I've decided to re-introduce my lore compendium here. I'll be posting it preemptively as I do check every single link and add information. This will be for those new to Warhammer and would like some lore to help learn more about the setting. I'm updating this as an all nighter project, so if you don't see much right now. Its because I am in the process of updating.
Warhammer Fantasy Lore
Warhammer World Maps
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:- http://sdtaylor.files.wordpress.com/..._world_map.jpg
- http://images.wikia.com/warhammeronl...Map_Render.jpg
- http://www.incunabulum.co.uk/WorldMap.jpg
- http://images.wikia.com/warhammerfan..._warhammer.jpg
- http://images.wikia.com/warhammeronl...Map_Render.jpg
- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._world_map.jpg
- http://incunabulum.co.uk/OldWorldColourMap.JPG
- http://www.variantbank.org/results/r...warhammer1.gif
- http://www.goblin-online.net/images/citadel_map.jpg
- http://www.darkinn.w3.pl/files/wfrp/mapy/oldwor4.jpg
- http://mordheim.thrasherkitch.com/wa.../warhammer.jpg
Greenskin Lore
Greenskin gods:
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Overview of the Greenskins:
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Greenskin Warlords:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Grumlok and Gazbag:
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Grumlok
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Gazbag
Grimgor Ironhide
- http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/top...imgor_Ironhide
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimgor_Ironhide
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wik...imgor_Ironhide
- http://villains.wikia.com/wiki/Grimgor_Ironhide
Borgut Facebeater
- http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclop...gut-Facebeater
Night Goblins:
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Chaos Lore:
Norscan Timeline:
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Chaos gods:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Tzeentch, Lord of Change:
- http://www.freewebs.com/kalevalahamm...linenorsca.htm
- http://war.allakhazam.com/wiki/Tzeentch_%28WAR_Lore%29
- http://www.gamereplays.org/dawnofwar...eview-tzeentch
- http://snafzg.mmofansites.com/posts/...-gods-tzeentch
Khorne, Lord of Skulls:
http://snafzg.mmofansites.com/posts/...ur-gods-khorne
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Khorne
http://warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Khorne
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_%...mmer%29#Khorne
Slaanesh, Lord of Pleasure:
http://war.allakhazam.com/wiki/slaanesh_%28war_lore%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_%...er%29#Slaanesh
http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Slaanesh
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Slaanesh
http://snafzg.mmofansites.com/posts/...-gods-slaanesh
Nurgle, Lord of Decay:
http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Nurgle
http://nurgle.muschamp.ca/whatIsNurgle.html
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Nurgle
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nurgle
Chaos Champions and Warlords:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Archaon, Lord of End Times:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Archaon
http://www.chaos-dwarfs.com/wiki/ind...?title=Archaon
http://villains.wikia.com/wiki/Archaon
Vardek Crom the Conqueror:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Vardek_Crom
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wik...os/Vardek_Crom
Bel'akor:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Be%27lakor
The Four Lieutenants of Archaon
Haargroth:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:A goat herder in one of the Norscan tribes, finds an ancient axe belonging to a Beastmen raider. Taking the axe, Haargroth kills its previous owner and begins a career of bloodshed and violence. Touched by Khorne, Haargroth grows in power to become a great Champion of Chaos and eventually challenges Archaon to single combat. Defeated, Haargroth joins Archaon and leads one of his armies. (UK WD 271)
Feytor:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:A young farm boy, watches his fellow villagers die of the plague. Mysteriously, he is spared the plague's effects, as is his family, once he pleads for aid from any source. Symptoms of the disease mark Feytor and his relatives, but they remain alive where others do not. Eventually, Feytor's family is driven out of the village and then slain by witch hunters. Feytor takes his revenge on the witch hunters and then wanders into Norsca, where he becomes a great Champion of Chaos. Touched by Nurgle, Feytor sees the sign of the twin-tailed comet and follows visions toward the mountains, where he joins Archaon's forces to lead one of his armies. (UK WD 272)
