The Shrine of Midnight Shades is an aspect warrior shrine of the Dark Reapers, on craftworlde Ulthwe.
They take their name from the climactic events of the "Shanaaryl" an ancient poem recounting the fall of Shanaarizar.
Khaine had stood in patronage of King Ithrool, who had sworn to take the city for a slight on his honour, but held back real power from the Kings army until surrender was inevitable. Khaine was pleased with this, not only was he about to humble an arrogant king who thought himself better than the war god, but he was also going to raise Shanaarizar himself. Lileath was patron of the city, and if Khaine could not have her, he would have her worldly domains. And so he bade Ithrool, "build me an idol as token of peace for the Shaanarizii, and will spare your life"
The king complied and at the appointed time, after long labour, presented the idol to the city and left in shame.
The inhabitants held an extravagant celebration, certain they were safe.
Then at midnight, as the shadow of the idol stretched forth, Khaine's fury spewed from the dark as destroying spirits of night.
The inhabitants were massacred, the city torched. And Khaine was pleased.
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