is too late to save Halathel's Exodite protectors. Overwhelmed by rage and grief, Yriel orders the planet to be scoured of all life lest a single Tyranid survive, before rushing to rejoin his kin at Eth-aelas.The Fury of Shai'naid (810-812.M41) - The forces of Iyanden join with those of Craftworld Malan'tai and Craftworld Idharae to destroy Hive Fleet Naga.The Doom of Malan'tai (812.M41) - Hive Fleet Naga is systematically vanquished by the combined forces of Craftworlds Malan'tai, Iyanden and Idharae. In the Hive Fleet’s death throes, it ejects a clutch of Mycetic Spores, one of which reaches Craftworld Malan'tai. The psychic leech-creature that emerges slowly bleeds the Craftworld unto death.The Hellabore Assault (867.M41) - Iyanden forces slaughter of the planetary council of Hellabore before the seeds of damnation within their souls can bear blasphemous fruit. Unaware that the Eldar have prevented a great Heresy, the Crimson Fists arrive on Hellabore in force and bring the Eldar to battle. Most of Iyanden's forces have already departed through the Webway by the time the Space Marines arrive, but it falls to a small warhost of ghost warriors, led by the Wraithlord Toralven Gravesong, to hold the vengeful Crimson Fists at bay whilst the last of the living Eldar make their escape. Their sacrifice is mourned ever after.Battle of Orar's Sepulchre (888.M41) - An Eldar emissary from the Biel-tan Craftworld was sent to the Imperial world of Commrath to enter negotiations with its Planetary Governor for the return of an ancient eldritch artefact from the tomb of one of the Ultramarines' most-lauded heroes, Captain Orar, known as the Sceptre of Galaxian. When the Imperial noble refused his request, the Eldar emissary grew angry and soon his pleas turned to threats of violence. The Planetary Governor refused to be cowed by the arrogant xenos and had the Eldar executed on the spot. However, the Governor had the foresight to heed the Eldar's threats and requested aid from the Ultramarines. Eldar from the Alaitoc and Iyanden Craftworlds then proceeded to assault the planet Commrath to recover the Eldar artefact within Orar's Sepulchre. Orar was a great Ultramarine hero in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy, and Chapter Master Marneus Calgar vowed not a single alien would breach the sanctity of his tomb. For the first time since the Battle of Macragge, Calgar lead his entire Chapter to war. The Eldar descended upon Orar's Sepulchre to find it held against them by the Ultramarines. Eldar Aspect Warriors and Guardians darted towards the main gates of the great edifice that was Orar's tomb as grav-tanks and artillery engines battered the Imperial defenders. On Calgar's command, the Ultramarines emerged from cover and scoured the invaders from the Sepulchre's steps with disciplined Bolter volleys. The Eldar fell back, only to find their lines of retreat cut off by Assault Marines and Land Speeders. Eldar leaders emerged from cover and rallied the trapped first wave, only to fall to sniper fire as the Ultramarines' Scouts made their presence known. The initial Eldar assault faltered but, for an entire day and night, they continued to attack. Though they mustered every arcane science at their command, they could not overcome the tactical brilliance of Marneus Calgar and his Ultramarines. The following day, a fresh assault swept onto the great stairs of the sepulchre, led by a colossal figure wreathed in flame -- an Avatar of Khaela Mensha Khaine, the Eldar god of war. Heavy weapons fire seemed only to anger the creature, and the Ultramarines' battle line buckled beneath its onslaught, so Calgar issued a challenge himself. The fiery god bellowed with fury, its first blow missing the Ultramarines' Chapter Master by a hair's breadth. The second tore plates from Calgar's armour. A third bit deep into his shoulder, driving the Chapter Master to one knee. But the fourth slammed into the armoured palm of Calgar's left hand. Rising up, Calgar struck with all his strength, bringing his other gauntlet around in a mighty arc that punched clean through the molten ichor of the Avatar's torso. With the fall of their War God, the Eldar lost all heart and retreated. Some fled without heed while others fell back in good order, but all of the xenos retreated into the darkness. Despite overwhelming odds, once again the Ultramarines had emerged victorious, but in his wisdom Calgar knew that the Eldar would return for the Sceptre of Galaxian. So it