Styrkaar:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:The son of a Norscan chieftain, is visited by an unearthly voice from birth. Guided by this voice, Styrkaar learns how to influence other people and kills his own father for leadership of the tribe. Styrkaar leads the tribe to victory after victory in the name of Slaanesh, attracting the attention of Archaon. The two warlords meet and form an alliance on the spot, as Styrkaar pledges to lead one of Archaon's armies. (UK WD 273)
Melekh:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Son of a Norscan tribe's blacksmith, fathers a mutant child of his own. The child's name is Cyspeth, and he is hideously malformed, bearing the shape of a bird's head in place of his own. Melekh is charged by the tribe's shaman to learn the true name of a Greater Daemon of Tzeentch. After many trials, Melekh is successful and returns to his tribe only to face the shaman in battle. Cyspeth betrays the shaman and kills him, fulfilling an ancient prophecy as father and son unite. Archaon watches the battle and rides down to offer leadership of one of his armies to the duo. (UK WD 274)
Norscans, Beastmen and Chaos Lands:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Norscans:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norsca
http://www.inisfail.com/oldsage/whfb...army-list.html
http://www.freewebs.com/kalevalahammer/Norsca.pdf
http://www.scribd.com/doc/33447275/Clans-of-Norsca
Maps of Norsca:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/.../44/Norsca.jpg
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9811/norsca.jpg
http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...map-norsca.jpg
http://www.freewebs.com/kalevalahammer/Norsca_Own.jpg
Beastmen:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beastmen_(Warhammer)
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Beastmen
Dark Elf Lore (Druchii):
Dark Elf gods and Rulers:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Khaine, Elven God of Murder:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaela_Mensha_Khaine
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Khaine
http://snafzg.mmofansites.com/posts/...ur-gods-khaine
Malekith, The Witch King (Present Ruler):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malekith
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Malekith
http://war.mmodb.com/historylore/mal...orathi-355.php
http://www.warhammeralliance.com/for...ad.php?t=34695
Morathi, Mother of Malekith, Hag Queen of the Witch Elves:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morathi
http://war.mmodb.com/historylore/mal...orathi-355.php
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Morathi
Crone Hellebron, the Hag Queen:
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Crone_Hellebron
Malus Darkblade, Scion of Hag Graef:
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Malus_Darkblade
Rakarth, Beastlord of Krondar Kar:
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Beastlord_Rakarth
Kouran, Captain of the Black Guard: Kouran is a cunning commander, one of the greatest military minds the Druchii have. Uncluttered by compassions, mercy, or ego, he does not care at what cost his victories come and is known to take great risks, once having sacrificed a whole army to lure an enemy force into the trap he devised. Nevertheless, to this day, he has always come out victorious in the end. Wielding a Blade of Ensorcelled Iron, a blade of pure iron tempered to the sound of arcane incarnations in ages past which guides his strikes with magical precision and wearing Armour of Meteoric Iron stamped with protective runes, he is a match for any foe he might encounter.
Tullaris of Har Ganeth:
- http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Tullaris
Shadowblade, Master of Assassins:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Although he is still very young (only 150 years old), Shadowblade already is a legend among Dark Elves. Dark Elf minstrels sing of his adventures and he makes frequent appearances in bedtime stories for Druchii children. The most famous tale is that of Shadowblade murdering the Captain of a High Elf Hawkship. He killed of the crew members one by one, over the course of several days. With their fear and desperation increasing every day, the crew attempted to detect the murderer in their midst and corner him, but they were not successful. In the end, only the captain was left alive to tell of the days and nights of horror. Shadowblade is a master of deception and is able to hide within cities and armies of every major nation on both Naggaroth and in the Old World. He very rarely takes part in great battles, and when he does, it is mostly to assassinate enemy leaders before the battle. Should he ever be discovered, a feat yet to be accomplished by any of his enemies, and be slain afterwards, the Heart of Woe, a large ruby beating like a living heart he carries with him wherever he goes, will shatter into thousands of shard, slaying those who killed him and cutting apart his own body so no trace of his identity remain.
