Cebalrai, the starstrider, the casket of stars, Wraithlord of Ord Irbanna
Race: Eldar spirit / Male
Height: About 18 feet.
Weight: Many, many tonnes
Age: His spirit have resided within the wraith construct for roughly a thousand years
Wargear
-shoulder mounted bright lance - left shoulder
-halberd (wraithsword), looks like
This One but with more of the typical Eldar flair over it. It is quite large, about 20 feet in total length
-a pair of flamers mounted on his forearms
History
Cebalrai was once a brilliant warrior from the craftworld of Ord Irbanna, a drifting society of Eldar that kept itself to secrecy and only involved themselves in conflicts when it was of the utmost need. Despite his prowess he fell victim to the daemonic servants of Slaanesh as the fell monsters ambushed an eldar exploration party sent to recover something of great importance from one of the ancient maiden worlds. As the leader-daemon stooped down to pick up the spirit stone from Cebalrai's fallen body, the mysterious gem suddenly started to shine with a light of the purest white, forcing the daemons back and allowing the trapped eldar warriors to escape, but not before one of Cebalrai's trusted companions made an heroic effort to retrieve the spirit stone and bringing it back with him. When they arrived back at the craftworld, the farseers of Ord Irbanna contacted the spirit of Cebalrai through his spirit stone and asked him of his final wishes before he would be inserted into the infinity circuit. He wished for them to install his spirit into the Casket of Stars, the grand wraithlord construct of the craftworld. The seers denied his request and adviced him to find solace in the peace of death. Much to Cebalrai's dismay, his spirit was sent to join those of his ancestors inside the infinity circuit and time passed by.
One day, Cebalrai's spirit was awakened, the farseers calling for him to return to the surface so that they could contact him. Ord Irbanna were to be imminently besieged by a daemonic
horde of Slaanesh and the Casket of Stars needed to be activated. The spirit of Cebalrai shone brightly at this chance to return to the world of the living and literally shouted with joy from inside the circuit, the mental noise ringing out across the craftworld. His spirit was installed into the construct and in this new shape he led the warriors of the craftworld against the servants of the dark prince. His casket glittering like a distant star, Cebalrai cut through the daemons with furious vengeance, striking down the leader of this vile host with a series of swipes from his mighty halberd. The battle was a victory for the eldar.
Following the aftermath of the conflict, Cebalrai confronted the farseers and asked that they would let his spirit remain inside this shell so that he could still help influence the material world. Honouring the valour and prowess that he had shown them, the seers agreed to this and so Cebalrai's spirit remained inside the Casket of Stars, ever vigilant to act in the service of the craftworld.
Appearance
Cebalrai is shaped like your ordinary wraithlord. His shell is of a light blue colour (think Ice Blue) and his armaments of a dark red nature. Dozens of gems adorn his casket, glimmering in shades of all the colours of the rainbow when he takes to the battlefield. Robes and other cloth is attached to his artificial body, inscribed with runes and sigills that tell of his deeds and valour.
Personality
Cebalrai's spirit has lost the vestiges of mortal personality. He speaks only when he wishes to, does not respond to threats or humour and cannot be intimidated in any way.
Strengths
The Casket of Stars is a construct of immense physical power. Coupled with the warrior spirit of Cebalrai it is a powerful engine of combat, relatively lithe and agile despite its statuesque size. Cebalrai's purposeful stride into combat is a sight to boost the morale of even the lowliest of fighters.
Weaknesses
Like other ghost warriors, Cebalrai's spirit is in essence detached from the material world and as such he can be slow to react to sudden actions and movement if there is no psyker nearby to swiftly direct his attention. However, having spent a length of time active inside his casket, he has become slightly more accustomed to this condition. It is still definately a weakness though. Also, his size can prevent him from accomplishing certain tasks.
Reason to get involved
To stop anyone from using the Weapon since it could prove disastrous to the continued existence of his craftworld.