was that Calgar informed Commrath's Governor that the Galaxian Sceptre would be removed from Orar's Sepulchre to Macragge, where it could be properly defended.The Perfect War (891.M41) - Upon the sludge planet of Yurk, the armies of the Ork Warlord Killfist are engaged and killed without loss by Craftworld Iyanden's grav-tank skimmers. The clockwork precision of the warhost’s attack prevents the Yurkoid Waaagh! altogether and saves a virgin Eldar colony from destruction in the process.The Perfect Invasion (919.M41) - Pirate Prince Yriel and his warriors make planetfall upon the backwater planet of Yurk and kill the Ork Warboss mustering his forces along with the entirety of his ruling caste. Their blades bloodied, Yriel and the warriors of Craftworld Iyanden disappear back into the void without losing a single Eldar life.Against the Pirate Horde (933.M41) - Iyanden's war against Chaos pirate Kallorax begins.The Battle of Agrion (941.M41) - Prince Yriel wins a major victory against Kallorax's pirate fleet, and destroys his flagship the Deathless Reaver.The Battle of the Burning Moon (942.M41) - Learning of Kallorax's intent to strike directly at Iyanden, Yriel leads the Craftworld's fleet in a pre-emptive strike. Yriel storms Kallorax's new flagship and slays the pirate lord in single combat. Alas, the Chaos fleet ravages Iyanden before it is destroyed. The Council of Iyanden calls Yriel to account for his actions, but the prince refuses to justify himself and vanishes into exile.The Time of Ending (991.M41) - Farseer Kysaduras forsees the rise Ynnead, the Eldar god of death.The Devourer Descends (992.M41) - The Tyranids push their tendrils into the galaxy, and Craftworld Iyanden is locked in a death-struggle against the mighty Hive Fleet Kraken. As the Craftworld teeters on the brink of extinction, more and more Ghost Warriors are summoned to its defence, until the army facing the Tyranids is as much of the dead as the living. Thousands of souls are drawn from the Infinity Circuit to stand beside their living descendants until whole armies of Wraithguard stride to war, but even drawing on this precious resource cannot stop the Tyranid invasion. With millions of Tyranids battling through the Craftworld itself and the Craftworld's own defences unable to drive off the waves of hive ships assailing it, only the timely arrival of an outside influence saves the ancient Craftworld. Prince Yriel returns from his exile at the head of his Eldritch Raiders and vanquishes the Tyranid fleet in a titanic space battle. Rallying the desperate defenders upon the Craftworld, Yriel ensures his place in legend when he takes up the cursed Spear of Twilight and slays the towering monster leading the Tyranid invasion.Fury's Fall (087993.M41) - Inexorable Fury, a Battle Barge of the Novamarines Chapter, emerges from the Warp less than a light year form Iyanden. Not wishing to take the risk that this is the prelude to another attack, Yriel despatches ghost warriors from the House of Ulthanesh to board and destroy the vessel.Battle for Teleth-Ai (778993.M41) - Desperately needing to repair and resupply their ruined Craftworld, the Council of Iyanden seek aid from the Exodite world of Teleth-ai. The Exodites willingly give what assistance they can, and many vital and sacred areas are restored to functionality -- including the Craftworld's massive webway gate. Unfortunately, only a fraction of the repairs have been completed when Teleth-ai is beset by a vast army of Cadian Imperial Guard. The humans invade the Exodite world in such numbers that even the roots of the mountains tremble with their footfalls, and Teleth-ai's defenders fall back in disarray. The Council of Iyanden know that the Exodites cannot hold back the human invaders alone, but know also that their own forces are still horrendously weakened from battling Hive Fleet Kraken. Thus, with heavy hearts -- the humans are ignorant, rather than truly evil, after all -- Iyanden's Autarchs unleash their Hemlock Wraithfighters. The massed regiments of Cadians have no defence against the soul-servering D-Scythes and, by the time Iyanden's Wraithguard enter the battle, there is little for them to do but goad the routed humans deeper into the mountains, where Striking Scorpions and vengeful Exodite dragon knights lie in wait for them.The Fate of Malan'tai (994.M41) - Taec Silvereye sends an expedition to Malan'tai, with the goal of salvaging anything that can be used to speed Iyanden's repairs. Unfortunately, the