Dark Elf Overview:
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Empire Lore
Imperial Religion:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Overview of all Imperial gods:
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Sigmar Heldenhammer:
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Ulric, God of Wolves, Winter and Battle:
http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Ulric
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Ulric
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Ulric
Morr, God of Death and the Dead:
http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Morr
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morr
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Morr
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Morr
Shallya, Goddess of Healing and Mercy:
http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Shallya
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Shallya
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Shallya
Myrmidia, Goddess of War:
http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Myrmidia
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Myrmidia
Ranald, God of Thieves and Tricksters:
http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Ranald
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Ranald
Verena, Goddess of Learning and Justice:
http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Verena
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Verena
Taal, God of Nature and Wild Places:
http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Taal
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Taal
Manann, God of the Seas:
http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Manann
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Manann
Imperial Emperors:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Karl Franz, Emperor and Elector Count of Reikland(Present):
-ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Franz
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Karl_Franz
http://www.thewarwiki.com/wiki/Emperor_Karl_Franz
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Karl_Franz
Magnus the Pious, Emperor(Past):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_...mer_Fantasy%29
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Magnus_the_Pious
http://www.thewarwiki.com/wiki/Emperor_Magnus_the_Pious
http://everquest.allakhazam.com/wiki...ry_and_Lore%29
There are other, less important Emperors who have come and gone, if you wish to read about each, be sure to look around on the wiki-pedia site and the links below.
Imperial Heroes:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Felix Jaeger:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Felix_Jaeger
Grand Theogonist Volkmar:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkmar_the_Grim
http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Volkmar_the_Grim
Ar-Ulric Emil Valgeir:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Ar_Ulric
Kurt Helborg, Captain of the Reiksguard Knights:
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Kurt_Helborg
Luthor Huss, Prophet of Sigmar:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luthor_Huss
Valten:
http://www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/Valten
The Supreme Patriach Balthasar Gelt:
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Balthasar_Gelt
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Balthasar_Gelt
Imperial Elector Counts:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Elector Count Boris Todbringer of Middenland:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Boris_Todbringer
http://www.statemaster.com/encyclope...ris-Todbringer
Elector Countess Emmanuelle von Liebewitz of Wissenland:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Emmanuelle_von_Liebwitz
Elector Count Vladimir von Raukov of Ostland:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Valmir_von_Raukov
Elector Count Aldebrand Ludenhof of Hochland:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Aldebrand_Ludenhof
Elector Count Marius Leitdorf of Averland (Deceased):
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Marius_Leitdorf
Elector Count Theoderic Gausser of Nordland:
http://nordland.wikispaces.com/Count...on+of+Nordland
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Theoderic_Gausser
Elector Count Graf Alberich Haupt-Anderssen of Stirland: [Need a link for him]
Elector Count Wolfram Hertwig of Ostermark:
Elector Count Helmut Feuerbach of Talabheim:
Elector Count, Emperor Karl Franz of Altdorf: See the Emperors section.
