"As well as being transformed into a Daemon Prince, a servant of the Dark Gods may well become possessed by the spirit of a Daemon. Such creatures are not as powerful as Daemon Princes as they must expend much of their energy maintaining their hold on the mortal realm. These Exalted Daemons, as they are known, often follow Daemon Princes and Greater Daemons into battle."
- —Description of the Exalted Daemons of Chaos[2]
An Exalted Daemon, spewing forth unholy bile.[2]
An Exalted Daemon is a follower of the Dark Gods, most often a Chaos Warrior, who has willingly given their body and soul to a Lesser Daemon of Chaos, greatly enhancing the power of both beings.
Role[]
Possession by a Daemon of Chaos is among the many calamities that can befall a mortal in the Old World. Some mortals willingly embrace possession, seeing it as a doorway to incredible power. Indeed, those mortals found worthy to host such a monstrous entity find their capabilities much improved, but at a terrible price.[1][2]
The possessing Daemon slowly devours the soul of its host, feeding off the mortal's life energy to sustain its presence in the mortal world. Some manage to live indefinitely, however, conquering the Daemon within and becoming fearsome Chaos warleaders.[1][2]
Exalted Daemons are among the mightiest fighters of the Warriors of Chaos. While not as powerful as a Daemon Prince or Greater Daemon, they display similarities in abilities and appearance, often acting as terrifying lieutenants and champions for those more powerful Daemonic entities.[1][2]
The ancient Daemon Prince, Urlfdaemonkin, is known for gifting his mortal descendants with Exalted Daemonhood, and the status can also be attained by drinking from the fabled Chalice of Chaos.[1][2]
Daemonic Gifts[]
"Many are the gifts bestowed upon them in their daemonhood, many are the weapons and magicks at their disposal to slay the enemies of Chaos, to befuddle their minds and terrify their souls. By these gifts are the Daemon Princes known, each individual from his dark brothers, a mighty warrior, a potent spellcaster, lord of the armies of the Chaos Wastes and heralds of the world's destruction."
- —The Daemonic Gifts of Chaos[2]
An Exalted Daemon of Khorne
Daemon Princes and Exalted Daemons may be given Daemonic Gifts by the Chaos Gods, further enhancing their lethality.
Chaos Undivided[]
- Chaos Disruption - The air around the Daemon seethes with chaotic energy, deflecting arrows and bolts.[2]
- Blade of the Ether - The Daemon wields a hell-forged weapon that exists partly in other dimensions, bypassing armour.[2]
- Radiance of Dark Glory - Raw Chaos power emanates from the Daemon, strengthening its presence in the material realm.[2]
- Soul Hunger - The Daemon craves the deaths of all mortal creatures.[2]
- Spell Breaker - The Daemon is able to drain away the power of enemy spells.[2]
- Diabolic Splendour - The Daemon's grip on the mortal realm is particularly strong, protecting it against its normal vulnerabilities.[2]
- Master of Mortals - Mortal warriors form the vast majority of the Daemon's army and the Daemon gains more insight into the mortal psyche, the better to inspire and lead them to war.[2]
Khorne[]
- Collar of Khorne - The Daemon wears a heavy, studded, brass collar as a mark of Khorne's protection against the use of magic against it.[2]
- Axe of Khorne - The axe is the favoured weapon of Khorne, and this unholy blade screams with the power of the Daemon bound within it.[2]
- Armour of Khorne - The Daemon wears armour fashioned from unholy materials unknown to mortals.[2]
- Might of Khorne - The Daemon has been blessed with monstrous strength.[2]
Tzeentch[]
- Spell Destroyer - The Daemon can wrench magical power from its foes, using its own Chaos essence to attack the minds of enemy Wizards.[2]
- Power Vortex - The Daemon uses the magic binding its physical essence to the mortal world to power its spells.[2]
Nurgle[]
- Cloud of Flies - A swarm of flies envelopes the Daemon, distracting the enemy by flying into eyes, ears and mouths, and crawling under armour and clothing.[2]
- Stream of Corruption - The Daemon spews forth a noxious stream of disease and filth.[2]
- Plague Flail - The Daemon wields an immense ball and chain which instantly infects any wounds it inflicts.[2]
Slaanesh[]
- Soporific Musk - Enemies close to the Daemon find their minds confused, and their limbs heavy and slow.[2]
- Gaze of Acquiescence - Transfixed by the magical gaze of the Daemon, the enemy cannot bring themselves to strike.[2]
Notable Exalted Daemons[]
- Grydal, Scourge of the South - Grydal was a chieftain of the Norscan Snaegr tribe and the direct descendant of the ancient Daemon Prince Urlfdaemonkin.
- Johann, Warrior-Prime - Johann is the chieftain of the Norscan Icefang tribe and father of the famed Drenok Johansen. He was possessed by a Daemon of Khorne.