HQ |
High Avatar (Ardathair) or Great Harlequin
The High Avatar is the leader of the Masque. He takes the role of the Laughing God only when the whole masque is involved in the performance, while Avatars (Athair) from the individual Troupes play lesser deities and other mythological roles. You must have at least one High Avatar to lead an all Harlequin force. Additional HQ choices may be as the player wishes.
| Troop Type | Pts/model | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Save |
| Harlequin High Avatar | 55 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 10 | Holo |
EQUIPMENT: Agaith
OPTIONS: The Ardathair may choose up to 100 pts. worth of Wargear.
| Special Rules: Independent Character: Unless accompanied by a Chorus the Great Harlequin is an independent Character and follows all rules for characters given in the Warhammer 40,000 rules. Chorus: The Great Harlequin may be accompanied by an escort company called a Chorus, see the Chorus Squad entry for details. Note that the High Avatar and the Chorus count as a single HQ choice. |
Chorus
The Chorus is a veteran group of Harlequin designated to defend and protect the High Avatar of the Masque.
| Troop Type | Pts/model | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Save |
| Chorus | 14 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | Holo |
| Avatar (Athair) | +11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | Holo |
SQUAD: The Chorus consists of up to ten Harlequin Troupers. One of these may be upgraded to an Athair for +9 pts.
WEAPONS: Agaith, shuriken pistol and close combat weapon.
OPTIONS: Any member of the Chorus may purchase either a power weapon for +10 pts or a Brathu-angau (Harlequin’s kiss) for +15 pts. The entire squad may be equipped with refractor fields at a cost of +5 pts per model. The Athair may be given up to 50 pts of additional Wargear.
Shadow Seer (Athesdan)
A Harlequin Shadow Seer plays the role of fate and fortune in the great dance, and is said to know the doom of all his companions. Shadow Seers are powerful psykers and their Powers are every bit as great as their counterparts on the Craftworlds.
| Troop Type | Pts/model | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Save |
| Shadow Seer | 65 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 6+ Holo |
EQUIPMENT: Agaith
WARGEAR: An Athesdan (Shadow Seer) may choose up to 100 pts. worth of Wargear
| Special Rules: Independent Character: Unless accompanied by one or more Warlocks, the Shadow Seer is an independent Character and follows all rules for characters given in the Warhammer 40,000 rules. Warlocks: A Shadow Seer may be accompanied by between 1 and 5 Warlocks. Note that a Shadow Seer and a retinue of Warlocks counts as 1 HQ choice. |
Shadow Seer Acolytes
Not all Harlequin psykers are Shadow Seers. The lower level psykers help provide pyrotecnics and special effects during the dance and during battle they provide valuable support and an offensive ability all their own.
| Troop Type | Pts/model | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Save |
| Shadow Seer Acolyte | 30 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 6+ Holo |
SQUAD: A Masque may include up to five Acolytes per Shadow Seer. These characters must either accompany the Shadow Seer as an escort or may be assigned to join a Troupe of Harlequin or Mimes. If assigned to troupes then no more than one Acolyte may join each unit.
EQUIPMENT: Agaith, shuriken pistol and witch blade.
OPTIONS: Any member of the retinue may purchase either a power weapon for +10 pts or a Brathu-angau (Harlequin’s kiss) for +15 pts. The entire squad may be equipped with refractor Fields at a cost of +5 pts per model. Any model may be equipped with a Criedann (mini-grenade launcher)for +10 pts.