It looks like Drukhai has been on deck for years, as an unreleased 40k sprue was spotted that could be Dark Eldar’s Lady Malys.
A suspicious Drukhari sprue just popped up on Reddit, and it’s raising a lot of eyebrows—for good reason. Tucked into a random lot of models, this mystery kit has a heart-shaped pendant, massive hair, and all the theatrical flair you’d expect from Lady Malys herself. The kicker? It’s stamped 2023, lining up with long-standing rumors of a delayed release back when Arks of Omen was making noise.
If this isn’t her, it’s doing a really good impression. With the Poisoned Tongue back on players’ minds, could this be the start of a long-overdue comeback for one of 40k’s most stylish schemers? Let’s break it down.
Is That Lady Malys on a Sprue?
Let’s talk about the very real possibility (but remember, these are all rumors until GW confirms them) that someone just stumbled upon a plastic sneak peek of the future by accident (they bought a lot of sprues from a car boot sale, and this was inside). A Reddit user reportedly received an unreleased Drukhari model in a random lot of Warhammer kits, and things escalated quickly from “That looks cool” to “Wait… is that her?”
Clues in the Plastic
Now, for folks who’ve been holding their breath for Lady Malys, Archon of the Poisoned Tongue, this might just be the first breadcrumb we’ve had in over a decade. The model in question isn’t officially confirmed, but it checks a lot of boxes.
That pendant? Shaped like a heart—possibly the heart she replaced with the one from Cegorach, according to old lore. Hair? Large and dramatic. Weaponry? Fan of blades. The whole silhouette whispers “Malys” loud enough to raise eyebrows across a few hobby discords.
But for those of you with a thing for the foil, this wooden desk looks like every other wooden desk in a new Warhammer leak. That is a bit suspicious in itself…
That Copyright Date Tells a Story
What’s especially spicy about this is the copyright stamp on the sprue—2023. That alone lines up with rumblings from the Arks of Omen cycle when there were whispers of a delayed Drukhari release (it even has the same tactical rock style GW was fond of at the time).
Now, Drukhari aren’t on the current roadmap for a codex anytime soon, so we’re likely still months away from anything official. But this sort of early sighting tends to mean the wheels are turning.
This Isn’t the First Time Something Slipped Through
Games Workshop has been known to accidentally ship unreleased kits before. That Death Guard character who showed up months early in someone’s order? Same deal. So, this might not be some elaborate prank or fan sculpt—it could genuinely be a product that slipped through the cracks early. And if it is Lady Malys, that’s a huge deal for Drukhari fans who’ve been stuck with the same handful of HQs for, well… way too long.
More Than Just a Name in the Lore
Let’s not forget—Malys isn’t just some side character. She’s Vect’s main rival. Her name was dropped in the Hand of the Archon kill team set, which wasn’t just some fluff filler. Games Workshop doesn’t name-drop characters unless there’s a plan. They might not always follow through right away, but the intention is usually there.
A Glimmer of Hope for Vect Fans?
This brings up a fun “what if” scenario: if Malys is finally getting plastic treatment, could we eventually see Vect make a comeback? It’s the dream that’s been teased since he peaced out of the tabletop line. No one’s putting money on it just yet—but stranger things have happened.
What You Can Do Now
So now we have a glimpse at what might be the Drukhari’s long-awaited return, what should you do in the meantime? Keep an eye on second-hand sites, especially if you’re hunting sprues for conversions. Strange models show up in the wild more often than you’d think. And if you’re running a Poisoned Tongue Kabal, maybe leave a space open in your case—you might be adding an Archon with a flair for the dramatic sooner than expected.
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Do you think this is Lady Malys or just an unreleased sprue for something else from Arks of Omen?
