Power and domination are common themes. Dark Eldar are always seeking more power in their society which is highly competitive. So in fanfics, you often see characters vying for positions within their Kabals or cults.
Survival in a cut - throat environment is also a theme. In Commorragh, the dark eldar city, it's a dog - eat - dog world. Everyone is out for themselves. A story could be about a low - level dark eldar trying to survive the constant threats from stronger individuals, while also trying to climb the social ladder.
One common theme is their pursuit of power. They will do anything to gain more power, whether it's through raiding, making deals with dark forces, or enslaving others.
One common theme is secrecy. Since the Dark Eldar are a cruel and often power - hungry society, love is seen as a weakness. So any romance has to be kept hidden. Another theme is the idea of finding a glimmer of humanity or softness in a harsh world. For example, two Dark Eldar who are usually engaged in cruel acts might find a different side to each other. Also, there's often a sense of danger involved, as if they are defying not just their society but also some kind of darker fate.
One common theme is the clash of cultures. The Dark Eldar have a very different and often brutal culture compared to humans. Writers often explore how this affects the relationship. Survival is also a theme. In a universe where the Dark Eldar are dangerous, a human in a relationship with one has to constantly worry about survival. And then there's the theme of secrecy. Keeping the relationship a secret from both human and Dark Eldar societies can add a lot of drama to the story.
One common theme is cultural exchange. Since humans and eldar have very different cultures, it's often explored how they learn from each other in these fanfics. For example, in many stories, humans might be introduced to eldar art forms or spiritual beliefs, and vice versa.
One common theme is power struggle. Female Dark Eldar often have to fight for their place in the male - dominated Dark Eldar society. For example, in many fanfictions, they try to gain more influence within their Kabals.
One main theme is their cruel and sadistic culture. The Dark Eldar enjoy inflicting pain and suffering, which is often a central aspect in the novels.
One common theme is the clash of different powers. The Vampire Counts have their undead and necromantic powers, while the Dark Eldar are known for their sadistic and high - tech ways. So, a story might focus on how these two very different power sets interact in battle or in a political intrigue within the Warhammer world.
One main theme is cruelty. The Dark Eldar are known for their extreme cruelty, like torturing and killing for pleasure. Another theme is the pursuit of power. They often seek power through collecting souls or by outsmarting their enemies in their devious plans.
The exploration of the Warhammer 40K universe is also a theme. Through the eyes of the Dark Eldar, we get to see different planets, races, and the overall chaos of the universe. They interact with other races in various ways, sometimes as predators, sometimes as reluctant allies, which all adds to the rich tapestry of the Warhammer 40K lore presented in these novels.