abandoned Craftworld is swarming with Orks. The Eldar finally regain control of Malan'tai, only to discover that the Orks have stolen or destroyed anything of use. With heavy hearts, they alter the Craftworld's course towards the nearest sun and head home.An Unexpected Ally (995.M41) - The Craftworld of Iyanden, struggling to survive after its horrible narrow victory over Hive Fleet Kraken, is forced to engage WAAAGH! Rekkfist in order to prevent Iyanden being invaded again. Early engagements cause crippling damage on the greenskin empire, but the Orks counter-attack in force. Iyanden is left with no choice but to disturb more and more of their revered ancestors from their deathly slumbers and place their spirit stones into mighty Ghost Warriors in order to contain the counter-invasion. Just as all seems lost, the Wraithkind Kabal and the Cult of the Flayed Hand burst through the Webway portal at the Craftworld's rear. Fighting alongside Iyanden's Aspect Warriors and their Ghost Warrior allies, the Dark Eldar drive off the Orks. When asked by Iyanden's Council of Seers as to why they intervened, the Dark Eldar reply that they find Iyanden's angst-ridden forays into the world of necromancy extremely entertaining.The Encroaching Swarm (997.M41) - Word reaches Iyanden of a new and terrible Tyranid incursion. Though the Craftworld is not directly threatened by this new onset, all aboard Iyanden agree they cannot stand idle whilst the galaxy is invaded again. Emissaries are sent to those Craftworlds closest to Hive Fleet Leviathan, sharing the experience hard-won against the Kraken.The Red Death of Dûriel (778999.M41) - The Eldar of Iyanden and Biel-Tan combine with Dark Eldar forces to prevent the biological union of Hive Fleets Kraken and Leviathan upon the Maiden World of Dûriel. They are successful, but Dûriel itself is sacrificed to ensure victory, through means of an arcane device known as the Fireheart. In the wake of the battle, Prince Yriel disappears.The Bio-Purge Continues (811999.M41) - Encouraged by their successes against the Tyranids at Dûriel, the Eldar of Iyanden and Biel-Tan bring the Fireheart to other worlds. Thus do they begin a campaign of planetary annihilation in order to starve Hive Fleet Leviathan as it advances. Countless worlds, many of them inhabited, are scoured clean of bio-mass in the ensuing campaign. Scores of peaceable civilisations are erased from existence, sacrificed for victory in a war whose scale they would have been unable to conceive. Little by little, the Imperium becomes aware that the destruction cannot be blamed solely on the Tyranids, and forty Space Marine Chapters soon converge on the warzone. Some become embroiled in conflict with Orks, who have themselves become displaced by the Eldar's ruthless purge. The Invaders and Crimson Castellans Chapters, wholly ignorant of the Eldar motives, assail Iyanden forces as they moved to destroy the Agri-Worlds of the Verdox System. As the vanguard of Hive Fleet Leviathan descends upon Verdox II, Autarch Sunspear and his army of ghost warriors are caught between vegeful Space Marines and the hunger of the Tyranid swarm. Despite the odds, Sunspear prosecutes a flawless campaign that draws the Space Marines into fighting the Tyranids, and the Eldar to escape through the Gargoyle-clogged skies less than an hour before Verdox II collapses into atomic fire. Though advised to do otherwise, Sunspear warns the Invaders and Crimson Castellans of Verdox's imminent collapse, then departs into the webway, neither knowing nor caring if the Space Marines believed his message.A Clash of Fates (827999.M41) - Iyanden's Farseers become aware of two possible futures in which the Craftworld is destroyed. The first potential catastrophe is wrought by the Daemon hordes of M'kar the Reborn; the second by the Ultramarines of Macragge. Thus do the Eldar of Iyanden begin a series of campaigns designed to bring these two enemies into direct conflict with one another. Through a series of hit and run engagements, M'kar's forces are lured ever closer to Ultramar. When there can no longer be any doubt that the Daemon Prince's forces are going to descend upon Talassar, the Eldar withdraw and M'kar's loathing for the Ultramarines does the rest.The Phoenix Rising (998999.M41) - Now the pre-eminent voice on Iyanden, the Spiritseer Iyanna Arienal begins the preparations that she believes will cast the souls of Iyanden into the Infinity Circuit, and hasten Ynnead's awakening.