In a universe full of cattle, be the predator. This week we’re celebrating the dark underbelly of these Drukhari cosplays.
The Drukhari are the dark cousins of the Aeldari, the Eldar. Driven by a lust for pain and self-gratification, they revel in the vices that Eldar culture shuns. They are motivated by ruthlessness and trickery, and this week we’re celebrating the best that Drukhari warrior culture has to offer.
Drukhari Cosplays with Permission by Rachael Huntington. Image by Astramori, featured cosplayers Stephanie Burton, Rachael Huntington, and Michael Broome
This isn’t our first foray into Drukhari cosplays- we’ve covered Drazhar and Lelith Hesperax before. Now, in this week’s article, we’re featuring a cosplayer who has gone above and beyond to bring Drukhari culture to life with cosplay. Today, we have a new cosplayer to show you.
Becoming Drukhari
Rachael Huntington’s Dark Eldar is a gorgeous piece of work. First off, I’m incredibly impressed with her eye makeup. The dark and broody bring a sharp contrast to the signature red hair of the Drukhari. Additionally, her paintwork is gorgeous as well – it’s like a Warhammer 40k miniature brought to life with the use of shading and highlighting. The entire effect is stunning and vivid. We’re excited to feature these Dark Eldar cosplays!
Drukhari Cosplays with Permission by Rachael Huntington. Featured cosplayers Stephanie Burton, Rachael Huntington, and Michael Broome
“I will never forget what I saw at Obsidian Station. The bones of five thousand brave men lay scattered about the winding corridors. Their blood was slick upon the walls and floors of the dormitories. Their innards were hung from control panels like grotesque decorations of some insane celebration. But not a single skull was to be found; taken as sick trophies by these despicable attackers.” Drukhari Cosplay with Permission by Rachael Huntington. Image by Astramori
“Why do we ride atop these elegant craft? The better to hear the screams of our prey as we ride them down, to savour the fear etched on their faces, to taste the tantalizing tang of their blood in the air as an appetizer before the feast. But most of all we ride them so that the slaughter may begin as soon as possible.” Drukhari Cosplay with Permission by Rachael Huntington. Image by Tom Roberts
“Eyes without life, maggot-ridden corpses, mountains of skulls. These are some of my favorite things.” Drukhari Cosplay with Permission by Rachael Huntington. Image by Louise Clutterbuck, featured cosplayers Rachael Huntington and Stephanie Burton
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“Every weapon your prey wields can be turned against them, given sufficient application of wit.” Drukhari Cosplay with Permission by Rachael Huntington. Image by Astramori
“My grounds. Where screams are flowers and pain their fragrance.” Drukhari Cosplay with Permission by Rachael Huntington. Image by Tom Roberts
~Join us next week for more Cosplay Coverage~
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Jennifer aka "Mayhem's Muse" is the Cosplay Editor for BoLS and manages Ad Sales and Communications. Her cosplay awards include the RTX Judge's Choice Award and Dragon's Lair Austin's Cosplay Symposium.
Jennifer has been a Cosplay Guest Judge at RTX, Tacticon and Genghis Con in Colorado. She regularly attends conventions to cover cosplay for BoLS. Her cosplay work has been featured in publications such as Girls Who Love Monsters, Geek Fuel, and Renaissance Magazine. Jennifer has modeled in the Her Universe Fashion Show, Precision Camera's yearly Precision Camera University, and has taught several workshops for photographers about partnering with cosplayers and creative muses/models.
Jennifer is a lifelong enthusiast of retro video games and loves Dungeons & Dragons, urban fantasy, tabletop games, VR technology, and historical archery. She has set National Records through USA Archery’s Traditional Division for Asiatic Bows and earned 4th Place in the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan in 2018 for Women’s Korean Archery. Jennifer is currently studying for her Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership.
