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Morathi

The first Hag Queen and mother of the Witch King.

Morathi holds a unique place in the history of the Warhammer Fantasy universe as the first recorded Hag Queen and a sorceress of Naggaroth. She was the second wife of Aenarion, the first Phoenix King, and the mother of Malekith, who would later become the Witch King and King of the Dark Elves. Her lineage connects her directly to the pivotal figures of the High Elves during the Great Catastrophe, a time when she served as the matriarch of what would eventually fracture into the Dark Elf nation.

Role
First Hag Queen / Sorceress
Affiliation
Dark Elves (Naggaroth)
Race
Elf
Status
Historical Figure during the Great Catastrophe

Lore & Background

Morathi is defined by her position in the lineage of Aenarion. As his second wife, she bore him a son, Malekith, who stands as the second son of Aenarion and the future ruler of the Dark Elves. During the Great Catastrophe, Morathi was present in Naggaroth, serving as its first Hag Queen and a powerful sorceress. Her role is intrinsically linked to the fall of the High Elves' unity; she raised Malekith, who would go on to challenge his brother Caledor the Dragontamer and Aenarion's legacy.

In Their Own Story

It records that she was the second wife of Aenarion and the mother of Malekith, who became the King of the Dark Elves. Her presence is felt through her son's actions, as Malekith is described as the Witch King and a central figure in the conflict against his kin. The text establishes her as the first Hag Queen, a title she held during the tumultuous times when Aenarion fought the first Great Chaos Incursion.

Reader's Guide

When researching Morathi within the constraints of this specific source, focus on her identity as the first Hag Queen and sorceress of Naggaroth. She is identified as the second wife of Aenarion and the mother of Malekith. Any analysis must be limited to her relationship with Aenarion, her son Malekith, and her title as the first Hag Queen of Naggaroth.

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