The following was a story available on GW's website, it details how exactly the Eldar's ability to resurrect was broken, and how the C'tan known as "The Nightbringer" (or Kaelis Ra to the Eldar) was destroyed and broken into shards
>The Birth of Fear
>There was a time when the Eldar were not riven by fear, and did not live their lives in mortal apprehension of the dark fate that awaited them upon death. A warrior could meet his foeman without a thought for his mortal shell; his soul would live on, reborn as a phoenix from the flame.
>In that manner did the Eldar join their gods to wage war against the Yngir, the immortal star-spawn that plagued the universe with their eternal thirst and undying warriors. Their minions, the silvered host, parted like a sea before Khaine's wrath, and his followers, the most battle-hardened of all, blazed a flaming path across the galaxy.
>Ulthanash and Eldanesh, noble kings of their houses, fought at Khaine's side. Lanthrilaq the Swift and Jaeriela Thrice-Blessed led their peoples, and none could stand before them.
>Then came Kaelis Ra, the Death-bringer. Its rampage stained the stars with blood, and none could stand against it, for it wielded the power of death itself. Populations fell before its scythe, its very gaze slew even the greatest of Eldar heroes. Those that died lost everything, even their souls.
>But the gods of the Eldar had strengths other than force of arms. The greatest among the Soul-Dancers had begun to convince the C'tan to turn their hunger inward, to consume their brethren in unholy feasts of star-flesh. Kaelis Ra took its blade to its kin, butchering them without mercy as it had the sons of Isha.
>Whilst the Death-bringer sought ever darker ways to slake its unquenchable thirst, Khaine was not idle. He struck a bargain with Vaul the Smith-God; in exchange for Kurnous' and Isha's release from Khaine's dungeons, Vaul would forge one hundred swords for Khaine's war against the Yngir. Thus were born the Swords of Vaul; the Blade-Wraiths.
>Khaine led his people to war once more, his rage incandescent, the remnants of his army aflame with the heat of vengeance. A hundred Eldar, each armed with a Blade-Wraith, faced a horde of silvered Necrontyr so vast the horizon glittered with metal bodies in every direction. Yet they knew no dread.
>The Eldar fought in a great circle, the Swords of Vaul flashing, and the Necrontyr could not penetrate their defence. The soul-might conta
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Story featured today that's making a big splash as it's a "step towards diversity":
https://people.com/human-interest/american-girl-unveils-first-chinese-american-girl-of-the-year-doll-corinne-tan/
> American Girl's newest "Girl of the Year" is making history.
> The famous brand unveiled Corinne Tan, its first Chinese American "Girl of the Year" on Thursday. Corinne is described as an avid skier who lives in Aspen, Colorado, where she "loves hitting the slopes, being a big sister, and training her new puppy."
> The brand shared on their website that Corinne and her story help young girls "embrace family change," "share feelings," "stand up to racism" and "tackle problems one step at a time."
> Corinne's story was developed by author Wendy Wan-Long Shang, who also helped craft the character of Gwynn, her little sister.
> Shang said in a statement that she hopes Corinne can provide better representation, according to a press release shared on Thursday.
> "What I really hope is that there is some part of Corinne's story that makes readers feel seen, whether it's because they are Asian American, or because they're part of a blended family, or because they love skiing," Shang said. "I think when readers feel seen, they realize that they matter and their experiences matter, and that they are meant to be the stars of their own stories!"
More:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10358685/American-Girl-rolls-companys-Girl-Year-doll-Chinese-descent.html
> The doll's backstory, written in two short volumes by 'The Great Wall of Lucy Wu' author Wendy Shang, takes place in the exclusive Colorado ski town. There, Corinne Tan and her younger sister Gwynn - the toy company's first 'little sister' doll - ski and skate, adjust to their parents' recent divorce and move to a more posh part of town with their new stepdad.
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/american-girls-2022-doll-year-trailblazing-skier-corinne-81979527
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/video/meet-american-girls-2022-girl-year-doll-82000830
https://www.today.com/parents/parents/american-girl-introduces-first-asian-american-girl-year-doll-rcna10427
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/meet-corinne-tan-american-girls-142258645.html
Here's a spoiler filled recap/review for Corinne's first book: https://www.americangirldollnews.com/post/corinne-meet-book-summary-with-spoilers-and-revi
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It is the perfect way to start my day! How about all of you out in the Big Swifty steno pool? Any Zappa "traditions" or "rituals", if you will?