Imperial Provinces:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:The Grand County of Averland:
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Averland
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Averland
http://warhammerfb.wikia.com/wiki/Averland
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...y-of-averland/
Map of Averland:http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...verland_v2.jpg
The Grand Barony of Hochland:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...y-of-hochland/
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Hochland
http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Hochland
Map of Hochland: http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...ochland_v2.jpg
The Grand County of Stirland:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...y-of-stirland/
Map of Stirland:http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...tirland_v2.jpg
The Grand Duchy of Middenland:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...of-middenland/
Map of Middenland:http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...denland_v2.jpg
The Grand Barony of Nordland:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...y-of-nordland/
Map of Nordland: http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...ordland_v2.jpg
The League of Ostermark:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...-of-ostermark/
Map of Ostermark:http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...termark_v2.jpg
The Grand Principality of Ostland:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...ty-of-ostland/
Map of Ostland: http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...land_GW_v2.jpg
The Grand Principality of Reikland:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...y-of-reikland/
Map of Reikland:http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...eikland_v2.jpg
The Grand Duchy of Talabecland:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...f-talabecland/
Map of Talabecland: http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...becland_v2.jpg
The Grand County of Wissenland:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...of-wissenland/
Map of Wissenland: http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...senland_v2.jpg
Imperial City-States
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Altdorf:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...te-of-altdorf/
Map of Altdorf:http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...Altdorf_v2.jpg
Middenheim:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...of-middenheim/
Map of Middenheim:http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...denheim_v2.jpg
Nuln:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...state-of-nuln/
Map of Nuln:http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...ps/Nuln_v2.jpg
Talabheim:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...-of-talabheim/
Map of Talabheim:http://www.warhammer-empire.com/imga...labheim_v2.jpg
Former Imperial Provinces:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Drakwald:
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Drakwald
Solland:
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Solland
- http://www.warhammer-empire.com/thef...?topic=26245.0
Sudenland:
- http://www.warhammer-empire.com/wiki...itle=Sudenland
Westerland (Wasteland):
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasteland_%28Warhammer%29
Sylvania:
Map of Sylvania: http://www.warhammer-empire.com/libr...ylvania_v2.jpg
Imperial History, Knightly Orders and Mercenaries:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Overview:
http://www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/The-Empire
Templar Orders:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...emplar-orders/
Non-religious (secular) Orders:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...ecular-orders/
Allies and Mercenaries:
http://warhammer-empire.com/library/...cenary-orders/
Dwarf Lore
Dwarf History:
Timeline:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
Dwarf Ancestor gods and Kings:
Dwarf Kings:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:High King Thorgrim Grudgebearer(Present): http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Thorgrim_Grudgebearer
Same with the Phoenix Kings there have been several Dwarf High Kings which can be traced in the links below.
Ancestor gods:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Grungni, Ancestor God of the Forge and Miners:
http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Grungni
Valaya, Ancestor God of Runesmiths: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valaya
Grimnir, Ancestor God of Warriors and Slayers: http://www.warhammer.rs/archives/vie...94&target=wfrp
Dwarf Heroes:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Ungrim Ironfist, Slayer King of Karak Kadrin:
- http://www.bugmansbrewery.com/tutori...e-slayer-king/
- http://aion.zam.com/wiki/Ungrim_Ironfist_%28WAR_Lore%29
Gotrek Gurnisson:
http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Gotrek_Gurnisson
Josef Bugman:
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Josef_Bugman
- http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Josef_Bugman
Malakai Makaisson:
- http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Malakai_Makaisson
Rune Lord Kragg the Grim:
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Kragg_the_Grim
Engineer Guildmaster Burlok Damminson:
- http://www.thewarwiki.com/wiki/Burlok_Damminson
Dwarf Holds (Karaks):
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Map of all Dwarf holds in the Old World:
- http://www.darkinn.w3.pl/show.php?im...py/dwarfr1.gif
Dwarf History:
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High Elf Lore: (Asur)
Elf gods and High Elven Phoenix Kings:
High Elven Phoenix Kings(Past/Present):
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Finubar the Seafarer, Phoenix King of the High Elves(Present): http://war.gamewikis.org/wiki/Finubar_Seafarer
Aenarion, The first Phoenix King(Past): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aenarion
There are several other Phoenix Kings from the past, go look them up if you really care that much but it will take up too much room here. You can find the lore on the Kings in the wikipedia link under High Elf History.
Elf gods:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Overview all of Elven gods: http://www.ulthuan.net/concerning/religion.html
Asuryan, Lord of Elf Gods:
- http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Asuryan
Isha, Goddess of the Harvest:
- http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Isha
Kaela Mensha Khaine, God of Murder: (See Dark Elves)
Lileath, Goddess of Dreams and Fortune:
- http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Lileath
Mathlann, God of the Storms:Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Mathlann is the easy-to-anger Elven God of Storms and the Sea. Though he is often said to be merely an aspect of the Old World's Manann, he is worshipped by sufficient numbers of Sea Elves (Author's Note: In current Warhammer editions, Sea Elves no longer exist, but are part of the High Elven nation) to be considered an equal.
Mathlann is clad in sclae armour with a giant seashell crown atop his head and a trident in his hand.
His symbol is a stylised trident or a shell design.
Being the God of Storm and Sea, his temples lie on the coasts. The greatest of these temples is located in Lothern, the capital and greatest seaport of Ulthuan.
Moria-Heg, Goddess of Souls:Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Also known as the Crone, Morai-Heg is the Goddess of the Underworld, and keeper of all Elven souls. Thus, she may, under extraordinary circumstances, allow an Elven soul to enter the living world again after its original host has died. She foretells the future from runestones she keeps in a pouch, runestones that only she can read. It is also said she knows every mortal secret. She is probably the least popular goddess on Ulthuan, as the proud High Elves do not like to be reminded of their own mortality. Outside of Ulthuan (and possibly Naggaroth), she is almost entirely unknown, though some scholars and followers of Morr have heard of her.
Morai-Heg's symbols are a gnarled staff and a pouch.
Vaul, God of Smithing:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Vaul is the Elven god of smithing and metallurgy. His legend tells of a long-fought battle between him and Khorne, the so called "War in Heaven". According to Elven lore, Khaine had, at one point, imprisoned Isha and Kurnous in his dungeons. Vaul struck a bargain with him to forge a hundred swords in exchange for their freedom. When the time Khaine had set for the bargain was up, Vaul had only forged ninety-nine swords, adding to the pile an ordinary mortal blade. He was able to fool the Bloody Handed God long enough to free his captives, but he had incurred the wrath of Khaine.
To fight Khaine, Vaul forged the hundredth sword, a sword that surpassed all others. It was called Anaris ("Dawnlight" in the Elven language), and with it he set out to do battle. Although Vaul fought with courage and all his power, and caused grievous wounds to Khaine, the God of Murder eventually came out victorious in the end, chaining Vaul to his own anvil.
Many pictures and drawings show Vaul in this particular state, sealed to his working place forever. Only rarely is he still portrayed as a noble High Elf smithy with a hammer.
His symbols, however, stay the same: the hammer and anvil.
High Elf Heroes:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Tyrion, Defender of Ulthuan:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrion
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Tyrion
Teclis, High Loremaster of the White Tower:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teclis
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Teclis
Alarielle, Everqueen of Avelorn:
- http://war.allakhazam.com/wiki/Everqueen_%28WAR_Lore%29
Imrik, Dragon Prince of Caledor:
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Prince_Imrik
Eltharion the Grim, Warden of Tor Yvresse:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eltharion
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Eltharion
Alith Anar, the Shadow King:
- http://warhammeronline.wikia.com/wiki/Alith_Anar
- http://www.warhammeralliance.com/for...ad.php?t=55798
Caradryan, Captain of the Phoenix Guard:
- http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Caradryan
Korhil, Captain of the White Lions of Chrace:
- http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Korhil
Elven Kingdoms within Ulthuan:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
Woof Elf Lore
Wood Elf History:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
Wood Elf gods:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Kurnous, God of the Hunt (Wood Elves): For the Asrai, Kurnous is the God of Hunting in Athel Loren, and the main deity of their religion. For the Asur, he is called Kurnous the Hunter and seen as the ruler of the woods, animals and the untouched nature in general. Husband to Isha, he is father to all Elves. He is always accompanied by his divine tracking hounds, and whenever he blows his horn, the Wild Hunt will follow.
He is portrayed as a hybrid of Elf and stag, appearing in an Elven body with a stag's antlers, head and tail. However, he can also choose the form of any other animal living in the woods at will.
His symbol is similar to that of Taal, a stag's head with branching antlers.
Torothal, Goddess of Rain and Rivers:The Goddess of Rain and Rivers, Torothal is a Wood Elf deity that is almost entirely unknown outside of Athel Loren. Supposedly, she controls water on the mainland, being in control of when rain comes and when a drought hits, when a river is flooded and when it nearly dries out. Torothal is commonly depicted as young and beautiful (like almost all female Elven gods). Sometimes, the artist will add some fish scales to her body. Supposedly, Torothal can appear in the form of any river fish or even a rain cloud at will.
The rain cloud is also her symbol, along with the wave emblems.
Although she has no temples, there are a few holy rivers and lakes that are flooded throughout the year by never-ending rain.
Adamnan-Na-Brionha (Loec), God of Dance: For the Asur and the Asrai, Loec is the God of Laughing, Dancing and Music. He is also called the Laughing God, the Great Deceiver or the Great Juggler. It is him who protects Elven sould from being taken by Chaos, cheating the Chaos gods out of their price. He is most commonly depicted as a youngling dacning through nothingness, catching the souls and ghosts of the dead nearby. The Runious Powers are hunting him tirelessly, but they can never catch him. However, this joyous and protective side is only one half of Loec's personality. Unlike Liadriel, for instance, he has a darker side to him as well, for he is also the God of Shadows, of the Betrayers and the Dark Lust for Revenge.
His appearance reflects this two-sided nature: a mighty Elf with a slender, graceful left hand, but the muscles, shoulder and arm of a mighty warrior on his right. His expression is split as well: one side of his face fixed in a translacent bliss, the other in a burning fury. Loec's symbol is a flute in a clenched fist.
Wood Elf Heroes:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Oriel (King):
- http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Orion
Ariel (Queen):
- http://whfb.lexicanum.com/wiki/Ariel
Durthu and Adanhu (Tree-men): Durthu is one of the oldest Treemen of Athel Loren, able to remember a time when no Elf would have dared to enter the woods. Like many of his kind, he looks back onto these days with longing, remembering the peace when no other mortal being disrupted the balance of the trees and animals. However, the hate he has once felt for the younger races has now been replaced by mild irritation, bearing witness to the fact that, given enough time, even the most stubborn creatures can change.
Adanhu, on the other hand, is the oldest, mightiest and wisest of all treemen. His existence goes back for longer than he himself can remember, and far longer than that of the Wood Elves. He is frequently asked for advice by the Asrai, who rever him as a great source of knowledge.
Arahan and Naestra, the Sisters of Twilight: Although they are twins, and both of them can completely control the will of every beast found within the forests of Athel Loren, Arahan and Naestra could not be more different. The beasts obey Naestra out of love, while they follow Arahan's commands out of fear and respect. Should the forest call upon these strange twins, they ride forth from their home in the mountains. When they strike down their foes, one can witness the different character's of the sisters best: while Arahan gives in to savagery, delighting in the slaughter, Naestra feels her sorrow rise with every enemy she is forced to strike down, tears welling in her eyes.
Skaw the Falconer: In the highest slopes of the Grey Mountains, in the branches of an ancient pine tree, there dwells an Asrai who speaks with the birds. He is called Skaw the Falconer, although his abilites are not limited to falcons. He regularly talks to any kind of bird that dwells within Athel Loren, be it lowly falcon or mighty eagle, preferring their company to those of his own brethren.
Wood Elf Land:
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Skaven Lore:
Skaven Overview:
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The Horned Rat:
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Skaven Clans:Spoiler Alert, click show to read:Clan Moulder, Clan Pestilens, Clan Eshin, Clan Skryre
[WIP]
Lizardman Lore:
Overview:
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More to come later.
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